This subchapter shall be construed to be cumulative to existing laws relating to drainage districts and shall not repeal any existing law unless the law is in direct conflict with this subchapter. It is the purpose of this subchapter to permit the merger by one (1) or more drainage districts of the duties, obligations, and purposes for which the districts were originally created under the provisions of this chapter and amendments thereto.
Ark. Code § 14-121-1103