Nebraska Statutes 37-555. Waters of state; pollution prohibited; violation; penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person, association, or corporation to dump or drain any refuse from any factory, slaughterhouse, gas plant, garage, repair shop, or other place whatsoever or any refuse, junk, dross, litter, trash, lumber, or leavings into or near any of the waters of this state or into any bayou, drain, ditch, or sewer which discharges such refuse or any part thereof into any of the waters of this state. It shall be unlawful to place, leave, or permit to escape any such refuse in such manner that it or any part of it is through the action of the elements or otherwise carried into any of the waters of this state. For purposes of this section, refuse means and includes oils, tars, creosote, blood, offal, decayed matter, and all other substances which are injurious to aquatic life.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class II misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 37-555
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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
- 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
Any person, association, or corporation violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor, and every day that any such unlawful act continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
Source
- Laws 1929, c. 112, V, § 16, p. 432;
- C.S.1929, § 37-516;
- Laws 1931, c. 73, § 1, p. 196;
- C.S.Supp.,1941, § 37-516;
- R.S.1943, § 37-516;
- Laws 1965, c. 205, § 1, p. 610;
- Laws 1977, LB 40, § 191;
- Laws 1989, LB 34, § 34;
- R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-516;
- Laws 1998, LB 922, § 275.