FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-V:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-V / Section 5
21-V:5 Confidentiality of Information.
Status: in_force

I. The office shall maintain the confidentiality of all case records, third party records, and court records pursuant to RSA 169-C:25 and RSA 170-G:8-a, and all other related confidentiality laws. II. The office investigations and oversight activities, and the information gathered in such investigations and oversight activities, including the identity of any complainant, shall be exempt from the public disclosure provisions of RSA 91-A. Such investigations, oversight activities, and information shall be privileged and exempt from use or disclosure in any criminal or civil matter or administrative proceeding. III. The child advocate of the office may disclose confidential information about a child to any individual or entity responsible for, or providing services to, the child. Any disclosures of confidential information shall be the minimum necessary to ensure proper care and treatment for the child or to identify, prevent, or treat the abuse or neglect of a child. IV. The child advocate shall have the same authority as the commissioner of the department of health and human services to publicly release information pursuant to RSA 126-A:5, XII in furtherance of the mission and responsibilities of the office. V. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if the child advocate determines that the health, safety, and welfare of children are at risk, the child advocate may publicly disclose the details of investigation findings, subject to the following limitations: (a) Names, addresses, or other identifying information of individuals who are the subject of any confidential proceeding or statutory confidential provision shall not be released to the public. (b) Investigation findings shall not be released if there is a pending law enforcement investigation or prosecution, except as provided in paragraph III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:28 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 28
412:28 Filing and Approval of Rates and Rating Plans.
Status: in_force

I. Every insurer, that insures employers against liability for compensation under the workers' compensation law, RSA 281-A, shall file with the insurance commissioner individually or in collaboration with others, in such form as the commissioner may prescribe every manual, minimum premium, class rate, rating schedule, or rating plan and every other rating rule, and every modification of any of the foregoing that it proposes to use; provided, that none of the above shall take effect until the commissioner shall have approved the same as adequate, not excessive, and not unfairly discriminatory. II. An insurer shall file its rates by filing a multiplier, and, if applicable, other modifications to the prospective loss costs and rating plan filed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance or other authorized advisory organization on behalf of the insurer as permitted by RSA 412:23. III. At the same time as a filing made pursuant to paragraphs I and II, every insurer shall file, or incorporate by reference any material that has been filed with and approved by the commissioner, all supplementary statistical and supporting information to be used as justification for this filing. IV. The commissioner may evaluate systems of administered pricing versus competitive rating and the costs and benefits of applying such systems to regulating the classification of risks and premium rates for workers' compensation insurance in New Hampshire. The commissioner may provide an evaluation to the workers' compensation advisory council established by RSA 281-A:62. V. A filing and any supporting information not considered proprietary pursuant to RSA 412:16, II shall be open to public inspection upon approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:81 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 81
270:81 Big and Little Cherry Ponds in Jefferson.
Status: in_force

No person shall use or operate any motorboat or other boat equipped with an outboard motor on the waters of the Big Cherry Pond or Little Cherry Pond in the town of Jefferson. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:118 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 118
310-A:118 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Board" means the board of professional geologists. II. "Business organization" means any enterprise, whether corporation, partnership, limited liability company, proprietorship, association, business trust, real estate trust, or other form of organization; organized for gain or profit, carrying on any business activity within the state. III. "Geology" means the science dealing with the study of the earth, its origin, history, physical features and content; the investigation and interpretation of the earth's constituents including, but not limited to, its rocks, unconsolidated materials, minerals, solids, fluids, and gases, and of the natural and induced processes and forces acting on the earth; the geologic mapping of the earth's constituents and features, and the results of various processes and forces that have acted on the earth; and the geological application of the information derived from such study in the furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of the public and the environment. IV. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who, by reason of advanced knowledge of geology and the supporting physical and life sciences, acquired by education and experience, is technically and legally qualified to engage in the practice of geology as defined in this section and has successfully passed the examination as may be required in this subdivision and who is licensed by the office or otherwise authorized by this subdivision to engage in the practice of the profession of geology. V. "Practice of the profession of geology" or "practice of geology" means the performance of work defined as geology in this subdivision including, but not limited to researching, investigating, consulting, geological mapping, describing the natural processes that act upon the earth's materials, predicting the probable occurrence of natural resources, predicting and locating natural or man-induced phenomena which may be useful or hazardous to mankind recognizing, determining and evaluating geological factors, and the inspection and performance of geological work and the responsible supervision thereof in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The term shall not include the application of geologic information in the identification or determination of engineered solutions to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The term shall not include the practice of engineering, land surveying, architecture, soil science or wetland science for which separate licensure or certification is required. VI. "Responsible charge of work" means the independent control, supervision and direction of work requiring the use of initiative, skill, and judgment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:42 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 42
204-C:42 Remedies of Bondholders and Noteholders.
Status: in_force

