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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3106 - Samples; results; rules and regulations; standards; conform.

2-3106.
Samples; results; rules and regulations; standards; conform.
All results obtained from all soil or plant analysis shall be reported in accordance with standard reporting units as established by rule and regulation. Such standard units shall conform insofar as is practical to uniform standards which may be adopted on a regional or national basis.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 8, § 6, p. 98;
Laws 1995, LB 356, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3107 - Registration; disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.

2-3107.
Registration; disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.
If the director determines that a laboratory does not meet the requirements, as established by rule and regulation, with respect to qualified personnel, quality assurance procedures, reporting format, laboratory facilities, equipment, or analytical procedures or methods or that analysis being performed by a laboratory is inaccurate as evidenced by analytical results which are outside of an acceptable range, he or she may issue an order for a hearing pursuant to and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Following the hearing, the director may suspend or revoke registration or issue a compliance order against the respondent laboratory. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director may appeal the decision, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 8, § 7, p. 98;
Laws 1988, LB 352, § 5;
Laws 1995, LB 356, § 5;
Laws 1999, LB 198, § 3.
Cross References
Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3108 - Director of Agriculture; rules and regulations.

2-3108.
Director of Agriculture; rules and regulations.
The director is authorized and directed to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the establishment of minimum standards for laboratories, equipment, personnel, reporting format, and procedures and methods used in soil or plant analysis to ensure that test results will be accurate within an acceptable range and such other rules and regulations as are necessary to the proper administration and enforcement of the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act. In formulating proposed rules and regulations, the director shall consult with representatives of the fertilizer industry, representatives of the laboratories in this state, and the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. All rules and regulations shall be established in accordance with the procedure defined in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 8, § 8, p. 99;
Laws 1988, LB 871, § 3;
Laws 1991, LB 663, § 31;
Laws 1995, LB 356, § 6;
Laws 1999, LB 198, § 4.
Cross References
Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3109 - Violations; penalty; enforcement.

2-3109.
Violations; penalty; enforcement.
(1) Any person who violates any provision of the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act for which no specific penalty is provided or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.
(2) It shall be the duty of the county attorney of the county in which any violation occurs or is about to occur, when notified by the department of such violation or threatened violation, to pursue appropriate proceedings pursuant to subsection (1) or (3) of this section without delay.
(3) In order to insure compliance with the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act, the department may apply for a restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction, or a mandatory injunction against any person violating or threatening to violate the act or the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated pursuant to the act. The district court of the county where the violation is occurring or is about to occur shall have jurisdiction to grant such relief upon good cause shown. Relief may be granted notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy at law and shall be granted without bond.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 8, § 9, p. 99;
Laws 1977, LB 40, § 26;
Laws 1988, LB 871, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3110 - Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

2-3110.
Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
All fees collected by the director under the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Cash Fund, which fund is hereby created. Such fund shall be used by the department to aid in defraying the expenses of administering the Nebraska Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory Act. Any money in the Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory 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 1969, c. 8, § 10, p. 99;
Laws 1988, LB 871, § 5;
Laws 1995, LB 7, § 15.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3201 - Natural resources, declaration of intent.

2-3201.
Natural resources, declaration of intent.
The Legislature hereby recognizes and declares that it is essential to the health and welfare of the people of the State of Nebraska to conserve, protect, develop, and manage the natural resources of this state. The Legislature further recognizes the significant achievements that have been made in the conservation, protection, development, and management of our natural resources and declares that the most efficient and economical method of accelerating these achievements is by creating natural resources districts encompassing all of the area of the state. The Legislature further declares that the functions performed by soil and water conservation districts, watershed conservancy districts, watershed districts, advisory watershed improvement boards, and watershed planning boards shall be consolidated and made functions of natural resources districts. The governing boards of such districts and boards shall complete, before July 1, 1972, the necessary transfers and other arrangements so that such boards may on that date begin the operation of natural resources districts. The Legislature further declares that other special-purpose districts, including rural water districts, drainage districts, reclamation districts, and irrigation districts, are hereby encouraged to cooperate with and, if appropriate, to merge with natural resources districts.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 1, p. 100;
Laws 1971, LB 544, § 1;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 1;
Laws 1973, LB 335, § 1;
Laws 1991, LB 15, § 1;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 1.
Annotations
This statute does not expressly grant or imply the power to represent the public interest in litigation in which a natural resources district does not otherwise have standing. Metropolitan Utilities Dist. v. Twin Platte NRD, 250 Neb. 442, 550 N.W.2d 907 (1996).
The statutes providing for natural resources districts held to be constitutional. Neeman v. Nebraska Nat. Resources Commission, 191 Neb. 672, 217 N.W.2d 166 (1974).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3202 - Terms, defined.

