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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230-A:5 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230-A / Section 5
230-A:5 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Any owner of land or other property aggrieved by a finding of the layout authority on the matter of occasion for the layout of a highway planning corridor or alteration thereof, may appeal to the superior court, for the county in which such land or other property is situated, by petition within 60 days after the filing of the return with the secretary of state as provided in RSA 230-A:6. The burden of proof shall be upon the party seeking to set aside any finding of the layout authority to show that such decision is unlawful or unreasonable. All findings of the layout authority upon all questions of fact properly before the court shall be prima facie lawful and reasonable. The decision appealed from shall not be set aside or vacated, except for errors of law, unless the court is persuaded by the balance of probabilities, on the evidence before it, that said finding is unreasonable or unlawful.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-B:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-B / Section 3
9-B:3 Definition.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "smart growth" means the control of haphazard and unplanned development and the use of land which results over time, in the inflation of the amount of land used per unit of human development, and of the degree of dispersal between such land areas. "Smart growth" also means the development and use of land in such a manner that its physical, visual, or audible consequences are appropriate to the traditional and historic New Hampshire landscape. Smart growth may include denser development of existing communities, encouragement of mixed uses in such communities, the protection of villages, and planning so as to create ease of movement within and among communities. Smart growth preserves the integrity of open space in agricultural, forested, and undeveloped areas. The results of smart growth may include, but shall not be limited to: I. Vibrant commercial activity within cities and towns. II. Strong sense of community identity. III. Adherence to traditional settlement patterns when siting municipal and public buildings and services. IV. Ample alternate transportation modes. V. Uncongested roads. VI. Decreased water and air pollution. VII. Clean aquifer recharge areas. VIII. Viable wildlife habitat. IX. Attractive views of the landscape. X. Preservation of historic village centers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:70-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 70-a
275:70-a Noncompete Agreements for Low-Wage Employees Prohibited.
Status: in_force

I. In this section: (a) "Employer" shall have the same meaning as in RSA 279:1, XI. (b) "Low-wage employee" means an employee who earns an hourly rate less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal minimum wage. (c) "Noncompete agreement" means an agreement between an employer and a low-wage employee that restricts such low-wage employee from performing: (1) Work for another employer for a specified period of time; (2) Work in a specified geographical area; or (3) Work for another employer that is similar to such low-wage employee's work for the employer who is a party to the agreement. II. (a) No employer shall require a low-wage employee to enter into a noncompete agreement. (b) A noncompete agreement entered into between an employer and a low-wage employee shall be void and unenforceable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:15 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 15
265:15 Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down other than accidentally, remove, or possess any of the following items, or any part thereof, which have been previously installed by lawful authority: (a) Any official control device; or (b) Any railroad sign or signal; or (c) Any inscription, shield or insignia found on any of the above. II. (a) No person shall use or attempt to use any device designed or intended to change, disrupt, or interfere with the operation of a traffic signal. (b) A person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if convicted under this paragraph. (c) This paragraph shall not apply to the following persons, who shall be permitted to use traffic signal preemption technology for emergency response purposes: (1) Federal, state, or local law enforcement personnel while in the course of their official duties. (2) Firefighters while in the course of their official duties. (3) Emergency medical services personnel while in the course of their official duties. (4) State or municipal department of transportation or highway personnel while in the course of their official duties. (d) The exemptions set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)-(c)(4) shall only apply to such personnel when they are operating licensed ambulances, licensed fire apparatus, or government-owned vehicles. (e) This paragraph shall not apply to personnel operating fixed-route public transportation buses while in regularly-scheduled service, who shall be permitted to use traffic signal prioritization technology for congestion management purposes. III. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $150.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 5
374:5 Additions and Improvements.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of enabling the commission and the department of energy to perform their duty to keep informed as provided in RSA 374:4, every public utility, before making any addition, extension, or capital improvement to its fixed property in this state, except under emergency conditions, shall report to the commission and the department of energy the probable cost of such addition, extension, or capital improvement whenever the probable cost thereof exceeds a reasonable amount to be prescribed by general or special order of the commission. For this purpose, the commission may classify public utilities according to the amount of their respective fixed capital accounts, and prescribe a reasonable limitation for each such classification. In no case shall the minimum amount prescribed be less than 1/4 of one percent of such fixed capital account as of December 31 of the preceding year, or $10,000, whichever is the smaller amount. Reports shall be filed in writing within such reasonable time as may be prescribed by the commission before starting actual construction on any addition, extension, or improvement. The commission shall have discretion to exclude the cost of any such addition, extension, or capital improvement from the rate base of said utility where such written report thereof shall not have been filed in advance as herein provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:75 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 75
669:75 Vacancies in Other Offices.
Status: in_force

Vacancies in the offices of constable, sewer commissioner, town assessor, overseers of public welfare, library trustee, and any other optional offices where no other method of filling a vacancy shall be provided by vote of the town shall be filled by appointment made by the board of selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:14 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 14
477:14 Neglect to Record.
Status: in_force

