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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-2809 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2809
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Status: in_force

(1) An area within the boundaries of a municipality which remains within the boundaries of a municipal county and is not consolidated into the municipal county at the time of the formation of the municipal county shall not be considered to be part of the municipal county for any purpose. Such a municipality shall not be annexed by the municipal county, and such a municipality shall not annex any territory, for at least four years after the date of creation of the municipal county. Such a municipality shall retain:

(a) The authority to levy property taxes, not to exceed ninety cents per one hundred dollars of taxable value except as provided in sections 77-3442 and 77-3444 ; and

(b) All the other powers and duties applicable to a municipality of the same population with the same form of government in effect on the date of creation of the municipal county, including, but not limited to, its zoning jurisdiction and the authority to impose a tax as provided in the Local Option Revenue Act.

(2) In order to provide economical and efficient services, a municipality within the boundaries of a municipal county may annex adjacent territory within the municipal county if the municipal county consents. Consent shall be granted if the services will be provided by the municipality within the annexed territory at less cost than similar services provided by the municipal county.

(3) All fire protection districts which are within the boundaries of a municipal county shall continue to exist after formation of the municipal county.

Laws 2001, LB 142, § 9;

Laws 2015, LB325, § 2.

Local Option Revenue Act, see section 77-27,148 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 19-2701 — NE Code / Chapter 19 / Section 19-2701
View Statute 19-2701
Status: in_force

A city of the first class or city of the second class may enter into a contract or contracts to sell electric, water, or sewer service to persons beyond the corporate limits of such city when, in the judgment of the mayor and city council of such a city not having a board of public works or of its board of public works in such a city having such board, it is beneficial to such city to do so. No such contract shall run for a period in excess of twenty-five years. Such city is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into contracts for the furnishing of electric service to persons, firms, associations, and corporations beyond the corporate limits of such city.

Laws 1909, c. 19, § 1, p. 186;

R.S.1913, §§ 4959, 4960;

C.S.1922, §§ 4128, 4129;

Laws 1929, c. 43, § 2, p. 188;

C.S.1929, §§ 16-657, 16-658;

R.S.1943, § 16-685;

Laws 1947, c. 26, § 4, p. 130;

R.R.S.1943, § 16-685;

Laws 1957, c. 53, § 1, p. 262;

Laws 2019, LB193, § 170.

City was given power to contract for the sale of water outside the city limits. Burger v. City of Beatrice, 181 Neb. 213, 147 N.W.2d 784 (1967).

City was given power to contract for the sale of water outside the city limits. Burger v. City of Beatrice, 181 Neb. 213, 147 N.W.2d 784 (1967).

The provisions of this section were modified by legislative act creating the Nebraska Power Review Board. City of Auburn v. Eastern Nebraska Public Power Dist., 179 Neb. 439, 138 N.W.2d 629 (1965).

The provisions of this section were modified by legislative act creating the Nebraska Power Review Board. City of Auburn v. Eastern Nebraska Public Power Dist., 179 Neb. 439, 138 N.W.2d 629 (1965).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-212 — NE Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-212
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Status: in_force

Each election commissioner shall appoint other deputies, precinct and district inspectors, judges of election, clerks of election, deputy registrars, and peace officers to serve at elections and other assistants necessary for the performance of the duties of his or her office, the registration of voters, and the conduct of elections. Such employees shall be registered voters representing all political parties as nearly as practicable in proportion to the number of votes cast in such county at the immediately preceding general election for the office of Governor or President of the United States by the parties, respectively.

Laws 1994, LB 76, § 32.

A ballot, endorsed by one judge of election and an inspector appointed under this section, is valid where the voter believes that the ballot was endorsed by two judges of election. Rasp v. McHugh, 121 Neb. 380, 237 N.W. 394 (1931).

A ballot, endorsed by one judge of election and an inspector appointed under this section, is valid where the voter believes that the ballot was endorsed by two judges of election. Rasp v. McHugh, 121 Neb. 380, 237 N.W. 394 (1931).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 9-408 — NE Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9-408
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Status: in_force

(1) Lawful purpose shall mean charitable or community betterment purposes, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:

(a) Benefiting persons by enhancing their opportunity for religious or educational advancement, by relieving or protecting them from disease, suffering, or distress, by contributing to their physical well-being, by assisting them in establishing themselves in life as worthy and useful citizens, or by increasing their comprehension of and devotion to the principles upon which this nation was founded;

(b) Initiating, performing, or fostering worthy public works or enabling or furthering the erection or maintenance of public structures; and

(c) Lessening the burdens borne by government or voluntarily supporting, augmenting, or supplementing services which government would normally render to the people.

