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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-5237.01 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-5237.01
View Statute 44-5237.01
Status: in_force

(1) Creditable coverage shall mean, with respect to an individual, coverage of the individual under any of the following:

(a) A group health plan;

(b) Health insurance coverage;

(c) Part A or Part B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act;

(d) Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., other than coverage consisting solely of benefits under section 1928 of the act, 42 U.S.C. 1396s;

(e) 10 U.S.C. chapter 55, as such chapter existed on January 1, 2003;

(f) A medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization;

(g) A state health benefits risk pool;

(h) A health plan offered under 5 U.S.C. 8901 et seq.;

(i) A public health plan as defined under regulations promulgated by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services; and

(j) A health benefit plan under 22 U.S.C. 2504.

(2) Creditable coverage shall not include any coverage that occurs before a significant break in coverage. For purposes of this section, a significant break in coverage shall mean any period of sixty-three consecutive days during all of which the individual does not have any creditable coverage, except that neither a waiting period nor an affiliation period shall be taken into account in determining a significant break in coverage.

(3) Creditable coverage shall not include coverage consisting solely of coverage of excepted benefits as that term is defined in the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 29 U.S.C. 1191b, and regulations adopted pursuant to the act and in effect on April 19, 1998.

Laws 1997, LB 862, § 33;

Laws 1998, LB 1035, § 11;

Laws 2003, LB 6, § 2.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 19-3307 — NE Code / Chapter 16 / Section 19-3307
19-3307
Status: in_force

The remedies provided in the Offstreet Parking District Act for the enforcement of taxes or assessments levied or bonds issued pursuant to the act are not exclusive.

Laws 1967, c. 60, § 7, p. 200;

R.S.Supp.,1967, § 16-818;

Laws 1969, c. 88, § 7, p. 440;

Laws 2019, LB193, § 185.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2829 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-2829
View Statute 44-2829
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created an Excess Liability Fund to be collected and received by the director for the exclusive use and purposes stated in the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act. Such fund and any income from it shall be held by the State Treasurer in trust, deposited in a separate account, and invested and reinvested pursuant to law.

(2) To create the fund, an annual surcharge shall be levied on all health care providers in Nebraska who have qualified under sections 44-2824 and 44-2827 . The surcharge for each health care provider shall be determined by the director subject to the following limitations:

(a) The annual surcharge shall not exceed fifty percent of the annual premium paid by such health care provider for maintenance of current financial responsibility as provided in sections 44-2827 and 44-2837 to 44-2839 ; and

(b) The charge shall not exceed the amount necessary to maintain the fund in the amount stated in section 44-2830 .

(3) Such surcharge and any primary insurance premiums due under sections 44-2837 to 44-2839 shall be due and payable within thirty days after the health care provider has qualified in Nebraska pursuant to section 44-2824 and shall be payable annually thereafter in such amounts as may be determined by the director insofar as the surcharge is concerned and by the risk manager insofar as primary liability coverage is concerned.

(4) The net premiums payable for primary insurance provided by the risk manager pursuant to sections 44-2837 to 44-2839 shall be deposited in the fund at least annually by the risk manager.

(5) If the annual premium surcharge or premiums for primary insurance under sections 44-2837 to 44-2839 are not paid within the time specified in subsection (3) of this section, the qualification of the health care provider under section 44-2824 shall be suspended until the annual premiums are paid. Such suspension shall not be effective as to patients claiming against the health care provider unless, at least thirty days before the effective date of the suspension, a written notice giving the date upon which the suspension becomes effective has been provided by the director to the health care provider.

(6) The Director of Insurance, as administrator of the fund, shall be responsible for legal defense of the fund. The director, using money from the fund as deemed necessary, appropriate, or desirable, may purchase the services of persons, firms, and corporations to aid in protecting the fund against claims. The Department of Justice shall not be responsible for legal defense of the fund. All expenses of collecting, protecting, and administering the fund shall be paid from the fund.

Laws 1976, LB 434, § 29;

Laws 1984, LB 692, § 10;

Laws 1986, LB 1005, § 4;

Laws 2003, LB 146, § 3;

Laws 2004, LB 998, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 9-302 — NE Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9-302
View Statute 9-302
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act is to protect the health and welfare of the public, to protect the economic welfare and interest in pickle card sales and winnings, to insure that the profits derived from the operation of lottery by the sale of pickle cards are accurately reported in order that their revenue-raising potential be fully exposed, to insure that the profits are used for legitimate purposes, and to prevent the purposes for which the profits of lottery by the sale of pickle cards are to be used from being subverted by improper elements. Lottery by the sale of pickle cards shall be played and conducted only by those methods permitted in the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act. No other form, means of selection, or method of play shall be authorized or permitted.

