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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:2-a — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 2-a
546-B:2-a Application of Chapter to Resident of Foreign Country and Foreign Support Proceeding.
Status: in_force

I. A tribunal of this state shall apply Articles 1 through 6 and, as applicable, Article 7, to a support proceeding involving: (a) A foreign support order; (b) A foreign tribunal; or (c) An obligee, obligor, or child residing in a foreign country. II. A tribunal of this state that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of Articles 1 through 6. III. Article 7 applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of Article 7 is inconsistent with Articles 1 through 6, Article 7 controls.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:76 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 76
5-C:76 Fetal Death Paternity Affidavit.
Status: in_force

The information and signature requirements for a fetal death paternity affidavit shall be as follows: the father's full name; the father's city or town, county, and state of residence; the father's date of birth; the father's social security number; the date and place of delivery of the fetus; the mother's full maiden name; the mother's social security number; the mother's resident address; the name of the fetus if it appears on the report of fetal death; the father's signature and the date signed; the mother's signature and the date signed; the mother's husband's signature in the case where the child's father is not the mother's husband; the signature of a parent or guardian if the natural father, the mother, or the mother's husband is not of legal age, and the date signed; and the signature and seal of a notary public or justice of the peace and the date signed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:38 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 38
35-A:38 Separability Clause.
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or provision of this chapter shall be adjudged unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part, to the extent that it is not adjudged unconstitutional or is not ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, subsection, paragraph, clause or provision of this chapter shall on account thereof be deemed invalid or ineffective, and the inapplicability or invalidity of any section, subsection, paragraph, clause or provision of this chapter in any one or more instances or under any one or more circumstances shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way its applicability or validity in any other instance or under any other circumstance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:18 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 18
432:18 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Agricultural land development rights" means the rights of the fee simple owner of agricultural land to construct on, sell, lease or otherwise improve the agricultural land for uses that result in rendering such land no longer suitable for agricultural use. Such development rights may be severed from the fee simple right to constitute a restriction for the preservation of the agricultural land as defined in paragraphs II and II-a. II. "Agricultural preservation restriction" means the restraint placed on the development rights of agricultural land, whether stated in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant, or condition, in any deed, will, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land which is appropriate to retaining land or water areas predominantly in their agricultural use, to prohibit or limit (1) construction or placement of buildings except those used for agricultural purposes or for a dwelling used for family living by the landowner, his or her immediate family or employees; (2) excavation, dredging, or removal of loam, sod, peat, gravel, soil, rock, or other mineral substance in such a manner as to adversely affect the land's future agricultural potential; or (3) other acts or uses detrimental to such retention of the land for agricultural use. Agricultural preservation restriction does not include agricultural restricted grants as defined in paragraph II-a. II-a. "Agricultural restricted grant" means a grant given to a landowner by the department of agriculture, markets, and food for a limited time set by the parties with financial or technical assistance provided by the department in return for guarantees of continued farm use of the property for a minimum specified time period. III. "Agricultural use" means use of land for agriculture, farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, or animal or poultry husbandry. IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. V. "Committee" means the agricultural lands preservation committee. VI. "Conservation commission" means the conservation commission established by a city or town pursuant to RSA 36-A. VII. "Governing body" means, in the case of a city, the city council or the board of aldermen or, in the case of a town, the board of selectmen. VIII. "Municipality" means any city or town. IX. "Site" means a specific land area for agricultural purposes in which agricultural land development rights including agricultural restricted grants are acquired in order to preserve land suitable for agricultural production.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 645:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 645 / Section 1
645:1 Indecent Exposure and Lewdness.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (a) Such person fornicates, exposes his or her genitals, or performs any other act of gross lewdness under circumstances which he or she should know will likely cause affront or alarm; or (b) Such person knowingly transmits to another, who is 16 years of age or older, an image of himself or herself fornicating, exposing his or her genitals, or performing any other act of gross lewdness, when the recipient does not consent to receipt of the image. II. A person is guilty of a class B felony if: (a) Such person, under circumstances that may be reasonably construed as being for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal, purposely fornicates, exposes his or her genitals, or performs any other act of gross lewdness knowing that a child who is less than 16 years of age is present. (b) Such person purposely performs any act of sexual penetration or sexual contact on himself or herself or another in the presence of a child who is less than 16 years of age. (c) Such person purposely transmits to a child who is less than 16 years of age, or an individual whom the actor reasonably believes is a child who is less than 16 years of age, an image of himself or herself fornicating, exposing his or her genitals, or performing any other act of gross lewdness. (d) Having previously been convicted of an offense under paragraph I, or of an offense that includes the same conduct under any other jurisdiction, the person subsequently commits an offense under paragraph I. III. A person shall be guilty of a class A felony if having previously been convicted of 2 or more offenses under paragraph II, or a reasonably equivalent statute in another state, the person subsequently commits an offense under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:16-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 16-a
186-C:16-a Special Education Hearing Officers.
Status: in_force

