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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-179 — NE Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-179
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Status: in_force

Certificate of inspection means the official document issued and signed by a brand inspector authorizing (1) movement of livestock from a point of origin within the brand inspection area to a destination either inside or outside of the brand inspection area or outside of this state, (2) slaughter of livestock as specified on such certificate, or (3) the change of ownership of livestock as specified on such certificate. A certificate of inspection shall designate, as needed, the name of the shipper, consignor, or seller of the livestock, the purchaser or consignee of the livestock, the destination of the livestock, the vehicle license number or carrier number, the miles driven by an inspector to perform inspection, the amount of inspection fees collected, the number and sex of the livestock to be moved or slaughtered, any brands on the livestock, any approved nonvisual identifiers, and the brand owner. A certificate of inspection shall be construed and is intended to be documentary evidence of ownership on all livestock covered by such document.

Laws 1999, LB 778, § 10;

Laws 2017, LB600, § 1;

Laws 2021, LB572, § 13.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-824 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-824
View Statute 39-824
Status: in_force

Bridges shall not be built if the aggregate cost thereof shall exceed a sum greater than the amount of money on hand in the bridge fund derived from the levy of previous years, plus eighty-five percent of the levy of the current year, together with the amount of money in the district road fund in the district where such work is to be performed.

Laws 1905, c. 126, § 17, p. 545;

R.S.1913, § 2971;

Laws 1919, c. 26, § 1, p. 92;

C.S.1922, § 2729;

C.S.1929, § 39-816;

R.S.1943, § 39-824.

Authority to build or repair bridges, other provisions, see sections 39-810 , 39-818 , and 39-826 .

District road fund, see section 39-1905 .

Provision that county boards may levy special tax to pay indebtedness arising under certain bridge contracts is mandatory, but not in excess of limit of levy for county purposes. State ex rel. Millsap v. Stoddard, 108 Neb. 712, 189 N.W. 299 (1922); Beadle v. Sanders, 104 Neb. 427, 177 N.W. 789 (1920).

Provision that county boards may levy special tax to pay indebtedness arising under certain bridge contracts is mandatory, but not in excess of limit of levy for county purposes. State ex rel. Millsap v. Stoddard, 108 Neb. 712, 189 N.W. 299 (1922); Beadle v. Sanders, 104 Neb. 427, 177 N.W. 789 (1920).

Bridge construction in anticipation of levy is valid and a culvert is a bridge within meaning of proviso. Central Bridge & Constr. Co. v. Saunders County, 106 Neb. 484, 184 N.W. 220 (1921).

Bridge construction in anticipation of levy is valid and a culvert is a bridge within meaning of proviso. Central Bridge & Constr. Co. v. Saunders County, 106 Neb. 484, 184 N.W. 220 (1921).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1905 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1905
View Statute 39-1905
Status: in_force

Fifty-one percent of the resident freeholders of any road district, precinct, or township in this state, as shown by the records of the register of deeds of the county in which such road district, precinct, or township is situated, may petition the county board of the county in which such district, precinct, or township is located to levy an assessment of not to exceed ten and five-tenths cents on each one hundred dollars upon the taxable value of all the taxable property in such road district, precinct, or township. Upon receipt of such petition, the county board shall make the assessment, as requested, upon the taxable value of all the taxable property in such road district, precinct, or township to be levied and collected the same as other taxes. Such taxes and any voluntary contributions (1) shall be and become a part of the district road fund of the district, precinct, or township in which the taxes are levied, (2) shall be used exclusively in constructing or improving the public roads in such district, precinct, or township, and (3) shall not be transferred to any other fund. In counties under township organization, the township board shall designate the road or roads in such road district where such levy shall be expended. In other counties the county board shall designate the road or roads in such road district where such levy shall be expended.

Laws 1957, c. 155, art. VI, § 5, p. 559;

Laws 1979, LB 187, § 166;

Laws 1992, LB 719A, § 146.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 53-110 — NE Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53-110
View Statute 53-110
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall be appointed as a commissioner, the executive director of the commission, or an employee of the commission who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not resided within the State of Nebraska successively for two years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.

(2) No person (a) convicted of or who has pleaded guilty to a felony or any violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquor prior or subsequent to the passage of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act, (b) who has paid a fine or penalty in settlement of any prosecution against him or her for any violation of such laws, or (c) who has forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation shall be appointed commissioner.

