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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:18 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 18
265:18 Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left.
Status: in_force

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated: I. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. II. The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 9
169-B:9 Arrest or Taking Minor Into Custody.
Status: in_force

I. A police officer or juvenile probation and parole officer may, without taking a minor into custody, refer the minor to the department for a needs assessment. Upon receiving such referral, the department shall conduct the needs assessment using the same process for obtaining consent as required in RSA 169-B:10, I-a for cases referred to the department after a minor is taken into custody. I-a. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any juvenile probation and parole officer from immediately arresting or taking into custody any minor who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger such minor's person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from immediately taking into custody any minor who is found violating any law, or whose arrest would be permissible under RSA 594:10, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger such minor's person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 316-A:15 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 316-A / Section 15
316-A:15 Effect.
Status: in_force

Any chiropractor who has received and holds a certificate or license issued by the board or office of professional licensure and certification may practice chiropractic as defined in RSA 316-A:1 but shall not prescribe for, or administer to, any person any medicine or drugs now or hereafter included in materia medica, practice major or minor surgery, obstetrics or any branch of medicine or osteopathy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:45 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 45
485:45 Testing of Water Supplies.
Status: in_force

The state laboratory shall make periodic inspections and analyses of the public water supplies of the state and any special investigations of such water supplies that may be called for; also, when requested or as may be deemed by them necessary or expedient in the interests of the public health, make inspections or analyses of sources furnishing water to institutions, schools, hotels, camps, other places of public resort and individuals, and advise in connection with the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:47 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 47
12-G:47 Pilots.
Status: in_force

The authority, in consultation with the executive director, the division director, and the division of ports and harbors advisory council, may adopt rules prescribing the qualifications of pilots, and from time to time appoint and commission, under its hand and seal, as many pilots as it may judge necessary, and remove the same at pleasure; and it shall take from them such security, by bond or otherwise, as it may deem proper.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:17.03 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 17.03
293-A:17.03 Saving Provisions.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as provided in RSA 293-A:17.03(b), the repeal of a statute by this chapter does not affect: (1) the operation of the statute or any action taken under it before its repeal; (2) any ratification, right, remedy, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under the statute before its repeal; (3) any violation of the statute, or any penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred because of the violation, before its repeal; (4) any proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution commenced under the statute before its repeal, and the proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution may be completed in accordance with the statute as if it had not been repealed. (b) If a penalty or punishment imposed for violation of a statute repealed by this chapter is reduced by this chapter, the penalty or punishment if not already imposed shall be imposed in accordance with this chapter. (c) In the event that any provisions of this chapter are deemed to modify, limit, or supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq., the provisions of this chapter shall control to the maximum extent permitted by Section 102(a)(2) of that federal Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:4-406 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 4-406
383-A:4-406 Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance.
Status: in_force

(a) A state bank or credit union shall maintain a liability policy that insures against losses that any of its customers incurs by reason of the errors and omissions of the state bank or credit union or any of its directors, officers, employees, and agents. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the errors and omissions liability policy shall be issued by: (1) An insurer licensed under the laws of this state; or (2) A foreign surplus lines insurer authorized to sell insurance in this state and licensed by any state, district, or territory of the United States. (c) The issuer of the errors and omissions liability policy may be a person other than as described in (b) if, under the terms of the policy, the issuer unconditionally consents to: (1) The resolution of any claim or dispute involving the policy by a court located in this state; and (2) The personal jurisdiction of the courts located in this state in connection with any matter involving the policy. (d) The board of directors shall review the errors and omissions liability policy annually, or as circumstances require, to evaluate the adequacy of the amount of coverage. (e) A state bank or credit union shall give notice to the commissioner in accordance with RSA 383-A:6-602 if coverage under the errors and omissions liability policy is decreased by 25 percent or more in any 12-month period. (f) From time to time, the commissioner may reduce or increase the amount of errors and omissions liability insurance coverage that a state bank or credit union is required to maintain. At no time shall the amount of insurance fall below the minimum required by the commissioner. (g) The policy shall require that the errors and omissions liability insurer provide 10 days' notice to the commissioner before cancellation or nonrenewal of the errors and omissions liability shall take effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 3
400-A:3 Insurance Commissioner; Appointment; Term.
Status: in_force

The head of the department shall be the insurance commissioner who is charged with the rights, powers, and duties pertaining to the enforcement and execution of the insurance laws of this state. The commissioner shall have all powers specifically granted to him or her or reasonably implied in order to enable him or her to perform the duties imposed by this title. The commissioner shall have such additional rights, powers, and duties as may be provided by other laws. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the council. The commissioner shall hold office for 5 years. Vacancies in the office of the insurance commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term of such office. The commissioner may be removed only as provided by RSA 4:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 274:5 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 274 / Section 5
274:5 Effect.
Status: in_force

No license issued as aforesaid shall be valid to protect the holder thereof in a building or place other than that designated in the license, unless consent to removal is granted by the mayor and aldermen or selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 1
547:1 Court of Record.
Status: in_force