2-3202.
Terms, defined.
For purposes of Chapter 2, article 32, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Commission means the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission;
(2) Natural resources district or district means a natural resources district operating pursuant to Chapter 2, article 32;
(3) Board means the board of directors of a district;
(4) Director means a member of the board;
(5) Other special-purpose districts means rural water districts, drainage districts, reclamation districts, and irrigation districts;
(6) Manager means the chief executive hired by a majority vote of the board to be the supervising officer of the district; and
(7) Department means the Department of Natural Resources.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 2, p. 101;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 2;
Laws 1973, LB 335, § 2;
Laws 1984, LB 861, § 1;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 1;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 1;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 2;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 51;
Laws 2006, LB 1113, § 13;
Laws 2007, LB701, § 5.
Cross References
Department of Natural Resources, see Chapter 61, article 2.
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, see section 2-1504.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3203 - Natural resources districts; establishment.

2-3203.
Natural resources districts; establishment.
In furtherance of the policy set forth in section 2-3201, the entire area of the State of Nebraska shall be divided into natural resources districts. The Nebraska Natural Resources Commission is hereby authorized and directed to determine and establish the exact number, and the boundaries of such districts. Boundaries of natural resources districts shall be established on or before October 1, 1971. When establishing such boundaries the commission shall employ the following guidelines and criteria:
(1) The primary objective shall be to establish boundaries which provide effective coordination, planning, development and general management of areas which have related resources problems. Such areas shall be determined according to the hydrologic patterns. The recognized river basins of the state shall be utilized in determining and establishing the boundaries for districts and where necessary for more efficient development and general management two or more districts shall be created within a basin;
(2) Boundaries of districts shall follow approximate hydrologic patterns except where doing so would divide a section, a city or village, or produce similar incongruities which might hinder the effective operation of the districts;
(3) Existing boundaries of political subdivisions or voting precincts may be followed wherever feasible. Districts shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate finances and administration for plans of improvement; and
(4) The number of districts shall be not less than sixteen nor more than twenty-eight.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 3, p. 101;
Laws 1971, LB 538, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3206 - Districts; assumption of assets and liabilities; apportionment; taxes; special fund.

2-3206.
Districts; assumption of assets and liabilities; apportionment; taxes; special fund.
(1) Each district established pursuant to section 2-3203 shall assume, on July 1, 1972, all assets, liabilities, and obligations of any soil and water conservation district, watershed conservancy district, watershed district, advisory watershed improvement board, and watershed planning board, whose territory is included within the boundaries of such natural resources district. When the jurisdiction of any soil and water conservation district, watershed conservancy district, watershed district, advisory watershed improvement board, or watershed planning board, is included within two or more natural resources districts, the commission shall determine the apportionment of any assets, liabilities, and obligations. Such apportionment shall be based on the proportionate land area included in each district. Physical assets attached to the land shall be assumed by the district in which they are located. The value of attached physical assets shall be considered in the apportionment of the assets, liabilities and obligations, and any such assets may be encumbered or otherwise liquidated by the assuming district to effect the proper apportionment. When any other special-purpose district is merged with a natural resources district as contemplated by section 2-3201 and in the manner provided in sections 2-3207 to 2-3212, the assets, liabilities, and obligations of such special-purpose district shall similarly be assumed by the natural resources district.
(2) All taxes levied in 1971 by the counties of this state pursuant to sections 2-1560 and 31-827 for watershed districts and watershed conservancy districts shall be treated as assets of such watershed districts and watershed conservancy districts and when funds are not available or paid to such districts on account of such levies until after July 1, 1972, such funds shall be paid to the order of the natural resources district or districts within the boundaries of which such watershed district or watershed conservancy district lies, and in the proportionate amounts as other assets are to be divided. Tax funds in possession of or payable to each watershed district and watershed conservancy district at the time of merger shall be put in a special fund of the natural resources district or districts receiving the assets of such watershed district or watershed conservancy district and such funds shall be expended within the boundaries of such watershed district or watershed conservancy district and for projects begun or planned by such districts.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 6, p. 104;
Laws 1971, LB 544, § 3;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3207 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger.

