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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6-D:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6-D / Section 1
6-D:1 Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the office of the treasurer the drinking water and groundwater trust fund which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. After transferring 10 percent of the funds to the revenue stabilization reserve account as provided in RSA 7:6-e, the remainder of all proceeds received by the state fromState v. Exxon Corp., et al., in which the state sued for damages related to MTBE contamination, shall be placed in the trust fund. The state treasurer shall be the trustee of the trust fund, and shall invest the trust fund in accordance with RSA 6:8. Any earnings on trust fund moneys shall be added to the trust fund. All moneys in the trust fund shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall disburse funds from the trust fund solely for the purposes and in the manner set forth in RSA 485-F.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-J:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-J / Section 10
125-J:10 Liability of Purchasers of Emission Reduction Credits Limited.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding RSA 125-J:4, VII, an emissions reduction credits certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be suspended, revoked, or modified during the term of the certificate for a person who has purchased or has accepted such a certificate for use as permitted under this chapter, and who can establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the certificate was purchased or accepted without any knowledge that the emissions reduction credits represented thereon were not real, surplus, permanent, and quantifiable, or that the person certifying the credits was in violation of any emissions limitation of a permit issued by the department or EPA, or any RACT or offset requirement under the Clean Air Act and RSA 125-C. II. There shall be no liability under RSA 125-J:8 and RSA 125-J:9 for a violation of an emissions reduction credits certificate or for a violation of a condition of a permit relating to the use of emissions reduction credits during the term of the certificate or permit for a person who has purchased or accepted a transfer of such a certificate for use as permitted under this chapter, and who can establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the certificate was purchased without any knowledge that the emissions reduction credits represented thereon were not real, surplus, permanent, and quantifiable, or that the person certifying the credits was in violation of any emission limitation of a permit issued by the department or EPA, or any RACT or offset requirement under the Clean Air Act and RSA 125-C.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:12 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 12
33:12 Register.
Status: in_force

The treasurer of every municipal corporation shall keep a register, in such form as may be prescribed by the commissioner of revenue administration, which shall state the denomination, number and date of every bond or note issued by the municipality, the time when and the place where the principal thereof and interest, if any, thereon are payable and such other information as the commissioner of revenue administration may prescribe. The commissioner of revenue administration shall inspect the register provided for herein whenever it shall make any audit of the accounts of a municipal corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 612:18 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 612 / Section 18
612:18 Forfeiture of Bail.
Status: in_force

If a prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the judge or magistrate, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he is within this state. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the state as in the case of other bonds given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-B:1-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-B / Section 1-a
194-B:1-a Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to: I. Promote and encourage the establishment and operation of chartered public schools in New Hampshire. II. Encourage school districts to allow chartered public schools. III. Encourage the establishment of public charter schools with specific or focused curriculum, instruction, methods, or target pupil groups. IV. Improve pupil learning and increase opportunities for learning. V. Exempt charter schools from state statutes and rules, other than where specified, to provide innovative learning and teaching in a unique environment. VI. Enhance professional opportunities for teachers. VII. Establish results-driven accountability for public charter schools and require the measurement of learning. VIII. Make school improvement a focus at the school level. IX. Encourage the establishment of public charter schools that meet the needs and interests of pupils, parents, communities, regions, and the state as a whole.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135:17-b — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135 / Section 17-b
135:17-b Notification Authorized.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the first instance a person has been charged with a violent crime and found incompetent to stand trial pursuant to RSA 135:17-a, and civilly committed pursuant to RSA 135-C or RSA 171-B, found incompetent to stand trial pursuant to RSA 135:17 and committed pursuant to RSA 651:9-a, is transferred to another facility or discharged to the community, either conditionally or absolutely, the department of health and human services shall immediately notify the attorney general, who shall notify the victim as defined in RSA 21-M:8-k, I(a) and, in the event of a discharge, the law enforcement agency in the community to which the person is being discharged. For purposes of this section, discharge means the initial authorization by the administrative review committee of New Hampshire hospital to allow a person to leave the grounds of the hospital unaccompanied by a hospital staff member. II. For purposes of this section, the term "violent crime" includes those crimes listed in RSA 651:5, XIII and the following: (a) RSA 173-B:9, violation of protective order. (b) RSA 631:2, second degree assault. (c) RSA 631:3, felony reckless conduct. (d) RSA 631:4, criminal threatening involving the use of a deadly weapon. (e) RSA 633:3-a, stalking. (f) RSA 635:1, burglary. (g) RSA 641:5, tampering with witnesses and informants. (h) RSA 650-A:1, felonious use of firearms.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 24:17 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 24 / Section 17
24:17 Investigations.
Status: in_force