The court of probate is a court of record for all purposes, and each probate court shall be provided with a seal bearing upon its face the name of the court and the name of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215:1 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215 / Section 1
215:1 When Required.
Status: in_force

No person shall engage in the business of guiding, until he has registered with the executive director and procured from him a license so to do.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:46 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 46
231:46 Authority to Reserve Existing Utility Easements.
Status: reserved

When any class IV, V or VI highway, or any portion thereof, has been discontinued, any existing sewer, drain, water pipe or other utility easements or any permits or licenses previously established pursuant to RSA 231:159-182 shall be presumed to be reserved and shall remain in effect as an encumbrance upon the underlying land for so long as they remain in active use, unless such easements, permits or licenses are expressly included in the vote to discontinue the highway, or are subsequently discontinued by vote of the city or town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:26-b — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 26-b
270:26-b Certain Containers Prohibited as Floats.
Status: in_force

I. No owner of any float, dock, raft or similar device or structure shall employ for flotation in the public waters of the state any container which formerly contained any hazardous or toxic substance, as defined by RSA 147-B:2, which poses a danger to public health or the environment unless such container has been rendered harmless by internal treatment for the removal of the hazardous or toxic substance. II. Any container which is to be used as a flotation device in the public waters of the state and which is subject to deterioration shall be treated externally so as to preserve the integrity of the container and prevent its deterioration. No container shall be treated in any manner which would pollute the public waters of the state. III. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph I, any flotation device in current use for any of the purposes described in paragraph I, on January 1, 1987, shall be exempt from this prohibition. IV. Any owner who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. V. This section may be enforced by any duly authorized peace officer as defined in RSA 594:1 or by qualified employees of the department of environmental services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-A:5-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-A / Section 5-a
408-A:5-a Credit Unemployment Insurance.
Status: in_force

Credit unemployment insurance may be sold in connection with loans or other credit transactions, subject to the provisions of this chapter as applied to credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance. Any insurer authorized to offer the coverage specified by this chapter may sell credit unemployment insurance pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-B:5 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-B / Section 5
212-B:5 Conservation Programs.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall develop and implement a comprehensive nongame species management program that may include, but not be limited to: (a) Education of the public regarding New Hampshire's nongame resources; (b) Research to determine the populations, distribution, future trends, and needs of nongame species; and (c) Management measures to maintain and promote the health of self-sustaining nongame populations. II. The executive director may establish such programs, including acquisition of land or aquatic habitat or interests therein, as are deemed necessary for the conservation of nongame species. III. In carrying out the programs authorized by this section, the executive director may consult with other states having a common interest in particular nongame species and may enter into agreements with federal or other state agencies, other states, political subdivisions of this state, or private corporations, organizations, or persons with respect to programs designed to conserve nongame species, including, where appropriate, agreements for administration and management.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-G:32 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-G / Section 32
399-G:32 Orders to Cease and Desist.
Status: in_force

I. If the commissioner determines that a violation of this chapter or of a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter by a licensee or authorized delegate is likely to cause immediate and irreparable harm to the licensee, its customers, or the public as a result of the violation, or cause insolvency or significant dissipation of assets of the licensee, the commissioner may issue an order requiring the licensee or authorized delegate to cease and desist from the violation. The order becomes effective upon service of it upon the licensee or authorized delegate. II. The commissioner may issue an order against a licensee to cease and desist from providing money transmission through an authorized delegate that is the subject of a separate order by the commissioner. III. An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to RSA 541-A. IV. A licensee or an authorized delegate that is served with an order to cease and desist may petition the superior court for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to RSA 541-A. V. An order to cease and desist expires unless the commissioner commences an administrative proceeding pursuant to RSA 541-A within 10 days after it is issued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-F:12 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-F / Section 12
275-F:12 Interpretation.
Status: in_force

Whenever possible, this chapter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. section 2101 et seq. and the federal regulations and court decisions interpreting that to the extent the provisions of federal and state law are the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 291-A:19 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 291-A / Section 19
291-A:19 Law Governing Validity; Choice of Law as to Execution of Document of Gift; Presumption of Validity.
Status: in_force

I. A document of gift is valid if executed in accordance with: (a) This chapter; (b) The laws of the state or country where it was executed; or (c) The laws of the state or country where the person making the anatomical gift was domiciled, has a place of residence, or was a national at the time the document of gift was executed. II. If a document of gift is valid under this section, the law of this state shall govern the interpretation of the document of gift. III. A person may presume that a document of gift or amendment of an anatomical gift is valid unless that person knows that it was not validly executed or was revoked.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:35-b — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 35-b
477:35-b Previous Conveyances.
Status: in_force

