48-2980. Powers of district vested with power
of drainage


If the district has been vested with the necessary authority, the board of directors
may:


1. Construct ditches, conduits, drains, sluices, water gates, pumps, pumping
plants, electric transmission lines, cement linings for canals to prevent seepage of
irrigation or other water, and all other works and appliances necessary or proper for the
drainage of the lands of the district.


2. Obtain by purchase, condemnation, donation or otherwise, the necessary lands and
rights of way for such drainage works or appliances.


3. Purchase or acquire by condemnation or otherwise, drainage works and appliances
already constructed, in any manner and subject to the restrictions provided by this
chapter with respect to irrigation works and appliances.