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NE Code § 81-3536 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3536 - Violation of act; charges; board; duties; hearing.

81-3536.  Violation of act; charges; board; duties; hearing.Charges against any person involving any matter coming within the jurisdiction of the board shall be in writing and shall be filed with the board. The charges, at the discretion of the board, shall be heard within a reasonable time in accordance with the rules and regulations which may include use of a hearing officer. The accused shall have the right to appear personally with or without counsel, to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or her defense. The board shall set the time and place for the hearing and shall cause a copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing, to be sent by registered mail to the accused, at his or her last-known business or residence address known to the board, at least thirty days before the hearing. If, after the hearing, the board finds the accused has violated the Geologists Regulation Act or any rules or regulations, it may issue any order described in section 81-3537. If the board finds no violation, it shall enter an order dismissing the charges. If the order revokes, suspends, or cancels a license, the board shall notify, in writing, the Secretary of State and the clerk of the city or village in the state where the person has a place of business, if any. The board may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked. Application for the reissuance of a license shall be made in such a manner as the board directs and shall be accompanied by a fee established by the board.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 83.
NE Code § 81-3537 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3537 - Violation of act; disciplinary action; penalties.

81-3537.  Violation of act; disciplinary action; penalties.(1) The board may after hearing, by majority vote, take any or all of the following actions, upon proof satisfactory to the board that any person or organization has violated the Geologists Regulation Act or any rules or regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to the act:(a) Issuance of censure or reprimand;(b) Suspension of judgment;(c) Placement of the offender on probation with the board;(d) Placement of a limitation or limitations on the holder of a license and upon the right of the holder of a license to practice the profession to such extent, scope, or type of practice for such time and under such conditions as are found necessary and proper;(e) Imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. The amount of the penalty shall be based on the severity of the violation;(f) Entrance of an order of revocation, suspension, or cancellation of the certificate of licensure;(g) Issuance of a cease and desist order;(h) Imposition of costs as in an ordinary civil action in the district court, which may include attorney's fees and hearing officer fees incurred by the board and the expenses of any investigation undertaken by the board; or(i) Dismissal of the action.In hearings under this section, the board may take into account suitable evidence of reform.(2) Civil penalties collected under subdivision (1)(e) of this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for distribution in accordance with Article VII, section 5, of the Constitution of Nebraska. All costs collected under subdivision (1)(h) of this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Geologists Regulation Fund.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 84;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 7.
NE Code § 81-3540 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3540 - Geology examinations.

81-3540.  Geology examinations.(1) The board or its agent shall direct the time and place of geology examinations. The board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations.(2) The examination shall be given in two sections as follows:(a) A fundamentals of geology examination designed to test the academic preparation of the applicant in geology. At the board's discretion, the examination may be taken at any time following substantial completion of the applicant's educational requirements. Passing this examination qualifies the examinee for a geologist-intern enrollment card, if all other requirements for enrollment as a geologist-intern are met; and(b) A principles and practice of geology examination designed to test the applicant's ability to apply geologic knowledge and to assume responsible charge of geologic work. The geologic practice examination may be taken only after the applicant has acquired the education and experience required for licensure as a geologist.(3) A candidate failing one examination may apply for reexamination, which may be granted upon payment of a fee established by the board. In the event of a second failure, the examinee may, at the discretion of the board, be required to appear before the board with evidence of having acquired the necessary additional knowledge to qualify before admission to the examination.(4) The board may prepare and adopt specifications for the examinations. The specifications shall be published and be available to any person interested in being licensed.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 87;  Laws 2004, LB 890, § 7;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 9.
NE Code § 81-3607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3607 - Nebraska Development Network Program; created; Department of Economic Development; powers and duties.

81-3607.  Nebraska Development Network Program; created; Department of Economic Development; powers and duties.The Nebraska Development Network Program is created in the Department of Economic Development. The department shall administer the program and may contract for services to carry out the purposes of the Nebraska Development Network Program.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1053, § 7;  Laws 2003, LB 48, § 3;  Laws 2013, LB78, § 20.
NE Code § 81-3608 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3608 - Nebraska Development Network Program; programs and strategies.

