(1974)

THE HONORABLE, THE ASSEMBLY, Legislature

In Assembly Resolution 82 you have requested my opinion on the following matters:

"1. Are the powers granted the district drainage commissioners by chapter 89, laws of 1961, over drainage ditches specifically dredged for agricultural purposes superseded by the shoreline zoning board and the department of natural resources once such ditches are declared navigable? If so, what guarantees of adequate maintenance of the drainage ditches are to be provided farmers dependent on such ditches?

"2. Is control of a drainage district in counties which are also soil…