Nebraska Statutes 71-4720.01. Terms, defined
For purposes of sections 71-4720 to 71-4732.01 :
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-4720.01
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Commission means Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing;
(2) Deaf means a hearing impairment, with or without amplification, which is so severe that the person with the impairment may have difficulty in auditorily processing spoken language without the use of an interpreter;
(3) Hard of hearing means a hearing loss, permanent or fluctuating, which may adversely affect the ability to understand spoken language without the use of an interpreter or auxiliary aid; and
(4) Licensed interpreter has the same meaning as in section 20-151.