Hearing officers appointed by the department of education to hear special education impartial due process appeals shall have the authority to compel the attendance of witnesses in accordance with RSA 516:1 including issuing subpoenas for parents who are representing themselves. Any costs incurred in issuing a subpoena shall be the responsibility of the party requesting the subpoena, unless otherwise determined by the hearing officer. The state board of education may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to implement the provisions of this section, including guidelines to be used for consideration by the hearing officers in determining the responsibility of costs of the subpoena. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any justice from issuing a subpoena for such hearing in accordance with RSA 516:3. Witness fees incurred by parents who are members of the armed forces shall, in due process hearings, be reimbursed by the department of education if the hearing officer finds in favor of the parent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:46 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 46
135-C:46 Limitation of Order.
Status: in_force

No order made pursuant to RSA 135-C:45 for involuntary admission or any other type of treatment shall be valid for longer than 5 years. For the order to be renewed, another judicial hearing shall be held pursuant to RSA 135-C:34-54.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-C:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-C / Section 10
125-C:10 Devices Contributing to Air Pollution.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall install, construct, operate, or modify any device or non-Title V source which contributes to air pollution except as prescribed by this chapter. II. No person shall construct, operate or modify an affected source which contributes to air pollution except as prescribed by this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:34 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 34
153:34 Inspectors.
Status: in_force

I. The department of safety with the approval of the state fire marshal shall have the authority to appoint such inspectors as are necessary to insure compliance throughout the state with practices consistent with the public safety and welfare. Any person so employed shall be under the administration and supervisory direction of the department of safety. II. An inspector appointed under this subdivision shall have the authority to enter any premises in which a fuel gas fitter or plumber subject to regulation is performing, or has completed, work regulated under this subdivision for the purpose of making such inspection as is necessary to carry out his or her duties under this subdivision. If consent for such inspection is denied or not reasonably obtainable, the state fire marshal, or his or her designee, may obtain an administrative inspection warrant under RSA 595-B. III. An inspector appointed under this subdivision may order the removal or correction of any violation of this subdivision. IV. Whenever an inspector orders the removal or correction of a violation under paragraph III, he or she shall immediately notify the local building inspection department or administrative authority of the town where the violation is located, and further order that all the work in violation be corrected prior to continuance. The local building authority shall approve the continuation of work upon being satisfied that violations have been corrected and shall notify the inspector of such approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-N:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-N / Section 5
402-N:5 Complaints Relative to Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
Status: in_force

I. Consumers may file a complaint related to a registered pharmacy benefit manager pursuant to RSA 400-A:15-e. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to implement paragraph I. Such rules shall include procedures for addressing complaints, provisions for enforcement, and for reporting to the board of pharmacy on the status of complaints referred.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:39-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 39-a
14:39-a Legislation Granting Rulemaking Authority.
Status: in_force

Any member of the house of representatives or senate proposing legislation which includes provisions granting rulemaking authority to any agency as defined in RSA 541-A:1, II, shall include an explanation of the intent for the proposal relative to the parameters under which rulemaking authority under RSA 541-A may be used. Rulemaking provisions in proposed legislation shall not grant broad authority for the adoption of rules, including general authority to implement a program or to adopt fees, but shall specify the issues to be addressed by rules and the amount of any fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:76 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 76
266:76 Motorcycle With Sidecar.
Status: in_force