(3)(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) of this subsection, no commissioner or employee of the commission may, directly or indirectly, individually, as a member of a partnership, as a member of a limited liability company, or as a shareholder of a corporation, have any interest whatsoever in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, receive any compensation or profit from such manufacture, sale, or distribution, or have any interest whatsoever in the purchases or sales made by the persons authorized by the act to purchase or to sell alcoholic liquor.

(b) With the written approval of the executive director, an employee of the commission, other than the executive director or a division manager, may accept part-time or seasonal employment with a person licensed or regulated by the commission. No such employment shall be approved if the licensee receives more than fifty percent of the licensee's gross revenue from the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquor.

(4) This section shall not prevent any commissioner, the executive director, or any employee from purchasing and keeping in his or her possession for the use of himself, herself, or members of his or her family or guests any alcoholic liquor which may be purchased or kept by any person pursuant to the act.

Laws 1935, c. 116, § 11, p. 380;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 53-311;

R.S.1943, § 53-110;

Laws 1989, LB 780, § 3;

Laws 1991, LB 344, § 7;

Laws 1993, LB 121, § 318;

Laws 2011, LB407, § 2.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2120 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-2120
View Statute 38-2120
Status: in_force

(1) This subsection applies prior to July 1, 2026. The board shall consist of nine professional members and two public members appointed pursuant to section 38-158 . The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165 . Two professional members shall be certified master social workers, two professional members shall be certified professional counselors, two professional members shall be certified marriage and family therapists, one professional member shall be a certified art therapist, and two professional members shall be licensed mental health practitioners that do not hold an associated certification.

(2) Beginning July 1, 2026, the board shall consist of eleven professional members and three public members appointed pursuant to section 38-158 . The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165 . Two professional members shall be certified master social workers, two professional members shall be certified professional counselors, two professional members shall be certified marriage and family therapists, one professional member shall be a certified art therapist, two professional members shall be licensed mental health practitioners that do not hold an associated certification, and two professional members shall be licensed alcohol and drug counselors.

Laws 2007, LB463, § 738;

Laws 2024, LB605, § 11;

Laws 2025, LB346, § 15.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-3301 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-3301
View Statute 13-3301
Status: in_force

Sections 13-3301 to 13-3316 shall be known and may be cited as the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act.

Laws 2021, LB156, § 1;

Laws 2022, LB998, § 1;

Laws 2024, LB164, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-1624 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-1624
View Statute 57-1624
Status: in_force

(1) The commission, under procedures and criteria it may adopt, shall determine the amount of injected carbon dioxide stored in a storage reservoir.

(2) The purpose for determining storage amounts is to facilitate using the stored carbon dioxide for such matters as carbon credits, allowances, trading, emissions allocations, and offsets, and for other similar purposes.

(3) The commission may charge a reasonable fee to the person requesting a storage determination. Any such fee shall be set by the commission in rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the commission.

(4) Any fees received by the commission under this section for storage determinations shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility Administrative Fund.

Laws 2021, LB650, § 24.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-747 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-747
46-747
Status: in_force

All hearings conducted pursuant to the Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection Act shall be of record and available for review.

Laws 1975, LB 577, § 13;

Laws 1984, LB 1071, § 10;

R.S.1943, (1993), § 46-668;

Laws 1996, LB 108, § 70;

R.S.1943, (1998), § 46-656.64;

Laws 2004, LB 962, § 87.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-231 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-231
View Statute 71-231
Status: in_force

In making any investigation as to conditions existing in the barber trade, the board shall give due consideration to (1) the costs incurred in the particular county under investigation with regard to the adequacy of the income of barber shop operators to assure full compliance with all sanitary regulations imposed by any law of this state and (2) healthful working conditions in barber shops.

Laws 1945, c. 174, § 4(4), p. 556;

Laws 1957, c. 294, § 12, p. 1059.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-118.01 — NE Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-118.01
View Statute 48-118.01
Status: in_force

Before making a claim or bringing suit against a third person by the employee or his or her personal representative or by the employer or his or her workers' compensation insurer, thirty days' notice shall be given to the other potential parties, unless such notice is waived in writing, of the opportunity to join in such claim or action and to be represented by counsel. If a party entitled to notice cannot be found, the clerk of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court shall become the agent of such party for giving notice as required in this section. The notice when given to the clerk of the compensation court shall include an affidavit setting forth the facts, including the steps taken to locate such party.

