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2011 Vermont Code
Title 10 Conservation and Development
Chapter 35 DRAINAGE OF LOW LANDS
§ 851 Landowner's duties


10 VT Stats § 851. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

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TITLE 10

Conservation and Development

PART II

Soil and Water Conservation; Flood Control

CHAPTER 35. DRAINAGE OF LOW LANDS

§ 851. Landowner's duties

When the public good or the necessity or convenience of individuals requires the opening of a ditch or watercourse to drain low or swamp lands, to enable owners or occupants thereof to cultivate the same, such owners or occupants shall open such ditch or watercourse in proportion to their several interests.

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