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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 486:5 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 486 / Section 5
486:5 Equitable Allocation of Costs.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department shall not approve any contribution under RSA 486:1 unless it shall first have determined that the applicant: I. Has adopted or will adopt a system of charges to assure that each recipient of waste treatment services within the applicant's jurisdiction, as determined by the department, will pay his proportionate share of the costs of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of waste treatment services provided by the applicant. II. Has made provision for the payment to such applicant by the industrial users of the treatment works, of that portion of the cost of construction of such treatment works (as determined by the department) which is allocable to the treatment of such industrial wastes to the extent attributable to the federal share of the cost of construction. III. Has legal, institutional, managerial, and financial capability to insure adequate construction, operation, and maintenance of treatment works throughout the applicant's jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:53 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 53
669:53 Penalty for Violations.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who shall swear falsely in making oath under the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of perjury and punished accordingly.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:4 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 4
491:4 Disqualification in Supreme Court.
Status: in_force

No justice of the supreme court thus presiding or acting in the superior court shall sit in the supreme court in cases transferred thereto by him except cases transferred upon agreed statements of facts, or upon referees', auditors', or commissioners' reports on which he made no ruling, unless it shall be necessary for him to sit in order that the cases may be decided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:6 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 6
266-A:6 Provisions of Common Carrier Certificate.
Status: in_force

I. Each common carrier certificate shall specify: (a) The type of proposed service; and (b) The scope of proposed service, including: (1) Routes over which the motor carrier may operate and fixed termini, if any; or (2) Territory within which the motor carrier may operate. II. The department may impose reasonable conditions, as required by the public convenience and necessity, on the operations authorized by the certificate when the certificate is issued or at any later time. However, a carrier may add to its equipment within the scope of the routes or territory specified in the certificate if the increase in equipment is required by the development of the carrier's business and public demands. III. A common carrier by motor vehicle may deviate from its authorized route as permitted in rules adopted by the commissioner or if highway conditions make operation over regular routes impracticable. IV. A certificate authorizing the transportation of passengers may also permit transportation of: (a) Newspapers, baggage of passengers, express, or mail in the same vehicle with the passengers; or (b) Baggage of passengers in a separate vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:25-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 25-a
327:25-a Contact Lens Prescriptions to be Provided to Patient.
Status: in_force

I. After contact lenses have been adequately fitted and the patient released from immediate follow-up care by an optometrist licensed under this chapter or an ophthalmologist registered under RSA 329, the prescribing optometrist or ophthalmologist shall, upon the patient's request, provide to the patient a prescription in writing for replacement contact lenses. II. Optometrists and ophthalmologists shall not be required to service contact lenses that they did not dispense. III. An optometrist or ophthalmologist may refuse to give the patient a copy of the patient's contact lens prescription until the patient has paid for the eye examination, but only if that optometrist or ophthalmologist would have required immediate payment from that patient had the examination revealed that no ophthalmic goods were required. IV. (a) No person shall conduct or operate a business outside of the state for the sale at retail of contact lenses to individuals within the state unless such business is registered with a permit issued by the office in accordance with rules adopted by the board. (b) The office shall issue a permit to such out-of-state business if the business discloses and provides proof: (1) That the business is in compliance with all applicable laws and rules in the state in which the business is located; (2) Of the operating locations and the names and titles of all principal corporate officers; (3) That the business complies with all lawful directions and requests for information from the board of pharmacy and the board of registration in optometry of all states in which it conducts business; (4) That the business has paid the established fee. V. For purposes of this section, "prescription for contact lenses" means a dated and signed written direction specifying that it is for contact lenses and which shall include at least the power, size, curvature, color and material composition of the contact lenses. Other parameters or instructions, including but not limited to lens manufacturer, prescription expiration date, number of permitted refills, and a statement prohibiting substitutions may be included at the prescriber's professional discretion and shall be honored by the person who fills the prescription. Unless otherwise specified by the prescriber for health reasons, a contact lens prescription shall expire one year from the date of issue. VI. No person shall sell contact lenses without a valid prescription as defined in paragraph V.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:73 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 73
228:73 Statutes Not Applicable.
Status: in_force

