Nebraska § 54-1803 - Purchasing slaughter livestock; unlawful acts.
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§ 54-1803. Purchasing slaughter livestock; unlawful acts.
After December 25, 1969, it shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the business of purchasing slaughter livestock to:
(1) Purchase slaughter livestock when insolvent; or
(2) Neglect, before the close of the next business day following the purchase of slaughter livestock or within twenty-four hours following the determination of the purchase price, whichever may occur last, to remit to the seller or his representative the full amount of the purchase cost; Provided, that this section does not require payment in lieu of an express agreement to the contrary.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 54-1803 cover?
Section 54-1803 ("Purchasing slaughter livestock; unlawful acts.") 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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