Every motorcycle equipped with a sidecar, when on the ways of this state at night, shall display 2 lighted lamps on the front as required for motor vehicles.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:29 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 29
214:29 Scientific Permits.
Status: in_force

The executive director may grant scientific licenses, which may be revoked or suspended at any time, to any person, governmental entity, or educational institution for bird banding, scientific or research purposes, or other educational needs. There will be an annual fee of $25 for each scientific permit, and the executive director shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the conditions, qualifications, fee waivers, and all other criteria under which a scientific permit may be granted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:29 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 29
457:29 Marriage License Fee.
Status: in_force

The fee for the marriage license shall be $50 to be paid by the parties entering into the marriage. The clerk shall forward $43 from each fee to the department of health and human services for the purposes of RSA 173-B:15. The clerk shall retain the remaining $7 as the fee for making the records of notice, issuing the certificate of marriage, and forwarding the $43 portion of the marriage license fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:28 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 28
143:28 Forfeitures.
Status: in_force

Any shellfish sold in violation of this subdivision may be forfeited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 166:21 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Section 21
166:21 Enforcement of Liens.
Status: in_force

Liens arising under RSA 166:20 may be enforced by a bill in equity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 416-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416-A / Section 3
416-A:3 Compliance Required.
Status: in_force

No company shall underwrite or issue a policy of title insurance or otherwise engage in the business of title insurance in this state unless authorized by the provisions of RSA 416-A to transact such a business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-C:4-402 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-C / Section 4-402
564-C:4-402 Distribution from Trust or Estate.
Status: in_force

A trustee shall allocate to income an amount received as a distribution of income from a trust or an estate in which the trust has an interest other than a purchased interest, and shall allocate to principal an amount received as a distribution of principal from such a trust or estate. If a trustee purchases an interest in a trust that is an investment entity, or a decedent or donor transfers an interest in such a trust to a trustee, RSA 564 C:4-401 or RSA 564-C:4-415 applies to a receipt from the trust.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 666:4 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 666 / Section 4
666:4 Challengers Appointed by Party Committee.
Status: in_force

The state committee of a political party may appoint a person to act as challenger of voters at any polling place in the state at a state election. A city or town committee of such a party may appoint a person to act as such challenger at any polling place in such city or town at a town election, business meeting, or city election. A statement signed by the chairman of the committee appointing him shall be sufficient evidence of the authority of any such challenger. He may be reasonably compensated for his services by the political party whose committee appointed him. He shall be assigned by the moderator or other election officer presiding at the polling place to such position within the polling place as will enable him to see and hear each voter as he offers to vote. Nothing herein contained shall deprive any other person of the right to challenge a voter as provided by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 128:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 128 / Section 3
128:3 Secretary of Local Board.
Status: in_force

The health officer shall be the secretary and executive officer of, and, with the selectmen, shall constitute the local board of health for the town. The local board of health for each town shall meet at least once every year, and as frequently as needed, to review the state of local public health issues and concerns and provide information, as requested, to the department of health and human services, on the readiness to address relevant public health threats at the local or regional levels.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-B:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-B / Section 5
171-B:5 Hearing Date.
Status: in_force

The probate court judge of original jurisdiction shall, upon receipt of the petition, set a hearing date. The hearing shall be held within 20 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from the date of receipt of the petition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:34 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 34
262:34 Notice of Removal.
Status: in_force

Whenever an authorized official or the owner or person in lawful possession of private property directs the removal and storage of a vehicle as permitted in this subdivision, he or she shall, if he or she knows or is able to ascertain from the registration records of the division the name and address of record of the registered owner of the vehicle, attempt to give or have given by the most practicable means, notice of the fact of such removal and the place to which said vehicle has been removed. If the authorized official does not know and is not able to ascertain the name of the owner, or for any other reason is unable to give notice to the owner as provided in this section, such notice shall be filed with the director within 30 days of the removal, which notice shall be placed on file and results of owner and lienholder information shall be mailed to the custodian of the vehicle, by said director and open to public inspection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-D:16-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-D / Section 16-a
420-D:16-a Notice of Cancellation of a Continuing Care Contract.
Status: in_force

