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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-H:3-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-H / Section 3-a
162-H:3-a Administrator and Other Committee Support.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the public utilities commission the position of administrator who shall be an unclassified state employee. In the alternative, the position may be filled by an independent contractor. The administrator shall be hired by and under the supervision of the chairperson of the public utilities commission and shall perform duties for the public utilities commission and the site evaluation committee as directed by the chairperson of the public utilities commission, with site evaluation duties having a higher priority. To the extent the administrator performs duties for the site evaluation committee, such duties shall be funded as set forth in RSA 162-H:21. The administrator, or chairperson in the absence of an administrator, with committee approval, may engage additional technical, legal, or administrative support to fulfill the functions of the committee as necessary. Any person to be hired by the administrator shall be approved by the chairperson.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153-A:13-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153-A / Section 13-a
153-A:13-a False Reports Concerning Investigations.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she: I. Knowingly gives or causes to be given false information during an investigation to the director or agent with the purpose of inducing such director or agent to believe that another has committed an offense; or II. Knowingly gives or causes to be given information to the director or agent concerning a danger or the commission of an offense, knowing that the offense or danger did not occur or exist or knowing that he or she has no information relating to the offense or danger.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 3
135-C:3 State Services System Established.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish, maintain, implement, and coordinate a system of mental health services under this chapter and a system of developmental services under RSA 171-A. Both systems shall be supervised by the commissioner. At the discretion of the commissioner, the department may directly operate and administer any program or facility which provides, or which may be established to provide, services to mentally ill or developmentally impaired persons or may enter into a contract with any individual, partnership, association, public or private, for profit or nonprofit, agency or corporation for the operation and administration of any such program or facility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-B:6 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-B / Section 6
79-B:6 Inconsistent Use Penalty.
Status: reserved

In addition to any civil penalties assessed against the landowner, open space land which has been classified as restricted land pursuant to this chapter but which has been developed or put to a use either exercising any reserved rights to develop or violating its restricted classification shall be subjected to a penalty in addition to the annual real estate tax imposed upon such property of 10 percent of the full and true value of the portion of said land on which an inconsistent use has occurred as prescribed by RSA 75:1 without regard to the restriction. The penalty shall become due and payable to the municipality as of the date of the inconsistent use. Such developed land shall no longer qualify for assessment as restricted land under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-A:5 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-A / Section 5
212-A:5 Wildlife Species.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall conduct investigations on wildlife species in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors and other biological and ecological data to determine conservation measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of such investigations the executive director, not later than one year after the effective date of this chapter, shall adopt rules and develop conservation programs designed to insure the continued ability of wildlife species deemed in need of conservation to perpetuate themselves successfully. The executive director shall conduct ongoing investigations of endangered and threatened species and may from time to time amend such rules. II. The executive director shall, by rule, establish such limitations relating to taking, possession, transportation or sale as may be deemed necessary to conserve threatened or endangered species. III. Except as otherwise provided in rules issued by the executive director, it shall be unlawful: (a) For any person to take, possess, transport or sell wildlife deemed by the executive director to be in need of conservation pursuant to this section; (b) For any common or contract carrier knowingly to transport or receive for transport wildlife deemed by the executive director to be in need of conservation pursuant to this section. IV. The executive director may adopt and enforce rules temporarily restricting boat traffic on any waters of this state as the executive director deems necessary to protect any threatened or endangered species of wildlife in the earliest stages of life.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 661:7 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 661 / Section 7
661:7 Governor.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of governor, the vacancy shall be filled as provided in Part II, Article 49 of the state constitution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-B:9 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-B / Section 9
100-B:9 Administration of the Plan.
Status: in_force

