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KS Stat § 42-388a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388a Powers of districts organized under 42-357 et seq.

42-388a. Powers of districts organized under 42-357 et seq. An irrigation district organized and existing under K.S.A. 42-357, 42-358, 42-359, 42-363, 42-364, 42-365, 42-366, 42-367, 42-368 and 42-369 to 42-388, inclusive, of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and any amendments thereto, and to which sections this act is supplemental, may borrow money and issue bonds therefor for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating dams, reservoirs, sluices, ditches and canals, to divert, convey, store and deliver water to be used by any persons for the purpose of irrigating land in such district. Any such district is authorized to construct, maintain and operate such works for the purpose of conveying, storing and delivering water, the works to be either upon or away from a running stream of water, or both, but subject to the prior rights of all persons to the use of the water and rights of all persons to the land.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 1; March 22.
KS Stat § 42-388b (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388b Irrigation districts organized under 42-357 et seq.; borrowing; bonds.

42-388b. Irrigation districts organized under 42-357 et seq.; borrowing; bonds. For the purpose of constructing such works the district shall have the power to borrow money and issue bonds therefor, which shall be tax-exempt. Such bonds may be self-liquidating out of the revenue to be derived by the district for its services and facilities, or may be paid by means of taxes, or by both such revenue and taxes, and shall be issued to mature in installments of approximately equal amounts each year, and shall bear interest at not more than the maximum rate of interest prescribed by K.S.A. 10-1009, payable semi-annually. Except as otherwise herein provided, the statutes mentioned in K.S.A. 42-388a shall apply to such bonds.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 2; L. 1970, ch. 64, § 74; March 21.
KS Stat § 42-388c (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388c Same; sale of bonds.

42-388c. Same; sale of bonds. When such bonds shall have been duly signed and countersigned, and registered, the same shall be deposited with the treasurer of such district, and by the board of commissioners of the district negotiated and sold for not less than par value; and the proceeds arising from the sale of said bonds shall be deposited with the treasurer of such district and shall be devoted to the construction of the works for which said bonds shall be issued. The provisions of K.S.A. 42-370 shall not apply to the bonds issued under this act, or the receipts therefrom.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 3; March 22.
KS Stat § 42-388d (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388d Irrigation districts organized under 42-357 et seq.; accounts; audits; treasurer's bond; custodian of funds.

42-388d. Irrigation districts organized under 42-357 et seq.; accounts; audits; treasurer's bond; custodian of funds. Any district issuing bonds under the provisions of this act shall maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the receipts and disbursements pertaining to such bonds, the amount of revenue received by the district and the application of the same, and shall, at least once a year, cause such accounts to be properly audited by a competent auditor, and the report of such audit shall be open for inspection at all proper times to any taxpayer in the district, any user of water delivered by such district, any holder of such bonds, or any coupons appertaining thereto and any one acting on behalf of any of such persons.The treasurer of the district shall be the custodian of the funds of the district and shall give proper bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of such custodian. Such bond shall be fixed and approved by the board of commissioners of the district, and the treasurer shall keep proper accounts of its receipts and disbursements and of its funds on hand.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 4; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 80; May 12.
KS Stat § 42-388e (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388e Same; mortgage liens; pledge of revenue; depreciation fund; rates.

42-388e. Same; mortgage liens; pledge of revenue; depreciation fund; rates. A statutory mortgage lien shall exist upon the property owned by the district, including said works, to secure the payment of said bonds and interest thereupon. The revenue derived from the rates charged by the district for the services performed and facilities furnished by it shall be pledged to secure the payment of such bonds and interest thereon, less a proper amount which shall be set aside to pay the expenses of operation and maintenance of said district and its works, and to provide an adequate depreciation fund. Such rates shall be sufficient to provide for such purposes.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 5; March 22.
KS Stat § 42-388f (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388f Same; suits by bondholders; receivers; duties.

