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North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-07-16. Irrigation district shall provide for proper drainage of lands--Payment

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Any irrigation district organized under the provisions of this title shall provide for the proper drainage of any and all lands embraced within its limits which are, or have been, subirrigated by reason of the lawful use of water from its canal by the owner or lessee of the lands subirrigated, or from any cause which is not the fault, or which does not have the consent, of such owner or lessee. For such purpose, such district shall have all the authority granted in this title to:

1. Levy special assessments or otherwise provide funds necessary properly to drain such lands;

2. Enter upon lands for the purpose of making surveys;

3. Subject to chapter 32-15, exercise the right of eminent domain;

4. Contract for the construction of necessary drains; and

5. Extend such drains outside of the limits of such district for the purpose of conducting the drainage water to other lands upon which the same may be used lawfully or to return the same to some natural watercourse.

The powers granted by this section shall include the power to enter into a contract with the United States to carry out and effectuate all proper drainage of the district, or any part thereof, and any such contract shall be treated to all intents and purposes as if made under section 61-07-14.

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