Nebraska § 31-142 - Drainage ditch; transfer; powers of drainage district.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-142 — Drainage ditch; transfer; powers of drainage district., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-142. Drainage ditch; transfer; powers of drainage district.
Upon the inclusion of any drainage ditch constructed under the provisions of sections 31-101 to 31-134, or of any drainage district which shall have been dissolved, which benefits an area in part within or adjacent to the boundaries of a drainage district organized under the provisions of Chapter 31, article 3 or 4, the board of directors of the district to which such transfer shall have been made shall operate and maintain the ditch so transferred in the same manner as the ditches originally constructed by such district and shall have the power to levy taxes upon the lands benefited thereby in the same manner as in the case of the ditch or ditches constructed by such district.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-142
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-142 cover?
Section 31-142 ("Drainage ditch; transfer; powers of drainage district.") 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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