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NE Code § 38-1414 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1414 - Funeral directing and embalming; license; requirements.

38-1414.  Funeral directing and embalming; license; requirements.(1) The department shall issue a single license to practice funeral directing and embalming to applicants who meet the requirements of this section. An applicant for a license as a funeral director and embalmer shall:(a) Present satisfactory proof that the applicant has earned the equivalent of sixty semester hours of college credit in addition to a full course of instruction in an accredited school of mortuary science. Such hours shall include the equivalent of (i) six semester hours of English, (ii) six semester hours of accounting, (iii) eight semester hours of chemistry, (iv) twelve semester hours of a biological science relating to the human body, and (v) six semester hours of psychology or counseling; and(b) Present proof to the department that he or she has completed the following training:(i) A full course of instruction in an accredited school of mortuary science;(ii) A twelve-month apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed funeral director and embalmer practicing in the State of Nebraska, which apprenticeship shall consist of arterially embalming twenty-five bodies and assisting with twenty-five funerals; and(iii) Successful completion of the licensure examination approved by the board.(2) Any person holding a valid license as an embalmer on January 1, 1994, may continue to provide services as an embalmer after such date. Upon expiration of such valid license, the person may apply for renewal thereof, and the department shall renew such license to practice embalming.(3) Any person holding a valid license as a funeral director on January 1, 1994, may continue to provide services as a funeral director after such date. Upon expiration of such valid license, the person may apply for renewal thereof, and the department shall renew such license to practice funeral directing.Source   Laws 1927, c. 167, § 93, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 71-1302;   Laws 1931, c. 123, § 1, p. 355;   Laws 1937, c. 155, § 1, p. 612;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 71-1302;   R.S.1943, § 71-195;   Laws 1955, c. 271, § 1, p. 852;   Laws 1986, LB 926, § 43;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 19;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 35;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-195;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 14;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1302;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 550. Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-1415 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1415 - Examinations; requirements.

38-1415.  Examinations; requirements.When the applicant has satisfied the department that he or she either has completed a full course of instruction in an accredited school of mortuary science or has completed all but the final semester of such course, the applicant shall be eligible to take the national standardized examination. The applicant shall pass such examination before beginning his or her twelve-month apprenticeship or the final six months thereof. When the applicant has satisfied the department that he or she has the qualifications specified in section 38-1416, he or she shall be eligible to take the state jurisprudence and vital statistic forms examination. A grade of seventy-five or above on each part of the licensure examination shall be a passing grade.Source   Laws 1927, c. 167, § 94, p. 480;   C.S.1929, § 71-1303;   Laws 1931, c. 123, § 1, p. 356;   Laws 1937, c. 155, § 2, p. 613;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 71-1303;   R.S.1943, § 71-196;   Laws 1955, c. 271, § 2, p. 853;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-196;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 15;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1303;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 551.
NE Code § 38-1416 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1416 - Apprenticeship; apprentice license; examination.

38-1416.  Apprenticeship; apprentice license; examination.(1) Before beginning an apprenticeship, an applicant shall apply for an apprentice license. The applicant shall show that he or she has completed thirty-nine of the sixty hours required in subdivision (1)(a) of section 38-1414. The applicant may complete the twelve-month apprenticeship in either a split apprenticeship or a full apprenticeship as provided in this section.(2) A split apprenticeship shall be completed in the following manner:(a) Application for an apprentice license to complete a six-month apprenticeship prior to attending an accredited school of mortuary science, which license shall be valid for six months from the date of issuance and shall not be extended by the board. The apprenticeship shall be completed over a continuous six-month period;(b) Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited school of mortuary science;(c) Successful passage of the national standardized examination; and(d) Application for an apprentice license to complete the final six-month apprenticeship, which license shall be valid for six months from the date of issuance and shall not be extended by the board. The apprenticeship shall be completed over a continuous six-month period.(3) A full apprenticeship shall be completed in the following manner:(a) Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited school of mortuary science;(b) Successful passage of the national standardized examination; and(c) Application for an apprentice license to complete a twelve-month apprenticeship. This license shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issuance and shall not be extended by the board. The apprenticeship shall be completed over a continuous twelve-month period.(4) An individual registered as an apprentice on December 1, 2008, shall be deemed to be licensed as an apprentice for the term of the apprenticeship on such date.Source   Laws 1927, c. 167, § 96, p. 481;   C.S.1929, § 71-1305;   Laws 1931, c. 123, § 1, p. 357;   Laws 1937, c. 155, § 3, p. 613;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 71-1305;   R.S.1943, § 71-198;   Laws 1986, LB 926, § 44;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 20;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 36;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-198;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 16;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 97;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1304;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 552. Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-1417 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1417 - Teaching and demonstration; use of dead human bodies.

