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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-198 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-198
View Statute 46-198
Status: in_force

The secretary shall keep a record of the bonds sold, their number, date of sale, the prices received, and the name of the purchaser. Such district, by a majority vote, may provide and authorize the payment of interest on any or all due and unpaid interest coupons attached to valid and outstanding bonds of such district heretofore or hereafter issued and sold, from the date of registration of such interest coupons for payment or if previously registered, then from the date of such election to pay such interest, until paid. Such question may be submitted at any general or special election of the district by ballot, which shall generally describe the bonds to which such coupons are attached upon which such interest is to be paid, by number, series, and date of issue, and such ballots shall be in substantially the following form: For the payment of interest on coupons attached to bonds numbered ... series ... dated ... at ... percent per annum. Yes .... ( ), No ..... ( ). Such election shall be governed by the laws in force relating to bond elections in such districts, and if a majority of the ballots cast on such proposition shall be in favor thereof the board of directors shall declare the same adopted, and the funds to pay such interest shall be estimated and included in the levy for the bond fund of such irrigation district as provided by law. Thereafter, upon the presentation of any bond with coupons attached, or any detached coupons of such bonds, upon which interest is payable under the provisions of this section, the treasurer shall stamp or write on such coupons "bears interest at ... percent per annum from the registration for payment (or if previously registered for payment, then from date of election to pay interest).

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County Treasurer."

Payment of such coupon shall include the payment of the interest accruing under this section.

Laws 1909, c. 155, § 2, p. 563;

Laws 1911, c. 160, § 1, p. 531;

R.S.1913, § 3469;

C.S.1922, § 2869;

C.S.1929, § 46-113;

R.S.1943, § 46-198;

Laws 1969, c. 51, § 112, p. 342.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 66-1529 — NE Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-1529
View Statute 66-1529
Status: in_force

Nothing in the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act shall be construed to prohibit a responsible person from assigning to a third party any right, title, or interest which the responsible person may have in and to the proceeds from reimbursement for remedial action. Such third party may be a designated representative for the purposes of the act.

Laws 1989, LB 289, § 29.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-1203 — NE Code / Chapter 19 / Section 13-1203
13-1203
Status: in_force

For purposes of the Nebraska Public Transportation Act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Public transportation shall mean the transport of passengers on a regular and continuing basis by motor carrier for hire, whether over regular or irregular routes, over any public road in this state, including city bus systems, intercity bus systems, special public transportation systems to include portal-to-portal escorted service for the elderly or handicapped, taxi, subscription, dial-a-ride, or other demand-responsive systems, and those motor carriers for hire which may carry elderly or handicapped individuals for a set fare, a donation, or at no cost to such individuals. Public transportation shall not include motor carriers for hire when engaged in the transportation of school children and teachers to and from school and school-related activities and shall not include private car pools;

(2) Department shall mean the Department of Transportation;

(3) Director shall mean the Director-State Engineer;

(4) Elderly shall mean any person sixty-two years of age or older who is drawing social security and every person sixty-five years of age and older;

(5) Handicapped shall mean any individual who is unable without special facilities or special planning or design to utilize public transportation facilities and services;

(6) Municipality shall mean any village or incorporated city, except cities of the metropolitan class operating under home rule charter;

(7) Qualified public-purpose organization shall mean an incorporated private not-for-profit group or agency which:

(a) Has operated or proposes to operate only motor vehicles having a seating capacity of twenty or less for the transportation of passengers in the state;

(b) Has been approved as capable of providing public transportation services by the appropriate city or county governing body; and

(c) Operates or proposes to operate a public transportation service in an area which the department has identified as not being adequately served by existing public or private transportation services pursuant to section 13-1205 ; and

(8) Intercity bus system shall mean a system of regularly scheduled bus service for the general public which operates with limited stops over fixed routes connecting two or more communities or areas not in close proximity which support public transportation service. At least one terminus of the intercity bus system shall be in an area that makes meaningful connections with intercity service to more distant points.

Laws 1975, LB 443, § 7;

Laws 1977, LB 374, § 1;

Laws 1981, LB 144, § 2;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 19-3903;

Laws 1993, LB 158, § 2;

Laws 2017, LB339, § 75.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-172 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-172
View Statute 38-172
Status: in_force

Each board may select one or more of its members to attend the annual meeting of the national organization of state boards of such profession or other related meetings. Any member so selected shall receive his or her necessary traveling and lodging expenses in attending such meetings on the same basis as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177 .