The county convention by a vote of a majority of all its members may appoint a committee of its own members, not to exceed 5, and not over 3 to be of either of the 2 major political parties, to investigate conditions pertaining to the conduct of county affairs by any county officer or any person appointed or employed by such officer, which committee shall have power to summon witnesses, examine them under oath, secure a transcript of the testimony and do other necessary acts to conduct such an investigation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:14-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 14-a
147-A:14-a Recording of Orders.
Status: in_force

Any order issued by the department pursuant to this chapter may be recorded in the registry of deeds for the country in which the subject facility is situated. A recorded order shall run with the land, provided that an appropriate description of the land involved including the accurate name of the owner thereof shall be included in the order. No fee shall be charged for recording an order; however, a fee may be charged for discharging an order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:6.02 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 6.02
293-A:6.02 Terms of Class or Series Determined by Board of Directors.
Status: in_force

(a) If the articles of incorporation so provide, the board of directors is authorized, without shareholder approval, to: (1) classify any authorized and unissued shares into one or more classes or into one or more series within a class, (2) reclassify any authorized and unissued shares of any class into one or more classes or into one or more series within one or more classes, or (3) reclassify any authorized and unissued shares of any series of any class into one or more classes or into one or more series within a class. (b) If the board of directors acts pursuant to subsection (a), it must determine the terms, including the preferences, rights and limitations, to the same extent permitted under RSA 293-A:6.01, of: (1) any class of shares before the issuance of any shares of that class, or (2) any series within a class before the issuance of any shares of that series. (c) Before issuing any shares of a class or series created under this section, the corporation must deliver to the secretary of state for filing articles of amendment setting forth the terms determined under RSA 293-A:6.02(a).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:7-d — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 7-d
485-A:7-d Revocation.
Status: in_force

The department may suspend or revoke the certificate of an operator under rules adopted pursuant to RSA 485-A:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:7 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 7
374:7 Investigation of Other Utilities; Orders.
Status: in_force

The commission and the department of energy shall have power to investigate and ascertain, from time to time, the quality of gas supplied by public utilities and the methods employed by public utilities in manufacturing, transmitting or supplying gas or electricity for light, heat or power, or in transmitting telephone and telegraph messages, or supplying water, and, after notice and hearing thereon, the commission shall have power to order all reasonable and just improvements and extensions in service or methods.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-H:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-H / Section 2
420-H:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Certificate" means a document received by an insured, enrollee, or subscriber from an insurer in lieu of a policy or contract which evidences the coverage to which the insured, enrollee or subscriber is entitled. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the insurance department. III. "Company" or "insurer" means any life or health insurance company, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit health service corporation, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical service corporation, prepaid health plan, dental care plan, vision care plan, pharmaceutical plan, health maintenance organization, and all similar type organizations. IV. "Policy" or "policy form" means any policy, contract, certificate, plan or agreement of life or health insurance, including credit life insurance and credit health insurance, delivered or issued for delivery in this state by any company subject to this chapter; any certificate, contract or policy issued by a fraternal benefit society; and any certificate issued pursuant to a group insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-J:7-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-J / Section 7-b
328-J:7-b Records of Licensees and Disciplinary History.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall maintain an electronic record of living or deceased persons who have ever been licensed to practice in accordance with the retention policy established by the office. The list shall show the last known place of employment, the last known place of residence, the number of the license, the most recent date of issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of the license, and the date the license lapsed if applicable. No information shall be put on a list to be transferred to another entity for commercial use without the permission of the person to whom the information applies. II. The executive director shall maintain a list of persons against whom the executive director has taken any disciplinary action in accordance with the retention policy established by the office. This list shall include the name of the person, the reason for the disciplinary action, the date of the disciplinary action, and the nature of the disciplinary action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:19 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 19
660:19 Petition.
Status: in_force

