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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-630 — NE Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-630
View Statute 32-630
Status: in_force

(1) Each person who signs a petition shall, at the time of and in addition to signing, personally affix the date, print his or her last name and first name in full, and affix his or her date of birth and address, including the street and number or a designation of a rural route or voting precinct and the city or village or a post office address. A person signing a petition may use his or her initials in place of his or her first name if such person is registered to vote under such initials.

(2) Each circulator of a petition shall personally witness the signatures on the petition and shall sign the circulator's affidavit.

(3) No person shall:

(a) Sign any name other than his or her own to any petition;

(b) Knowingly sign his or her name more than once for the same petition effort or measure;

(c) Sign a petition if he or she is not a registered voter and qualified to sign the same except as provided in subdivision (1) of section 32-629 ;

(d) Falsely swear to any signature upon any such petition;

(e) Accept money or other thing of value for signing any petition; or

(f) Offer money or other thing of value in exchange for a signature upon any petition.

Laws 1994, LB 76, § 198;

Laws 1997, LB 460, § 2;

Laws 2003, LB 444, § 7;

Laws 2008, LB39, § 3;

Laws 2015, LB367, § 1;

Laws 2024, LB287, § 34;

Laws 2025, LB521, § 53.

Where petition circulator has sworn to properly executed statutory form of affidavit that he is qualified voter, presumption raises that he is qualified elector; presumption does not disappear simply because full Christian name is not signed. State ex rel. Morris v. Marsh, 183 Neb. 521, 162 N.W.2d 262 (1968).

Where petition circulator has sworn to properly executed statutory form of affidavit that he is qualified voter, presumption raises that he is qualified elector; presumption does not disappear simply because full Christian name is not signed. State ex rel. Morris v. Marsh, 183 Neb. 521, 162 N.W.2d 262 (1968).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-3007 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3007
View Statute 8-3007
Status: in_force

(1) No customer shall open or maintain an account with a digital asset depository or otherwise receive any services from the digital asset depository unless the customer meets the criteria of this subsection. A customer shall:

(a) Make sufficient evidence available to the digital asset depository to enable compliance with anti-money laundering, customer identification, and beneficial ownership requirements, as determined by the federal Bank Secrecy Act guidance and the policies and practices of the institution; and

(b) If the customer is a legal entity other than a natural person:

(i) Be in good standing with the jurisdiction in the United States in which it is incorporated or organized; and

(ii) Be engaged in a business that is lawful and bona fide in Nebraska, in the host state, if applicable, and under federal law consistent with subsection (3) of this section.

(2) A customer which meets the criteria of subsection (1) of this section may be issued a digital asset depository account and otherwise receive services from the digital asset depository, contingent on the digital asset depository maintaining sufficient insurance under subsection (5) of section 8-3023 .

(3) Consistent with subdivisions (1)(a)(iv) and (v) of section 8-3005 , and in addition to any requirements specified by federal law, a digital asset depository shall require that any potential customer that is a legal entity other than a natural person provide reasonable evidence that the entity is engaged in a business that is lawful and bona fide in Nebraska, in the host state, if applicable, and under federal law or is likely to open a lawful, bona fide business within a federal Bank Secrecy Act compliant timeframe, as the act existed on January 1, 2025. For purposes of this subsection, reasonable evidence includes business entity filings, articles of incorporation or organization, bylaws, operating agreements, business plans, promotional materials, financing agreements, or other evidence.

Laws 2021, LB649, § 7;

Laws 2022, LB707, § 28;

Laws 2023, LB92, § 23;

Laws 2024, LB1074, § 59;

Laws 2025, LB251, § 21.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-918 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-918
View Statute 57-918
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall be the attorney for the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; Provided, that in cases of emergency or in other special cases the commission may, with the consent of the Attorney General retain additional legal counsel, and for such purpose may use any funds available under the provisions of sections 57-901 to 57-921 . Any member of the commission, or the secretary thereof, shall have the power to administer oaths to any witness in any hearing, investigation or proceeding contemplated by sections 57-901 to 57-921 or by any other law of this state relating to the conservation of oil and gas.

