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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 177:8-b — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 177 / Section 8-b
177:8-b Brochures Relative to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Status: in_force

The commission shall make informational brochures relative to fetal alcohol syndrome, prepared by the department of health and human services under RSA 132:2, XI, available to the public at the check-out counter of each state liquor store or through distribution programs run by the commission and calculated to provide the general public with information about fetal alcohol syndrome. The department of health and human services shall provide the commission with a sufficient quantity of the brochures initially, and additional brochures shall be available upon the request of the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-H:8 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-H / Section 8
79-H:8 Disposition of Revenues.
Status: in_force

All money received by the tax collector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be for the use of the town or city.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-B:11 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-B / Section 11
485-B:11 Interfering With Logs.
Status: in_force

Any person wrongfully stopping any logs or timber of another, or preventing them from floating down any river or stream, or wilfully and fraudulently cutting out or destroying the marks on such logs or timber shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311 / Section 2
311:2 Admission to Practice.
Status: in_force

Any citizen of the age of 18 years, of good moral character and suitable qualifications, on application to the supreme court shall be admitted to practice as an attorney.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:78-c — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 78-c
266:78-c Red Lights Restricted to Police, Fire, and Rescue Vehicles.
Status: in_force

No person other than those authorized in this section shall operate a vehicle equipped with red colored emergency lights. Red lights are authorized for the following vehicles: I. Emergency response vehicles owned or leased by municipal, village district, or federal fire departments and forestry departments, and retired fire apparatuses. II. Vehicles privately owned or leased by full-time or volunteer firefighters employed by municipal, village district, or federal fire departments and forestry departments or forest fire wardens and deputy wardens when authorized by their department heads. III. Licensed public or private ambulances and emergency medical response and rescue vehicles, and members of licensed ambulance and emergency medical response and rescue crews when authorized by their employers. IV. Federal or state emergency management response vehicles, airport authority emergency response vehicles, and government vehicles used in response to reports of emergencies resulting from actual or potential releases, spills, or leaks of or other exposure to hazardous substances. V. Hospital emergency personnel with a permit from the commissioner of safety issued under rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the qualifications and conditions of such a permit and grounds for revoking it. VI. Red lights as part of, but not in place of, the emergency warning systems of police vehicles.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 349:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 349 / Section 3
349:3 Evidence.
Status: in_force

Until a certificate as specified in RSA 349:2 is filed, such failure to file shall be prima facie evidence that withdrawal or addition of a partner or discontinuance of partnership has not occurred.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 98-D:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 98-D / Section 3
98-D:3 Cancellation of Agreements.
Status: in_force

Any agreement entered into pursuant to RSA 98-D:2 may be cancelled by mutual consent of the signatory officials. The office of the commissioner of administrative services shall be notified in writing by the transferor official of any cancellation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:13-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 13-b
207:13-b Treed Animals.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any wildlife which has been treed or cornered by a dog, unless the owner of said dog, or a member of his hunting party, is present when the animal is shot. Persons violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 656:36 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 656 / Section 36
656:36 Questions on the Ballot.
Status: in_force

Whenever a question to voters is printed on an official state election ballot, the secretary of state shall ensure that said question is also on all applicable absentee ballots.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-C:10 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 227-C / Section 10
227-C:10 Avocational Archeological Training and Certification.
Status: in_force

The division shall provide a means for training nonprofessional persons in technical archeological skills and shall acknowledge the achievement of those who have reached prescribed levels of proficiency in various aspects of archeology. The individuals shall be encouraged to participate in field investigations authorized by the commissioner and supervised by the division. Certification is not to be misconstrued as an authorization to collect or excavate without a permit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:36 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 36
356-B:36 Control by the Declarant.
Status: in_force