Laws 1927, c. 167, § 24, p. 460;

C.S.1929, § 71-314;

R.S.1943, § 71-124;

Laws 1971, LB 587, § 7;

Laws 1981, LB 204, § 110;

Laws 1986, LB 926, § 12;

Laws 1999, LB 828, § 29;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-124;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 72.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 10-802 — NE Code / Chapter 10 / Section 10-802
View Statute 10-802
Status: in_force

If the people of any county in the State of Nebraska, or a considerable number thereof, shall be in destitute, dependent, or needy circumstances on account of any cyclone, tornado or destructive windstorm, the county board of such county may call an election, and said board and the county clerk of such county shall give notice of such election by publication in two consecutive issues of one or more newspapers published and of general circulation in such county, and by posting a notice at the polling places in each election precinct therein. If a majority of the votes cast at such election shall be in favor of issuing said bonds, the county board shall issue the bonds of the county payable in not more than ten years, with interest payable semiannually. The county shall reserve to itself the privilege of paying off all or any part of said bonds, at any time on or after five years, by inserting a provision to that effect in the proposition submitting said bonds, and in the bonds when issued.

Laws 1913, c. 229, § 2, p. 663;

R.S.1913, § 472;

C.S.1922, § 389;

C.S.1929, § 11-1002;

R.S.1943, § 10-802;

Laws 1947, c. 15, § 7, p. 86;

Laws 1969, c. 51, § 16, p. 282.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-2707 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2707
View Statute 13-2707
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall evaluate all applications for grants of assistance under section 13-2704.01 based on the following criteria, which are listed in no particular order of preference:

(a) Retention Impact. Funding decisions by the department shall be based on the likelihood of the project retaining existing residents in the community where the project is located, developing, sustaining, and fostering community connections, and enhancing the potential for economic growth in a manner that will sustain the quality of life and promote long-term economic development;

(b) New Resident Impact. Funding decisions by the department shall be based on the likelihood of the project attracting new residents to the community where the project is located;

(c) Visitor Impact. Funding decisions by the department shall be based on the likelihood of the project enhancing or creating an attraction that would increase the potential of visitors to the community where the project is located from inside and outside the state;

(d) Readiness. The fiscal, economic, and operational capacity of the applicant, and of any political subdivision that owns the eligible facility jointly with the applicant, to finance and manage the project and to operate the eligible facility; and

(e) Project Planning. Projects with completed technical assistance and feasibility studies shall be preferred to those with no prior planning.

(2) The department shall give priority to applications from applicants which have not received a grant of assistance under section 13-2704.01 within the last ten years.

(3) Any grant of assistance under section 13-2704.01 shall be matched at least equally from local sources. At least fifty percent of the local match must be in cash.

(4) To receive a grant of assistance under section 13-2704.01 , the project for which the grant is requested shall be located in the municipality that applies for the grant or, for any city of the first class, city of the second class, or village, within the municipality's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. This subsection shall not apply to any application submitted by a tribal government.

(5) To receive a grant of assistance under section 13-2704.01 , the project for which the grant is requested shall involve an eligible facility that is owned by the applicant, except that a municipality may own an eligible facility jointly with a political subdivision if the municipality's ownership interest in such eligible facility is at least fifty percent. In such case, the municipality shall be the applicant for the grant of assistance.

Laws 1999, LB 382, § 19;

Laws 2003, LB 385, § 3;

Laws 2011, LB297, § 7;

Laws 2013, LB153, § 8;

Laws 2018, LB940, § 4;

Laws 2019, LB564, § 6;

Laws 2022, LB800, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-1226.01 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-1226.01
View Statute 71-1226.01
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to a subject domiciled in Indian country, the State of Nebraska recognizes tribal hold orders, commitment orders, and emergency protective custody orders to the same extent as those initiated by any county in the state or as otherwise provided in the Sex Offender Commitment Act. This recognition applies only for purposes of treatment of the subject's mental illness, including, but not limited to, commitment to and acceptance for treatment at a regional center or any other treatment facility.

(2) A subject admitted to a state-operated treatment facility pursuant to this section has all the rights accorded by sections 71-943 to 71-960 .

(3) For a subject admitted to a state-operated treatment facility pursuant to this section:

(a) The treatment facility shall file treatment reports with the Indian Health Service or the placing tribe within sixty days after commencement of the subject's stay at the treatment facility; and

(b) The treatment facility shall file a subsequent treatment report with the Indian Health Service or the placing tribe within six months after the subject's admission to the facility or prior to discharge, whichever comes first.

