Any canal company incorporated as provided in this chapter is authorized to allow water to be drawn from its canal for the purpose of propelling machinery, irrigating lands, furnishing water for drinking or fighting fire, or any other purpose that the board of directors may deem proper at any points along the line of the canal and charge for the use of the water.
History. Ga. L. 1893, p. 81, § 6; Civil Code 1895, § 1992; Civil Code 1910, § 2373; Code 1933, § 17-109.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 52 - Waters of the State, Ports, and Watercraft
§ 52-4-1. Filing of Petition for Incorporation; Contents of Petition; Filing Fee
§ 52-4-2. Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation
§ 52-4-3. Maintenance by Secretary of State of Files and Books Regarding Canal Companies
§ 52-4-4. Time of Commencement of Corporate Existence; Duration of Corporate Existence
§ 52-4-7. Location of Principal Office
§ 52-4-8. Powers and Duties of Companies Generally
§ 52-4-9. Right of Corporation to Increase or Decrease Capital Stock
§ 52-4-11. Furnishing of Canal Water by Canal Companies; Charges for Use of Water
§ 52-4-12. Toll Rates for Use of Canals
§ 52-4-13. Encroachment of Canals Upon Public Roads; Construction and Maintenance of Bridges
§ 52-4-14. Mortgage, Sale, or Lease of Canal, Other Properties, Corporate Rights, and Franchises