§ 25–1001

A person who is assessed for a ditch or drain that does not pass through or under the person’s land may open a ditch or install drain tile through the intervening land to connect to the main ditch and keep the ditch or drain tile open at the person’s expense and control.

A person may not open a ditch or install drain tile under this section through the land of another person without the consent of the owner of the land.