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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:2-a — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 2-a
455:2-a Competency.
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for any notary public or any other officer authorized to administer an oath or take an acknowledgment or proof of an instrument or make protest, who is a stockholder, director, officer or employee of a bank or other corporation, to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by such corporation, or to administer an oath to any other stockholder, director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or to protest for nonacceptance or nonpayment bills of exchange, drafts, checks, notes and other negotiable instruments which may be owned or held for collection by such corporation; provided it shall be unlawful for any notary public or other officer authorized to administer an oath or take an acknowledgment or proof of an instrument or make protest, to take the acknowledgment of an instrument executed by or to a bank or other corporation of which he is a stockholder, director, officer or employee, where such notary or other officer is a party to such instrument, either individually or as a representative of such corporation, or to protest any negotiable instrument owned or held for collection by such corporation, where such notary or other officer is individually a party to such instrument. No person acting in the capacity of notary public shall notarize his or her own signature. This section shall not be construed to imply that the acts herein made lawful may heretofore have been unlawful, and no instrument heretofore acknowledged or notarized before a notary public or other officer who would have been competent to act under the terms hereof shall hereafter be impugned or invalidated on the grounds that such notary public or other officer was incompetent to act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:6 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 6
327:6 Licenses; Qualifications.
Status: in_force

No person, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall practice optometry without a license. The office shall not issue a license to any applicant until the person has passed an examination approved by the board, and has presented satisfactory evidence in the form of affidavits properly sworn to, that the person is over 18 years of age and of good moral character, has completed a minimum of 2 years at a college of arts and sciences and has graduated from a school or college of optometry approved by the board, maintaining a minimum of 4 years in optometric training. Persons who submit an application which demonstrates that they meet the eligibility requirements of this chapter and any rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A, and pay the licensing fee, shall be licensed by the office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:59 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 59
31:59 Administration.
Status: in_force

When such provisions have been adopted the city councils of the city or the selectmen of the town shall thereafter, under such regulations and restrictions and subject to such provisions as they may by vote or ordinance prescribe, grant pensions as herein authorized.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:13 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 13
207:13 Field Trials.
Status: in_force

I. Field trials for dogs may be held at such times, in such manner, and under such restrictions, as may be prescribed by the executive director. Any person wishing to hold a field trial shall first obtain a written permit from the person on whose land it is proposed to hold the trial, present the same to the executive director, and pay a fee set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I, including field trials for coon dogs and such night hunts for coon dogs as authorized by paragraph II. The executive director may thereupon issue a permit for such field trial. The executive director or his duly authorized agent shall supervise the holding of such field trial, enforce the terms of the permits, and the rules for its conduct. The executive director shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the conduct of field trials as in his or her opinion are necessary to safeguard the interest of the wildlife of the state, provided that the executive director shall issue permits for beagle trials to any beagle club recognized by the American Kennel Club for trials to be run under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. The fee for this permit shall be set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I. The executive director or his or her authorized agent shall enforce the terms of such permits. II. The executive director shall issue permits for night hunts to any coon club recognized by the United Kennel Club. Such night hunts shall be run under the rules and regulations of the United Kennel Club. Night hunts may take place in various selected locations throughout the state except on posted lands. Anyone may participate in the night hunts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-G:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-G / Section 2
326-G:2 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This chapter and RSA 328-F shall not apply to the following: I. Self-care by a patient, first aid by a coach, or gratuitous care by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself as an athletic trainer. II. The activities of athletic training students acting under the direction of an athletic trainer licensed, certified, or registered in any state, provided that the students are designated by a title which clearly indicates their status as athletic training students. III. The activities of athletic trainers not residents of this state, when called to perform athletic training services during a temporary visit in this state, provided such athletic trainers are currently licensed, certified, or registered in any state or Canada, or are currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:17 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 17
296:17 Certificate.
Status: in_force

