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NE Code § 81-3405.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3405.01 - Building official, defined.

81-3405.01.  Building official, defined.Building official means a person appointed by the state or a political subdivision having responsibility for the public safety and welfare and the enforcement of building codes with regard to buildings and other structures within such person's jurisdiction.Source  Laws 2011, LB45, § 4;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 6.
NE Code § 81-3405.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3405.02 - Building, defined.

81-3405.02.  Building, defined.Building means any structure used, or intended to be used, to support, shelter, or enclose any use or occupancy.Source Laws 2015, LB23, § 5.
NE Code § 81-3407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3407 - Continuing education, defined.

81-3407.  Continuing education, defined.Continuing education means lifelong learning and training relevant to a licensee's professional practice.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 7;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 7.
NE Code § 81-3408 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3408 - Coordinating professional, defined.

81-3408.  Coordinating professional, defined.Coordinating professional means a licensee who coordinates, as appropriate, the work of all licensees involved in a project.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 8;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 8.
NE Code § 81-3409 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3409 - Design, defined.

81-3409.  Design, defined.Design means the preparation of schematics, layouts, plans, drawings, specifications, calculations, and other diagnostic documents which show the features of an architectural or engineering project.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 9;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 9.
NE Code § 81-3411 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3411 - Direct supervision, defined.

81-3411.  Direct supervision, defined.Direct supervision means having full professional knowledge and control over work that constitutes the practice of architecture or engineering.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 11;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 10.
NE Code § 81-3412 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3412 - Emeritus, defined.

81-3412.  Emeritus, defined.Emeritus means an architect or professional engineer who has relinquished his or her license and who is approved by the board to use the honorary title emeritus.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 12;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 11.
NE Code § 81-3414 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3414 - Engineer-intern, defined.

81-3414.  Engineer-intern, defined.Engineer-intern means a person who has been duly enrolled as an engineer-intern by the board.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 14;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 12.
NE Code § 81-3415 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3415 - Estimator, technician, or other similar titles, defined.

81-3415.  Estimator, technician, or other similar titles, defined.Estimator, technician, or other similar titles means a person who through training or experience is performing tasks associated with the practice of architecture or engineering under the supervision of an architect or professional engineer, respectively.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 15;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 13.
NE Code § 81-3416 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3416 - Good ethical character, defined.

81-3416.  Good ethical character, defined.Good ethical character means such character as will enable a person to discharge the fiduciary duties of an architect or professional engineer to his or her client and to the public for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 16;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 14.
NE Code § 81-3416.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3416.01 - Intern architect, defined.

81-3416.01.  Intern architect, defined.Intern architect means a person who has enrolled in the Architectural Experience Program of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and holds a degree from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board or equivalent.Source  Laws 2015, LB23, § 15;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 37.
NE Code § 81-3416.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3416.02 - Licensee, defined.

81-3416.02.  Licensee, defined.Licensee means a licensed architect or professional engineer.Source Laws 2015, LB23, § 16.
NE Code § 81-3418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3418 - Organization, defined.

81-3418.  Organization, defined.Organization means a business entity created by law, including, but not limited to, a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or joint venture.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 18;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 17.
NE Code § 81-3420 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3420 - Practice of architecture, defined.

81-3420.  Practice of architecture, defined.(1) Practice of architecture means providing or offering to provide design services in connection with the construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings and the space within and surrounding the buildings. The services may include, but not be limited to, planning, providing studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, and administering construction contracts. The practice of architecture does not include the practice of engineering.(2) A person shall be construed to practice architecture, within the meaning and intent of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, if he or she:(a) Practices the profession of architecture or holds himself or herself out as able and entitled to practice architecture;(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, or card or in any other way, represents himself or herself to be an architect; or(c) Through the use of some other title, implies that he or she is an architect or licensed under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 20;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 18.
NE Code § 81-3421 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3421 - Practice of engineering, defined.

81-3421.  Practice of engineering, defined.(1) Practice of engineering means any service or creative work that requires engineering education, training, and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences. The services may include, but not be limited to, planning, providing studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, and administering construction contracts. The practice of engineering does not include the practice of architecture.(2) A person shall be construed to practice engineering, within the meaning and intent of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, if he or she:(a) Practices any discipline of the profession of engineering or holds himself or herself out as able and entitled to practice any discipline of engineering;(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, or card or in any other way, represents himself or herself to be a professional engineer; or(c) Through the use of some other title, implies that he or she is a professional engineer or licensed under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 21;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 19.
NE Code § 81-3422 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3422 - Professional engineer, defined.