Any regular route passenger transportation operation conducted directly by the department or by contract with the department shall not be subject to the requirements of RSA 226-A, provided, however, that such operations shall be subject to all safety and insurance standards as set forth by the department for similar operations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:111 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 111
5-C:111 Hearings.
Status: in_force

If aggrieved by any decision for denial of access to vital records documents under this chapter, an individual may request, within 30 days of the denial, an administrative due process hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563-C:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563-C / Section 1
563-C:1 Title.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known as the uniform transfer on death (TOD) security registration act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325-A / Section 1
325-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Alternative container" means a container in which human remains are placed in a cremation chamber for cremation. II. "Authorizing agent" means a person vested with the right to control the disposition of human remains pursuant to RSA 290. III. "Board" means the state board of registration of funeral directors and embalmers established under RSA 325:2. IV. "Casket" means a rigid container made of wood, metal, or other similar material, ornamented and lined with fabric, which is designed for the encasement of human remains. V. "Cremated remains" means the residue of human remains recovered after cremation and the processing of such remains by pulverization, leaving only bone fragments reduced to unidentifiable dimensions, and the unrecoverable residue of any foreign matter, such as eyeglasses, bridgework, or other similar material, that was cremated with the human remains. VI. "Cremated remains receipt form" means a form provided by a crematory authority to an authorizing agent or his or her representative that identifies cremated remains and the person authorized to receive such remains. VII. "Cremation" means the technical process that uses heat and evaporation to reduce human remains to bone fragments. VIII. "Cremation chamber" means the enclosed space within which a cremation takes place. IX. "Crematory" means a building or portion of a building which contains a cremation chamber and holding facility. X. "Crematory authority" means the legal entity subject to licensure by the board to maintain and operate a crematory and perform cremation. XI. "Crematory operator" means a person who is responsible for the operation of a crematory. XII. "Delivery receipt form" means a form provided by a funeral establishment to a crematory authority to document the receipt of human remains by such authority for the purpose of cremation. XIII. "Funeral director" means funeral director as defined in RSA 325. XIV. "Holding facility" means the area of a crematory designated for the retention of human remains prior to cremation and includes a refrigerated facility. XV. "Human remains" means the body of a deceased person, or a human body part, in any stage of decomposition and includes limbs or other portions of the anatomy that are removed from a person or human remains for medical purposes during treatment, surgery, biopsy, autopsy, or medical research. XVI. "Permanent container" means a receptacle made of durable material for the long-term placement of cremated remains. XVII. "Temporary container" means a receptacle made of cardboard, plastic, or other similar material in which cremated remains are placed prior to the placement of such remains in an urn or other permanent container.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:10 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 10
204-C:10 Bonds by Certain Mortgagors.
Status: in_force

On all construction loans for the construction or rehabilitation of 11 or more dwelling units, as defined by the authority pursuant to adopted rules, the authority shall require bonds to be furnished by the mortgagor, an equivalent escrow or letter of credit arrangement supervised by the authority, or any other surety sufficient to assure performance by the contractor party to the contracts awarded to carry on such work, and to assure payment out of the construction loan funds for all labor and materials for which claimants would be able to claim a mechanic's lien pursuant to RSA 447.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 93-A:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 93-A / Section 3
93-A:3 Use of Facsimile Seal.
Status: in_force

When the seal of this state or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities or of any of its political subdivisions is required in the execution of a public security or instrument of payment, the authorized officer may cause the seal to be printed, engraved, stamped or otherwise placed in facsimile thereon. The facsimile seal has the same legal effect as the impression of the seal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-C:14 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-C / Section 14
359-C:14 Injunction.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy contained in this chapter, injunctive relief shall be available to any customer aggrieved by a violation, or threatened violation, of this chapter in the same manner as such injunctive relief would be available if the financial or credit records concerning the customer accounts were in his possession. In any successful action by the customer, costs together with reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court may be recovered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:36 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 36
436:36 Quarantine of Locality.
Status: in_force

