Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-6,101

The department shall: (1) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, including a uniform system of classification of Parkinson's disease which is consistent with medically and clinically accepted standards and definitions for use in reporting by medical personnel treating the disease; (2) Execute any contracts that the department deems necessary to carry out the Parkinson's Disease Registry Act; (3) Receive and record the data obtained from reports filed under sections 81-6,102 and 81-6,103 ; and (4) Comply with all necessary requirements to obtain funds or grants.