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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-258 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-258
View Statute 46-258
Status: in_force

Any owner or person in control of any ditch for irrigation purposes shall have the ditch in order to receive water from the source of supply on or before April 15 of each year, shall construct necessary outlets in the banks for the delivery of water to all persons who are entitled to the same, and shall maintain a substantial headgate and measuring box or weir at the head of each lateral, which shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Chief Water Officer. A multiplicity of outlets shall be avoided. The outlet shall be at the most convenient and practicable point consistent with the protection and safety of the ditch and the efficient distribution of water among the various claimants thereof.

Laws 1919, c. 190, tit. VII, art. V, div. 3, § 12, p. 850;

C.S.1922, § 8462;

C.S.1929, § 46-612;

R.S.1943, § 46-258;

Laws 2000, LB 900, § 122;

Laws 2025, LB317, § 103.

This section does not affect the duty of irrigation district to furnish water, but only prescribes upon whom duty to construct outlets rests. State ex rel. Clarke v. Gering Irr. Dist., 109 Neb. 642, 192 N.W. 212 (1923).

This section does not affect the duty of irrigation district to furnish water, but only prescribes upon whom duty to construct outlets rests. State ex rel. Clarke v. Gering Irr. Dist., 109 Neb. 642, 192 N.W. 212 (1923).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-917 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-917
View Statute 23-917
Status: in_force

After the adoption of the county budget, no county shall be liable, either on any contract, implied contract or on any obligation arising by operation of law, for any merchandise, machinery, materials, supplies or other property delivered to or for any services rendered such county in pursuance of any contract entered into by or on behalf of such county in violation of the provisions of section 23-916 .

Laws 1937, c. 56, § 10, p. 229;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 26-2110;

R.S.1943, § 23-917.

This section is applicable when contract is in violation of preceding section. Becker v. County of Platte, 155 Neb. 180, 50 N.W.2d 814 (1952).

This section is applicable when contract is in violation of preceding section. Becker v. County of Platte, 155 Neb. 180, 50 N.W.2d 814 (1952).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2219 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-2219
38-2219
Status: in_force

(1) The Nurse Practice Act does not prohibit performance of health maintenance activities by a designated care aide for a competent adult at the direction of such adult or at the direction of a caretaker for a minor child or incompetent adult.

(2) Health maintenance activities are those activities which enable the minor child or adult to live in his or her home and community. Such activities are those specialized procedures, beyond activities of daily living, which the minor child or adult is unable to perform for himself or herself and which the attending physician or registered nurse determines can be safely performed in the home and community by a designated care aide as directed by a competent adult or caretaker.

(3) A competent adult is someone who has the capability and capacity to make an informed decision.

(4) For purposes of this section, caretaker means a person who (a) is directly and personally involved in providing care for a minor child or incompetent adult and (b) is the parent, foster parent, family member, friend, or legal guardian of such minor child or incompetent adult.

Laws 1995, LB 563, § 9;

Laws 1997, LB 66, § 1;

Laws 1999, LB 594, § 41;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.30;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 775.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2720 — NE Code / Chapter 18 / Section 18-2720
View Statute 18-2720
Status: in_force

(1) If the economic development program involves the establishment of a loan fund, the governing body of the city shall designate an appropriate individual to assume primary responsibility for loan servicing and shall provide such other assistance or additional personnel as may be required. The individual may be an employee of the city, or the city may contract with an appropriate business or financial institution for loan servicing functions. The governing body of the city shall be provided with an account of the status of each loan outstanding, program income, and current investments of unexpended funds on a monthly basis. Program income shall mean payments of principal and interest on loans made from the loan fund and the interest earned on these funds.

(2) Records kept on such accounts and reports made to the governing body of the city shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (a) The name of the borrower; (b) the purpose of the loan; (c) the date the loan was made; (d) the amount of the loan; (e) the basic terms of the loan, including the interest rate, the maturity date, and the frequency of payments; and (f) the payments made to date and the current balance due.

(3) The individual responsible for loan servicing shall monitor the status of each loan and, with the cooperation of the governing body of the city and the primary lender or lenders, take appropriate action when a loan becomes delinquent. The governing body shall establish standards for the determination of loan delinquency, when a loan shall be declared to be in default, and what action shall be taken to deal with the default to protect the interests of the qualifying business, third parties, and the city. The governing body shall establish a process to provide for consultation, agreement, and joint action between the city and the primary lender or lenders in pursuing appropriate remedies following the default of a qualifying business in order to collect amounts owed under the loan.