Any holder of notes or bonds issued under this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining to such notes or bonds, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing such bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and encourage any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the authority or by any officer, employee or agent of the authority, including the fixing, charging and collecting of the rates, rents, fees and charges herein authorized and required by the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement to be fixed, established and collected.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:36 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 36
161-F:36 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Congregate housing" means low-rent, publicly-owned housing with which there is connected a central dining facility where wholesome and economical meals can be served. II. "Congregate services programs" means the programs undertaken by qualified service providers to provide assistance, as needed, to residents in order to maintain their independence. Such programs shall include the following services: (a) Two nutritionally balanced meals, 7 days per week, served in a central dining facility. (b) Regular assistance with housekeeping. (c) Personal assistance. (d) Transportation to scheduled doctors' appointments. (e) Administrative support services, supplied by a qualified service provider. III. "Personal assistance" means services provided which include, but are not limited to, aid in grooming, dressing, and other activities which maintain personal care and hygiene. IV. "Qualified service provider" means a publicly owned housing system that possesses the skills and experience necessary to supervise and monitor resident services and to perform appropriate financial management practices in a congregate services program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:16-d — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 16-d
652:16-d Accessible Voting System.
Status: in_force

"Accessible voting system" shall mean the system chosen by the state in federal elections or by municipalities in local elections to meet the accessibility for individuals with disabilities requirements of section 301 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 42 U.S.C. section 15481, 52 U.S.C. section 21081, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. section 12132, that has the capacity to print a paper ballot marked with the votes chosen by the voter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-L:12-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-L / Section 12-a
21-L:12-a Optional Rulemaking.
Status: repealed

The commissioner of transportation may adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Establishing standards for private water supplies affected by highway construction or reconstruction, as authorized by RSA 228:34. II. Using bicycle routes, as authorized by RSA 230:75, IV. III. Supervision of trees and vegetation adjoining certain highways, as authorized by RSA 231:155. IV. Restoration of highways and bond requirements, as authorized by RSA 236:10. V. Permits for moving special objects, as authorized by RSA 266:24. VI. Filing railroad maps or profiles, as authorized by RSA 243:44, IV. VII. The maximum occupancy time of a grade crossing, as authorized by RSA 246:16. VIII. [Repealed.] IX. [Repealed.] X. Establishing rates, fares, charges and classifications of joint service, as authorized by RSA 248:1, II. XI. Terms and conditions of joint use by railroads as authorized by RSA 248:13. XII. [Repealed.] XIII. Procedures for the creation of highway planning corridors, and procedures and criteria for administering corridor permits and the acquisition of corridor protection restrictions, as authorized by RSA 230-A. XIV. The operation of the turnpike system as authorized by RSA 237:5. XV. Non-police escort vehicles for the transport of manufactured housing or modular buildings as authorized by RSA 266:10, II. XVI. Establishing specific pre-approved routes for the transport of manufactured housing or modular building as authorized by RSA 266. XVII. Establishing criteria to determine the need for police escort vehicles for the transport of manufactured housing or modular buildings as authorized by RSA 266. In determining such criteria, the commissioner shall consider the anticipated road, traffic, and weather conditions that indicate that the safety of the public will be increased or the likelihood of damage to roadside objects will be reduced by providing a police escort. XVIII. Establishing and maintaining wildlife corridors and habitat strongholds as defined in RSA 207:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-F:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-F / Section 5
339-F:5 Test Data.
Status: in_force

