Mississippi Code Title 51. Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control § 51-33-35

The drainage commissioners of all drainage districts of this state are hereby authorized, for the purpose of irrigation of farm lands as set out in Section 51-33-33, to contract with the users thereof for the funds with which to provide the water and maintain the ditches for irrigation purposes authorized by Sections 51-33-33 and 51-33-35. However, no contract shall be made whereby the drainage of the lands composing the drainage district, the canals or ditches of which are used for irrigation purposes as herein authorized, shall be destroyed or impaired, it being the purpose and intent of said sections to authorize the use of said canals and ditches for irrigation purposes only in such manner as will not destroy or impair the original and primary purpose of the district to afford drainage to the lands within the district.