§ 241.151. Purposes.

The alleviation of recurring flood damage to public and private property and the prevention of danger to the public health and safety resulting from floods are hereby declared to be matters of public concern. As an aid in effecting such alleviation and preventing such damage, the county, acting through the commissioner, shall have the power, as hereinafter provided, to (a) establish channel lines; (b) issue or withhold the issuance of permits for channel obstructions; and (c) prescribe regulations with respect to the construction and maintenance of structures within channel lines or within a distance of 100 feet therefrom.

(Added as § 194 by the Laws of 1956, Ch. 853)