Laws 1991, LB 840, § 21;

Laws 2008, LB895, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 10-106 — NE Code / Chapter 10 / Section 10-106
View Statute 10-106
Status: in_force

The officers of any county in this state issuing bonds shall register in a book kept for that purpose (1) the notice of election, the manner and time of publication, the question submitted, and the adoption of the proposition pursuant to which such bonds were issued and (2) the date, the amount, the number, the maturity, and the place of payment of such bonds, the rate of interest thereon, and the time when and place where such interest is payable. They shall, at the time such bonds are issued, make out and transmit to the county clerk a certified statement of such registry, which shall be attested by the county clerk under his or her official seal. The county clerk, upon the receipt of such statement, shall, in a book kept for that purpose, make an accurate record of the same.

Laws 1875, § 1, p. 169;

R.S.1913, § 371;

C.S.1922, § 288;

C.S.1929, § 11-107;

R.S.1943, § 10-106;

Laws 2001, LB 420, § 3.

This section applies to refunding bonds. State ex rel. Niles v. Weston, 67 Neb. 175, 93 N.W. 182 (1903).

This section applies to refunding bonds. State ex rel. Niles v. Weston, 67 Neb. 175, 93 N.W. 182 (1903).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-1114.09 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1114.09
View Statute 23-1114.09
Status: in_force

The salary of one full-time deputy of the various county offices shall not be less than sixty-five percent of the county officer's salary. No full-time deputy shall, except for vacation and sick leave periods established by the county board, be entitled to such salary during any period of time that such deputy is not actually engaged in the performance of the official duties of a deputy.

Laws 1961, c. 96, § 9, p. 326;

Laws 1963, c. 119, § 1, p. 465;

Laws 1969, c. 164, § 7, p. 740.

Salary of full-time deputy sheriff could not be fixed at less than minimum prescribed by law. Grace v. County of Douglas, 178 Neb. 690, 134 N.W.2d 818 (1965).

Salary of full-time deputy sheriff could not be fixed at less than minimum prescribed by law. Grace v. County of Douglas, 178 Neb. 690, 134 N.W.2d 818 (1965).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 31-514 — NE Code / Chapter 31 / Section 31-514
View Statute 31-514
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall have the power to defray the expenses of any improvement made by it in the execution of the powers hereby granted, by special assessment, by general taxation, or partly by special assessment and partly by general taxation, as it may determine by order. It shall constitute no defense to any tax or special assessment that the improvement, for which the same is imposed, lies partly outside of the limits of such district. No property shall be specially assessed more than it is benefited by the improvement for which the assessment is levied; Provided, that a deferred assessment, not exceeding the pro rata cost of the construction of sanitary sewers, may be made and collected solely in the form of a connection charge, if and when property not specially benefited is later connected to such sewer. The amount of such charge shall be fixed by the board of trustees at the same time such special assessments are made. Such deferred assessments shall not constitute a lien. The board of trustees shall make a detailed report of said deferred assessments and file such report with the county clerk in the county where the property is located.

Laws 1891, c. 36, § 10, p. 291;

R.S.1913, § 1933;

C.S.1922, § 1874;

Laws 1927, c. 144, § 2, p. 391;

C.S.1929, § 31-612;

Laws 1933, c. 136, § 26, p. 538;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 31-612;

R.S.1943, § 31-514;

Laws 1955, c. 115, § 1, p. 307.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-146.08 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-146.08
View Statute 43-146.08
Status: in_force

At any time after signing the notice of nonconsent provided for in section 43-146.06 , the biological parent may revoke such notice. A form of revocation shall be provided by the department and shall take effect at the time of filing of the form with the department. The revocation form shall contain the following notice:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

You do not have to sign this form. If you do sign it, you are entitled to a copy of it. Your signature on this form means that the Department of Health and Human Services may at any time disclose to the adopted person any information contained on the original birth certificate of the adopted person.

Laws 1988, LB 372, § 13;

Laws 1997, LB 307, § 49;

Laws 2007, LB296, § 97.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-273 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-273
2-273
Status: in_force

A county agricultural society renewing, extending, and continuing its corporate existence shall, upon complying with sections 2-267 to 2-272 , be a corporation and continue its existence for the time stated in its certificate of renewal and shall, in addition to the rights, privileges, and immunities conferred by its original articles of incorporation, possess and enjoy all of the benefits of the laws of this state which are applicable to the nature of its business and shall be subject to the restrictions and liabilities imposed on such societies by the laws of this state.

