Any mine drainage district has the right to accept deeds for rights-of-way and other easements by gift or upon compensation to be paid, and when reasonable compensation for rights-of-way or other essential easements cannot be agreed upon, the district has the power to exercise the right of eminent domain under the statutes of this state.
C.R.S. § 34-51-123
For eminent domain, see articles 1 to 7 of title 38 .