1. (a) If, after a hearing held under this chapter, the drainage board finds that:

   1. (1) the obstruction of a drain or a natural surface watercourse that is alleged in the petition exists; and

   2. (2) the removal of the obstruction will:

      1. (A) promote better drainage of the petitioner's land; and

      2. (B) not cause unreasonable damage to the land of the respondents;

         the drainage board shall find for the petitioner.

2. (b) If, after a hearing held under this chapter, the drainage board is unable to make the findings described in subsection (a), the drainage board shall deny the petition.

As added by P.L.239-1996, SEC.3 and P.L.240-1996, SEC.2.