Nebraska § 15-220 - Dogs and other animals; licensing; regulation.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-220 — Dogs and other animals; licensing; regulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-220. Dogs and other animals; licensing; regulation.

A city of the primary class shall have the power to regulate, license, or prohibit the running at large of dogs and other animals and guard against injuries or annoyances from such animals and to authorize the destruction of such animals when running at large contrary to the provisions of any ordinance. Any licensing provision shall comply with subsection (2) of section 54-603 for service animals.

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

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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-220 cover?

Section 15-220 ("Dogs and other animals; licensing; regulation.") 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 § 15-220?

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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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