Nothing contained in §§ 1502 and 1503 of this title shall be construed to prevent the Town of Laurel from constructing, erecting or providing proper sluices, culverts and waste ways for the drainage of the town or to prevent the present drains or gutters from being emptied into Laurel River.

18 Del. Laws, c. 244, § 7; Code 1915, § 2966; Code 1935, § 3474; 23 Del. C. 1953, § 1504