FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 360:21 — NH Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 360 / Section 21
360:21 Consent to Sell.
Status: in_force

A personal property mortgage may provide that the mortgagor with the permission of the mortgagee may sell or exchange any of the mortgaged property in accordance with the provisions of the mortgage without notice to or consent of any subsequent mortgagee or lienor of the mortgaged property, if the proceeds of such sale or exchange are applied upon the mortgage debt or are used for the purchase of property to be included in the mortgage lien, or are used for the purpose of paying the expense of cultivating, harvesting, preparing for market, processing, marketing, or otherwise preserving or rendering marketable or salable the remaining property covered by the mortgage, and no such provision shall in any way render invalid or affect the lien of the mortgagor or its preference or priority; but unless the mortgage so permits, no mortgagor shall sell, pledge, or exchange any of the mortgaged property without the written consent of the mortgagee, recorded in the office where the mortgage is recorded, or endorsed upon the mortgage and upon the margin of the record thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 154:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 154 / Section 8
154:8 Duties at Scene of Fires or Other Emergencies.
Status: in_force

The fire chief, or in the fire chief's absence the engineer or fire officer in charge, shall have the direction of all apparatus and other equipment, and the government and direction of all persons and proceedings relating to any fire or other emergency, and the other firewards or engineers shall aid as assistants.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:27 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 27
363:27 Staff.
Status: in_force

I. In the exercise of the jurisdiction and performance of the duties prescribed by law, the commission shall have the power, subject to the state personnel regulations and within the limits of the appropriation for such purpose, to employ and fix the compensation of such regular staff, including experts, as it shall deem necessary. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the public utilities commission, the governor and council, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, upon request from the commission, may authorize an additional assessment pursuant to RSA 363-A for such purpose. II. The staff of the commission shall be organized as the chairperson determines best achieves its statutory responsibilities. III. "Staff" means the employees of the commission and any consultants and other contractors retained by the commission for the purpose of assisting the commission and its employees in providing advice or information, or for the purpose of supplementing the work of the commission and its employees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-A:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-A / Section 14
408-A:14 Penalties.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates an order of the commissioner after it has become final, and while such order is in effect, shall, upon proof thereof to the satisfaction of the court, forfeit and pay to the state of New Hampshire a sum not to exceed $250 which may be recovered in a civil action, except that if such violation is found to be willful, the amount of such penalty shall be a sum not to exceed $1,000. The commissioner, in his discretion, may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of authority of the person guilty of such violation. Such order for suspension or revocation shall be upon notice and hearing, and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in RSA 408-A:13.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 315:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 315 / Section 4
315:4 Rulemaking Authority.
Status: repealed

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those requirements set by statute. II. Eligibility requirements for renewal of licensure, including the requirements for continuing education. III. Ethical standards required to be met by each holder of any license issued under this chapter and how such license may be revoked for violation of these standards. IV. [Repealed.] V. [Repealed.] VI. Information required by the board in its application relative to the applicant's podiatric competence and professional conduct. VII. Prescribing controlled drugs pursuant to RSA 318-B:41.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 278:3 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 278 / Section 3
278:3 Duties.
Status: in_force

The council shall meet as often as may be necessary, and in cooperation with the OA and state departments of education and labor, encourage approval of consistent standards for on-the-job training programs to be coordinated with related course instruction and included in apprenticeship programs and agreements established in trade or industry by employee organizations, joint employee-employer committees, employers or employer groups; and may request the services of any state or federal agency or department which may be of assistance in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. In addition to the foregoing, the council shall: I. Encourage and promote the development of apprenticeship programs and the making of apprenticeship agreements; II. Assist the OA in bringing about the settlement of differences arising out of an apprenticeship agreement when such differences cannot be adjusted locally or in accordance with established trade procedure; III. Recommend to the OA the registration of apprenticeship programs and agreements which provide equal opportunity for training and employment without regard to race, color, creed or national origin and which incorporate standards consistent with those already established and approved by the council and the OA, or terminate or cancel the registration of apprenticeship programs and agreements when said programs or agreements fail to meet or maintain said registration qualifications; IV. Cooperate with the state department of education and the local school authorities in the organization and establishment of classes of related and supplemental instruction for apprentices employed under approved agreements; V. Render such assistance and submit such information and data as may be requested by employers, employees and joint apprenticeship committees engaged in the formulation and operation of programs of apprenticeship, particularly in regard to work schedules, wages, conditions of employment, apprenticeship records and number of apprentices; and VI. Review and assist the OA in the adoption of rules and regulations to insure nondiscrimination in all phases of apprenticeship and employment during apprenticeship.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-G:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-G / Section 9
162-G:9 Obligations of the Governmental Unit.
Status: in_force

