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Code · Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes

269.240 Removal of obstructions from nonnavigable streams or drains by owner in

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counties of over 250,000 -- Inspection and notice by county engineer.
(1)The owner of land in any county containing more than 250,000 population through
which a nonnavigable stream has its natural outlet, or through which ditches or
drains have been constructed and other ditches have their outlet, shall keep the same
free from driftwood, trash or any obstruction which would stop the free flow of
water.
(2)The county engineer shall inspect such streams, ditches and drains and see that they
are free from obstructions. If he finds any obstruction, he, or one of his deputies or
ditch inspectors, shall notify the owner of the land abutting on the stream, ditch or
drain in writing to remove the obstruction.
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