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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:8-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 8-b
9:8-b Adoption of Operating Budget.
Status: in_force

The general court shall not adopt an operating budget for any fund, or any other legislation which provides for appropriations, which exceed the state's total estimated revenues from existing, increased, or new taxes, fees, operating income and other sources. If the estimated revenues of the state for the ensuing biennium as set forth in the budget on the basis of existing laws, plus the estimated amounts in the treasury at the close of the year in progress available for expenditure in the ensuing biennial period is less than the aggregate recommended for the ensuing biennial period as contained in the budget, the general court shall adopt a budget in which such deficit shall be met, whether by an increase in the state tax or the imposition of new taxes, increased rates on existing taxes, or otherwise; and if the aggregate of such estimated revenues, plus estimated balances in the treasury is greater than such recommended appropriations for the ensuing biennial period, the general court shall adopt a budget applying such surplus to the reduction of debt or otherwise, to the reduction in taxation, or to such other action as is in the interest of the public welfare. Such operating budget shall not use bonded indebtedness to fund operating appropriations. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the use of projected lapses in determining compliance with this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:38 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 38
458-A:38 Costs and Expenses.
Status: in_force

If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under RSA 458-A:36 or RSA 458-A:37.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:31 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 31
287-D:31 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

This subdivision shall not apply to: I. Dispenser devices approved by the commission which are located at the regular meeting place of, or at a facility owned, leased, or utilized by, a charitable organization licensed under RSA 287-E:20. II. Bona-fide redemption slot machines or redemption poker machines at a family entertainment center. III. Cruise ships which are equipped with gambling machines whose primary purpose is touring. Any such cruise ship shall be allowed to temporarily enter New Hampshire coastal waters and ports for up to 48 hours, provided that all gambling machines on board are not in use or capable of being used while in New Hampshire coastal waters and ports. For the purposes of this paragraph "cruise ship" means any vessel which is capable of providing overnight accommodations for 500 or more people. IV. An antique gambling machine in the possession of a collector which is not maintained or operated for gambling purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:28-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 28-a
671:28-a School Board Member Pro Tem.
Status: in_force

If a school board member is absent from or unable to perform his or her duties for all or any part of the day at any school district election, the school board member is authorized to appoint a school board member pro tem to perform his or her duties. If one or more school board members are absent or unable to perform their duties and have not appointed school board members pro tem, or if a school board member pro tem is absent or unable to perform his or her duties for all or any part of the day, the moderator is authorized to appoint school board members pro tem to perform their duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 429:4 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 429 / Section 4
429:4 Moveable Frame Hives Required.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or maintain honey bees in any hives other than modern, moveable, frame hives which permit the thorough examination of every comb in order to detect the presence of bee diseases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 129:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 129 / Section 1
129:1 City and Town Health Officers Association.
Status: in_force

Town and city health officers shall be entitled to receive the actual expenses incurred by them in attending the yearly meeting of the New Hampshire Health Officers Association, the same to be audited by the selectmen of towns and the finance committee of cities respectively and paid out of the town or city treasury.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:5-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 5-a
197:5-a Budget.
Status: in_force

The school board, if the school district is not controlled by the municipal budget act, shall prepare a budget for the annual or any special meeting upon a form prescribed and provided by the commissioner of revenue administration and shall post the same with and at the same time as the warrant for the meeting is posted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-304 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 3-304
564-F:3-304 Pre-Formation Transactions.
Status: in_force

All persons who purport to act as or on behalf of a foundation while knowing that a foundation had not been formed under this chapter are jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while acting in that manner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-B:7 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-B / Section 7
171-B:7 Examination.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a person sought to be admitted to submit to an examination by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, who shall have experience and training in developmental and intellectual disabilities, who is designated by the court. The expert so designated shall file with the court at least 7 days prior to the day of the hearing, a written report. The report shall include the examiner's opinions as to the following: I. Whether the person sought to be admitted meets the standard in RSA 171-B:2, IV and V; II. Whether involuntary admission is necessary; and III. If paragraphs I and II are met, the facility or program which can best provide the degree of security, services and treatment needed for the person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-E:14 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-E / Section 14
135-E:14 Petitions for Release.
Status: in_force

A person may file a petition for discharge at any time after commitment under this chapter without the approval of the commissioner, or his or her designee. Notice of the petition shall be provided to the commissioner and to the county attorney or attorney general. After reviewing the petition filed by the person the court may request the commissioner or county attorney or attorney general to respond to the petition. The commissioner or county attorney or attorney general is not required to respond to a petition filed pursuant to this section unless ordered to do so by the court. If the court determines that appointment of counsel may assist in an appropriate resolution of the petition, and the person is indigent, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the person. If the court determines that the petition is without merit on its face, the court may deny the petition without a hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130-A:5-d — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130-A / Section 5-d
130-A:5-d Sale and Rental of Property.
Status: in_force

