(a) If, after a hearing held under this chapter, the drainage board finds that:(1) the obstruction of a drain or a natural surface watercourse that is alleged in the petition exists; and(2) the removal of the obstruction will:(A) promote better drainage of the petitioner's land; and(B) not cause unreasonable damage to the land of the respondents;the drainage board shall find for the petitioner.(b) If, after a hearing held under this chapter, the drainage board is unable to make the findings described in subsection (a), the drainage board shall deny the petition.As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.
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