Nebraska § 17-545 - Waterworks; additional tax; when authorized.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-545 — Waterworks; additional tax; when authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-545. Waterworks; additional tax; when authorized.
Every city of the second class and village in the State of Nebraska which owns its own water plant and a system of hydrants in connection with such water plant is hereby authorized and empowered to provide a fund upon the presentation to the city council or village board of trustees of a petition signed by sixty percent of the legal voters of the city or village, in addition to the general fund of such city or village, by making a levy at the time authorized by law, not to exceed two and one-tenth cents on each one hundred dollars upon the taxable value of all the taxable property of the city or village, for the purpose of paying the expense or aiding in paying the expense of maintaining such system of hydrants and pumping and supplying through them water for public purposes.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 17-545
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 17-545 cover?
Section 17-545 ("Waterworks; additional tax; when 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 § 17-545?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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