61-11-05. Procedure when election favors dissolution - Notice to file claims against district - What claims barred

61-11-05. Procedure when election favors dissolution - Notice to file claims against district - What claims barred. If a majority of the votes cast at the election are in favor of dissolving the district, the board shall cause to be published in the newspaper or newspapers of general circulation where the district is located, and in the official newspaper of each county in which the district is located, a notice to the creditors of the district, except holders of district bonds or district improvement warrants, requiring any person having a claim against the district to submit and file such claim with the secretary of the board within one year after the first publication of the notice, at the place specified in such notice. The notice shall be published as many times as the board shall direct, but not less than once each week for three consecutive weeks. The secretary of the district shall mail, or cause to be mailed, by registered or certified mail, a copy of such notice to each creditor, except any holder of district bonds or district improvement warrants, known to the secretary or of record in the secretary's office. After such notice is given, a copy thereof with the affidavit of publication and affidavit of mailing shall be filed in the office of the secretary of the district. Any claim not thus presented, except any claim of a holder of district bonds or warrants, shall be barred forever against such district and against all officers thereof or property therein. None of the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to limit or impair the rights of owners or holders of district bonds or district improvement warrants.