Nebraska § 76-552 - Disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-552 — Disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-552. Disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.
A verified complaint may be filed with the board charging a registered abstracter or a holder of a certificate of authority with a violation of the Abstracters Act. The board on its own motion may also file such a complaint. If a complaint is filed, the board shall immediately notify the abstracter or holder of such certificate of the complaint. The notice shall be in writing and be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall contain a statement of the charges and a copy of the complaint. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing which shall be not less than twenty nor more than forty days from the date of service of such complaint. The abstracter or holder of such certificate shall be entitled to counsel at any hearing. The board shall cause a transcript of any testimony taken to be made by a reporter or stenographer.
The decision of the board may be appealed, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
"Preparing written reports of title to real property" constitutes the "business of abstracting" for purposes of the Abstracters Act only when done in exchange for a fee or other valuable consideration. So construed, the Abstracters Act is not unconstitutionally overbroad on its face. State v. Rabourn, 269 Neb. 499, 693 N.W.2d 291 (2005).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 76-552
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 76-552 cover?
Section 76-552 ("Disciplinary actions; procedure; appeal.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 76-552?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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