The certificate aforesaid shall be under oath and signed by the treasurer and a majority of the directors, and shall state the number of shares and the par value thereof issued to represent surplus profits, and that said stock represents cash or property at a fair valuation owned by the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:73 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 73
265:73 Free Parking for Disabled and for Official Purposes.
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle carrying special number plates issued to paraplegic, amputee or blind war veterans pursuant to RSA 261:86 and 87, and any motor vehicle used for a purpose, or by a person, designated by a city council or town meeting, shall be allowed free parking time in any city or town so long as said motor vehicle is under the direct control of the owner. The provisions of this section shall apply to a veteran who suffers a disability incurred in or aggravated by such service, upon satisfactory proof that the veteran has been evaluated by the United States department of veterans affairs to be permanently and totally disabled from such service connected disability.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:172 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 172
310-A:172 Individual Seals Required.
Status: in_force

Every licensed court reporter under this subdivision shall have a seal containing the name of the licensed court reporter, his or her place of business, and the words "Licensed Court Reporter, State of New Hampshire" with which he or she shall stamp all transcripts prepared by him or her or under his or her supervision for use in this state. No licensed court reporter shall affix or permit to be affixed his or her seal to any transcript not prepared by him or her or under his or her supervision, nor shall any such reporter use his or her seal or do any other act as a licensed court reporter unless holding at the time a valid license under this subdivision. Licensed court reporter's seals shall indicate the reporting method utilized as defined in RSA 310-A:162.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:5 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 5
667:5 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Each delegate shall receive $3 per day for his attendance at the convention and the same allowance for mileage as is provided for members of the general court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:51 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 51
259:51 Maker's List Price.
Status: in_force

"Maker's list price," as used in RSA 261:153 and 261:154, in the case of motor vehicles of foreign manufacture, shall mean the advertised port of entry retail list price, less the manufacturer's motor vehicle excise tax imposed by the United States if said motor vehicle excise tax is included in the advertised port of entry retail list price, at New York, New York, regardless of the actual port through which said motor vehicle entered the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-A:10 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-A / Section 10
374-A:10 Severability.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. Except as expressly provided, this chapter shall not affect the interpretation of other laws. If any provision or clause of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, and to that end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable. Each section of this chapter shall be separable from all other sections hereof and the nullification of any section from this chapter shall have no effect on the remaining sections of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:20 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 20
7:20 Director of Charitable Trusts.
Status: in_force

The director of charitable trusts shall be appointed in the same manner as an assistant attorney general under RSA 7:16. The director, under the supervision of the attorney general, shall have and exercise all the common law and statutory rights, duties, and powers of the attorney general in connection with the supervision, administration, and enforcement of charitable trusts, charitable solicitations, and charitable sales promotions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 165:2 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 165 / Section 2
165:2 Administration of General Assistance.
Status: in_force

The administrator of town or city welfare in each town or city shall administer general assistance to all persons who are eligible for such assistance as provided under RSA 165:1-a and RSA 165:1-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:30 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 30
243:30 Additional Parties.
Status: in_force

Any nonassenting stockholders may appear and be heard upon the questions before the court affecting their rights.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:8 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 8
490:8 Trial of Facts.
Status: in_force

Questions of fact pending before the court may be heard and determined by one or more justices, or by a master or referee as the court may order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:112 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 112
304-C:112 Defense of Reliance on Records of Limited Liability Company.
Status: in_force

In any matter relating to the limited liability company, a member or manager of a limited liability company shall be fully protected from liability to the limited liability company and to the members if the member or manager relies, in a manner consistent with contractual good faith, on the records of the limited liability company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-A:14 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-A / Section 14
205-A:14 Other Actions Saved.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to affect unfair trade practices otherwise actionable at common law or under other statutes of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:3 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 3
659:3 Early Closing of Polls.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the voters present at the polling place may vote to close the polls at any time that the number of those who have voted plus the number of absentee ballots received at the polls equals the number of names on the checklist.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 391:1 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 391 / Section 1
391:1 Establishment of Common Trust Funds.
Status: in_force