2-3207.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger.
With the approval of the affected natural resources districts, the commission may change the boundaries of natural resources districts, merge two or more such districts into a single district, divide one district into two or more new districts, or divide and merge one district into two or more other existing districts. The commission may also provide for the merger with such districts of other special-purpose districts as enumerated in section 2-3201. In exercising such powers, the commission shall be bound by the criteria and procedures provided by sections 2-3201 to 2-3212.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 7, p. 105;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 5;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3208 - Districts; proposed changes; procedure.

2-3208.
Districts; proposed changes; procedure.
A hearing by the commission on proposed changes as provided by section 2-3207 may be initiated by any of the following methods:
(1) By the commission on its own motion;
(2) By written request of a majority of the directors of any or each natural resources district the boundaries of which are proposed to be changed or which is proposed to be merged or divided;
(3) By petition, signed by twenty-five percent of the legal voters residing within an area proposed to be transferred from one district to an adjoining district by a change in boundaries; or
(4) By formal written request of a majority of the directors or supervisors of any other special-purpose district wishing to merge with a natural resources district.
Such proposals shall be filed with the department and shall set forth any proposed new boundaries and such other information as the commission requires.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 8, p. 106;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 3;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 52.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3210 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; notice.

2-3210.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; notice.
Within sixty days after such proposal for a change of boundaries, division, or merger is made and filed with the department, the department shall begin publication of the notices for a public hearing by the commission on the question. Notice requirements shall be satisfied by publishing such notice at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper published or of general circulation in the areas affected. A public hearing shall then be held as set forth in the notice and in accord with law and the rules and regulations of the commission.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 10, p. 106;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 4;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 53.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3211 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; hearing; order; notice.

2-3211.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; hearing; order; notice.
After the hearing, as provided in section 2-3210, the commission shall determine, upon the basis of the proposed change, upon the facts and evidence presented at such hearing, upon consideration of the standards provided in section 2-3203 relative to the organization of districts, and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be available, whether such changes in boundaries, division, or merger would promote the public interest and would be administratively and financially practicable and feasible. The commission shall make and record such determination and shall make such other determinations as are required by sections 2-3211.01 and 2-3211.02. The department shall notify the boards of the affected districts of such determinations in writing. No change in boundaries, division, or merger as provided for by sections 2-3207 to 2-3212 shall take place unless the boards of the affected districts favor such change, division, or merger.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 11, p. 107;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 5;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 54.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3211.01 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; assets, liabilities, obligations, and tax receipts; treatment.

2-3211.01.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; assets, liabilities, obligations, and tax receipts; treatment.
(1) Each new natural resources district established by merging two or more natural resources districts in their entirety shall assume all assets, liabilities, and obligations of such merged districts on the effective date of the merger.
(2) Whenever a change of boundaries, division of one district into two or more new districts, or division and merger of one district into two or more existing districts takes place, the commission shall determine the apportionment of any assets, liabilities, and obligations. Such apportionment shall be based on all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the proportionate land areas involved in the change, division, or merger and the extent to which particular assets, liabilities, or obligations are related to specific land areas. Interests in real estate and improvements to real estate shall be assumed by the district in which they are located on the effective date of the change, division, or merger. The value of such interests in real estate and improvements shall be considered in the apportionment, and any such assets may be encumbered or otherwise liquidated by the assuming district to effect the proper apportionment.
(3) All taxes levied pursuant to section 2-3225 and all assessments levied pursuant to sections 2-3254 to 2-3254.06 prior to the change of boundaries, division, or merger shall be apportioned by the commission on the basis of the relationship between the intended uses of such taxes or assessments and the land areas involved in the change, division, or merger. Taxes or assessments levied pursuant to sections 2-3254 to 2-3254.06 which are in the possession of or payable to a district at the time of the change, division, or merger and taxes or assessments in the possession of or payable to any other special-purpose district merged into a natural resources district shall be put into a special fund by the district receiving such assets and shall be expended as nearly as practicable for the purposes for which they were levied or assessed.
Source
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 6;
Laws 1996, LB 108, § 3;
Laws 1996, LB 1114, § 16.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3211.02 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; naming or renaming.

