Nebraska § 31-445 - Obstructing ditch, drain, or watercourse; penalty.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-445 — Obstructing ditch, drain, or watercourse; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-445. Obstructing ditch, drain, or watercourse; penalty.
It shall be unlawful to obstruct in any manner the flow of water in any ditch, drain or watercourse constructed, improved or used by such drainage district, or to injure or disturb in any manner any dike, levee, or other work constructed in whole or in part, or owned by any drainage district. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, and shall stand committed until the fine and costs are paid. He shall also be liable to the drainage district and to any person injured for all damages sustained by reason of such violation.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-445
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-445 cover?
Section 31-445 ("Obstructing ditch, drain, or watercourse; penalty.") 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 § 31-445?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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