81-3422.  Professional engineer, defined.Professional engineer means a person who is licensed by the board to practice engineering. The board may designate a professional engineer, on the basis of education, experience, and examination, as being licensed in a specific discipline of engineering signifying an area in which the professional engineer has demonstrated competence.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 22;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 20.
NE Code § 81-3422.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3422.01 - Project, defined.

81-3422.01.  Project, defined.Project means one or more related activities that require the practice of architecture or engineering for completion.Source  Laws 2011, LB45, § 5;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 21.
NE Code § 81-3423 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3423 - Public service provider, defined.

81-3423.  Public service provider, defined.Public service provider means any political subdivision which employs or appoints an architect or a professional engineer to be in responsible charge of the political subdivision's architectural or engineering work.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 23;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 22.
NE Code § 81-3425 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3425 - Responsible charge, defined.

81-3425.  Responsible charge, defined.Responsible charge means the management of the technical and financial aspects of engineering or architectural work through an organization.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 25;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 23.
NE Code § 81-3426 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3426 - Rules and regulations, defined.

81-3426.  Rules and regulations, defined.Rules and regulations means rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act by the board.Source  Laws 1997, LB 622, § 26.
NE Code § 81-3427 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3427 - Technical submissions, defined.

81-3427.  Technical submissions, defined.Technical submissions means designs, drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports that constitute, or may be prepared in conjunction with, a project.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 27;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 24.
NE Code § 81-3428 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3428 - Board of Engineers and Architects; created; members; terms; location.

81-3428.  Board of Engineers and Architects; created; members; terms; location.(1) The Board of Engineers and Architects is created to administer the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act. The board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Governor for terms of five years terminating on the last day of February. The board shall consist of:(a) Three architect members, two of whom shall be appointed after consulting with the appropriate architectural professional organizations, and one education member who is a faculty member of the University of Nebraska appointed upon the recommendation of the Dean of Architecture of the University of Nebraska;(b) Four professional engineer members, three of whom shall be appointed after consulting with the appropriate engineering professional organizations, and one education member who is a faculty member of the University of Nebraska appointed upon the recommendation of the Dean of Engineering of the University of Nebraska; and(c) One public member.(2) Each member shall hold office after the expiration of his or her term until his or her successor is duly appointed and qualified. Vacancies in the membership of the board, however created, shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor. The Governor shall reappoint or replace existing members as their terms expire, and the public member shall be reappointed or replaced in the fifth year of his or her term. The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty.(3) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least one year immediately preceding appointment. Each architect or professional engineer member shall have been engaged in the active practice of the design profession for at least ten years and shall have been licensed in the relevant profession for at least five years at the time of his or her appointment.(4) The board may designate a former member of the board as an emeritus member, but for no more than ten years after his or her original board membership expires. Emeritus member status, when conferred, must be renewed annually.(5) The board offices shall be located in Lincoln, Nebraska.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 28;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 25;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 38.
NE Code § 81-3429 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3429 - Board; members; per diem; expenses.

81-3429.  Board; members; per diem; expenses.(1) Each member of the board shall receive as compensation not more than one hundred dollars per day or portion of a day for (a) participating in meetings of the board and its committees, (b) traveling to or attending authorized meetings of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, or their subdivisions or committees on which the member serves, and (c) other business as authorized by the board. Participation in, attendance at, and conduct of such authorized activities by telephone or electronic means shall be eligible for such compensation.(2) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed for all necessary and authorized expenses incident to the performance of his or her duties under the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 29;  Laws 2011, LB45, § 6;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 26;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 39.
NE Code § 81-3430 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3430 - Certificate of appointment; oath; Attorney General; legal advisor; seal; rules and regulations.

81-3430.  Certificate of appointment; oath; Attorney General; legal advisor; seal; rules and regulations.Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and, before beginning his or her term of office, shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office. The board or any committee of the board is entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the affairs of the board, and the board may compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, and take testimony and proofs concerning all matters within its jurisdiction. The Attorney General shall act as legal advisor to the board and render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act. The board shall adopt and have an official seal, which shall be affixed to all certificates of licensure granted, and shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the act.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 30;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 27.
NE Code § 81-3431 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3431 - Board; meetings; officers; quorum.

81-3431.  Board; meetings; officers; quorum.The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Special meetings shall be held as the rules and regulations provide and at such places as the board elects. Notice of all meetings shall be given in such manner as the rules and regulations provide. The board shall elect from its members, annually at its first meeting after March 1, a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than five members.Source  Laws 1997, LB 622, § 31.
NE Code § 81-3432 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3432 - Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund; created; use; investment.

