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NE Code § 37-716 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-716 - Nebraska Natural Areas Register; created; registration; criteria.

37-716.  Nebraska Natural Areas Register; created; registration; criteria.(1) The commission shall create and maintain a state register of those natural areas which possess significant natural heritage resources which shall be known as the Nebraska Natural Areas Register. The commission shall adopt and promulgate policies, rules, and regulations to carry out the registration of natural areas. The natural areas included in the register shall substantially satisfy at least one of the following criteria:(a) The natural area shall possess an exemplary or rare plant community maintaining itself under prevailing natural conditions typical of Nebraska;(b) The natural area shall be a habitat supporting a rare, threatened, or endangered species, a species in need of conservation, or other animal or plant species of concern;(c) The natural area shall support a relict flora or fauna persisting from an earlier period; or(d) The natural area shall serve as a seasonal haven for concentrations of birds or other animals.(2) Natural areas which are candidates for inclusion in the register shall be identified by the commission based on available evidence and standards prescribed by the commission. Interested parties may propose possible natural areas to the commission for review of the national and statewide significance of their natural heritage features. Natural areas which meet the established standards may be considered as eligible for the register.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1403;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 330.
NE Code § 37-717 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-717 - Inclusion in register; nomination; priorities.

37-717.  Inclusion in register; nomination; priorities.(1) At least once each year, the commission shall meet with interested parties to review the status, distribution, and significance of the animal and plant species and natural areas within Nebraska. After completing the review, the sites may be nominated for inclusion in the register and submitted with nomination documents for consideration by the commission. Nomination of natural areas for inclusion in the register shall be based on one or more of the following priorities:(a) Rareness of the natural heritage features on a national, statewide, or ecological region scale;(b) Excellence and completeness of the natural heritage features found in the natural area;(c) Degree to which a natural area or its natural heritage features are threatened with incompatible use;(d) Degree of protection afforded to similar features elsewhere in the state or ecological region; and(e) Viability of the natural features in the natural area.(2) Following approval of nominated natural areas by the commission, the natural area shall be added to the register. No privately owned lands may be nominated for registration without prior notice to the owner or registered without voluntary consent of the owner.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1404;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 331.
NE Code § 37-718 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-718 - Contracts and agreements authorized.

37-718.  Contracts and agreements authorized.The commission may enter into contracts, memoranda of understanding, or cooperative agreements with the participating cooperators to jointly conduct or act as the agent for the commission in landowner contact and other operations relating to the register.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1405;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 332.
NE Code § 37-719 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-719 - Commission; participating cooperators; powers.

37-719.  Commission; participating cooperators; powers.The commission and participating cooperators may provide to the owners of registered natural areas:(1) Recognition for their participation in the register by appropriate publicity and the presentation of certificates or plaques;(2) Advice on the proper management of the registered natural area to protect the biological features for which the area was registered; and(3) Assistance in management or monitoring activities to maintain the natural heritage features of the registered natural area. Such activities may include, but shall not be limited to, taking a census of the population, vegetation control, and prescribed burning.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1406;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 333.
NE Code § 37-720 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-720 - Agreement; landowner's rights.

37-720.  Agreement; landowner's rights.A voluntary agreement between a landowner and the commission or the participating cooperators to register a natural area shall not affect a landowner's property rights or use of the land. The landowner may withdraw from the agreement by notifying the commission. No state or local governmental agency may require landowner consent to the agreement as a condition of any permit or penalize any landowner in any way for failure to give or for withdrawal of such consent.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1407;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 334.
NE Code § 37-721 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-721 - Natural area; use; hearing required.

37-721.  Natural area; use; hearing required.The maintenance of a registered natural area in its natural state is hereby declared to be the highest, best, and most important use of the natural area. No entity of local or state government may undertake any activities or use the registered natural area in any way that would negatively impact the values of the natural area without first conducting a public hearing on such negative impact and filing with the secretary of the commission a statement justifying the negative impact on the natural area of such activities or use.Source   Laws 1989, LB 251, § 9;   Laws 1990, LB 826, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1408;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 335.
NE Code § 37-722 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-722 - Hunting, fishing, trapping, fur harvesting on private lands; unlawful except by permission; replevin of animals or pelts.

