Nebraska § 74-550 - Shipments; failure to weigh; penalty.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-550 — Shipments; failure to weigh; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 74-550. Shipments; failure to weigh; penalty.

Any railroad operating in this state and violating any of the provisions of sections 74-548 and 74-549 by neglecting or refusing to furnish weights as provided in section 74-549 shall upon conviction thereof be fined in the sum of one hundred dollars for each and every such violation. The fine shall be recovered by the state in an action in its name upon complaint of any owner, consignor, or consignee of the property which such railroad refuses to weigh, made before any court of competent jurisdiction.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 74-550

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-550 cover?

Section 74-550 ("Shipments; failure to weigh; penalty.") 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 § 74-550?

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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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