In order to ensure compliance with the performance standard specified in RSA 339-F:4, data from testing conducted by manufacturers to comply with this performance standard shall be kept on file by such manufacturers for a period of 3 years and shall be sent to the commissioner upon its request and to the department of justice upon its request.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-B:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-B / Section 1
21-B:1 Age of Majority Changed.
Status: in_force

The common law rule that a person is a minor to the age of 21 is hereby abrogated. A person who has reached his eighteenth birthday is hereby declared to be of majority for all purposes, except as prohibited by the constitution of New Hampshire and of the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 489:9 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 489 / Section 9
489:9 Waivers.
Status: in_force

I. No waiver from any affected program's requirement in rule or statute shall be granted unless the applicant requesting the waiver demonstrates that: (a) There will be no substantial loss of wetland functions and values; (b) Water quality will be protected to the maximum extent practicable and in compliance with the anti-degradation requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and departmental rules; and (c) A superior overall environmental outcome will be achieved or an equivalent overall environmental outcome at reduced cost. II. The demonstration required by paragraph I shall be made based on project design, mitigation, submission of modeling results, engineering calculations, relevant scientific studies, or such other documentation the applicant believes supports the requested waiver. III. No waiver shall be granted if doing so results in a violation of any state statute or regulation outside those governing the affected programs, unless the statute or regulation expressly provides that the provisions may be waived. IV. No waiver shall be granted if doing so results in a violation of any federal requirement, unless the federal requirement expressly provides that its provisions may be waived and the federal agency charged with enforcing the requirement agrees with the waiver. V. Municipalities may adopt an innovative land use control ordinance pursuant to RSA 674:21, authorizing the planning board to allow a project that does not fully conform to the local zoning ordinance to proceed as approved by the department under this chapter, provided the planning board makes a finding that such a project meets the criteria of paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:25 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 25
194:25 Hearing.
Status: in_force

The school board shall thereupon order a hearing within 10 days thereafter, and, if it shall appear to the board that the claim is well-founded, the board shall make the order prayed for, and the district in which the pupil resides shall be liable to the school to which the pupil is assigned for the pupil's tuition not to exceed in any one year a sum based upon the costs as set forth in RSA 194:27.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-A:13 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-A / Section 13
19-A:13 Program Established; Matching Funds.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire arts development program to be administered by the New Hampshire council on the arts. The purpose of the program shall be to offer matching state funds for the planning, development, design and management of quality cultural facilities operated by New Hampshire non-profit organizations. II. The funds shall be expended for appropriate projects through an application process administered by the council, provided that a one-to-one match of funds shall be paid by sources other than the state. III. Grants shall be screened by the council which shall consider the following criteria: (a) The quality of the project. (b) The objectives of the project as stated in the application. (c) The probability that the project will achieve its stated objectives. (d) The ability of the applicant to raise the necessary one-to-one match of funds from sources other than the state. IV. The council shall make its selection within the limits of appropriated funds. Any applicant who is rejected shall be sent written notification of the rejection with the reasons stated for the rejection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 545-A:11 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 545-A / Section 11
545-A:11 Uniformity of Application and Construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 34:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 34 / Section 6
34:6 Trustees of Funds.
Status: in_force

The trustees of trust funds of the city shall have custody of all capital reserves. Said trustees shall give bond in such amount and in such form as the city council or board of aldermen shall prescribe, and any trustee who shall make payment of income or principal from any such capital reserve fund before the approval of his bond in writing by the city council or board of aldermen shall be personally liable to the city for any loss resulting from such payment, to be recovered by the city at the suit of any citizen. The expenses of said trustees in said capacity and the expense of their bonds shall be charged as incidental city charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 216-B:6 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 216-B / Section 6
216-B:6 Agency to Negotiate.
Status: in_force

