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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 109:5 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 109 / Section 5
109:5 Loss, Damage or Expense.
Status: in_force

In case any piece of municipally-owned fire-fighting apparatus or equipment is damaged or lost, or in the event that any expense is incurred in connection therewith in answering a call for assistance made by another municipality, by reason of a fire emergency in another municipality, such loss, damage or expense, together with the cost of any materials or supplies used in connection with meeting such call, shall be a charge against and shall be paid by such other municipality which issued the call for assistance. No claim for any such loss, damage, or expense shall be allowed unless, within 60 days after the loss, damage or expense is sustained or incurred, an itemized notice of such claim, authenticated under oath, is served, personally, or by registered mail return receipt requested, by the duly authorized representative of the fire department concerned, upon the principal executive officer of the municipality to which said fire assistance was rendered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 401:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 401 / Section 4
401:4 Paid-up Capital.
Status: in_force

All stock companies organized on or after January 1, 2026, under the provisions of this chapter shall have a paid-up capital of at least $3,000,000. Stock companies organized prior to January 1, 2026, shall have and at all times maintain paid up capital of not less than the minimum capital required for the point in time at which the company was organized.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:5-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 5-b
31:5-b Legalization of Meetings.
Status: in_force

I. In the past, irregularities and procedural defects in actions of municipal legislative bodies have been cured by actions of the general court. The procedure in this section is an alternative approach which enables municipalities to effect legalization by local action. II. Whenever the legislative body of a municipality has voted by the requisite majority, by written ballot or in any other manner legally authorized, to take any legal actions and the vote is subsequently discovered to be procedurally defective, such defects may be cured and legalized by a vote at a special meeting called for the purpose of ratifying the procedurally defective action. Procedurally defective actions shall mean minor procedural irregularities such as failure to comply with statutory requirements regarding time or place of notice, vote, hearing, or wording, or with any procedural act not contrary to the spirit or intent of the law. The ratification of the procedurally defective action shall be subject to the following requirements: (a) The municipality may, on the authority of the governing body, call a special town meeting for the exclusive purpose of curing such defect. (b) The special town meeting called for that purpose may not take place less than 21 calendar days after the original vote. (c) Not less than 7 calendar days prior to the special town meeting, not counting the day of the special town meeting, the governing body shall conduct a public hearing at which the reasons for the special town meeting shall be explained. (d) The municipality shall comply with all statutory notice and procedural requirements for holding special town meetings. (e) The necessary majority required to cure the defects shall be the same as the majority as required for passage of the original article. III. When any procedural defect has been cured under this section, actions of the voters shall be valid as if all statutorily required proceedings had been complied with.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:2 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 2
169-C:2 Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. It is the primary purpose of this chapter, through the mandatory reporting of suspected instances of child abuse or neglect, to provide protection to children whose life, health or welfare is endangered. The best interest of the child shall be the primary consideration of the court in all proceedings under this chapter. II. It is a further purpose of this chapter to establish a judicial framework to protect the rights of all parties involved in the adjudication of child abuse or neglect cases. Each child coming within the provisions of this chapter shall receive, preferably in the child's own home, the care, emotional security, guidance, and control that will promote the child's best interest; and, if the child should be removed from the control of his or her parents, guardian, or custodian, adequate care shall be secured for the child. This chapter seeks to coordinate efforts by parents and state and local authorities, in cooperation with private agencies and organizations, citizens' groups, and concerned individuals, to: (a) Protect the safety of the child. (b) Take such action as may be necessary to prevent the abuse or neglect of children. (c) Determine if the preservation of family unity is in the best interest of the child. (d) Provide protection, treatment, and rehabilitation, as needed, to children placed in alternative care. (e) Provide assistance to parents to deal with and correct problems in order to avoid removal of children from the family. III. This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that its purpose may be carried out, to wit: (a) To encourage the mental, emotional, and physical development of each child coming within the provisions of this chapter, by providing the child with the protection, care, treatment, counseling, supervision, and rehabilitative resources which the child needs and has a right to receive. (b) To achieve the foregoing purposes and policies, whenever it is in the best interest of the child, by keeping a child in contact with his or her home community and in a family environment by preserving the unity of the family and separating the child from his or her parents only when the safety of the child is in danger or when it is clearly necessary for the child's welfare or the interests of the public safety and when it can be clearly shown that a change in custody will be in the best interest of the child; and (c) To provide effective judicial procedures through which the provisions of this chapter are executed and enforced and which recognize and enforce the constitutional and other rights of the parties and assures them a fair hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:61 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 61
339:61 False Representation.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell or offer for sale any such material which has been used before, representing the same to be new material.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-O:23 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-O / Section 23
21-O:23 Low Carbon Fuel Standards Programs; State Participation.
Status: in_force

