If the Board of Water and Natural Resources determines that the petitioners have complied with the requirements of this chapter, the board shall make an immediate investigation of the proposed water user district and of its proposed works, systems, or plans and of the engineering and economic feasibility of the project. The board may make an estimate of the cost of the investigation and may require the petitioners to defray part or all of the estimated cost before proceeding with the investigation.
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