After July 1, 2024, the following shall require certification of lead safety pursuant to this chapter prior to being used as either a residential rental unit or as a day care facility: I. Newly-constructed rental units within buildings erected prior to January 1, 1978. For the purposes of this section "newly-constructed rental units" means rental units being converted from a use other than residential rental housing. II. Newly-licensed day care facilities within buildings erected prior to January 1, 1978.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:47 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 47
304-A:47 Annual Fee for Secretary of State.
Status: in_force

I. Each domestic registered limited liability partnership, and each foreign registered limited liability partnership registered under this chapter shall pay an annual fee. II. The first annual fee shall be paid to the secretary of state between January 1 and April 1 of the year following the calendar year in which the limited liability partnership was registered; provided, however, that a limited liability partnership that has registered at any time between December 1 of the preceding year and April 1 shall not be required to pay an annual fee during that year. Subsequent annual fees shall be paid to the secretary of state between January 1 and April 1 of the following calendar years. III. Each domestic and foreign registered limited liability partnership that fails or refuses to pay its annual fee for any year on or before April 1 shall be subject to an additional fee as set out in RSA 304-A:51, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:4-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 631 / Section 4-a
631:4-a Harm or Threats to Certain Government Officials.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a class A felony if he or she causes bodily injury to, or commits any other crime against, a sitting member of the general court, an executive councilor, a past or present governor, member of the judiciary, marital master, or member of their immediate family, for the purpose of influencing such official's action or in retaliation for action taken as a part of an official's government duties. II. A person is guilty of a class B felony if he or she threatens bodily injury or threatens to commit any other crime against a sitting member of the general court, an executive councilor, a past or present governor, member of the judiciary, marital master, or member of their immediate family, for the purpose of influencing such official's action or in retaliation for action taken as a part of an official's government duties. III. Violations of this statute shall be prosecuted by the office of the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-P:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-P / Section 1
126-P:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. II. "Department" means the department of health and human services. II-a. "Family mutual support organization" means a nonprofit corporation that provides family mutual support services, as defined in paragraph III and further described in RSA 126-P:2, III and IV. III. "Family mutual support services" that is, families helping families, include, but are not limited to, culturally relevant, family-focused educational, informational, referral, and advocacy services that support families in their roles as primary caregivers for adults and children with mental conditions and that help families navigate through the multiple service systems they encounter. IV. "Mental conditions" means mental disorders as defined in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM), excluding those disorders designated by a "V Code" in the DSM.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:184 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 184
231:184 Excavation in Highway.
Status: in_force

No person or corporation shall dig up any highway or public ground for the purpose of laying water or gas pipes, or other pipes or structures therein, or of repairing the same, without first obtaining the consent of the commissioner of transportation or his division engineer when the excavation is in any state-maintained highway and in all other cases the consent of the selectmen or highway agent of the town or the mayor and aldermen or street commissioner of the city; except, in cases of emergency where the public health or safety is endangered, such action may be taken as provided in RSA 236:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:14-d — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 14-d
189:14-d Termination of Employment.
Status: in_force

Employees of a school administrative unit or school district in this state who have been convicted of homicide, an offense involving child sexual abuse images, aggravated felonious sexual assault, felonious sexual assault, or kidnapping, in this state or under any statute prohibiting the same conduct in another state, territory or possession of the United States, shall have their employment terminated by the school administrative unit or school district after it receives notice of the conviction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:15 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 15
170-E:15 Operation Without a License.
Status: in_force

Whenever the department is advised, or has reason to believe, that any person is operating a child day care agency without a license or permit, or in violation of any of the provisions of this subdivision, it may make an investigation to ascertain the facts. If it finds that such person is operating or has operated without a license or permit, or in violation of any of the provisions of this subdivision, the department shall issue by certified mail a notice informing such person of the violation and requesting that it cease operating within 24 hours of the date notice is received. The department may report the results of its investigation to the attorney general or to the appropriate county attorney for prosecution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:1-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 1-b
12-A:1-b General Provisions.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the recommendation of the commissioner of natural and cultural resources after consultation with division directors concerned and the advisory commission established by this chapter, the governor and council are authorized to approve revisions in internal administrative departmental organization as the governor and council find from time to time may improve or make more economical the administration of the department; provided, however, no such change shall eliminate any then existing position within the classified service unless such position shall then be vacant, or, if filled, its incumbent has been transferred to an equivalent or higher paid position of like tenure. II. With the approval of the governor and council and of the director of personnel the commissioner of natural and cultural resources after consultation with directors of divisions concerned and the advisory commission is authorized to transfer classified personnel, appropriations or portions thereof relating thereto as well as necessary equipment, within any division or between divisions of the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 98-B:7 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 98-B / Section 7
98-B:7 Travel Expenses of Employees of Other Governments.
Status: in_force

