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NE Code § 2-3104 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3104 - Enforcement of act; inspection; hindrance; unlawful.

2-3104.  Enforcement of act; inspection; hindrance; unlawful.The director may appoint qualified personnel to enforce the provisions of the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act and any duly authorized representative of the director may at any reasonable time enter any laboratory for the purpose of reviewing qualifications of personnel, for examination of equipment in use for soil and plant analysis, and for inspection of the laboratory facilities, methods, and procedures. Every laboratory shall be inspected at least once every two years. It shall be unlawful to hinder, impede, or prevent entry by the director or his or her authorized representatives for the performance of their duties.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 4, p. 97;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 2.
NE Code § 2-3105 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3105 - Proficiency testing; samples; check; report; fees.

2-3105.  Proficiency testing; samples; check; report; fees.(1) Each laboratory shall be required by the department to participate in proficiency testing provided by an authorized proficiency testing service four times each calendar year. The authorized proficiency testing service shall require the laboratory to analyze at least three soil samples and one plant sample supplied quarterly by the authorized proficiency testing service. Each laboratory receiving check samples shall report check sample test results to the authorized proficiency testing service pursuant to the requirements of such service. The authorized proficiency testing service shall submit to the director all check sample test results. The director may require each laboratory to submit to the department a copy of the check sample test results reported to the authorized proficiency testing service. The director shall evaluate check sample test results submitted by each laboratory or the authorized proficiency testing service to determine if the laboratory's analysis is accurate within an acceptable range.(2) When the department is the authorized proficiency testing service, the director shall fix and collect fees for the proficiency testing, which charges shall not exceed the cost of such testing.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 5, p. 98;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 3;  Laws 1999, LB 198, § 2.
NE Code § 2-3106 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3106 - Samples; results; rules and regulations; standards; conform.

2-3106.  Samples; results; rules and regulations; standards; conform.All results obtained from all soil or plant analysis shall be reported in accordance with standard reporting units as established by rule and regulation. Such standard units shall conform insofar as is practical to uniform standards which may be adopted on a regional or national basis.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 6, p. 98;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 4.
NE Code § 2-3107 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3107 - Registration; disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.

2-3107.  Registration; disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.If the director determines that a laboratory does not meet the requirements, as established by rule and regulation, with respect to qualified personnel, quality assurance procedures, reporting format, laboratory facilities, equipment, or analytical procedures or methods or that analysis being performed by a laboratory is inaccurate as evidenced by analytical results which are outside of an acceptable range, he or she may issue an order for a hearing pursuant to and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Following the hearing, the director may suspend or revoke registration or issue a compliance order against the respondent laboratory. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director may appeal the decision, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 7, p. 98;   Laws 1988, LB 352, § 5;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 5;  Laws 1999, LB 198, § 3. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 2-3108 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3108 - Director of Agriculture; rules and regulations.

2-3108.  Director of Agriculture; rules and regulations.The director is authorized and directed to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the establishment of minimum standards for laboratories, equipment, personnel, reporting format, and procedures and methods used in soil or plant analysis to ensure that test results will be accurate within an acceptable range and such other rules and regulations as are necessary to the proper administration and enforcement of the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act. In formulating proposed rules and regulations, the director shall consult with representatives of the fertilizer industry, representatives of the laboratories in this state, and the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. All rules and regulations shall be established in accordance with the procedure defined in the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 8, p. 99;   Laws 1988, LB 871, § 3;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 31;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 6;  Laws 1999, LB 198, § 4. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 2-3109 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3109 - Violations; penalty; enforcement.

