Nebraska § 15-263 - General welfare; ordinances to insure; powers; enforcement; penalties; imposition.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-263 — General welfare; ordinances to insure; powers; enforcement; penalties; imposition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-263. General welfare; ordinances to insure; powers; enforcement; penalties; imposition.
(1) A city of the primary class may make all such ordinances, bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with the general laws of the state as may be necessary or expedient, in addition to the special powers otherwise granted by law, (a) for maintaining the peace, good government, and welfare of the city, and its trade, commerce, and manufactories, (b) for preserving order and securing persons or property from violence, danger, and destruction, (c) for protecting public and private property, and (d) for promoting the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, morals, and general interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the city.
(2) A city of the primary class may enforce all such ordinances by providing for imprisonment of those convicted of violations and may impose forfeitures, fines, and penalties not exceeding five hundred dollars for any one offense, recoverable with costs, and, in the default of the payment thereof, provide for confinement in the city or county jail until the judgment and costs are paid.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 15-263
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-263 cover?
Section 15-263 ("General welfare; ordinances to insure; powers; enforcement; penalties; imposition.") 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.
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