Nebraska § 46-525 - Hearing; decree; district established.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 46-525 — Hearing; decree; district established., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-525. Hearing; decree; district established.
Upon the hearing, if it shall appear that a petition for the organization of a reclamation district has been signed and presented, as provided in section 46-516, in conformity with the Reclamation Act, and that the allegations of the petition are true, and that no protesting petition has been filed, or if filed has been dismissed as provided in section 46-521, the Chief Water Officer shall, by order duly entered of record, adjudicate all questions of jurisdiction, declare the district organized, and give it a corporate name, by which it shall thereafter be known in all proceedings. Thereupon the district shall be a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska and a body corporate with all the powers of a public or municipal corporation.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 46-525
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 46-525 cover?
Section 46-525 ("Hearing; decree; district established.") 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 § 46-525?
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