2-3109.  Violations; penalty; enforcement.(1) Any person who violates any provision of the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act for which no specific penalty is provided or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.(2) It shall be the duty of the county attorney of the county in which any violation occurs or is about to occur, when notified by the department of such violation or threatened violation, to pursue appropriate proceedings pursuant to subsection (1) or (3) of this section without delay.(3) In order to insure compliance with the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act, the department may apply for a restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction, or a mandatory injunction against any person violating or threatening to violate the act or the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to the act. The district court of the county where the violation is occurring or is about to occur shall have jurisdiction to grant such relief upon good cause shown. Relief may be granted notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law and shall be granted without bond.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 9, p. 99;   Laws 1977, LB 40, § 26;   Laws 1988, LB 871, § 4.
NE Code § 2-3110 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3110 - Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

2-3110.  Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund; created; use; investment.All fees collected by the director under the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund, which fund is hereby created. Such fund shall be used by the department to aid in defraying the expenses of administering the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act. Any money in the Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 10, p. 99;   Laws 1988, LB 871, § 5;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 15. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 2-3201 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3201 - Natural resources, declaration of intent.

2-3201.  Natural resources, declaration of intent.The Legislature hereby recognizes and declares that it is essential to the health and welfare of the people of the State of Nebraska to conserve, protect, develop, and manage the natural resources of this state. The Legislature further recognizes the significant achievements that have been made in the conservation, protection, development, and management of our natural resources and declares that the most efficient and economical method of accelerating these achievements is by creating natural resources districts encompassing all of the area of the state. The Legislature further declares that the functions performed by soil and water conservation districts, watershed conservancy districts, watershed districts, advisory watershed improvement boards, and watershed planning boards shall be consolidated and made functions of natural resources districts. The governing boards of such districts and boards shall complete, before July 1, 1972, the necessary transfers and other arrangements so that such boards may on that date begin the operation of natural resources districts. The Legislature further declares that other special-purpose districts, including rural water districts, drainage districts, reclamation districts, and irrigation districts, are hereby encouraged to cooperate with and, if appropriate, to merge with natural resources districts.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 1, p. 100;   Laws 1971, LB 544, § 1;   Laws 1972, LB 543, § 1;   Laws 1973, LB 335, § 1;   Laws 1991, LB 15, § 1;   Laws 1998, LB 896, § 1. Annotations  This statute does not expressly grant or imply the power to represent the public interest in litigation in which a natural resources district does not otherwise have standing. Metropolitan Utilities Dist. v. Twin Platte NRD, 250 Neb. 442, 550 N.W.2d 907 (1996). The statutes providing for natural resources districts held to be constitutional. Neeman v. Nebraska Nat. Resources Commission, 191 Neb. 672, 217 N.W.2d 166 (1974).
NE Code § 2-3202 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3202 - Terms, defined.

2-3202.  Terms, defined.For purposes of Chapter 2, article 32, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Commission means the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission;(2) Natural resources district or district means a natural resources district operating pursuant to Chapter 2, article 32;(3) Board means the board of directors of a district;(4) Director means a member of the board;(5) Other special-purpose districts means rural water districts, drainage districts, reclamation districts, and irrigation districts;(6) Manager means the chief executive hired by a majority vote of the board to be the supervising officer of the district; and(7) Department means the Department of Natural Resources.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 2, p. 101;   Laws 1972, LB 543, § 2;   Laws 1973, LB 335, § 2;   Laws 1984, LB 861, § 1;   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 480, § 1;   Laws 1998, LB 896, § 2;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 51;  Laws 2006, LB 1113, § 13;  Laws 2007, LB701, § 5. Cross References   Department of Natural Resources, see Chapter 61, article 2.  Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, see section 2-1504.
NE Code § 2-3203 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3203 - Natural resources districts; establishment.

