Nebraska Roofing Licensing Law

Nebraska Code · 11 sections

The following is the full text of Nebraska’s roofing licensing law statutes as published in the Nebraska Code. For the official version, see the Nebraska Legislature.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2227

(1) Applications for initial credentials, upgrade of credentials, credentials through reciprocity, temporary credentials, and renewal of credentials, including authorization to take the appropriate examination, shall be made in writing to the board on forms approved by the board. The payment of the appropriate fee in an amount established by the board pursuant to section 76-2241 shall accompany all applications. (2) Applications for credentials shall include the applicant's social security number and such other information as the board may require. (3) At the time of filing an application for a credential, the applicant shall sign a pledge that he or she has read and will comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Each applicant shall also certify that he or she understands the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated. (4) To qualify for an initial credential, an upgrade of a credential, a credential through reciprocity, a temporary credential, or a renewal of a credential, an applicant shall: (a) Certify that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against him or her in any jurisdiction or state the nature of any pending disciplinary proceedings; (b) Certify that he or she has not surrendered an appraiser credential, or any other registration, license, or certification, issued by any other regulatory agency or held in any other jurisdiction, in lieu of disciplinary action pending or threatened within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; (c) Certify that his or her appraiser credential, or any other registration, license, or certification, issued by any other regulatory agency or held in any other jurisdiction, has not been revoked or suspended within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; (d) Not have been convicted of, including a conviction based upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere: (i) Any felony or, if so convicted, has had his or her civil rights restored; (ii) Any crime of fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, money laundering, misrepresentation, or deceit involving real estate, financial services, or in the making of an appraisal within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; or (iii) Any other crime which is related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a real property appraiser within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; (e) Certify that no civil judicial actions, including dismissal with settlement, in connection with real estate, financial services, or in the making of an appraisal have been brought against him or her within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application; (f) Demonstrate character and general fitness such as to command the confidence and trust of the public; and (g) Not possess a background that would call into question public trust or a credential holder's fitness for credentialing. (5) Credentials shall be issued only to persons who have a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to perform real property appraisal practice assignments in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualification has been presented to the board upon request and a completed application has been approved. (6) No credential shall be issued to a person other than an individual.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2241

(1) The board shall charge and collect appropriate fees for its services under the Real Property Appraiser Act as follows: (a) A credential application fee of no more than two hundred dollars; (b) An examination fee of no more than three hundred dollars. The board may direct applicants to pay the fee directly to a third party who has contracted to administer the examination; (c) An initial and renewal credentialing fee, other than temporary credentialing, of no more than three hundred fifty dollars; (d) A late processing fee of no more than twenty-five dollars for each month or portion of a month the fee is late; (e) A temporary credential application fee for a licensed residential real property appraiser, a certified residential real property appraiser, or a certified general real property appraiser of no more than one hundred fifty dollars; (f) A temporary credentialing fee of no more than one hundred dollars for a licensed residential real property appraiser, certified residential real property appraiser, or certified general real property appraiser holding a temporary credential under the act; (g) An inactive credential application fee of no more than one hundred dollars; (h) An inactive credentialing fee of no more than three hundred dollars; (i) A duplicate proof of credentialing fee of no more than twenty-five dollars; (j) A certificate of good standing fee of no more than ten dollars; and (k) A criminal history record check fee of no more than one hundred dollars. (2) All fees for credentialing through reciprocity shall be the same as those paid by others pursuant to this section. (3) In addition to the fees set forth in this section, the board may collect and transmit to the appropriate federal authority any fees established under the provisions of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. The board may establish such fees as it deems appropriate for special examinations and other services provided by the board. (4) All fees and other revenue collected pursuant to the Real Property Appraiser Act shall be remitted by the board to the State Treasurer for credit to the Real Property Appraiser Fund.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2242

(1) The board shall provide to each credential holder proof that such person has been credentialed under the Real Property Appraiser Act for the classification requirements set forth in the act. The board may also issue a credentialing card in such size and form as it may approve. (2) The board may, upon payment of the appropriate fee in an amount established by the board pursuant to section 76-2241 , issue duplicate proof that such person has been credentialed under the act.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2244

