Section 36-9-27.4-14 - Findings of board(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.