I. The state of New Hampshire shall not join, implement, or participate in any state, regional, or national low carbon fuel standards program or any similar program that requires quotas, caps, or mandates on any fuels used for transportation, industrial purposes, or home heating without seeking and receiving prior legislative and executive council approval. II. The department of environmental services may engage in regional and national discussions of such programs. III. The department of environmental services shall report all expenses resulting from its discussions to the fiscal committee of the general court on a semi-annual basis.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 40:4-f — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 40 / Section 4-f
40:4-f Checklist Update.
Status: in_force

An updated checklist shall be used for all town meetings and elections as provided in RSA 669:5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-F:68 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-F / Section 68
188-F:68 Medical and Surgical Benefits; Community College System of New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

The community college system of New Hampshire may participate in the state group health insurance plan if the board of trustees applies for such benefits to the commissioner of the department of administrative services in writing. Upon receipt of the application, the commissioner shall conduct a cost analysis pursuant to paragraph VI and shall seek legislation authorizing application of such benefits and provided further that: I. The community college system agrees to accept the terms of the state group health insurance plan that is collectively bargained every 2 years by the department of administrative services. II. The board of trustees, when applying in writing, shall agree that these benefits shall apply to all employees and no other group health insurance plans shall be offered by the community college system while employees are part of the state group health insurance plan. III. The community college system shall pay all associated administrative costs of managing the system employee and dependent participation, including any periodic cost increases, additional department of administrative services staff requirements, reserve adjustments and reserve requirements. IV. The community college system agrees to maintain current employee records including eligibility and enrollment data as required by the department of administrative services. V. The community college system agrees to remain in the state group health insurance plan for a minimum of 5 years from the date of entry. VI. Cost analysis, including costs associated with the division of risk and benefits staff, shall be paid for by the community college system. The community college system shall pay all associated costs of transferring data into the state group health insurance plan and all costs associated with data collection, data manipulation associated with transferring from one plan to another, and costs of system changes, including staff costs. VII. The community college system shall provide to the division of risk and benefits a file of medical and pharmaceutical claims for the previous 2 years which shall not contain any personally identifiable information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-G:2 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-G / Section 2
359-G:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Action" means any civil lawsuit, judicial action, or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim, in whole or in part, for damages or other relief in connection with a residence caused by an alleged construction defect. II. "Homeowner" means any person, company, firm, partnership, corporation, or association which contracts with a contractor for the construction, sale, substantial remodel or repair, or construction and sale of a residence. Homeowner includes, but is not limited to, an authorized assignee, agent, or subsequent purchaser of a residence from any homeowner. III. "Construction defect" has the meaning assigned by a written, express warranty either provided by the contractor or required by applicable statutory law. If no written, express warranty or applicable statutory warranty provides a definition, then "construction defect" means a matter concerning the design, construction, modification, or repair of a residence about which a person has a complaint against a contractor. The term may include any physical damage to the residence, any appurtenance, or the real property on which the residence or appurtenance is affixed, proximately caused by a construction defect. IV. "Contractor" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, developing, or constructing a residence, modification or repair of a new or existing residence, or construction, alteration, addition, or repair of an appurtenance to a new or existing residence. V. "Residence" means a single-family house, duplex, or multifamily unit designed for residential use in which title to each individual unit is transferred to the owner under a condominium or cooperative system and shall include common areas and improvements that are owned or maintained by an association or by members of an association. A residence includes the systems, other components, improvements, other structures, or recreational facilities that are appurtenant to the house, duplex, or multifamily unit at the time of its initial sale, but not necessarily a part of the house, duplex, or multifamily unit. VI. "Serve" or "Service" means delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in-hand service, to the last known address or place of business of the addressee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:117 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 117
436:117 Scrapie Certification Board; Membership; Meetings.
Status: repealed

