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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 7
31:7 Contract with Hospital.
Status: in_force

The treasurer of any town or city which provides a free hospital bed shall make a contract with the hospital concerning the admission of patients, and the rates, rules and regulations governing such admission shall be approved by the selectmen of towns or the city council of cities before the payment of any money to the hospital.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:18-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 18-a
206:18-a Exception.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 206:18 shall not apply to the stocking of any species of fish, for which species there is no open season authorized at the time of stocking, and which species shall remain continuously protected for at least one year thereafter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 592-A:2-b — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 592-A / Section 2-b
592-A:2-b Jury Trial.
Status: in_force

Trial by jury shall not be afforded in the superior court for any violation as defined in RSA 625:9, except upon being subject to the imposition of a civil penalty which aggregates the total fines and penalties for a violation to an amount in excess of $1,500, in which case an appeal may be taken in the same manner as is provided for class A misdemeanor convictions under RSA 599:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:9 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 9
147:9 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with the provisions of RSA 147:8 shall be guilty of a violation for each day of neglect or refusal, after notice as provided in RSA 147:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:126 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 126
236:126 Motor Vehicle Dealers.
Status: in_force

Both new and used car dealers are hereby required to remove from their premises registered with the director of motor vehicles as their principal place of business any motor vehicle which is of the type referred to in RSA 236:112, I, under the definition of junk yard, within at least 160 days from the date of its original entrance thereon. Any other location within the same community used by such dealer shall be subject to the terms of this subdivision if in its operation it falls within the confines of the definition of the term junk yard as defined in this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:30 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 30
458:30 Returns.
Status: in_force

The clerk of the superior court shall make return of all such decrees of separation and declarations of the resumption of marital relations to the registrar of vital records in the manner provided for the return of divorces.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-D:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-D / Section 1
408-D:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the life settlements act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 246:27 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 246 / Section 27
246:27 Limitation.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as altering the method of discontinuing highways now provided for by law wherein a crossing may be discontinued incidental to the closing of a highway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 618:4 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 618 / Section 4
618:4 Paying Over to County.
Status: in_force

Every justice of a municipal court shall pay over to the town or county to which any fine or forfeiture accrues every such fine or forfeiture received by him within 6 months after the receipt of the same. Upon default thereof, he shall forfeit double the amount of such fine or forfeiture.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-D:9 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-D / Section 9
79-D:9 Payment; Collection.
Status: in_force

I. If a consideration is due under RSA 79-D:8, I, the assessed value shall be determined as of the actual date of the release or expiration. Any consideration is in addition to the annual real estate tax imposed upon the property, and shall be due and payable upon the release or expiration. II. Any consideration shall be due and payable by the owner at the time of release or expiration to the municipality in which the property is located. If the property is located in an unincorporated town or unorganized place, the tax shall be due and payable by the owner at the time of release or expiration to the county in which the property is located. Moneys paid to a county under this chapter shall be used to pay for the cost of services provided in RSA 28:7-a and RSA 28:7-b. Any consideration shall be due and payable according to the following procedure: (a) The commissioner shall prescribe and issue forms to the local assessing officials for the consideration due, which shall provide a description of the property, the discretionary preservation easement, the full value assessment under RSA 75:1, and the amount payable. (b) The prescribed form shall be prepared in quadruplicate. The original, duplicate, and triplicate copy of the form shall be given to the collector of taxes for collection of the consideration along with a special tax warrant authorizing the collector to collect the consideration under the warrant. The quadruplicate copy of the form shall be retained by the local assessing officials for their records. (c) Upon receipt of the special tax warrant and prescribed forms, the tax collector shall mail the duplicate copy of the tax bill to the owner responsible for the tax as the notice of tax. Such bill shall be mailed within 12 months of the release or expiration. (d) Payment of the consideration shall be due not later than 30 days after the mailing of the bill. Interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum shall be due thereafter on any consideration not paid within the 30-day period.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:12-n — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 12-n
310-B:12-n Appraisal Management Company; Unlawful Acts.
Status: in_force

I. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any employee, partner, director, officer, or agent of an appraisal management company to: (a) Influence or attempt to influence the development, reporting, result, or review of an appraisal through coercion, extortion, collusion, compensation, inducement, intimidation, bribery or in any other manner, including but not limited to: (1) Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment or partial payment for an appraisal with the exception of a substandard or noncompliant appraisal; (2) Withholding or threatening to withhold future business from an appraiser, or demoting, terminating or threatening to demote or terminate an appraiser; (3) Promising or implying that an appraiser may be given opportunities for future business, promotions, or increased compensation; (4) Conditioning an assignment of an appraisal or the payment of an appraisal fee or salary or bonus on the opinion, conclusion, or valuation to be reached, or on a preliminary estimate or opinion requested from an appraiser; (5) Requesting that an appraiser provide an estimated, predetermined, or desired valuation in an appraisal, or provide estimated values or comparable sales at any time prior to the appraiser's completion of an appraisal; (6) Providing to an appraiser an anticipated, estimated, encouraged, or desired value for a subject property or a proposed or target amount to be loaned to the borrower, except that a copy of the sales contract for purchase transactions may be provided; and (7) Requiring an appraiser to prepare an appraisal report if the appraiser has indicated to the appraisal management company that he or she does not have the necessary expertise for the specific geographic area; (b) Require an appraiser to indemnify the appraisal management company against liability, damages, losses, or claims other than those liabilities, damages, losses or claims arising out of the services performed by the appraiser, including performance or non-performance of the appraiser's duties and obligations, whether as a result of negligence or willful misconduct; (c) Submit or attempt to submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information in any application for registration or renewal; (d) Fail to timely respond to any subpoena or any other legally-binding request for information; (e) Fail to timely obey a lawful administrative order of the board; or (f) Fail to fully cooperate in any board investigation. II. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, an appraisal management company shall not be prohibited from requesting that an appraiser: (a) Consider additional appropriate property information; (b) Provide additional information concerning the basis for an evaluation; or (c) Correct objective factual errors in an appraisal report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:132 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 132
310-A:132 License Expiration and Renewals.
Status: in_force

All licenses issued by the board shall expire in accordance with RSA 310:8. Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses by paying the renewal fee prior to the expiration date of the license, and by presenting evidence satisfactory to the board of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board. If properly renewed, a license shall remain in effect continuously from the date of issuance, unless suspended or revoked by the board for just cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 656:7 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 656 / Section 7
656:7 Order of Offices.
Status: in_force

The order of the officers on the ballot shall be as follows: president and vice-president of the United States, governor, United States senator, representative in congress, executive councilor, state senator, state representative and county officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:6-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 6-b
189:6-b Transportation Between Schools and Before-and-After-School Programs.
Status: in_force

To achieve maximum utilization of available before-and-after-school programs for school-age children, school districts shall be permitted to transport pupils between schools and legally-operating before-and-after-school programs upon the approval of the school district in the same manner as the school budget is adopted by that district. Such approval shall continue until revoked in the same manner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:18 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 18
5-C:18 Annual Report.
Status: in_force

The department shall prepare and file a report on the uses of the vital records improvement fund and shall submit the report to the vital records improvement advisory committee no later than December 31 of each year. The report shall contain the following: I. The gross revenue received by the fund. II. A summary of receipts and expenditures, according to uniform classifications. III. Accomplishments achieved pursuant to RSA 5-C during the preceding fiscal year. IV. An outline of the projects and programs to be conducted in the ensuing fiscal year with proceeds from the funds. V. Any recommendations for additional legislation, and other relevant matters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:64 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 64
356-B:64 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully violates any provision of this subdivision IV or of a rule adopted under it or any person who willfully, in an application for registration, makes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:19-d — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 19-d
169-B:19-d Placement in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program.
Status: in_force

For any child placed in a qualified residential treatment program, as defined in the federal Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017, the court shall: I. Order an assessment to be completed within 30 days of placement by a qualified individual as defined by the federal Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017; and II. Review the assessment and issue an order approving the placement or changing the placement within 60 days of placement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:29 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 29
432:29 Land for Public Use; Eminent Domain, Easements By Public Utilities.
Status: in_force

I. Any powers granted by general or special law to acquire land for public uses by purchase, gift or eminent domain shall not be diminished; provided that alternative land areas are considered. II. Public utility companies may obtain easements by eminent domain on sites designated agricultural preservation restriction areas for the purpose of utility services; provided, however, the utility (1) gives thorough consideration to alternative areas before such land can be taken; (2) guarantees the minimum practicable interference with agricultural operations with respect to width of easement, pole location and other pertinent matters; (3) obtains all necessary licenses, permits, approvals and other authorizations from the appropriate government agencies; and (4) compensates the landowner in the same manner and at the same fair market value as if the land were not designated as an agricultural preservation site. III. The committee shall be consulted prior to the taking of any property pursuant to this section. If the committee determines there was a taking contrary to the provisions of this section, it shall have the right of appeal to the superior court on behalf of the landowner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-A:7 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-A / Section 7
374-A:7 Regulation of Foreign Electric Utilities.
Status: in_force

