Time and notice of hearing

24-404. Time and notice of hearing. Whenever a petition in conformity to the provisions of K.S.A. 24-403, signed by not less than two-fifths of the taxpayers residing within the boundaries of the proposed district, or signed by the record owners of not less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the land within the boundaries of the proposed districts, shall be presented to the board of county commissioners of any county, praying that a drainage district be incorporated and organized, it shall be the duty forthwith of such board of county commissioners to fix a time for the hearing of such petition, and to cause the county clerk to give notice thereof by one publication in some newspaper published and of general circulation in the county at least five (5) days before the day fixed for the hearing. History: L. 1905, ch. 215, § 4; R.S. 1923, 24-404; L. 1971, ch. 123, § 1; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Notice must describe boundaries of district. State, ex rel., v. Drainage District, 116 Kan. 291, 226 P. 478. 2. Act to be construed with a view to effecting its purpose. State, ex rel., v. Kaw Valley Drainage District, 126 Kan. 43, 49, 267 P. 31. 3. Cited in holding organization petition under K.S.A. 24-458 insufficient. State, ex rel., v. Niotaze Drainage Dist., 140 Kan. 1, 3, 34 P.2d 124. 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