Iowa Code 161F.1 – Presumption of benefit
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 161F.1
- Drainage: shall be deemed to include in its meaning soil erosion and flood control or any combination of drainage, flood control, and soil erosion control. See Iowa Code 161F.6
- property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
The conservation of the soil resources of the state of Iowa, the proper control of water resources of the state and the prevention of damage to property and lands through the control of floods, the drainage of surface waters or the protection of lands from overflow shall be presumed to be a public benefit and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare and essential to the economic well-being of the state.