Illinois § 2-9 Drains and levees for mutual benefit-Permission to connect

Illinois Statutes

§ 2-9 — Drains and levees for mutual benefit-Permission to connect

Illinois § 2-9

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicGOVERNMENT

Ch. 70SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Act 70 ILCS 605/Illinois Drainage Code.

Art.Article II - Rights Of Drainage--Private And Mutual Drains

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Bluebook

70 Ill. Comp. Stat. 2-9 (2026).

Text

It is unlawful for any person to connect a ditch, covered drain or levee with any drain or levee deemed to be for the mutual benefit of the lands connected or protected without the consent of all parties interested in such drain or levee. When an unlawful connection is made, any interested person may recover damages and, if an unlawful connection is made to a covered drain, may compel disconnection.

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It is unlawful for any person to connect a ditch, covered drain or levee with any drain or levee deemed to be for the mutual benefit of the lands connected or protected without the consent of all parties interested in such drain or levee. When an unlawful connection is made, any interested person may recover damages and, if an unlawful connection is made to a covered drain, may compel disconnection.