A receiving agency in this state, may, in accordance with the travel regulations of such agency, pay travel expenses of persons assigned thereto under this chapter during the period of such assignments on the same basis as if they were regular employees of the receiving agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-L:17 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-L / Section 17
21-L:17 Administrative Support.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall provide all necessary and reasonable clerical support requested by the appeals board. At a minimum the commissioner shall: I. Provide all necessary clerical and support personnel and services in order to: (a) Prepare notices and other documents required under RSA 541-A as directed by the appeals board and distribute such notices and documents upon the approval of the appeals board; (b) Schedule the conduct of all appeals board proceedings, with the approval of the appeals board, so as to insure timely and efficient conduct of such proceedings; (c) Prepare and maintain the record, required by RSA 541-A, of all adjudicative proceedings conducted by the appeals board. II. Provide comfortable and adequate space for the use of the appeals board in performing its official duties. III. Prepare, maintain as a public record, and continuously update a document which shall summarize the findings and decisions of the appeals board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:6.04 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 6.04
293-A:6.04 Fractional Shares.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation may: (1) issue fractions of a share or pay in money the value of fractions of a share; (2) arrange for disposition of fractional shares by the shareholders; (3) issue scrip in registered or bearer form entitling the holder to receive a full share upon surrendering enough scrip to equal a full share. (b) Each certificate representing scrip must be conspicuously labeled "scrip" and must contain the information required by RSA 293-A:6.25(b). (c) The holder of a fractional share is entitled to exercise the rights of a shareholder, including the right to vote, to receive dividends, and to participate in the assets of the corporation upon liquidation. The holder of scrip is not entitled to any of these rights unless the scrip provides for them. (d) The board of directors may authorize the issuance of scrip subject to any condition considered desirable, including: (1) that the scrip will become void if not exchanged for full shares before a specified date; and (2) that the shares for which the scrip is exchangeable may be sold and the proceeds paid to the scripholders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-J:10 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-J / Section 10
227-J:10 Care of Slash and Mill Residue; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever pushes over, cuts, saws, or operates on or causes to be pushed over, cut, sawed, or operated on any timber, brush, lumber, or wood shall dispose of the slash and mill residue caused by such action so that slash and mill residue shall not remain: I. In any stream, river, or brook which normally flows throughout the year or in any other standing body of water, public highway, or active railroad bed. II. On the property of another, or in a cemetery. III. Within 25 feet of land of another, or fourth order stream. IV. Within 50 feet of any great pond, any standing body of water 10 acres or more in area, public highway, or active railroad bed. V. Within 100 feet of any occupied structure as defined in RSA 635:1, III, including all barns, sheds, and other storage buildings, except a temporary lumber camp. VI. Disposal of slash and mill residue shall be in such manner that it is disposed of within the area between 50 feet and 150 feet of any great pond, standing body of water 10 acres or more in area, or public highway so it lies on the ground and no part of the slash or residue extends more than 4 feet above the ground. VII. If more than one of the limitations in paragraphs I-VI on the disposal of slash and mill residue shall be applicable, the most restrictive shall control. VIII. Any person who pushes over, cuts, saws, or operates on or who causes to be pushed over, cut, sawed, or operated on any such timber, brush, lumber or wood, or any owner of land where cutting is done, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each 200 linear feet or fraction thereof of property boundaries, water frontage, public highway, and railroad frontage from which the slash and mill residue is not properly removed or disposed of as provided under RSA 227-J:10, I-VII, within 30 days after such cutting unless an extension is approved by the director. If the person refuses or neglects to properly remove or dispose of the slash or mill residue within the time prescribed, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as provided in this paragraph for each subsequent 30-day period of refusal or neglect to so remove or dispose of such slash or mill residue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 180:3 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 180 / Section 3
180:3 Cancellation.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement, no beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor shall amend, cancel, terminate, or refuse to continue or renew any agreement, or cause a wholesale distributor to resign from an agreement, unless good cause can be established or proven for amendment, termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, noncontinuation, or resignation. Good cause shall include: (a) Revocation of the wholesale distributor's license to do business in the state, or suspension of the wholesale distributor's license when such suspension adversely affects the wholesale distributor's ability to sell beverages. (b) Bankruptcy or insolvency of the wholesale distributor. (c) Assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar disposition of the assets of the wholesale distributor. (d) Failure by the wholesale distributor to comply substantially, without reasonable excuse or justification, with any reasonable and material requirement, including but not limited to those specified in RSA 180:11, imposed upon the wholesale distributor by the beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor. (e) Fraudulent conduct of the wholesale distributor in its dealing with the beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor or the products of the beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor. II. The mere sale or purchase of a beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor shall not constitute good cause under paragraph I, unless the wholesale distributor declines to execute an agreement with the successor beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor within 30 days after receipt via certified mail return receipt requested. Such agreement must assign the same brand or brands and territory as previously held by the wholesaler distributor in its agreement with the prior beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor, but may impose different obligations upon the parties, which are commercially reasonable and attainable. The successor beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor shall have 60 days after purchase to provide the wholesale distributor with such an agreement or it shall waive its right to present a new agreement, in which case the agreement with the prior beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor shall continue in full force and effect.