Nebraska § 31-230 - Cities of the metropolitan class; drainage; cleaning out watercourse; special assessments.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-230 — Cities of the metropolitan class; drainage; cleaning out watercourse; special assessments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-230. Cities of the metropolitan class; drainage; cleaning out watercourse; special assessments.
The city council of a city of the metropolitan class upon receipt of a request pursuant to section 31-229, may, if it finds that natural flow is being obstructed, cause the natural watercourse to be cleaned out. Except as provided in section 31-221, the cost thereof may be levied as a special assessment and apportioned among the property owners specially benefited thereby and collected in the same manner as special assessments are levied and collected.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 31-230
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 31-230 cover?
Section 31-230 ("Cities of the metropolitan class; drainage; cleaning out watercourse; special assessments.") 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 § 31-230?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 31-230 apply to my situation?
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