Laws 1995, LB 671, § 9;

R.S.Supp.,1996, § 2-249;

Laws 1997, LB 469, § 24.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-1019 — NE Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70-1019
View Statute 70-1019
Status: in_force

In any proceeding had before it under the provisions of Chapter 70, article 10, the board shall have authority, by subpoena, to compel the attendance of witnesses, and the production of any books, papers, records, accounts, or other documents which may be necessary to assist in a determination of any matter pending before the board. If any person shall disobey any such subpoena or refuse to testify concerning any matter regarding which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, the district court of Lancaster County, upon application by the board, may compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience to the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein.

Laws 1963, c. 397, § 19, p. 1266;

Laws 1981, LB 181, § 54.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-495 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-495
60-495
Status: in_force

(1) The director may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to carry out sections 60-493 to 60-495 and the duties of the department under the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. The director shall prepare and furnish all forms and information necessary under the act.

(2) The Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness and Education Fund is created. Department personnel and the county treasurer shall remit all funds contributed under sections 60-484 , 60-4,144 , and 60-4,181 to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The fund shall also include any money credited to the fund pursuant to section 60-3,163.02 . The Department of Health and Human Services shall administer the Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness and Education Fund for the promotion of organ and tissue donation. The department shall use the fund to assist organizations such as the federally designated organ procurement organization for Nebraska and the State Anatomical Board in carrying out activities that promote organ and tissue donation through the creation and dissemination of educational information. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.

Laws 1977, LB 115, § 5;

R.S.1943, (1988), § 60-406.03;

Laws 1989, LB 285, § 45;

Laws 1999, LB 147, § 2;

Laws 2010, LB1036, § 33;

Laws 2016, LB311, § 8;

Laws 2019, LB270, § 33;

Laws 2020, LB944, § 55;

Laws 2025, LB398, § 39.

Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269 .

Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260 .

Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, see section 71-4824 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2138 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-2138
38-2138
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall adopt a code of ethics which is essentially in agreement with the current code of ethics of the national and state associations of the specialty professions included in mental health practice and which the board deems necessary to assure adequate protection of the public in the provision of mental health services to the public. A violation of the code of ethics shall be considered an act of unprofessional conduct.

(2) The board shall ensure through the code of ethics and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the Mental Health Practice Act that persons licensed or certified pursuant to the act or holding privileges to practice in Nebraska as professional counselors under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact limit their practice to demonstrated areas of competence as documented by relevant professional education, training, and experience.

(3) Intentional failure by a mental health practitioner to report known acts of unprofessional conduct by a mental health practitioner to the department or the board shall be considered an act of unprofessional conduct and shall be grounds for disciplinary action under appropriate sections of the Uniform Credentialing Act unless the mental health practitioner has acquired such knowledge in a professional relationship otherwise protected by confidentiality.

Laws 1993, LB 669, § 56;

Laws 1999, LB 828, § 151;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,337;

Laws 2007, LB247, § 48;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 755;

Laws 2022, LB752, § 20.

Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact, see section 38-4201 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-423 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-423
View Statute 44-423
Status: in_force

The director may provide for a transition period for establishing any higher reserves which the qualified actuary may deem necessary in order to render the opinion required by section 44-421 .

Laws 1994, LB 978, § 10.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 3-242 — NE Code / Chapter 3 / Section 3-242
View Statute 3-242
Status: in_force

Any state adjoining this state or any governmental agency thereof may plan, establish, acquire, develop, construct, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and protect airports and air navigation facilities within this state, subject to the laws of this state applicable to airports and air navigation facilities. The adjoining state or governmental agency shall have the power of eminent domain in this state, if the adjoining state authorizes the exercise of that power therein by this state or any governmental agency thereof having any of the powers mentioned in section 3-241 . The procedure to condemn property shall be exercised in the manner set forth in sections 76-704 to 76-724 .

Laws 1949, c. 1, § 3, p. 56;

Laws 1951, c. 101, § 29, p. 459.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3884 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-3884
View Statute 30-3884
Status: in_force

(a) A trustee shall invest and manage trust assets as a prudent investor would, by considering the purposes, terms, distribution requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution.