2-3211.02.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; naming or renaming.
If a change of boundaries, division, or merger requires the naming of a newly created natural resources district or the renaming of one or more existing districts, names shall be given by the commission at the time the change, division, or merger is approved. The board of directors of a district may recommend that a specific name be approved.
Source
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3211.03 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; commission; duties.

2-3211.03.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; commission; duties.
In making the determinations required by sections 2-3211 to 2-3211.02, the commission shall, whenever consistent with applicable law and the state's interests, give effect to the desires of the affected natural resources districts including the terms of any written agreements between or among such districts.
Source
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 8.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3212 - Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; application; contents; filing; when effective; Secretary of State; duties.

2-3212.
Districts; change of boundaries, division, or merger; application; contents; filing; when effective; Secretary of State; duties.
If the boards of the affected districts favor a change of boundaries, division, or merger as provided by sections 2-3211 to 2-3211.02, the various affected district boards shall each present to the Secretary of State an application, signed by them, for a certificate evidencing the change, division, or merger. The application shall be filed with the Secretary of State accompanied with a statement by the department certifying that the change, division, or merger is in accordance with the procedures prescribed in sections 2-3207 to 2-3212 and setting forth any new boundary line or other information as in the judgment of the department and Secretary of State is adequate to describe such change, division, or merger. When the application and statement have been filed with the Secretary of State, the change, division, or merger shall be deemed effective and the Secretary of State shall issue to the directors of each of the districts a certificate evidencing the change, division, or merger.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 12, p. 107;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 9;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 55.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3212.01 - Merger and transfer of existing districts or boards; effect.

2-3212.01.
Merger and transfer of existing districts or boards; effect.
Mergers and transfers of existing districts or boards into natural resources districts pursuant to sections 2-3207 to 2-3212 shall not be construed as being discontinuances or dissolutions of those districts or boards as may be provided for by statute outside such sections.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 59, p. 134;
R.S.1943, (1987), § 2-3259;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 3;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 3;
Laws 1999, LB 436, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3215 - Board; vacancy; how filled.

2-3215.
Board; vacancy; how filled.
(1) In addition to the events listed in section 32-560, a vacancy on the board shall exist in the event of the removal from the district or subdistrict of any director. After notice and hearing, a vacancy shall also exist in the event of the absence of any director from more than two consecutive regular meetings of the board unless such absences are excused by a majority of the remaining board members.
(2) In the event of a vacancy from any of such causes or otherwise, the board of directors shall give notice of the date the vacancy occurred, the office vacated, and the length of the unexpired term (a) in writing to the Secretary of State and (b) to the public by a notice published in a newspaper of general circulation within the district or by posting in three public places in the district. The vacancy shall be filled by the board of directors. The person so appointed shall have the same qualifications as the person whom he or she succeeds. Such appointments shall be in writing and until a successor is elected and qualified. The written appointment shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
(3)(a) If the vacancy occurs during the first year of the unexpired term or prior to August 1 of the second year of the unexpired term, the appointee shall serve until the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January next succeeding the next regular general election and at such regular general election a director shall be elected to succeed the appointee and serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) If the vacancy occurs on or after August 1 of the second year of the unexpired term or during the third or fourth year of the unexpired term, the appointee shall serve until the term expires.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 15, p. 112;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 8;
Laws 1985, LB 569, § 1;
Laws 1988, LB 1045, § 11;
Laws 1994, LB 76, § 460;
Laws 2011, LB154, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3217 - Officers; election; bond; premium.

