Any irrigation district, rural water district, public power district or public power and irrigation district, or natural resources district may acquire from the state any educational land, portion thereof, or interest therein for the purpose for which such districts are authorized by law to condemn private lands in this state. In addition, a natural resources district may acquire an easement or right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, replacing, operating, and maintaining structures which are a part of the program of work of the district.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 72-222

  • Acquire: when used in connection with a grant of power or property right to any person shall include the purchase, grant, gift, devise, bequest, and obtaining by eminent domain. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801