§26–202.

    (a)    The petition shall:

        (1)    clearly describe the area’s location, boundaries, and need of drainage for optimal crop production;

        (2)    describe how draining or ditching the area or changing the natural watercourse benefits the public or promotes the public health, safety, or welfare; and

        (3)    request the establishment of a drainage association for the purposes listed in item (2) of this subsection.

    (b)    A petition is valid only if signed by at least one–third of the landowners or the owners of at least one–third of the land in a watershed.