2-3217.
Officers; election; bond; premium.
The board shall elect the officers of the district, including a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one person, and such person need not be a member of the board. The officers and employees of the district authorized to handle funds shall furnish and maintain a corporate surety bond in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars, nor more than the amount of all money coming into their possession or control, to be determined by the governing board. Such bond shall be in a form and with sureties approved by the board of directors, and after approval shall be filed with the Secretary of State. The premium on such bond shall be paid by the district.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 17, p. 112;
Laws 1973, LB 206, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3218 - Members of board; compensation; expenses.

2-3218.
Members of board; compensation; expenses.
Board members shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with their duties. Each board may provide a per diem payment for directors not to exceed seventy dollars for each day that a director attends meetings of the board or is engaged in matters concerning the district, but no director shall receive more than three thousand six hundred dollars in any one year. Such per diem payments shall be in addition to and separate from reimbursement for expenses.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 18, p. 113;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 9;
Laws 1981, LB 204, § 10;
Laws 1986, LB 374, § 1;
Laws 1991, LB 264, § 1;
Laws 2001, LB 134, § 1;
Laws 2006, LB 32, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3219 - Board; meetings; time; place; notice.

2-3219.
Board; meetings; time; place; notice.
(1) The board shall hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings. A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of a quorum shall be sufficient to take action and make determinations. Within ninety days after the creation of any natural resources district, the board thereof shall, by appropriate rules and regulations, designate the regular time and place such meetings are to be held. At the first meeting of each year, the board shall review its program for the preceding year and outline its plans for the following year. At the first regularly scheduled meeting after the completion of the yearly audit required by section 2-3223, it shall present a report of the financial condition of the district and open discussion relevant to the same. Notice shall be given of all board meetings pursuant to section 84-1411.
(2) The boards of directors of the natural resources districts within each river basin shall meet jointly at least twice a year at such times and places as may be mutually agreed upon for the purpose of receiving and coordinating their efforts for the maximum benefit of the basin.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 19, p. 113;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 10;
Laws 1988, LB 812, § 1;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 6;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 4;
Laws 1999, LB 436, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3220 - Board; minutes; records; monthly publication of expenditures; publication fee; public inspection.

2-3220.
Board; minutes; records; monthly publication of expenditures; publication fee; public inspection.
The board shall cause to be kept accurate minutes of its meetings and accurate records and books of account, conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping prescribed by the Auditor of Public Accounts, clearly setting out and reflecting the entire operation, management and business of the district. It shall be the duty of the board to prepare and publish each month in a newspaper or newspapers which provide general coverage of the district, a detailed list of all expenditures of the district for the preceding month. Any newspaper utilized by the district shall publish such list of expenditures for a fee no greater than the rate provided by law for the publication of proceedings of county boards. Such publication shall set forth the amount of each claim approved, the purpose of the claim, and the name of the claimant. Such books and records shall be kept at the principal office of the district or at such other regularly maintained office or offices of the district as shall be designated by the board, with due regard to the convenience of the district, its customers, and electors. Such books and records shall at reasonable business hours be open to public inspection.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 20, p. 114;
Laws 1975, LB 404, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3222 - Board; copy of certain documents; furnish to department.

2-3222.
Board; copy of certain documents; furnish to department.
The board shall furnish to the department copies of its rules, regulations, audits, meeting minutes, and other documents as the department may require in the performance of its duties.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 22, p. 114;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 7;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 5;
Laws 1999, LB 436, § 3;
Laws 2000, LB 900, § 56.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3223 - Fiscal year; audit; filing; failure to file; withhold funds.