No lease, trust indenture, bond, or other instrument shall in any way obligate the governmental unit to raise any money by taxation or use other public funds for any purpose in relation to a business and industrial facility, except to the extent permitted by this chapter. The governmental unit shall not pay or promise to pay any debt or meet any financial obligation to any person at any time in relation to a business and industrial facility financed in whole or in part by the issue of bonds, except from moneys received or to be received under the provisions of a lease or trust indenture entered into under this chapter or derived from the exercise of the governmental unit's rights under such instruments. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the governmental unit may accept and expend with respect to an industrial facility any gifts or grants received from any source in accordance with the terms of such gifts or grants. The governmental unit may borrow money under RSA 33 for purposes of engaging in industrial projects; provided that obligations of the governmental unit incurred under this chapter shall be deemed to be outside its debt limitation. The total amount of obligations incurred by a governmental unit under this chapter outstanding at any time shall not exceed 8 percent of the most recent assessed valuation of the governmental unit; provided that the amount of such outstanding obligations shall be reduced by an amount equal to the total amount of moneys on deposit in a reserve account in the name of the governmental unit which are expressly allocated to be used to retire outstanding obligations of the governmental unit incurred under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:21-2121 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 21-2121
564-F:21-2121 Effects of Domestication.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon its domestication, a foreign foundation shall be: (1) Domesticated as foundation; and (2) Subject to this chapter in the same manner as a foundation originally formed under this chapter. (b) Notwithstanding the effective date of the domestication or this chapter, a domesticated foundation's existence shall be deemed to have commenced on the date that its existence commenced in the jurisdiction in which it was originally formed. (c) All title to real property and other property owned by a foundation before its domestication and all contractual rights possessed by a foundation before its domestication shall remain vested in the foundation without reversion or impairment. (d) Domestication shall not affect: (1) Any obligations or liabilities that a foundation incurred before its domestication; (2) The personal liability of any person for any of the obligations or liabilities described in subsection (b)(1); or (3) The laws applicable to a foundation before the filing of its certificate of formation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:22 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 22
149-I:22 Entering Without Permit.
Status: in_force

Any person who digs or breaks up the ground in any street, highway, lane or alley in any city, for the purpose of laying, altering, repairing or entering any main drain, stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge system, or common sewer therein, without permission from the mayor and aldermen, shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 103:15-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 103 / Section 15-a
103:15-a Temporary Assignment to Another Department; Compensation.
Status: in_force

Any permanent policeman accepting the provisions of this chapter who is, at the time of his death or disability, working for some other than his own police department or a component of the state or federal government on a temporary assignment shall be compensated as though he was working for his own department and shall receive the same benefits that would have accrued to him if he had been working for his own department, provided that the policeman was working with the knowledge and approval of his commanding officer, police chief, selectmen, or city or town manager. This section shall apply to any permanent policeman working under cover, on emergency duty or in a training capacity. In the event such temporary assignment should exceed 10 working days, it shall be the obligation of the receiving agency of the assignee to insure that all member and employer contributions as required by RSA 103 are properly transmitted to the New Hampshire retirement system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 8
170-E:8 Issuance.
Status: in_force

