§ 25-1102
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§25–1102.
(1)Except as provided in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, a person may not obstruct a watershed project constructed under this title in a manner that impedes the free flow of water.
(2)A person may place a properly constructed swinging water gate across a ditch on a fence line to prevent livestock from trespassing through the ditch.
(b)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20 for each offense.
(c)Each fine collected under this section shall be paid to the county tax collector and credited to the watershed association that suffered the damage.