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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-535 — NE Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-535
View Statute 14-535
Status: in_force

As soon as any contract is let pursuant to section 14-534 , the city council of a city of the metropolitan class is authorized to issue bonds of the city in amounts sufficient to pay for the total work to be done under such contract. Unless bonds are issued for such purpose, the contract shall not be performed and shall not be binding upon the city. Bonds issued under the provisions of section 14-534 shall be denominated grading bonds, and shall state upon the face of such bonds the street or part of street to be graded from the proceeds of such bonds. Such bonds shall be due and payable in five years from date of such bonds, shall draw interest at a rate not to exceed the rate of interest specified in section 45-104.01 , as such rate may from time to time be adjusted by the Legislature, payable semiannually, shall have interest coupons attached, and shall not be sold or disposed of below par. The proceeds from such bonds shall be used only for the purpose of paying the costs of the grading for which issued. Such bonds may be sold or disposed of in the manner deemed best or advisable. As the work of grading progresses, partial estimates may be allowed and paid and the final estimates paid as soon as allowed.

Laws 1921, c. 116, art. IV, § 24, p. 482;

C.S.1922, § 3650;

C.S.1929, § 14-527;

R.S.1943, § 14-535;

Laws 1980, LB 933, § 2;

Laws 1981, LB 167, § 3;

Laws 2022, LB800, § 186.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-1006 — NE Code / Chapter 69 / Section 69-1006
View Statute 69-1006
Status: in_force

Whenever any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowls or poultry, whether alive or dressed, shall be sold to any public buyer, a record of the same shall be taken by the purchaser, and signed by the seller. Such record shall be in a simple form, and for convenience may be made in book form in units of fifty or more, and a duplicate thereof made and furnished at the option of the parties. Such records shall provide for showing at least the number of birds or poultry purchased, and the kind or breed of poultry purchased, the name of the person or persons who raised the birds or poultry purchased, and if not raised by the seller, where he procured them. It is further provided that the wholesale dealer is exempt from the provisions of sections 69-1006 to 69-1008 upon purchase made by him from a retail dealer or a regular local agent, but not upon purchase made direct from a producer or an individual who procured the same from a producer. Regular local agents of a wholesaler, and retail dealers selling to the wholesaler, are likewise exempt from the provisions relating to the selling of poultry.

Laws 1967, c. 414, § 6, p. 1280.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2303 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2303
View Statute 38-2303
Status: in_force

Approved certification program means a certification process for nurse practitioners utilized by an approved certifying body that (1) requires evidence of completion of a formal program of study in the nurse practitioner clinical specialty, (2) requires successful completion of a nationally recognized certification examination developed by the approved certifying body, (3) provides an ongoing recertification program, and (4) is approved by the board.

Laws 1984, LB 724, § 7;

Laws 1996, LB 414, § 20;

Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 38;

Laws 2005, LB 256, § 53;

R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1716.02;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 795.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-807 — NE Code / Chapter 24 / Section 24-807
View Statute 24-807
Status: in_force

Upon the selection of any lawyer member or alternate lawyer member of any judicial nominating commission, the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall promptly certify his or her selection to the Governor and the Secretary of State.

Laws 1963, c. 124, § 7, p. 475;

Laws 1973, LB 110, § 4;

Laws 1991, LB 251, § 4;

Laws 1995, LB 303, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 10-402 — NE Code / Chapter 10 / Section 10-402
View Statute 10-402
Status: in_force

The proposition of the question must be accompanied by a provision to levy a tax annually for the payment of the interest on the bonds. An additional amount shall be levied and collected to pay the principal of such bonds.

Laws 1869, § 2, p. 92;

Laws 1870, § 1, p. 15;

R.S.1913, § 406;

C.S.1922, § 323;

C.S.1929, § 11-402;

R.S.1943, § 10-402;

Laws 2023, LB92, § 43.