(2) Lawful purpose shall not include any activity consisting of an attempt to influence legislation or participate in any political campaign on behalf of any elected official or person who is or has been a candidate for public office.

(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit any organization licensed pursuant to the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act from using its proceeds or profits derived from activities under the act in any activity which benefits and is conducted by the organization, including any charitable, benevolent, humane, religious, philanthropic, recreational, social, educational, civic, or fraternal activity conducted by the organization for the benefit of its members.

Laws 1986, LB 1027, § 129;

Laws 1994, LB 694, § 98.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-2139 — NE Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14-2139
14-2139
Status: in_force

A metropolitan utilities district shall pay to every city or village of any class, other than metropolitan, in which such district sells water or gas, or both, at retail, a sum equivalent to two percent of the annual gross revenue derived from all retail sales of water or gas, or both, sold by such district within the city or village, except that retail sales of gas shall not include the retail sale of natural gas used as vehicular fuel. Such sums shall be paid not later than the thirtieth day of January of the next succeeding year. Such cities or villages shall not levy or collect any license, occupation, or excise tax upon or from such district. All payments provided by this section shall be allocated by the district among the several utilities operated by it upon such basis as the district shall determine.

Laws 1967, c. 47, § 2, p. 179;

R.S.1943, (1991), § 14-1042;

Laws 1992, LB 746, § 39;

Laws 2014, LB867, § 5;

Laws 2019, LB476, § 2.

Revenue from sale of water and gas by metropolitan utilities district are not taxes and section created by L.B. 425 (Laws 1967) is constitutional. Evans v. Metropolitan Utilities Dist., 187 Neb. 261, 188 N.W.2d 851 (1971).

Revenue from sale of water and gas by metropolitan utilities district are not taxes and section created by L.B. 425 (Laws 1967) is constitutional. Evans v. Metropolitan Utilities Dist., 187 Neb. 261, 188 N.W.2d 851 (1971).

Cited but not discussed. Evans v. Metropolitan Utilities Dist., 184 Neb. 172, 166 N.W.2d 411 (1969).

Cited but not discussed. Evans v. Metropolitan Utilities Dist., 184 Neb. 172, 166 N.W.2d 411 (1969).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1348 — NE Code / Chapter 28 / Section 28-1348
View Statute 28-1348
Status: in_force

The Computer Crimes Act shall not be construed to preclude the applicability of any other provision of the Nebraska Criminal Code which may apply to any transaction described in the Computer Crimes Act.

Laws 1985, LB 371, § 7;

Laws 1991, LB 135, § 10.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2319 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2319
View Statute 30-2319
Status: in_force

(a) In the proceeding for an elective share, property which is part of the augmented estate which passes or has passed to the surviving spouse by testate or intestate succession or other means and which has not been renounced, including that described in section 30-2314 , is applied first to satisfy the elective share and to reduce the amount due from other recipients of portions of the augmented estate.

(b) Remaining property of the augmented estate is so applied that liability for the balance of the elective share of the surviving spouse is equitably apportioned among the recipients of the augmented estate in proportion to the value of their interests therein.

(c) Only original transferees from, or appointees of, the decedent and their donees, to the extent the donees have the property or its proceeds, are subject to the contribution to make up the elective share of the surviving spouse. A person liable to contribution may choose to give up the property transferred to him or to pay its value as of the time it is considered in computing the augmented estate.

Laws 1974, LB 354, § 41, UPC § 2-207.

A surviving spouse's beneficial interest in an inter vivos trust created by the decedent is property which passes or has passed to the surviving spouse within the meaning of this section such that it should be charged against the amount of the surviving spouse's elective share of the augmented estate. In re Estate of Myers, 256 Neb. 817, 594 N.W.2d 563 (1999).

A surviving spouse's beneficial interest in an inter vivos trust created by the decedent is property which passes or has passed to the surviving spouse within the meaning of this section such that it should be charged against the amount of the surviving spouse's elective share of the augmented estate. In re Estate of Myers, 256 Neb. 817, 594 N.W.2d 563 (1999).

This section does not make a distinction between specific and residuary beneficiaries; each beneficiary, regardless of whether it is a specific or residual beneficiary, must contribute proportionately, according to its interests, to the elective share. In re Estate of Ziegenbein, 2 Neb. App. 923, 519 N.W.2d 5 (1994).