38-1417.  Teaching and demonstration; use of dead human bodies.The board shall have the privileges extended to them for the use of bodies for dissection, demonstrating, and teaching under the requirements of the State Anatomical Board for the distribution and delivery of dead human bodies.Source   Laws 1927, c. 167, § 97, p. 481;   C.S.1929, § 71-1306;   Laws 1931, c. 123, § 1, p. 357;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 71-1306;   R.S.1943, § 71-199;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-199;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 17;  Laws 1999, LB 828, § 153;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1305;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 553. Cross References  State Anatomical Board requirements, see sections 71-1001 to 71-1007.
NE Code § 38-1418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1418 - Violations; evidence.

38-1418.  Violations; evidence.The finding of chemical substances, fluids, or gases ordinarily used in embalming or any trace thereof in a dead human body, the use of which is prohibited except by a licensed funeral director and embalmer, or the placing thereof upon a dead human body by other than a licensed funeral director and embalmer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the violation of the Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act.Source   Laws 1927, c. 167, § 98, p. 481;   C.S.1929, § 71-1307;   Laws 1931, c. 123, § 1, p. 357;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 71-1307;   R.S.1943, § 71-1,100;   R.S.1943, (1990), § 71-1,100;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 18;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1306;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 554.
NE Code § 38-1419 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1419 - Funeral establishment; qualifications; relocation; change of manager; change of name.

38-1419.  Funeral establishment; qualifications; relocation; change of manager; change of name.(1) In order for a funeral establishment to be licensed, it shall employ as its manager a licensed funeral director and embalmer who shall be responsible for all transactions conducted in the funeral establishment, except that any person holding a valid license as a funeral director may serve as a manager of a funeral establishment. The manager shall maintain and operate the funeral establishment in accordance with all laws, rules, and regulations relating thereto.(2) If the applicant for a funeral establishment license proposes to operate more than one establishment, a separate application and fee shall be required for each location.(3) A funeral establishment desiring to relocate shall make application to the department at least thirty days prior to the designated date of such change in location.(4) A funeral establishment desiring to change its manager shall make application to the department at least fifteen days prior to the designated date of such change, except that in the case of death of a manager, the application shall be made immediately following such death. No license shall be issued under this subsection by the department until the original license has been surrendered.(5) A funeral establishment desiring to change its name shall request such change to the department at least thirty days prior to the designated change in name.Source   Laws 1957, c. 295, § 3, p. 1060;   Laws 1973, LB 515, § 15;   Laws 1980, LB 94, § 6;   Laws 1986, LB 926, § 49;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 37;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 61;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 20;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 98;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1327;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 555.
NE Code § 38-1420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1420 - Branch establishment; application for license; qualifications; relocation; change of manager; change of name.

38-1420.  Branch establishment; application for license; qualifications; relocation; change of manager; change of name.(1) If the applicant for a branch establishment license proposes to operate more than one branch establishment, a separate application and fee shall be required for each location.(2) A branch establishment desiring to relocate shall make application to the department at least thirty days prior to the designated date of such change in location.(3) A branch establishment desiring to change its manager shall make application to the department at least fifteen days prior to the designated date of such change, except that in the case of death of the manager, the establishment shall make application immediately after such death. No license shall be issued by the department under this subsection until the original license has been surrendered.(4) A branch establishment desiring to change its name shall apply to the department at least thirty days prior to the designated change in name.Source   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 21;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 99;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1327.01;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 556.
NE Code § 38-1421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1421 - Reciprocity; military spouse; temporary license.

