Nebraska § 16-678 - Existing franchises and contracts; rights preserved; tax authorized.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 16-678 — Existing franchises and contracts; rights preserved; tax authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-678. Existing franchises and contracts; rights preserved; tax authorized.
Nothing contained in sections 16-673 to 16-677 shall change or in any way affect existing franchises or existing contracts between any city and any company, corporation, or individual for furnishing the city or its inhabitants with light, power, heat, or water. The mayor and city council shall levy a sufficient tax to pay for such light, power, heat, or water supply in accordance with the terms of such existing contracts, not exceeding four and nine-tenths cents on each one hundred dollars upon the taxable value of all the taxable property in such city in any one year for any one of the purposes.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 16-678
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 16-678 cover?
Section 16-678 ("Existing franchises and contracts; rights preserved; tax authorized.") 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 § 16-678?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 16-678" (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?
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How does Nebraska § 16-678 apply to my situation?
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