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Can I tape in Nebraska?

Neb. Rev. Stat. � 86-290: A person who is a party to a wire, electronic or oral communication, or who has obtained prior consent from a party, can record or disclose the contents of that communication without violating the law, so long as there is no criminal or tortious purpose behind the recording or disclosure. Illegal interceptions are felonies that can be punished with fines up to $10,000 and five years in prison. Neb. Rev. Stat. � 28-105.

In addition, anyone whose conversation has been illegally intercepted is specifically authorized to recover through a civil action monetary damages, litigation costs and attorney fees. Neb. Rev. Stat. � 86-297.

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