85-9-201. Preliminary survey -- petition. (1) To request a preliminary survey for a proposed conservancy district, the applicants shall present a written petition to the department.

(2) The petition shall:

(a) be signed by at least 10% of the registered voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed conservancy district;

(b) generally describe the proposed boundaries of the district;

(c) specify the purpose or purposes of the district;

(d) list the works contemplated;

(e) request that a preliminary survey be initiated.

(3) The department may initiate a preliminary survey without any prior written petition.