The Department shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands, waters, premises and property as a result of activities pursuant to the preceding section. In the event of disagreement as to the amount of the damage, either the person damaged or the Department may file a petition with the district court for the appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages and proceed to have the same determined as in condemnation proceedings.
Laws 1968, c. 415, § 703, operative July 1, 1968.