(4) If the tribal court finds a subject living within Indian country to be a dangerous sex offender and the tribal court orders the subject committed to receive inpatient treatment at a treatment facility, the tribal court shall issue a warrant authorizing the administrator of such treatment facility to receive and keep the subject as a patient. The warrant shall state the findings of the tribal court and the legal settlement of the subject, if known, or any available information relating thereto. Such warrant shall shield every official and employee of the treatment facility against all liability to prosecution of any kind on account of the reception and detention of the subject if the detention is otherwise in accordance with law and policies of the treatment facility.

(5) In the case of a subject domiciled within Indian country in Nebraska who is committed for treatment under tribal law as provided in this section, the tribe shall make arrangements for payment of the cost of such treatment services.

(6) This section and the changes made to the Sex Offender Commitment Act by Laws 2024, LB1288, shall not be construed to affect the jurisdiction of tribal courts or to regulate internal proceedings of tribes or matters of tribal law. The purpose of this section and such changes is to facilitate the treatment and placement of subjects domiciled in Indian country in treatment facilities not operated by tribes.

Laws 2024, LB1288, § 26.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 55-464 — NE Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55-464
View Statute 55-464
Status: in_force

Any person subject to this code who:

(1) Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;

(2) Having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the military forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or

(3) Is derelict in the performance of his duties, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Laws 1969, c. 458, § 64, p. 1577.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2348 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2348
View Statute 30-2348
Status: in_force

A general residuary clause in a will, or a will making general disposition of all of the testator's property, does not exercise a power of appointment held by the testator unless specific reference is made to the power or there is some other indication of intention to include the property subject to the power.

Laws 1974, LB 354, § 70, UPC § 2-610.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1522 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1522
View Statute 38-1522
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall use the following equipment as part of any hearing testing conducted for the purpose of dispensing of hearing instruments:

(a) An audiometer that has been calibrated within the twelve months preceding the test and that meets the specifications set forth under this section; and

(b) A speech audiometer that has been calibrated within the twelve months preceding the test and that meets the specifications set forth under this section.

(2) A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall provide for the calibration of the equipment utilized for hearing assessments required under section 38-1519 and in the dispensing of hearing instruments at least annually in conformance with current standards of the American National Standards Institute for ordering the use and fitting of hearing instruments. A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall annually ensure that audiometric equipment has been evaluated electrically and acoustically, that the equipment has been adjusted or repaired if necessary, and that conformity with such standards was determined at that time. A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall maintain calibration records for ten years and shall make the records available for inspection by the department at any time. A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall also use routine procedures for the daily inspection of audiometric equipment, or prior to use if used less often than daily, to generally determine that the equipment is in normal working order.

(3) A licensed hearing instrument specialist shall provide the following care of the equipment used in the licensee's practice of ordering the use and fitting of hearing instruments:

(a) Hearing instruments, assistive-listening devices, and electronic equipment shall be maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications;

(b) Instrumental technology shall be maintained in proper working order and be properly calibrated according to accepted standards; and

(c) Proper infection control and sanitation procedures shall be utilized.

Laws 2025, LB332, § 26.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 53-175 — NE Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-175
View Statute 53-175
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase, receive, acquire, accept, or possess any alcoholic liquor acquired from any person other than one duly licensed to handle alcoholic liquor under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act unless within the specific exemptions or exceptions provided in the act. No licensed retailer of alcoholic liquor shall purchase such liquor other than from a licensed wholesaler who has his or her place of business within this state. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sale or exchange among collectors of commemorative bottles or uniquely designed decanters which contain alcoholic liquor.

Laws 1935, c. 116, § 32, p. 398;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 53-332;

R.S.1943, § 53-175;

Laws 1988, LB 1089, § 27;

Laws 1989, LB 154, § 4;

Laws 1991, LB 344, § 58;

Laws 2016, LB1105, § 27.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-318 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-318
View Statute 60-318
Status: in_force

Current model year vehicle means a motor vehicle or trailer for which the model year as designated by the manufacturer corresponds to the calendar year.

Laws 2005, LB 274, § 18.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2303 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-2303
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. § 54-1162 — NE Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-1162
View Statute 54-1162
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of the application as provided in section 54-1161 , the director shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing at a place designated by him or her at which time a hearing shall be held on the proposed location of the livestock auction market. The director forthwith shall cause a copy of such application, together with notice of the time and place of hearing, to be served by mail not less than fifteen days prior to such hearing, upon the following:

(1) All duly organized statewide livestock associations in the state who have filed written requests with the department to receive notice of such hearings and such other livestock associations as in the opinion of the director would be interested in such application; and

(2) All livestock auction market operators in the state.

