Proceedings to condemn existing waterworks shall not be instituted until after an election ordered by the city or town council upon thirty days' notice shall have determined, by a majority of the qualified electors of the city or town, the policy of the city or town in favor of municipal ownership of waterworks.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-244; 1952 Code Section 59-244; 1942 Code Sections 7280, 7306; 1932 Code Sections 7280, 7306; Civ. C. '22 Sections 4430, 4454; Civ. C. '12 Section 3015; Civ. C. '02 Section 2008; 1899 (23) 49; 1914 (28) 511; 1915 (29) 53; 1916 (29) 939, 941; 1920 (31) 767, 797; 1922 (32) 953.