The agency authorized to negotiate and cooperate in engineering studies and construction with the United States through the Corps of Engineers shall be the department of transportation. The commissioner of transportation is hereby ordered, directed and empowered to take the necessary steps in relation to securing and coordinating engineering and other information attendant to implementing the projects provided herein in order to provide the governor and council with information to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The cost of required studies shall be a charge against the appropriations hereinafter provided for the purposes of this project.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 319-C:6-c — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 319-C / Section 6-c
319-C:6-c Continuing Education, NFPA 70 Changes.
Status: in_force

The board shall adopt rules relative to continuing education applicable to all licensees for training and compliance with the latest published edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association. Each licensee shall show proof of completion of continuing education requirements adopted under this section within 12 months from the January 1 following the publication date of the latest version of the NFPA 70. Proof of completion shall be furnished to the office by the continuing education provider. Failure to complete the continuing education shall render the electrician's license invalid until the licensee demonstrates to the board that he or she has completed the requisite number of continuing education hours.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-D:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-D / Section 14
420-D:14 Waiver Prohibited.
Status: in_force

Contracts entered into prior to the date the provider receives the certificate of authority are valid and binding for those providers offering or providing continuing care on January 1, 1989; except that a resident or a prospective resident who has signed a contract prior to that date may request that his or her contract with the provider be changed to conform with the provisions of this chapter. However, any changes made to such contracts after the date that rules adopted by the commissioner in accordance with RSA 420-D:17 take effect shall conform to all provisions of this chapter and such rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-C:19 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-C / Section 19
339-C:19 Supplier's Consent to Sale of Franchise.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a supplier may not refuse to consent to the sale, transfer or assignment of a franchise by a dealer unless: (a) The proposed purchaser, transferee or assignee: (1) Has less business experience and training than that normally required by the supplier of prospective dealers; (2) Has fewer financial resources than those normally required; (3) Does not satisfy uniform requirements, if any, required by the supplier of prospective dealers at the time of the proposed sale, transfer or assignment; or (4) Operates a franchise under an agreement with a supplier other than the supplier to whom the sale, transfer or assignment is proposed if the supplier requires that prospective dealers not operate under an agreement with another supplier; or (b) The dealer has not offered in writing to sell, transfer or assign the franchise to the supplier on terms and conditions which are the same as those of the proposed sale, transfer or assignment, and the dealer has allowed the supplier at least 30 days in which to accept or decline his offer prior to the sale, transfer or assignment of the franchise. II. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise which is held by a corporation, a supplier shall consent to the sale, transfer or assignment of a franchise by a dealer if: (a) The dealer has a controlling interest in the corporation; or (b) The dealer offers in writing to guarantee personally the corporation's performance of its obligations under the franchise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 4
12-A:4 Salaries.
Status: in_force

The annual salaries of the commissioner of natural and cultural resources, and of the directors of the divisions, shall be as provided in RSA 94 as hereinafter amended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-E:6-b — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-E / Section 6-b
151-E:6-b Memorandum of Agreement.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services shall establish, by means of a memorandum of agreement with the New Hampshire Association of Counties, a mechanism for the receipt of input from the Association of Counties regarding the type, cost, utilization, and procedures relative to payments which the counties are obligated to make pursuant to RSA 167:18-a. The memorandum of agreement shall be reviewed annually and amended as may be determined to be necessary by the parties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273:11 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 11
273:11 Prosecutions; Injunctions.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner deems it necessary, the commissioner may investigate and may prosecute any offenses against the laws under the commissioner's jurisdiction. The commissioner may, with the consent of the attorney general, proceed in superior court or other court of competent jurisdiction to restrain by temporary or permanent injunctive relief an employer or owner subject to the laws administered by the department from conducting business at the affected facility. The temporary or permanent injunctive relief shall be effective for so long as issued following a hearing held pursuant to RSA 541-A under any provisions of title XII, title XXIII, or any provisions of this chapter. No ex parte order shall be issued under this section.