38-1421.  Reciprocity; military spouse; temporary license.The department, with the recommendation of the board, may issue a license based on licensure in another jurisdiction to an individual who meets the requirements of the Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act or substantially equivalent requirements as determined by the department, with the recommendation of the board. An applicant for licensure under the act who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 557;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 51.
NE Code § 38-1422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1422 - Fees.

38-1422.  Fees.The department shall establish and collect fees for credentialing under the Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act as provided in sections 38-151 to 38-157.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 558.
NE Code § 38-1423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1423 - Prohibited acts.

38-1423.  Prohibited acts.Any person, partnership, limited liability company, firm, corporation, association, or other organization which (1) without having complied with the Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act and without having first obtained a license (a) engages directly or indirectly in the business of funeral directing and embalming, (b) holds himself, herself, or itself out to the public as a funeral director and embalmer, or (c) performs or attempts to perform any of the services of a funeral establishment or branch establishment or of a funeral director and embalmer relating to the disposition of dead human bodies or (2) continues to perform such services after the license has expired or has been revoked or suspended shall be dealt with in the same manner as outlined in section 38-1,118. Each day so engaged in such business shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.Source   Laws 1957, c. 295, § 7, p. 1062;   Laws 1973, LB 515, § 16;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 158;   Laws 1980, LB 94, § 9;   Laws 1986, LB 926, § 50;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 101;   Laws 1991, LB 10, § 5;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 62;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 423;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 23;   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 33;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 100;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1331;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 559.
NE Code § 38-1426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1426 - Final disposition; instructions; remains of deceased person; disposition; liability.

38-1426.  Final disposition; instructions; remains of deceased person; disposition; liability.(1) A decedent, prior to his or her death, may direct the preparation for the final disposition of his or her remains by written instructions as provided in sections 30-2223 and 38-1425. If such instructions are in a will or other written instrument, the decedent may direct that the whole or any part of such remains be given to a teaching institution, university, college, or legally licensed hospital, to the director, or to or for the use of any nonprofit blood bank, artery bank, eye bank, or other therapeutic service operated by any agency approved by the director under rules and regulations established by the director. The person or persons otherwise entitled to control the disposition of the remains under this section shall faithfully carry out the directions of the decedent.(2) If such instructions are contained in a will or other written instrument, they shall be immediately carried out, regardless of the validity of the will in other respects or of the fact that the will may not be offered for or admitted to probate until a later date.(3) This section shall be administered and construed to the end that such expressed instructions of any person shall be faithfully and promptly performed.(4) A funeral director and embalmer, physician, or cemetery authority shall not be liable to any person or persons for carrying out such instructions of the decedent, and any teaching institution, university, college, or legally licensed hospital or the director shall not be liable to any person or persons for accepting the remains of any deceased person under a will or other written instrument as set forth in this section.Source   Laws 1959, c. 325, § 2, p. 1187;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 30;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 559;  Laws 2003, LB 95, § 37;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1340;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 467;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 562;  Laws 2014, LB998, § 10.
NE Code § 38-1427 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1427 - Autopsy; written authorization; removal of organs; when performed.

38-1427.  Autopsy; written authorization; removal of organs; when performed.A written authorization for an autopsy given by the person listed in section 30-2223 having the right of disposition of the remains may, subject to section 23-1824 and when not inconsistent with any directions given by the decedent pursuant to section 38-1426, include authorization for the removal of any specifically named organ or organs for therapeutic or scientific purposes. Pursuant to any such written authorization, any structure or organ may be given to the director or to any other therapeutic service operated by any nonprofit agency approved by the director, including, but not limited to, a teaching institution, university, college, legally licensed hospital, nonprofit blood bank, nonprofit artery bank, nonprofit eye bank, or nationally recognized nonprofit hormone and pituitary program. The person or persons performing any autopsy shall do so within a reasonable time and without delay and shall not exceed the removal permission contained in such written authorization, and the remains shall not be significantly altered in external appearance nor shall any portion thereof be removed for purposes other than those expressly permitted in this section.Source   Laws 1959, c. 325, § 3, p. 1188;   Laws 1959, c. 326, § 2, p. 1189;   Laws 1985, LB 130, § 1;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 560;  Laws 1999, LB 46, § 6;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1341;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 468;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 563;  Laws 2014, LB998, § 11.
NE Code § 38-1428 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1428 - Funeral director and embalmer; principal services; statement of costs.

