Nebraska Statutes 2-303. Terms, defined
For purposes of the Community Gardens Act:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 2-303
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Community garden means public or private land upon which individuals have the opportunity to raise a garden on land which they do not themselves own;
(2) Garden means a piece or parcel of land appropriate for cultivation of herbs, fruits, flowers, nuts, honey, poultry for egg production, maple syrup, ornamental or vegetable plants, nursery products, or vegetables;
(3) Municipality means any county, village, or city or any office or agency of a county, village, or city;
(4) State agency means any department or other agency of the State of Nebraska;
(5) Use means to avail oneself of or to employ without conveyance of title gardens on vacant public land by any individual or organization; and
(6) Vacant public land means any land owned by the state or another governmental subdivision, including a municipality, that is not in use for a public purpose, is otherwise unoccupied, idle, or not being actively utilized for a period of at least six months, and is suitable for garden use.