I. Any conveyance of standing trees made prior to August 29, 1969, which includes therein a stipulation requiring that the trees be removed within a certain time or by a certain date, but which does not include therein any terms to the effect that the right to the trees shall revert to the grantor upon the passage of the stated time or stated date, shall be presumed as having intended to grant an absolute property interest in the trees to the purchaser even though the trees remain uncut beyond the stipulated time or date; provided, however, that any such right to said trees on the part of the purchaser or his heirs or assigns must be asserted and any litigation begun within 7 years after August 29, 1969, or within 7 years of the stipulated time of removal of the trees, whichever occurs last, or otherwise all such rights to said trees shall revert to the grantor or his heirs or assigns. Nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding the introduction of any evidence in any action to rebut the presumption of the granting of ownership of trees as provided by this section. II. Any conveyance of standing trees prior to the effective date of this paragraph which does not include therein a stipulation requiring that such trees be removed within a certain time or by a certain date, shall be presumed as having intended to grant to the purchaser an absolute property interest in the trees standing at the date of the conveyance even though the trees remain uncut beyond a reasonable time for their removal after said date; provided, however, that any such right to said trees on the part of the purchaser or his heirs or assigns must be asserted and litigation begun with 7 years after the effective date of this paragraph or otherwise all such rights to said trees shall revert to the grantor or his or her heirs or assigns. Nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding the introduction of any evidence in any action to rebut the presumption of the granting of ownership of trees as provided by this paragraph.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:81-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 81-b
21-I:81-b Worksite Accountability.
Status: in_force

At the onset of work on any state construction project, including any construction project undertaken by the community college system and the university system of New Hampshire, the general contractor or designated project construction manager, if any, shall provide to the awarding state agency a current list of all subcontractors and independent contractors that the general contractor has agreed to use on the job site, with a record of the entity to whom that subcontractor or independent contractor is directly contracted and by whom that contractor or subcontractor is insured for worker's compensation purposes. This list shall be posted on the jobsite and updated as needed to reflect any new subcontractors or independent contractors and also posted on the state agency website, to be updated every 30 days. If it is determined that a subcontractor or independent contractor is present on a state construction site without the contractor's name and direct contracting relationship being posted in a visible location at the worksite, the general contractor or designated project manager shall require the subcontractor or independent contractor to provide the information within 36 hours and to post the information in a visible location at the worksite. If the information is not provided within 36 hours of its request, the general contractor shall suspend the contractor until the information is provided and posted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-C:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-C / Section 2
195-C:2 State Guarantee.
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of a report from the authority containing a recommendation that bonds or notes of a school district should be guaranteed by the state, the governor with the advice and consent of the council may award an unconditional state guarantee with respect to such bonds or notes in accordance with the authority's recommendation or in some lesser amount or percentage, or on the alternative basis of guarantee, as the best interests of the state may require. The full faith and credit of the state are and shall be pledged for any such guarantees, and the total outstanding amount of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes which has been guaranteed by the state under this section shall at no time exceed $95,000,000. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, is authorized to draw a warrant for such a sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of honoring any guarantee awarded under this section. In the event that any state funds shall be so used, the state may recover the amount thereof as provided in RSA 530.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:18 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 18
657:18 Procedure by Clerk.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of an outer envelope or an affidavit envelope purporting to contain an official absentee voting ballot, the clerk of the city or town shall, subject to RSA 657:16, attach thereto the application for an absentee ballot to the envelope submitted by said voter and record the information pursuant to RSA 657:15. The envelopes shall be preserved unopened until processed in accordance with RSA 659:50.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 516:29-b — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 516 / Section 29-b
516:29-b Disclosure of Expert Testimony in Civil Cases.
Status: in_force

I. A party in a civil case shall disclose to other parties the identity of any person who may be used at trial to present evidence under Rules 702, 703, or 705 of the New Hampshire rules of evidence. II. Except as otherwise stipulated or directed by the court, this disclosure shall, with respect to a witness who is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case or whose duties as an employee of the party regularly involve giving expert testimony, be accompanied by a written report signed by the witness. The report shall contain a complete statement of: (a) All opinions to be expressed and the basis and reasons therefor; (b) The facts or data considered by the witness in forming the opinions; (c) Any exhibits to be used as a summary of or support for the opinions; (d) The qualifications of the witness, including a list of all publications authored by the witness within the preceding 10 years; (e) The compensation to be paid for the study and testimony; and (f) A listing of any other cases in which the witness has testified as an expert at trial or by deposition within the preceding 4 years. III. These disclosures shall be made at the times and in the sequence directed by the court. In the absence of other directions from the court or stipulation by the parties, the disclosures shall be made at least 90 days before the trial date or the date the case is to be ready for trial or, if the evidence is intended solely to contradict or rebut evidence on the same subject matter identified by another party, within 30 days after the disclosure made by the other party. The parties shall supplement these disclosures when required in accordance with the court's rules. IV. The deposition of any person who has been identified as an expert whose opinions may be presented at trial, and whose testimony has been the subject of a report under this section, shall not be conducted until after such report has been provided. V. The provisions of this section shall not apply in criminal cases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:14 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 14
329-B:14 Information on Sexual Misconduct.
Status: in_force

The board shall inform all applicants for licensure under this chapter that the board deems sexual misconduct as provided in RSA 329-B:30 to be unethical, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct subject to disciplinary action by the board. The board shall make available to all licensees, or persons applying for licensure, under this chapter information and materials, as determined by the board, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, regarding such sexual misconduct.