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NE Code § 2-2702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2702 - Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska; powers and duties.

2-2702.  Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska; powers and duties.(1)(a) The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations setting forth codes for the official testing of tractors.(b) The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska shall adopt procedures for the official testing of agricultural tractors as prescribed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.(c) The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska shall also adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the testing of tractors as published by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.(2) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed in sections 2-2701 to 2-2711, the University of Nebraska shall have the power to:(a) Authorize the use of the Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory facilities to conduct Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development testing;(b) Cooperate with the United States Department of Commerce when planning and conducting Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development testing;(c) Conduct offsite tractor tests; and(d) Submit and certify tractor test results to the federal government.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 37, p. 1395;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-337;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 2, p. 1487;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 2;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 4.
NE Code § 2-2703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2703 - Tractor model test results; board; duties.

2-2703.  Tractor model test results; board; duties.After a tractor model has been duly tested by the University of Nebraska or by any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development test station, the board shall submit the results of such test to the department. Prior to the issuance of a permanent sales permit by the department to any person for the sale of a tractor model, the board shall compare the test results with the manufacturer's representations as to power, fuel, and other ratings of the tractor model. If any such representations are found to be false, the board shall recommend that the department deny a permit for the sale of such tractor model. Any representation which a person makes with regard to the performance of its tractor at other than the customarily used power outlets shall be subject to test at the option of the board.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 38, p. 1395;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-338;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 3, p. 1487;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 3;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 5.
NE Code § 2-2703.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2703.01 - Supplemental sale permit; issuance; testing; when required.

2-2703.01.  Supplemental sale permit; issuance; testing; when required.Upon application by any person and payment of the fee required in section 2-2705.01, the board may recommend to the department that a supplemental permit be issued to such person for the sale of a new tractor model based upon the official test results of a previous tractor model. The specifications and performance representations of the new tractor model shall be compared to the official test results of the previous tractor model, and if there are no substantial changes in specifications, performance representations, and the capacity of the new tractor model to meet such specifications and representations of performance, the board shall recommend to the department the issuance of a supplemental permit. The board may require further testing of the new tractor model upon which a permit is sought and may require the person making application to provide for reimbursement for the cost of such tests pursuant to section 2-2705. If further testing is performed, the board shall certify the results of such tests and forward them to the department.Source  Laws 1986, LB 768, § 6.
NE Code § 2-2705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2705 - Tractor model tests; fees; University of Nebraska Tractor Test Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

2-2705.  Tractor model tests; fees; University of Nebraska Tractor Test Cash Fund; created; use; investment.Application to the board for the testing of a tractor model by the University of Nebraska shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in section 2-2705.01 and such fee as is prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska as a partial reimbursement for making the application.Fees collected for the testing of tractors by the Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory shall be credited to the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Cash Fund, which fund is hereby created. The fund shall be used by the Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory to defray the expenses of testing tractors. Any accrued interest shall also be credited to the fund, except that the cash carryover of such fund from one biennium to the next biennium shall not exceed, by more than fifteen percent, the total cash fund expenditures for the average of the five preceding years. Any amount in excess of such fifteen percent shall be forwarded to the University of Nebraska. Any money in the 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.The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska may establish and change from time to time as it determines advisable a schedule of fees for such tractor tests, except that such fee schedule shall not include the application fee prescribed in section 2-2705.01.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 40, p. 1396;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-340;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 5, p. 1488;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 5;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 7;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 13. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 2-2705.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2705.01 - Application fee; Tractor Permit Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

2-2705.01.  Application fee; Tractor Permit Cash Fund; created; use; investment.There is hereby imposed a fee of fifty dollars for each application for any permit made to the board pursuant to sections 2-2701 to 2-2711. Such fee shall be in addition to the fees provided for in section 2-2705 and shall be paid to the department. All fees collected by the department pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Tractor Permit Cash Fund, which fund is hereby created. The fund shall be used by the department to defray the expenses of administering sections 2-2701 to 2-2711. Any money in the 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 1986, LB 768, § 8;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 14. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 2-2706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2706 - Tractor model; failure to meet specifications; retesting permitted; effect on sale of other models; permit specify model.

