Nebraska § 31-903 - Drainage assistance; petition by landowners; contents; county board; investigation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-903 — Drainage assistance; petition by landowners; contents; county board; investigation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-903. Drainage assistance; petition by landowners; contents; county board; investigation.
At such time as a petition by one or more owners of any lots or lands within the county is filed with the county board of any county stating: (1) That there are areas within said county which are not within the boundaries of any drainage district organized under Chapter 31, article 3 or 4, or any sanitary drainage district organized under Chapter 31, article 5 or 7, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended; (2) that said lands are subject to overflow or lack of adequate drainage; (3) that public health, convenience and welfare would be served by the assistance in the control and maintenance of drainage in said areas by the county board; and (4) that the county board should assist and regulate the drainage in said areas under the provisions of sections 31-901 to 31-933, the county board shall investigate the facts set out therein and make determination thereon within thirty days from date of filing.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-903
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-903 cover?
Section 31-903 ("Drainage assistance; petition by landowners; contents; county board; investigation.") 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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