Nebraska § 31-140 - Drainage ditch; transfer; hearing; notice.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-140 — Drainage ditch; transfer; hearing; notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-140. Drainage ditch; transfer; hearing; notice.
Upon the filing of such petition it shall be the duty of the county board to set a day for hearing thereon, not more than fifty days from the date of such filing and to give notice by publication thereof for one week in some newspaper of general circulation in the county and the county clerk shall mail a copy of such notice to each of the landowners benefited by such ditch, as shown by the records of the office of the county treasurer, not less than ten days before such hearing.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-140
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-140 cover?
Section 31-140 ("Drainage ditch; transfer; hearing; notice.") 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 § 31-140?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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