2-2706.  Tractor model; failure to meet specifications; retesting permitted; effect on sale of other models; permit specify model.The failure of any tractor model to meet the specifications and representations made by the applicant shall not prevent the applicant from placing on the market other tractor models that do comply with the permit requirements of sections 2-2701 to 2-2711. Any tractor model that fails in the official test to meet the applicant's own specifications and representations may be retested upon submission of a new test application and the fees prescribed in sections 2-2705 and 2-2705.01. Each and every permit issued under sections 2-2701 to 2-2711 shall specify the model or models included in such permit to sell.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 41, p. 1396;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-341;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 6, p. 1488;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 6;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 9.
NE Code § 2-2707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2707 - Tractor model tests; report; publication; public record.

2-2707.  Tractor model tests; report; publication; public record.The report of the official test required by section 2-2701 shall be published by the board and made available in the Biological Systems Engineering Department of the University of Nebraska and in such other places as may be designated by the board. All information pertaining to the official testing of a tractor shall be public record and available for inspection during normal business hours.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 42, p. 1397;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-342;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 7, p. 1488;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 7;   Laws 1972, LB 1284, § 11;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 10;  Laws 2012, LB907, § 3.
NE Code § 2-2708 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2708 - Tractor model tests results; improper use; penalty.

2-2708.  Tractor model tests results; improper use; penalty.No person shall use the results of such tests in such manner as would cause it to appear that the University of Nebraska or the department intended to recommend the use of any given tractor model in preference to any other model. For any violation of this section the department may suspend any permit issued to that person or deny such person the right of obtaining future permits to sell tractors in the state.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 43, p. 1397;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-343;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 8, p. 1489;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 8;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 11.
NE Code § 2-2709 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2709 - Tractor model testing order; discrimination prohibited; exception.

2-2709.  Tractor model testing order; discrimination prohibited; exception.Except when a temporary permit has been issued pursuant to subsection (4) of section 2-2701, tractors shall be tested by the board in the order in which they are presented for such tests, and no discrimination shall be made for or against any person in any manner whatsoever. Complaints alleging a violation of this section shall be heard by the department.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 44, p. 1397;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-344;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 9, p. 1489;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 9;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 12;  Laws 2012, LB907, § 4.
NE Code § 2-2710 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2710 - Sales without permit; penalty; limitation on claim.

2-2710.  Sales without permit; penalty; limitation on claim.Any person selling a current tractor model of one hundred or more horsepower for use in the State of Nebraska without a permit issued by the department for such tractor model shall be required to repurchase any such tractor model sold in Nebraska for which a permit has not been issued. A claim by a purchaser under this section shall be brought within two years from the date of purchase.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 45, p. 1397;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-345;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 10, p. 1489;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 10;   Laws 1977, LB 40, § 24;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 13;  Laws 2012, LB907, § 5.
NE Code § 2-2711 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2711 - Department; enforcement; rules and regulations.

2-2711.  Department; enforcement; rules and regulations.The department shall have full authority to enforce sections 2-2701 to 2-2711 both by denial of a permit to sell tractors in the state and by injunctive relief in the district court having jurisdiction. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to enforce the intent and purposes of such sections.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. III, § 46, p. 1398;   R.R.S.1943, § 75-346;   Laws 1967, c. 480, § 11, p. 1490;   Laws 1971, LB 692, § 11;   Laws 1986, LB 768, § 14.
NE Code § 2-2801 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2801 - Agricultural organizations; purpose.

2-2801.  Agricultural organizations; purpose.The purpose of sections 2-2801 to 2-2812 is to provide for the organization, procedure, and financial support of associations or societies of Nebraska citizens who seek (1) to improve segments of the agricultural industry, homes, and communities of the state, and (2) to cooperate with and to supplement and complement the programs of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and other state or local organizations.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 1, p. 62.
NE Code § 2-2802 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2802 - Qualifying organizations; constitution and bylaws or articles of incorporation; file; Attorney General; duties.

