Nebraska Statutes 37-557. Hatching boxes and nursery ponds; disturbing prohibited; exception; violation; penalty
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It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to injure, disturb, or destroy any hatching box, hatching house, or nursery pond used for hatching or propagating fish or to injure, disturb, or destroy any spawn or fry, or fish in any hatching box, hatching house, nursery pond, or stream. The commission may take or cause to be taken any of the fish named in this section for the purpose of propagation or stocking the waters of this state. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class III 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 III misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 37-557
- 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