Any bank or trust company qualified to act as fiduciary in this state may establish common trust funds for the purpose of furnishing investments to itself as fiduciary, or to itself and others, as co-fiduciaries; and may, as such fiduciary or co-fiduciary, invest funds which it lawfully holds for investment in interests in such common trust funds, if such investment is not prohibited by the instrument, judgment, decree, or order creating such fiduciary relationship, and if, in the case of co-fiduciaries, the bank or trust company procures the consent of its co-fiduciaries to such investment. Any person acting as a co-fiduciary with any such bank or trust company is hereby authorized to consent to the investment in such interests.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:29-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 29-b
402:29-b Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

No director or other officer of a company, and no member of a committee having any authority in the investment or disposition of its funds, shall accept, or be the beneficiary of, either directly or indirectly, any fee, brokerage, commission, gift or other consideration for or on account of any loan, deposit, purchase, sale, payment or exchange made by or in behalf of such company, or be pecuniarily interested in any such purchase, sale or loan, either as borrower, principal, agent or beneficiary, except that, if a policyholder, he shall be entitled to all the benefits accruing under the terms of his contract. This section shall not prohibit the purchase by an insurance company of real property serving as the residence of any of its officers, employees, or directors, when such purchase is made in connection with the relocation by the insurer of the place of employment of such officer, employee, or director and at no more than the fair market value of such property as determined by an independent appraisal. No such real property having a purchase price in excess of $500,000 may be so acquired except with the approval of the insurance commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:1-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 1-a
193:1-a Dual Enrollment.
Status: repealed

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the full-time attendance requirement may be met by attendance at more than one school provided the total time spent in the schools is equivalent to full-time attendance and further that the attendance at more than one school may include attendance at a nonpublic school provided that the school district and the state board of education have given prior approval to the detailed dual enrollment agreement, which is to be effectuated for this purpose. II. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-G:4 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-G / Section 4
490-G:4 Grant Program Created.
Status: in_force

I. There is established a statewide drug offender grant program which shall provide state matching funds as appropriated to support drug courts or alternative drug offender programs in state superior court districts. The grant program shall be available to counties operating either a drug court or an alternative drug offender program prior to the effective date of this section, and to counties that have not yet implemented a drug court or an alternative drug offender program. A county shall be eligible for a drug court or an alternative drug offender grant, but not both. Beginning in fiscal year 2018, the statewide drug offender grant program shall continue as long as it is funded through appropriations in the state operating budget. II. There is established the office of drug offender program coordinator within the administrative office of the superior court. The office shall be responsible for developing an application process by which counties may apply for a state grant and evaluating the operating drug courts and alternative drug offender programs. Subject to approval of the chief justice of the superior court, the office shall: (a) Determine approval requirements including the New Hampshire drug court and alternative drug offender program approval checklists. Prior to accepting applications for grants, the approval checklists shall be posted on the judicial branch website. The checklists shall be updated on the website as revisions are made. (b) Establish and periodically update best practices for operating drug courts and alternative drug offender programs. (c) Develop draft policies and procedures including a participant handbook, program outline, and implementation plan. (d) Measure recidivism rates and other outcome measures. (e) Evaluate compliance with relevant standards. (f) Assist in creating drug courts or alternative drug offender programs in counties seeking to implement or continue either of them. (g) Assist counties in obtaining ongoing training. III. A county operating a drug court or alternative drug offender program which is not funded by the judicial branch pursuant to RSA 592-B:9, or which seeks to establish such a program, may be eligible for a state grant which shall pay 50 percent of the cost up to the amounts indicated in RSA 490-G:5, I from funds administered by the administrative office of the superior court. The remaining cost shall be funded by the county.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:8 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 8
260:8 Seal.
Status: in_force

The director shall have a seal for use in preparing certified copies of papers and records pertaining to his office, the form of which shall be approved by the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:48 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 48
4:48 Executive Order Registry.
Status: in_force

