17-625. Irrigation corporations; operations authorized. Corporations may be organized for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating dams, reservoirs, sluices, ditches and canals, to divert, convey, store and deliver water to be used by such corporations, or by any other persons, for the purpose of irrigating land. Any such corporation is authorized to construct, maintain and operate a dam or reservoir with sluices, canals and ditches for the purpose of conveying, storing and delivering water, either upon or away from a running stream of water, or both, but subject to the prior rights of all persons to the use of the water and to the rights of all persons to land.
History: L. 1933, ch. 155, ยง 1; March 22.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 6 - Powers And Duties Of Corporations
17-618 Eminent domain, exercise by sundry corporations and partnerships.
17-619 Powers of sundry companies.
17-623 Sewerage corporations; powers in cities.
17-624 Same; contracts with cities.
17-625 Irrigation corporations; operations authorized.
17-628 Same; rates and terms for services; appeal; hearing.
17-629 Power of corporations to hold stock in and aid similar corporations.