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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:25 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 25
153:25 Construction of Chapter.
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared that this chapter is necessary for the public safety, health, peace and welfare, is remedial in nature, and shall be construed liberally, and shall not be declared unconstitutional or void for the reason that any section or provision thereof may be in contravention of the constitution. Should any provision or section hereof be held to be invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portion of such section or sections hereof, it being the legislative intent that this chapter shall stand, notwithstanding the invalidity of any such provision or section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:10 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 10
212:10 Use of Lands.
Status: in_force

Lands to which title has been acquired by the state, or which have been leased, or any part thereof, may be used for the purpose of creating and maintaining game refuges, or for fish and game department uses for the protection, regulation and management of wildlife resources, implementation of department programs, and as much thereof as is deemed necessary may be used for the administration of such lands. The executive director of the fish and game department, after consultation with the director, division of forests and lands, department of natural and cultural resources, may cut and remove and sell, or permit the cutting or removing and selling of timber, on lands to which title has been acquired by the state. The executive director of the fish and game department may sell or otherwise dispose of buildings or other improvements on lands acquired under this chapter, whenever such buildings or improvements are no longer of use to the state, except that no building or improvements valued at $100 or more shall be sold without the approval of the governor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:21 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 21
458:21 Security.
Status: in_force

In all cases where alimony or an allowance shall be decreed for a spouse or children the court may require security to be given for the payment thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-D:8 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-D / Section 8
195-D:8 Notes of the Corporation.
Status: in_force

The corporation has the power and is hereby authorized from time to time to issue its negotiable notes for any corporate purpose, including the payment of all or any part of the cost of any project or the refinancing of existing indebtedness, and renew from time to time any notes by the issuance of new notes, whether the notes to be renewed have or have not matured. The corporation may issue notes partly to renew notes or to discharge other obligations then outstanding and partly for any other purpose. The notes may be authorized, sold, executed and delivered in the same manner as bonds. Any resolution or resolutions authorizing notes of the corporation or any issue thereof may contain any provisions which the corporation is authorized to include in any resolution or resolutions authorizing revenue bonds of the corporation or any issue thereof, and the corporation may include in any notes any terms, covenants or conditions which it is authorized to include in any bonds. All such notes shall be payable solely from the revenues of the corporation, subject only to any contractual rights of the holders of any of its notes or other obligations then outstanding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:43 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 43
329:43 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman with knowledge that the termination by those means will with reasonable likelihood cause the death of the fetus. Such use, prescription, or means is not an abortion if done with the intent to: (a) Save the life or preserve the health of the fetus; (b) Remove a dead fetus caused by spontaneous abortion; or (c) Remove an ectopic pregnancy. II. "Attempt to perform" means an act or omission of a statutorily required act that, under the circumstances as the actor believes them to be, constitutes a substantial step in a course of conduct planned to culminate in the performance or inducement of an abortion. III. "Conception" means the fusion of a human spermatozoon with a human ovum. IV. "Gestational age" means the time that has elapsed since the first day of the woman's last menstrual period. V. "Major bodily function" includes, but is not limited to, functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, and digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, and reproductive functions. VI. "Medical facility" means any public or private hospital, clinic, center, medical school, medical training institution, health care facility, physician's office, infirmary, dispensary, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or other institution or location wherein medical care is provided to any person. VII. "Health care provider" means any person who provides health care services. The term includes but is not limited to medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, nurses, or any employee of a medical facility. VIII. "Pregnant" or "pregnancy" means the female reproductive condition of having one or more developing embryos or fetuses implanted in the uterus or elsewhere in the female body. IX. "Probable gestational age" means what, in reasonable medical judgment, will with reasonable probability be the gestational age of the fetus at the time the abortion is considered, performed, or attempted. X. "Reasonable medical judgment" means that medical judgment that would be made by a reasonably prudent health care provider in the community, knowledgeable about the case and the treatment possibilities with respect to the medical conditions involved. XI. "Fetus" means an unborn offspring, from the embryo stage which is the end of the twentieth week after conception or, in the case of in vitro fertilization, the end of the twentieth week after implantation, until birth.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:9-e — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 9-e
169-D:9-e Placement for Evaluation.
Status: in_force

Any psychological evaluations, including measures of personality functioning, shall be conducted or supervised by a licensed psychologist with specialized training in the evidence-based treatment of childhood trauma.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:30 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 30
378:30 Bond.
Status: in_force