2-3223.
Fiscal year; audit; filing; failure to file; withhold funds.
The fiscal year of the district shall begin July 1 and end June 30. The board of directors, at the close of each year's business, shall cause an audit of the books, records and financial affairs of the district to be made by a public accountant or firm of such accountants, who shall be selected by the district. The audit shall be in a form prescribed by the Auditor of Public Accounts. Such audits shall show (1) the gross income from all sources of the district for the previous year; (2) the amount expended during the previous year for maintenance; (3) the amount expended during the previous year for improvements and other such programs, including detailed information on bidding and notices of requests for bids and the disposition thereof; (4) the amount of depreciation of the property of the district during the previous year; (5) the number of employees as of June 30 of each year; (6) the salaries paid employees; and (7) all other facts necessary to give an accurate and comprehensive view of the cost of operating, maintaining, and improving the district.
An authenticated copy of the audit shall be filed with the Auditor of Public Accounts within six months after the end of the fiscal year. Upon the failure by the district to file the audit report within such time, the Auditor of Public Accounts shall notify the county treasurer or treasurers within the district who shall withhold distribution of all tax funds to which the district may be entitled pursuant to section 2-3225.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 23, p. 114;
Laws 1972, LB 107, § 1;
Laws 1975, LB 404, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3223.01 - Audit; failure to file; publication of failure; individuals responsible; penalty.

2-3223.01.
Audit; failure to file; publication of failure; individuals responsible; penalty.
(1) If any district fails to file a copy of the audit within the required time, pursuant to section 2-3223, the name of the district, the officers, and the board of directors of the district shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers which provide general coverage of the district, which publication shall state the failure of the district and its directors, with publication costs to be paid by the district.
(2) Any officer or member of the board of directors responsible for such failure to file shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor.
Source
Laws 1975, LB 404, § 4;
Laws 1977, LB 40, § 27.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3224 - Funds of districts; disbursement; treasurer's bond; secretary report changes.

2-3224.
Funds of districts; disbursement; treasurer's bond; secretary report changes.
Funds of the district shall be paid out or expended only upon the authorization or approval of the board of directors and by check, draft, warrant, or other instrument in writing, signed by the treasurer, assistant treasurer, or such other officer, employee or agent of the district as shall be authorized by the treasurer to sign in his behalf;
Provided,
such authorization shall be in writing and filed with the secretary of the district;
and provided further,
in the event that the treasurer's bond shall not expressly insure the district against loss resulting from the fraudulent, illegal, negligent, or otherwise wrongful or unauthorized acts or conduct by or on the part of any and every person thus authorized, there shall be procured and filed with the secretary of the district, together with the authorization, a corporate surety bond, effective for protection against such loss, in such form and amount and with such corporate surety as shall be approved in writing by the signed endorsement thereon of any two officers of the district other than the treasurer. The secretary shall report to the board at each meeting any such bonds filed, or any change in the status of any such bonds, since the last previous meeting of the board.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 24, p. 115.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226 - Districts; bonds; issuance.

2-3226.
Districts; bonds; issuance.
Each district shall have the power and authority to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing construction of facilities authorized by law. Issuance of revenue bonds must be approved by two-thirds of the members of the board of directors of the district. The district shall pledge sufficient revenue from any revenue-producing facility constructed with the aid of revenue bonds for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds and shall establish rates for such facilities at a sufficient level to provide for the operation of such facilities and for the bond payments.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 26, p. 116;
Laws 1971, LB 534, § 1;
Laws 1972, LB 540, § 2;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 8;
Laws 1998, LB 896, § 6;
Laws 1999, LB 436, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.02 - River-flow enhancement bonds; termination of authority; effect on existing bonds and refunding bonds.

2-3226.02.
River-flow enhancement bonds; termination of authority; effect on existing bonds and refunding bonds.
The authority to issue bonds for qualified projects granted in section 2-3226.01 terminates on January 1, 2023, except that (1) any bonds already issued and outstanding for qualified projects as of such date are permitted to remain outstanding and the district shall retain all powers of taxation provided for in section 2-3226.01 to provide for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds and (2) refunding bonds may continue to be issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2023, including extension of principal maturities if determined appropriate.
Source
Laws 2007, LB701, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.03 - River-flow enhancement bonds; board issuing bonds; powers; terms and conditions.

