1. (1) To request a preliminary survey for a proposed conservancy district, the applicants shall present a written petition to the department.

2. (2) The petition shall:

   1. (a) be signed by at least 10% of the registered voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed conservancy district;
   2. (b) generally describe the proposed boundaries of the district;
   3. (c) specify the purpose or purposes of the district;
   4. (d) list the works contemplated;
   5. (e) request that a preliminary survey be initiated.
3. (3) The department may initiate a preliminary survey without any prior written petition.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 100, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 19, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 89-3404.