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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 542:11 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 542 / Section 11
542:11 Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases.
Status: in_force

I. The parties to any contested issues in a domestic relations case in superior court may file a stipulation prior to trial in which the parties and their attorneys, if any, agree to submit the case to arbitration. Upon the approval of the court, said stipulation shall be considered an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration within the scope of RSA 542:1. Filing of the stipulation shall stay the trial of the suit until arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. II. The parties shall select an arbitrator who shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of New Hampshire. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include the name of the arbitrator. III. The parties shall be solely responsible for all fees and costs of arbitration. IV. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include all outstanding issues which have not been resolved by prior court order or court approved stipulation. V. The arbitrators shall issue written findings on all issues of law and fact. VI. The arbitrator's decision and findings shall be submitted to the superior court and shall have the same effect as the report of a marital master. VII. RSA 542:1, relative to validity of arbitration agreements, shall apply to this section when such agreements have been approved by the superior court. VIII. The following provisions shall apply to arbitration under this section: (a) RSA 542:2, relative to stay of proceedings brought in violation of arbitration agreements. (b) RSA 542:3, relative to remedy in case of default; jurisdiction; proceedings. (c) RSA 542:6, relative to depositions. IX. RSA 542:5, relative to witnesses, and RSA 542:7, relative to awards, shall apply to this section, except that there shall be only one arbitrator appointed. X. Any arbitration under this section may be terminated by the written agreement of all parties or at the written request of the arbitrator, in which case the matter shall be returned to the superior court. XI. Unless inconsistent with this section, all provisions of law relative to domestic relations shall apply to a proceeding under this section. XII. Nothing in this section shall restrict the court from enforcing existing orders, or granting and enforcing emergency orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 19
329-B:19 Civil Claims.
Status: in_force

Any person injured by the actions of a person engaged in the practice of unlicensed psychology, licensed school psychology-doctoral, or licensed school psychology-specialist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil action to recover damages suffered by reason of the violations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:56 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 56
282-A:56 Procedure.
Status: in_force

A hearing shall be conducted in such a manner as to ensure a fair and impartial hearing to the interested parties. The appeal tribunal shall hear the appeal de novo and shall not be bound by prior findings or determinations of the department of employment security although the records of said department shall be part of the evidence to be considered by the tribunal. An appeal shall be filed and presented and the hearing conducted in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner. Such rules need not conform to common law or statutory rules of evidence or other technical rules of procedure. The place and time of a hearing shall be determined by the commissioner. In no case shall a hearing proceed unless the chairman is present. With the agreement of all the parties the appeal tribunal may, without holding a hearing, remand a determination for redetermination pursuant to RSA 282-A:46 for the purpose of correcting obvious department error.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:34 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 34
282-A:34 Intoxication; Drugs; Theft.
Status: in_force

I. An unemployed individual who has been discharged for intoxication or use of controlled drugs as defined in RSA 318-B:1, VI, of such degree and rate of occurrence as to seriously hamper or interfere with the individual's work, shall be disqualified for benefits. Such disqualification shall continue until a period of not less than 4 weeks nor more than 26 weeks from the date of discharge, as may be determined by the commissioner, has passed and until such individual has earned wages as provided in RSA 282-A:32, I. II. An unemployed individual who has been discharged for a single theft or multiple thefts in the aggregate of an amount greater than $100 but less than $250, where such conduct is connected with his or her work, shall be disqualified for benefits. Such disqualification shall continue until a period of not less than 4 weeks nor more than 26 weeks from the date of discharge, as may be determined by the commissioner, has passed and until such individual has earned wages as provided in RSA 282-A:32, I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:11.06 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 11.06
293-A:11.06 Articles of Merger or Share Exchange.
Status: in_force