Laws 1959, c. 262, § 18, p. 915;

Laws 2016, LB1082, § 12.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-439 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-439
View Statute 71-439
Status: in_force

(1)(a) For purposes of construction relating to ambulatory surgical centers, critical access hospitals, general acute hospitals, and hospitals, the Legislature adopts the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, and the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities published by the Facility Guidelines Institute.

(b) For new construction of assisted-living facilities, long-term care hospitals, nursing facilities, and skilled nursing facilities on or after September 1, 2019, the Legislature adopts the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, and the 2018 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities published by the Facility Guidelines Institute, except that the Legislature adopts only the definition of new construction found in section 1.1-2.1 and excludes the part of the definition found in sections 1.1-2.2 and 1.1-2.3 and any related provisions of such guidelines.

(2) The department may waive any rule, regulation, or standard adopted and promulgated by the department relating to construction or physical plant requirements of a licensed health care facility or health care service upon proof by the licensee satisfactory to the department (a) that such waiver would not unduly jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the persons residing in or served by the facility or service, (b) that such rule, regulation, or standard would create an unreasonable hardship for the facility or service, and (c) that such waiver would not cause the State of Nebraska to fail to comply with any applicable requirements of medicare or medicaid so as to make the state ineligible for the receipt of all funds to which it might otherwise be entitled.

(3) In evaluating the issue of unreasonable hardship, the department shall consider the following:

(a) The estimated cost of the modification or installation;

(b) The extent and duration of the disruption of the normal use of areas used by persons residing in or served by the facility or service resulting from construction work;

(c) The estimated period over which the cost would be recovered through reduced insurance premiums and increased reimbursement related to cost;

(d) The availability of financing; and

(e) The remaining useful life of the building.

(4) Any such waiver may be granted under such terms and conditions and for such period of time as provided in rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the department.

Laws 2000, LB 819, § 39;

Laws 2019, LB409, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-3801 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-3801
View Statute 43-3801
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of sections 43-3801 to 43-3812 is to protect foreign national minors or minors having multiple nationalities within the State of Nebraska.

(2) The Legislature recognizes that:

(a) Foreign national minors and minors having multiple nationalities are essential to the maintenance of their culture, traditions, and values;

(b) The governments of foreign countries have a duty to care for the interests of their nationals and citizens abroad, particularly foreign national minors and minors having multiple nationalities;

(c) The governments of foreign countries have the right to information and access in all cases involving minors who are children of foreign nationals and minors having multiple nationalities; and

(d) The state should be able to identify foreign national minors and minors having multiple nationalities and their families in order to provide services for them.

Laws 2006, LB 1113, § 1;

Laws 2008, LB92, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-228 — NE Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-228
View Statute 32-228
Status: in_force

(1) The election commissioner shall notify each person appointed as a judge or clerk of election, precinct inspector, district inspector, member of a counting board, or member of a canvassing board of the appointment by letter. Such letter shall be mailed at least fifteen days prior to the required reporting date for each statewide primary and general election. Each appointee shall, at the time fixed in the notice of appointment, report to the office of the election commissioner or other designated location to complete any informational forms and receive training regarding his or her duties. The training shall include instruction as required by the Secretary of State and any other training deemed necessary by the election commissioner. Each appointee, if found qualified and unless excused by reason of ill health or other good and sufficient reason, shall serve for the term of his or her appointment.

(2) No person who is a qualified prospective election worker is exempt from being appointed for a term of election service, except that any person who is seventy years of age or older and who requests to be exempted from such service at the time the election worker questionnaire form is filed with the election commissioner shall be exempt from election service.

(3) An appointee who fails to serve for the term of his or her appointment, unless excused by reason of ill health or other good and sufficient reason, is guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. The election commissioner shall submit the names of appointees violating this subsection to the local law enforcement agency for citation pursuant to sections 32-1549 and 32-1550 .

Laws 1994, LB 76, § 48;

Laws 1997, LB 764, § 21;

Laws 2002, LB 1054, § 10;

Laws 2015, LB575, § 8.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1018 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-1018
38-1018
Status: in_force

Cosmetology salon means a fixed structure or part thereof licensed under the Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art Practice Act to serve as the site for the performance of any or all of the practices of cosmetology by persons licensed under such act.