I. There is hereby established the state scrapie certification board which shall administer the voluntary scrapie flock certification program, review program enrollment applications and status advancement, review situations that may result in a reduction of certification status or dismissal from the program, educate producers regarding scrapie, and review and define policies regarding the administration of the program within the state. II. The board shall consist of 9 members, including: (a) The Area Veterinarian-in-Charge (federal Veterinarian), or designee; (b) The state veterinarian, or designee; (c) One practicing accredited veterinarian; (d) One member of the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension; and (e) Five goat or sheep producers, with no more than 3 members from either industry. III. Members specified under subparagraphs II(c)-(e) shall be nominated by breed associations and registries, in consultation with the Area Veterinarian-in-Charge or AVIC designee, and approved by the state veterinarian. IV. The board shall choose one of its members who is an enrolled producer to serve as its chairperson, and may choose such other officers as it deems expedient. All board members shall be voting members. Five members shall constitute a quorum. V. Members specified under subparagraphs II(c)-(e) shall serve 3-year terms, except that the terms of no more than 3 such members may expire in any one calendar year. Original appointments for terms of less than 3 years may be made in order to comply with this limitation. Upon expiration of a member's term, the member shall serve until a successor is qualified and appointed. There shall be no limit to the number of terms such members may serve. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of a specific term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The Area Veterinarian-in-Charge Designee and the state veterinarian shall be ex officio members. VI. The board shall meet at least annually and quarterly if necessary, on or about the 15th of the month, and at such other times as it may deem necessary. Prior to any meeting of the board, there shall be published an agenda for the meeting. Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and logged as board records. VII. Complete board records shall be kept at the department of agriculture, markets, and food. VIII. An updated list of participating state flocks and their classification with regard to flock category shall be included in the records of the board. IX. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:12-g — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 12-g
310-B:12-g Appraisal Management Company Designated Contact.
Status: in_force

Each appraisal management company applying to the board for registration in this state shall designate one controlling person who is an employee of the appraisal management company that will be the designated contact for all communication between the board and the appraisal management company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124:3 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124 / Section 3
124:3 Debt Limitations.
Status: in_force

Cities, towns, school districts, precincts, and counties, upon the approval of the commissioner of revenue administration, may make application to the governor and council for authority to exceed existing debt limitations for the purpose of taking advantage of such grants or aid as may be offered them by the United States government. The governor and council may grant to cities, towns, school districts, precincts, and counties authority to exceed existing debt limitations to such extent and in such amounts as they may deem prudent and advisable. In granting such authority the governor and council may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which such debt limitations may be exceeded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:18-a — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 18-a
597:18-a Educational Requirements for Bail Commissioners.
Status: in_force

