Nebraska Statutes 81-1551. Litter receptacles; owner or operator provide and maintain; penalty
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It shall be the responsibility of any person owning or operating any establishment or public place in which litter receptacles are required by section 81-1550 to procure and place such receptacles at his or her own expense on the premises and to maintain the same in accord with rules and regulations adopted by the council. Any person who fails to place such litter receptacles on the premises in the numbers required or to maintain such receptacles in the manner required shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class V misdemeanor | up to $100 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-1551
- Council: shall mean the Environmental Quality Council. See Nebraska Statutes 81-1538
- Litter: shall mean all waste material susceptible to being dropped, deposited, discarded, or otherwise disposed of by any person upon any property in the state, but not including the wastes of primary processes of farming or manufacturing. See Nebraska Statutes 81-1541
- Person: shall mean any natural person, political subdivision, government agency, public or private corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, firm, or individual proprietorship. See Nebraska Statutes 81-1543
- Public place: shall mean any place or area in the state that is used or held out for use by the public, whether owned or operated by public or private interests. See Nebraska Statutes 81-1544