2-3203.  Natural resources districts; establishment.In furtherance of the policy set forth in section 2-3201, the entire area of the State of Nebraska shall be divided into natural resources districts. The Nebraska Natural Resources Commission is hereby authorized and directed to determine and establish the exact number, and the boundaries of such districts. Boundaries of natural resources districts shall be established on or before October 1, 1971. When establishing such boundaries the commission shall employ the following guidelines and criteria:(1) The primary objective shall be to establish boundaries which provide effective coordination, planning, development and general management of areas which have related resources problems. Such areas shall be determined according to the hydrologic patterns. The recognized river basins of the state shall be utilized in determining and establishing the boundaries for districts and where necessary for more efficient development and general management two or more districts shall be created within a basin;(2) Boundaries of districts shall follow approximate hydrologic patterns except where doing so would divide a section, a city or village, or produce similar incongruities which might hinder the effective operation of the districts;(3) Existing boundaries of political subdivisions or voting precincts may be followed wherever feasible. Districts shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate finances and administration for plans of improvement; and(4) The number of districts shall be not less than sixteen nor more than twenty-eight.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 3, p. 101;   Laws 1971, LB 538, § 1.
NE Code § 2-3204 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3204 - Budget.

2-3204.  Budget.A natural resources district may adopt either an annual or a biennial budget pursuant to the Nebraska Budget Act.Source Laws 2015, LB164, § 1. Cross References  Nebraska Budget Act, see section 13-501.
NE Code § 2-3206 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3206 - Districts; assumption of assets and liabilities; apportionment; taxes; special fund.

2-3206.  Districts; assumption of assets and liabilities; apportionment; taxes; special fund.(1) Each district established pursuant to section 2-3203 shall assume, on July 1, 1972, all assets, liabilities, and obligations of any soil and water conservation district, watershed conservancy district, watershed district, advisory watershed improvement board, and watershed planning board, whose territory is included within the boundaries of such natural resources district. When the jurisdiction of any soil and water conservation district, watershed conservancy district, watershed district, advisory watershed improvement board, or watershed planning board, is included within two or more natural resources districts, the commission shall determine the apportionment of any assets, liabilities, and obligations. Such apportionment shall be based on the proportionate land area included in each district. Physical assets attached to the land shall be assumed by the district in which they are located. The value of attached physical assets shall be considered in the apportionment of the assets, liabilities and obligations, and any such assets may be encumbered or otherwise liquidated by the assuming district to effect the proper apportionment. When any other special-purpose district is merged with a natural resources district as contemplated by section 2-3201 and in the manner provided in sections 2-3207 to 2-3212, the assets, liabilities, and obligations of such special-purpose district shall similarly be assumed by the natural resources district.(2) All taxes levied in 1971 by the counties of this state pursuant to sections 2-1560 and 31-827 for watershed districts and watershed conservancy districts shall be treated as assets of such watershed districts and watershed conservancy districts and when funds are not available or paid to such districts on account of such levies until after July 1, 1972, such funds shall be paid to the order of the natural resources district or districts within the boundaries of which such watershed district or watershed conservancy district lies, and in the proportionate amounts as other assets are to be divided. Tax funds in possession of or payable to each watershed district and watershed conservancy district at the time of merger shall be put in a special fund of the natural resources district or districts receiving the assets of such watershed district or watershed conservancy district and such funds shall be expended within the boundaries of such watershed district or watershed conservancy district and for projects begun or planned by such districts.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 6, p. 104;   Laws 1971, LB 544, § 3;   Laws 1972, LB 543, § 4.
NE Code § 2-3207 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3207 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger.

2-3207.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger.With the approval of the affected natural resources districts, the commission may change the boundaries of natural resources districts, merge two or more such districts into a single district, divide one district into two or more new districts, or divide and merge one district into two or more other existing districts. The commission may also provide for the merger with such districts of other special-purpose districts as enumerated in section 2-3201. In exercising such powers, the commission shall be bound by the criteria and procedures provided by sections 2-3201 to 2-3212.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 7, p. 105;   Laws 1972, LB 543, § 5;   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 2.
NE Code § 2-3208 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3208 - Districts; proposed changes; procedure.

2-3208.  Districts; proposed changes; procedure.A hearing by the commission on proposed changes as provided by section 2-3207 may be initiated by any of the following methods:(1) By the commission on its own motion;(2) By written request of a majority of the directors of any or each natural resources district the boundaries of which are proposed to be changed or which is proposed to be merged or divided;(3) By petition, signed by twenty-five percent of the legal voters residing within an area proposed to be transferred from one district to an adjoining district by a change in boundaries; or(4) By formal written request of a majority of the directors or supervisors of any other special-purpose district wishing to merge with a natural resources district.Such proposals shall be filed with the department and shall set forth any proposed new boundaries and such other information as the commission requires.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 8, p. 106;   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 3;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 52.
NE Code § 2-3210 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3210 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; notice.

