The bill amends section 75-156 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to modify the civil penalties imposed by the Public Service Commission for violations related to the Nebraska Uniform Standards for Modular Housing Units Act, the Uniform Standard Code for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles, and other relevant regulations. The new language establishes that the maximum civil penalty for violations of these acts is set at three thousand six hundred fifty dollars per violation and four million five hundred sixty-two thousand two hundred eighty-two dollars for any related series of violations occurring within one year. Additionally, the bill introduces a mechanism for annual adjustments to the maximum civil penalty based on the Consumer Price Index percentage difference.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the Public Service Commission may assess civil penalties of up to ten thousand dollars per day for violations by various entities, including wireless carriers and jurisdictional utilities, depending on the severity of the violation. It also clarifies that the commission can compromise or mitigate penalties prior to a hearing if all parties agree. The original section 75-156 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into the amended statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 75-156
Final Reading: 75-156
Slip Law: 75-156