37-722.  Hunting, fishing, trapping, fur harvesting on private lands; unlawful except by permission; replevin of animals or pelts.It shall be unlawful for anyone to take any wildlife upon any private lands without permission of the owner. It shall be unlawful for anyone to trap or otherwise harvest fur-bearing animals upon the lands of another without his or her consent. Animals and the pelts thereof taken contrary to this section may be replevied by the owner of the lands. For purposes of this section, owner means the actual owner of the land and any tenant or agent in possession or charge thereof for him or her.Source   Laws 1929, c. 112, V, § 10, p. 429;   C.S.1929, § 37-510;   R.S.1943, § 37-510;   Laws 1967, c. 216, § 13, p. 588;   Laws 1981, LB 72, § 19;   Laws 1989, LB 34, § 33;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-510;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 336.  Annotations Persons who hunt on private property without permission are subject to prosecution under this section even if the property is not posted. State v. Blevins, 3 Neb. App. 111, 523 N.W.2d 701 (1994).
NE Code § 37-723 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-723 - Hunting; privately owned land; posting.

37-723.  Hunting; privately owned land; posting.In the interest of providing access to more private property for the privilege of hunting and in protecting the property rights of the landowners and tenants of farms and ranches, it shall be lawful to post private property as provided in section 37-724.Source   Laws 1963, c. 199, § 1, p. 646;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.02;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 337.
NE Code § 37-724 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-724 - Hunting; privately owned land; posting; where placed.

37-724.  Hunting; privately owned land; posting; where placed.The landowner or tenant who is the principal operator of a farm or ranch may post such property to allow for hunting, by written permission only, in the following ways:(1) With signs reading Hunting By Written Permission Only. The signs shall be at least eleven by fourteen inches with letters at least one and one-half inches high and shall be placed at each field entrance and at intervals of not more than four hundred forty yards and at all property corners. The name and address of the owner or tenant shall be on each sign; or(2) By placing identifying red paint marks on trees or posts in the following manner:(a) The identifying red paint marks shall be vertical lines of at least eight inches in length and three inches in width on trees or on any post which is not metal, or if metal posts are used, the identifying red paint marks shall completely surround the post and extend down at least eight inches from the top of the metal post. The bottom edge of the identifying red paint marks shall be not less than three feet and not more than five feet off the ground;(b) The identifying red paint marks shall be readily visible to any person approaching the property; and(c) The identifying red paint marks shall be placed at each field entrance and shall not be more than one hundred yards apart.Source   Laws 1963, c. 199, § 2, p. 646;   Laws 1973, LB 284, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.03;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 338;  Laws 1999, LB 176, § 95;  Laws 2002, LB 1003, § 32.
NE Code § 37-725 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-725 - Hunting; privately owned land; posting; written consent; contents.

37-725.  Hunting; privately owned land; posting; written consent; contents.The operator of property which has been posted as provided in section 37-724 shall have the privilege of permitting or denying hunting on such property, except that when consent for persons other than members of the family is extended, it shall be written consent. Each written permit shall be for such time as the operator shall designate and shall bear the date and the signature of the farm or ranch operator.Source   Laws 1963, c. 199, § 3, p. 646;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.04;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 339.
NE Code § 37-726 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-726 - Hunting; privately owned land; posting; apprehension of violator; arrest and prosecution.

37-726.  Hunting; privately owned land; posting; apprehension of violator; arrest and prosecution.Anyone who is apprehended by a conservation officer or other peace officer hunting upon the private property of another which has been legally posted as provided in section 37-724 shall be subject to arrest and prosecution without the signing of a complaint by the operator of the property.Source   Laws 1963, c. 199, § 4, p. 647;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.05;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 340;  Laws 1999, LB 176, § 96.
NE Code § 37-727 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-727 - Hunting; privately owned land; violations; penalty.

37-727.  Hunting; privately owned land; violations; penalty.Any person violating section 37-722 or sections 37-724 to 37-726 shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor and shall be fined at least two hundred dollars upon conviction.Source   Laws 1963, c. 199, § 5, p. 647;   Laws 1977, LB 40, § 178;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.06;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 341;  Laws 2009, LB105, § 35.
NE Code § 37-728 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-728 - Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty.