2-2802.  Qualifying organizations; constitution and bylaws or articles of incorporation; file; Attorney General; duties.Qualifying organizations shall adopt and file with the Secretary of State a constitution and bylaws or articles of incorporation which are consistent with the purposes of sections 2-2801 to 2-2812. The Attorney General shall render an opinion as to the eligibility of each association or society to receive and use appropriated funds.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 2, p. 62.
NE Code § 2-2803 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2803 - Qualifying organizations; enumerated.

2-2803.  Qualifying organizations; enumerated.Qualifying organizations shall include, but not be limited to the Nebraska Dairymen's Association, the State Horticultural Society, the Nebraska Livestock Feeders and Breeders Association, the Nebraska Home Economics Association of Organized Agriculture, the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association, the Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture Association, the Nebraska Poultry Improvement Association, and the Nebraska Potato Council.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 3, p. 63.
NE Code § 2-2804 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2804 - Nebraska Dairymen's Association; purpose.

2-2804.  Nebraska Dairymen's Association; purpose.The general purposes of the Nebraska Dairymen's Association are (1) to encourage efficient and profitable production through an awards program that recognizes outstanding production in herds and individual animals, (2) to provide dairymen with latest technical and research information to help them improve their herds, and (3) to generate interest in youth by encouraging their participation in junior dairy programs and recognizing their achievements.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 4, p. 63.
NE Code § 2-2805 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2805 - State Horticultural Society; purpose.

2-2805.  State Horticultural Society; purpose.The general purposes of the State Horticultural Society are (1) to unify horticulturists and organizations throughout the state in cooperation with the University of Nebraska for mutual development, and (2) to promote and develop horticulture in the state through education and research with producers and processors in the areas of ornamentals, fruits and vegetables.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 5, p. 63.
NE Code § 2-2806 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2806 - Nebraska Livestock Feeders and Breeders Association; purpose.

2-2806.  Nebraska Livestock Feeders and Breeders Association; purpose.The general purposes of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders and Breeders Association are (1) to disseminate information on the principles and practices of improved breeding, feeding, management and marketing of all classes of livestock and livestock products, (2) to assist in the promotion of the general interests of the livestock industry of Nebraska, and (3) to improve the quality of Nebraska livestock products, by cooperation with processors and increase their acceptance by consumers.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 6, p. 63.
NE Code § 2-2807 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2807 - Nebraska Home Economics Association of Organized Agriculture; purpose.

2-2807.  Nebraska Home Economics Association of Organized Agriculture; purpose.The general purpose of the Nebraska Home Economics Association of Organized Agriculture is to acquaint homemakers with new developments in home economics and to stimulate interest in home economics. The program carried on by such organization to achieve this purpose shall be (1) to hold an annual Home Economics Day for homemakers with well-qualified speakers discussing research and new trends in home economics, (2) to prepare exhibits and other visuals for use at the annual meeting and other state and district meetings to acquaint the public with home economics information, and (3) to recognize volunteer leaders in the home economics extension program.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 7, p. 63.
NE Code § 2-2808 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2808 - Nebraska Crop Improvement Association; purpose.

2-2808.  Nebraska Crop Improvement Association; purpose.The general purposes of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association are (1) to carry on all activities incident to the certification of crop seeds as authorized by the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources under rules and regulations approved by such college, (2) to maintain and make available to the public, through certification, high quality seeds of superior crop varieties so grown and distributed as to ensure genetic identity and genetic purity, (3) to publicize, advertise, and otherwise promote the merits and use of certified seed, and (4) to carry on educational work for improving the agronomic practices and furthering agricultural interests in the state.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 8, p. 64.
NE Code § 2-2809 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2809 - Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture Association; purpose.

2-2809.  Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture Association; purpose.The general purpose of the Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture Association is to cooperate with the State of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and other organizations by bringing to the people of rural communities assistance in solving the problems peculiar to western Nebraska through educational meetings, exhibits, demonstrations, and other means.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 9, p. 64.
NE Code § 2-2810 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2810 - Nebraska Poultry Improvement Association; purpose.

2-2810.  Nebraska Poultry Improvement Association; purpose.The general purpose of the Nebraska Poultry Improvement Association is to foster, promote, improve, and protect all branches of the poultry, turkey, egg, and allied industries. For uses appropriate to its purpose and business, such association may take by gift, purchase, devise, or bequest real and personal property, and may handle, manage, control, sell, lease, and mortgage the same. It may employ such necessary agents, servants, fiduciaries, and assistants as may be necessary to care for its business and property.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 10, p. 64.
NE Code § 2-2811 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2811 - Nebraska Potato Council; purpose.

2-2811.  Nebraska Potato Council; purpose.The general purpose of the Nebraska Potato Council is to coordinate the interests and objectives of all segments of the Nebraska potato industry. It shall be the official organization representing potato growers, shippers, processors, and dealers in specialized supplies within the state. The council shall foster improvements in the production and marketing of seed and table stock and the processing of potatoes, and shall sponsor the annual Nebraska Potato Show.Source  Laws 1969, c. 2, § 11, p. 65.Cross References  Nebraska Potato Development Act, see section 2-1801.
NE Code § 2-2812 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-2812 - Appropriations; use; budget.

2-2812.  Appropriations; use; budget.Funds may be appropriated by the Legislature for the use of the qualifying organizations enumerated in section 2-2803 and shall be made available through the University of Nebraska budgeting and accounting facilities or such other channel as the Legislature may direct. Each organization shall electronically file a separate biennial budget request with the Legislature.Source   Laws 1969, c. 2, § 12, p. 65;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 5.
NE Code § 2-3101 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3101 - Act, how cited.

2-3101.  Act, how cited.Sections 2-3101 to 2-3110 may be cited as the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act.Source  Laws 1969, c. 8, § 1, p. 96.
NE Code § 2-3102 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3102 - Terms, defined.

2-3102.  Terms, defined.As used in the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Authorized proficiency testing service means proficiency testing done by the department or any person the department approves to perform proficiency testing;(2) Department means the Department of Agriculture;(3) Director means the Director of Agriculture or his or her designated employee, representative, or authorized agent;(4) Laboratory includes, but is not restricted to, facilities or parts of facilities maintained and utilized for the purpose of performing soil and plant analysis and may be either fixed or mobile;(5) Person includes an individual, partnership, limited liability company, firm, association, corporation, or body corporate or any officer or member of the same;(6) Proficiency testing means the process of providing check samples to laboratories, collecting check sample test results from the laboratories, and compiling and analyzing check sample test results; and(7) Soil and plant analysis means the use of biological, chemical, or physical procedures in determining amounts of elements or compounds in the soil or in plants for the express purpose of providing a basis for plant nutrient application.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 2, p. 96;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 69;  Laws 1999, LB 198, § 1.
NE Code § 2-3103 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 2 - Agriculture|2-3103 - Registration; application; renewal; fees.

2-3103.  Registration; application; renewal; fees.It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a laboratory in this state for conducting soil and plant analysis for others unless such laboratory is registered with the department. Application for registration shall be made to the director upon forms furnished by him or her for that purpose. On each initial or renewal application for registration, the director may cause the laboratory facilities, methods, procedures, and equipment to be inspected and shall review the qualifications of personnel. Each application shall specify the types of analysis to be conducted and the names of the analytical methods used. All registrations shall be personal to the holder thereof and shall be nontransferable. Registrations shall expire on June 30 of each year. Each initial and renewal application for registration shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars.Source   Laws 1969, c. 8, § 3, p. 97;   Laws 1980, LB 633, § 2;   Laws 1995, LB 356, § 1.