81-3608.  Nebraska Development Network Program; programs and strategies.The Nebraska Development Network Program shall create and support community and regional development capacity enhancement programs and strategies throughout Nebraska that:(1) Recognize shared local, regional, and state responsibility for shaping the community's and the region's economic future and generate and focus public and private resources on effective actions that help communities and businesses to grow and prosper;(2) Encourage public-private partnerships in order to leverage and enhance public resources through private investment;(3) Increase the resources directed toward economic development by building support within communities and assisting communities in planning their own economic futures by providing them with comprehensive information about the principles of community and economic development, including the concepts of entrepreneurial communities, strategic planning, leadership training, community development, and effective sustainable economic development; and(4) Support the work of the Nebraska Development Network regional groups.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1053, § 8;  Laws 2003, LB 48, § 3.
NE Code § 81-3609 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3609 - Legislative findings.

81-3609.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds and declares:(1) That it is a benefit to the state and in the best interest of the citizens of Nebraska to deliver economic and community development services in an integrated and coordinated system through increased community, state, and federal cooperation and collaboration;(2) That the Partnership for Rural Nebraska is recognized as a strategic partnership between the State of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska, and the United States Department of Agriculture, the purpose of which is to provide a formal structure of organizational collaboration and delivery of rural economic and community development resources and programs to Nebraska's rural communities;(3) That the Partnership for Rural Nebraska has earned national recognition as a model for cooperative and collaborative delivery of services; and(4) That it encourages the continued participation of the State of Nebraska, through the Department of Economic Development and the University of Nebraska, in the Partnership for Rural Nebraska.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1053, § 9;  Laws 2003, LB 48, § 3;  Laws 2013, LB78, § 21.
NE Code § 81-3701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3701 - Act, how cited.

81-3701.  Act, how cited.Sections 81-3701 to 81-3730 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Visitors Development Act.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 19;   Laws 1988, LB 797, § 10;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1263; Laws 2012, LB1053, § 1;  Laws 2015, LB449, § 10;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 1;  Laws 2018, LB945, § 23;  Laws 2019, LB637, § 1.
NE Code § 81-3702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3702 - Act; purposes.

81-3702.  Act; purposes.The purposes of the Nebraska Visitors Development Act are (1) to create the Nebraska Tourism Commission to promote Nebraska as a tourism destination and to administer programs to attract an increasing number of visitors to Nebraska and further the use of travel and tourism facilities in Nebraska, (2) to provide for a lodging tax on hotels for the purpose of establishing a State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund, and (3) to authorize the governing body of any county to appoint a visitors committee and impose a lodging tax on hotels for the purpose of establishing a County Visitors Promotion Fund and a County Visitors Improvement Fund.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 1;   Laws 1988, LB 797, § 1;   Laws 1989, LB 262, § 1;  Laws 2003, LB 726, § 1;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1245;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 2;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 2.
NE Code § 81-3703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3703 - Definitions, where found.

81-3703.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Nebraska Visitors Development Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 81-3704 to 81-3709.01 apply.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 2;   Laws 1988, LB 797, § 2;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1246;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 3;  Laws 2015, LB449, § 11;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 3.
NE Code § 81-3704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3704 - Commission, defined.

81-3704.  Commission, defined.Commission means the Nebraska Tourism Commission.Source Laws 2012, LB1053, § 4.
NE Code § 81-3705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3705 - Committee, defined.

81-3705.  Committee, defined.Committee means the visitors committee appointed as provided in section 81-3717 for the purpose of advising the county board in administering the County Visitors Promotion Fund and the County Visitors Improvement Fund established pursuant to such section and carrying out the purposes of the Nebraska Visitors Development Act.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 7;   Laws 1988, LB 797, § 3;   Laws 1989, LB 262, § 2;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1251;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 5.
NE Code § 81-3706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3706 - Consideration, defined.

81-3706.  Consideration, defined.Consideration means the monetary charge for the use of space in a hotel only if the space is one ordinarily used for accommodations and shall not include the charge for any food or beverage served or personal services rendered to the occupant of such space.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 4;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1248;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 6.
NE Code § 81-3706.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3706.01 - Highway tourism marker, defined.