38-1428.  Funeral director and embalmer; principal services; statement of costs.A written statement, signed by the funeral director and embalmer or legal representative, of all principal services and furnishings to be supplied by the funeral director and embalmer for the preparation and burial or cremation of the deceased, together with the actual cost of the services including the total actual costs, shall be given to the next of kin or other person responsible for the making of the funeral arrangements prior to the burial or disposition of the deceased. For purposes of this section principal services shall include, but not be limited to, the casket, outer receptacle, facilities and equipment, professional services, nonlocal transportation, clothing, an itemization of all cash advances, and sales tax. A copy of such statement, signed by the person to whom it was tendered, shall be retained in the records of the funeral director and embalmer for a period of at least two years.Source   Laws 1980, LB 94, § 17;   Laws 1993, LB 187, § 32;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1346;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 564.
NE Code § 38-1501 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1501 - Act, how cited.

38-1501.  Act, how cited.Sections 38-1501 to 38-1518 shall be known and may be cited as the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 565;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 19.
NE Code § 38-1502 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1502 - Definitions, where found.

38-1502.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-1503 to 38-1507 apply.Source   Laws 1969, c. 767, § 1, p. 2903;   Laws 1986, LB 701, § 1;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 50;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 148;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 681;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-4701;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 589;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 566;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 20.
NE Code § 38-1503 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1503 - Board, defined.

38-1503.  Board, defined.Board means the Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 567;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 21.
NE Code § 38-1504 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1504 - Hearing instrument, defined.

38-1504.  Hearing instrument, defined.Hearing instrument means any wearable instrument or device designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing and any parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmold, but excluding batteries and cords.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 568;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 22.
NE Code § 38-1505 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1505 - Practice of fitting hearing instruments, defined.

38-1505.  Practice of fitting hearing instruments, defined.Practice of fitting hearing instruments means the measurement of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by other means approved by the board solely for the purpose of making selections, adaptations, or sale of hearing instruments. The term also includes the making of impressions for earmolds. A dispenser, at the request of a physician or a member of related professions, may make audiograms for the professional's use in consultation with the hard-of-hearing.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 569;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 23.
NE Code § 38-1506 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1506 - Sell, sale, or dispense, defined.

38-1506.  Sell, sale, or dispense, defined.Sell, sale, or dispense means any transfer of title or of the right to use by lease, bailment, or any other contract, excluding (1) wholesale transactions with distributors or dispensers and (2) distribution of hearing instruments by nonprofit service organizations at no cost to the recipient for the hearing instrument.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 570;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 24.
NE Code § 38-1507 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1507 - Temporary training license, defined.

38-1507.  Temporary training license, defined.Temporary training license means a hearing instrument specialist license issued while the applicant is in training to become a licensed hearing instrument specialist.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 571;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 25;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 52.
NE Code § 38-1508 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-1508 - Board membership; qualifications.

38-1508.  Board membership; qualifications.The board shall consist of five professional members and one public member appointed pursuant to section 38-158. The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165. The professional members shall consist of three licensed hearing instrument specialists, one otolaryngologist, and one audiologist until one licensed hearing instrument specialist vacates his or her office or his or her term expires, whichever occurs first, at which time the professional members of the board shall consist of three licensed hearing instrument specialists, at least one of whom does not hold a license as an audiologist, one otolaryngologist, and one audiologist. At the expiration of the four-year terms of the members serving on December 1, 2008, successors shall be appointed for five-year terms.Source   Laws 1969, c. 767, § 15, p. 2914;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 130;   Laws 1986, LB 701, § 12;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 160;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 81;   Laws 1993, LB 375, § 6;   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 52;  Laws 1999, LB 828, § 173;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-4715;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 572;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 26.