(a) After a plan of merger or share exchange has been adopted and approved as required by this chapter, articles of merger or share exchange shall be signed on behalf of each party to the merger or share exchange in accordance with RSA 293-A:1.20(f). The articles shall set forth: (1) either: (i) the plan of merger or share exchange, or (ii) a statement that the plan of merger or share exchange will be made available to any shareholder entitled to vote on the merger or share exchange upon the request of such shareholder to the president or secretary of the corporation; (2) the names of the parties to the merger or share exchange; (3) if the articles of incorporation of the survivor of a merger are amended, the amendments to the survivor's articles of incorporation, or if a new corporation is created as a result of a merger, the articles of incorporation of the new corporation; (4) if the plan of merger or share exchange required approval by the shareholders of a domestic corporation that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement that the plan was duly approved by the shareholders and, if voting by any separate voting group was required, by each such separate voting group, in the manner required by this chapter and the articles of incorporation; (5) if the plan of merger or share exchange did not require approval by the shareholders of a domestic corporation that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement to that effect; and (6) as to each foreign corporation or eligible entity that was a party to the merger or share exchange, a statement that the participation of the foreign corporation or eligible entity was duly authorized as required by the organic law of the corporation or eligible entity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:24 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 24
186-C:24 Mediation; Procedure.
Status: in_force

I. When disputes arise under this chapter, mediation shall be available through the office of the commissioner, department of education. Mediation shall be provided in accordance with the following: (a) Attempts to resolve conflicts between the parent or parents and a school district are encouraged. (b) Either party may be accompanied and advised at mediation by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the needs of children with disabilities. At least 5 days prior to the mediation conference, the mediator shall contact the parties to determine whether either party will be accompanied by an individual with special knowledge or training and shall notify the other party if such an individual will be in attendance. II. Mediation shall be provided as follows: (a) A request for mediation shall be made in writing by either party to the commissioner of education. The mediation request shall specify the issue or issues in dispute and the relief sought; (b) A mediation conference shall be conducted within 30 calendar days after receipt of a written request, which may be continued if mutually agreed to by the parties, at which time: (1) Issues shall be determined; (2) Options explored; and (3) Mediation attempts made within New Hampshire law. (c) The role of the mediator shall be: (1) To facilitate communication. (2) To define the issues and explore alternatives. (3) To remain neutral. (d) The mediation conference shall be: (1) Informal; and (2) Held at a time and place reasonably convenient and mutually agreeable to the parties in the dispute. (e) If the mediation results in agreement, the conclusions shall be incorporated into a written binding agreement signed by each party. If the mediation does not result in agreement, the mediator shall document the date and the participants at the meeting. No other record of the mediation shall be made. The mediator shall not be called as a witness in any additional proceedings in the specific case that the mediator mediates. (f) The mediator may terminate the mediation after at least one meeting if in the mediator's judgment the parties are not making progress toward resolving the issue or issues in dispute. (g) Pending the outcome of mediation, no change shall be made to a pupil's classification, program or placement, unless both parties agree to the change. III. The commissioner shall: (a) Appoint impartial mediators. (b) Assure that mediators receive appropriate training. (c) Assign mediators on a regional basis.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:31-a — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 31-a
471-C:31-a Subsequent Claims.
Status: in_force

For periods after January 1, 1985, any owner who comes forward to make a claim for assets which have escheated to the state or counties may petition for payment of those assets. Upon receiving sufficient proof of the validity of such owner claim , the administrator shall pay such claim to the owner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. For funds requested and approved, the governor is authorized to draw a warrant from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:22 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 22
622:22 Religious Ministrations.
Status: in_force

The rules and regulations established for the government of any prison, county correctional facility, or public charitable or reformatory institution shall provide for suitable religious instruction and ministration to the inmates.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 307:7 — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 307 / Section 7
307:7 Sale of Meetinghouse.
Status: in_force

If ownership of a meetinghouse is uncertain, the superior court, upon petition of any party interested therein, after due notice and a hearing of all parties in interest who desire to be heard, may order it to be sold and appoint a receiver for the purpose, and may make such further orders as may be necessary to complete the sale and divide the proceeds among the parties according to their respective interests in the property sold.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-H:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-H / Section 19
326-H:19 Offenses.
Status: in_force

I. It shall be a class A misdemeanor for any natural person, and a felony for any other person to: (a) Practice as a licensed dietitian under the guise of any diploma, permit, certificate, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued. (b) Impersonate in any manner a licensed dietitian by use of any title that contains the word "dietitian", use of the abbreviation "LD", or use any words, signs, symbols, or devices which represent a person licensed under this chapter. II. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any person to: (a) Sell, fraudulently obtain, or furnish any license established under this chapter or aid and abet such conduct. (b) Fail to notify the board of the suspension, probation, or revocation of any past or present license, certification, or registration required to practice as a dietitian in this or any other jurisdiction. (c) Make false representations or impersonate or act as proxy for another person or allow or aid any person to impersonate him or her in connection with any examination or application for licensure or request to be licensed. (d) Violate any other provision of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1306 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1306
383-E:13-1306 Powers and Privileges.
Status: in_force

