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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-3915 — NE Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29-3915
29-3915
Status: in_force

The following persons who are financially unable to obtain counsel shall be entitled to be represented by a judicial district public defender:

(1) A person charged with a felony, including appeals from convictions for a felony;

(2) A person pursuing a postconviction proceeding under sections 29-3001 to 29-3004 after conviction of a felony, when the public defender after investigation concludes that there may be merit to such a proceeding or when the court in which such proceeding is pending directs the public defender to represent the person;

(3) A minor brought before the juvenile court when neither the minor nor his or her parent or guardian is able to afford counsel; and

(4) A person against whom a petition has been filed with a mental health board as provided in sections 71-945 to 71-947 .

Laws 1969, c. 234, § 7, p. 865;

R.S.1943, (1989), § 29-1805.07;

Laws 1990, LB 822, § 33;

Laws 1991, LB 830, § 29;

Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 89.

Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, see section 71-901 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 31-1007 — NE Code / Chapter 31 / Section 31-1007
View Statute 31-1007
Status: in_force

Flood shall mean the water of any watercourse or drainway which is above the bank or outside the channel and banks of such watercourse or drainway.

Laws 1983, LB 35, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-1730 — NE Code / Chapter 37 / Section 37-1730
View Statute 37-1730
Status: in_force

A design-build contract and a construction manager-general contractor contract may be conditioned upon later refinements in scope and price and may permit the commission in agreement with the design-builder or construction manager to make changes in the project without invalidating the contract.

Laws 2018, LB775, § 31.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2418 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-2418
View Statute 44-2418
Status: in_force

Sections 44-2401 to 44-2419 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Property and Liability Insurance Guaranty Association Act.

Laws 1971, LB 722, § 18;

Laws 1974, LB 1014, § 3;

Laws 2019, LB380, § 9.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1635.02 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1635.02
View Statute 39-1635.02
Status: in_force

The merger shall be effective thirty days after the effective date of the ordinance annexing the territory within the road improvement district. If the validity of the ordinance annexing the territory is challenged by a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, the effective date of the merger shall be thirty days after the final determination of the validity of the ordinance. The trustees of the road improvement district shall continue in possession and conduct the affairs of the district until the effective date of the merger, but shall not during such period levy any special assessments after the effective date of annexation.

Laws 2018, LB130, § 12.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 12-1101 — NE Code / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1101
View Statute 12-1101
Status: in_force

Sections 12-1101 to 12-1121 shall be known and may be cited as the Burial Pre-Need Sale Act.

Laws 1986, LB 643, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 10-141 — NE Code / Chapter 10 / Section 10-141
View Statute 10-141
Status: in_force

The records of ownership of fully registered bonds maintained by a registrar shall not be deemed to be public records and shall be available for inspection solely pursuant to a court order or a subpoena of any governmental agency having jurisdiction to issue such subpoena or in accordance with the bond ordinance governing the fully registered bonds.

Laws 1983, LB 421, § 8.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 16-720 — NE Code / Chapter 16 / Section 16-720
View Statute 16-720
Status: in_force

The city treasurer of a city of the first class shall report to the mayor and city council annually, and more often if required, at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance, giving a full and detailed account of the receipts and expenditures during the preceding fiscal year, and the state of the treasury. He or she shall also keep a register of all warrants redeemed and paid during the year, describing such warrants, their date, amount, number, time of payment, the fund from which paid, and the person to whom paid. All such warrants shall be examined by the finance committee at the time of making such annual report.

Laws 1901, c. 18, § 91, p. 296;

R.S.1913, § 4986;

C.S.1922, § 4155;

C.S.1929, § 16-717;

R.S.1943, § 16-720;

Laws 2016, LB704, § 187;

Laws 2019, LB194, § 86.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-194 — NE Code / Chapter 21 / Section 21-194
View Statute 21-194
Status: in_force

(RULLCA 1101) In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.

Laws 2010, LB888, § 94.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-1101 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-1101
View Statute 57-1101
Status: in_force

Any person engaged in, and any company, corporation, or association formed or created for the purpose of, transporting or conveying crude oil, petroleum, gases, or other products thereof in interstate commerce through or across the State of Nebraska or intrastate within the State of Nebraska, and desiring or requiring a right-of-way or other interest in real estate and being unable to agree with the owner or lessee of any land, lot, right-of-way, or other property for the amount of compensation for the use and occupancy of so much of any lot, land, real estate, right-of-way, or other property as may be reasonably necessary for the laying, relaying, operation, and maintenance of any such pipeline or the location of any plant or equipment necessary to operate such pipeline, shall have the right to acquire the same for such purpose through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, except that for any major oil pipeline as defined in section 57-1404 to be placed in operation in the State of Nebraska after November 23, 2011, any such person, company, corporation, or association shall comply with section 57-1503 and receive the approval of the Governor for the route of the pipeline under such section or shall apply for and receive an order approving the application under the Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act, prior to having the rights provided under this section. If condemnation procedures have not been commenced within two years after the date the Governor's approval is granted or after the date of receipt of an order approving an application under the Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act, the right under this section expires. The procedure to condemn property shall be exercised in the manner set forth in sections 76-704 to 76-724 .

