It is hereby declared that the drainage of swamps, the drainage of surface water from agricultural lands and the reclamation of tidal marshes shall be considered a public benefit and conducive to the public health, convenience, utility and welfare.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 18-201; 1952 Code Section 18-201; 1942 Code Section 6096; 1932 Code Section 6096; Civ. C. '22 Section 3150; Civ. C. '12 Section 2196; 1911 (27) 92; 1913 (28) 16; 1914 (28) 455, 460, 514; 1916 (29) 748; 1920 (31) 804.