This section does not make a distinction between specific and residuary beneficiaries; each beneficiary, regardless of whether it is a specific or residual beneficiary, must contribute proportionately, according to its interests, to the elective share. In re Estate of Ziegenbein, 2 Neb. App. 923, 519 N.W.2d 5 (1994).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 27-1005 — NE Code / Chapter 27 / Section 27-1005
View Statute 27-1005
Status: in_force

The contents of an official record, or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed and actually recorded or filed, including data compilations in any form, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by copy, certified as correct in accordance with section 27-902 or testified to be correct by a witness who has compared it with the original. If a copy which complies with the foregoing cannot be obtained by the exercise of reasonable diligence, then other evidence of the contents may be given.

Laws 1975, LB 279, § 68.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-358 — NE Code / Chapter 45 / Section 45-358
View Statute 45-358
Status: in_force

Nothing in sections 45-351 and 45-353 shall limit a borrower's right to bring an action for damages. When the licensee has filed suit and obtained judgment, the licensee shall be permitted to resume contacts with the borrower against whom judgment has been obtained.

Laws 2025, LB474, § 79.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-176 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-176
View Statute 60-176
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly transfers a wrecked, damaged, or destroyed vehicle in violation of sections 60-171 to 60-177 is guilty of a Class IV felony.

Laws 2005, LB 276, § 76.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-121 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-121
View Statute 44-121
Status: in_force

If the amount of any such impairment or deficiency shall not be made good within the time specified in such notice and proof thereof filed with the Department of Insurance, the company shall be proceeded against in the manner authorized and directed by the Nebraska Insurers Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation Act.

Laws 1913, c. 154, § 9, p. 400;

R.S.1913, § 3145;

Laws 1919, c. 190, tit. V, art. III, § 2, p. 578;

C.S.1922, § 7746;

C.S.1929, § 44-202;

R.S.1943, § 44-121;

Laws 1989, LB 319, § 63.

Nebraska Insurers Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation Act, see section 44-4862 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-626 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-626
View Statute 60-626
Status: in_force

Interchange shall mean a grade-separated intersection with one or more turning roadways for travel between any of the highways radiating from and forming part of such intersection.

Laws 1993, LB 370, § 122.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-168 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-168
View Statute 60-168
Status: in_force

(1) In the event of a lost or mutilated certificate of title, the owner of the vehicle or the holder of a lien on the vehicle shall apply, upon a form prescribed by the department, to the department or to any county treasurer for a duplicate certificate of title and shall pay the fee prescribed by section 60-156 . The application shall be signed by the person making the application or a person authorized to sign under section 60-151 . Thereupon the county treasurer, with the approval of the department, or the department shall issue a duplicate certificate of title to the person entitled to receive the certificate of title. If the records of the title have been destroyed pursuant to section 60-152 , the county treasurer shall issue a duplicate certificate of title to the person entitled to receive the same upon such showing as the county treasurer may deem sufficient. If the applicant cannot produce such proof of ownership, he or she may apply directly to the department and submit such evidence as he or she may have, and the department may, if it finds the evidence sufficient, authorize the county treasurer to issue a duplicate certificate of title. A duplicate certificate of title so issued shall show only those unreleased liens of record. The new purchaser shall be entitled to receive an original certificate of title upon presentation of the assigned duplicate copy of the certificate of title, properly assigned to the new purchaser, to the county treasurer prescribed in section 60-144 .

(2) Any purchaser of a vehicle for which a certificate of title was lost or mutilated may at the time of purchase require the seller of the same to indemnify him or her and all subsequent purchasers of the vehicle against any loss which he, she, or they may suffer by reason of any claim presented upon the original certificate. In the event of the recovery of the original certificate of title by the owner, he or she shall forthwith surrender the same to the county treasurer or the department for cancellation.

Laws 2005, LB 276, § 68;

Laws 2007, LB286, § 16;

Laws 2012, LB751, § 9;

Laws 2012, LB801, § 42;

Laws 2025, LB97, § 15.

Issuance of duplicate certificates is authorized, but purchaser is charged with notice of possible impairment of title. Allstate Ins. Co. v. Enzolera, 164 Neb. 38, 81 N.W.2d 588 (1957).

Issuance of duplicate certificates is authorized, but purchaser is charged with notice of possible impairment of title. Allstate Ins. Co. v. Enzolera, 164 Neb. 38, 81 N.W.2d 588 (1957).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-391 — NE Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23-391
View Statute 23-391
Status: in_force

Counties acquiring and owning any facilities described in section 23-389 shall not be required to pay taxes or assessments upon any such facilities or upon any charges, fees, revenue, or other income received from such facilities except motor vehicle fuel taxes and the tax and fees imposed by section 2-1208 .

