Nebraska § 31-356 - Sections, how construed; limitation on granted powers.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-356 — Sections, how construed; limitation on granted powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-356. Sections, how construed; limitation on granted powers.
None of the provisions of sections 31-301 to 31-369 shall be construed as repealing or in anywise modifying the provisions of any other law relating to the subject of draining, reclaiming or protecting swamp, overflowed or submerged lands. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize any person or persons to divert the waters of any river, creek, stream, canal or ditch from its channel to the detriment of any person or persons having any interest in such river, creek, stream, canal or ditch, or the waters therein, unless previous compensation be ascertained and paid therefor, under the laws of this state authorizing the taking of private property for public use.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-356
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-356 cover?
Section 31-356 ("Sections, how construed; limitation on granted powers.") 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.
How do I cite Nebraska § 31-356?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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