If any such disease becomes epidemic, the commissioner may issue a proclamation quarantining the locality and forbidding the removal from the locality of any animal so diseased or susceptible without his permission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:5 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 5
287-E:5 License Applications.
Status: in_force

I. Applications shall be submitted to the commission by an officer, director, or duly authorized official of the charitable organization. Proof of authority to submit the application on behalf of the charitable organization may be required. II. Applications shall be made only on the forms supplied to the charitable organization by the commission. III. No license shall be issued unless the application form is fully completed by the duly authorized officer, director, or official of the charitable organization. IV. Applications shall be received by the commission 15 days prior to the first game date of each month. This requirement may be waived by the commission for good cause shown. V. The applicant shall certify under oath that: (a) The information provided on the application is accurate. (b) Only bona fide members of the charitable organization will operate the bingo games. (c) Neither the applicant nor any member of the charitable organization who will operate the bingo games and sell lucky 7 tickets has been convicted of a felony within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a misdemeanor involving falsehood or dishonesty within the previous 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or has violated the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling. (d) The applicant and any member of the charitable organization who will be participating in the operation of the bingo games is aware of all statutes and rules applicable to the operation of bingo games. VI. If a charitable organization intends to lease or rent premises for the conduct of bingo from an entity other than a charitable organization or governmental subdivision, the entity leasing or renting out the premises shall be licensed by the commission. The license shall be applied for by filing an application supplied by the commission. The commission may issue a license for a period of one year which shall expire on June 30 of each year unless sooner revoked or suspended for just cause by the commission. VII. To be eligible for licensure under this chapter a charitable organization shall: (a) Document that it is exempt from federal income tax. (b) Establish that the religious, civic, fraternal, veterans, or charitable purposes for which it was organized, other than charitable gambling, are furthered through activities conducted in the town or city in which the charitable organization is organized. (c) Register, if required under RSA 7:19-32, with the director of charitable trusts. (d) Maintain a current list of bona fide members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-E:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-E / Section 3
420-E:3 Information Required.
Status: in_force

I. Each person, partnership or corporation licensed under this chapter shall, at the time of initial licensure and on or before April 1 of each succeeding year, provide the department with the following information: (a) The process used by the entity to carry out its utilization review services, including the categories of health care personnel that perform utilization review activities and whether or not such individuals are licensed in this state. (b) The process used by the entity for addressing beneficiary or provider complaints. (c) The types of utilization review programs offered by the entity, including, but not limited to: (1) Second opinion programs. (2) Prehospital admission certification. (3) Preinpatient service eligibility determination. (4) Concurrent hospital review to determine appropriate length of stay. (d) The process used by the entity to preserve beneficiary confidentiality of medical information. II. Each person, partnership, or corporation licensed under this chapter shall adopt as the minimal acceptable standards for licensure either the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) standards, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards, or other similar standards acceptable to the commissioner, unless rules establishing stricter standards are adopted pursuant to the commissioner's authority under RSA 420-E:7, XII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 488:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 488 / Section 8
488:8 Administrative Fines.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $4,000 for each offense upon any person who knowingly: (a) Violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued under it. (b) Makes any material false statement in any document required to be filed or maintained. (c) Renders inaccurate, falsifies, or tampers with any monitoring device or method. II. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this section shall be in accordance with RSA 541. III. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The commissioner may assess additional fines upon any person who has received written notification from the department regarding violations of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, if the violations have not been mitigated within 30 days of receipt of notification. IV. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 483-B:10 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 483-B / Section 10
483-B:10 Nonconforming Lots of Record.
Status: in_force

