2009 Nebraska Code
Chapter 54 LIVESTOCK
54-906 Law enforcement officer; warrant authorizing entry upon property; issue citation; seizure of animal and property; liability.

54-906. Law enforcement officer; warrant authorizing entry upon property; issue citation; seizure of animal and property; liability.

(1) Any law enforcement officer who has reason to believe that a livestock animal has been abandoned or is being cruelly neglected or cruelly mistreated may seek a warrant authorizing entry upon private property to inspect, care for, or impound the livestock animal or livestock animals.

(2) Any law enforcement officer who has reason to believe that a livestock animal has been abandoned or is being cruelly neglected or cruelly mistreated may issue a citation to the owner as prescribed in sections 29-422 to 29-429.

(3) Any livestock animal, equipment, device, or other property or things involved in a violation of section 54-903 or 54-904 shall be subject to seizure, and distribution or disposition may be made in such manner as the court may direct.

(4) Any law enforcement officer acting under this section shall not be liable for damage to property if such damage is not the result of the officer's negligence.

Source

Laws 2010, LB865, § 6.