Nebraska § 53-186 - Consumption of liquor on public property; forbidden; exceptions; license authorized.
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§ 53-186. Consumption of liquor on public property; forbidden; exceptions; license authorized.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section or section 60-6,211.08, it shall be unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic liquor upon property owned or controlled by the state or any governmental subdivision thereof unless authorized by the governing bodies having jurisdiction over such property.
(2) The commission may issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail (a) on lands owned by public power districts, public power and irrigation districts, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Corps of Army Engineers or (b) for locations within or on structures on land owned by the state, cities, or villages or on lands controlled by airport authorities. The issuance of a license under this subsection shall be subject to the consent of the local governing body having jurisdiction over the site for which the license is requested as provided in the Nebraska Liquor Control Act.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 53-186
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 53-186 cover?
Section 53-186 ("Consumption of liquor on public property; forbidden; exceptions; license 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.
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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