IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
CHAPTER 31
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS
42-3102. Policy of state. It is hereby recognized by the legislature that the protection of life and property from floods is of great importance to this state. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the state to provide for the prevention of flood damage in a manner consistent with the conservation and wise development of our water resources and thereby to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.