I. The condominium instruments may authorize the declarant, or a managing agent or some other person or persons selected or to be selected by the declarant, to appoint and remove some or all of the officers of the unit owners' association or its board of directors, or both, or to exercise powers and responsibilities otherwise assigned by the condominium instruments and by this chapter to the unit owners' association, the officers, or the board of directors. But no amendment to the condominium instruments shall increase the scope of such authorization if there is any unit owner other than the declarant, and no such authorization shall be valid after the time limit set by the condominium instruments or after units to which 3/4 of the undivided interests in the common areas appertain have been conveyed, whichever occurs first. The time limit initially set by the condominium instruments shall not exceed 5 years in the case of an expandable condominium, 3 years in the case of a condominium containing any convertible land, or 2 years in the case of any other condominium. II. If entered into during the period of control contemplated by paragraph I, no management contract, lease of recreational areas or facilities, or any other contract or lease executed by or on behalf of the unit owners' association, its board of directors, or the unit owners as a group, shall be binding after such period of control unless then renewed or ratified with the consent of unit owners of units to which a majority of the votes in the unit owners' association appertain. III. If the unit owners' association is not in existence or does not have officers at the time of the creation of the condominium, the declarant shall, until there is such an association with such officers, have the power and the responsibility to act in all instances where this chapter requires action by the unit owners' association, its board of directors, or any officer or officers. IV. This section shall be strictly construed to protect the rights of the unit owners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 664:11 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 664 / Section 11
664:11 Public Inspection.
Status: in_force

All statements and registrations filed by candidates and political committees shall be open to public inspection. Such statements and registrations shall be published on the website of the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-B:21 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-B / Section 21
359-B:21 Administrative Enforcement.
Status: in_force

Compliance with the requirements imposed under this chapter shall be enforced by the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 2
187-A:2 Components of the University System.
Status: in_force

The university system of New Hampshire shall consist of the university of New Hampshire (including the New Hampshire college of agriculture and the mechanic arts and its other colleges, schools and divisions), the Plymouth state university, and the Keene state college.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:24 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 24
259:24 Drive.
Status: in_force

"Drive," in all its moods and tenses, shall mean to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle, OHRV, or snowmobile.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 338-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 338-A / Section 1
338-A:1 Indemnification Agreements Prohibited.
Status: in_force

Any agreement or provision whereby an architect, engineer, surveyor or his agents or employees is sought to be held harmless or indemnified for damages and claims arising out of circumstances giving rise to legal liability by reason of negligence on the part of any said persons shall be against public policy, void and wholly unenforceable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-G:9 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-G / Section 9
384-G:9 Insurance.
Status: in_force

I. A bank may request but not require an individual borrower to be insured in respect of a revolving credit plan under a life, health, accident, health and accident or other credit or other permissible insurance policy, whether group or individual, and in the event that an individual borrower's outstanding unpaid indebtedness under the plan is secured by an interest in real or personal property, a bank may require the borrower to obtain insurance from a licensed insurer against loss of or damage to such property, or against the liability arising out of the ownership or use of the property and may finance the premiums for such insurance. II. In the case of a borrower borrowing under a revolving credit plan for other than personal, household or family purposes, a bank may require the borrower to obtain insurance, from a licensed insurer acceptable to the bank, under a life, health, accident, health and accident or other credit or other permissible insurance policy, whether group or individual, and in the event that the borrower's outstanding unpaid indebtedness under the plan is secured by an interest in real or personal property, the bank may require the borrower to obtain insurance, from an insurer acceptable to the bank, against loss of or damage to such property, or against the liability arising out of the ownership or use of the property and may finance the premiums for such insurance. III. The offer and placement of insurance under this section shall be subject in all respects to the applicable provisions of title 37.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-L:12-d — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-L / Section 12-d
21-L:12-d Rail Trail Advisory Stakeholders Committee.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation shall establish a rail trail advisory stakeholders committee to advise the department in the development of the state rail trails plan under RSA 21-L:12-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:39 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 39
231:39 Notice.
Status: in_force

Whenever a petition for the laying out or altering of a highway, or appealing from the decision of selectmen, is filed in superior court the clerk shall issue a summons, with a copy of the petition, to be served by the date specified by the court on the summons, and the petitioners shall cause a certified copy of the same to be given to, or left at the places of abode of, one of the selectmen and the town clerk of each town through which such highway may pass, by the service date specified on the summons, and such other notice as the court shall order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:4 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 4
651:4 Presentence Investigation.
Status: in_force