2-3226.03.
River-flow enhancement bonds; board issuing bonds; powers; terms and conditions.
The board of a district issuing bonds pursuant to section 2-3226.01 may agree to pay fees to fiscal agents in connection with the placement of bonds of the district. Such bonds shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as provided by section 2-3254.07 for improvement project area bonds and such other terms and conditions as the board determines appropriate.
Source
Laws 2007, LB701, § 8.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.04 - River-flow enhancement bonds; use of proceeds.

2-3226.04.
River-flow enhancement bonds; use of proceeds.
The proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to section 2-3226.01 shall only be used to pay or refinance the costs of (1) acquisition by purchase or lease of water rights in accordance with Chapter 46, article 6, pertaining to ground water, and Chapter 46, article 2, pertaining to surface water, including storage water rights with respect to a river or any of its tributaries, (2) acquisition by purchase or lease or the administration and management, pursuant to mutual agreement, of canals and other works, including reservoirs, constructed for irrigation from a river or any of its tributaries, (3) vegetation management, including, but not limited to, the removal of invasive species in or near a river or any of its tributaries, and (4) the augmentation of river flows consistent with the authority granted under Chapter 2, article 32.
Source
Laws 2007, LB701, § 9.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.10 - Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; authorized; natural resources district; powers and duties; special bond levy authorized.

2-3226.10.
Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; authorized; natural resources district; powers and duties; special bond levy authorized.
In addition to other powers authorized by law, the board of directors of a natural resources district encompassing a city of the metropolitan class, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the board of directors, may issue negotiable bonds and refunding bonds of the district, entitled flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds, with terms determined appropriate by the board of directors, payable from an annual special flood protection and water quality enhancement bond levy upon the taxable value of all taxable property in the district. Such special bond levy is includable in the computation of other limitations upon the district's tax levy and shall not exceed one cent on each one hundred dollars of taxable valuation annually on all of the taxable property within the district without approval by a majority of registered voters of the district at an election in accordance with the Election Act called by the board of directors and held in conjunction with a statewide primary or general election.
Source
Laws 2009, LB160, § 1.
Cross References
Election Act, see section 32-101.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.12 - Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; warrants authorized.

2-3226.12.
Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; warrants authorized.
For the purpose of making partial payments, the board of directors of a natural resources district issuing bonds pursuant to section 2-3226.10 may issue warrants having terms as determined appropriate by the board, payable from the proceeds of such bonds.
Source
Laws 2009, LB160, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.13 - Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; fees to fiscal agents authorized; warrants and bonds; conditions.

2-3226.13.
Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; fees to fiscal agents authorized; warrants and bonds; conditions.
The board of directors of a natural resources district issuing bonds pursuant to section 2-3226.10 may agree to pay fees to fiscal agents in connection with the placement of warrants or bonds of the district. Such warrants and bonds shall be subject to the same conditions as provided by section 2-3254.07 for improvement project area bonds and such other conditions as the board of directors determines appropriate.
Source
Laws 2009, LB160, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3226.14 - Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; authority to issue; termination.

2-3226.14.
Flood protection and water quality enhancement bonds; authority to issue; termination.
The authority to issue bonds for qualified projects granted in section 2-3226.10 terminates on December 31, 2024, except that (1) any bonds already issued and outstanding for qualified projects as of such date are permitted to remain outstanding and the district shall retain all powers of taxation provided for in section 2-3226.10 to provide for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds and (2) refunding bonds may continue to be issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024, including extension of principal maturities if determined appropriate.
Source
Laws 2009, LB160, § 5;
Laws 2019, LB177, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3227 - Districts; funds; investment.

2-3227.
Districts; funds; investment.
Each district may invest any surplus money in the district treasury, including such money as may be in any sinking fund established for the purpose of providing for the payment of the principal or interest of any contract, bond, or other indebtedness or for any other purpose, not required for the immediate needs of the district as provided in sections 77-2341, 77-2365.01, and 77-2366. The functions and duties authorized by this section shall be performed under such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the board.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 27, p. 117;
Laws 1972, LB 206, § 3;
Laws 1989, LB 33, § 1;
Laws 1992, LB 757, § 1;
Laws 1994, LB 480, § 9;
Laws 1999, LB 81, § 1;
Laws 2001, LB 362, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3229 - Districts; purposes.