Each credential holder shall designate in the manner prescribed by the board a principal place of business. Upon any change of his or her principal place of business, a credential holder shall promptly give notice thereof in writing to the board and the board shall issue a new proof of credentialing for the unexpired term.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-545

certificate of authority; authority; fee. Any individual or business entity desiring to engage in the business of abstracting in this state shall make application to the board for a certificate of authority. Such application shall be in a form prepared by the board and shall contain such information as may be necessary to assist the board in determining whether the applicant has complied with the Abstracters Act. Such application shall be accompanied by an application fee of not less than twenty-five dollars or more than two hundred dollars. The board shall establish such fee based on the administrative costs of the board. The applicant shall furnish proof that such applicant is or has employed a registered abstracter and shall provide the name and address of a resident agent for service of process under the act. When this section has been complied with, the board shall issue a certificate of authority in such form as it may prescribe, attesting to the same, and such certificate shall be prominently displayed in the place of business of the applicant.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2120

(1) To the extent that any other state which provides for the licensing of electricians provides for similar action, the board may grant licenses, without examination, of the same grade and class to an electrician who has been licensed by such other state for at least one year, upon payment by the applicant of the required fee, and upon the board being furnished with proof that the qualifications of the applicant are equal to the qualifications of holders of similar licenses in Nebraska.

(2)(a) Subject to subdivision (b) of this subsection, the board shall issue a license to an individual upon application if:

(i)(A) The applicant holds (I) a credential in another state that has a reciprocal credentialing agreement with the State of Nebraska for such credential as determined by the board, (II) a military occupational specialty in the United States Military as defined in section 84-944.01, or (III) a license with a prerequisite of apprentice registration and successful completion of an apprenticeship training program registered by the United States Department of Labor; and

(B) Such credential, military occupational specialty, or license is for an occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined by the board;

(ii) The applicant has held the credential, military occupational specialty, or license for at least one year;

(iii) To obtain such credential, military occupational specialty, or license, the applicant was required to pass an examination or meet education, training, or experience standards;

(iv) The applicant does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board;

(v) The applicant's credential, military occupational specialty, or license has not been revoked because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant's work in the occupation;

(vi) The applicant has not surrendered a credential, military occupational specialty, or license because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant's work in the occupation in any state, in the United States Military, or in an apprenticeship training program;

(vii) The applicant does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a board in any state, the United States Military, or an apprenticeship training program that relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime. If such a complaint, allegation, or investigation is pending, the State Electrical Board shall not issue or deny a license until the complaint, allegation, or investigation is resolved or the applicant otherwise meets the criteria for a license to the satisfaction of the board; and

(viii) The applicant has paid all applicable fees required for issuance of the license in this state.

(b) Prior to issuance of a license under this subsection, the board may require an applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination specific to relevant state statutes and administrative rules and regulations that regulate the occupation if issuance of such license in this state requires a person to pass such an examination.

(c)(i) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (ii) of this subdivision, the board shall approve or deny a license under this subsection in writing within sixty days after receiving a complete application under this subsection or within five business days after the next meeting of the board that is held after receiving a complete application under this subsection, whichever is sooner.

(ii) The board may delay the approval or denial of a license under this subsection past the deadline prescribed in subdivision (i) of this subdivision if the approval or denial is delayed because of the requirement to complete a criminal background check or a disciplinary history review, but the board shall approve or deny such license in writing within five business days after receiving the results of the background check and the disciplinary history review or within five business days after the next meeting of the board after receiving such results, whichever is sooner. The board shall document in writing each case in which approval or denial of an application is not provided within sixty days after receipt of the complete application.

(d) For a license that has a prerequisite of apprentice registration under the State Electrical Act, the board shall grant credit toward requirements for such license for completion of any portion of an apprenticeship training program registered by the United States Department of Labor.

(e) An applicant may appeal the denial of a license under this subsection. The appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(f) A license issued pursuant to this subsection is valid only in this state and does not make the individual eligible to work in another state, in the United States Military, or under an interstate compact or reciprocity agreement unless otherwise provided by law.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3430

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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.

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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3444

(1) The board, after hearing and upon proof satisfactory to the board, may determine by two-thirds majority vote that any person or organization has violated the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act or any rules or regulations. (2) Upon a finding that a person or organization has committed a violation, one or more of the following actions may be taken against such person or organization upon a two-thirds majority vote of the board: (a) Issuance of censure or reprimand; (b) Suspension of judgment; (c) Placement of the offender on probation; (d) Placement of a limitation or limitations on the holder of a license and upon the right of the holder of a license to practice the profession to such extent, scope, or type of practice for such time and under such conditions as are found necessary and proper; (e) Imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each offense. The amount of the penalty shall be based on the severity of the violation; (f) Entrance of an order of revocation, suspension, or cancellation of the certificate of licensure; (g) Issuance of a cease and desist order; (h) Imposition of costs as in an ordinary civil action in the district court, which may include reasonable attorney's fees and hearing officer fees incurred by the board and the expenses of any investigation undertaken by the board; or (i) Dismissal of the action. (3) The board may take into account suitable evidence of reform when determining appropriate action. (4) Civil penalties collected under subdivision (2)(e) of this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for distribution in accordance with Article VII, section 5, of the Constitution of Nebraska. All costs collected under subdivision (2)(h) of this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Fund.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.12

