The provisions of this chapter with reference to locating, surveying, cutting and maintaining the same, and every other provision of said chapter with reference to such public ditch, drain or canal, are made applicable to all lateral ditches and drains that may be deemed necessary or expedient for the drainage and benefit of lands lying in the vicinity of such public ditch, drain or canal, that may be reached, drained or benefited by lateral ditches or drains.
Fla. Stat. § 157.10