Sec. 21. In entering an order concerning the removal of an obstruction under this chapter, a drainage board may:
(1) provide for the costs of the removal work to be paid directly by one (1) or more of the persons subject to the order; or
(2) authorize an advance on the general drain improvement fund established in the county under IC 36-9-27-73 for the payment of the costs of the removal work and provide for the amount advanced to be reimbursed by one (1) or more of the persons subject to the order.
As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Transportation and Public Works
Chapter 27.4. Removal of Obstructions in Mutual Drains and Natural Surface Watercourses
36-9-27.4-2. "Drainage Board" Defined
36-9-27.4-3. "Natural Surface Watercourse" Defined
36-9-27.4-4. "Obstruction" Defined
36-9-27.4-7. "Respondent" Defined
36-9-27.4-9. Petition for Removal of Obstruction
36-9-27.4-10. Required Contents of Petition
36-9-27.4-13. Postponement and Rescheduling of Hearing
36-9-27.4-14. Findings of Board
36-9-27.4-15. Drainage Board Determining Whether Obstruction Created Intentionally
36-9-27.4-16. Duty of Board Upon Finding of Intentional Obstruction
36-9-27.4-17. Duty of Board Upon Finding of Unintentional Obstruction
36-9-27.4-18. Additional Duties of Board; Natural Surface Watercourses
36-9-27.4-19. Additional Duties of Board; Drains
36-9-27.4-20. Landowners Jointly and Severally Responsible for Costs of Obstruction Removal