(2) The purpose of the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act is also to completely and fairly regulate each level of the traditional marketing scheme of pickle cards to insure fairness, quality, and compliance with the Constitution of the State of Nebraska. To accomplish such purpose, the regulation and licensure of manufacturers of pickle cards, nonprofit organizations, distributors, sales agents, pickle card operators, and any other person involved in the marketing scheme are necessary.

Laws 1986, LB 1027, § 68;

Laws 1988, LB 1232, § 5.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-3344 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-3344
View Statute 43-3344
Status: in_force

Support order payments placed in the Title IV-D Support Payment Distributive Fund shall be exempt from the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. If, within three years after the date of receipt, the Title IV-D Division is unable to disburse support order payments collected pursuant to law and also unable to return the collected payments to the noncustodial parent, such payments shall be considered abandoned property. This abandoned property shall be used by the state for child support enforcement as provided by the rules and regulations of the division.

Laws 1999, LB 637, § 4;

Laws 2000, LB 972, § 30;

Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 5.

Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, see section 69-1329 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2907 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-2907
View Statute 44-2907
Status: in_force

The board of directors of an association formed pursuant to sections 44-2901 to 44-2918 shall be comprised of not fewer than five nor more than twenty-one persons and a majority of them must be residents of the State of Nebraska. A person convicted of a felony may not be a director and all directors must be of good moral character and known professional, administrative or business ability, such business ability to include a practical knowledge of insurance, finance, or investment. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, the board of directors shall make all bylaws. If the number of, or qualifications for, directors shall be amended in the articles or bylaws, such change shall not affect the incumbent directors for the term of office for which they were elected.

Laws 1976, LB 809, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-708 — NE Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70-708
View Statute 70-708
Status: in_force

The original copy of the articles of incorporation shall be signed by the incorporators, and acknowledged before any officer authorized by the law of this state to acknowledge the execution of deeds and conveyances. It shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. If the Secretary of State finds that the articles of incorporation conform to law, he shall, when the fees prescribed by section 70-733 have been paid, (1) endorse on the original copy the word filed, and the month, day and year of the filing thereof; (2) file the original in his office; and (3) issue a certificate of incorporation to the incorporators. The incorporators shall file for recording a true copy of the articles of incorporation in the office of the county clerk in the county in which the principal office of the corporation in this state is located.

Laws 1937, c. 50, § 8, p. 206;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 70-808;

R.S.1943, § 70-708.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-3411 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3411
View Statute 2-3411
Status: in_force

The director shall make an annual report, at least thirty days prior to January 1 of each year, showing all income and expenses and any other facts relevant to sections 2-3401 to 2-3416 . The report shall be available to the public.

Laws 1976, LB 514, § 11.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-372 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-372
View Statute 44-372
Status: in_force

Any policy containing a provision for a deferred annuity on the life of the insured only, unless paid for by a single premium, shall provide that in the event of the nonpayment of any premium after three full years' premium shall have been paid, the annuity shall automatically become converted into a paid-up annuity for such proportion of the original annuity as the number of completed years' premiums paid bears to the total number of premiums required under the contract.

Laws 1913, c. 154, § 146, p. 469;

R.S.1913, § 3283;

Laws 1919, c. 190, tit. V, art. XI, § 11, p. 651;

C.S.1922, § 7890;

C.S.1929, § 44-1111;

R.S.1943, § 44-372.

Legislature has used the word premiums as descriptive of the payment on annuity contracts. Bankers Life Ins. Co. v. Laughlin, 160 Neb. 480, 70 N.W.2d 474 (1955).

Legislature has used the word premiums as descriptive of the payment on annuity contracts. Bankers Life Ins. Co. v. Laughlin, 160 Neb. 480, 70 N.W.2d 474 (1955).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-173 — NE Code / Chapter 17 / Section 17-173
View Statute 17-173
Status: in_force

Sections 17-163 to 17-173 are supplementary to existing statutes relating to cities of the second class and confer upon such cities powers not heretofore granted.

Laws 1957, c. 29, § 11, p. 189.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2225 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-2225
38-2225
Status: in_force

(1) A temporary license to practice nursing may be issued to:

(a) An individual seeking to obtain licensure or reinstatement of his or her license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse when he or she has not practiced nursing in the last five years. A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid only for the duration of the review course of study and only for nursing practice required for the review course of study;

(b) Graduates of approved programs of nursing who have passed the licensure examination, pending the completion of application for Nebraska licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. A temporary license issued under this subdivision is valid for a period not to exceed sixty days;

(c) Nurses currently licensed in another state as either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who have graduated from an educational program approved by the board, pending completion of application for Nebraska licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. A temporary license issued under this subdivision shall be valid for a period not to exceed sixty days; or

(d) Military spouses as provided in section 38-129.01 .