In a contested election case, neither party shall be entitled to a hearing before the general court unless their remonstrance or petition shall be presented to the clerk of the senate or house before the second Wednesday of the first session thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:75 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 75
275:75 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any employer violating RSA 275:74 shall be subject to a civil penalty, to be imposed by the labor commissioner in accordance with the procedures established in RSA 273:11-a. An employer aggrieved by the commissioner's assessment of such penalty may appeal in accordance with RSA 273:11-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:89 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 89
184:89 Application; Issue.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue a permit to any milk producer upon receipt of a completed application furnished by the commissioner and setting forth such information concerning the applicant and the applicant's operation and facilities as may by rules be required. A permit will be granted upon the condition that the applicant shall at all times conduct its operation and maintain its facilities in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision and all rules adopted under this subdivision. Permits shall not be transferable with respect to persons or locations. All permits once issued shall remain in effect until revoked or until 6 months following the date on which milk production ceased at the permitted facility. Permanent milking facilities at fairgrounds or other locations which are used at least annually shall be exempt from the 6-month period. A current listing of all valid permit holders shall be available for review at the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-L:19 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-L / Section 19
227-L:19 Dropping Lighted Matches, Etc.; Penalty.
Status: in_force

No person shall drop or throw from any vehicle while the vehicle is upon a public highway or private way, or from any steam, gas, or electric car where the right-of-way is adjacent to woodlands, or drop, throw, or otherwise deposit on or near such woodlands except as permitted by law, any lighted match, cigar, cigarette, live ashes, or any other substance liable to cause a fire. Whoever is found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 97:2 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 97 / Section 2
97:2 Compensation; Term of Employment.
Status: in_force

Such political subdivision shall, upon receiving the foregoing notification and being satisfied that the applicant has been placed on inactive status or holds a discharge other than dishonorable, reinstate such veteran in the position he held at the time of entering the military service as of the date when said notification is received and shall pay said veteran not less than and as frequently as he was paid when he entered the service. Such employment shall be for a period of not less than one year, provided such veteran shall be of good behavior and wishes to remain so long employed. A veteran giving the notice required by RSA 97:1, upon being notified in writing by such political subdivision that it is satisfied he has been placed on inactive status or holds said discharge, shall present himself forthwith for said reemployment and failing so to do he may be considered as not of good behavior.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-C:15 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-C / Section 15
359-C:15 Statute of Limitations.
Status: in_force

An action to enforce any provision of this chapter must be commenced within 3 years after the date on which the violation occurred.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-H:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-H / Section 4
161-H:4 Notice to Obligor.
Status: in_force

Before notice of the wage withholding may be given to the employer, the obligor shall be given at least 15 days' prior notice of the commencement of wage withholding procedures under this chapter. The notice to the obligor shall include: I. The amount to be withheld. II. A statement that the withholding applies to any current or subsequent employment. III. The procedures for contesting withholding and that the only basis for contesting withholding is a mistake of fact. IV. The period within which the payor must contact the state in order to contest the withholding and that the failure to notify the state within the specified time limit will result in the commencement of withholding procedures.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 604-B:5 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 604-B / Section 5
604-B:5 Supervision.
Status: in_force

