Nebraska Statutes 81-1552. Litter receptacle; abuse; misuse; prohibited; violation; penalty
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(1) No person shall damage, deface, abuse, or misuse any litter receptacle not owned by him or her so as to interfere with its proper function or to detract from its proper appearance.
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 81-1552
- 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
- Person shall: include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) No person shall deposit leaves, clippings, prunings, garden refuse, or household waste materials in any litter receptacle, except with the permission of the owner of such receptacle.
(3) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.