48-3447. Operation and maintenance of water
delivery works by district; right of eminent domain
A. Each landowner within the district shall immediately after the organization
thereof place the ditch, pipe line or conduit and other facilities connected therewith
through which irrigation water is delivered to his land, in fair condition. If no such
ditch, pipe line or conduit exists he shall construct one at his own expense, together
with the usual appurtenances thereto. Thereafter all ditches, pipe lines, conduits and
other facilities shall be operated and maintained by the district.
B. If any landowner neglects or refuses to comply with this section, the delivery
of water to his land may be refused until he complies, or the district may proceed to
construct or repair the ditch, pipe line, conduit and other facilities, and the amount so
expended by the district for the benefit of any landowner shall be assessed against the
landowner and collected in addition to the charges for delivery of water.
C. The district may condemn rights of way for the purposes of this chapter as
provided by the laws of the state relating to eminent domain.
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