A corporate credit union shall enjoy the powers and privileges of any other credit union incorporated under this chapter. In addition to such powers and privileges, and notwithstanding any limitations or restrictions found elsewhere in this chapter, a corporate credit union may: (a) Accept shares or deposits in any form from its members, from other state, regional or national credit unions, and from credit union organizations or associations; (b) Make loans to credit unions, to other state, regional or national corporate credit unions, organizations or associations of credit unions, and to other members; (c) Establish lines of credit for members and participate with other credit unions in making loans to its members under the terms and conditions determined by the board of directors; (d) Invest in the shares of or make deposits in credit unions; (e) Buy and sell any form of marketable debt obligations of domestic or foreign corporations or of federal, state or local government units; (f) Borrow from any source without limitation, accept demand deposits from any source, and issue notes or debentures; (g) Acquire or sell the assets and assume the liabilities of a member; and (h) Enter into agreements with credit unions to discount or purchase loans made under government-guaranteed loan programs, real estate loans made by members or any obligations of the United States or any agency thereof held by members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-C:4-407A — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-C / Section 4-407A
564-C:4-407A Charitable Remainder Unitrusts.
Status: in_force

(a) In the case of a charitable remainder unitrust within the meaning of section 664(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, in which the trust instrument contains an income exception described in section 664(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the trustee shall allocate receipts from each of the following assets in accordance with subsection (b), notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter: (1) an entity within the meaning of RSA 564-C:4-401(a); (2) an obligation to pay money to the trustee, including an obligation whose purchase price or value when it is acquired is less than its value at maturity; (3) a life insurance policy, unless the insured has died; (4) a private or commercial annuity, unless the payments within the meaning of RSA 564-C:4-409(a), have commenced; (5) a derivative within the meaning of RSA 564-C:4-414(a), except to the extent that the trustee accounts under RSA 564-C:4-403 for a transaction in that derivative; or (6) an asset-backed security within the meaning of RSA 564-C:4-415(a). (b) A trustee shall allocate to income the amount in excess of the asset's purchase price or the asset's value when it was acquired. A trustee shall allocate to principal the balance of the money or other property received. (c) This section shall apply to any charitable remainder unitrust created before, on, or after the effective date of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479:18-c — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479 / Section 18-c
479:18-c Nature of Authority.
Status: in_force

The powers and privileges conferred by RSA 479:18-a shall be deemed cumulative and are not intended to modify or supersede any such powers or privileges already available, in whole or in part, under other statutes or at common law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:3 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 456-B / Section 3
456-B:3 Notarial Acts in This State.
Status: in_force

I. A notarial act may be performed within this state by the following persons: (a) A notary public of this state; (b) A judge, marital master, clerk, deputy clerk, register of probate, or deputy register of probate of any court of this state; or (c) A justice of the peace of this state. II. Notarial acts performed within this state under federal authority as provided in RSA 456-B:5 have the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of this state. III. The signature, embossed official seal or the legible imprint of an electronic or rubber official stamp stating the name of the notary, and the words "notary public, New Hampshire" and the expiration date of the notary public's commission of a person performing a notarial act or for a justice of the peace the name of the justice and the expiration date of his or her commission typed, printed, or stamped on the document are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title. IV. Any person admitted to the practice of law in this state may administer an oath or affirmation for the purpose of taking oral testimony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551-A:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551-A / Section 1
551-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "International will" means a will executed in conformity with RSA 551-A:2 through RSA 551-A:5. II. "Authorized person" and "person authorized to act in connection with international wills" mean a person who by RSA 551-A:9, or by the laws of the United States including members of the diplomatic and consular service of the United States designated by Foreign Service Regulations, is empowered to supervise the execution of international wills.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:29-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 29-b
189:29-b Identification and Accommodation of Gifted and Talented Students.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "gifted and talented student" means a student identified as having unique academic, artistic, or athletic potential according to assessments selected and administered locally. II. Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, every New Hampshire public school shall submit to the department of education, no later than August 1, an annual narrative report detailing the policies, programs, and procedures that are in place to identify and accommodate the unique needs of gifted and talented students. If no such policies, programs, or procedures exist, the report shall so state. III. The department shall develop a standardized format for the submission of such information and shall reassess the format each year to ensure the required information is useful. The department shall make the reports available on its public Internet website.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:39 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 39
597:39 Procedure.
Status: in_force

