North Carolina Statutes
§ 156-5 — Width of right-of-way for repairs
North Carolina § 156-5
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 156Drainage
Art. 1Jurisdiction in Clerk of Superior Court
Subch. IDRAINAGE BY INDIVIDUAL OWNERS
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 156-5 (2026).
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The commissioners, when they may deem it necessary, shall designate the width of the land to be left on each side of the canal, ditch, or dam, to be used for the protection and reparation thereof, which land shall be altogether under the control and dominion of the owner of the canal, ditch, or dam, except as aforesaid: Provided, that in no case shall a greater width of land on both sides, inclusive of a dam, be taken than five times the base of such dam. (R.C., c. 40, s. 6; Code, s. 1302; Rev., s. 3985a; C.S., s. 5264.)
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Sale of assessment anticipation notes§ 156-100.3
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Refunding bonds issued§ 156-102
Drainage bonds received as deposits§ 156-103
Assessment rolls prepared§ 156-104
Application of amendatory provisions of certain sections; amendment or reformation of proceedings§ 156-108
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