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NE Code § 81-3437 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3437 - Certificate of licensure; issuance; certificate of enrollment; issuance.

81-3437.  Certificate of licensure; issuance; certificate of enrollment; issuance.(1) The board shall issue to any applicant who, on the basis of education, experience, and examination, has met the requirements of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act a certificate of licensure giving the licensee proper authority to carry out the prerogatives of the act. If a professional engineer's license has been issued in a specific discipline, the discipline shall be specified on the certificate of licensure. The certificate of licensure shall carry the designation Licensed Architect or Licensed Professional (discipline) Engineer. The certificate shall give the full name of the licensee and license number and shall be signed by the chairperson of the board, the secretary of the board, and one other board member.(2) The certificate of licensure shall be prima facie evidence that the person is entitled to all rights, privileges, and responsibilities of an architect or a professional engineer while the certificate of licensure remains unrevoked and unexpired.(3) The board shall issue to any applicant who, on the basis of education and examination, has met the requirements of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act a certificate of enrollment as an engineer-intern. The engineer-intern certificate does not authorize the holder to practice as a professional engineer.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 37;  Laws 2013, LB7, § 2;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 35.
NE Code § 81-3437.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3437.01 - Seal; contents; use; prohibited acts.

81-3437.01.  Seal; contents; use; prohibited acts.(1) Each licensee authorized to practice architecture or engineering must obtain a seal. The design of the seal shall be determined by the board. If a professional engineer's license has been issued in a specific discipline, the discipline shall be specified on the seal. The following information shall be on the seal: State of Nebraska; licensee's name; licensee's license number; and the words Architect or Professional (discipline) Engineer.(2) Whenever the seal is applied, the licensee's signature shall be across the seal. The board may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for application of the seal.(3) The seal and the date of its placement shall be on all technical submissions and calculations whenever presented to a client or any public or governmental agency. It shall be unlawful for a licensee to affix his or her seal or to permit his or her seal to be affixed to any document after the expiration of the certificate or for the purpose of aiding or abetting any other person to evade or attempt to evade the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act.(4) The seal and date shall be placed on all originals, copies, tracings, or other reproducible drawings and the first and last pages of specifications, reports, and studies in such a manner that the seal, signature, and date will be reproduced and be in compliance with rules and regulations of the board. The application of the licensee's seal shall constitute certification that the work was done by the licensee or under the licensee's control.(5) In the case of a temporary permit issued to a licensee of another state, the licensee shall use his or her state of licensure seal and shall affix his or her signature and temporary permit to all his or her work.Source Laws 2015, LB23, § 36.
NE Code § 81-3437.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3437.02 - Coordinating professional; designation; duties.

81-3437.02.  Coordinating professional; designation; duties.(1) Projects involving more than one licensed architect or professional engineer shall have an architect or professional engineer designated as the coordinating professional for the entire project. The coordinating professional may, but need not, provide architectural or engineering services on the project. The coordinating professional shall apply his or her seal in accordance with the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act to the cover sheet of all documents and denote the seal as that of the coordinating professional.(2) The coordinating professional shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating technical documents prepared by others for compatibility with the design of the project.Source Laws 2015, LB23, § 37.
NE Code § 81-3438 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3438 - Certificates; expiration; renewal; fees; continuing education.

81-3438.  Certificates; expiration; renewal; fees; continuing education.Certificates of licensure and certificates of authorization shall expire on a date established by the board and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. The board shall notify every person licensed under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and every organization holding a certificate of authorization under the act of the date of the expiration of the certificate of licensure or certificate of authorization and the amount of the fee required for renewal. The notice shall be provided at least one month in advance of the date of the expiration to the licensee or organization at the last-known address on file with the board. Valid certificates may be renewed prior to expiration upon application and payment of applicable fees. Expired certificates may be renewed in accordance with rules and regulations of the board. Renewal fees shall not exceed two hundred dollars per year. The board may require licensees to obtain continuing education as a condition of license renewal.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 38;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 38;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 42.
NE Code § 81-3439 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3439 - Replacement certificates; fee.

81-3439.  Replacement certificates; fee.The board may issue a new certificate of licensure or certificate of authorization to replace any lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate. A fee not to exceed one hundred dollars shall be charged for each such issuance.Source  Laws 1997, LB 622, § 39.
NE Code § 81-3440 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3440 - Enforcement.

81-3440.  Enforcement.The board shall enforce the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and the rules and regulations, including enforcement against any unlicensed person. If any person refuses to obey any decision or order of the board, the board or, upon the request of the board, the Attorney General or the appropriate county attorney shall file an action for the enforcement of the decision or order, including injunctive relief, in the district court. After a hearing, the court shall order enforcement of the decision or order, or any part thereof, if legally and properly made by the board and, if appropriate, injunctive relief.Source  Laws 1997, LB 622, § 40.
NE Code § 81-3441 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3441 - Use of title; unlawful practice.

