Nebraska Statutes 37-524.02. Aquatic invasive species; prohibitedacts; penalty; impoundment of conveyance
(1) No person shall possess, import, export, purchase, sell, or transport aquatic invasive species except when authorized commission personnel or the owner of a conveyance, or a person authorized by such owner, is removing an aquatic invasive species from a conveyance to be killed or immediately disposed of in a manner determined by the commission. The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the inspection, decontamination, and treatment of conveyances capable of containing or transporting aquatic invasive species.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class III misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 37-524.02
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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
- 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) Any person who (a) fails or refuses to submit to an inspection of a conveyance requested by an authorized inspector or (b) refuses to permit or prevents proper decontamination or treatment of a conveyance as prescribed by the authorized inspector is guilty of a Class III misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars. Such person’s conveyance shall also be subject to impoundment.