I. A length of service awards program committee is established to administer this program. The committee shall consist of 7 members as follows: (a) Two public members, one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association. (c) One member appointed by the fire standards and training commission, who shall be a volunteer firefighter and who shall not be a member of the fire standards and training commission. (d) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, who shall be a chief of a volunteer fire department. (e) Two members appointed by the New Hampshire State Firemen's Association, who shall be volunteer firefighters. II. All appointments shall be made within 90 days of the enactment of this chapter. III. No committee member shall serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms. IV. The general administration of the plan and the responsibility for carrying out the provisions of the plan shall be placed in the committee. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. V. The chairperson of the committee shall be determined by a vote of the committee at its first meeting. No chairperson shall serve more than 2 consecutive one-year terms. VI. The committee may correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the plan in such manner and to such extent as it shall deem necessary to carry the plan into effect. VII. The committee shall meet at least annually and at such other times, by the call of the chairperson, or at the request of any 2 members of the committee. VIII. The committee shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the administration of the plan. IX. The committee may retain employees, agents, or actuarial advisors to assist in its duties. X. The committee shall establish what constitutes a quorum and a majority. The committee shall set an investment policy and policies with regard to the administration of the plan. Annually, the committee shall make a report to each sponsor participating in the plan. XI. The committee shall make a semi-annual report on the implementation and status of the length of service awards program to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the house and senate executive departments and administration committees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:36-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 36-b
400-A:36-b Immunity.
Status: in_force

I. In the absence of actual malice, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, their duly authorized committees, subcommittees, and task forces, their delegates, employees, and all others charged with the responsibility of collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and disseminating the information developed from the filing of the annual statement convention blanks shall be acting as agents of the commissioner under the authority of RSA 400-A:36-a and shall not be subject to civil liability for libel, slander, or any other cause of action by virtue of their collection, review, and analysis or dissemination of the data and information collected from the filings required under such section. II. In the absence of actual malice, no person shall be subject to civil liability for libel, slander or any other cause of action arising from filing reports or furnishing information concerning any activity that may constitute insurance fraud as defined in RSA 638:20, if such reports or information is provided to or received from the commissioner, law enforcement officials, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, any state or federal agency established to detect, prevent or prosecute insurance fraud, or an insurance company authorized to do business in the state. The immunity conferred by this section applies unless the person seeking to impose civil liability proves actual malice. Any person against whom a civil action is brought, and who is found to be entitled to immunity from liability under this section, shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the person who brought the civil action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 642:7 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 642 / Section 7
642:7 Implements for Escape and Other Contraband.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony if: I. He knowingly provides a person in official custody, as defined in RSA 642:6, II, with anything which may facilitate such person's escape or the possession of which by such person is contrary to law or regulation, or in any other manner facilitates such person's escape; or II. Being a person in official custody, as defined in RSA 642:6, II, he knowingly procures, makes or possesses anything which may facilitate escape.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:2 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 2
261:2 Final Date.
Status: in_force

No motor vehicle may be registered in this state, except those exempted pursuant to the provisions of RSA 261:3, unless a certificate of title shall be issued and in force relative to the same pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:14 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 14
159:14 Exemption.
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this chapter shall prohibit an individual not licensed under the provisions thereof who is not engaged in the business of selling pistols or revolvers from selling a pistol or revolver to a person licensed under this chapter or to a person personally known to him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 668:3 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 668 / Section 3
668:3 Registration and Checklists.
Status: in_force

The procedure for registration by persons domiciled in an unincorporated place in a town designated pursuant to RSA 668:2 shall be the same as provided in RSA 654, except that a separate checklist shall be maintained for the voters of each unincorporated place. The supervisors shall prepare, revise, and post said checklist along with the checklist for the town as provided in RSA 654.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-I:14 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-I / Section 14
326-I:14 Disciplinary Actions.
Status: in_force