The court, upon petition and notice to the county attorney, prosecutor or party interested, may order the discharge of any person imprisoned for inability to find sureties in a recognizance, upon such terms as may be deemed just.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 44:10 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 44 / Section 10
44:10 Budget Hearings.
Status: in_force

A public hearing on the annual budget of every city shall be held before the final adoption of said budget at such time and place as the city council shall direct, provided that notice of such public hearing shall be published by the city clerk at least one week in advance of said hearing, and posted, together with a summary of the budget as submitted, in 2 public places at least one week in advance of said hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:66 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 66
110-B:66 Compensation for Injuries and Illness.
Status: in_force

I. Any member of the national guard serving on state active duty pursuant to this chapter, within or without the state, who, while serving on state active duty, sustains an "injury" or "personal injury," as defined in RSA 281-A, shall be entitled to receive benefits pursuant to RSA 281-A. II. Members of the national guard on state active duty who become ill or whose injuries do not fall within the definition of RSA 281-A shall receive appropriate medical attention and treatment. If the member does not have health insurance, the state shall pay the cost of necessary medical treatment during the period of state active duty. In the event that the individual has health insurance, the state shall reimburse the individual for all expenses that are the responsibility of the individual incurred in the treatment of the condition during the period of state active duty. III. Members unable to return to their civilian employment by reason of an injury or illness that occurred on state active duty may be retained on state active duty for a period of time, which shall normally not exceed 30 days. IV. The governor is hereby authorized to draw a warrant for sums sufficient to pay for awards made under this section out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and said sums are hereby appropriated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:15-b — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 15-b
458:15-b Financial Affidavits.
Status: in_force

I. Prior to a hearing regarding child support, property settlement, or alimony, both parties shall submit financial affidavits. The financial affidavits shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the facts reflected therein unless challenged by a party. Any party aggrieved by a false statement in a financial affidavit filed pursuant to this chapter may file a civil action for money damages. In any such civil action, a party proving that the other party made a knowing false statement on a financial affidavit shall be entitled to receive treble damages and attorney's fees. I-a. Except as provided in paragraph III, all financial affidavits filed under this chapter shall be confidential and accessible only to the parties, their attorneys, the guardian ad litem, department of health and human services employees responsible for child support administration, persons specified in RSA 161-B:7, III, and state and federal officials for the purpose of carrying out their official functions. II. Any person who knowingly discloses a financial affidavit to any person not authorized to obtain the financial affidavit under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This paragraph shall not apply to documents released by a court pursuant to paragraph III. III. Notwithstanding paragraph I, the court may grant access to a financial affidavit filed under this chapter to a person upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest served by release of the information outweighs the private interest served by maintaining the privacy of the financial affidavit. For the purposes of this paragraph, the right of the public to access court records shall not, absent further cause, constitute sufficient evidence to overcome the presumption of privacy contained in paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:37 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 37
597:37 Bench Warrants.
Status: in_force

Any court may issue a warrant for the arrest of a person under recognizance to appear before the court who fails to appear according to the condition thereof or of any person who, being party to a criminal proceeding, is, by escape or otherwise, improperly at large.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 433:5 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 433 / Section 5
433:5 Records.
Status: in_force

Each person whose name appears on the label as handling agricultural, vegetable, flower, or tree and shrub seeds subject to this subdivision shall keep for a period of at least 2 years complete records of each lot of agricultural, vegetable, flower, or tree and shrub seed handled and shall keep for at least one year a file sample of each lot of seed after final disposition of such lot. All such records and samples pertaining to the shipment or shipments involved shall be accessible for inspection by the commissioner or his agent during customary business hours.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:8 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 8
512:8 Joint Liability.
Status: in_force

Two or more trustees otherwise jointly liable may be charged jointly, though severally summoned.