Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Here’s an overview of Nebraska Administrative Code Title 234 – Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors, the regulations governing land surveyors in Nebraska (Topic: LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS):
🪪 1. Scope & Definitions (Chapter 1)
“Examining Board” refers to the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors.
A quorum is three members required for board actions.
Defines professional land surveyor/registrant as anyone holding current active registration (nbels.nebraska.gov).
🧭 2. Applicant Classifications (Chapter 2)
Class 1: New applicants, usually surveyor‑in‑training certificate holders in Nebraska or equivalent.
Class 2: Applicants already licensed in another state with equivalent standards.
Class 3: Surveyor‑in‑training certificate only.
Class 4: Active registrants seeking inactive status (nbels.nebraska.gov).
💵 3. Fees & Applications (Chapter 3)
Fees for applications, renewals, reinstatements (biennial/inactive) are set by the Board and are non‑refundable (nbels.nebraska.gov).
Applicants must provide at least 3 satisfactory references, though board members cannot be references.
Paper or electronic forms must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board (nbels.nebraska.gov).
📝 4. Examinations (Chapter 4)
PS exam (Principles & Practice) and FS exam (Fundamentals of Surveying) are NCEES-administered.
PS + Nebraska-specific state exam for professional licensure.
FS for surveyor‑in‑training certification (nbels.nebraska.gov, appraiser.ne.gov).
Applicants must document experience; those lacking experience may have application deferred (up to 1 year) .
Failure triggers possible professional development requirements (minimum 15 PDHs) (account.ncees.org).
Post-pass, applicants submit registration fee and receive a certificate and official seal (nbels.nebraska.gov).
Written reciprocity applicants must complete take-home state law questionnaire and interview (nebraskalegislature.gov).
📜 5. Certificate & Seal (Chapter 5–6)
Issued certificate and seal reflect registrant’s name & number .
Duplicate seals/certificates available for a fee; name-change requests require documentation (harborcompliance.com).
The official seal (rubber/digital) must appear on ALL professional documents, plats, reports, etc. (bakerdonelson.com).
🔄 6. Renewal & PDH Requirements (Chapter 8)
Registration biennia run April 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years.
Renewal notices sent by Nov 1 of even-numbered years.
Renewal application (with PDHs and fee) due Jan 1 of odd-numbered years (nbels.nebraska.gov).
Inactive registrants exempt from PDH but need to renew every biennium.
Canceled registrations (non‑renewed by April 1) may be reinstated with delinquent fee and PDHs (nbels.nebraska.gov).
⚖️ 7. Code of Practice & Discipline (Chapter 9)
Land surveyors must maintain high integrity and professionalism, protecting life, health, and property (law.cornell.edu).
Complaints can be processed either informally or formally.
Probable cause must be determined.
Informal resolution is possible; or respondent may be brought before the Board.
Discipline can include suspension, revocation, or other sanctions (nbels.nebraska.gov).
🔍 Additional Context:
The Board resides in the State Surveyor’s Office and oversees licensing, enforcement, and regulation (nebraskalegislature.gov).
It enforces the Land Surveyors Regulation Act, including NCEES exams and a biennial 30 PDH continuing education minimum (nebraskalegislature.gov).
The Board aligns with the Attorney General’s Model Rules (Title 53 NAC Chapters 1–4) for rulemaking and hearings (nbels.nebraska.gov).
✅ In Summary
Title 234 NAC provides a comprehensive structure for professional land surveyors in Nebraska—defining licensure categories, application and fee protocols, examination requirements, certification norms, continuing education, renewal cycles, and ethical standards, as well as complaint and disciplinary procedures. If you’d like a copy of Title 234 or specifics (e.g., PDH specifics, exam dates), I can help locate exact sections or official forms.
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