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NE Code § 86-603 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-603 - Certificate of authority; fee; issuance; effect.

86-603.  Certificate of authority; fee; issuance; effect.The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate to every company, association, or corporation that has filed the statement required by section 86-602 and has paid a filing fee of five dollars. The certificate conveys authority to such company, association, or corporation to conduct its business within this state under sections 86-607 to 86-610.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 3, p. 322;   R.S.1913, § 7397;   C.S.1922, § 7072;   C.S.1929, § 86-103;   R.S.1943, § 86-103;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-103;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 365.
NE Code § 86-604 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-604 - Telegraph companies and press associations; statement; failure to register; penalty.

86-604.  Telegraph companies and press associations; statement; failure to register; penalty.Every telegraph company, and press association or corporation engaged in the transmission, collection, and delivery of telegraph dispatches, that refuses or fails to comply with section 86-602 shall forfeit its right to carry on the collection, transmission, and delivery of dispatches for publication or for private use and shall forfeit to the county where such business is conducted one thousand dollars for each violation of sections 86-601 to 86-603. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. The county attorney shall prosecute such violations at the expense of the county where the violations occurred.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 4, p. 322;   R.S.1913, § 7398;   C.S.1922, § 7073;   C.S.1929, § 86-104;   R.S.1943, § 86-104;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-104;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 366.
NE Code § 86-605 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-605 - Dispatches; transmission; duties.

86-605.  Dispatches; transmission; duties.All telegraph companies and press associations or corporations operating telegraph lines in this state shall (1) transmit and forward all dispatches directed to newspapers, private individuals, or public officers with impartiality in the order in which they are received and (2) use due diligence in their delivery without discrimination as to any person or party to whom they may be directed.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 5, p. 323;   R.S.1913, § 7399;   C.S.1922, § 7074;   C.S.1929, § 86-105;   R.S.1943, § 86-105;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-105;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 367.  Annotations A telegraph company is liable for failure to deliver message promptly when contents show importance. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Church, 3 Neb. Unof. 22, 90 N.W. 878 (1902).
NE Code § 86-606 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-606 - Dispatches; unlawful delay or disclosure; penalty.

86-606.  Dispatches; unlawful delay or disclosure; penalty.(1) It is unlawful for any officer or employee of any telegraph company, or press association or corporation engaged in the transmission of dispatches, to willfully delay the transmission or delivery of any dispatch, or to willfully divulge the contents of any dispatch entrusted to his or her care, to any person except the party entitled to receive such dispatch.(2) A violation of this section is a Class III misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 6, p. 323;   R.S.1913, § 7400;   C.S.1922, § 7075;   C.S.1929, § 86-106;   R.S.1943, § 86-106;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 320;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-106;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 368.
NE Code § 86-607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-607 - Dispatches; rates; violation; penalty.

86-607.  Dispatches; rates; violation; penalty.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any telegraph company, its agents, or its operators to demand, charge, or receive from any individual, association, or corporation a greater sum for the transmission and delivery of any telegram or message over a given distance than it demands, charges, or receives for the transmission and delivery of any telegram or message containing an equal number of words over a greater distance. A dispatch transmitted during the night and a dispatch for publication in a newspaper may be forwarded and delivered at reduced rates if such rates are uniform for the same service.(2) It is unlawful for any telegraph company, or press association or organization engaged in the business of forwarding dispatches by telegraph, to demand, collect, or receive from any publisher or proprietor of a newspaper any greater sum for a given service than it demands, charges, or collects from the publisher or proprietor of any other newspaper for a like service.(3) A violation of this section is a Class II misdemeanor. In addition, such telegraph company or press association or organization shall be liable for all damages sustained by the person or party as a result of such discrimination.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 7, p. 323;   R.S.1913, § 7401;   C.S.1922, § 7076;   C.S.1929, § 86-107;   R.S.1943, § 86-107;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-107;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 369.  Annotations In order to constitute an unjust discrimination, there must be a difference in rates under substantially similar circumstances as to services. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Call Pub. Co., 58 Neb. 192, 78 N.W. 519 (1899), 44 Neb. 326, 62 N.W. 506 (1895).
NE Code § 86-608 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-608 - Dispatches; duties; violation; penalty.

