Perpetual existence; powers; eminent domain; bonds; tax levies

K.S.A. 42-705 — under DISTRICTS.

K.S.A. 42-705

42-705. Perpetual existence; powers; eminent domain; bonds; tax levies. Upon incorporation as provided in this act, and from thenceforth said irrigation district shall have perpetual existence, subject to dissolution as provided in this act, and shall have a corporate seal and unless otherwise provided, it shall have all the rights, powers and responsibilities belonging to other public corporations, created under and by virtue of the statutes of the state of Kansas including the power of eminent domain, power to issue bonds, levy taxes, assessments and supplemental assessments and generally the power to do and perform all the acts and things necessary and proper to the performance of powers and duties granted and imposed by this act. History: L. 1941, ch. 262, § 5; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mentioned; Laws 1951, chapter 304 (K.S.A. 42-721) examined and construed; held constitutional. Mizer v. Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District, 172 Kan. 157, 158, 164, 166, 239 P.2d 370. 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