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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8905 Department, defined.
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Department means the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8906 Distribution, defined.
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(1) Distribution means the act of receiving orders, possessing, warehousing, and record keeping related to the sale and delivery of veterinary legend drugs. (2) Distribution does not include (a) intracompany sales of veterinary legend drugs, including any transaction or transfer …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8907 Human legend drug, defined.
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Human legend drug means any drug labeled for human use and required by federal law or regulation to be dispensed pursuant to a prescription, including finished dosage forms and active ingredients. Human legend drug does not include a device or a device component, part, or accesso…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8908 Veterinarian-client-patient relationship, defined.
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Veterinarian-client-patient relationship means a relationship pursuant to which (1) a veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making clinical judgments regarding the health of an animal and the need for medical treatment and the client has agreed to follow the veterinaria…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8909 Veterinary drug distributor, defined.
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Veterinary drug distributor means any person or entity that engages in the distribution of veterinary legend drugs in the State of Nebraska other than a pharmacy or a veterinarian licensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act acting within the scope of practice of veterinary medic…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8910 Veterinary drug order, defined.
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Veterinary drug order means a lawful order or prescription of a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state issued pursuant to a bona fide veterinarian-client-patient relationship. For purposes of the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act, a veterinary drug order expires…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8911 Veterinary legend drug, defined.
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Veterinary legend drug means a drug which under federal law is required, prior to being distributed, to be labeled with the following statement: "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.".
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8912 License required; exception.
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No person or entity shall distribute, sell, or offer for sale any veterinary legend drug in this state without first obtaining a license issued by the department under the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act, except that a veterinarian licensed under the Veterinary Medicin…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8913 Veterinary drug distributor license; application; contents; authority.
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(1) Any person or entity that acts as a veterinary drug distributor in this state shall obtain a veterinary drug distributor license from the department prior to engaging in distribution of veterinary legend drugs in or into this state. (2) An applicant for an initial or renewal …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8914 Written policies and procedures required.
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A veterinary drug distributor shall establish, maintain, and adhere to written policies and procedures for the receipt, storage, security, inventory, and distribution of veterinary legend drugs, including policies and procedures for identifying, recording, and reporting destructi…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8915 Provisional license conditions.
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To enable the establishment of distribution of veterinary legend drugs in this state, the department may issue a provisional license on or before July 1, 2009, to any applicant who meets the following conditions: (1) The applicant has not been found to have committed any of the a…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8916 Department; waiver of requirements.
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The department may waive requirements under sections 71-8912 to 71-8915 upon proof satisfactory to the department that such requirements are duplicative of other requirements of Nebraska laws, rules, or regulations and that the granting of such waiver will not endanger the public…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8917 License; denied; disciplinary actions; grounds; department; duties.
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(1) A veterinary drug distributor license may be denied, refused renewal, suspended, limited, or revoked by the Director of Public Health if he or she finds that the applicant or licensee; the designated representative; the owner if a sole proprietorship; or any person having an …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8918 Fees.
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(1) An applicant for an initial or renewal license under the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act shall pay a license fee as provided in this section. (2) License fees shall include (a) a base fee of fifty dollars and (b) an additional fee of not more than five hundred doll…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8919 License; expiration; renewal.
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A veterinary drug distributor license shall expire on July 1 of each odd-numbered year and may be renewed. The license shall not be transferable. The department shall mail an application for renewal to each licensee not later than May 15 of the year the license expires. If an app…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8920 Inspections; fees; compliance with act.
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in section 71-8915, each veterinary drug distributor transacting commerce in this state shall be inspected by the department prior to the issuance of an initial or renewal license by the department under the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8921 Records; available to department.
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(1) A veterinary drug distributor transacting commerce in this state shall establish and maintain accurate records of all transactions regarding the receipt and distribution or other disposition of veterinary legend drugs as provided in the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8922 Distribution of veterinary legend drugs; authorized; applicability of labeling provisions.
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A veterinary drug distributor may distribute veterinary legend drugs to: (1) A licensed veterinarian or to another veterinary drug distributor subject to the requirements of section 71-8921; and (2) A layperson responsible for the control of an animal if: (a) A licensed veterinar…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8922.01 Veterinary legend drug; deceased prescriber; effect on distribution; limitations.
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a veterinary drug distributor may refill and distribute a veterinary legend drug pursuant to a veterinary drug order issued on or after August 28, 2021, by a veterinarian licensed in this state pursuant to a bona fide veterinarian…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8923 Limitations on veterinary drug distributor.
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A veterinary drug distributor shall not: (1) Operate from a place of residence; (2) Possess, sell, purchase, trade, or otherwise furnish controlled substances; and (3) Possess, sell, purchase, trade, or otherwise furnish human legend drugs.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8924 Enforcement of act.
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The department, the Attorney General, or any county attorney may institute an action in the name of the state for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent any violation of the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act or any rules and regulations …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8925 Prohibited acts.
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It is unlawful for any person to commit or to permit, cause, aid, or abet the commission of any of the following acts in this state: (1) Any violation of the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act or rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act; (2) Providing t…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8926 Final disciplinary action; fines.
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(1) Upon issuance of a final disciplinary action against a person who knowingly and intentionally violates any provision of section 71-8925 other than as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall assess a fine of one thousand dollars against such person. Fo…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8927 Order to cease distribution of drug; notice; hearing; powers of department.