37-728.  Fishing; privately owned land; statement required; false statement; penalty.Whenever an invitee takes fish in any body of water which is entirely upon privately owned land and which is entirely privately stocked and the invitee wishes to remove the fish from the premises, the owner or operator by consent of the owner shall furnish to such invitee a written statement setting forth the name of the owner, the name of the invitee, the number of fish taken, and that such fish were taken in a body of water which is entirely upon privately owned land and which is entirely privately stocked. Any person who makes or exhibits to a conservation officer or other peace officer a false statement of the facts required by this section shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1959, c. 149, § 3, p. 566;   Laws 1977, LB 40, § 177;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-213.01;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 342;  Laws 1999, LB 176, § 97.
NE Code § 37-730 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-730 - Limitation of liability; purpose of sections.

37-730.  Limitation of liability; purpose of sections.The purpose of sections 37-729 to 37-736 is to encourage owners of land to make available to the public land and water areas for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon and toward persons who may be injured or otherwise damaged by the acts or omissions of persons entering thereon.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 1, p. 589;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1001;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 344.  Annotations  The Recreation Liability Act applies to bar liability only in premises liability cases. Hodson v. Taylor, 290 Neb. 348, 860 N.W.2d 162 (2015). The purpose of the Recreation Liability Act is to encourage owners of land to make available to the public land and water areas for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon and toward persons who may be injured or otherwise damaged by the acts or omissions of persons entering thereon. The Legislature did not intend for a court to look to the subjective intent of an injured plaintiff in using public land to determine whether or not the Recreation Liability Act would bar an action. Veskerna v. City of West Point, 254 Neb. 540, 578 N.W.2d 25 (1998). In order to facilitate the purpose of the Recreation Liability Act, a landowner need allow only some members of the public, including the plaintiff, to use his or her land without charge. McIntosh v. Omaha Public Schools, 249 Neb. 529, 544 N.W.2d 502 (1996). The Recreation Liability Act does not require a landowner to fully dedicate his or her property to the public before the landowner comes under the protection of the act. Holden v. Schwer, 242 Neb. 389, 495 N.W.2d 269 (1993). Provisions of Recreation Liability Act apply to urban as well as rural areas. Evidence required a finding that the entire area owned by the defendant was covered by act and had been made available, directly or indirectly, to the plaintiff. Gallagher v. Omaha Public Power Dist., 225 Neb. 354, 405 N.W.2d 571 (1987). A municipality is an owner within the meaning of the Recreation Liability Act. Bailey v. City of North Platte, 218 Neb. 810, 359 N.W.2d 766 (1984).
NE Code § 37-731 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-731 - Landowner; duty of care.

37-731.  Landowner; duty of care.Subject to section 37-734, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 2, p. 589;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1002;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 345.  Annotations  No duty of reasonable care will be judicially imposed where Legislature has decided there shall be no duty to keep premises safe. Thies v. City of Omaha, 225 Neb. 817, 408 N.W.2d 306 (1987). Owner owes no duty of care to keep premises safe except for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn, and where owner charges a fee for entry as provided by section 37-1005. Thies v. City of Omaha, 225 Neb. 817, 408 N.W.2d 306 (1987). A city park which provides camping, picnic, and sports facilities is a recreational facility within the meaning of the act. Garreans v. City of Omaha, 216 Neb. 487, 345 N.W.2d 309 (1984).
NE Code § 37-732 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-732 - Landowner; invitee; permittee; liability; limitation.

37-732.  Landowner; invitee; permittee; liability; limitation.Subject to section 37-734, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational purposes does not thereby (1) extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose, (2) confer upon such persons the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed, or (3) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 3, p. 589;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1003;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 346.  Annotations  Evidence required a finding that the entire area owned by the defendant was covered by act and had been made available, directly or indirectly, to the plaintiff. Gallagher v. Omaha Public Power Dist., 225 Neb. 354, 405 N.W.2d 571 (1987). Recreation Liability Act is not limited to private persons; governmental subdivisions are "owners" within meaning of this section. Gallagher v. Omaha Public Power Dist., 225 Neb. 354, 405 N.W.2d 571 (1987).
NE Code § 37-733 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-733 - Land leased to state; duty of landowner.