I. The court may, in its discretion, order a presentence investigation for a defendant convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor; provided that, upon the recommendation of the prosecution, the court shall order a presentence investigation report where the felony or misdemeanor was violent and the court has reason to believe that the defendant committed a similar act within the past year. The report shall include a recommendation as to disposition, together with reference to such material disclosed by the investigation as supports such recommendation. II. Before imposing sentence, the court shall take such steps as may be necessary so that the defendant is advised, by counsel or otherwise, as the situation warrants, of the factual contents of any presentence investigation, and afforded a fair opportunity to contest them. The sources of confidential information need not, however, be disclosed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-E:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-E / Section 8
155-E:8 Issuance of Permit.
Status: in_force

If the regulator after the public hearing approves the application for a permit and determines it is not prohibited by RSA 155-E:4 it shall, upon receipt of an excavation fee determined by the regulator not to exceed $50 and the posting of a bond or other such surety with the municipal treasurer in an amount, as it requires, reasonably sufficient to guarantee compliance with the permit, grant a permit to the applicant for an excavation. A copy of the permit shall be prominently posted at the excavation site or the principal access thereto. A permit shall not be assignable or transferable without the prior written consent of the regulator. A permit shall specify the date upon which it expires. The regulator may include in a permit such reasonable conditions as are consistent with the purpose of this chapter and may include requirements for a permit for excavation which are more stringent than the standards set forth in this chapter including the provision of visual barriers to the excavation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 8
487:8 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

All boats located upon waters of this state shall be subject to inspection by the department or any lawfully designated agent or inspector of the department at any time for the purpose of determining whether such boat is equipped in compliance with this chapter. The members of the department, its agents and inspectors, for these purposes shall have all the powers of a deputy sheriff throughout the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:82 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 82
655:82 Uncontested Primary.
Status: in_force

In the event that no party has more than one candidate file and no nonparty or other candidate files a declaration of intent, the primary election shall not be conducted. In such a case, the special election shall be held on the day previously fixed as the day for the holding of the special primary election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-D:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-D / Section 5
5-D:5 Compliance.
Status: in_force

I. All state agencies shall take the following actions no later than 9 months after the effective date of this chapter and report their compliance with the department of information technology: (a) Review the use of AI in their computer systems to verify, to the best of their knowledge, that they comply with the provisions of this chapter and the department of information technology code of ethics for AI systems. Any AI system that is prohibited shall be removed. (b) Modify all procedures relative to any use of AI that are inconsistent with this chapter so that these procedures are consistent with the requirements in this chapter. II. Any AI systems newly deployed by a state agency after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and the department of information technology code of ethics for AI systems. All newly implemented procedures relative to any use of AI that are implemented by a state agency after the effective date of this chapter shall be consistent with the requirements in this chapter. III. One year after the effective date of this chapter, the department of information technology shall provide to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate a report summarizing AI systems identified by state agencies recording which of those systems were prohibited and removed in compliance with this chapter, which systems are allowed according to this chapter, and what procedures have been implemented to ensure that the procurement and use of these systems will be in compliance with this chapter. This report shall be updated annually to include new systems that state agencies have purchased. All such reports shall also be posted on the department of information technology's website.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:23 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 23
287-E:23 Distributors and Manufacturers of Tickets.
Status: in_force

The commission shall license distributors and manufacturers to supply lucky 7 tickets sold in this state. Every lucky 7 ticket sold in this state shall be purchased from a licensed distributor and manufactured by a licensed manufacturer. A license shall be issued to a distributor or manufacturer under the following conditions; provided that the commission may, by rule, establish additional qualifications for licenses: I. The applicant for a distributor's license shall pay to the commission an annual license or license renewal fee of $10,000. Such fee shall authorize the distribution of lucky 7 or similar break-open tickets within the state of New Hampshire and the warehousing of lucky 7 or similar break-open tickets for subsequent sale out of state. II. The applicant shall certify that neither the applicant nor any partner, officer or director has been convicted of a felony, which has not been annulled by any court, within 10 years from the date of application. III. Each licensee shall post a bond in the amount of $50,000 conditioned upon the licensee's compliance with the rules of the commission. IV. An applicant for a license as a distributor shall have a principal place of business located within this state. V. No manufacturer or distributor may have in its possession or control in the state of New Hampshire, for any reason, lucky 7 or other break-open tickets which do not contain the New Hampshire state seal or other distinguishing markings approved by the commission, except in the case of a distributor warehousing lucky 7 or similar break-open tickets in the state of New Hampshire which are to be subsequently sold out of state. VI. (a) The commission shall issue a special license to manufacturers of lucky 7 or similar break-open tickets stored in the state. (b) All lucky 7 or similar break-open tickets distributed in this state or shipped to this state and subsequently shipped or sold out of this state shall bear a distinguishing mark as designated by the commission. (c) The fee for such special license shall be $5,000 per year or for any part of a year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:65 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 65
161-F:65 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) affect an alarmingly high percentage of citizens and that ADRD creates a great strain on the families of victims of the disease. In enacting this subdivision, it is the intent of the general court to address these concerns and to promote public awareness of ADRD.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:24-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 24-a
21-J:24-a Revolving Fund Established for Municipal Officers and Employees Education and Training.
Status: repealed