81-3706.01.  Highway tourism marker, defined.Highway tourism marker means a marker of a particular style authorized by the commission to designate tourism attractions.Source Laws 2015, LB449, § 12.
NE Code § 81-3707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3707 - Hotel, defined.

81-3707.  Hotel, defined.Hotel means any facility in which the public may, for a consideration, obtain sleeping accommodations. Hotel includes hotels, motels, tourist homes, campgrounds, courts, lodging houses, inns, state-operated hotels, and nonprofit hotels but does not include hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, chronic care centers, or dormitories or facilities operated by an educational institution and regularly used to house students.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 3;   Laws 1984, LB 962, § 35;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1247;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 7.
NE Code § 81-3708 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3708 - Occupancy, defined.

81-3708.  Occupancy, defined.Occupancy means the use or possession or the right to the use or possession of any space in a hotel if the space is one ordinarily used for accommodations and if the occupant's use, possession, or right to the use or possession is for less than a period of thirty days.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 5;   Laws 1995, LB 134, § 7;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1249;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 8.
NE Code § 81-3709 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3709 - Occupant, defined.

81-3709.  Occupant, defined.Occupant means anyone who, for a consideration, uses, possesses, or has a right to use or possess any space in a hotel if the space is one ordinarily used for accommodations.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 6;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1250;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 9.
NE Code § 81-3709.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3709.01 - Tourism industry, defined.

81-3709.01.  Tourism industry, defined.Tourism industry includes any person or other entity, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, that promotes an activity, an event, or a site which attracts both instate and out-of-state visitors, including, but not limited to, a chamber of commerce, a convention and visitors bureau, the hospitality industry, the food and beverage industry, the hotel industry, a passenger transportation provider, any business or organization engaged in recreational, historical, cultural, artistic, or entertainment pursuits, and any person who owns or operates any such activity, event, or site.Source Laws 2017, LB222, § 4.
NE Code § 81-3711 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3711 - Commission; duties.

81-3711.  Commission; duties.The commission shall:(1) Administer the Nebraska Visitors Development Act;(2) Prepare and approve a budget;(3) Elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson;(4) Procure and evaluate data and information necessary for the proper administration of the act;(5) Appoint an executive director at a salary to be fixed by the commission to conduct the day-to-day operations of the commission;(6) Employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the commission;(7) Establish a means by which any interested person has the opportunity at least annually to offer his or her ideas and suggestions relative to the commission's duties for the upcoming year;(8) Authorize the expenditure of funds and contracting of expenditures to carry out the act;(9) Keep minutes of its meetings and other books and records which clearly reflect all of the actions and transactions of the commission and keep such records open to examination during normal business hours;(10) Prohibit any funds appropriated to the commission from being expended directly or indirectly to promote or oppose any candidate for public office or to influence state or federal legislation;(11) Have authority to mark significant tourism attractions as provided in section 81-3711.01;(12) Have authority to develop and approve state marketing campaigns;(13) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Nebraska Visitors Development Act;(14) Develop and administer a program to provide promotional services, technical assistance, and state aid to local governments and the tourism industry;(15) Establish written policies and procedures governing the executive director and the personnel of the commission in the expenditure and use of funds appropriated to the commission;(16) Cooperate with federal, state, and local governments and private individuals and organizations to carry out any of the functions of the commission and purposes of the Nebraska Visitors Development Act; and(17) Actively coordinate and develop working partnerships with other state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Commission on Indian Affairs, the Department of Economic Development, the Game and Parks Commission, the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska State Historical Society, and the University of Nebraska.Source  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 11;  Laws 2015, LB449, § 14;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 6;  Laws 2019, LB637, § 2.
NE Code § 81-3711.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3711.01 - Significant tourism attractions; commission; powers and duties; appoint special committee; Department of Transportation; duties.

