2009 Nebraska Code
Chapter 28 CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
28-1006 Investigation; arrest; seizure of property; reimbursement of expenses.

28-1006. Investigation; arrest; seizure of property; reimbursement of expenses.

(1) It shall be the duty of the sheriff, a police officer, or the Nebraska State Patrol to make prompt investigation of and arrest for any violation of section 28-1005 or 28-1005.01.

(2) Any animal, equipment, device, or other property or things involved in any violation of section 28-1005 or 28-1005.01 shall be subject to seizure, and disposition may be made in accordance with the method of disposition directed for contraband in sections 29-818 and 29-820.

(3) Any animal involved in any violation of section 28-1005 or 28-1005.01 shall be subject to seizure. Distribution or disposition shall be made as provided in section 29-818 and in such manner as the court may direct. The court may give preference to adoption alternatives through humane societies or comparable institutions and to the protection of such animal's welfare. For a humane society or comparable institution to be considered as an adoption alternative under this subsection, it must first be licensed by the Department of Agriculture as having passed the inspection requirements in the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act and paid the fee for inspection under the act. The court may prohibit an adopting or purchasing party from selling such animal for a period not to exceed one year.

(4) In addition to any other sentence given for a violation of section 28-1005 or 28-1005.01, the sentencing court may order the defendant to reimburse a public or private agency for expenses incurred in conjunction with the care, impoundment, or disposal, including adoption, of an animal involved in the violation of section 28-1005 or 28-1005.01. Whenever the court believes that such reimbursement may be a proper sentence or the prosecuting attorney requests, the court shall order that the presentence investigation report include documentation regarding the nature and amount of the expenses incurred. The court may order that reimbursement be made immediately, in specified installments, or within a specified period of time, not to exceed five years after the date of judgment.

Source

Laws 1988, LB 170, § 4;
Laws 1997, LB 551, § 1;
Laws 2002, LB 82, § 5;
Laws 2010, LB252, § 3;
Laws 2010, LB712, § 11.
Note: The Revisor of Statutes has pursuant to section 49-769 correlated LB252, section 3, with LB712, section 11, to reflect all amendments.
Note: Changes made by LB252 became effective July 15, 2010. Changes made by LB712 became operative July 15, 2010.

Cross References

Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act, see section 54-625.