86-608.  Dispatches; duties; violation; penalty.(1) Any telegraph company, and press association or organization engaged in the transmission, collection, distribution, or publication of dispatches, shall afford the same and equal facilities to all publishers of newspapers and shall furnish the dispatches collected by them for publication in any given locality to all newspapers published in such locality on the same conditions as to payment and delivery.(2) A violation of this section is a Class II misdemeanor. In addition, such telegraph company or press association or organization and its members shall be jointly and severally liable for all damages sustained by the owner of any newspaper as a result of such discrimination.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 9, p. 324;   R.S.1913, § 7403;   C.S.1922, § 7078;   C.S.1929, § 86-109;   R.S.1943, § 86-109;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-109;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 370.
NE Code § 86-609 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-609 - Dispatches; unlawful delay or refusal; nondelivery of notice; violation; penalty.

86-609.  Dispatches; unlawful delay or refusal; nondelivery of notice; violation; penalty.(1) It is unlawful for any telegraph company, any press association or organization engaged in the transmission of telegraph dispatches from any place in this state, or the person having the control or management of the company, association, or organization, to refuse to receive a dispatch from any person, corporation, or telegraph company or to refuse to transmit the dispatch with fidelity and without unreasonable delay.(2) Upon application to send a dispatch, any telegraph company or its operator, agent, clerk, or servant shall inform the applicant, and write upon the dispatch if required by him or her, that the line is not in working order or that the dispatches already on hand for transmission will occupy the line so that the dispatch offered cannot be transmitted within the time required, if applicable. It is unlawful for any telegraph company or its operator, agent, clerk, or servant to omit or to intentionally give false information to the applicant in relation to the time within which the dispatch offered may be sent.(3) A violation of this section is a Class V misdemeanor. In addition, such company, association, corporation, or person shall be liable for damages to the person or corporation sustaining a loss by reason of such refusal or failure.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 11, p. 324;   R.S.1913, § 7405;   C.S.1922, § 7080;   C.S.1929, § 86-111;   R.S.1943, § 86-111;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-111;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 371.
NE Code § 86-610 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-610 - Dispatches; nondelivery; mistakes; liability.

86-610.  Dispatches; nondelivery; mistakes; liability.Any telegraph company is liable for the nondelivery of dispatches entrusted to its care, for mistakes in transmitting messages made by its employee or agent, and for damages resulting from a failure to perform any other duty required by law. Such telegraph company shall not be exempted from such liability by reason of any clause, condition, or agreement contained in its printed blanks.Source   Laws 1883, c. 80, § 12, p. 325;   R.S.1913, § 7406;   C.S.1922, § 7081;   C.S.1929, § 86-112;   R.S.1943, § 86-112;   R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-112;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 372.  Annotations  Message was sufficient on its face to apprise company that failure to transmit promptly might result in substantial loss, and recovery of damages was affirmed. C. B. Nash Co. v. Western Union Tel. Co., 98 Neb. 210, 152 N.W. 387 (1915). Company is liable for failure to transmit correctly and deliver message, notwithstanding agreement printed on blank to contrary. American Express Co. v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., 97 Neb. 701, 151 N.W. 240 (1915); Western Union Tel. Co. v. Beals, 56 Neb. 415, 76 N.W. 903 (1898); Pacific Tel. Co. v. Underwood, 37 Neb. 315, 55 N.W. 1057 (1893). Unless the language of the message itself discloses that special loss will probably result from failure to transmit, measure of damages will not exceed cost of transmission. Smith v. Western Union Tel. Co., 80 Neb. 395, 114 N.W. 288 (1907). Where telegraph company failed to deliver message resulting in loss of sale of corn, measure of damages was difference between contract price and its market value. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Nye & Schneider Co., 70 Neb. 251, 97 N.W. 305 (1903). Telephone company was liable for loss of profits which would have been made on exchange of land for failure to deliver message. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Wilhelm, 48 Neb. 910, 67 N.W. 870 (1896). Provisions are obligatory upon all telegraph companies in the state. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Kemp, 44 Neb. 194, 62 N.W. 451 (1895). Section 86-112 (recodified in 2002 as section 86-610) is constitutional. Western Union Tel. Co. v. Lowrey, 32 Neb. 732, 49 N.W. 707 (1891). Requirements are reasonable, and cover interstate messages. Kemp v. Western Union Tel. Co., 28 Neb. 661, 44 N.W. 1064 (1890). Copy of telegram received at office of destination is not admissible in evidence without proof of authenticity. Yeiser v. Cathers, 5 Neb. Unof. 204, 97 N.W. 840 (1903).
NE Code § 86-612 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-612 - Act, how cited.

86-612.  Act, how cited.Sections 86-612 to 86-643 shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 1;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2101;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 374.
NE Code § 86-613 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-613 - Definitions, where found.

