If either of two adjoining landowners does not need a fence, the landowner needing the fence may build the entire fence and report the cost to the associate circuit judge who will authorize the recording of that amount to be recorded on each deed. If the other landowner who claimed not to need a fence places livestock against his side of the fence, the landowner who built the fence is to receive one-half the cost of the fence. A landowner may build a fence in excess of a lawful fence. A lawful fence is to consist of posts and wire or boards at least 4 feet high which is mutually agreed upon by adjoining landowners or decided upon by the associate circuit court. All posts are to be set firmly in the ground not more than 12 feet apart with wire or boards firmly attached and be able to restrain livestock.
Obsolete language is repealed by the bill.