81-3432.  Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund; created; use; investment.The Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund is created. The board shall receive and account for all money derived from the operation of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and shall remit the money to the State Treasurer for credit to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund. All expenses certified by the board as properly and necessarily incurred in the discharge of duties, including compensation and administrative staff, and any expense incident to the administration of the act relating to other states shall be paid out of the fund. Debt repayments payable pursuant to section 81-3432.01 shall be paid out of the fund. Warrants for the payment of expenses shall be issued by the Director of Administrative Services and paid by the State Treasurer upon presentation of vouchers regularly drawn by the chairperson and secretary of the board and approved by the board. At no time shall the total amount of warrants exceed the total amount of the fees collected under the act and to the credit of the fund. 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. Money in the Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund may be transferred to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 32;  Laws 2009, LB446, § 2;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 86;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 28;  Laws 2017, LB331, § 54;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 40.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-3432.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3432.01 - Repayment of qualified educational debt; authorized; eligibility.

81-3432.01.  Repayment of qualified educational debt; authorized; eligibility.(1) The board may repay qualified educational debt owed by an eligible graduate. Such repayment shall be made from the Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund. To be eligible for debt repayment, a recipient shall be a graduate of (a) a National Architectural Accrediting Board-accredited architecture program in Nebraska or (b) an ABET-accredited engineering program in Nebraska and shall have obtained qualified educational debt.(2) For purposes of this section, qualified educational debt means government and commercial loans obtained by a student for postsecondary education tuition, other educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses, as determined by the board.(3) The board may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing any debt repayment under this section.Source  Laws 2009, LB446, § 3;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 29.
NE Code § 81-3433 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3433 - Roster.

81-3433.  Roster.The board shall maintain and make available to the public a complete roster of all architects and professional engineers showing their names and last-known addresses. The board may distribute a copy of the roster to each licensed person as well as county and municipal officials. The board may charge a fee for distributing the roster.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 33;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 30;  Laws 2020, LB755, § 41.
NE Code § 81-3434 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3434 - Code of practice; contents.

81-3434.  Code of practice; contents.(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that a code of practice established by the board by which architects and professional engineers could govern their professional conduct would be beneficial to the state and would safeguard the life, health, and property and promote the public welfare of the citizens of this state.(2) The code of practice established by this section shall include provisions on:(a) Professional competence;(b) Conflict of interest;(c) Full disclosure of financial interest;(d) Full disclosure of matters affecting public safety, health, and welfare;(e) Compliance with laws;(f) Professional conduct and good ethical character standards; and(g) Practice of architecture and engineering.(3) The board may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to implement the code of practice.(4) The board may publish commentaries regarding the code of practice. The commentaries shall explain the meaning of interpretations given to the code by the board.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 34;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 31.
NE Code § 81-3435 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3435 - Application for licensure, examination, intern enrollment, certificate of authorization, or emeritus status; form; fees.

81-3435.  Application for licensure, examination, intern enrollment, certificate of authorization, or emeritus status; form; fees.(1) Applications for licensure, examination, intern enrollment, a certificate of authorization, or emeritus status shall be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board. Applications shall be made under oath.(2) The board may accept the verified information contained in a valid Council Record issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in lieu of the same information that is required on the form prescribed and furnished by the board.(3)(a) The board shall establish application and licensure fees as provided in this subsection. All fees are nonrefundable.(b) The fee for license applications may not exceed three hundred dollars.(c) The fee for examination applications may be set to recover the costs of examination and its administration.(d) The fee for intern enrollment may not exceed one hundred dollars.(e) The certificate of authorization fee for organizations may not exceed three hundred dollars per year.(f) The fee for emeritus status may not exceed one hundred dollars per year.Source   Laws 1997, LB 622, § 35;  Laws 2015, LB23, § 32.
NE Code § 81-3436.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3436.01 - Combined services with construction services; authorized; conditions.

81-3436.01.  Combined services with construction services; authorized; conditions.(1) Providing combined services involving the practice of architecture or engineering, or both, with construction services is allowed if:(a) An architect participates substantially in, and has direct supervision of, the architectural services provided on the project;(b) A professional engineer participates substantially in, and has direct supervision of, the engineering services provided on the project; and(c) The rendering of architectural or professional engineering services conforms to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act and the rules and regulations.(2) A temporary permit holder under the act may perform engineering or architectural services pursuant to this section.Source Laws 2015, LB23, § 34.