86-613.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the definitions found in sections 86-614 to 86-629 apply.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 2;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2102;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 375.
NE Code § 86-614 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-614 - Agreement, defined.

86-614.  Agreement, defined.Agreement means the bargain of the parties in fact as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances and from rules, regulations, and procedures given the effect of agreements under laws otherwise applicable to a particular transaction.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 376.
NE Code § 86-615 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-615 - Automated transaction, defined.

86-615.  Automated transaction, defined.Automated transaction means a transaction conducted or performed, in whole or in part, by electronic means or electronic records, in which the acts or records of one or both parties are not reviewed by an individual in the ordinary course in forming a contract, performing under an existing contract, or fulfilling an obligation required by the transaction.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 377.
NE Code § 86-616 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-616 - Computer program, defined.

86-616.  Computer program, defined.Computer program means a set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in an information processing system in order to bring about a certain result.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 378.
NE Code § 86-617 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-617 - Contract, defined.

86-617.  Contract, defined.Contract means the total legal obligation resulting from the parties' agreement as affected by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and other applicable law.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 379.
NE Code § 86-618 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-618 - Electronic, defined.

86-618.  Electronic, defined.Electronic means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 380.
NE Code § 86-619 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-619 - Electronic agent, defined.

86-619.  Electronic agent, defined.Electronic agent means a computer program or an electronic or other automated means used independently to initiate an action or respond to electronic records or performances, in whole or in part, without review or action by an individual.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 381.
NE Code § 86-620 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-620 - Electronic record, defined.

86-620.  Electronic record, defined.Electronic record means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 382.
NE Code § 86-621 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-621 - Electronic signature, defined.

86-621.  Electronic signature, defined.Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 383.
NE Code § 86-622 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-622 - Governmental agency, defined.

86-622.  Governmental agency, defined.Governmental agency means an executive, legislative, or judicial agency, department, board, commission, authority, institution, or instrumentality of the federal government or of a state or a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of a state.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 384.
NE Code § 86-623 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-623 - Information, defined.

86-623.  Information, defined.Information means data, text, images, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, databases, or the like.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 385.
NE Code § 86-624 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-624 - Information processing system, defined.

86-624.  Information processing system, defined.Information processing system means an electronic system for creating, generating, sending, receiving, storing, displaying, or processing information.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 386.
NE Code § 86-625 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-625 - Person, defined.

86-625.  Person, defined.Person means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 387.
NE Code § 86-626 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-626 - Record, defined.

86-626.  Record, defined.Record means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 388.
NE Code § 86-627 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-627 - Security procedure, defined.

86-627.  Security procedure, defined.Security procedure means a procedure employed for the purpose of verifying that an electronic signature, record, or performance is that of a specific person or for detecting changes or errors in the information in an electronic record. Security procedure includes a procedure that requires the use of algorithms or other codes, identifying words or numbers, encryption, or callback or other acknowledgment procedures.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 389.
NE Code § 86-628 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-628 - State, defined.

86-628.  State, defined.State means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. State includes an Indian tribe or band, or Alaskan native village, which is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by a state.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 390.
NE Code § 86-629 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-629 - Transaction, defined.

86-629.  Transaction, defined.Transaction means an action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons relating to the conduct of business, commercial, or governmental affairs.Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 391.
NE Code § 86-630 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-630 - Applicability of act.

86-630.  Applicability of act.(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.(2) The act does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:(a) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; or(b) The Uniform Commercial Code other than article 2 and article 2A.(3) The act applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of the act under subsection (2) of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (2) of this section.(4) A transaction subject to the act is also subject to other applicable substantive law.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 3;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2103;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 392;  Laws 2005, LB 570, § 4.
NE Code § 86-631 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-631 - Prospective application.

86-631.  Prospective application.The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after July 13, 2000.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 4;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2104;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 393.
NE Code § 86-632 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-632 - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.

86-632.  Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.(1) The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form.(2) The act applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.(3) A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement.(4) Except as otherwise provided in the act, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of the act of the words "unless otherwise agreed", or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.(5) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by the act and other applicable law.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 5;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2105;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 394.
NE Code § 86-633 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-633 - Construction and application.

86-633.  Construction and application.The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act must be construed and applied:(1) To facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law;(2) To be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and(3) To effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of the act among states enacting it.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 6;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2106;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 395.
NE Code § 86-634 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology|86-634 - Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.

86-634.  Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.(1) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.(2) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.(3) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.(4) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.Source  Laws 2000, LB 929, § 7;   R.S.Supp.,2000, § 86-2107;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 396.