If temporary rates are prescribed under RSA 378:27 which are higher than those previously in effect, the commission may require the public utility to file a bond in such form and with such sureties, if any, as the commission may determine, to secure the repayment to the customers of the public utility of the difference between the amounts collected under such temporary rates and the rates which the commission finds should have been in effect during the continuance of such temporary rates.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273:4-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 4-a
273:4-a Division of Workers' Compensation.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established within the department of labor the division of workers' compensation under the supervision of a classified director of workers' compensation who shall be under the direction of the commissioner. The director shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner. II. The division shall conduct annual reviews of the job descriptions of its employees and the qualifications for such descriptions to assure that the job descriptions are followed and the qualifications are met. III. There is hereby created the classified position of assistant director of workers' compensation who shall be under the direction of the commissioner. The assistant director of workers' compensation shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the commissioner, including, but not limited to, such duties as are necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the commissioner under RSA 281-A:5 through 281-A:5-c and 281-A:11, or the regulation of public employer self-insured workers' compensation programs under RSA 5-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-E:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-E / Section 2
417-E:2 Coverage for Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Autism.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of this chapter, treatment of pervasive developmental disorder or autism as required under RSA 417-E:1, III(h) shall include the following: (a) Professional services and treatment programs, including applied behavioral analysis, necessary to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior or to prevent loss of attained skill or function. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis must be provided by a person professionally certified by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by the national Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (b) Prescribed pharmaceuticals subject to the same terms and conditions of the policy as other prescribed pharmaceuticals. (c) Direct or consultative services provided by a licensed professional including a licensed psychiatrist, licensed advanced practice registered nurse, licensed psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker; and (d) Services provided by a licensed speech therapist, licensed occupational therapist, or licensed physical therapist. II. An insurer may require submission of a treatment plan, including the frequency and duration of treatment, signed by the primary care provider, an appropriately credentialed treating specialist, a child psychiatrist, a pediatrician with a specialty in behavioral-developmental pediatrics, a neurologist with a specialty in child neurology, or a licensed psychologist with training in child psychology, that the treatment is medically necessary for the patient and is consistent with nationally recognized treatment standards for the condition such as those set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics. An insurer may require an updated treatment plan no more frequently than on a semi-annual basis. Coverage shall not be denied on the basis that services are habilitative in nature. III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any obligation by a school district or the state of New Hampshire to provide services to an individual under an individualized family service plan or an individualized education program, as required under the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, the state children's health insurance program authorized by 42 U.S.C. section 1397aa et seq., or the provision of services to an individual under any other federal or state law. IV. The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the insurance coverage requirements established under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:12-1203 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 12-1203
564-F:12-1203 Number.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, a foundation may have one or more protectors. (b) The number of protectors may be increased or decreased: (1) In accordance with the provisions of the governing documents governing the method for increasing or decreasing the number of protectors; or (2) By an amendment of the governing documents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:10-1011 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 10-1011
564-F:10-1011 Meetings.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing documents may set forth provisions relating to: (1) Notice of the time, place, or purpose of any meeting at which any matter is to be voted on by any directors or class of directors; (2) Waiver of any notice of a meeting; (3) Action by vote without a meeting; (4) Quorum requirements; (5) Voting in person or by proxy; or (6) Any other matter with respect to the exercise of a right to vote. (b) Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, any meeting of the directors may be held by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. (c) Participation in a meeting under subsection (b) shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:59 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 59
304-A:59 Merger of Partnerships.
Status: in_force

I. Pursuant to a plan of merger approved as provided in paragraph III, a partnership may be merged with one or more partnerships, or with one or more limited partnerships or limited liability companies to the extent permitted by the laws applicable to such entities. II. The plan of merger must set forth: (a) The name of each partnership, limited partnership, or limited liability company that is a party to the merger; (b) The name of the surviving entity into which the other partnerships, limited partnerships, or limited liability companies will merge; (c) Whether the surviving entity is a partnership, a limited partnership, or a limited liability company and the status of each partner; (d) The terms and conditions of the merger; (e) The manner and basis of converting the interests of each party to the merger into interests or obligations of the surviving entity, or into money or other property in whole or part; and (f) The street address of the surviving entity's chief executive office. III. The plan of merger must be approved: (a) In the case of a partnership that is a party to the merger, by all of the partners; (b) In the case of a limited partnership that is a party to the merger, by the vote required for approval of a merger by the law of the state or foreign jurisdiction in which the limited partnership is organized and, in the absence of such a specifically applicable law, by all of the partners, notwithstanding a provision to the contrary in the partnership agreement; and (c) In the case of a limited liability company that is a party to the merger by the vote required by the law of the jurisdiction in which the limited liability company is organized. IV. After a plan of merger is approved and before the merger takes effect, the plan may be amended or abandoned as provided in the plan. V. A merger takes effect: (a) If a certificate of merger is required to be filed pursuant to RSA 304-A:61, upon the effective date of the certificate of merger; or (b) If a certificate of merger is not required to be filed pursuant to RSA 304-A:61, upon the approval of the plan of merger by all parties to the merger as provided in paragraph III unless the plan of merger specifies a delayed effective date and time, in which event the merger shall take effect upon such specified date and time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:1-b — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 94 / Section 1-b
94:1-b Method of Determining Per Diem Allowance for Governor's Councilors.
Status: in_force

When the compensation of governor's councilors is expressed in terms of an annual salary, such salary shall be divided by 52 to determine the per diem allowance for governor's councilors for the purposes of RSA 9:7 or any other purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-A / Section 5
328-A:5 Eligibility for Licensure.
Status: repealed

I. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has been educated in the United States shall: (a) Be of good moral character. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education or by another board-approved accrediting organization. (d) Have successfully passed the national examination specified by the board. (e) Have maintained continuing competency in physical therapy for a period of one year prior to filing. II. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has been educated outside of the United States shall: (a) Be of good moral character. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Have completed a professional physical therapy education program sponsored by an institution recognized by the ministry of education of the country of the institution's location and determined by either The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy or another board-approved entity performing credentials evaluations to be substantially equivalent to a program approved by the board for applicants educated in the United States. (d)-(f) [Repealed.] (g) Have passed the board-approved English proficiency examinations if the applicant's native language is not English. (h) Have successfully passed the national examination specified by the board. (i) Have maintained continuing competency in physical therapy for a period of one year prior to filing. III. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph II, if the foreign-educated applicant is a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education or by another board-approved accrediting organization or is a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program approved by the board, the board shall waive the requirements of paragraph II(c). IV. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant shall: (a) Be of good moral character. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Be a graduate of a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education or by another board-approved organization. (d) Have successfully passed the national examination specified by the board. (e) Have maintained continuing competency in physical therapy for a period of one year prior to filing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 634:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 634 / Section 1
634:1 Arson.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of arson if he knowingly starts a fire or causes an explosion which unlawfully damages the property of another. II. Arson is a class A felony if the property damaged is: (a) An occupied structure and the actor knew it was an occupied structure; or (b) An historic structure. III. Arson is a class B felony if: (a) The property is either that of another or the actor's property, and the fire was started or the explosion caused for the purpose of collecting insurance on such property; or (b) The actor purposely starts a fire or causes an explosion on anyone's property and thereby recklessly places another in danger of death or serious bodily injury, or places an occupied structure of another in danger of damage; or (c) The property damaged is real estate; or (d) The pecuniary loss caused is in excess of $1,000. IV. All other arson is a misdemeanor. V. As used in this section: (a) "Occupied structure" has the same meaning as in RSA 635:1, III, and includes structures appurtenant to occupied structures and seasonal dwellings whether vacant or occupied; (b) "Property" has the same meaning as in RSA 637:2, I; (c) "Property of another" has the same meaning as in RSA 637:2, IV. (d) "Historic structure" means any structure listed, or determined by the department of natural and cultural resources to be eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historic under state or local law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 348:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 348 / Section 3
348:3 Suit on Bond.
Status: in_force

Whoever is injured by the failure of a public warehouseman to perform his duty, or by his violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, may bring an action for his own benefit, in the name of the state, on the bond of such warehouseman. The writ shall be indorsed by the person in whose behalf such action is brought, or by some other person satisfactory to the court; and the indorser shall be liable to the defendant for any costs which he may recover in such action, but the state shall not be liable for costs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 46:12 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 46 / Section 12
46:12 Quorum; Procedure.
Status: in_force

A majority of each branch of the city councils shall be a quorum for the transaction of business; their meetings shall be public, and, on motion of any member, the yeas and nays on any question shall be taken and entered upon the journal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405:44-e — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405 / Section 44-e
405:44-e Required Acknowledgments.
Status: in_force

An insurance consultant who furnishes any advice or counsel as such consultant, makes any recommendation or gives any information except under the terms of a previously executed written contract conforming to RSA 405:44-d and in full force and effect shall, in every case, give to the recipient a statement in writing, signed by him, in a form currently approved by the commissioner, specifying the advice, counsel, recommendation or information given, and a receipt, in a form currently approved by the commissioner, for the fee paid to him or a statement, in a form currently approved by the commissioner, of the fee to be received by him. Any person, corporation, partnership or association who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to suspension or revocation of his or its license or an administrative fine of not more than $2,500, or both a fine and suspension or revocation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 269:2 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 269 / Section 2
269:2 Applicable Law.
Status: in_force

An EPAMD shall not be considered a "vehicle" within the meaning of the law of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-H:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-H / Section 4
359-H:4 Limitations on Actions.
Status: in_force

A person may not bring an action for a violation of this chapter against an Internet service provider for the routine transmission of security information or information that contains an advertisement violating this chapter. No person may bring a class action under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:7 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 7
541-B:7 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Each non-legislative member shall not receive more than $65 and his reasonable expenses in each quarter; the legislative board members shall be entitled to legislative mileage only. Any interim board member appointed shall be compensated in like manner while serving on the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-N:3 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-N / Section 3
106-N:3 Responsibility.
Status: in_force

In enforcing the provisions of this chapter, neither the commissioner of safety as an individual nor the state of New Hampshire shall assume any civil liability for acts of a police officer in exercising or attempting to exercise the powers conferred by this chapter. Nothing contained in this chapter shall have the effect of relieving any such railroad from any civil liability for the acts of a police officer in exercising or attempting to exercise the powers conferred by this chapter.