42-388f. Same; suits by bondholders; receivers; duties. Any holder or holders of 1/5 of the amount of such outstanding bonds, or any coupons of such 1/5, if there is a default in the payment thereof, by an appropriate suit in court, may enforce the statutory mortgage lien and compel the performance of the duties of the board of commissioners and any other officers of such district, and any court having jurisdiction of such a suit may appoint a receiver to administer the property, including the works owned by the district, with power to charge and collect rates for the services and facilities furnished by the district adequate for all such purposes.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 6; L. 1983, ch. 49, § 81; May 12.
KS Stat § 42-388g (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388g Same; eminent domain.

42-388g. Same; eminent domain. Such district shall have the right to condemn, for its uses, any land or other property, according to the procedure provided by K.S.A. 26-501 to 26-516, inclusive.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 7; L. 1963, ch. 234, § 77; Jan. 1, 1964.
KS Stat § 42-388h (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-388h Same; invalidity of part.

42-388h. Same; invalidity of part. If for any reason any part of this act shall be held void, such holding shall not invalidate any other portion of this act.History: L. 1933, ch. 205, § 8; March 22.
KS Stat § 42-389 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-389 Discrimination in rates unlawful; recovery of illegal payments; costs and attorney fees.

42-389. Discrimination in rates unlawful; recovery of illegal payments; costs and attorney fees. It shall not be lawful for any person, association or corporation owning or controlling or claiming to own or control, any ditch, canal or reservoir carrying or storing or designed for the carrying or storing of water taken from any natural stream, or other source of supply within this state, to be carried or stored and delivered for compensation, for irrigation, milling, sanitary or domestic purposes, to persons not interested in such ownership or control, to demand, bargain for, accept or receive from any person who may apply for water for any of the aforesaid purposes, any money or other valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise or agreement therefor, directly or indirectly, as royalty, bonus, or premium, prerequisite or condition precedent to the right or privilege of applying or bargaining for or procuring such water; but such water shall be carried or stored and delivered according to the right of the person entitled to the enjoyment thereof, upon the payment or tender of the charges fixed by the county commissioners of the proper county, as is or may be provided by law.Any and all moneys and every valuable thing or consideration of whatsoever kind which shall be so as aforesaid demanded, charged, bargained for, accepted, received or retained contrary to the provisions of this section, shall be deemed and held an additional and corrupt rate, charge or consideration for the water intended to be furnished and delivered therefor, or because thereof, and wholly extortionate and illegal, and when paid, or delivered, or surrendered, may be recovered back by the party or parties paying, delivering or surrendering the same, from the party to whom or for whose use the same shall have been paid, delivered, or surrendered, together with all costs of suit, including reasonable fees of attorneys of plaintiff, by proper action in any court having jurisdiction.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 1; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-389.
KS Stat § 42-390 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-390 Same; penalty for excessive charges.

42-390. Same; penalty for excessive charges. Every person, association or corporation owning or controlling, or claiming to own or control any ditch, canal or reservoir as is mentioned in K.S.A. 42-389 or any officer or agent of such association or corporation, who shall, after demand in writing made upon him for the supply or delivery of water for irrigation, manufacturing, milling or domestic purposes, to be delivered from the ditch, canal or reservoir owned, possessed, or controlled by him, and after tender of the lawful rates of compensation therefor in lawful money, demand, require, bargain for, accept or retain from the party making such application any money or other thing of value, or any promise or contract or any valuable consideration whatever, as such royalty, bonus, premium, prerequisite or condition precedent, as is by the provisions of the preceding section prohibited, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or imprisonment for a term of not less than three months nor more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 2; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-390.
KS Stat § 42-391 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-391 Refusal to furnish water upon tender of charges; penalty; rights of parties owning ditch or other works.