(b) A trustee's investment and management decisions respecting individual assets must be evaluated not in isolation but in the context of the trust portfolio as a whole and as a part of an overall investment strategy having risk and return objectives reasonably suited to the trust.

(c) Among circumstances that a trustee shall consider in investing and managing trust assets are such of the following as are relevant to the trust or its beneficiaries:

(1) General economic conditions;

(2) The possible effect of inflation or deflation;

(3) The expected tax consequences of investment decisions or strategies;

(4) The role that each investment or course of action plays within the overall trust portfolio, which may include financial assets, interests in closely held enterprises, tangible and intangible personal property, and real property;

(5) The expected total return from income and the appreciation of capital;

(6) Other resources of the beneficiaries;

(7) Needs for liquidity, regularity of income, and preservation or appreciation of capital; and

(8) An asset's special relationship or special value, if any, to the purposes of the trust or to one or more of the beneficiaries.

(d) A trustee shall make a reasonable effort to verify facts relevant to the investment and management of trust assets.

(e) A trustee may invest in any kind of property or type of investment consistent with the standards of the prudent investor rule set forth in sections 30-3883 to 30-3889 .

Laws 1997, LB 54, § 3;

R.S.1943, (1997), § 8-2203;

Laws 2003, LB 130, § 84.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1712 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1712
View Statute 38-1712
Status: in_force

The department, with the recommendation of the board, may issue a license based on licensure in another jurisdiction to an individual who meets the requirements of the Massage Therapy Practice Act or substantially equivalent requirements as determined by the department, with the recommendation of the board. An applicant for a license to practice under the act who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01 .

Laws 2007, LB463, § 619;

Laws 2017, LB88, § 58.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-840 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-840
View Statute 39-840
Status: in_force

At any election held pursuant to section 39-838 or 39-839 , the ballot used shall be substantially in the following form:

Shall (here enter name of county, township, precinct, city or village it is proposed shall vote bonds) issue bonds in the sum of (here insert the amount) dollars, to construct or aid in the construction of, as the case may be, a highway bridge (and if to aid in the construction, insert the name of the persons, firm or corporation to whom said bonds are to be donated) and to levy a tax for payment of the principal and interest.

Yes.....No.....

Laws 1895, c. 45, § 3, p. 189;

R.S.1913, § 2998;

C.S.1922, § 2750;

C.S.1929, § 39-836;

R.S.1943, § 39-840.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2201 — NE Code / Chapter 69 / Section 69-2201
View Statute 69-2201
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed, where unsolicited goods or merchandise are sent through the mail to a person, he has a right to refuse to accept delivery of the goods or merchandise and is not bound to return such goods or merchandise to the sender. If such unsolicited goods or merchandise are either addressed to or intended for the recipient, they shall be deemed a gift to the recipient who may use them or dispose of them in any manner without any obligations to the sender.

Laws 1967, c. 358, § 1, p. 949;

R.S.1943, (1986), § 63-104.

Home solicitation sales, see Chapter 69, article 16.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-703 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-703
View Statute 13-703
Status: in_force

Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of any enemy attack upon the United States, or the immediate threat thereof, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient, or impossible to conduct the affairs of the government of any political subdivision at the permanent seat of local government, the governing body thereof shall meet at such place, within or without the territorial limits of the subdivision, as the presiding officer or any two members may fix, and then shall proceed to establish and designate, by ordinance, resolution, resolve, or other appropriate manner, a temporary location or locations for an emergency local seat of government. Such location or locations shall be a site or sites which, in the judgment of the governing body, is or are proper and appropriate, under the conditions and circumstances then prevailing, and may be within or without the territorial limits of the political subdivision, or within or without this state. Thereafter, such governing body shall take such action and shall issue such orders and directives as may be necessary for the prompt and orderly transition of the affairs of the local government to such temporary location or locations. Such temporary location or locations shall be and remain the emergency local seat of government until another temporary location or locations shall be designated in the same manner, or until the Governor, by proclamation, or the Legislature, by resolution approved by the Governor, shall declare the emergency to be ended, at which time the seat of local government shall be returned to its permanent location, or shall be removed to a new permanent seat of local government established in accordance with the Constitution of Nebraska and general laws of this state.

Laws 1959, c. 92, § 3, p. 402;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 23-2103.