Nebraska laws by category

Consumer (1.4G) fireworks are legal in Nebraska, but wire sparklers are excluded and illegal (Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1241, 28-1244). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Nebraska has permitless concealed carry since September 2, 2023: anyone who is not a minor or a prohibited person may carry a concealed handgun anywhere in Nebraska not listed below, with or without a permit, resident or visitor (Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1202.01). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Nebraska is a license state: beer, wine and spirits are sold by privately licensed retailers — a Class D license covers all alcoholic liquor for off-premises sale and a Class B license beer only (Neb. Rev. Stat. 53-124). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Nebraska, state law bans all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires and land-clearing fires statewide (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-520.01). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Nebraska, anyone 16 or older needs a fishing permit to take or try to take sportfish, bullfrogs, snapping turtles, barred salamanders or mussels from any water body; the permit includes the required Aquatic Habitat Stamp. Permits are issued by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC).

Nebraska's state sales and use tax rate is 5.5%. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Nebraska allows medical cannabis only (Initiatives 437 and 438, 2024). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Nebraska, anyone hunting antelope, elk, bighorn sheep or deer under a firearm or muzzleloader permit must display at least 400 sq in of hunter orange on the head, chest and back. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Sports betting is legal in Nebraska only in person, and you must be 21 or older. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Nebraska, anyone born after December 31, 1985 must complete a Game and Parks Commission-approved boating safety course and hold a valid boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (jet ski) (Neb. Rev. Stat. 37-1241.06). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

No Nebraska statute bans switchblade/automatic knives; only minors and prohibited persons are barred from carrying concealed weapons, so an adult may own and carry an automatic (Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1202).