I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board, or an unlicensed person under RSA 326-I:7, III(a), III(g), or III(h) or RSA 326-I:7, IV, has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds for the misconduct. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter. (b) Conviction of any crime which demonstrates unfitness to practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. (c) Violation of the standards adopted under RSA 326-I:4, II and IV, including violations which demonstrate exceeding the level of the licensee's skills commensurate with his or her experience or training. (d) Demonstrable gross incompetence of the licensee. (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this chapter. (f) A legal finding of mental incompetence. (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter. (h) Suspension or revocation without subsequent reinstatement of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction. III. (a) The board may take disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways: (1) By public or private reprimand. (2) By suspension, limitation, or restriction of license. (3) By revocation of license. (4) By assessing an administrative fine. (5) By requiring the person to participate in a program of continuing education supervision, or treatment in the area the person is deficient. (6) By removing an exemption for an unlicensed person under RSA 326-I:7. (b) Disciplinary action taken under this paragraph may be ordered by the board in a decision made after a hearing in the manner provided by the rules adopted by the board and reviewed in accordance with RSA 541. (c) No person licensed under this chapter shall continue to practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing while the person's license is suspended or revoked. IV. At any time, the parties in a complaint, with the cooperation of the board, may refer a matter to conflict resolution or mediation services, provided that any proposed resolution of a complaint shall be subject to the approval of the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:197 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 197
310-A:197 Hearings.
Status: repealed

I-V. [Repealed.] VI. Any person affected by a final decision of the board may appeal such final decision to the state building code review board, pursuant to RSA 155-A:11-a. VII, VIII. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:10 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 10
553:10 Revocation of Administration for Cause.
Status: in_force

If an executor or administrator, by reason of absence, or infirmity of body or mind, or by wasteful or fraudulent management in his trust, becomes unfit for the discharge thereof, or unsafe to be trusted therewith, the judge, upon due notice, may revoke the administration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 203:9 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 203 / Section 9
203:9 Operation Not for Profit.
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that each housing authority shall manage and operate its housing projects in an efficient manner so as to enable it to fix the rentals for dwelling accommodations at the lowest possible rates consistent with its providing decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations, and that no housing authority shall construct or operate any such project for profit, or as a source of revenue to the municipality. To this end an authority shall fix the rentals for dwellings in its projects at no higher rates than it shall find to be necessary in order to produce revenues which (together with all other available moneys, revenues, income and receipts of the authority from whatever sources derived) will be sufficient (a) to pay, as the same become due, the principal and interest on the bonds of the authority; (b) to meet the cost of, and to provide for, maintaining and operating the projects (including the cost of any insurance) and the administrative expenses of the authority; and (c) to create (during not less than the 6 years immediately succeeding its issuance of any bonds) a reserve sufficient to meet the largest principal and interest payments which will be due on such bonds in any one year thereafter and to maintain such reserve.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:35-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 35-a
262:35-a Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment.
Status: in_force

I. All fees charged for the removal and storage of any vehicle caused to be removed by an authorized official pursuant to RSA 262:32 or RSA 262:40-a shall be reasonable, and may reflect market variables, including, but not limited to, distance traveled to and from the storage facility, vehicle size and weight, the amount of time needed to remove and store the vehicle, any special equipment needed, and personnel costs. If the owner or other person lawfully entitled to possession of the vehicle wishes to challenge the reasonableness of the fee charged, the owner or other person may pay over to the custodian of the vehicle an amount equal to the towing and storage charges to secure the release of the vehicle, and, within 15 days of the release of the vehicle, request in writing a review by the commissioner of safety. The commissioner of safety or designee shall review the claim to determine if there are sufficient grounds to conduct a hearing to determine whether the charge was reasonable. If the commissioner or designee determines that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be scheduled by the bureau of hearings within 20 days after review by the commissioner, at which time the extent of removal and storage fees shall be determined. The commissioner or designee shall approve or disapprove of the decision of the bureau of hearings within 7 days after the hearing was held. Notwithstanding RSA 262:25, any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner or designee under this section may appeal the decision to the superior court in the same manner as that prescribed in RSA 263:75, II and III. If no request for review is filed within the 15-day period, the owner or other person lawfully entitled to possession of the vehicle shall be deemed to have waived all rights to review under this section and shall be liable for the total amount billed. II. Nothing in this section shall prevent a review of the reasonableness of the towing or other action as may be permitted by laws of this state by a court of competent jurisdiction. III. Any time that a person is storing a vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, the person may remove any items from within the vehicle that are not a part of or accessories to the vehicle. The person may hold any such items, other than wallets, purses, life essential clothing, mail, legal documents, car seats, eyeglasses, medicine, medical equipment, or house keys pending payment of any fees due under this subdivision. If fees remain unpaid after 20 days, the person may dispose of the items.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 516:23 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 516 / Section 23
516:23 Party Deponent.
Status: in_force