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(1) If the department finds there is a reasonable probability that (a) a veterinary drug distributor has knowingly and intentionally falsified documents relevant to the purchase, sale, or distribution of veterinary legend drugs or has sold, distributed, transferred, manufactured,…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8928 Rules and regulations.
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The department may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8929 Criminal penalty.
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Any person who knowingly and intentionally engages in distribution of veterinary legend drugs in this state in violation of the Veterinary Drug Distribution Licensing Act is guilty of a Class III felony.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9001 Sexual assault or domestic violence patient; examination and treatment authorized.
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A physician, his or her agent, or a mental health professional as defined in section 71-906, upon consultation with a patient who is eighteen years of age, shall, with the consent of the patient, make or cause to be made a diagnostic examination for physical or mental injuries as…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9002 Act, how cited.
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Sections 71-9002 to 71-9005 shall be known and may be cited as the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Assistance Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9003 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Assistance Act: (1) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services; (2) Housing-related assistance includes rental payments, utility payments, security and utility deposits, and other related costs a…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9004 Housing stability; department; assistance; powers and duties.
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(1) The department shall encourage and facilitate housing stability for victims of domestic violence and trafficking, including: (a) The provision of grants, loans, and other assistance for such purpose; and (b) Reimbursement to providers of services to victims of domestic violen…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9005 Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund; created; use; investment.
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The Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the department and shall contain money transferred by the Legislature and money received from any public or private source. The fund shall be used for purposes…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-901 Act, how cited.
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Sections 71-901 to 71-964 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-902 Declaration of purpose.
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The purpose of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act is to provide for the treatment of persons who are mentally ill and dangerous. It is the public policy of the State of Nebraska that mentally ill and dangerous persons be encouraged to obtain voluntary treatment. If volunta…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-903 Definitions, where found.
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For purposes of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 71-904 to 71-914.03 shall apply.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-904 Administrator, defined.
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Administrator means the administrator or other chief administrative officer of a treatment facility, medical facility, jail, or Department of Correctional Services facility or his or her designee.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-904.01 Firearm-related disability, defined.
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Firearm-related disability means a person is not permitted to (1) purchase, possess, ship, transport, or receive a firearm under either state or federal law, (2) obtain a certificate to purchase, lease, rent, or receive transfer of a handgun under section 69-2404, or (3) obtain a…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-904.02 Indian country, defined.
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Indian country has the same meaning as in 18 U.S.C. 1151, as such section existed on January 1, 2024.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-904.03 Dangerous sex offender, defined.
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Dangerous sex offender has the same meaning as in section 83-174.01.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-905 Mental health board, defined.
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Mental health board means a board created under section 71-915.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-906 Mental health professional, defined.
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Mental health professional means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or psychology in this state under the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact or the Uniform Credentialing Act or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Advanced Practice Register…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-907 Mentally ill, defined.
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Mentally ill means having a psychiatric disorder that involves a severe or substantial impairment of a person's thought processes, sensory input, mood balance, memory, or ability to reason which substantially interferes with such person's ability to meet the ordinary demands of l…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-908 Mentally ill and dangerous person, defined.
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Mentally ill and dangerous person means a person who is mentally ill or substance dependent and because of such mental illness or substance dependence presents: (1) A substantial risk of serious harm to another person or persons within the near future as manifested by evidence of…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-909 Outpatient treatment, defined.
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Outpatient treatment means treatment ordered by a mental health board directing a subject to comply with specified outpatient treatment requirements, including, but not limited to, (1) taking prescribed medication, (2) reporting to a mental health professional or treatment facili…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-910 Peace officer or law enforcement officer, defined.
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(1) Peace officer or law enforcement officer means a sheriff, a jailer, a marshal, a police officer, or an officer of the Nebraska State Patrol. (2) Peace officer or law enforcement officer includes a member of a tribal police department or federal law enforcement officer duly au…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9101 Act, how cited.
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Sections 71-9101 to 71-9106 shall be known and may be cited as the Concussion Awareness Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9102 Legislative findings.
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(1) The Legislature finds that concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities and that the risk of catastrophic injury or death is significant when a concussion or brain injury is not pr…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9103 Terms, defined.
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For purposes of the Concussion Awareness Act: (1) Chief medical officer means the chief medical officer as designated in section 81-3115; and (2) Licensed health care professional means a physician or licensed practitioner under the direct supervision of a physician, a certified …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9104 Schools; duties; participant on athletic team; actions required; notice to parent or guardian; effect of signature of licensed health care professional.
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(1) Each approved or accredited public, private, denominational, or parochial school shall: (a) Make available training approved by the chief medical officer on how to recognize the symptoms of a concussion or brain injury and how to seek proper medical treatment for a concussion…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9105 City, village, business, or nonprofit organization; duties; participant in athletic activity; actions required; notice to parent or guardian; effect of signature of licensed health care professional.
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(1) Any city, village, business, or nonprofit organization that organizes an athletic activity in which the athletes are nineteen years of age or younger and are required to pay a fee to participate in the athletic activity or whose cost to participate in the athletic activity is…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-9106 Act; how construed.
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Nothing in the Concussion Awareness Act shall be construed to create liability for or modify the liability or immunity of a school, school district, city, village, business, or nonprofit organization or the officers, employees, or volunteers of any such school, school district, c…