I. The judicial training coordinator, in consultation with the chief justice of the superior court and the administrative judge of the circuit court, shall develop an education program to ensure that new bail commissioners are adequately trained and that existing bail commissioners have current information regarding the status of the laws affecting bail commissioners and the powers and duties of bail commissioners. This education program shall include the laws specific to bail and the conditions that may be imposed by the bail commissioners. II. Upon appointment, each bail commissioner shall receive at least 16 hours of training. Training may be in person, remote, or on the job training by shadowing another bail commissioner for a period of time as determined by the courts. III. Each bail commissioner shall undergo 8 hours of annual training that shall include any changes to the law made by the general court or as a result of court decisions. An updated copy of all laws concerning bail commissioners and a copy of the latest edition of the Bail Commissioner's Handbook shall be provided to each bail commissioner at this annual training. IV. Bail commissioners shall be paid for time spent during training as follows: (a) Bail commissioners shall be paid a $50 stipend for each 8 hour block of training. Any in person training requiring less than 8 hours shall nonetheless be paid for a minimum 8 hour block. Remote training less than 8 hours may be prorated based upon the $50 per 8 hour block standard. (b) If the training for newly appointed bail commissioners exceeds 16 hours, the newly appointed bail commissioners shall not be paid for more than 2, 8-hour blocks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:58 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 58
263:58 Revocation for Driving Without Consent or Larceny.
Status: in_force

I. Upon a final conviction for a violation of RSA 262:12 or for larceny of a motor vehicle, the court shall report said conviction to the department, which shall immediately revoke the driver's license of the person so convicted, or the right of a nonresident so convicted to drive within the state of New Hampshire. Said court, in the case of a person who holds a New Hampshire driver's license and is so convicted, shall return such license with his findings marked thereon, together with the court return, to the department. The department shall revoke the driver's license of any person who shall be convicted of a similar offense by a court of any other state. II. No new driver's license or certificate shall be issued by the department to any person: (a) Convicted of a violation of RSA 262:12, until one year after the date of final conviction; or (b) Convicted of larceny of a motor vehicle, until no earlier than 2 years and no later than 5 years after the date of final conviction, as the court shall direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:42 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 42
4:42 Councilors' Compensation.
Status: in_force

The members of the governor's council shall be paid a salary as prescribed in RSA 94:1-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:19-h — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 19-h
169-C:19-h Order of Preference of Out-of-Home Placement.
Status: in_force

If the court finds that a child is abused or neglected or if the court issues a consent order pursuant to RSA 170-E:25, the court shall enter an order regarding the placement of the child, in the following order of preference: I. If remaining in the care of the child's parent or legal guardian is determined to be contrary to the welfare of the child, to secure placement: (a) With a related adult or with kin, as defined in RSA 170-E:25, VIII; or (b) Within the child's community of origin, with kin or in a licensed foster home setting, with preference given to a licensed foster home with whom the child has a pre-existing relationship; or (c) In a licensed foster home outside of the child's community of origin, with preference given to a licensed foster home with whom the child has a pre-existing relationship, and/or in a foster home that can provide intensive (ISO) services designed to meet the specific needs of the child; and (1) The department of health and human services and the department of education shall make every attempt to arrange for the child to continue to attend their school of origin, making special transportation arrangements when necessary; and (2) The department of health and human services shall ensure that the child is able to maintain their connections with their community of origin, including important relationships and activities; and II. Only if placements described under paragraph I are not appropriate for the child due to an inability to maintain safety in the community, may alternative placements be considered, such as group or residential care as defined in RSA 170-E:25 and certified by the department for the care of children placed pursuant to RSA 169-C, or in any state-operated treatment program, that meet the specific needs of that child, and that are not available in that child's community of origin; and (a) If the child is placed in a group or residential facility, such placement shall be for a limited time and with frequent review, pursuant to RSA 169-F:8, with the goal to return the child home or to a family setting in the community of origin as quickly as possible; and (b) The court determines that the needs of the child cannot be met by kin or in a foster family home. Neither the shortage or lack of foster family homes nor the lack of community-based resources as expressed by the department shall be acceptable reasons for determining that the needs of the child cannot be met in a family setting. Nonetheless, if there is no kin or licensed foster home available at the time the court is ordering placement of the child, the court may order the best available temporary placement while the department of health and human services prioritizes locating a preferred placement.