(2) A temporary license issued pursuant to subdivision (1)(a), (b), or (c) of this section may be extended by the department, with the recommendation of the board.

Laws 1953, c. 245, § 8(3), p. 841;

Laws 1975, LB 422, § 11;

Laws 1980, LB 847, § 7;

Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 58;

Laws 1995, LB 563, § 20;

Laws 2002, LB 1062, § 24;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.16;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 781;

Laws 2017, LB88, § 73.

The Board of Nursing has power to deny a license upon proof applicant is guilty of unprofessional conduct, and upon review de novo district court may not substitute its own judgment on that issue. Scott v. State ex rel. Board of Nursing, 196 Neb. 681, 244 N.W.2d 683 (1976).

The Board of Nursing has power to deny a license upon proof applicant is guilty of unprofessional conduct, and upon review de novo district court may not substitute its own judgment on that issue. Scott v. State ex rel. Board of Nursing, 196 Neb. 681, 244 N.W.2d 683 (1976).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-1215 — NE Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68-1215
View Statute 68-1215
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining eligibility of a household for the low-income home energy assistance program pursuant to section 68-1201 as administered by the State of Nebraska pursuant to the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 8621 to 8630, the Department of Health and Human Services shall apply a household total annual income level of one hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty level published annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or such successor agency which publishes the federal poverty level.

Laws 2021, LB306, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1356 — NE Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25-1356
View Statute 25-1356
Status: in_force

A person that files a motion under subsection (a) of section 25-1355 to vacate registration of a Canadian judgment may request the court to stay enforcement of the judgment pending determination of the motion. The court shall grant the stay if the person establishes a likelihood of success on the merits with regard to a ground listed in subsection (b) of section 25-1355 for vacating a registration. The court may require the person to provide security in an amount determined by the court as a condition of granting the stay.

Laws 2021, LB501, § 20.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1636 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1636
View Statute 39-1636
Status: in_force

Each time any improvement is made to any road, street, or highway in the district, a copy of the plans and specifications shall be filed in the office of the county highway superintendent of the county or counties in which such district is located. After the court decree of validation has been entered, a copy of the pleadings and showings, as well as the final decree of the court, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and the county engineer in the county or counties in which the road improvement district is located.

Laws 1957, c. 155, art. III, § 36, p. 539.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-1741.03 — NE Code / Chapter 18 / Section 18-1741.03
View Statute 18-1741.03
Status: in_force

To ensure uniformity, the Supreme Court may prescribe the form of the handicapped parking citation to be used for handicapped parking infractions. The handicapped parking citation shall include a description of the handicapped parking infraction, the time and place at which the person cited is to appear, a warning that failure to appear in accordance with the command of the citation is a punishable offense, and such other matter as the Supreme Court deems appropriate, but shall not include a place for the cited person's social security number. The handicapped parking citation shall provide space for an affidavit by a peace officer certifying that the recipient of the citation is the lawful possessor in his or her own right of a handicapped or disabled parking permit and that the peace officer has personally viewed the permit. The Supreme Court may provide that a copy of the handicapped parking citation constitutes the complaint filed in the trial court.

Laws 1993, LB 632, § 3;

Laws 1996, LB 1211, § 10;

Laws 2002, LB 82, § 2;

Laws 2011, LB163, § 10;

Laws 2021, LB163, § 109.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-3606 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-3606
View Statute 71-3606
Status: in_force

Upon commitment, the person shall be confined until such time as the responsible attending physician determines that the patient no longer has communicable tuberculosis or that his discharge will not endanger public health.

Laws 1963, c. 399, § 6, p. 1276.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2807 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2807
View Statute 38-2807
Status: in_force

Administration means the act of (1) administering, (2) keeping a record of such activity, and (3) observing, monitoring, reporting, and otherwise taking appropriate action regarding desired effect, side effect, interaction, and contraindication associated with administering the drug or device.

Laws 2007, LB463, § 903.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-237 — NE Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-237
View Statute 32-237
Status: in_force

If any judge or clerk of election or inspector fails to appear at the appropriate hour, the inspector or remaining judges and clerks shall notify the county clerk, select a registered voter to serve in place of the absent person, and proceed to conduct the election. The registered voter shall be affiliated with the same political party as the absent person if possible.

Laws 1994, LB 76, § 57;

Laws 1997, LB 764, § 25;

Laws 1999, LB 802, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-1584 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-1584
View Statute 2-1584
Status: in_force

The department may request and utilize assistance in the administration of the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Fund from natural resources districts, from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Service Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, and from any other appropriate local, state, or federal agencies. Such assistance may include accepting and approving applications for funds and designing, laying out, and certifying the proper completion of projects and practices.