81-3711.01.  Significant tourism attractions; commission; powers and duties; appoint special committee; Department of Transportation; duties.(1) The commission may mark significant tourism attractions in Nebraska.(2) The commission may (a) determine what tourism attractions are significant to the State of Nebraska, (b) expend funds for the purchase of highway tourism markers, (c) designate the approximate location of highway tourism markers, (d) preserve, replace, or modify highway tourism markers, and (e) accept gifts and encourage local participation in and contribution to the erection of highway tourism markers through the use of gifts and matching-fund agreements. Such funds shall be deposited into the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund. The commission shall not expend funds for the purchase of highway tourism markers until funding has been secured through gifts or otherwise.(3) The commission may appoint and delegate to a special committee the duties of research and investigation to assist in the determination of tourism attractions that should be designated by highway tourism markers. The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain highway tourism markers and shall determine the exact location of highway tourism markers with consideration given for the safety and welfare of the public.(4) The commission may secure payment to the state for the actual replacement cost of any highway tourism markers damaged or destroyed, accidentally or otherwise. Any funds so collected shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund for the procurement of highway tourism markers.(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the placement of any marker or signage on private property.Source  Laws 2015, LB449, § 13;  Laws 2017, LB339, § 291.
NE Code § 81-3712 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3712 - Travel and Tourism Division of Department of Economic Development; transition of employees.

81-3712.  Travel and Tourism Division of Department of Economic Development; transition of employees.For purposes of transition, employees of the Travel and Tourism Division of the Department of Economic Development shall be considered employees of the commission and shall retain their rights under the state personnel system or pertinent bargaining agreement, and their service shall be deemed continuous. This section does not grant employees any new rights or benefits not otherwise provided by law or bargaining agreement or preclude the commission from exercising any of the prerogatives of management set forth in section 81-1311 or as otherwise provided by law. This section is not an amendment to or substitute for the provisions of any existing bargaining agreements.Source  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 12;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 7.
NE Code § 81-3713 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3713 - Commission; statewide strategic plan; duties.

81-3713.  Commission; statewide strategic plan; duties.The commission shall develop a statewide strategic plan to cultivate and promote tourism in Nebraska. The commission shall review the plan annually and update as necessary. The plan shall include:(1) A review of revenue in the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund available for tourism development at the state level;(2) An examination of best management practices for the tourism industry;(3) Marketing strategies for promoting tourism;(4) Methods to expand existing tourism capacity which may include encouraging regional cooperation, collaboration, or privatization; and(5) Recommended strategies to provide technical assistance, marketing services, and state aid to local governments and the tourism industry in Nebraska.Source   Laws 1986, LB 965, § 13;  Laws 2011, LB684, § 1;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1201.13;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 193;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 13;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 8.
NE Code § 81-3714 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3714 - State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund; created; uses; transfers; investment.

81-3714.  State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund; created; uses; transfers; investment.The State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the commission. The fund shall consist of revenue deposited into the fund pursuant to section 81-3715 and money donated as gifts, bequests, or other contributions from public or private entities. Funds made available by any department or agency of the United States may also be credited to the fund if so directed by such department or agency. The commission shall use the proceeds of the fund to generally promote, encourage, and attract visitors to and within the State of Nebraska, to erect and replace highway tourism markers, to enhance the use of travel and tourism facilities within the state, to provide grants to communities and organizations, and to contract with the Department of Administrative Services to provide support services to the commission, including, but not limited to, accounting and personnel functions. The proceeds of the fund shall be in addition to funds appropriated to the commission from the General Fund. Transfers may be made from the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. The State Treasurer shall transfer one million dollars from the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund to the General Fund on or before June 30, 2019, on such dates and in such amounts as directed by the budget administrator of the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services. Any money in the State Visitors Promotion 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 1980, LB 499, § 8;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1252;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 14;  Laws 2015, LB449, § 15;  Laws 2016, LB957, § 9;  Laws 2017, LB222, § 9;  Laws 2018, LB945, § 26.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-3715 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3715 - Hotel; occupancy; sales tax.

81-3715.  Hotel; occupancy; sales tax.There is hereby imposed an additional sales tax of one percent upon the total consideration charged for occupancy of any space furnished by any hotel in this state. The proceeds from such tax shall be paid to the State Visitors Promotion Cash Fund.Source   Laws 1980, LB 499, § 9;   R.S.1943, (2008), § 81-1253;  Laws 2012, LB1053, § 15.