Laws 1963, c. 323, § 1, p. 979;

Laws 2011, First Spec. Sess., LB1, § 1;

Laws 2012, LB1161, § 1.

Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act, see section 57-1401 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-4616 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-4616
View Statute 43-4616
Status: in_force

In a proceeding under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 , a party or witness who is not reasonably available to appear personally may appear, provide testimony, and present evidence by electronic means unless the court finds good cause to require a personal appearance.

Laws 2015, LB219, § 16.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3865 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-3865
View Statute 30-3865
Status: in_force

(UTC 709) (a) A trustee is entitled to be reimbursed out of the trust property, with interest as appropriate, for:

(1) expenses that were properly incurred in the administration of the trust; and

(2) to the extent necessary to prevent unjust enrichment of the trust, expenses that were not properly incurred in the administration of the trust.

(b) An advance by the trustee of money for the protection of the trust gives rise to a lien against trust property to secure reimbursement with reasonable interest.

Laws 2003, LB 130, § 65.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-602 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-602
View Statute 71-602
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations prescribing all standard forms for registering with or reporting to the department and for certification to the public of any birth, abortion, marriage, annulment, dissolution of marriage, or death registered in Nebraska. Such forms shall (a) provide for the registration of vital events as accurately as possible, (b) secure information about the economic, educational, occupational, and sociological backgrounds of the individuals involved in the registered events and their parents as a basis for statistical research in order to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life, (c) accomplish such duties in a manner which will be uniform with forms for reporting similar events which have been established by the United States Public Health Service to the extent such forms are consistent with state law, and (d) permit other deviations from such forms as will reduce the costs of gathering information, increase efficiency, or protect the health and safety of the people of Nebraska without jeopardizing such uniformity.

(2) All information designated by the department on all certificates as being for health data and statistical research shall be confidential and may be released only to the United States Public Health Service or its successor, government health agencies, or a researcher as approved by the department in accordance with its rules and regulations. The department may publish analyses of any information received on the forms for scientific and public health purposes in such a manner as to assure that the identity of any individual cannot be ascertained. The release of such information pursuant to this section shall not make otherwise confidential information a public record.

Laws 1989, LB 344, § 1;

Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 47;

Laws 1993, LB 536, § 60;

Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 513;

Laws 2007, LB296, § 401.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-154 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-154
View Statute 38-154
Status: in_force

Adjustments to the cost of credentialing include, but are not limited to:

(1) Revenue from sources that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Interest earned on the Professional and Occupational Credentialing Cash Fund, if any;

(b) Certification and verification of credentials;

(c) Administrative fees;

(d) Reinstatement fees;

(e) General Funds and federal funds;

(f) Fees for miscellaneous services, such as production of photocopies, lists, labels, and diskettes;

(g) Gifts; and

(h) Grants;

(2) Transfers to other funds for costs related to the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act and section 38-128 ; and

(3) Costs associated with subsection (3) of section 38-155 .

Laws 2003, LB 242, § 26;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-162.03;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 54;

Laws 2019, LB112, § 9.

Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act, see section 71-6201 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 61-227 — NE Code / Chapter 61 / Section 61-227
View Statute 61-227
Status: in_force

The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment shall convene a plan development group which shall be housed and staffed for administrative purposes within such department. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment shall engage with federal, state, and local agency and community stakeholders in the development of the state flood mitigation plan, including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Agriculture, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, natural resources districts, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Geological Survey, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the University of Nebraska, representatives of counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, and the Natural Resources Committee of the Legislature. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment may engage other sources to provide technical expertise as needed.

Laws 2020, LB632, § 11;

Laws 2025, LB317, § 344.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2221 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2221
View Statute 38-2221
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall submit satisfactory proof that the applicant has completed four years of high school study or its equivalent as determined by the board and has completed the basic curriculum in and holds a diploma from an approved program of nursing. There is no minimum age requirement for licensure as a licensed practical nurse.

Laws 1955, c. 272, § 8, p. 859;

Laws 1974, LB 811, § 13;

Laws 1975, LB 422, § 17;

Laws 1980, LB 847, § 19;

Laws 1989, LB 344, § 7;

Laws 1995, LB 563, § 32;

Laws 1997, LB 752, § 158;

Laws 1999, LB 594, § 42;

Laws 2003, LB 242, § 47;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,132.37;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 777.

Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-3401 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-3401
View Statute 44-3401
Status: in_force

Sections 44-3401 to 44-3408 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Life, Sickness and Accident Insurance Policy Readability Act.

Laws 1979, LB 415, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 55-134 — NE Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-134
View Statute 55-134
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 55-136 , the Nebraska National Guard shall consist of the regularly enlisted personnel between the ages of seventeen and sixty years organized, armed, and equipped as hereinafter provided, of warrant officers between the ages of eighteen and sixty-two years, and of commissioned officers between the ages of eighteen and sixty-four years. The number of officers and enlisted personnel of the National Guard shall be determined from time to time and organized so as to at least meet the minimum requirements of the National Guard organizations allotted to this state. No discrimination shall be made in the enlistment of an individual, advancement in grade, or appointment of officers on account of race, color, creed, or sex.

Laws 1929, c. 189, § 5, p. 658;

C.S.1929, § 55-110;

Laws 1935, c. 121, § 1, p. 439;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 55-110;

R.S.1943, § 55-108;

Laws 1945, c. 133, § 1, p. 423;

Laws 1953, c. 188, § 6, p. 595;

R.R.S.1943, § 55-108;

Laws 1969, c. 459, § 32, p. 1592;

Laws 1979, LB 80, § 106;

Laws 1984, LB 934, § 1;

Laws 2024, LB848, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 64-107.01 — NE Code / Chapter 65 / Section 64-107.01
64-107.01
Status: in_force

Oaths and affirmations may be administered, in all cases whatsoever, by notaries public.

R.S.1866, p. 274;

Laws 1909, c. 92, § 1, p. 388;

R.S.1913, § 5530;

C.S.1922, § 4826;

C.S.1929, § 65-101;

R.S.1943, § 65-101;

Laws 1951, c. 207, § 1, p. 768;

Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 266;

R.S.1943, (1986), § 65-101;

Laws 1990, LB 822, § 38;

Laws 1990, LB 821, § 40.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-529.01 — NE Code / Chapter 17 / Section 17-529.01
View Statute 17-529.01
Status: in_force

In connection with the power to establish and alter the channel of watercourses and the power to erect and maintain dikes against flood waters and surface waters, cities of the second class and villages shall be empowered to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire easements and rights-of-way over real estate situated either within or not more than two miles outside the corporate limits of such city or village, for the purpose of constructing either a ditch or a dike to prevent flooding of such city or village. The procedure for taking and condemning real estate for such purpose shall be exercised in the manner set forth in sections 76-704 to 76-724 . In connection with such condemnation proceedings, the city or village shall be liable not only for the land actually taken but for consequential damages to other lands damaged by the construction of such improvement and shall be authorized to pay such damages out of any available funds on hand or by the issuance of bonds as provided by law.

Laws 1947, c. 35, § 1(2), p. 146;

Laws 1949, c. 23, § 1, p. 95;

Laws 1951, c. 101, § 56, p. 473;

Laws 1953, c. 287, § 16, p. 939;

Laws 1965, c. 66, § 1, p. 286;

Laws 2017, LB133, § 149.

For additional flood control powers and duties of cities of the second class and villages, see section 23-320.07 .

For funding provisions, see section 17-529.08 .

Exercise of powers of eminent domain and taxation were authorized for flood control project. Gruntorad v. Hughes Bros. Inc., 161 Neb. 358, 73 N.W.2d 700 (1955).

Exercise of powers of eminent domain and taxation were authorized for flood control project. Gruntorad v. Hughes Bros. Inc., 161 Neb. 358, 73 N.W.2d 700 (1955).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1085 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1085
View Statute 38-1085
Status: in_force

Each application for a license to operate a salon shall be reviewed by the department for compliance with the requirements of the Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art Practice Act. In the event an application is denied, the applicant shall be informed in writing of the grounds for denial, and such denial shall not prejudice future applications by the applicant. In the event an application is approved, the department shall issue the applicant a certificate of consideration to operate a salon pending an operation inspection. The department shall conduct an operation inspection of each salon issued a certificate of consideration within six months of the issuance of such certificate. Salons passing the inspection shall be issued a permanent license. Salons failing the inspection shall submit within fifteen days evidence of corrective action taken to improve those aspects of operation found deficient. If evidence is not submitted within fifteen days or if after a second inspection the salon does not receive a satisfactory rating, it shall immediately relinquish its certificate of consideration and cease operation.