Laws 1986, LB 318, § 14;

R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-353;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 280;

Laws 2018, LB731, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-916.01 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-916.01
View Statute 57-916.01
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the penalties prescribed in section 57-915 , any person who violates any provision of sections 57-901 to 57-921 , any rule, regulation, or order of the commission, or any term, condition, or limitation of any permit issued pursuant to such sections, rule, regulation, or order may be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the commission of not to exceed one thousand dollars. No civil penalty shall be imposed until written notice is sent pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and a period of ten days has elapsed in which the person may come into compliance if possible. If any violation is a continuing one, each day a violation continues after such ten-day period shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of computing the applicable civil penalty. The commission may compromise, mitigate, or remit such penalties.

(2) Whenever the commission intends to impose a civil penalty under this section, the commission shall notify the person in writing (a) setting forth the date, facts, and nature of each violation with which the person is charged, (b) specifically identifying the particular provision or provisions of the section, rule, regulation, order, or permit involved in the violation, and (c) specifying the amount of each penalty which the commission intends to impose. Such written notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the last-known address of such person. The notice shall also advise such person of his or her right to a hearing and that failure to pay any civil penalty subsequently imposed by the commission will result in a civil action by the commission to collect such penalty. The person so notified may, within thirty days of receipt of such notice, submit a written request for a hearing to review any penalty to be imposed by the commission. A hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, and any person upon whom a civil penalty is subsequently imposed may appeal such penalty pursuant to such act. On the request of the commission, the Attorney General or county attorney may institute a civil action to collect a penalty imposed pursuant to this section.

Laws 1990, LB 922, § 1;

Laws 2016, LB1082, § 10.

Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-2091 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-2091
View Statute 71-2091
Status: in_force

The receiver is responsible for the conduct of the health care facility during the receivership. The department may apply to the court for an order terminating the appointment of a receiver and appointing a successor receiver when violations of federal or state laws or regulations occur during the receivership or for other appropriate reasons.

Laws 1995, LB 406, § 67.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-2909 — NE Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-2909
View Statute 54-2909
Status: in_force

Certificate of veterinary inspection means a legible document, paper, or electronic submission, issued by an accredited veterinarian at the point of origin of an animal movement which meets federal and state requirements for interstate or intrastate movement of animals. Certificate of veterinary inspection does not include Form 7001 of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Laws 2020, LB344, § 9.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2714 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-2714
View Statute 43-2714
Status: in_force

(1) A custodian, acting in a custodial capacity, has all the rights, powers, and authority over custodial property that unmarried adult owners have over their own property, but a custodian may exercise those rights, powers, and authority in that capacity only.

(2) This section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of section 43-2713 .

Laws 1992, LB 907, § 14.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-150 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-150
View Statute 38-150
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of an application for reinstatement of a credential in a profession that does not have a board, the application shall be considered by the department.

(2) The department may:

(a) Conduct an investigation to determine if the applicant has committed acts or offenses prohibited by section 38-178 ;

(b) Require the applicant to submit to a complete diagnostic examination by one or more physicians or other qualified professionals appointed by the department, the applicant being free also to consult a physician or physicians or other professionals of his or her own choice for an evaluation or diagnostic examination and to make available a report or reports thereof to the department;

(c) Require the applicant to pass a written, oral, or practical examination or any combination of such examinations;

(d) Require the applicant to successfully complete additional education;

(e) Require the applicant, if a business, to successfully complete an inspection; or

(f) Take any combination of the actions in this subsection.

(3) On the basis of material submitted by the applicant, the results of any inspection or investigation by the department, and the completion of any requirements imposed under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall (a) deny the application for reinstatement, (b) grant the application for reinstatement, (c) modify the probation, suspension, or limitation, or (d) reinstate the credential subject to limitations or subject to probation with terms and conditions.

(4) The decision of the department shall become final thirty days after mailing the decision to the applicant unless the applicant requests a hearing within such thirty-day period. If the applicant requests a hearing, the department shall mail notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing to the applicant at least thirty days prior to the hearing. Any requested hearing shall be held according to rules and regulations of the department for administrative hearings in contested cases. Any party to the decision shall have a right to appeal. Such appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(5) If the applicant has been afforded a hearing or an opportunity for a hearing on an application for reinstatement within two years prior to filing the current application, the department may grant or deny such application without another hearing.