I. Licenses shall be issued in such form and manner as prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 541-A and shall be valid for 3 years from the date issued unless revoked or suspended by the department or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee. Licenses shall not be transferable and shall be surrendered in the event of change of ownership. II. The department may provide dual licensure to operate a child day care agency and a family foster care agency. Such licensure shall be granted only upon application and shall be contingent upon a determination that the standards of both programs have been met without compromising any licensing requirements. III. The department shall make monitoring visits a minimum of once yearly during each licensing period. At least one such visit during the licensing period shall be unannounced. Clear and comprehensive records shall be maintained by the department on each licensed agency showing the dates and findings of each such visit. Such records shall be made available to the child day care agency. If the child day care agency is found not to be in compliance with the statute or with rules adopted by the commissioner, a corrective action plan shall be submitted to the department. Failure to submit an acceptable plan shall result in license suspension, denial, or revocation. IV. The department may, in lieu of a license, issue a permit to a newly established facility for child day care for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with this subdivision and the rules adopted under it during actual operation. At the end of the permit period, the department shall renew the permit for good cause, issue a license for the balance of the license period, or deny the license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 371:19 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 371 / Section 19
371:19 Notice of License Issuance and of Right to Appeal.
Status: in_force

The department of energy shall publish notice of the license on its website and cause due notice of said issuance to be given to the attorney general as representative of the state, and to such owners of lands bordering the location of a state water crossing as the department of energy may designate. Said notice shall refer to the license and inform persons of the rights of appeal in RSA 371:20. The department of energy shall provide similar notice directly to applicants.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:84 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 84
110-B:84 Division of Veterans Services.
Status: in_force

The division of veterans services under the supervision of a director of veterans services: I. Shall assist veterans who are residents of this state or their dependents to secure all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled under any state or federal laws or regulations. The division shall employ such assistance as may be necessary, within the limits of the appropriation made therefor, subject to the rules of the state division of personnel. II. Shall biennially, beginning July 1, 2019, publish and distribute a state veteran's handbook which shall include the following information: (a) Points of contact for all federal, state, local, and nonprofit veterans agencies, departments, councils, hospitals, clinics, and other organizations offering services, benefits, and programs to New Hampshire veterans, including addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. (b) A description of the services, benefits, and programs offered by each entity listed under this subparagraph. III. May accept and expend for purposes of publishing and distributing the state veterans' handbook, any donations, grants, bequests, and contributions which become available for such purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:43 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 43
304-C:43 Single-Member Limited Liability Companies May Have Enforceable Operating Agreements.
Status: in_force

An operating agreement of a single-member LLC shall not be unenforceable on the ground that there is only one person who is a party to the operating agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-C:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-C / Section 3
417-C:3 Notice of Nonrenewal.
Status: in_force

No insurer shall refuse to renew a policy at its expiration or anniversary if written for a term of more than one year unless such insurer or its agent shall mail, physically deliver, or electronically deliver to the named insureds advance notice of its intention not to renew. The notice shall be at least 60 days in advance of the policy's scheduled expiration or anniversary date. If all or any part of the 60-day notice is not in advance of the expiration or anniversary date, renewal coverage shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as the expiring policy until the 60-day notice requirement has been fulfilled. This section shall not apply in case of nonpayment of premium, or if the insured fails to pay any advance premium required by the insurer for renewal. However, notwithstanding the failure of an insurer to comply with this section, any coverage shall terminate on the effective date of any other coverage acquired by the insured to the extent the acquired coverage substantially duplicates coverages of the renewal. Renewal of a policy shall not constitute a waiver or estoppel with respect to grounds for cancellation which existed before the effective date of such renewal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 322:6 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 322 / Section 6
322:6 Territorial Limits.
Status: in_force

The licensing board of a city may, by regulation, prohibit the accumulation or storage of the commodities designated in RSA 322, the granting of licenses therefor, and the granting of licenses to deal in or keep a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of said commodities, within or in the immediate vicinity of the compact part of such city, and may define the limits within which said commodities shall not be accumulated or stored, or said business carried on, or licenses therefor granted. The adoption of any such regulation shall in no way affect the duties of the licensing board in acting upon applications for licenses to be exercised in territory outside the limits specified in such regulation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:19 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 19
485-A:19 Review of Orders.
Status: in_force

