Nebraska § 19-2426 - Irrigation or drainage ditch, canal, or lateral; wall, enclose, or cover; procedure.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 19-2426 — Irrigation or drainage ditch, canal, or lateral; wall, enclose, or cover; procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2426. Irrigation or drainage ditch, canal, or lateral; wall, enclose, or cover; procedure.
Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or village may wall, enclose, or cover in a manner that will not restrict or impair the intended purpose, function, or operation of a segment of any irrigation or drainage ditch, canal, or lateral, whether on public or private property, which lies within the corporate limits of such city or village, and for this purpose may acquire and hold land or an interest in land. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the taking of property without payment of compensation when required by law. Such city or village may undertake and finance a project authorized by this section either independently or jointly with any person owning or operating such irrigation ditch, canal, or lateral. If such project is undertaken independently, the owner or operator of such irrigation ditch, canal, or lateral shall approve the design of the project prior to any construction.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 19-2426
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 19-2426 cover?
Section 19-2426 ("Irrigation or drainage ditch, canal, or lateral; wall, enclose, or cover; procedure.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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