Laws 2007, LB463, § 50.

Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1008 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-1008
38-1008
Status: in_force

Body art means body piercing, branding, permanent color technology, and tattooing.

Laws 2004, LB 906, § 7;

R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-346.01;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 270.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-603 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-603
View Statute 60-603
Status: in_force

The Nebraska Rules of the Road as enacted by Laws 1993, LB 370, shall not have a retroactive effect and shall not apply to any traffic accident, to any cause of action arising out of a traffic accident or judgment arising therefrom, or to any violation of the motor vehicle laws of this state occurring prior to January 1, 1994. All violations, offenses, prosecutions, and criminal appeals under prior law are saved and preserved. All civil causes of action based upon or under prior law arising out of traffic accidents prior to such date and judgments thereon or appeals therefrom are saved and preserved.

Laws 1973, LB 45, § 120;

R.S.1943, (1988), § 39-6,120;

Laws 1993, LB 370, § 99.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3863 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-3863
View Statute 30-3863
Status: in_force

(UTC 707) (a) Unless a cotrustee remains in office or the court otherwise orders, and until the trust property is delivered to a successor trustee or other person entitled to it, a trustee who has resigned or been removed has the duties of a trustee and the powers necessary to protect the trust property.

(b) A trustee who has resigned or been removed shall proceed expeditiously to deliver the trust property within the trustee's possession to the cotrustee, successor trustee, or other person entitled to it.

(c) Title to all trust property shall be owned by and vested in any successor trustee without any conveyance, transfer, or assignment by the prior trustee.

Laws 2003, LB 130, § 63.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 66-1819 — NE Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66-1819
View Statute 66-1819
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, nonregulated private enterprise means: (a) The business of selling or otherwise providing any gas or electric household appliance; (b) the business of installing any gas or electric household appliance; or (c) the business of servicing any gas or electric household appliance under a contract providing for maintenance or repair of such appliance for a period of time specified by the contract.

(2) Each jurisdictional utility shall maintain, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, separate accounts for all nonregulated private enterprise engaged in by such utility. The accounting shall include both costs and revenue associated with such enterprise. Costs to be allocated to such separate accounts shall include materials, labor, insurance, transportation, and all other direct and indirect costs of engaging in the nonregulated private enterprise. Costs or revenue required to be allocated to such separate accounts shall not be included in any rate, toll, or charge for any utility service of the utility.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the commission may at any time examine and audit the books, accounts, papers, records, and memoranda kept by a natural gas public utility in order to determine compliance with this section.

(4) No audit shall be conducted pursuant to this section more often than once every two years, but nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the commission pursuant to other provisions of the State Natural Gas Regulation Act to examine and audit, for any purpose, the books, accounts, papers, records, and memoranda kept by a natural gas public utility.

Laws 2003, LB 790, § 19.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3580 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3580
23-3580
Status: in_force

It is declared that conditions resulting from the concentration of population of various counties, cities, and villages in this state require the construction, maintenance, and operation of adequate hospital facilities for the care of the public health and for the control and treatment of epidemics, for the care of the indigent and for the public welfare; that in various counties, cities, and villages of the state there is a lack of adequate hospital facilities available to the inhabitants thereof and that consequently many persons including persons of low income are forced to do without adequate medical and hospital care and accommodations; that these conditions cause an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the state and impair economic values; that these conditions cannot be remedied by the ordinary operations of private enterprises; that the providing of adequate hospital and medical care are public uses; that it is in the public interest that adequate hospital and medical facilities and care be provided in order to care for and protect the health and public welfare; and the necessity in the public interest for the provisions of sections 23-3579 to 23-35,120 is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.

It is hereby further declared as a matter of legislative determination that high interest rates are contributing to rising costs of health care, that techniques of financing health care facilities have changed, that existing financing documents may impose unnecessary burdens, and that the giving of power to hospital authorities created pursuant to sections 23-3579 to 23-35,120 to refinance existing indebtedness and to utilize improved financing techniques would serve the public interest by improving the quality of health care or minimizing the cost thereof.

Laws 1971, LB 54, § 2;

Laws 1980, LB 801, § 1;

R.S.1943, (1987), § 23-343.75.