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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-C:2 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-C / Section 2
374-C:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words or terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: I. "Chapter" means this New Hampshire public utility bond financing chapter. II. "Bank" means the New Hampshire municipal bond bank created and established by RSA 35-A:4. III. "Bonds" means bonds of the bank issued pursuant to this chapter. IV. "Fully marketable form" means a public utility bond duly executed and accompanied by such opinion of counsel and other documentation as is customary in the field of public utility financing, provided that the public utility bond so executed need not be printed or lithographed nor be in more than one denomination. V. "Notes" means any notes of the bank issued pursuant to this chapter. VI. "Public utility" means any corporation, company, association, joint stock association, partnership or person within the state which owns, operates or manages any plant or equipment for the manufacture or furnishing of light, heat, power or water for the public, or in the generation, transmission or sale of energy ultimately sold to the public and which is regulated by the New Hampshire public utilities commission. For the purposes of this chapter, any limited electrical energy producer subject to RSA 362-A shall be considered a public utility eligible for the receipt of financial assistance under this chapter. This chapter expressly includes non-generating electric utilities regulated by the New Hampshire public utilities commission. VII. "Public utility bond" or "utility bond" means a bond or note or evidence of debt issued by a public utility and payable from rates, charges or other revenue, but shall not include any bond or note or evidence of debt issued by any other state or any public body or public utility thereof. VIII. "Public utility general fund" means the fund created or established as provided in RSA 374-C:6. IX. "Public utility reserve fund" means any of the public utility bond reserve funds created or established as provided in RSA 374-C:5. X. "Revenues" means all fees, charges, moneys, profits, payments of principal of or interest on utility bonds and other investments, gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations and all other income derived or to be derived by the bank under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:111-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 111-a
236:111-a Scope.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided by paragraphs II and III, the provisions of this subdivision shall apply to all junk yards, as defined by RSA 236:112, I, including those approved under RSA 149-M and those subject to regulation under RSA 236:90-110. II. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to any junk yard that is also a type of solid waste management facility listed below and approved under RSA 149-M, including any such solid waste management facility approved prior to May 1, 1989: (a) Landfills; (b) Incinerators and other processing or treatment facilities, not including automotive recycling yards; and (c) Transfer stations that collect, store, and transfer municipal solid waste, whether or not they also collect: (1) Source separated waste derived from motor vehicles, such as tires, lead acid batteries, or used oil; and/or (2) Common household or commercial machinery, such as appliances, office equipment, or lawn mowers. III. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to any noncommercial antique motor vehicle restoration activities involving antique motor vehicles over 25 years old, where the owner or lessee demonstrates that each of the following requirements are met: (a) All antique motor vehicles kept on the premises are owned by the property owner or lessee; and (b) All antique motor vehicles and parts of antique motor vehicles are kept out of view of the public and abutters by means of storage inside a permanent structure, or by suitable fencing which complies with the fencing requirements of RSA 236:123, or by trees or shrubbery sufficient to block visual access year round; and (c) Any combination of antique motor vehicles or parts of antique motor vehicles that are not stored inside a permanent structure shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this section and shall not exceed a total amount of 5 vehicles. For purposes of this section, the sum of the parts of antique motor vehicles that equal in bulk to one antique motor vehicle shall be counted as one antique motor vehicle; and (d) All mechanical repairs and modifications are performed out of view of the public and abutters; and (e) Not more than one unregistered and uninspected motor vehicle that is not over 25 years old shall be kept on the premises; and (f) The use of the premises is in compliance with all municipal land use ordinances and regulations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:9-904 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 9-904
383-A:9-904 Consumer Complaints.
Status: in_force

