48-2980. Powers of district vested with power of drainage
If the district has been vested with the necessary authority, the board of directors may:
1. Construct ditches, conduits, drains, sluices, water gates, pumps, pumping plants, electric transmission lines, cement linings for canals to prevent seepage of irrigation or other water, and all other works and appliances necessary or proper for the drainage of the lands of the district.
2. Obtain by purchase, condemnation, donation or otherwise, the necessary lands and rights of way for such drainage works or appliances.
3. Purchase or acquire by condemnation or otherwise, drainage works and appliances already constructed, in any manner and subject to the restrictions provided by this chapter with respect to irrigation works and appliances.