Nebraska § 18-1724 - Discrimination; employment, public accommodations, and housing; ordinance to prevent.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 18-1724 — Discrimination; employment, public accommodations, and housing; ordinance to prevent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1724. Discrimination; employment, public accommodations, and housing; ordinance to prevent.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all cities and villages in this state shall have the power by ordinance to define, regulate, suppress, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, marital status, national origin, familial status as defined in section 20-311, disability as defined in section 20-308.01, age, or military or veteran status in employment, public accommodation, and housing and may provide for the enforcement of such ordinances by providing appropriate penalties for the violation thereof. It shall not be an unlawful employment practice to refuse employment based on a policy of not employing both spouses if such policy is equally applied to both sexes.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 18-1724
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 18-1724 cover?
Section 18-1724 ("Discrimination; employment, public accommodations, and housing; ordinance to prevent.") 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 § 18-1724?
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