I. Consumer complaints naming state banks or credit unions, which are filed in writing, shall be forwarded via electronic mail or certified mail to the state bank or credit union for response within 10 days of receipt by the department. Not later than 30 days following receipt of such complaint, the state bank or credit union shall conduct an investigation of the complaint and either: (a) Make appropriate corrections in the account of the consumer and transmit to the consumer and the department written notification of such corrections, including documentary evidence of any corrections; or (b) Transmit a written explanation or clarification to the consumer and the department which sets forth the reasons why the state bank or credit union believes its actions are correct, including copies of documentary evidence supporting the explanation or clarification. II. State banks or credit unions which are unable to comply with the time frames prescribed in this section because of extenuating circumstances may make a written request to the commissioner for a waiver of such time frames. Requests for waivers shall be either granted or denied within 5 days of receipt by the department. Waivers shall not be granted or considered unless the request for waiver: (a) Is received by the department within 20 days following the state bank's or credit union's receipt of the complaint; (b) Specifies the reason for the request; and (c) Specifies a date certain by which the state bank or credit union shall comply with the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 565:8 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 565 / Section 8
565:8 Plaintiff.
Status: in_force

In such suit the defendant shall be called to answer to the "judge of probate for the county of ... ," without mentioning the name of the judge. No suit on a bond shall be abated or discontinued by any vacancy or change in the office of judge.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 157-B:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 157-B / Section 9
157-B:9 Installation of New Elevators and New Accessibility Lifts; Fees.
Status: in_force

Detailed plans or specifications of each new or altered elevator or accessibility lift shall be submitted to and approved by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative before the construction of the elevator or accessibility lift may be started. Fee for examination of the plans or specifications is $4 per $1,000 of the valuation of the elevator or accessibility lift as covered by the blueprints. The minimum fee is $200.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 595-B:8 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 595-B / Section 8
595-B:8 Refusal to Permit Authorized Inspection.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly refuses to permit an inspection, testing or sampling lawfully authorized by a warrant issued pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-B:18 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-B / Section 18
408-B:18 Stay of Proceedings; Reopening Default Judgments.
Status: in_force

All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed 60 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have such judgment set aside by the same court that made such judgment and shall be permitted to defend against such suit on the merits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:17 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 17
294-A:17 Liability of Shareholders and Employees.
Status: in_force

I. Any reference to a professional corporation in this section shall include both domestic and foreign professional corporations. II. Every individual who renders professional services as an employee of a professional corporation shall be liable for any negligent or wrongful act or omission in which he personally participates to the same extent as if he rendered the services as a sole practitioner. An employee of a professional corporation shall not be liable for the conduct of other employees unless he is at fault in appointing, supervising, or cooperating with them. III. Every professional corporation whose employees perform professional services within the scope of their employment or of their apparent authority to act for the corporation shall be liable to the same extent as its employees. IV. Except as otherwise provided by law, the personal liability of a shareholder of a professional corporation shall be no greater in any respect than that of a shareholder of a corporation organized under the law of this state applicable to business corporations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:13-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 13-a
21-J:13-a Exemption From Rulemaking Requirement.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall be exempt from adopting, as rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, the requirements on all forms.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:49 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 49
12-G:49 Pilots Required.
Status: in_force

All vessels, except pleasure or fishing vessels or vessels of 150 gross tons or under, are required to be piloted by a pilot appointed by the authority into and out of the Piscataqua River and harbor from a point designated by the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-E:4 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-E / Section 4
294-E:4 Prospective Application.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after the effective date of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:18 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 18
471-C:18 Contents of Safe Deposit Box or Other Safekeeping Repository.
Status: in_force

All tangible and intangible property held in a safe deposit box or any other safekeeping repository in this state in the ordinary course of the holder's business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by other law, which remain unclaimed by the owner for more than 5 years after the lease or rental period on the box or other repository has expired, are presumed abandoned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:6-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 6-a
170-E:6-a Registration of Day Care Providers Receiving State Funds.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who provides child day care services and receives state funds for such services, but is not required to be licensed under RSA 170-E:4 as a child day care agency, shall register with the department of health and human services. II. The department of health and human services shall maintain a registry of all providers of child day care services who are not required to be licensed under RSA 170-E:4, but who receive state funds for their services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-F:17 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-F / Section 17
162-F:17 Organization of Committees.
Status: in_force