Laws 1986, LB 318, § 84;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-3,123;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 347.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2603 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-2603
View Statute 60-2603
Status: in_force

Any wrecker or salvage dealer licensed by the board pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act having possession on August 26, 1983, of both a salvage vehicle and a certificate of title for such vehicle, either issued to or assigned to such a person, shall not be required to obtain a salvage branded certificate of title for such vehicle except upon transfer of the vehicle to a person not required to be licensed as a wrecker or salvage dealer by the board.

Laws 1983, LB 234, § 23;

Laws 2002, LB 830, § 24;

Laws 2010, LB816, § 87.

Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act, see section 60-1401 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1823 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1823
View Statute 38-1823
Status: in_force

(1) A person holding a Compact Privilege under the Dietitian Licensure Compact may engage in the Practice of Dietetics in Nebraska as authorized pursuant to such compact.

(2) The board may approve, and the department may adopt and promulgate, rules and regulations as necessary to carry out this section.

Laws 2024, LB1215, § 9.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4615 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-4615
View Statute 44-4615
Status: in_force

(1) A network pharmacy or network pharmacist may decline to provide a drug if the pharmacy or pharmacist will be or is paid less than the acquisition cost for the drug.

(2) If a network pharmacy or network pharmacist declines to provide a drug as authorized in subsection (1) of this section, the pharmacy or pharmacist shall provide the covered person with adequate information as to where the prescription for the drug may be filled or shall refer the covered person to his or her plan sponsor.

(3) A pharmacy benefit manager, pharmacy services administrative organization, or any person acting on behalf of a pharmacy benefit manager or pharmacy services administrative organization shall not penalize, remove from the network, or otherwise retaliate against a network pharmacy or network pharmacist solely for declining to provide a drug as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

Laws 2025, LB198, § 6.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-2523 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-2523
View Statute 23-2523
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners shall appoint a county personnel officer who shall be a person experienced in the field of personnel administration and in known sympathy with the application of merit principles in public employment.

Laws 1974, LB 995, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-2947 — NE Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-2947
View Statute 54-2947
Status: in_force

(1) All animals brought into this state shall be accompanied by a pre-entry certificate of veterinary inspection, except:

(a) Animals brought directly to slaughter as defined in 9 C.F.R. 86.1 to a recognized slaughtering establishment as defined in 9 C.F.R. 78.1, as such regulations existed on January 1, 2020;

(b) Cattle, swine, horses, sheep, and goats brought from the farm or ranch of origin directly to an establishment approved under 9 C.F.R. 71.20, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2020;

(c) Poultry under eight weeks of age accompanied by a VS Form 9-3, Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, and classified prior to movement into Nebraska as pullorum and typhoid clean or equivalent status pursuant to 9 C.F.R. part 145, the National Poultry Improvement Plan, as such plan existed on January 1, 2020; and

(d) Animals moving directly to a veterinary clinic or approved laboratory for diagnosis, treatment, or health examination, except that live animals without a pre-entry certificate of veterinary inspection shall not stay in Nebraska longer than the duration of such diagnosis, treatment, or health examination and during such stay shall be separated from other animals.

(2) The department may require that a prior entry permit be obtained for animals if it deems such permit is necessary for the protection of the health of domestic animals in the state.

(3) Except as provided in the Animal Health and Disease Control Act or the Exotic Animal Auction or Exchange Venue Act, no person shall move from a premises any animal which is affected or suspected of being affected with any dangerous disease without first having obtained a permit from the department.

(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause any animal to be diverted from the destination stated on the certificate of veterinary inspection except by written permission of the State Veterinarian.

(5) Any animal which does not qualify for entry into Nebraska pursuant to department rules and regulations may, at the discretion of the State Veterinarian, be subject to the department powers outlined in section 54-2940 .

Laws 2020, LB344, § 47.

Exotic Animal Auction or Exchange Venue Act, see section 54-7,105 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2127 — NE Code / Chapter 14 / Section 18-2127
18-2127
Status: in_force

The bonds may be sold by the authority in such manner and for such price as the authority may determine, at par or above par, at private sale or at public sale after notice published prior to such sale in a legal newspaper having general circulation in the municipality, or in such other medium of publication as the authority may deem appropriate, or may be exchanged by the authority for other bonds issued by it under the Community Development Law. Bonds which are issued under this section may be sold by the authority to the federal government at private sale at par or above par, and, in the event that less than all of the authorized principal amount of such bonds is sold by the authority to the federal government, the balance or any portion of the balance may be sold by the authority at private sale at par or above par.

Laws 1951, c. 224, § 10(4), p. 812;

R.R.S.1943, § 14-1627;

R.R.S.1943, § 19-2627;

Laws 1979, LB 158, § 7;

Laws 2018, LB874, § 22.