2-3210.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; notice.Within sixty days after such proposal for a change of boundaries, division, or merger is made and filed with the department, the department shall begin publication of the notices for a public hearing by the commission on the question. Notice requirements shall be satisfied by publishing such notice at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper published or of general circulation in the areas affected. A public hearing shall then be held as set forth in the notice and in accord with law and the rules and regulations of the commission.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 10, p. 106;   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 4;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 53.
NE Code § 2-3211 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3211 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; hearing; order; notice.

2-3211.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; hearing; order; notice.After the hearing, as provided in section 2-3210, the commission shall determine, upon the basis of the proposed change, upon the facts and evidence presented at such hearing, upon consideration of the standards provided in section 2-3203 relative to the organization of districts, and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be available, whether such changes in boundaries, division, or merger would promote the public interest and would be administratively and financially practicable and feasible. The commission shall make and record such determination and shall make such other determinations as are required by sections 2-3211.01 and 2-3211.02. The department shall notify the boards of the affected districts of such determinations in writing. No change in boundaries, division, or merger as provided for by sections 2-3207 to 2-3212 shall take place unless the boards of the affected districts favor such change, division, or merger.Source   Laws 1969, c. 9, § 11, p. 107;   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 5;  Laws 2000, LB 900, § 54.
NE Code § 2-3211.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3211.01 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; assets, liabilities, obligations, and tax receipts; treatment.

2-3211.01.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; assets, liabilities, obligations, and tax receipts; treatment.(1) Each new natural resources district established by merging two or more natural resources districts in their entirety shall assume all assets, liabilities, and obligations of such merged districts on the effective date of the merger.(2) Whenever a change of boundaries, division of one district into two or more new districts, or division and merger of one district into two or more existing districts takes place, the commission shall determine the apportionment of any assets, liabilities, and obligations. Such apportionment shall be based on all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the proportionate land areas involved in the change, division, or merger and the extent to which particular assets, liabilities, or obligations are related to specific land areas. Interests in real estate and improvements to real estate shall be assumed by the district in which they are located on the effective date of the change, division, or merger. The value of such interests in real estate and improvements shall be considered in the apportionment, and any such assets may be encumbered or otherwise liquidated by the assuming district to effect the proper apportionment.(3) All taxes levied pursuant to section 2-3225 and all assessments levied pursuant to sections 2-3254 to 2-3254.06 prior to the change of boundaries, division, or merger shall be apportioned by the commission on the basis of the relationship between the intended uses of such taxes or assessments and the land areas involved in the change, division, or merger. Taxes or assessments levied pursuant to sections 2-3254 to 2-3254.06 which are in the possession of or payable to a district at the time of the change, division, or merger and taxes or assessments in the possession of or payable to any other special-purpose district merged into a natural resources district shall be put into a special fund by the district receiving such assets and shall be expended as nearly as practicable for the purposes for which they were levied or assessed.Source   Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 108, § 3;   Laws 1996, LB 1114, § 16.
NE Code § 2-3211.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3211.02 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; naming or renaming.

2-3211.02.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; naming or renaming.If a change of boundaries, division, or merger requires the naming of a newly created natural resources district or the renaming of one or more existing districts, names shall be given by the commission at the time the change, division, or merger is approved. The board of directors of a district may recommend that a specific name be approved.Source  Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 7.
NE Code § 2-3211.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3211.03 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; commission; duties.

2-3211.03.  Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; commission; duties.In making the determinations required by sections 2-3211 to 2-3211.02, the commission shall, whenever consistent with applicable law and the state's interests, give effect to the desires of the affected natural resources districts including the terms of any written agreements between or among such districts.Source  Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 8.