(A) The Village Clerk may take an application from a handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person or his or her parent, legal guardian, or foster parent for a permit which will entitle the holder thereof or a person driving a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting such holder to park in those spaces or access aisles provided for by this subchapter when the holder of the permit will enter or exit the motor vehicle while it is parked in such spaces or access aisles. For purposes of this section, the handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person shall be considered the holder of the permit.
(B) A person applying for a permit or for the renewal of a permit shall complete an application, shall provide proof of identity, and shall submit a completed medical form containing the statutory criteria for qualification and signed by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse certifying that the person who will be the holder meets the definition of handicapped or disabled person or temporarily handicapped or disabled person. No applicant shall be required to provide his or her social security number. In the case of a temporarily handicapped or disabled person, the certifying physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse shall indicate the estimated date of recovery or that the temporary handicap or disability will continue for a period of six months, whichever is less.
(C) A person may hold only one permit under this section and may hold either a permit under this section or a permit under § 72.29, but not both. The Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide applications and medical forms to the Clerk. The application form shall contain information listing the legal uses of the permit and that the permit is not transferable, is to be used by the party to whom issued or for the motor vehicle for which it is issued, is not to be altered or reproduced, and is to be used only when a handicapped or disabled person or a temporarily handicapped or disabled person will enter or exit the motor vehicle while it is parked in a designated parking space or access aisle. The application form shall provide space for the applicant to sign a statement that he or she is aware of his or her rights, duties, and responsibilities with regard to the use and possession of a handicapped or disabled parking permit and the penalties provided by law for handicapped parking infractions. The application form shall also indicate that those convicted of handicapped parking infractions shall be subject to suspension of the permit for six months. A copy of the completed application form shall be given to each applicant. Before a permit is issued, the Department shall enter all information required in the manner prescribed by Neb. RS 18-1739. The Clerk shall submit to the Department the name, address, and license number of all persons applying for a permit pursuant to this section.
(D) A copy of the completed application form shall be given to each applicant. The Village Clerk shall submit to the Department of Motor Vehicles the name, address, and license number of all persons applying for a permit pursuant to this section.
(E) An application for the renewal of a permit under this section may be filed within 30 days prior to the expiration of the permit. The existing permit shall be invalid upon receipt of the new permit. Following the receipt of the application and its processing, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall deliver each individual renewed permit to the applicant in person or by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, as circumstances permit, except that renewed permits shall not be issued sooner than ten days prior to the date of expiration.
(Neb. RS 18-1738)
(F) The Village Clerk shall not accept the application for a permit of any person making application contrary to the provisions of Neb. RS 18-1738.02.
(Neb. RS 18-1738.02)