Nonconforming, undeveloped lots of record that are located within the protected shoreland shall comply with the following restrictions, in addition to any local requirements: I. Except when otherwise prohibited by law, present and successive owners of an individual undeveloped lot may construct a single family residential dwelling and appurtenant accessory structures on it, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter. Conditions may be imposed which, in the opinion of the commissioner, more nearly meet the intent of this chapter, while still accommodating the applicant's rights. II. Building on nonconforming lots of record shall be limited to single family residential structures and related facilities, including, but not limited to, appurtenant accessory structures such as walkways and driveways, and water dependent structures such as docks, piers, and breakwaters consistent with state law. III. Consistent with RSA 674:39-a, a municipality shall not merge adjacent nonconforming lots in common ownership without the consent of the owner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 209:7 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 209 / Section 7
209:7 Pigeons.
Status: in_force

No person shall take or interfere with any Antwerp or homing pigeon having the name of its owner stamped upon its wing or tail, or wearing a ring or leg band with its registered number stamped thereon, or any other distinguishing mark; nor shall any person remove such distinguishing mark from any such pigeon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:30 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 30
230:30 Taking Tree Rights.
Status: in_force

The commission may include in their assessment of damages to the abutting owners, damages for the maintenance or planting, from time to time, within the limits of such highway, of such shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery as may be necessary in the opinion of the commissioner of transportation, for the preservation, improvement, or landscaping of such highway, and upon tender of such damages there shall be a public easement on such highway for such purposes and to protect, preserve and renew the growth thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-C:5 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-C / Section 5
651-C:5 Expungement of DNA Database Records Upon Reversal or Dismissal of Conviction.
Status: in_force

I. A person whose DNA record has been included in the database pursuant to this chapter may request expungement on the grounds that the criminal conviction on which the authority for including such person's DNA record was based has been reversed or the case dismissed, provided that such person requesting expungement has no other criminal convictions which would require inclusion of his or her record in the database. The department shall purge all records and identifiable information in the database pertaining to the person and destroy all samples from the person upon receipt of a written request for expungement pursuant to this section and a certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction. II. The DNA record of any juvenile sexual offender shall be maintained in the database and shall not be automatically expunged from the database upon that individual's reaching the age of adulthood.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:3-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 3-c
194:3-c Revolving Funds for Self-Supporting Programs.
Status: in_force

I. A school district may establish a revolving fund for the purpose of providing moneys for school programs which are self-supporting, in whole or in part. The purposes for which such fund is established shall be specified by the district. II. (a) A school district may raise revenues from and appropriate funds for such self-supporting school programs. (b) Revenue may include, but is not limited to, moneys derived from the sale of goods or services associated with such programs or tuition charged for such programs. Such revenue shall be appropriated to fund only the program from which it was derived. (c) A school district may establish a line item in its budget to supplement revenue derived from such programs. No supplemental appropriation may be made except by such budget line item. (d) A school district shall establish regular intervals for disbursing funds to such programs for program costs approved by the local school board. III. The revolving fund shall be subject to annual audit, and all records regarding the programs and revenue derived from such programs shall be public. IV. Moneys in the revolving funds may be nonlapsing, if so specified by the district. V. Upon termination of a school program funded under this section, moneys derived from such program remaining in the revolving fund shall be returned to the pupil if derived from tuition, or used as local general funds to reduce the tax rate if derived from the sale of goods or services associated with the program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-A:11-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-A / Section 11-b
155-A:11-b Appeal of Decisions of Local Building Code Board of Appeals.
Status: in_force

[Paragraph I effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph I set out below.] I. The board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the local building official relative to the application and interpretation of the state building code and state fire code as defined in RSA 155-A:1, and shall hear appeals of final decisions of any local building code board of appeals established under RSA 674. [Paragraph I effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph I set out above.] I. The board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the local building official relative to the application and interpretation of the state building code and state fire code as defined in RSA 155-A:1, and shall hear appeals of final decisions of any local building code board of appeals established under 155-A:3 and RSA 674. II. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of the code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an alternative construction is proposed. The board shall not have authority to waive or grant variances to requirements of the code. III. The board shall hold a hearing within 40 days of the receipt of an appeal, unless an extension of time has been granted by the board at the written request of one of the parties, and shall render a decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing.