24-801. Powers of county commissioners. That the board of county commissioners of any county in which it is proposed to construct a levee shall have the power to cause to be located, established and constructed a levee or levees as herein provided, whenever such board may deem the construction of such levee a benefit to or will promote the public health, convenience, or welfare.
History: L. 1893, ch. 104, § 1; April 12; R.S. 1923, 24-801.