After the expiration of thirty days, for failure to receive notice or other good cause shown, the district court before which the action is pending shall allow either party to intervene in such action, and if no action is pending then the district court in which it could be brought shall allow either party to commence such action. Each party shall have an equal voice in the claim and the prosecution of such suit, and any dispute arising shall be passed upon by the court before which the case is pending and if no action is pending then by the district court in which such action could be brought.

If the employee or his or her personal representative or the employer or his or her workers' compensation insurer join in prosecuting such claim and are represented by counsel, the reasonable expenses and the attorney's fees shall be, unless otherwise agreed upon, divided between such attorneys as directed by the court before which the case is pending and if no action is pending then by the district court in which such action could be brought.

Laws 2005, LB 13, § 23.

In this section, the use of the term "the court" refers to the district court. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).

In this section, the use of the term "the court" refers to the district court. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).

This section and sections 48-118 through 48-118.04 should be read as a whole. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).

This section and sections 48-118 through 48-118.04 should be read as a whole. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).

This section requires that a subrogation claim against a third-party tort-feasor for workers' compensation benefits paid to a claimant must be brought in the district court. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).

This section requires that a subrogation claim against a third-party tort-feasor for workers' compensation benefits paid to a claimant must be brought in the district court. In re Estate of Evertson, 295 Neb. 301, 889 N.W.2d 73 (2016).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-112.01 — NE Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32-112.01
View Statute 32-112.01
Status: in_force

Poll watcher means an individual appointed pursuant to section 32-961 who is legally in a polling place to observe the conduct of the election.

Laws 2020, LB1055, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-343 — NE Code / Chapter 42 / Section 42-343
View Statute 42-343
Status: in_force

Sections 42-341 to 42-344 shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact them.

Laws 1949, c. 124, § 3, p. 331.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2347 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2347
View Statute 30-2347
Status: in_force

A specific devise passes subject to any security interest existing at the date of death, without right of exoneration, regardless of a general directive in the will to pay debts.

Laws 1974, LB 354, § 69, UPC § 2-609.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-2107 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2107
View Statute 8-2107
Status: in_force

(1) The director may enter into cooperative, coordinating, and information-sharing agreements with any other bank supervisory agencies or any organization affiliated with or representing one or more bank supervisory agencies with respect to the periodic examination or other supervision of any branch in Nebraska of an out-of-state state chartered bank or any branch of a Nebraska state chartered bank in a host state, and the director may accept such reports of examination and reports of investigation in lieu of conducting his or her own examinations or investigations.

(2) The director may enter into contracts with any bank supervisory agencies that have concurrent jurisdiction over a Nebraska state chartered bank or an out-of-state state chartered bank operating a branch in this state to engage the services of such agencies' examiners or to provide the services of department examiners to such agency.

(3) The director may enter into joint examinations or joint enforcement actions with other bank supervisory agencies having concurrent jurisdiction over any branch in Nebraska of an out-of-state state chartered bank or any branch of a Nebraska state chartered bank in any host state. The director may, at any time, take such actions independently if he or she deems such actions to be necessary or appropriate to carry out his or her responsibilities under the Interstate Branching and Merger Act or to ensure compliance with the laws of this state. In the case of an out-of-state state chartered bank, the director shall recognize the exclusive authority of the home state regulator over corporate government matters and the primary responsibility of the home state regulator with respect to safety and soundness matters.

(4) The cost of any examination conducted under this section shall be assessed against such out-of-state state chartered bank in the manner set forth in sections 8-605 and 8-606 and paid for by such out-of-state state chartered bank.

Laws 1997, LB 351, § 7;

Laws 2007, LB124, § 17;

Laws 2012, LB963, § 19.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 50-102 — NE Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50-102
View Statute 50-102
Status: in_force

(1) When the Legislature is temporarily organized it shall elect a committee of five by ballot, which committee shall examine and report upon the credentials of those claiming to be elected members, and, when such report is made, those reported as elected shall proceed to the permanent organization of the Legislature. The Legislature shall be the sole judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members.

(2) The Legislature may waive the requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this section whenever it is reasonably apparent to the members of the Legislature that there is not, or is not likely to be, a contest of any election result. If the provisions of subsection (1) are waived, the Legislature may, by rule, provide for the certification of members elected to the Legislature.

