Nebraska § 37-728 - Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 37-728 — Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-728. Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty.
Whenever an invitee takes fish in any body of water which is entirely upon privately owned land and which is entirely privately stocked and the invitee wishes to remove the fish from the premises, the owner or operator by consent of the owner shall furnish to such invitee a written statement setting forth the name of the owner, the name of the invitee, the number of fish taken, and that such fish were taken in a body of water which is entirely upon privately owned land and which is entirely privately stocked. Any person who makes or exhibits to a conservation officer or other peace officer a false statement of the facts required by this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 37-728
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 37-728 cover?
Section 37-728 ("Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty.") 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 § 37-728?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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