(1) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of broker or salesperson in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. No license shall be granted to an applicant who will be conducting business through a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company unless any stockholder, partner, or member having a controlling interest therein, if any, bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. (2) When an applicant has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or any other similar offense or offenses or has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude in any court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, district, or territory of the United States or of a foreign country, such untrustworthiness of the applicant and the conviction may in itself be sufficient ground for refusal of a license. (3) The commission may in its discretion deny a license to any person who has engaged in the real estate business without a license. (4) When an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on an application, such false statement may in itself be sufficient ground for refusal of a license. (5) Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, as provided for by the Nebraska Real Estate License Act, or the previous revocation of a real estate license shall also be grounds for refusal to grant a license.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.17

(1)(a) A nonresident of this state who is actively engaged in the real estate business, who maintains a place of business in his or her resident regulatory jurisdiction, and who has been duly licensed in that regulatory jurisdiction to conduct such business in that regulatory jurisdiction may, in the discretion of the commission, be issued a nonresident broker's license. (b) A nonresident salesperson employed by a broker holding a nonresident broker's license may, in the discretion of the commission, be issued a nonresident salesperson's license under such nonresident broker. (c) A nonresident who becomes a resident of the State of Nebraska and who holds a broker's or salesperson's license in his or her prior resident regulatory jurisdiction shall be issued a resident broker's or salesperson's license upon filing an application, paying the applicable license fee except as provided in subsection (2) of section 81-885.14 , complying with the criminal history record information check under subsection (4) of this section, filing the affidavit required by subsection (7) of this section, and providing to the commission adequate proof of completion of a three-hour class approved by the commission specific to the Nebraska Real Estate License Act and sections 76-2401 to 76-2430 . (2) Obtaining a nonresident broker's license shall constitute sufficient contact with this state for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the licensee in any action arising out of the licensee's activity in this state. (3) Prior to the issuance of any license to a nonresident applicant, he or she shall: (a) File with the commission a duly certified copy of the license issued to the applicant by his or her resident regulatory jurisdiction or provide verification of such licensure to the commission; (b) pay to the commission a nonresident license fee equal to the fee for obtaining a broker's or salesperson's license, whichever is applicable, as provided in section 81-885.14 ; and (c) provide to the commission adequate proof of completion of a three-hour class approved by the commission specific to the Nebraska Real Estate License Act and sections 76-2401 to 76-2430 . (4) An applicant for an original nonresident broker's or salesperson's license shall be subject to fingerprinting and a check of his or her criminal history record information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Nebraska State Patrol. After filing application for a license, each applicant shall furnish directly to the Nebraska State Patrol, or to a fingerprint processing service that may be selected by the commission for this purpose, a full set of fingerprints to enable a criminal background investigation to be conducted. The applicant shall request that the Nebraska State Patrol submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The applicant shall pay the actual cost, if any, of the fingerprinting and check of his or her criminal history record information. The applicant shall authorize release of the national criminal history record check to the commission. (5) Nothing in this section shall preclude the commission from entering into reciprocal agreements with other regulatory jurisdictions when such agreements are necessary to provide Nebraska residents authority to secure licenses in other regulatory jurisdictions. (6) Nonresident licenses granted as provided in this section shall remain in force for only as long as the requirements of issuing and maintaining a license are met unless (a) suspended or revoked by the commission for just cause or (b) lapsed for failure to pay the renewal fee. (7) Prior to the issuance of any license to a nonresident applicant, he or she shall file an affidavit with the commission certifying that the applicant has reviewed and is familiar with the Nebraska Real Estate License Act and the rules and regulations of the commission and agrees to be bound by the act, rules, and regulations.

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.35

(1) The commission shall thoroughly investigate all matters relating to the application and may require a personal inspection of the real estate by a person or persons designated by it. All expenses incurred by the commission in investigating such real estate and the proposed sale thereof in this state shall be borne by the applicant and the commission shall require a deposit sufficient to cover such expenses prior to incurring the same. (2) No application shall be approved by the commission unless the subdivider offers satisfactory proof of his or her ability to provide promised public improvements such as but not limited to water, sewer, gas, and streets. Satisfactory proof shall be in the form of performance bonds or other security. (3) Obtaining a certificate of registration shall constitute sufficient contact with this state for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over such applicant in any action arising out of the applicant's activity in this state.

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