The office of the governor shall post all executive orders issued by the governor on the governor's website in what shall be known as the executive order registry. The office shall post the orders to the executive order registry within 72 hours of issuance by the governor. Upon the governor's departure from office, the executive order registry shall be transferred to the secretary of state, division of archives and records management and shall continue to be available to the public on the state website.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:5-f — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 5-f
281-A:5-f Application of Chapter to Nonresident Employees and Employers.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to nonresident employees and employers doing business in New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:16 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 16
5-C:16 Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

I. There is established an advisory committee to assist the secretary of state in administering the fund established under RSA 5-C:15. The advisory committee shall also determine the need for improvement and automation of the processing of vital records upon recommendations from representatives of the department, the New Hampshire City and Town Clerks' Association, and the department of information technology. The members of the committee shall be appointed as follows: (a) Two town clerks, appointed by the New Hampshire City and Town Clerks' Association. (b) Two city clerks, appointed by the New Hampshire City and Town Clerks' Association. (c) A funeral director, appointed by the New Hampshire Funeral Directors' Association. (d) A physician licensed under RSA 329 from the office of chief medical examiner, or designee. (e) A public member, who shall have a direct interest in the registration of vital records, appointed by the department. (f) The registrar of vital records, or designee. (g) A health information specialist, appointed by the New Hampshire Hospital Association. (h) The chief information officer, department of information technology, or designee. (i) The state archivist, or designee. (j) The commissioner of health and human services, or designee. (k) A representative of a local city public health agency, appointed by the commissioner of health and human services. (l) One vital records information user, who shall have a direct interest in the use and dissemination of vital records information, appointed by the commissioner of health and human services. (m) The secretary of state, or designee. II. The members of the committee shall choose a chairperson by majority vote. The chairperson shall serve for a term of one year, but may be confirmed by majority vote for as long as the chairperson remains a member. Members of the advisory committee shall serve 2-year terms and no member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. The city and town clerk members shall serve staggered terms and initially one town clerk and one city clerk shall serve for 2 years and one town clerk and one city clerk shall serve for 3 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 239-A:4 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 239-A / Section 4
239-A:4 General Powers.
Status: in_force

CART shall have the following powers: I. To sue and be sued; II. To adopt and have an official seal; III. To adopt such bylaws and rules as necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties under this chapter; IV. To adopt rules governing the use, operation, and maintenance of the system and to determine all routings and alter the same at pleasure; V. To acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its income, revenues, funds, and moneys; and to deposit any moneys of CART in accordance with the general laws of the state of New Hampshire; VI. To appoint and employ officers, attorneys, engineers, consultants, agents, and employees as required to carry out the purposes of CART and to determine their qualifications, terms of office, duties, and compensation. CART may require bonds of its officers or employees; VII. To rent, lease, hold, use, and dispose of the system or any part of the system; VIII. To apply for and accept gifts, loans, or grants of property, funds, money, materials, labor, supplies, or services from the United States of America or the state of New Hampshire or its agencies or departments or any person, municipality, county, or firm, or corporation, and to carry out the terms or provisions or make agreements with respect to any such gifts, loans, or grants, and to do any and all things necessary, useful, desirable, or convenient in connection with procuring, accepting, or disposing of such gifts, loans, or grants; IX. To make, enter into, and enforce all contracts or agreements with any department or agency of the United States of America or of the state of New Hampshire or any public corporation, or quasi-public corporation or any individual, necessary, convenient, or desirable for the purposes of CART; and X. To fix rates, fares, tolls, charges, rents, or other charges for the use of its system and may alter or change them at pleasure.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 46:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 46 / Section 1
46:1 Election.
Status: in_force

There shall be chosen in each ward, at the regular meeting thereof, by ballot and by plurality of votes, so many aldermen and common councilmen as shall be authorized by law or ordinance. If the choice of aldermen, common councilmen and ward officers cannot be conveniently completed on that day the meeting may be adjourned from day to day to complete the choice.