Penalty for obstructing ditch, drain or stream; damages

24-206. Penalty for obstructing ditch, drain or stream; damages. If any person shall maliciously or willfully fill up or obstruct any ditch, drain, or watercourse, he shall forfeit and pay to the county in which said ditch, drain or watercourse is located the sum of ten dollars ($10), to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county, and shall moreover be liable for all damages that may accrue to any person or persons by such an act or acts. History: L. 1879, ch. 100, § 6; R.S. 1923, 24-206; L. 1973, ch. 134, § 28; July 1, 1974. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Recreational Use of Nonnavigable Waterways," James B. Wadley, 56 J.K.B.A., No. 9, 27, 32 (1987). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026