If a person having an unrecorded deed or other evidence of title of real estate in his possession neglects to record the same, or refuses to allow the same to be recorded, for the space of 30 days after being thereto requested in writing by a person having an interest in such estate, any justice, upon complaint thereof, may issue his warrant and cause such person to be brought before him for examination, and, if sufficient cause for such neglect or refusal is not shown, may order such deed or evidence of title to be recorded, and commit the person to jail until such order is performed and payment of costs is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-C:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-C / Section 5
53-C:5 Existing Operations.
Status: in_force

Any existing contract, license, permit, resolution or other accepted authorization for a cable television system which is in operation as of April 2, 1974, or for a cable television system which has substantially completed the installation of equipment and facilities as of such date, shall be deemed to be a franchise under the provisions of this chapter until the earlier of the expiration of its stated term, if any, or the date of any renewal or amendment required under applicable Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, as amended from time to time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 448-A:3 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 448-A / Section 3
448-A:3 Duration of Lien.
Status: in_force

Any person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations, including an insurance carrier, making any payment to such patient or to his attorneys or heirs or legal representatives, or to any other person as compensation for the injury sustained, after the filing and receipt of such notice, without paying to such hospital or home health care provider the amount of its lien or so much thereof as can be satisfied out of the moneys due under any final judgment or compromise or settlement agreement after paying the amount of any prior liens, shall for a period of one year from the date of payment to such patient or his heirs, attorneys or legal representatives, or other person, as aforesaid, be and remain liable to such hospital or home health care provider for the amount which the hospital or home health care provider was entitled to receive; and any association, corporation or other institution maintaining such hospital or home health care provider may, within such period, enforce its lien by a suit at law against the person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations making any such payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261-B:3 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261-B / Section 3
261-B:3 Authorized Organizations.
Status: in_force

I. Organizations that have statutory authority to issue decals (i) shall have been granted and continue to hold tax exempt status under 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(8), or 501(c)(10) to participate in the multi-use decal number plate program, (ii) shall have a New Hampshire address registered with the department of justice or, if the organization is not required to register with the department of justice, shall be locally chartered by a national organization, and (iii) shall not be named for, or associated with, a political issue or a person who seeks, holds, or has held a public office. To issue decals under this chapter, an organization shall file an annual report with the director of motor vehicles, in a format and time established by the director, containing the following: (a) Address of the organization's headquarters. (b) Name, address, and telephone number of the coordinator of the organization's decal program. (c) A sample of the decal to be issued. (d) A statement verifying that the images used in the decals do not infringe on any other person's intellectual property or a release from the owner authorizing the use of the images. (e) A list of persons receiving decals from the organization and the sequence number assigned to each person. (f) Fees received by the organization and their distribution. (g) Verification of the organization's continuing status as a tax-exempt organization under 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(8), or 501(c)(10). (h) A statement that the organization will continue to participate in the program. II. An organization may end its participation in the multi-use decal number plate program by written notification to the director of motor vehicles and filing a final annual report within 30 days of the notification. III. Participation in the multi-use decal number plate program shall terminate automatically if the organization fails to file its annual report under paragraph I or files a report that does not include the statement required by subparagraph I(h). IV. A person displaying the decal of an organization that is no longer participating in the program on a multi-use decal number plate may continue to display the decal until the next expiration of the vehicle's registration. V. Organizations shall allow a purchaser of a decal to purchase a new decal no less frequently than every 36 months. VI. Organizations authorized to issue decals may offer more than one decal design for their organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:13 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 13
31:13 Due Date; Refunding.
Status: in_force

The notes originally issued for such loans shall be payable not later than the tenth day of December following the next annual tax assessment after their issue; but by vote of the city councils, or at a legal town or district meeting, such notes may be renewed from time to time in whole or in part pending determination of the amount recoverable on account of the funds, or may be refunded in whole or in part by the issue of bonds of the municipality subject in all other respects to the provisions of RSA 33.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479-A:17 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479-A / Section 17
479-A:17 Bylaws.
Status: in_force

The administration of every property shall be governed by bylaws, a true copy of which shall be annexed to the declaration and made a part thereof. No modification of or amendment to the bylaws shall be valid unless set forth in an amendment to the declaration and such amendment is duly recorded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:15-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 15-a
21-P:15-a Hazardous Materials Incident Response Coordinator.
Status: in_force

There is created within the department of safety, division of fire safety, the classified position of hazardous materials incident response coordinator. The coordinator shall oversee the preparedness of the state's regional hazardous materials response teams as provided in RSA 21-P:12, III. During full-time service as hazardous materials incident response coordinator, the hazardous materials incident response coordinator shall be eligible to be a group II member, if he or she was a group II member or receiving a group II retirement allowance prior to being hired into this position.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6-B:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6-B / Section 1
6-B:1 Office of Investment and Debt Management.
Status: in_force

There is established within the state treasury an office of investment and debt management which shall be under the executive direction of a deputy treasurer appointed by the treasurer. The deputy treasurer shall be a person qualified by training and experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-C:6 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-C / Section 6
275-C:6 Duties and Powers.
Status: in_force