Where proposition submitted provides for levying tax to pay interest but fails to provide levy for principal, bond issue may be enjoined. Cook v. City of Beatrice, 32 Neb. 80, 48 N.W. 828 (1891).

Where proposition submitted provides for levying tax to pay interest but fails to provide levy for principal, bond issue may be enjoined. Cook v. City of Beatrice, 32 Neb. 80, 48 N.W. 828 (1891).

Submission of proposition to levy tax is mandatory and must be complied with in issuing bonds. State ex rel. Berry v. Babcock, 21 Neb. 599, 33 N.W. 247 (1887).

Submission of proposition to levy tax is mandatory and must be complied with in issuing bonds. State ex rel. Berry v. Babcock, 21 Neb. 599, 33 N.W. 247 (1887).

If proposition submitted does not include provision to levy tax for payment of interest, bonds are void. Hamlin v. Meadville, 6 Neb. 227 (1877).

If proposition submitted does not include provision to levy tax for payment of interest, bonds are void. Hamlin v. Meadville, 6 Neb. 227 (1877).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-637 — NE Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-637
View Statute 48-637
Status: in_force

The final decisions of a hearing officer and the principles of law declared by him or her in arriving at such decisions, unless expressly or impliedly overruled by a later decision of a hearing officer or by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be binding upon the commissioner and any adjudicator in subsequent proceedings which involve similar questions of law, except that if in connection with any subsequent proceeding the commissioner or an adjudicator has serious doubt as to the correctness of any principle so declared, he or she may certify his or her findings of fact in such case together with the question of law involved to a hearing officer who, after giving notice and reasonable opportunity for hearing upon the law to all parties to such proceedings, shall thereupon certify to the commissioner, such adjudicator, and such parties his or her answer to the question submitted. If the question thus certified to a hearing officer arises in connection with a claim for benefits, a hearing officer in his or her discretion may remove to himself or herself the entire proceedings on such claim and, after proceeding in accordance with the requirements of sections 48-634 to 48-643 with respect to proceedings before a hearing officer, shall render his or her decision upon the entire claim.

Laws 1941, c. 94, § 4, p. 387;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 48-706;

R.S.1943, § 48-637;

Laws 2012, LB1058, § 5;

Laws 2017, LB172, § 55.

Provision is made for appeal to district court from determination of appeal tribunal. Beecham v. Falstaff Brewing Corporation, 150 Neb. 792, 36 N.W.2d 233 (1949).

Provision is made for appeal to district court from determination of appeal tribunal. Beecham v. Falstaff Brewing Corporation, 150 Neb. 792, 36 N.W.2d 233 (1949).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1063 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-1063
38-1063
Status: in_force

No application for any type of licensure shall be considered complete unless all information requested in the application has been supplied, all seals and signatures required have been obtained, and all supporting and documentary evidence has been received by the department.

Laws 1986, LB 318, § 49;

Laws 1989, LB 344, § 8;

Laws 2003, LB 242, § 82;

R.S.1943, (2003) § 71-388;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 325;

Laws 2018, LB731, § 17.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2224 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2224
View Statute 38-2224
Status: in_force

Before recognizing a home state license to practice nursing issued by a state which is a party to the Nurse Licensure Compact, the board shall determine that such state's qualifications for a nursing license are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than the minimum qualifications for issuance of a Nebraska license under the Nurse Practice Act.

Laws 2000, LB 523, § 4;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.19;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 780.

Nurse Licensure Compact, see sections 71-1795 to 71-1795.02 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-2131 — NE Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-2131
View Statute 25-2131
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained authorizes the recovery of more than the just value of the timber taken from uncultivated woodland for the repair of a public highway or bridge in its immediate neighborhood.

R.S.1867, Code § 637, p. 506;

R.S.1913, § 8248;

C.S.1922, § 9201;

C.S.1929, § 20-2133;

R.S.1943, § 25-2131.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 55-437 — NE Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-437
View Statute 55-437
Status: in_force

(1) If a specification before a court-martial has been dismissed on motion and the ruling does not amount to a finding of not guilty, the convening authority may return the record to the court for reconsideration of the ruling and any further appropriate action.