42-391. Refusal to furnish water upon tender of charges; penalty; rights of parties owning ditch or other works. Every person, association or corporation owning or controlling, or claiming to own or control any ditch, canal or reservoir such as is mentioned in K.S.A. 42-389, any officer or agent of such association or corporation, who shall, after demand in writing made upon him for the carriage or delivery of water for irrigation, milling, sanitary or domestic purposes to be carried in or delivered from the ditch, canal or reservoir owned, possessed or controlled by him, and after tender of the lawful rate of compensation therefor in lawful money, refuse to furnish and deliver from such ditch, canal or reservoir any water so applied for, or carry therein any water the carriage whereof is so applied for, which water can or may be, by use of reasonable diligence in that behalf and within the carrying or storage capacity of such ditch, canal or reservoir, lawfully carried, furnished and delivered without infringement of prior rights, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or imprisonment for a term of not less than three months nor more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court: Provided, however, That when any person, association or corporation has heretofore constructed or shall hereafter construct any ditch, canal, conduit, reservoir or other works for the carrying or storage of waters in part for the irrigation of land belonging to such person or corporation, or for the enjoyment of such waters in part by such person or corporation for any other purpose whatsoever, and in part for the use of other persons or corporations, nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to require such person or corporation to yield up or deliver to others, or to suffer to be used by others, the water by him or it devoted to beneficial uses.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 3; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-391.
KS Stat § 42-392 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-392 Superintendent of ditch or works; service of process upon; certification of name to district court; vacancies.

42-392. Superintendent of ditch or works; service of process upon; certification of name to district court; vacancies. The proprietors of every ditch, conduit, reservoir or other works for the diversion, carrying or storage of water for irrigation, now in existence, shall within thirty days after the approval of this act, and the proprietors of every such works hereafter formed shall, immediately upon the commencement of the construction of such works, cause to be chosen a superintendent of such ditch, conduit or other works, upon whom may be served processes in actions wherein may be brought in question the right of such ditch, conduit, reservoir or other works to the waters appropriated, carried or stored by means thereof, and all notices required by this act to be served upon the proprietors of such works in any proceedings for the adjudication of the rights and priorities to the use of water among the several appropriators, and all notices touching the administration of such works.They shall forthwith cause the name and address of such superintendent to be certified in writing to the clerk of the district court in and for each county in which such works or any part thereof shall be situated. In case of the death, resignation or removal of any such superintendent from his office, the proprietors of every such works shall forthwith choose some other person in his stead, and certify his name and address in like manner as herein above provided.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 4; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-392.
KS Stat § 42-393 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-393 Penalty for failure of superintendent to deliver water.

42-393. Penalty for failure of superintendent to deliver water. Any superintendent having charge of any ditch, canal, conduit or reservoir who shall willfully neglect or refuse to deliver water as in this act provided to any person entitled thereto, shall on conviction thereof be fined not less than ten dollars or more than one hundred dollars, or be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than one month, or punished by both such fine and imprisonment; and the proprietors of such works shall moreover be liable in damages to the person or persons deprived of the use of water to which he or they were entitled, as in this act provided.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 5; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-393.
KS Stat § 42-394 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-394 Waste of water; penalty.

42-394. Waste of water; penalty. That it shall be unlawful for any person entitled to the use of waters under this act for irrigation purposes, to use the same in excessive quantities or to suffer the same to run to waste. And if any person using the waters of any natural stream or other source of supply shall, by reason of his omission to maintain and keep the banks or other appurtenances of the works whereby the same are diverted, conveyed, or stored, in proper repair, or by other negligence knowingly suffers such waters to run to waste, or willfully and wastefully uses water in greater quantity than necessary for his purposes, such person shall be liable to a fine of not less than five dollars and not exceeding three hundred dollars, in the discretion of the court wherein conviction shall be had.And it shall be unlawful for any water bailiff, ditch rider, or superintendent, or other person in charge or control of the operation of head gates or water gates to laterals or ditches supplying water from any irrigating canal to consumers and users of water, to furnish water to any consumer or user whose laterals are not in proper repair to receive and distribute said water without waste, and any water bailiff, ditch rider, superintendent, or other person so in charge or control of the operation of head gates or water gates as aforesaid, who shall furnish water to any consumer or user whose laterals are not in proper repair to receive and distribute said water without waste, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each and every offense.And every water bailiff, ditch rider, superintendent, or other person under whose charge or control shall be the operation and management of the water gates or boxes supplying consumers with water, shall have the right to go over and upon the lands of water users for the purpose of determining whether their laterals, ditches, and conduits are clean and in repair and in proper condition to receive and distribute the water in an economic manner.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 6; L. 1917, ch. 219, § 1; May 26; R.S. 1923, 42-394.
KS Stat § 42-395 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-395 Unlawful acts affecting works; penalty.