The commission shall have the following duties and powers: I. To advise the governor, appropriate state agencies, and the public on matters pertaining to public policy and the administration of programs, services and facilities for persons with a disability in New Hampshire; II. To encourage the development of coordinated, interdepartmental goals and objectives and the coordination of programs, services and facilities among all state departments and private providers of service as they relate to persons with a disability; III. To serve as a source of information to the public regarding all services to persons with a disability; IV. To review and make comment to the governor, state agencies, the legislature, and the public concerning adequacy of state programs, plans and budgets for services to persons with a disability and for funding under the various federal grant programs; V. To research, formulate and advocate plans, programs and policies which will serve the needs of persons with a disability, which may include an assessment of the needs of persons with disabilities, a census of services provided by public and private organizations, identification of unfilled needs, long term goals, short term objectives, action plans to meet objectives and measures of performance. The commission shall be guided by the goal of formulating an integrated, comprehensive, statewide plan to address the needs of persons with a disability; VI. To make annual reports to the governor on the activities of the commission. VII. To design, produce, and issue special registration tags and certificates for permanent service animal registration and licensing. VIII. To adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) The application procedure for waiver requests. (b) Information required on an application for waiver request. (c) The fee for an application for waiver request. (d) Other matters related to the administration of applications for waiver requests.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:90 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 90
259:90 Revocation.
Status: in_force

"Revocation" shall mean the termination by formal action of the department or of a court of competent jurisdiction of a person's driver's license or privilege to drive on the ways of this state, or of any other license, registration or permit issued by the department. After a license, registration, permit or privilege has been revoked, no application for reissue of said license, registration, permit, or privilege may be acted upon by the department until the expiration of the period of revocation. The revocation of any license, registration, permit, or privilege shall remain in effect until a license, registration, or permit has been reissued or the privilege has been restored by the department. If the license, registration, or permit expires during the period of revocation, the person shall be required to obtain a new license, registration, or permit at the regular fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:93-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 93-a
263:93-a Disqualification and Out-of-Service Orders.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person who knowingly drives a commercial motor vehicle that is subject to an out-of-service order shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor for a first offense, or a class A misdemeanor for any subsequent offense within a 10-year period, and the person's commercial driver license or privilege to drive shall be suspended for not less than 180 days nor more than one year for a first offense, for not less than 2 years nor more than 5 years for a second offense within a 10-year period, or for not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years for a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period. II. Any person who knowingly transports hazardous materials in a commercial motor vehicle that is subject to an out-of-service order or who operates a commercial motor vehicle designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, while such vehicle is subject to an out-of-service order shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and the person's commercial driver license or privilege to drive shall be suspended for not less than 180 days nor more than 2 years for a first offense, or for not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years for a second or subsequent offense within a 10-year period. III. Any person who knowingly requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an out-of-service order shall be: (a) If a natural person, guilty of a class B misdemeanor for a first offense, or a class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense within a 10-year period. (b) If any other person, guilty of a class A misdemeanor. IV. If a driver or employer is defaulted for failing to appear in court after being charged under paragraphs I-III, the court shall enter a guilty finding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:11 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 11
507:11 Change of Venue.
Status: in_force

The superior court may change the venue in any civil proceeding when justice or convenience requires it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:31 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 31
329:31 Civil Liability; Duty to Warn.
Status: in_force

I. A physician licensed under this chapter has a duty to warn of, or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from, a client's violent behavior when the client has communicated to such physician a serious threat of physical violence against a clearly identified or reasonably identifiable victim or victims, or a serious threat of substantial damage to real property. II. The duty may be discharged by, and no monetary liability or cause of action may arise against, a physician licensed under this chapter if the physician makes reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to the victim or victims, notifies the police department closest to the client's or potential victim's residence, or obtains civil commitment of the client to the state mental health system. III. No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning client privacy or confidentiality against a physician licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to third parties in an effort to discharge a duty under paragraph II. IV. For purposes of this section, "physician" shall include persons providing treatment under the supervision of a physician licensed under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:73 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 73
304-C:73 Contributions by Managers.
Status: in_force

A manager of a limited liability company who is a member may make contributions to the limited liability company as a member and may share as a member in the profits and losses of the limited liability company and in distributions from it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:20 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 20
32:20 At Special Meetings.
Status: in_force

So long as the provisions of this subdivision remain in force in any municipality, no appropriation shall be made at any special meeting for any purpose not approved by the budget committee, unless it is within the allowable 10 percent increase if RSA 32:18 has been adopted, except as provided in RSA 32:19 or 32:18-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 478-A:6 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 478-A / Section 6
478-A:6 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. section 7003(b).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:7 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 7
4:7 Availability of Space.
Status: in_force

To the extent that the operation of the foregoing provision is limited by the availability of adequate office space, as determined by the governor and council, said provision shall take effect when such space becomes available, and the governor and council shall thereupon assign such space.