Nebraska § 74-608 - Right-of-way; cover for wildlife; vegetation; exceptions.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-608 — Right-of-way; cover for wildlife; vegetation; exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-608. Right-of-way; cover for wildlife; vegetation; exceptions.
In order to provide cover for wildlife, the vegetation other than noxious weeds within the fenced right-of-way of all railroads outside the corporate limits of any city or village in Nebraska shall not be destroyed, except that (1) such vegetation shall be destroyed from the space between points a distance of seven feet from the outside of each outermost rail each year between May 1 and August 15 or at such places as may be deemed necessary by the railroad for proper operation or maintenance and (2) the county board or board of supervisors of any county may, by written notice, direct any railroad to spray, mow, or otherwise treat specified portions of such fenced right-of-way to kill or destroy vegetation.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 74-608
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-608 cover?
Section 74-608 ("Right-of-way; cover for wildlife; vegetation; exceptions.") 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 § 74-608?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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