Relating to: town authority over the water elevation of an artificial water body created by a dam and recourse due to damage caused by an obstructed waterway.

Summary

The bill authorizes a town board to prescribe the maximum water elevation of artificial water bodies created by a dam when high water threatens roadways. It also gives owners of land damaged by a blockage caused by another party’s negligence the right to request that the blockage be removed in writing. The measure was vetoed and did not become law.

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