81-3441.  Use of title; unlawful practice.Except as provided in sections 81-3414, 81-3415, 81-3449, and 81-3453, an individual shall not directly or indirectly engage in the practice of architecture or engineering in the state or use the title architect or professional engineer or display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, sign, card, advertisement, or other symbol or device indicating or tending to indicate that he or she is an architect or professional engineer or is practicing architecture or engineering unless he or she is licensed under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act. A licensee shall not aid or abet any person not licensed under the act in the practice of architecture or engineering.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 41;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 7;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 39.
NE Code § 81-3442 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3442 - Prohibited acts; penalties.

81-3442.  Prohibited acts; penalties.(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Practice or offer to practice architecture or engineering in this state without being licensed in accordance with the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act unless such practice or offer to practice is otherwise exempt under the act;(b) Knowingly and intentionally employ or retain a person to practice architecture or engineering in this state who is not licensed in accordance with the act, except as provided in sections 81-3414 and 81-3415, and who is not exempted by section 81-3449 or 81-3453;(c) Use the words architect, engineer, or any modification or derivative of such words in its name or form of business activity except as authorized in the act or in the Professional Landscape Architects Act;(d) Advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed architect or professional engineer unless the person is duly licensed under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act;(e) Present or attempt to use the certificate of licensure or the seal of another person;(f) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member of the board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate;(g) Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name;(h) Attempt to use an expired, suspended, revoked, or nonexistent certificate of licensure or practice or offer to practice when not qualified;(i) Falsely claim that he or she is licensed or authorized under the act; or(j) Violate the act.(2) Any person who performs any of the actions described in subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a Class I misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class IV felony for the second or any subsequent offense.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 42;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 8;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 40.  Cross References  Professional Landscape Architects Act, see section 81-8,183.01.
NE Code § 81-3443 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3443 - Enforcement procedures.

81-3443.  Enforcement procedures.(1) A complaint against any person or organization involving any matter coming within the jurisdiction of the board shall be in writing and shall be filed with the board.(2) A hearing on the complaint shall be held within a reasonable time in accordance with the rules and regulations and may be heard through the 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, her, or its defense.(3) The board shall set the time and place for the hearing and shall cause a copy of the complaint, together with a notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing, to be sent by registered mail to the accused, at his, her, or its last-known business or residence address known to the board, at least thirty days before the hearing.(4) If after the hearing the board finds the accused has violated the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act or any rules or regulations, it may issue any order or take any action described in section 81-3444. If the order revokes, suspends, or cancels a license, the board shall notify, in writing, the Secretary of State. If the board finds no violation, it shall enter an order dismissing the complaint.(5) The board may reissue a license that 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 1997, LB 622, § 43;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 9;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 41.
NE Code § 81-3444 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3444 - Disciplinary actions authorized; civil penalties.

81-3444.  Disciplinary actions authorized; civil penalties.(1) The board, after hearing and upon proof satisfactory to the board, may determine by two-thirds majority vote that any person or organization has violated the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act or any rules or regulations.(2) Upon a finding that a person or organization has committed a violation, one or more of the following actions may be taken against such person or organization upon a two-thirds majority vote of the board:(a) Issuance of censure or reprimand;(b) Suspension of judgment;(c) Placement of the offender on probation;(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 for each offense. 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 reasonable 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.(3) The board may take into account suitable evidence of reform when determining appropriate action.(4) Civil penalties collected under subdivision (2)(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 (2)(h) of this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 44;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 10;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 42.
NE Code § 81-3445 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3445 - State and political subdivisions; construction projects.

81-3445.  State and political subdivisions; construction projects.Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections 81-3449 and 81-3453, the state and its political subdivisions shall not engage in the construction of any public works involving architecture or engineering unless the plans, specifications, and estimates have been prepared and the construction has been observed by an architect, a professional engineer, or a person under the direct supervision of an architect, professional engineer, or those under the direct supervision of an architect or professional engineer. This section shall not apply to any public work in which the contemplated expenditure for the complete project does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars. The board shall adjust the dollar amount in this section every fifth year. The first such adjustment after August 27, 2011, shall be effective on July 1, 2014. The adjusted amount shall be equal to the then current amount adjusted by the cumulative percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for the five-year period preceding the adjustment date. The amount shall be rounded to the next highest one-thousand-dollar amount.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 45;  Laws 1999, LB 253, § 2;  Laws 2004, LB 599, § 2;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 11.
NE Code § 81-3446 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3446 - Construction projects on private lands; applicability of act; owner; duties.