I. Each resident may, upon 90-days' written notice, cancel the resident's continuing care agreement for any reason. II. Each resident shall be provided at least 60-days' written notice from the provider if the resident's continuing care contract is being canceled for just cause. Notification may be waived if the provider can demonstrate exigent circumstances for terminating the continuing care contract on shorter notice. The resident may challenge the facility's notice of continuing care agreement cancellation by requesting a hearing with the provider or with the provider's representatives. Any notice of cancellation by the provider shall include the following: (a) Specific factual representations constituting just cause, if any; (b) Notice of the resident's right to challenge the provider's notice of cancellation by requesting a hearing; and (c) Notice of the resident's right to a prompt full or partial refund of the resident's entrance fee to the extent provided in the continuing care contract or as provided by law. III. The notice may be waived if the resident is a present danger to themselves or others.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 37:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 37 / Section 5
37:5 General Authority.
Status: in_force

The town manager shall be the administrative head of all departments of the town and be responsible for the efficient administration thereof, except as herein otherwise provided. He shall have general supervision of the property and business affairs of the town and of the expenditure of moneys appropriated by it for town purposes, but his authority shall not extend to warning town meetings, making bylaws, borrowing money, assessing or collecting taxes, except as otherwise provided in RSA 37:16, granting licenses, laying out highways, assessing damages, or any other functions of a judicial character vested by law in the selectmen or other town officers, nor to supervision of the offices of town clerk and town treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:31 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 31
329-B:31 Sexual Misconduct; Duty to Inform.
Status: in_force

I. If, during the course of psychological therapy a client or patient alleges that a person licensed under this chapter or in the licensed psychotherapy professionals listed in RSA 329-B:28 has engaged with the client or patient in sexual misconduct as described in RSA 329-B:2 and RSA 329-B:30, the person licensed under this chapter shall have a duty to inform the client or patient in the manner provided for in paragraph II. II. The duty to inform may be discharged by, and no monetary liability or cause of action may arise against, any person licensed under this chapter, if the licensee informs the client or patient of the unethical, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct of the previous psychotherapist's actions. Any person licensed under this chapter shall also advise the client or patient that such sexual misconduct is cause for disciplinary action by the board applicable to that profession. III. No civil or criminal liability shall arise concerning client or patient privacy or confidentiality against a person licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to the board or any other statutorily created medical occupational licensing board conducting disciplinary proceedings in discharging the responsibilities established under this section, provided that such information is disclosed in good faith. IV. No civil action shall be maintained against any board member, the board, or its agents or employees, or against any organization or its members, including, but not limited to, any member of a professional standards review organization listed in RSA 507:8-c, I, or against any other person for or by reason of any statement, report, communication, or testimony to the board, or determination by the board in relation to disciplinary proceedings under this section provided that such statement, report, communication, or determination is made in good faith. V. If the client or patient reports such sexual misconduct to the board, the person licensed under this chapter shall provide, either directly or indirectly through referral, support and advocacy to such client or patient in reporting the incident to the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:160 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 160
231:160 Authority to Erect.
Status: in_force

Telegraph, television, telephone, electric light and electric power poles and structures and underground conduits and cables, with their respective attachments and appurtenances may be erected, installed and maintained in any public highways and the necessary and proper wires and cables may be supported on such poles and structures or carried across or placed under any such highway by any person, copartnership or corporation as provided in this subdivision and not otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:23-b — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 23-b
281-A:23-b Alternative Work Opportunities.
Status: in_force

All employers with 5 or more employees shall develop temporary alternative work opportunities for injured employees. If the employee fails to accept temporary alternative work, the employer may petition the commissioner pursuant to RSA 281-A:48, to reduce or end compensation. Notwithstanding RSA 281-A:22, if an injured employee returns to temporary alternative work within 5 days of sustaining the injury, such employee shall be paid workers' compensation from the first date of the injury. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the administration of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:49-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 49-a
259:49-a Light Industrial Use.
Status: in_force

"Light industrial use" shall mean manufacturing and distribution of products for wholesale or retail use where the operation includes the need for access to contiguous or nearby warehouses, showrooms, construction sites, or manufacturing facilities including crossing a way or portion of a way or driving on a way where the route or crossing is approved by the government authority controlling the way.