Chapter 81 — STATE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
2,602 sections in this chapter.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3437.02 Coordinating professional; designation; duties.
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(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 engineer…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3438 Certificates; expiration; renewal; fees; continuing education.
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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 organizati…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3439 Replacement certificates; fee.
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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.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3440 Enforcement.
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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 Gene…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3441 Use of title; unlawful practice.
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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, figur…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3442 Prohibited acts; penalties.
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(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)…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3443 Enforcement procedures.
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(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 regula…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3444 Disciplinary actions authorized; civil penalties.
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(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 …
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3445 State and political subdivisions; construction projects.
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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 prepare…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3446 Construction projects on private lands; applicability of act; owner; duties.
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(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 practi…
Repealed. Laws 2004, LB 599, § 7.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3448 Architect; license; application; fee; requirements; examination; temporary permit.
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(1) The following shall be considered as the minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that an applicant is eligible for initial licensure as an architect: (a)(i) Graduation from a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board; (ii) Graduation from a program…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3449 Practice of architecture; exempted activities.
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The provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act regulating the practice of architecture do not apply to the following activities: (1) The construction, remodeling, alteration, or renovation of a detached single-family through four-family dwelling of less than five t…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3450 Technical submissions by architect; affix seal and signature; conditions.
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(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 supervisio…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3451 Engineer-intern; enrollment; requirements; application; fee; professional engineer; license; application; fee; examination; requirements; temporary permit.
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(1) The following shall be considered as the minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that an applicant is eligible for enrollment as an engineer-intern: (a)(i) Graduation from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; (ii) Graduation from a prog…
Repealed. Laws 2015, LB 23, § 51.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3453 Practice of engineering; exempted activities.
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The provisions of the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act regulating the practice of engineering do not apply to the following activities: (1) The construction, remodeling, alteration, or renovation of a detached single-family through four-family dwelling of less than five th…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3454 Technical submissions by professional engineer; affix seal and signature; conditions.
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(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 unde…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3455 Act, how construed.
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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.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3501 Act, how cited.
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Sections 81-3501 to 81-3550 shall be known and may be cited as the Geologists Regulation Act.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3502 Geology; regulation.
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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. The practice of geology and use of the title professional geologist is a privilege granted by the state.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3503 Definitions, where found.
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For purposes of the Geologists Regulation Act, the definitions found in sections 81-3504 to 81-3519 shall be used.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3504 Board, defined.
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Board means the Board of Geologists.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3504.01 Certificate of authorization, defined.
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Certificate of authorization means a certificate issued by the board to an organization authorizing it to practice or offer to practice geology as provided in section 81-3528.
Repealed. Laws 2025, LB38, § 44.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3506 Continuing education, defined.
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Continuing education means the process of training and developing knowledge related to a profession after licensure is attained.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3507 Direct supervision, defined.
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Direct supervision means having professional knowledge relating to and control over the work of another person that constitutes the practice of geology.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3508 Emeritus, defined.
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Emeritus means the status of a professional geologist who relinquishes or does not renew such professional geologist's licensure under the Geologists Regulation Act and who is approved by the board to receive publications and use the honorary title professional geologist emeritus…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3508.01 Geologic specialty, defined.
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Geologic specialty means a branch of geology which has been recognized for the purposes of licensure, including, but not limited to, environmental geology, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, petroleum geology, mining geology, and structural geology.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3509 Geologist, defined.
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Geologist means a person who is qualified to practice geology by reason of special knowledge and use of the earth sciences and the principles of geology and geologic data collection and analysis acquired by geologic education and geologic experience.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3509.01 Geologist-intern, defined.
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Geologist-intern means a person who has been duly enrolled as a geologist-intern by the board.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3510 Geology, defined.
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Geology means the science which includes treatment of the earth and its origin and history, in general; investigation of the earth's constituent rocks, soils, minerals, solids, fluids including underground waters, gases, and other materials; the study of the natural agents, force…
Transferred to section 81-3508.01.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3512 Good character, defined.
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Good character means such character as will enable a person to discharge the fiduciary duties of a professional geologist to a client of such professional geologist and to the public for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3512.01 Licensee, defined.
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Licensee means an individual who is authorized by the board to practice geology in this state.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3512.02 Licensure, defined.
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Licensure means a certificate of licensure issued by the board showing that an individual has met the licensing requirements to be a professional geologist under the Geologists Regulation Act.
Repealed. Laws 2025, LB38, § 44.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3514 Organization, defined.
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Organization includes a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other form of business entity that is authorized to do business in this state.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3515 Practice of geology, defined.
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(1)(a) Practice of geology means any service or creative work: (i) If the adequate performance of the service or work requires geologic education, training, and experience, including consultation, investigation, planning, surveying, mapping, and inspection of geologic work, and t…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3516 Professional geologist, defined.
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Professional geologist means a geologist who has a current certificate of licensure issued by the board.
Transferred to section 81-3512.02.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3518 Responsible charge, defined.
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Responsible charge means personal responsibility for the technical and financial aspects of geologic work through: (1) Personal action; (2) Management in an organization; or (3) Direct supervision.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3519 Technical submissions, defined.
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Technical submissions means designs, drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports that: (1) Constitute all or a part of a project; or (2) Are prepared in conjunction with a project.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3520 Board of Geologists; created; members; qualifications; terms; emeritus members.
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(1) The Board of Geologists is created to administer the Geologists Regulation Act. The board shall consist of the following seven members appointed by the Governor: (a) Five professional geologists; (b) One professional geologist who is also a faculty member of a geology or rela…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3521 Board; expenses; reimbursement.
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Each member of the board shall serve without compensation and, pursuant to sections 81-1174 to 81-1177, shall be reimbursed for: (1) Each day actually spent in traveling to and from and while attending sessions of the board and its committees or authorized meetings of the Nationa…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3522 Board; certificate of appointment; Attorney General; duties; official seal; rules and regulations.
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Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and, before beginning the 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 Att…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3523 Board; meetings; quorum.
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The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Special meetings shall be held as provided in the rules and regulations and at such places as the board elects. Notice of all meetings shall be given in such manner as provided in the rules and regulations. The board sh…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3524 Geologists Regulation Fund; created; use; investment.
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The Geologists Regulation Fund is created. The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all money derived from the operation of the Geologists Regulation Act. The board shall remit the money to the State Treasurer for credit to the Geologists Regulation Fund, which sh…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3525 Roster; fee.
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(1) The board shall maintain and make available a complete roster showing the names and last-known addresses of all professional geologists. (2) Any person may request a copy of such complete roster from the board. The board may charge a fee for distributing such requested copy i…
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3526 Code of practice; board; powers and duties.
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(1) The Legislature finds and declares that a code of practice established by the board by which the members could govern their professional conduct would be beneficial to the state and would safeguard the life, health, and property of the citizens of this state. (2) The code of …