Laws 1983, LB 236, § 7;

Laws 1993, LB 247, § 3;

Laws 1999, LB 403, § 3;

Laws 2000, LB 900, § 30.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-298 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-298
View Statute 23-298
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners, as herein provided, shall be the legal successor of the board of supervisors in said county. Such board shall thereafter be governed by the laws that shall govern counties not under township organization, and in the same manner that said county would have been governed had not such organization been adopted.

Laws 1885, c. 43, § 7, p. 237;

R.S.1913, § 1062;

C.S.1922, § 964;

C.S.1929, § 26-278;

R.S.1943, § 23-298;

Laws 1945, c. 42, § 4, p. 204.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-2905 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2905
View Statute 8-2905
Status: in_force

For purposes of the Nebraska Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Agencies means:

(a) The Adult Protective Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services; and

(b) The Department of Banking and Finance;

(2) Agent has the same meaning as in section 8-1101 ;

(3) Broker-dealer has the same meaning as in section 8-1101 ;

(4) Eligible adult means:

(a) A senior adult as defined in section 28-366.01 ; or

(b) A vulnerable adult as defined in section 28-371 ;

(5) Financial exploitation means:

(a) The wrongful or unauthorized taking, withholding, appropriation, or use of money, assets, or other property of an eligible adult; or

(b) Any act or omission taken by a person, including through the use of a power of attorney, guardianship, or conservatorship of an eligible adult, to:

(i) Obtain control, through deception, intimidation, or undue influence, over the eligible adult's money, assets, or other property to deprive the eligible adult of the ownership, use, benefit, or possession of his or her money, assets, or other property; or

(ii) Convert money, assets, or other property of the eligible adult to deprive such eligible adult of the ownership, use, benefit, or possession of his or her money, assets, or other property;

(6) Investment adviser has the same meaning as in section 8-1101 ;

(7) Investment adviser representative has the same meaning as in section 8-1101 ; and

(8) Qualified person means any broker-dealer, investment adviser, agent, investment adviser representative, or person who serves in a supervisory, compliance, or legal capacity for a broker-dealer or investment adviser.

Laws 2021, LB297, § 2.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-3231 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3231
View Statute 2-3231
Status: in_force

Each district shall have the power and authority to:

(1) Contract for the construction, preservation, operation, and maintenance of tunnels, reservoirs, regulating or reregulating basins, diversion works and canals, dams, drains, drainage systems, or other projects for a purpose mentioned in section 2-3229 , and necessary works incident thereto, and to hold the federal government or any agency thereof free from liability arising from any construction;

(2) Contract with the United States for a water supply and water distribution and drainage systems under any Act of Congress providing for or permitting such contract;

(3) Acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise mutually arrange to administer and manage any project works undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies; except that this section shall not apply to any project being administered or managed by any public power district, public power and irrigation district, or metropolitan utilities district; and

(4) Act as agent of the United States, or any of its agencies, or for this state or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of any project within its boundaries.

Laws 1969, c. 9, § 31, p. 120;

Laws 2007, LB701, § 12.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-263.02 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-263.02
View Statute 46-263.02
Status: in_force

The Chief Water Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to offer and pay out of the fees collected by the Chief Water Officer rewards of not to exceed twenty-five dollars in any case for the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons violating the provisions of section 46-263.01 .

Laws 1947, c. 172, § 4, p. 522;

Laws 2000, LB 900, § 124;

Laws 2025, LB317, § 105.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-383 — NE Code / Chapter 28 / Section 28-383
View Statute 28-383
Status: in_force

No person shall be considered to be abused for the sole reason that such person relies upon spiritual means alone for treatment in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination in lieu of medical treatment.

Laws 1988, LB 463, § 36.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 68-1006 — NE Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68-1006
View Statute 68-1006
Status: in_force

The amount of assistance to the aged, blind or disabled shall be based on the need of the individual and the circumstances existing in each case. When permitted by the federal old age and survivors insurance act, any accumulations of increased benefits under such act may be disregarded when determining need. Payments shall be made by state warrant directly to each recipient.

Laws 1965, c. 395, § 6, p. 1266;

Laws 1965, c. 397, § 2, p. 1277;

Laws 1967, c. 410, § 1, p. 1274;

Laws 1969, c. 535, § 2, p. 2180.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2271 — NE Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29-2271
View Statute 29-2271
Status: in_force

Section 29-2270 shall not apply to individuals who pass the general education development test or who earn a high school diploma. Subdivision (2) of section 29-2270 shall not apply to an individual required to attend school pursuant to section 79-201 .

Laws 1994, LB 1250, § 2;

Laws 1996, LB 900, § 1034.