No party shall be compelled, in testifying or giving a deposition, to disclose the names of the witnesses by whom nor the manner in which he proposes to prove his case, nor, in giving a deposition, to produce any writing which is material to his case or defense, unless the deposition is taken in his own behalf.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383:16 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383 / Section 16
383:16 Irregularities.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner, deputy commissioner, or any examiner shall make a false statement of the condition of any institution with the intent to deceive, or shall intentionally fail when examining any institution to make a prudent and careful examination of appropriate scope based on the size, complexity, and the risk profile of the institution, he or she shall be guilty of a class B felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:27 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 27
568:27 Attachments, etc.
Status: in_force

The proceedings in insolvency shall dissolve all attachments of the debtor's property made within 3 months before the beginning thereof, and all payments, pledges, mortgages, conveyances, sales and transfers made within that time, the effect of which, if held valid, would be to diminish the property available to the creditors, the person to whom made having reasonable cause to believe the debtor insolvent, or which were not made in the ordinary course of business and for an adequate consideration, or which were made to satisfy or secure a previously existing debt, and all pledges, payments, mortgages, sales and transfers, whenever made, if fraudulent as to creditors, shall be void; and the assignee may recover any amount so paid and any property so attached, pledged, mortgaged, paid, sold or transferred. The provisions of this section shall not affect any existing lien for labor performed or materials furnished or any proceedings to enforce the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:35 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 35
194:35 Discontinuance.
Status: in_force

No high school shall be discontinued, or the location thereof be changed, except by the superior court, on petition of 20 or more legal voters of the town or district in which such high school is located, in addition to a majority of the school board for said town or district, after such notice as the court may order and proof that the educational interests of the town or district require such discontinuance or change.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 1:15 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 15
1:15 Lateral Boundaries.
Status: in_force

Until otherwise established by law, interstate compact or judgment of the supreme court of the United States, the lateral marine boundaries of this state shall be and are hereby fixed as follows: I. Adjoining the State of Maine: Beginning at the midpoint of the mouth of the Piscataqua River; thence southeasterly in a straight line to the midpoint of the mouth of Gosport Harbor of the Isles of Shoals; thence following the center of said harbor easterly and southeasterly and crossing the middle of the breakwater between Cedar Island and Star Island on a course perpendicular thereto, and extending on the last-mentioned course to the line of mean low water; thence 102degree East (true) to the outward limits of state jurisdiction as defined in RSA 1:14. As to that section of the lateral marine boundary lying between the mouth of the Piscataqua River and the mouth of Gosport Harbor in the Isles of Shoals, the so-called line of "lights on range", namely, a straight line projection south-easterly to the Isles of Shoals of a straight line connecting Fort Point Light and Whaleback Light shall be prima facie the lateral marine boundary for the guidance of fishermen in the waters lying between Whaleback Light and the Isles of Shoals. II. Adjoining the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: As defined in chapter 115, 1901; and thence one hundred and seven degrees East (true) to the outward limits of state jurisdiction, as defined in RSA 1:14. III. The fixation of lateral marine boundaries herein is without prejudice to the rights of this state to other marine territory shown to belong to it. By the fixation of the foregoing lateral marine boundaries, this state intends to assert title to its just and proportional share of the natural resources in the Atlantic Ocean lying offshore its coastline and within the limits defined in RSA 1:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:3 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 3
597:3 Money Deposited.
Status: in_force

All money deposited for bail shall be held for the use of the state until the clerk of the superior court where the bail is deposited shall certify that no liability exists against the bail.