R.S.1866, c. 31, § 4, p. 249;

R.S.1913, § 3743;

C.S.1922, § 3136;

C.S.1929, § 50-102;

R.S.1943, § 50-102;

Laws 1977, LB 231, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-2915 — NE Code / Chapter 21 / Section 21-2915
View Statute 21-2915
Status: in_force

(1) To resign as an agent for service of process of a limited cooperative association or a foreign limited cooperative association, the agent shall deliver to the Secretary of State for filing a statement of resignation containing the name of the limited cooperative association or foreign limited cooperative association.

(2) After receiving a statement of resignation, the Secretary of State shall file it and mail a copy to the principal office of the limited cooperative association or foreign limited cooperative association and another copy to the principal office if the address of the principal office appears in the records of the Secretary of State and is different from the address of the registered office.

(3) An agency for service of process terminates thirty days after the Secretary of State files the statement of resignation.

Laws 2007, LB368, § 15.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-1405 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-1405
View Statute 57-1405
Status: in_force

(1) If a pipeline carrier proposes to construct a major oil pipeline to be placed in operation in Nebraska after November 23, 2011, and the pipeline carrier has submitted a route for an oil pipeline within, through, or across Nebraska but the route is not approved by the Governor pursuant to section 57-1503 , the pipeline carrier shall file an application with the commission and receive approval pursuant to section 57-1408 prior to beginning construction of the major oil pipeline within Nebraska. If a pipeline carrier proposes a substantive change to the route of a major oil pipeline and the pipeline carrier has submitted a route for an oil pipeline within, through, or across Nebraska but the route is not approved by the Governor pursuant to section 57-1503 , the pipeline carrier shall file an application for the proposed change with the commission and receive approval pursuant to section 57-1408 prior to beginning construction relating to the proposed change. The applicant shall also file a copy of the application with the agencies listed in subsection (3) of section 57-1407 .

(2) The application shall be accompanied by written agreement to pay expenses assessed pursuant to section 57-1406 and written testimony and exhibits in support of the application. The application shall include:

(a) The name and address of the pipeline carrier;

(b) A description of the nature and proposed route of the major oil pipeline and evidence of consideration of alternative routes;

(c) A statement of the reasons for the selection of the proposed route of the major oil pipeline;

(d) A list of the governing bodies of the counties and municipalities through which the proposed route of the major oil pipeline would be located;

(e) A description of the product or material to be transported through the major oil pipeline;

(f) The person who will own the major oil pipeline;

(g) The person who will manage the major oil pipeline;

(h) A plan to comply with the Oil Pipeline Reclamation Act; and

(i) A list of planned methods to minimize or mitigate the potential impacts of the major oil pipeline to land areas and connected natural resources other than with respect to oil spills.

(3) The applicant shall publish notice of the application in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the major oil pipeline is to be constructed and forward a copy of such notice to the commission. The applicant shall serve notice of the application upon the governing bodies of the counties and municipalities specified pursuant to subdivision (2)(d) of this section.

Laws 2011, First Spec. Sess., LB1, § 6;

Laws 2012, LB1161, § 6.

Oil Pipeline Reclamation Act, see section 76-3301 .

The Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act does not require gubernatorial denial prior to initiating an application proceeding. In re Application No. OP-0003, 303 Neb. 872, 932 N.W.2d 653 (2019).

The Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act does not require gubernatorial denial prior to initiating an application proceeding. In re Application No. OP-0003, 303 Neb. 872, 932 N.W.2d 653 (2019).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1514 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-1514
View Statute 43-1514
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act shall be construed to prevent the emergency removal of an Indian child who is a resident of or is domiciled on a reservation, but temporarily located off the reservation, from his or her parent or Indian custodian or the emergency placement of such child in a foster home or institution, under applicable state law, in order to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child. The state authority, official, or agency involved shall insure that the emergency removal or placement terminates immediately when such removal or placement is no longer necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child and shall expeditiously initiate a child custody proceeding subject to the provisions of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, transfer the child to the jurisdiction of the appropriate Indian tribe or tribes, or restore the child to the parent or Indian custodian, as may be appropriate.

(2) During the course of each intake received by the statewide child abuse and neglect hotline provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, the hotline representative shall inquire as to whether the person calling the hotline believes one of the parties involved may be an Indian child or Indian person. If the hotline representative has any reason to believe that an Indian child or Indian person is involved in the intake, the representative shall immediately document the information and inform his or her supervisor.

Laws 1985, LB 255, § 14;

Laws 2015, LB566, § 14.

The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).

The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).