(2) Where there is an apparent error or omission in the record or where the record shows improper or inconsistent action by a court-martial with respect to a finding or sentence which can be rectified without material prejudice to the substantial rights of the accused, the convening authority may return the record to the court for appropriate action. In no case, however, may the record be returned:

(a) For reconsideration of a finding of not guilty of any specification, or a ruling which amounts to a finding of not guilty;

(b) For reconsideration of a finding of not guilty of any charge, unless the record shows a finding of guilty under a specification laid under that charge, which sufficiently alleges a violation of some section of this code; or

(c) For increasing the severity of the sentence unless the sentence prescribed for the offense is mandatory.

Laws 1969, c. 458, § 37, p. 1569.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 66-1830 — NE Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-1830
View Statute 66-1830
Status: in_force

(1) The office of public advocate is created as a separate and independent division within the commission. The public advocate shall represent the interests of Nebraska citizens and all classes of jurisdictional utility ratepayers, other than high-volume ratepayers, in matters involving jurisdictional utilities and shall act as trial staff before the commission. In the exercise of his or her powers, the public advocate shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the provision of safe, efficient, and reliable utility services at just and reasonable rates.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 75-105 , the executive director of the commission, upon consultation with the members of the commission, shall appoint the public advocate. The public advocate shall serve a four-year term and shall be removed only for good cause. The executive director shall be responsible for reviewing the performance of the public advocate, for removing the public advocate in accordance with law, and for filling any vacancy in that position in the same manner as the original appointment.

(3) The public advocate shall be an attorney and shall have experience in consumer-related utility issues or in the operation, management, or regulation of utilities. No person owning stocks or bonds in a corporation subject in whole or in part to regulation by the commission or who has any pecuniary interest in such corporation shall be appointed as public advocate.

Laws 2003, LB 790, § 30.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-1116 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-1116
View Statute 13-1116
Status: reserved

During the period any area is designated as an industrial area as provided by sections 13-1111 to 13-1120 , the county board in which the greater area of real estate is located shall have exclusive jurisdiction for zoning and otherwise regulating the use of the industrial area in such a way as to confer upon the owners and users thereof the benefits of a designated tract to be held and reserved for industrial purposes only; Provided, such authority shall not be granted to the county board if the zoning of such designated area is within the jurisdiction of any city or village.

Laws 1957, c. 51, § 5, p. 241;

Laws 1965, c. 84, § 5, p. 325;

Laws 1979, LB 217, § 5;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 19-2505.

County board has authority to designate industrial areas for zoning. City of Grand Island v. Ehlers, 180 Neb. 331, 142 N.W.2d 770 (1966).

County board has authority to designate industrial areas for zoning. City of Grand Island v. Ehlers, 180 Neb. 331, 142 N.W.2d 770 (1966).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-1116 — NE Code / Chapter 19 / Section 13-1116
13-1116
Status: reserved

During the period any area is designated as an industrial area as provided by sections 13-1111 to 13-1120 , the county board in which the greater area of real estate is located shall have exclusive jurisdiction for zoning and otherwise regulating the use of the industrial area in such a way as to confer upon the owners and users thereof the benefits of a designated tract to be held and reserved for industrial purposes only; Provided, such authority shall not be granted to the county board if the zoning of such designated area is within the jurisdiction of any city or village.

Laws 1957, c. 51, § 5, p. 241;

Laws 1965, c. 84, § 5, p. 325;

Laws 1979, LB 217, § 5;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 19-2505.

County board has authority to designate industrial areas for zoning. City of Grand Island v. Ehlers, 180 Neb. 331, 142 N.W.2d 770 (1966).