I. The temporary chairman of each committee formed, who shall be the commissioner of the department of energy, shall call an organizational meeting within 90 days of formation. At the organizational meeting, the committee shall select a chairman to serve for a 3-year term, elect such other officers as the members shall determine, and establish a schedule of meetings for determining the requirements of the decommissioning fund. II. Each committee may hire such temporary help, including consultants, as it deems necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter. The committee shall establish an amount to be paid to the resident member of the committee for each day actually engaged in the duties of the committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 217-B:1 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 217-B / Section 1
217-B:1 Freedom's Way Heritage Area Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the freedom's way heritage area, hereinafter referred to as the area, which shall include the cities and towns of Amherst, Brookline, Greenville, Hollis, Mason, Milford, Merrimack, Nashua, and New Ipswich. The purpose of such designation shall be to recognize the significant historic, cultural, and natural resources of the area and to preserve and interpret them for the education and inspiration of present and future generations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights of private property owners or of the cities and towns in the area to develop the lands, buildings, and resources in the manner they determine appropriate. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a management framework to assist the state and the area's municipalities in the development and implementation of integrated cultural, historical, land, and water resource management programs in cooperation with the federal government and the state in order to retain, enhance, and interpret the significant values of the natural and cultural resources in the area.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 427:40 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 427 / Section 40
427:40 Permits for Trucks.
Status: in_force

A permit shall be issued for each truck or other conveyance used by said licensee for the transportation of livestock and so described on the application for a license. The permit shall be carried in each vehicle so described. The fee for each permit shall be as prescribed by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 13
169-C:13 Burden of Proof.
Status: in_force

The petitioner has the burden to prove the allegations in support of the petition by a preponderance of the evidence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 357-F:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 357-F / Section 1
357-F:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Musical performance" means a musical performance, show, concert or other cultural event which includes vocal performances. II. "Person" means any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, and joint stock company as well as any individual. III. "Place of musical entertainment" means any privately or publicly owned and operated entertainment facility within the state, such as a theater, stadium, arena or other place where musical performances are held and for which an entry fee is charged. IV. "Promoter" means any person who produces, arranges, or stages a musical performance. V. "Ticket" means any piece of paper which indicates that the bearer has paid for entry or other evidence which permits entry to a place of musical entertainment. VI. "Ticket agent" means any person who is involved in the business of selling or reselling tickets or admission to a musical performance who charges a premium in excess of the price, plus taxes, printed on the ticket.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4-B:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4-B / Section 3
4-B:3 Term Life Insurance.
Status: in_force

The state shall provide a term life insurance policy for any governor. The policy shall provide a face value death benefit in an amount equal to the annual salary provided the governor in RSA 94:1-a. The state shall pay all premiums associated with the policy. The policy shall be in effect only as long as the governor serves in that capacity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:25 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 25
417:25 Attorney General.
Status: in_force

When requested by the commissioner, the attorney general may assign an assistant attorney general to assist the unit in the performance of its duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:77 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 77
189:77 Civil Remedies.
Status: in_force

I. Any taxpayer in the taxing district who is aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may petition the superior court for declaratory and equitable relief. II. The superior court may order declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief. III. Any taxpayer who prevails on any claim brought pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:116 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 116
282-A:116 Segregation of Special Risks.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of employment security shall investigate and report upon the degree of unemployment hazard in various industries and occupations and their cost to the unemployment fund. He shall recommend to employers in industries or occupations showing an excessive cost to the fund means for stabilizing employment. He shall also, if necessary, recommend to the legislature a higher rate of contribution for any classification of industries or occupations in which unemployment is excessive or chronic.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230-A:18 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230-A / Section 18
230-A:18 Intergovernmental Agreements.
Status: in_force

