§ 38:1704 — Organization of districts

The same forms and procedure, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be observed as to the creation and organization of drainage districts under this Part as are provided under R.S. 38:1601 through 38:1675. The drainage districts, created under the provisions of this Part, shall then be subject in all respects, except as herein otherwise provided, to the provisions of R.S. 38:1601 through 38:1675 except that the board of commissioners of the drainage district will not be required to follow the steps or requirements of these Sections which are inconsistent with or rendered unnecessary by the work that has already been done prior to organization. The creation of the drainage district shall not have the effect of in any way invalidating any indebtedness, liability or contract of any nature incurred under any former organization, but all indebtedness, liability, or contract shall attach to and become the debt or liability of the new organization or of the lands originally liable, until the debt or liability is fully paid and discharged. All debts owing to, and all property or contract rights, privileges, and immunities held or enjoyed under any former organization shall be held and enjoyed by the new district or the respective sub-districts thereof when the district shall organize under the provisions of this Part. No right of action shall exist nor remedy be allowed against any of the lands in any drainage district organized under the provisions of this Part by virtue of any contract or contracts made by or on behalf of any lands prior to its organization as herein provided for, which did not exist or was not allowed by statute against the lands prior to the time of organization as herein provided.