As used in sections 81-1567 to 81-1570, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-1567

  • Company: shall include any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint-stock company, joint venture, or association. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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

(1) Discharge shall mean any leakage, seepage, or other release;

(2) Hazardous materials shall mean all materials and substances which are defined as hazardous by Nebraska or federal law or by the regulations of any Nebraska or federal government agency as of July 10, 1984; and

(3) Person shall mean any individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other entity.