The director shall give further notice of such hearing by publication of the notice thereof once in a daily or weekly newspaper circulated in the city or village where such hearing is to be held, as in the opinion of the director will give reasonable public notice of such time and place of hearing to persons interested therein.

Laws 1963, c. 319, § 6, p. 964;

Laws 2001, LB 197, § 10;

Laws 2013, LB78, § 3.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2312 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2312
View Statute 30-2312
Status: in_force

No person is disqualified to take as an heir because he or she or a person through whom he or she claims is or has been an alien except as provided in section 4-107 and under the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act.

Laws 1974, LB 354, § 34, UPC § 2-112;

Laws 2024, LB1301, § 3.

Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act, see section 76-3701 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2128 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2128
View Statute 38-2128
Status: in_force

(1) A person shall be qualified to be a certified master social worker if he or she:

(a) Has a doctorate or a master's degree in social work from an approved educational program;

(b) Has had a minimum of at least three thousand hours of experience, in addition to the master's or doctorate degree, in social work under the supervision as defined in section 38-2127 of a certified master social worker;

(c) Provides evidence to the department that he or she meets the requirements of subdivisions (1)(a) and (1)(b) of this section; and

(d) Completes an application and satisfactorily passes an examination approved by the board.

(2) A person shall be qualified to be a certified social worker if he or she provides evidence to the board that he or she has a baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from an approved educational program and completes an application form.

Laws 1986, LB 286, § 15;

Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 85;

Laws 1990, LB 1080, § 1;

R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-1,258;

Laws 1993, LB 669, § 38;

Laws 1993, LB 506, § 1;

Laws 1994, LB 1210, § 101;

Laws 1997, LB 752, § 161;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,319;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 745.

Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-156 — NE Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-156
View Statute 20-156
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall license and evaluate licensed interpreters. The commission shall create the Interpreter Review Board pursuant to section 71-4728.05 to set policies, standards, and procedures for evaluation and licensing of interpreters. The commission may recognize evaluation and certification programs as a means to carry out the duty of evaluating interpreters' skills. The commission may define and establish different levels or types of licensure to reflect different levels of proficiency and different specialty areas.

(2) The commission shall establish and charge reasonable fees for licensure of interpreters and video remote interpreting providers, including applications, initial competency assessments, renewals, modifications, record keeping, approval, conduct, and sponsorship of continuing education, and assessment of continuing competency pursuant to sections 20-150 to 20-159 . All fees collected pursuant to this section by the commission shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund. Such fees shall be disbursed for payment of expenses related to this section.

(3) The commission shall prepare and maintain a roster of licensed interpreters as provided by section 71-4728 . Nothing in sections 20-150 to 20-159 shall be construed to prevent any appointing authority from contracting with a licensed interpreter on a full-time employment basis.

(4) The commission may deny, refuse to renew, limit, revoke, suspend, or take other disciplinary actions against a license when the applicant or licensee is found to have violated any provision of sections 20-150 to 20-159 or 71-4728 to 71-4732 , or any rule or regulation of the commission adopted and promulgated pursuant to such sections, including rules and regulations governing unprofessional conduct. The Interpreter Review Board shall investigate complaints regarding the use of interpreters by any appointing authority, or the providing of interpreting services by any interpreter, alleged to be in violation of sections 20-150 to 20-159 or rules and regulations of the commission. The commission shall notify in writing an appointing authority determined to be employing interpreters in violation of sections 20-150 to 20-159 or rules and regulations of the commission and shall monitor such appointing authority to prevent future violations.

(5) Any decision of the commission pursuant to this section shall be subject to review according to the Administrative Procedure Act.

(6) Any person or entity providing interpreting services pursuant to sections 20-150 to 20-159 without a license issued pursuant to this section may be restrained by temporary and permanent injunctions and on and after January 1, 2016, shall be subject to a civil penalty as provided in section 20-156.01 .

Laws 1987, LB 376, § 7;

Laws 1997, LB 752, § 78;

Laws 1997, LB 851, § 8;

Laws 2002, LB 22, § 6;

Laws 2006, LB 87, § 3;

Laws 2010, LB706, § 1;

Laws 2015, LB287, § 3.

Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920 .