I. Each foreign electric utility which is acting pursuant to authority granted in this chapter shall, before owning or operating any electric power facilities in this state, notify the commission of the action to be taken by it and obtain the commission's permission under RSA 374:22 and 26 to the extent such permission is required by RSA 374:22; shall thereafter furnish to the commission annually a copy of the annual report filed by it with the utility regulatory agency of the state of its domicile or principal locus; and shall furnish to the commission from time to time such other information with respect to its activities in the state as the commission may reasonably request; II. Any foreign electric utility which owns or operates any electric power facilities in this state shall: (a) File with the secretary of state as a foreign corporation doing business in New Hampshire and consent to service of process pursuant to the provisions of RSA 293-A; (b) Be subject to and comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the construction, operation and use of such electric power facilities; provided, however, that such foreign electric utility shall not be deemed to be a public utility for the purposes of RSA Title XXXIV except in relation to its activities as a participant in electric power facilities within the state and except to the extent that the activities in this state of such foreign electric utility exclusive of such participation in electric power facilities shall cause it to be deemed a public utility; and (c) Be subject to the requirements of RSA 369 and other regulatory laws within the state with respect to any financing of its interest in such electric power facilities, including any borrowing or the issuance of any notes, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness or securities of any nature; provided, however, that it shall be exempt from the requirements of this subparagraph upon certification filed with the commission by a regulatory agency of the state of domicile or principal locus of such foreign electric utility, or of the United States, either that said regulatory agency has general regulatory jurisdiction over the financing of such foreign electric utility or that said regulatory agency has exercised jurisdiction over, or has reviewed and not objected to, a particular proposed financing or that said regulatory agency has general supervision of such foreign electric utility in the conduct of its electric business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:104 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 104
31:104 Liability of Municipal Executives.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no member of the governing board of any municipal corporation or political subdivision, no member of any other board, commission, or bureau of any municipal corporation or political subdivision created or existing pursuant to a statute or charter, and no chief executive officer of such municipal corporation or political subdivision, including but not limited to city councilors and aldermen, selectmen, county convention members, members of boards of adjustment, members of planning boards, school board members, mayors, city managers, town managers, county commissioners, regional planning commissioners, town and city health officers, overseers of public welfare, and school superintendents shall be held liable for civil damages for any vote, resolution, or decision made by said person acting in his or her official capacity in good faith and within the scope of his or her authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 11
170-H:11 Effect of Recommittal.
Status: in_force

Any delinquent whose parole is revoked shall be returned to the custody of the commissioner. The offender may at any time prior to his or her eighteenth birthday be paroled again. If not paroled, a delinquent shall remain in custody until his or her eighteenth birthday.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 30-B:20 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 30-B / Section 20
30-B:20 Work Release.
Status: in_force

A sentencing court may order that any person sentenced to imprisonment in a county department of corrections facility may be released therefrom by the superintendent with the approval of the sentencing court at the time of sentence, or at any time during the term of sentence based on the rules and regulations of the county correctional facility for such purposes as the superintendent may deem conducive to his or her rehabilitation. Such release shall be for such terms or intervals of time and under such terms and conditions as may be permitted by the facility's rules and regulations or as the court may order. Any part of a day spent in the free community under such a release order shall be counted as a full day toward the serving of the sentence unless otherwise provided by the sentencing court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:23 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 23
304-A:23 Continuation of Partnership Beyond Fixed Term.
Status: in_force

I. When a partnership for a fixed term or particular undertaking is continued after the termination of such term or particular undertaking without any express agreement, the rights and duties of the partners remain the same as they were at such termination, so far as is consistent with a partnership at will. II. A continuation of the business by the partners or such of them as habitually acted therein during the term, without any settlement or liquidation of the partnership affairs, is prima facie evidence of a continuation of the partnership.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6-B:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6-B / Section 3
6-B:3 Notification of Proposed Bond Issues.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provisions of state law, for the purpose of coordinating state activity in the bond market, all state and local governmental entities authorized by law to issue bonds, including, but not limited to: all state agencies, the university system of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire municipal bond bank, the New Hampshire housing finance agency, all counties, cities, towns, village districts, school districts, precincts, housing authorities, local development corporations, and any special purpose districts or authorities shall provide the office of investment and debt management with the notification of intent to borrow or issue bonds at the earliest possible date; provided, however, that such issuers shall, no later than 30 days prior to the sale of any debt issue at public or private sale, give written notice of the proposed sale to the office of investment and debt management, by mail, postage prepaid. Failure to give this notice shall not affect the validity of the sale. II. The treasurer may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A concerning the information to be included in and the form of notifications required under paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 7
420-G:7 Preexisting Condition Exclusion Periods.
Status: in_force

A health carrier shall not impose any preexisting condition exclusion with respect to coverage in the individual, small group, or large group market.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:10 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 10
363:10 Violation of Provisions.
Status: in_force

If any commissioner shall violate any provision of RSA 363:8 or 363:9, he may be removed by the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-M:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-M / Section 3
162-M:3 Policy.
Status: in_force

In making assignments of state ceiling under this chapter, the housing finance authority and the business finance authority shall seek to distribute state ceiling as fairly as practicable among state and local issuers and shall take into consideration state and local development plans and policies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 3
21-H:3 Establishment; General Functions.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a department of corrections, an agency of the state. II. The department of corrections, through its officials, shall be responsible for: (a) Providing for, maintaining and administering such state correctional facilities and programs as may be required for the custody, safekeeping, control, correctional treatment and rehabilitation of inmates. (b) Supervising persons placed on probation and persons released on parole and administering probation and parole services. (c) Acting in an advisory capacity in assisting law enforcement agencies and communities in the prevention of crime and delinquency. (d) Ensuring that victims of crime are treated in a manner consistent with RSA 21-M:8-k.