The Legislature finds that:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 72-808

  • 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

(1) The preservation of historic structures will enrich life for Nebraska’s citizens both today and for future generations;

(2) Many historic structures are owned by the state; and

(3) Efforts should be made by the state to identify, preserve, maintain, and restore such historic structures whenever possible.