Proceedings to condemn existing waterworks shall not be instituted until after an election ordered by the city or town council upon thirty days' notice shall have determined, by a majority of the qualified electors of the city or town, the policy of the city or town in favor of municipal ownership of waterworks.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-244; 1952 Code SECTION 59-244; 1942 Code SECTIONS 7280, 7306; 1932 Code SECTIONS 7280, 7306; Civ. C. '22 SECTIONS 4430, 4454; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3015; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2008; 1899 (23) 49; 1914 (28) 511; 1915 (29) 53; 1916 (29) 939, 941; 1920 (31) 767, 797; 1922 (32) 953.