37-733.  Land leased to state; duty of landowner.Unless otherwise agreed in writing, an owner of land leased to the state for recreational purposes owes no duty of care to keep that land safe for entry or use by others or to give warning to persons entering or going upon such land of any hazardous conditions, uses, structures, or activities thereon. An owner who leases land to the state for recreational purposes shall not by giving such lease (1) extend any assurance to any person using the land that the premises are safe for any purpose, (2) confer upon such persons the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed, or (3) assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of a person who enters upon the leased land. The provisions of this section shall apply whether the person entering upon the leased land is an invitee, licensee, trespasser, or otherwise.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 4, p. 590;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1004;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 347.
NE Code § 37-734 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-734 - Landowner; liability.

37-734.  Landowner; liability.Nothing in sections 37-729 to 37-736 limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists (1) for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity or (2) for injury suffered in any case where the owner of land charges the person or persons who enter or go on the land.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 5, p. 590;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1005;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 348;  Laws 2005, LB 3, § 1.  Annotations  The term "rental paid" is unconstitutionally vague, and accordingly, the last sentence of this section is invalid. Teters v. Scottsbluff Public Schools, 256 Neb. 645, 592 N.W.2d 155 (1999). A finding that an owner of property protected by this act did not act willfully or maliciously as described in this section is a finding of fact which will not be disturbed unless clearly wrong. Thies v. City of Omaha, 225 Neb. 817, 408 N.W.2d 306 (1987). In order for action to be willful or wanton, the evidence must show that one acted with actual knowledge that a danger existed and that he intentionally failed to act to prevent the harm which was reasonably likely to result. Gallagher v. Omaha Public Power Dist., 225 Neb. 354, 405 N.W.2d 571 (1987).
NE Code § 37-735 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-735 - Sections, how construed.

37-735.  Sections, how construed.Nothing in sections 37-729 to 37-736 creates a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to person or property.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 6, p. 590;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1006;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 349.  Annotations Because the Recreation Liability Act is in derogation of common law, the act is to be strictly construed. Dykes v. Scotts Bluff Cty. Ag. Socy., Inc., 260 Neb. 375, 617 N.W.2d 817 (2000).
NE Code § 37-736 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-736 - Obligation of person entering upon and using land.

37-736.  Obligation of person entering upon and using land.Nothing in sections 37-729 to 37-736 limits in any way the obligation of a person entering upon or using the land of another for recreational purposes to exercise due care in his or her use of such land in his or her activities thereon.Source   Laws 1965, c. 193, § 7, p. 590;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-1007;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 350.
NE Code § 37-801 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-801 - Act, how cited.

37-801.  Act, how cited.Sections 37-801 to 37-811 shall be known and may be cited as the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act.Source   Laws 1975, LB 145, § 1;   Laws 1984, LB 466, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-430;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 351.
NE Code § 37-802 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-802 - Terms, defined.

37-802.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 37-203 to 37-236, 37-238, 37-239, 37-241, and 37-243 to 37-247 and the following definitions are used:(1) Endangered species means any species of wildlife or wild plants whose continued existence as a viable component of the wild fauna or flora of the state is determined to be in jeopardy or any species of wildlife or wild plants which meets the criteria of the Endangered Species Act;(2) Extirpated species means any species of wildlife or wild plants which no longer exists or is found in Nebraska;(3) Nongame species means any species of mollusks, crustaceans, or vertebrate wildlife not legally classified as game bird, game animal, game fish, fur-bearing animal, threatened species, or endangered species by statute or regulation of this state;(4) Person means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, association, or other private entity or any officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the federal government, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any foreign government;(5) Species means any subspecies of wildlife or wild plants and any other group of wildlife of the same species or smaller taxa in common spatial arrangement that interbreed when mature;(6) Take means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or attempt to engage in any such conduct; and(7) Threatened species means any species of wild fauna or flora which appears likely to become endangered, either by determination of the commission or by criteria provided by the Endangered Species Act.Source   Laws 1975, LB 145, § 2;   Laws 1984, LB 466, § 3;   Laws 1987, LB 150, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 202;   R.S.1943, (1993), § 37-431;   Laws 1998, LB 922, § 352.