All drainage districts incorporated under the laws of this state have, in addition to all rights and powers granted by statute prior to March 22, 1921, the right and power under the laws of this state to cross lands outside the boundaries of said drainage district with any part of the system of drainage works including the drainage ditch or canal thereof.
Source: L. 21: p. 284, § 1. C.L. § 2177. CSA: C. 57, § 78. CRS 53: § 47-5-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-5-5.