I. The commissioner shall establish a revolving fund in order to provide training for and to publish and distribute training and educational materials to municipal officers and employees. II. The nonlapsing revolving fund, which shall not exceed $5,000 on June 30 of each year, shall be established in the municipal and property division, department of revenue administration. Any amounts in excess of $5,000 on June 30 of each year shall be deposited into the general fund as unrestricted revenue. III. [Repealed.] IV. The money in this fund shall be used for the purpose of: (a) Purchasing, producing, or printing technical information of a nonbinding nature for distribution by the municipal and property division in conjunction with training seminars for local officials, town counsels, and professional auditors. Charges made shall be only in the amount necessary to pay the cost of producing or printing the technical assistance documents of a nonbinding nature or to reimburse the municipal and property division for the cost of purchased material. (b) Providing training to municipal employees in the areas of assessment, taxation, and finance. A reasonable charge shall be established for such training. This charge shall be fixed to reflect the cost of payments to experts to provide the training, the cost of written training materials, rented facilities, and advertising, and other indirect associated costs. Such training shall be conducted in geographically dispersed locations. (c) Printing training materials for distribution. A reasonable charge shall be established for each copy of a training document. This charge shall only be the amount necessary to pay the cost of producing such document. V. Funds received from the sale of any materials shall be credited to the fund established in this section. The receipts from such charges shall be used for no other purpose than the subsequent purchase, production, or printing of technical assistance documents of a nonbinding nature by the municipal and property division of the department of revenue administration. VI. The following persons shall not be charged for printed materials which are paid for by the fund: legislative committees and legislators who request printed materials. VII. The department of revenue administration shall provide an accounting for the expenditures and reimbursements in the department's annual report each year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-B:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-B / Section 9
406-B:9 Investigation and Disclosure of Insurance Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever the commissioner has reason to believe that insurance has been effectuated by or for any person in this state with an unauthorized insurer, the commissioner shall in writing order such person to produce for examination all insurance contracts and other documents evidencing insurance with both authorized and unauthorized insurers and to disclose to the commissioner the amount of insurance, name and address of each insurer, gross amount of premium paid or to be paid and the name and address of the person or persons assisting or aiding in the solicitation, negotiation or effectuation of such insurance. II. Every person who, for 30 days after such written order pursuant to paragraph I, neglects to comply with the requirements of such order or who willfully makes a disclosure that is untrue, deceptive, or misleading shall forfeit $50 and an additional $50 for each day of neglect after expiration of said 30 days. III. Whenever the commissioner believes, from evidence satisfactory to him, that any insurer is violating or about to violate the provisions of this act, the commissioner may, with the assistance of the attorney general of this state, cause a complaint to be filed in the Merrimack county superior court to enjoin and restrain such insurer from continuing such violation or engaging therein or doing any act in furtherance thereof. The court shall have jurisdiction of the proceeding and shall have the power to make and enter an order or judgment awarding such preliminary or final injunctive relief as in its judgment is proper.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-B:7 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-B / Section 7
202-B:7 Preservation.
Status: in_force

The state librarian shall coordinate with each component of state government, the program libraries, and the state archivist to establish a system whereby state government information products available via state government electronic information services shall be maintained permanently for program library and general public access.