86-1019. 911 service system, defined. 911 service system means a coordinated system of technologies, software applications, databases, customer-premise equipment components, and operations and management procedures used to provide 911 service through the operation of an efficient and effective network for accepting, processing, and delivering 911 calls to a public safety answering point, including, but not […]
86-102. Legislative policy. The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to: (1) Preserve affordable telecommunications services; (2) Maintain and advance the efficiency and availability of telecommunications services; (3) Ensure that consumers pay only reasonable charges for telecommunications services; (4) Promote diversity in the supply of telecommunications services and products throughout the […]
86-1020. Originating service provider, defined. Originating service provider means an entity that provides the capability for customers to originate 911 calls to public safety answering points. Source Laws 2016, LB938, § 20.
86-1021. Public safety agency, defined. Public safety agency means an agency which provides emergency services. Source Laws 2016, LB938, § 21.
86-1022. Public safety answering point, defined. Public safety answering point means a local governmental entity responsible for receiving 911 calls and processing those calls according to a specific operational policy. Source Laws 2016, LB938, § 22.
86-1023. Service user, defined. Service user means any person who initiates a 911 call to receive emergency services. Source Laws 2016, LB938, § 23.
86-1024. Stakeholder, defined. Stakeholder means a public safety answering point, a public safety agency, and any person, organization, agency of government, originating service provider, or other organization that has a vital interest in the 911 service system. Source Laws 2016, LB938, § 24.
86-1025. Commission; duties. The commission shall: (1) Serve as the statewide coordinating authority for the implementation of the 911 service system; (2) Be responsible for statewide planning, implementation, coordination, funding assistance, deployment, and management and maintenance of the 911 service system to ensure that coordinated 911 service is provided to all residents of the state […]
86-1025.01. 911 Service System Advisory Committee; created; members; duties; vacancy; terms; expenses. (1) The 911 Service System Advisory Committee is created. The committee shall advise the commission concerning the implementation, coordination, operation, management, maintenance, and funding of the 911 service system and provide input on technical training and quality assurance. The state 911 director and […]
86-1026. State 911 director. The commission shall appoint a state 911 director to manage the department established within the commission for the 911 service system. The commission shall ensure that the department has all necessary staffing and resources. The commission may retain contracted experts or consultants who may be required for the administration of the […]
86-1027. Plan for 911 service system; contents; public hearings; report. (1) The commission and the state 911 director shall develop and prepare a plan for a 911 service system, to be approved by the commission, and to be implemented by the commission and the state 911 director on or after July 1, 2018. The commission […]
86-1028. 911 Service System Fund; created; use; investment. (1) The 911 Service System Fund is created. The fund shall consist of surcharges collected pursuant to sections 86-457 and 86-904, money transferred from the Enhanced Wireless 911 Fund, any federal funds received for implementation and development of 911 service, and any other money designated for credit […]
86-1029. Authority of commission; how construed. The express authority granted to the commission to implement the 911 Service System Act shall not be deemed to supersede or otherwise modify section 86-124 or to provide the commission with any additional authority not provided by law existing on April 19, 2016, including, but not limited to, regulatory […]
86-1029.01. Federal and other funds; commission; powers. The commission may apply for any federal or other funds available for next-generation 911 service and may distribute such federal funds consistent with federal law and other funds consistent with the directives, purposes, or conditions of such other funds. Except for intentional acts, the commission shall be immune […]
86-1029.02. Immunity from liability. Any person involved in the provision of next-generation 911 service who: (1) Receives, develops, collects, or processes information for any 911 database; (2) provides local exchange, interexchange, or transport service in connection with any next-generation 911 service; (3) relays, transfers, operates, maintains, or provides next-generation 911 service or systems capabilities; or […]
86-1029.03. Rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the 911 Service System Act. Source Laws 2018, LB993, § 16.
86-103. Definitions, where found. For purposes of the Nebraska Telecommunications Regulation Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 86-104 to 86-121.01 apply. Source Laws 1986, LB 835, § 2; Laws 1993, LB 121, § 554; Laws 1997, LB 660, § 6; Laws 1999, LB 150, § 14; R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-802; […]
86-104. Basic local exchange rate, defined. Basic local exchange rate means the flat monthly charge for an access line, whether the telecommunications service is provided on a flat or measured basis, imposed by a telecommunications company for basic local exchange service but does not include any charge or tax imposed by or resulting from action […]
86-105. Basic local exchange service, defined. Basic local exchange service means the access and transmission of two-way switched voice communications within a local exchange area. Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 6.
86-106. Business service, defined. Business service means telecommunications service which is used for occupational, professional, or institutional purposes. Source Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 7.
