New York Laws
Title 19 - Drainage
15-1901 - Purpose.


To provide for the drainage of agricultural land to the end that it
may be made more productive, and in order to benefit the public health,
safety and welfare, the department shall possess the powers and exercise
the duties hereinafter prescribed in respect to drainage.

Structure New York Laws

New York Laws

ENV - Environmental Conservation

Article 15 - Water Resources

Title 19 - Drainage

15-1901 - Purpose.

15-1903 - General Provisions and Definitions.

15-1905 - Drainage Improvement Districts.

15-1907 - Drainage Improvement Associations.

15-1909 - Entry Upon Lands, Structures and Waters; Condemnation.

15-1911 - Petition for Formation of District.

15-1913 - Proceedings on Petition.

15-1915 - Proceedings for Formation of District.

15-1917 - Surveys and Maps.

15-1919 - Drainage Enhancements.

15-1921 - Proceedings on Enhancements.

15-1923 - Plans and Estimates.

15-1925 - General Apportionment of Cost.

15-1927 - Proceedings on General Apportionment of Costs and Final Fixation of Boundaries.

15-1929 - Corrections and Revisions of Statements of Enhancements.

15-1931 - Procedure for Authorization of Construction.

15-1933 - Construction.

15-1935 - Contracts.

15-1937 - Operation and Maintenance.

15-1939 - Special Apportionment of Cost.

15-1941 - Major Repairs of Drainage Works.

15-1943 - Minor Repairs in Drainage Districts.

15-1945 - Minor Repairs in Existing Drainage Ditches.

15-1947 - Unlawful Interference With Drainage Works.

15-1949 - Removal of Beaver.

15-1951 - Financing of Improvements.

15-1953 - Drainage Improvement District Fund.

15-1955 - Proceedings for Assessment and Collection of Cost.

15-1957 - Drainage Fund.

15-1959 - Corrections and Revisions of Assessments, Determinations of Drainage Enhancements and Apportionment of Costs.

15-1961 - Drainage District With Federal Aid.

15-1963 - Formation of District With Federal Aid.

15-1965 - Construction Project.

15-1967 - Changes in Project.

15-1969 - Continuation of District.

15-1971 - Transfer of Property and Discontinuance of District.

15-1973 - Drainage Section Association; Definitions.

15-1975 - Drainage Section Association; Creation.

15-1977 - Articles of Association; Recording and Filing.

15-1979 - First Annual Meeting; Members; Officers; By-Laws.

15-1981 - Powers of Association; Limitations; Voluntary Dissolution.

15-1983 - Drainage of Agricultural Lands; Procedure.