42-395. Unlawful acts affecting works; penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, without the consent of the superintendent, ditch rider, or other authorized person in charge, to knowingly and willfully raise the head gate of any canal, ditch, conduit or reservoir for the diversion, conveyance, retention or storage of water for domestic, agricultural or other industrial uses whatsoever; or to knowingly and willfully raise the gate of outlet or sublateral whereby said person is himself supplied with water; or to knowingly or willfully close or lower the gate whereby any other person or persons shall be supplied with water from any ditch, canal, conduit, reservoir, lateral, or sublateral; or to by any way or means whatsoever willfully and knowingly prevent any other person or persons from receiving the supply of water to which he or they may be entitled; or to willfully and maliciously cut or break down the head gate of any such ditch, conduit, or reservoir, or the gate of any feeder or lateral thereof; or to willfully cut, excavate, throw down or open the embankment, side or other part of any such work, being the property of another, or in which any other person or persons may be joint owners with the person so offending, or which may be in the possession of any other person or persons, with intent maliciously to injure any person, association, or corporation, or for his, her or their own gain, or with intent to take or cause to run or pour out of such ditch, canal, conduit or lateral, flume feeder or reservoir any water for his or their own use, profit, benefit, or advantage, or for the use, profit, benefit or advantage of any other person or persons not entitled thereto, and to the injury of any other person or persons, association or corporation entitled to the use of such water, or to the injury of the proprietors of such ditch, conduit, reservoir, flume feeder, or lateral, or other person interested therein; or to break or injure or carry away any part or all of any bridge or viaduct, or to oppose or interfere with any officer or ditch rider in the discharge of his duties, or to in any way willfully obstruct the discharge of any such duties—he, she or they so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars nor more than three hundred dollars, and may be imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed ninety days.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 7; L. 1905, ch. 277, § 1; Feb. 28; R.S. 1923, 42-395.
KS Stat § 42-396 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-396 Unlawful acts affecting works; penalty for second offense.

42-396. Unlawful acts affecting works; penalty for second offense. Any person so offending, after conviction thereof once had, shall be punished by fine in not less than $20 and not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment in the custody of the secretary of corrections for not exceeding one year, in the discretion of the court wherein such conviction shall be had.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 8; R.S. 1923, 42-396; L. 1990, ch. 309, § 30; May 24.
KS Stat § 42-397 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-397 Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence.

42-397. Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less, water to the carriage, use or enjoyment whereof any person or corporation was entitled for any purpose, was diverted or flowed without consent of such person or corporation into the works of any other carrier, or to the field, meadow, mill, manufactory or other works, or the habitation or premises, of any person or corporation not entitled thereto, this shall be deemed and taken as prima facie evidence that any improper diversion thereof afterwards during the same calendar year was caused or procured by the carrier into whose works or the person to whose field, meadow, mill, manufactory, works, habitation or premises such waters were so improperly diverted or flowed.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 9; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-397.
KS Stat § 42-398 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 42 - Irrigation|Article 3 - Irrigation And Irrigation Districts|42-398 Entry upon premises by officers.

42-398. Entry upon premises by officers. Any water bailiff, the county commissioners, road overseers and city officers, within their respective counties, districts, cities and towns, upon complaint of any person concerning any artesian well, that the person controlling the same is wont to suffer the waters thereof to unnecessarily run to waste therefrom, or has in any respect violated this act, may at any reasonable hour of the day or night enter upon any premises where such well is situated, for inspecting the same, and for ascertaining whether there is sufficient cause for such complaint, and in order to institute or cause to be instituted criminal prosecutions for any violation of this act. And every person sinking or boring for an artesian well upon his own land, or suffering others so to do, shall be deemed in law to expressly license such entry of the officers aforenamed, or any of them, for the purpose of such inspection and examination.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 10; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-398.