76-2240 Complaints; hearing; decision; order; appeal. - Nebraska Statutes

76-2240. Complaints;hearing; decision; order; appeal.(1) The administrativehearing on the allegations in the complaint filed pursuant to section 76-2239shall be heard by a hearing officer at the timeand place prescribed by the board and in accordance with the AdministrativeProcedure Act. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the hearingofficer determines that the credential holder is guilty of theviolation, the board shall take suchdisciplinary action as the board deems appropriate.Disciplinary actions which may be taken shall include, but not be limitedto, revocation, suspension, probation, admonishment, letter of reprimand,and formal censure, with publication, of the credential holder and may or may notinclude an education requirement. Costs incurred for an administrative hearing,including fees of counsel, thehearing officer, court reporters, investigators, and witnesses,shall be taxed as costs in such action as the board may direct.(2) The decision and order of the board shall be final. Anydecision or order of the board may be appealed. The appeal shall be on questionsof law only and otherwise shall be in accordance with the Administrative ProcedureAct. SourceLaws 1990, LB 1153, § 40; Laws 1991, LB 203, § 44; Laws 1994, LB 1107, § 41; Laws 2001, LB 162, § 32; Laws 2010, LB931, § 22.Effective Date: April 15, 2010 Cross ReferencesAdministrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.