Nebraska § 28-822 - Nuisance; action to abate; punished as for contempt; when.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-822 — Nuisance; action to abate; punished as for contempt; when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-822. Nuisance; action to abate; punished as for contempt; when.

Whenever a nuisance exists as provided for in sections 28-807 to 28-829, any city, village, or county, through its chief law enforcement officer, may bring an action in equity to abate such a nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof. If any person continues to use the building or place for such purpose he shall be punished as for contempt.

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

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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-822 cover?

Section 28-822 ("Nuisance; action to abate; punished as for contempt; when.") 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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