Nebraska § 13-2023 - County, municipality, or agency; regulations authorized; limitations; noncompliance fee; regulation of containers; prohibited; exceptions.
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§ 13-2023. County, municipality, or agency; regulations authorized; limitations; noncompliance fee; regulation of containers; prohibited; exceptions.
(1) A county, municipality, or agency may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt regulations governing collection, source separation, storage, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste within its solid waste jurisdiction area as necessary to protect the public health and welfare and the environment. Regulations authorized by this section shall be equal to or more stringent than the provisions of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act and rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the council as authorized by the act. Any person who violates any such regulation shall be subject to a noncompliance fee not to exceed five hundred dollars.
(2) A county, municipality, or agency shall not adopt, enforce, or otherwise administer an ordinance or resolution that prohibits the use of or that sets standards, fees, prohibitions, or requirements regarding the sale, use, or marketing of containers. This subsection shall not apply to county, municipality, or agency recycling or solid waste collection programs, or restrict such programs from the environmental and lawful operation of program facilities and imposition of user fees at such facilities, except that in no event shall such programs prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the sale, use, or marketing of any containers.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 13-2023
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 13-2023 cover?
Section 13-2023 ("County, municipality, or agency; regulations authorized; limitations; noncompliance fee; regulation of containers; prohibited; exceptions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 13-2023?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 13-2023" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.
How does Nebraska § 13-2023 apply to my situation?
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