(2) If within 30 days after the last publication of such ordinance written remonstrances against the proposed construction are filed in the office of the authority by a majority of the owners of the land in the area directly benefited, no further proceedings shall be had in connection with the proposed construction. However, a modified proposal may be initiated within six months thereafter.
(3) If such remonstrances are not filed by a majority of the owners of the land in the area directly benefited, the board may proceed with the construction of the installation in accordance with the ordinance. [1955 c.614 §35; 1973 c.399 §3]