County board has authority to designate industrial areas for zoning. City of Grand Island v. Ehlers, 180 Neb. 331, 142 N.W.2d 770 (1966).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-336 — NE Code / Chapter 37 / Section 37-336
View Statute 37-336
Status: in_force

(1) State wildlife management areas shall be administered by the commission but not as a part of the state park system nor with park funds.

(2) The commission may establish and collect reasonable fees for the use of operated facilities of a personal-service nature in state wildlife management areas, may in its sole discretion grant concessions in such areas for the provision of appropriate services to the public, may grant permits for certain land or other resource utilization commensurate with the purposes of this section, and may prescribe and collect appropriate fees or rentals therefor. The proceeds of all such fees, rentals, and other revenue from operated facilities, concessions, or permits shall be deposited in the State Game Fund.

(3) Any person violating this section or the regulations governing the public use or administration of a state wildlife management area shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

(4) For purposes of this section, state wildlife management areas means those areas which are primarily of public hunting, fishing, or other wildlife values, and which cannot logically be classified in one of the categories listed in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of section 37-338 , when so designated by the commission to be maintained from fish and game funds.

Laws 1959, c. 436, § 12, p. 1467;

Laws 1978, LB 613, § 4;

R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-815.32;

Laws 1998, LB 922, § 94.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1518 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1518
View Statute 39-1518
Status: in_force

If the county board of supervisors determines that there are insufficient funds in the county road and bridge fund to compensate a township for the transfer of road machinery, equipment, and material for the construction and maintenance of roads within that township or to pay the cost of making payments on the contracts of purchase or lease of road machinery, equipment, and material assumed by the county under section 39-1517 , the board may issue registered warrants for the purpose of paying such costs. The total amount of such warrants issued shall not exceed the total appraised value of all such road machinery and equipment received from all townships plus the amount necessary to make such payments on the contracts of purchase or lease of road machinery, equipment, and material assumed by such county. The proceeds received from the sale of the warrants shall only be used for the purpose for which the warrants are authorized to be issued. Whenever any county board of supervisors issues warrants under this section, the board shall levy a tax upon the taxable value of the taxable property in such county at the first tax-levying period after such warrants are issued sufficient to pay the warrants and the interest on such warrants. If the board deems it advisable not to make all of such levy in any one year, then the board may make an annual tax levy at not more than the next three tax-levying periods occurring after the issuance of the warrants, the total of which levies shall be sufficient to pay the warrants and the interest.

Laws 1957, c. 155, art. II, § 18, p. 520;

Laws 1992, LB 1063, § 35;

Laws 1992, Second Spec. Sess., LB 1, § 35.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 59-1405 — NE Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59-1405
View Statute 59-1405
Status: in_force

All music licensing agencies who sell, license the use of, or in any manner whatsoever dispose of, in this state, the performing rights in or to any copyrighted musical composition shall refrain from discriminating in price or terms between licensees similarly situated, except that differentials based upon applicable business factors which justify different prices or terms shall not be considered discriminations within the meaning of this section. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent price changes from time to time by reason of changing conditions affecting the market for or marketability of performing rights.

Laws 1945, c. 139, § 5, p. 440;

Laws 2018, LB1120, § 39.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3109 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3109
View Statute 23-3109
Status: in_force

(1) Competitive bidding shall not be required (a) when purchasing unique or noncompetitive items, (b) when purchasing petroleum products, (c) when obtaining professional services or equipment maintenance, or (d) when the price has been established by one of the following: (i) The federal General Services Administration; (ii) the materiel division of the Department of Administrative Services; or (iii) a cooperative purchasing agreement by which supplies, equipment, or services are procured in accordance with a contract established by another governmental entity or group of governmental entities if the contract was established in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to the establishing governmental entity or, if a group, the lead governmental entity.

(2) The county board may, by majority vote of its members, waive the bidding requirements of the County Purchasing Act if such waiver is necessary to meet an emergency which threatens serious loss of life, health, or property in the county.