The powers described in this chapter may be exercised jointly by the state and any municipality, or by 2 or more municipalities, utilizing RSA 53-A or any other lawful means of agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:8-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 8-a
153:8-a Approval of Plans for Construction or Revision of all State Buildings Required.
Status: in_force

I. The state fire marshal or, by his or her direction, the deputy fire marshal shall be responsible for: (a) Approval of all plans for construction or revision of all state buildings and properties, including the university system and the community college system of New Hampshire, as to compliance with the state building code and state fire code. (b) Enforcement of the state fire code. (c) With approval of the commissioner of safety, adoption of rules relative to the granting of exceptions or variances under this paragraph, and rules to be known as the state fire code as provided in RSA 153:5. (d) Development, in consultation with the commissioner of safety and the commissioner of administrative services, of a schedule for the periodic safety inspection of all occupied public buildings owned by the state. II. When performing his duties under paragraph I, the state fire marshal or the deputy fire marshal shall consider the written recommendations of the local fire chief and the local building inspector.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:22-c — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 22-c
491:22-c Availability of Remedy.
Status: in_force

The remedy of declaratory judgment to determine the coverage of a liability insurance policy under RSA 491:22, 22-a, and 22-b shall also be available in the United States district court for the district of New Hampshire when that court may properly adjudicate the matter under the laws of the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-O:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-O / Section 5
358-O:5 Representation of Being Specially Selected.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall represent that another person has been specially selected in connection with the sale or lease or solicitation for sale or lease of goods, property or service, unless the selection process is designed to reach a particular type or types of persons. II. The use of any language that may lead a reasonable person to believe he has been specially selected, including but not limited to, "carefully selected," or "You have been selected to receive," or "You have been chosen," shall be considered a representation of the type governed by this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:36 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 36
21:36 Standard Time.
Status: in_force

The standard time within the state, except as hereinafter provided, shall be based on the mean astronomical time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich, known and designated by the federal statute as "Eastern Standard Time." At 2 o'clock ante-meridian of the second Sunday in March of each year, the standard time in this state shall be advanced one hour, at 2 o'clock ante-meridian of the first Sunday in November of each year, the standard time in this state shall, by the retarding of one hour, be made to coincide with the astronomical time hereinbefore described as Eastern Standard Time, so that between the second Sunday in March at 2 o'clock ante-meridian and the first Sunday in November at 2 o'clock ante-meridian in each year the standard time in this state shall be one hour in advance of the United States Standard Time. In all laws, statutes, orders, decrees, rules, and regulations relating to the time of performance by any officer or department of this state, or of any county, city, town, or district thereof, or relating to the time in which any rights accrue or determine, or within which any act shall or shall not be performed by any person subject to the jurisdiction of this state, or of any county, city, town, or district thereof, and in all contracts or choses in action made or to be performed in this state, it shall be understood and intended that the time shall be as set forth in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 10
143:10 License Required.
Status: in_force

No person, firm or corporation shall, within the state, put up for sale in package form any beverage without having obtained a license, to be issued by the department of health and human services. Any New Hampshire beverage manufacturers offering product direct to consumer that hold a valid food service license under RSA 143-A from the from the department or from a self-inspecting municipality shall not be required to obtain a separate license under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195:15 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195 / Section 15
195:15 State Aid.
Status: in_force

The state aid to which a cooperative elementary and/or secondary district shall be entitled shall be the total of those shares of the aid to which the pupils attending the cooperative district would have entitled the pre-existing districts, had they remained in the pre-existing districts. For the purposes of crediting the cooperative district's adequate education cost to the pre-existing districts, each such pre-existing district shall have its adequate education cost under RSA 198:38, VII credited against its share of the cooperative school district budget. However, cooperative school districts formed by 2 or more pre-existing districts whose boundaries approximate those of a single township in which they are located shall be treated as a single school district for the purposes of this section.