42-353. Lands saturated with seepage waters.

42-353

Chapter 42.--IRRIGATION
Article 3.--IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

      42-353.   Lands saturated with seepage waters.The proprietor of any lands which have become saturated by seepagewaters flowing out of any ditch, canal, reservoir or conduit shall beentitled to cut and open drains or trenches, or lay pipes or conduits fordraining such lands and withdrawing the water therefrom, and conveying thesame into any natural stream, arroyo, or watercourse, or may at hiselection convey such waters to other lands or places whatsoever, and applythe same to domestic, agricultural, manufacturing or other purposes in hispleasure.

      History:   L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 5, § 1; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-353.