(3) The county board may waive the bidding requirements of the County Purchasing Act if the county can save a significant amount of money through an auction. The amount of the purchase shall not exceed a maximum dollar amount set by the county board at a regular or special meeting of the board as described in this subsection. Notice of such special meeting shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county at least five days before the special meeting. If no edition of a newspaper of general circulation within the county is to be finalized for printing prior to such publication deadline, notice of such special meeting shall be (a) posted by the newspaper to the newspaper's website, if available, (b) posted by the newspaper on a statewide website established and maintained as a repository for such notices by a majority of Nebraska newspapers, and (c) posted by the county board at the courthouse. Such special meeting may be conducted by virtual conferencing. The county board shall, at its next regular meeting following the purchase, approve the purchase price by a vote of the county board. If no bids are received, the county board may purchase the personal property on the open market.

Laws 1985, LB 393, § 9;

Laws 2003, LB 41, § 4;

Laws 2024, LB938, § 5.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-2004 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2004
View Statute 8-2004
Status: in_force

Section 8-2003 does not apply to any information required by statute or rule and regulation to be maintained by or provided to a governmental agency while the information is in the possession of the governmental agency to the extent applicable law expressly authorizes its disclosure.

Laws 1995, LB 626, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-3906 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-3906
View Statute 43-3906
Status: in_force

A petition under the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act must be verified and include a copy of any existing child custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in section 43-3907 . Subject to subsection (e) of section 43-1246 , if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:

(1) the name, date of birth, and gender of the child;

(2) the customary address and current physical location of the child;

(3) the identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;

(4) a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action;

(5) a statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case; and

(6) any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child custody determination under section 43-1246 .

Laws 2007, LB341, § 6.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 15-265 — NE Code / Chapter 15 / Section 15-265
View Statute 15-265
Status: in_force

The mayor and city council of a city of the primary class shall have supervision and control of all public ways and public grounds within the city and shall require the same to be kept open, in repair, and free from nuisances.

Laws 1901, c. 16, § 96, p. 105;

R.S.1913, § 4475;

C.S.1922, § 3860;

C.S.1929, § 15-263;

R.S.1943, § 15-265;

Laws 2020, LB1003, § 75.

Performance of duty under this section is part of business of city of Lincoln within contemplation of compensation law. Sentor v. City of Lincoln, 124 Neb. 403, 246 N.W. 924 (1933).

Performance of duty under this section is part of business of city of Lincoln within contemplation of compensation law. Sentor v. City of Lincoln, 124 Neb. 403, 246 N.W. 924 (1933).

Allowing and regulating entrances to basements through sidewalks is within discretion of city authorities. State ex rel. McNerney v. Armstrong, 97 Neb. 343, 149 N.W. 786 (1914).

Allowing and regulating entrances to basements through sidewalks is within discretion of city authorities. State ex rel. McNerney v. Armstrong, 97 Neb. 343, 149 N.W. 786 (1914).

City has general control of its streets and of the grades thereof. Omaha, L. & B. Ry. Co. v. City of Lincoln, 97 Neb. 122, 149 N.W. 319 (1914).

City has general control of its streets and of the grades thereof. Omaha, L. & B. Ry. Co. v. City of Lincoln, 97 Neb. 122, 149 N.W. 319 (1914).

City must keep streets and sidewalks free of obstructions for entire width, and is not estopped by past failure to enforce. Chapman v. City of Lincoln, 84 Neb. 534, 121 N.W. 596 (1909).

City must keep streets and sidewalks free of obstructions for entire width, and is not estopped by past failure to enforce. Chapman v. City of Lincoln, 84 Neb. 534, 121 N.W. 596 (1909).

Owners need not repair until notified. City of Lincoln v. Janesch, 63 Neb. 707, 89 N.W. 280 (1902).

Owners need not repair until notified. City of Lincoln v. Janesch, 63 Neb. 707, 89 N.W. 280 (1902).