§ 19-901.44. Protests.

Within thirty (30) days after the filing of any district budget with the State Auditor and Inspector, any party being assessed may commence action in district court to protest any alleged illegality of the budget or assessment.  The thirty-day protest period begins upon the date the budget is received in the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector.  After receipt of a protest, the State Auditor and Inspector shall transmit by certified mail one copy of each protest to the district, and one copy of each protest to the county treasurer of each county in which the district is located.  Any protest filed shall inure to the benefit of all parties assessed within the district.  Upon notification of a protest being filed in district court, the district will have thirty (30) days to withdraw the budget in order to correct any alleged illegalities.  If no protest is filed within the thirty-day period, the budget, any appropriations and assessments thereof shall be deemed legal and final until amended by the board as authorized by law.  Parties being assessed shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine the budget on file with the board, the county clerk or the State Auditor and Inspector for the purpose of checking illegalities in the budget or for filing protests in accordance with this section.

Added by Laws 1987, c. 202, § 14, eff. June 1, 1987.  Amended by Laws 1989, c. 222, § 9, operative July 1, 1989.