2-3229.
Districts; purposes.
The purposes of natural resources districts shall be to develop and execute, through the exercise of powers and authorities granted by law, plans, facilities, works, and programs relating to (1) erosion prevention and control, (2) prevention of damages from flood water and sediment, (3) flood prevention and control, (4) soil conservation, (5) water supply for any beneficial uses, (6) development, management, utilization, and conservation of ground water and surface water, (7) pollution control, (8) solid waste disposal and sanitary drainage, (9) drainage improvement and channel rectification, (10) development and management of fish and wildlife habitat, (11) development and management of recreational and park facilities, and (12) forestry and range management.
As to development and management of fish and wildlife habitat and development and management of recreational and park facilities, such plans, facilities, works, and programs shall be in conformance with any outdoor recreation plan for Nebraska and any fish and wildlife plan for Nebraska as developed by the Game and Parks Commission.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 29, p. 118;
Laws 1972, LB 543, § 11;
Laws 1981, LB 326, § 9;
Laws 1982, LB 565, § 1;
Laws 1992, LB 573, § 8.
Annotations
Standing is not implied in, incident to, or indispensably essential to any express powers or declared objects and purposes of a natural resources district. Metropolitan Utilities Dist. v. Twin Platte NRD, 250 Neb. 442, 550 N.W.2d 907 (1996).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3230 - Districts; facilities and works; powers.

2-3230.
Districts; facilities and works; powers.
Each district shall have the power and authority to construct and maintain works and establish and maintain facilities across or along any public street, alley, road, or highway and in, upon, or over any public lands which are now, or may hereafter become, the property of the State of Nebraska, and to construct works and establish and maintain facilities across any stream of water or watercourse;
Provided,
that the district shall promptly restore any such street, highway, or other property to its former state of usefulness as nearly as may be possible, and shall not use the same in such manner as to completely or unnecessarily impair the usefulness thereof. In the use of streets, the district shall be subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the county, city, or village where such streets lie concerning excavation and the refilling of excavation, the relaying of pavements, and the protection of the public during periods of construction. The district shall not be required to pay any license or permit fees, or file any bonds, but may be required to pay reasonable inspection fees.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 30, p. 120.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3230.01 - Natural resources districts; construction; approval of other special-purpose district affected.

2-3230.01.
Natural resources districts; construction; approval of other special-purpose district affected.
A natural resources district having within, or partially within its boundary, the irrigation service area of an operational irrigation district, reclamation district, or public power and irrigation district, shall, prior to construction of any project within such irrigation service area that would have a direct effect upon the conveyance, distribution, use, recovery, reuse and drainage of water, obtain approval of such project by the governing board of the irrigation district, reclamation district or public power and irrigation district whose irrigation service area is so affected.
Source
Laws 1971, LB 626, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 2 - Agriculture › 2-3231 - Districts; contracts; powers.

2-3231.
Districts; contracts; powers.
Each district shall have the power and authority to:
(1) Contract for the construction, preservation, operation, and maintenance of tunnels, reservoirs, regulating or reregulating basins, diversion works and canals, dams, drains, drainage systems, or other projects for a purpose mentioned in section 2-3229, and necessary works incident thereto, and to hold the federal government or any agency thereof free from liability arising from any construction;
(2) Contract with the United States for a water supply and water distribution and drainage systems under any Act of Congress providing for or permitting such contract;
(3) Acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise mutually arrange to administer and manage any project works undertaken by the United States or any of its agencies, or by this state or any of its agencies; except that this section shall not apply to any project being administered or managed by any public power district, public power and irrigation district, or metropolitan utilities district; and
(4) Act as agent of the United States, or any of its agencies, or for this state or any of its agencies, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of any project within its boundaries.
Source
Laws 1969, c. 9, § 31, p. 120;
Laws 2007, LB701, § 12.