The public defender program shall be under the general supervision of the judicial council for such matters pertaining to, but not limited to, allocation of cases between the public defender program and assigned counsel, performance, professional competence, and fiscal and budgetary matters. The supreme court shall recommend a fee schedule for assigned counsel which shall be graduated to reflect years of legal experience of such counsel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:74-o — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 74-o
261:74-o Optional Electronic Vehicle Registration Charge.
Status: in_force

Each dealer agent may collect a charge from the consumer to transmit electronically the registration and title data and the fees collected required to register a motor vehicle, issue a permit for registration, transfer a motor vehicle registration, or title a motor vehicle. This optional charge is in addition to other dealership fees or charges and the fees otherwise required to register a motor vehicle, issue a permit for registration, transfer a motor vehicle registration, or title a motor vehicle. The charge shall be separately stated and identified as "optional EVR charge" on the purchase agreement between the customer and the dealer agent and shall be disclosed on a separate document signed by the customer. If a customer declines to pay the optional electronic vehicle registration charge, the dealer agent is not required to register the vehicle, issue a permit for registration, title the vehicle, or collect the required fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:26 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 26
484:26 Application.
Status: in_force

To the extent that the authority conferred upon the commission by this subdivision is not otherwise exercisable by the commission under the provisions of the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Compact, the commission shall not require the financial or other support of the program or programs authorized by this subdivision by any state not having enacted legislation substantially similar to this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-J:5 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-J / Section 5
188-J:5 Statute of Limitations.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding RSA 508, a person shall be required to bring suit for violation of this chapter not later than one year after the day the cause of action accrues. For purposes of calculating the one-year limitation period, each day that the violation persists, and each day that a policy in violation of this chapter remains in effect, shall constitute a new day that the cause of action has accrued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:65-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 65-a
310-A:65-a Application for Certificate of Authorization.
Status: in_force

The office shall issue a certificate of authorization to any business organization in accordance with the following: I. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or any renewal of certificate to any proprietorship under this subdivision, the proprietorship shall file with the office an application on a form, which specifies: (a) The name and address of the owner of the proprietorship. (b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the proprietorship. (c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying. II. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or any renewal of certificate to any corporation under this subdivision, a business organization, other than a proprietorship or partnership, shall file with the office an application on a form, which specifies: (a) The names and addresses of all officers and board members of the business organization. (b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the business organization. (c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying. III. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or renewal of any certificate to any partnership under this subdivision, the partnership shall file with the office an application on a form, which specifies: (a) The names and addresses of all general and limited partners. (b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the partnership. (c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying. IV. Any change in any of the information reported to the office by a business organization under paragraphs I, II and III shall be reported to the office within 30 days of the change.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:8-804 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 8-804
564-B:8-804 Prudent Administration.
Status: in_force

A trustee shall administer, invest, and manage the trust and distribute the trust property as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distributional requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:48 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 48
512:48 Application of Provisions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter, so far as they are applicable to actions in municipal and district courts, shall apply to actions and proceedings therein and to process issued therefrom.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:21 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 21
277:21 Notice of Orders.
Status: in_force

Notice shall be given by certified mail of every order to those who are required to comply with the order. Notice of any such order of general application may be given by publication in some newspaper having circulation throughout the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:3-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 3-a
38:3-a By Regional Water Districts.
Status: in_force

Any regional water district may initially establish such a plant after 2/3 of the members of the governing body of the district shall have voted affirmatively, and a majority of the constituent municipalities of the district by a majority vote of their legislative bodies have confirmed that vote. Such confirming vote shall create a rebuttable presumption that such action is in the public interest. If the vote is unfavorable, the question shall not be again submitted to the constituent municipalities within 2 years thereafter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-E:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-E / Section 7
195-E:7 Recording.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall record the articles of agreement in his office. When so recorded the signers shall be a loan corporation. The loan corporation and its officers and members shall have all the rights and powers and shall be subject to all the duties and liabilities as those of voluntary corporations established under RSA 292; provided that these rights, powers, duties or liabilities may be limited or expanded by this chapter.