81-3446.  Construction projects on private lands; applicability of act; owner; duties.(1) A project on private land is subject to the provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act unless exempt under section 81-3449 or 81-3453.(2) The owner of any real property who allows a project to be constructed on his or her real property is engaged in the practice of architecture or engineering unless he or she employs or causes others to employ licensed architects or professional engineers or persons under the direct supervision of licensed architects or professional engineers to furnish at least minimum construction phase services with respect to the project or is exempt from the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act under sections 81-3449 and 81-3453.(3) For purposes of this section:(a) Construction phase service includes at least the following services: (i) Visiting the project site on a regular basis as is necessary to determine that the work is proceeding generally in accordance with the technical submissions submitted to the building official at the time the project permit was issued; and (ii) processing technical submissions required of the contractor by the terms of contract documents. The term does not include supervision of construction, review of payment applications, resolution of disputes between the owner and contractor, and other such items which are considered additional construction administration services which the owner may or may not elect to include in the architect's or engineer's scope of work; and(b) Owner means with respect to any real property the following persons: (i) The record owner of such real property; (ii) the lessee of all or any portion of the real property when the lease covers all of that portion of the real property upon which the project is being constructed, the lessee has significant approval rights with respect to the project, and the lease, at the time the project begins, has a remaining term of not less than ten years; or (iii) the grantee of an easement granting right-of-way to construct the project.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 46;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 12;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 43.
NE Code § 81-3450 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3450 - Technical submissions by architect; affix seal and signature; conditions.

81-3450.  Technical submissions by architect; affix seal and signature; conditions.(1) An architect shall not affix his or her seal and signature to technical submissions that are subject to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act unless the technical submissions were:(a) Prepared entirely by the architect;(b) Prepared entirely under the direct supervision of the architect; or(c) Prepared partially by others if the architect has reviewed and integrated the work into his or her own technical submissions.(2) An architect may affix his or her seal to technical submissions not subject to the act if the architect has reviewed or adapted in whole or in part such submissions and integrated them into his or her work.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 50;  Laws 2013, LB7, § 3;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 46.
NE Code § 81-3454 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3454 - Technical submissions by professional engineer; affix seal and signature; conditions.

81-3454.  Technical submissions by professional engineer; affix seal and signature; conditions.(1) A professional engineer shall not affix his or her seal and signature to technical submissions that are subject to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act unless the technical submissions were:(a) Prepared entirely by the professional engineer;(b) Prepared entirely under the direct supervision of the professional engineer; or(c) Prepared partially by others if the professional engineer has reviewed and integrated the work into his or her own technical submissions.(2) A professional engineer may affix his or her seal to technical submissions not subject to the act if the professional engineer has reviewed or adapted in whole or in part such submissions and integrated them into his or her work.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 54;  Laws 2013, LB7, § 4;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 49.
NE Code § 81-3455 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3455 - Act, how construed.

81-3455.  Act, how construed.The Legislature declares that the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act is necessary for the public convenience and welfare, is remedial in nature, and shall be construed liberally. Nothing in the act shall be construed to establish a statewide building code.Source  Laws 1997, LB 622, § 55.
NE Code § 81-3501 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3501 - Act, how cited.

81-3501.  Act, how cited.Sections 81-3501 to 81-3541 shall be known and may be cited as the Geologists Regulation Act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 49;  Laws 2004, LB 890, § 1.
NE Code § 81-3502 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3502 - Geology; regulation; prohibited acts.

81-3502.  Geology; regulation; prohibited acts.In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the profession of geology is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It is unlawful for any person to (1) practice or offer to practice geology in this state, (2) use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume the title professional geologist, or (3) advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, unless the person is duly licensed or exempt from licensure under the Geologists Regulation Act. The practice of geology and use of the title geologist is a privilege granted by the state.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 50.
NE Code § 81-3503 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3503 - Definitions, where found.

81-3503.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Geologists Regulation Act, the definitions found in sections 81-3504 to 81-3519 shall be used.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 51;  Laws 2004, LB 890, § 2.
NE Code § 81-3504 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3504 - Board, defined.

81-3504.  Board, defined.Board means the Board of Geologists.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 52.
NE Code § 81-3505 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3505 - Consulting geologist, defined.

81-3505.  Consulting geologist, defined.Consulting geologist means a professional geologist whose principal occupation is the independent practice of geology; whose livelihood is obtained by offering geologic services to the public; who serves clients as an independent fiduciary; who is devoid of public, commercial, and product affiliation that might tend to imply a conflict of interest; and who is cognizant of his or her public and legal responsibilities and is capable of discharging them.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 53.
NE Code § 81-3506 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3506 - Continuing education, defined.

81-3506.  Continuing education, defined.Continuing education means the process of training and developing knowledge related to a profession after licensure is attained.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 54.
NE Code § 81-3507 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3507 - Direct supervision, defined.

81-3507.  Direct supervision, defined.Direct supervision means the degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another person by which the supervisor has control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work being done.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 55.
NE Code § 81-3508 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3508 - Emeritus, referring to a geologist, defined.

81-3508.  Emeritus, referring to a geologist, defined.Emeritus, referring to a geologist, means a professional who relinquishes or does not renew his or her licensure and who is approved by the board to receive publications and use the honorary title emeritus.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 56.