Laws 1976, LB 519, § 3.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1062 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 38-1062
38-1062
Status: in_force

In order to be licensed by the department by examination, an individual shall meet, and present to the department evidence of meeting, the following requirements:

(1) Has attained the age of seventeen years on or before the beginning date of the examination for which application is being made;

(2) Has completed formal education equivalent to a United States high school education;

(3) Possesses a minimum competency in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the practices for which licensure is sought, as evidenced by successful completion of an examination in the appropriate practices approved by the board and administered by the department;

(4) Possesses sufficient ability to read the English language to permit the applicant to practice in a safe manner, as evidenced by successful completion of the written examination; and

(5) Has graduated from a school of cosmetology or an apprentice salon in or outside of Nebraska, a school of esthetics in or outside of Nebraska, or a school of electrolysis upon completion of a program of studies appropriate to the practices for which licensure is being sought, as evidenced by a diploma or certificate from the school or apprentice salon to the effect that the applicant has complied with the following:

(a) For licensure as a cosmetologist, the program of studies shall consist of a minimum of one thousand eight hundred hours;

(b) For licensure as an esthetician, the program of studies shall consist of a minimum of six hundred hours;

(c) For licensure as a cosmetology instructor, the program of studies shall consist of a minimum of six hundred hours beyond the program of studies required for licensure as a cosmetologist;

(d) For licensure as a cosmetology instructor, be currently licensed as a cosmetologist in Nebraska, as evidenced by possession of a valid Nebraska cosmetology license;

(e) For licensure as an electrologist, the program of studies shall consist of a minimum of six hundred hours;

(f) For licensure as an electrology instructor, be currently licensed as an electrologist in Nebraska and have practiced electrology actively for at least two years immediately before the application; and

(g) For licensure as an esthetics instructor, completion of a program of studies consisting of a minimum of three hundred hours beyond the program of studies required for licensure as an esthetician and current licensure as an esthetician in Nebraska.

Laws 1986, LB 318, § 48;

Laws 1987, LB 543, § 6;

Laws 1995, LB 83, § 22;

Laws 1996, LB 1155, § 26;

Laws 1997, LB 752, § 168;

Laws 2002, LB 241, § 23;

Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 26;

R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-387;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 324;

Laws 2018, LB731, § 16.

Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-2610 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-2610
View Statute 71-2610
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health shall advise the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding:

(1) Rules and regulations for the government of the division;

(2) The policies of the division as they relate to support provided to the board;

(3) The policies of the division concerning the professions and occupations described in section 71-2610.01 ;

(4) Communication and cooperation among the professional boards; and

(5) Plans of organization or reorganization of the division.

Laws 1953, c. 335, § 16, p. 1104;

Laws 1981, LB 249, § 2;

Laws 1982, LB 449, § 8;

Laws 1982, LB 450, § 7;

Laws 1982, LB 448, § 7;

Laws 1987, LB 473, § 41;

Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 632;

Laws 2003, LB 56, § 6;

Laws 2007, LB296, § 549.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-1229 — NE Code / Chapter 37 / Section 37-1229
View Statute 37-1229
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of any vessel shall furnish the commission notice of the transfer of all or any part of his interest, other than the creation of a security interest, in a vessel numbered in this state pursuant to sections 37-1214 to 37-1217 or of the theft, recovery, destruction, or abandonment of such vessel, within fifteen days thereof. Such transfer, theft, destruction, or abandonment shall terminate the certificate of number and number awarded for such vessel except that in the case of a transfer of a part interest which does not affect the owner's right to operate such vessel, such transfer shall not terminate the certificate of number and number awarded.

(2) The certificate of number shall be declared invalid when (a) the vessel is required to be documented, (b) the certificate of number was obtained falsely, (c) the necessary fees were not paid, or (d) the person whose name appears on the certificate involuntarily loses his interest in the numbered vessel by legal processes.

Laws 1978, LB 21, § 29.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-1805 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-1805
View Statute 44-1805
Status: in_force

Any of the following acts in this state, effected by mail or otherwise, by any such unauthorized foreign or alien insurer: (1) The issuance or delivery of contracts of insurance to residents of this state; (2) the solicitation of applications for such contracts; (3) the collection of premiums, membership fees, assessments, or other considerations for such contracts; or (4) any other transaction of insurance business, shall constitute sufficient contact with the state for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over such insurer in any proceeding instituted in respect to the misrepresentation set forth in section 44-1803 under the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act or in any action, suit, or proceeding for the recovery of any penalty provided in the act.

Laws 1965, c. 247, § 5, p. 700;

Laws 1983, LB 447, § 63;

Laws 1989, LB 6, § 12;

Laws 1991, LB 234, § 29.

Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act, see section 44-1521 .