The Department shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands, waters, premises and property as a result of activities pursuant to the preceding section. In the event of disagreement as to the amount of the damage, either the person damaged or the Department may file a petition with the district court for the appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages and proceed to have the same determined as in condemnation proceedings.

Laws 1968, HB 501, c. 415, § 703, emerg. eff. July 1, 1968.