The procedure for rehearings and appeal shall be that prescribed by RSA 21-O:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:121 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 121
304-C:121 Transfers of Membership Rights.
Status: in_force

Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, or as provided in RSA 304-C:123. I. No member shall transfer all or any part of the member's membership rights to any transferee except upon a unanimous vote of the other members; and II. Notwithstanding the members' voting in favor of the transfer of the membership rights, unless the transferee is admitted as a member of the limited liability company under the provisions of RSA 304-C:53, the transferee shall not be entitled to exercise the transferred management rights.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:32 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 32
464-A:32 Purchase of Part.
Status: in_force

If a ward is seized of an undivided fractional part of real estate, the judge may authorize the guardian to purchase any other fractional part thereof whenever it will be conducive to the ward's interest to do so; and when so licensed, the guardian may make the purchase and use funds of the ward to pay the purchase money.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-R:13 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-R / Section 13
21-R:13 Use of Open Standards and Open Data Formats by State Agencies.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall assist state agencies in the purchase or creation of technology solutions that comply with open standards for the accessing, storing, or transferring of data. The commissioner shall: (a) Ensure that any new data standards which the state of New Hampshire defines and to which it owns all rights are open standards compliant. (b) Use open standards unless specific project requirements, or excessive cost, preclude use of an open data format. (c) Reexamine existing data stored in a restricted format to which the state of New Hampshire does not own the rights during re-procurement cycles to determine if the format has become open and, if not, whether an appropriate open standard exists. (d) Make readily accessible, on the state website, documentation on open data formats used by the state of New Hampshire. When data in open format is made available through the state's website, a link shall be provided to the corresponding data format documentation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:6-f — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 6-f
7:6-f Disposition of Consumer Protection Settlement Funds.
Status: in_force

Any funds received by the attorney general on behalf of the state or its citizens as a result of any civil judgment or settlement of a claim, suit, petition, or other action under RSA 358-A or related consumer protection statutes shall be deposited in a consumer protection escrow account. The consumer protection escrow account shall at no time exceed $6 million, with any amount in excess of $6 million deposited into the general fund, except as otherwise provided in RSA 126-A:83. The attorney general shall not include language in any consumer protection settlement that restricts any payments to the state for attorneys' fees, investigation and litigation costs, consumer education, or consumer protection enforcement to the consumer protection escrow account or any other account or fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72-A:8 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72-A / Section 8
72-A:8 Boats Under Federal Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Boats registered with the United States Coast Guard or Treasury Department shall be subject to the boat fee under RSA 72-A:4 if they are either within the state on January 1 or usually moored, docked, or kept in the state. Boat owners shall pay the boat fee to the town or city clerk or tax collector, authorized agent, or the department of safety by July 1 of each year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-V:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-V / Section 9
21-V:9 Confidentiality and Admissibility.
Status: in_force

No person employed or contracted by or volunteering for the office shall be compelled to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding with respect to any matter involving exercise of his or her official duties except as may be necessary to enforce this chapter. All related memoranda, work product, notes, or case files of the office are confidential and are not subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion, and are not admissible in evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding. This limitation shall not apply to information obtained by any employee, contractor, or volunteer of the office regarding a crime or fraud, or a communication of imminent risk of serious harm, nor shall it apply to communications regarding the general operation of the office and the processes employed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 137-K:1-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 137-K / Section 1-a
137-K:1-a Definitions.
Status: repealed

In this chapter: I. "Brain and spinal cord injury" means any injury to the brain or spinal cord which causes death or requires medical care and treatment or results in long-term disability. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. III. "Department" means the department of health and human services. IV. [Repealed.] V. "Risk assessment" means the measurement and evaluation of the threat resulting from these injuries. VI. "Facility" means a governmental or private agency, department, institution, clinic, laboratory, hospital, health maintenance organization, association, physician, or other similar unit diagnosing or providing treatment for brain and spinal cord injuries.