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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:115 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 115
436:115 Testing of Domestic Animals; Rulemaking.
Status: repealed

I. The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food may test for disease any domestic animal, as defined by RSA 436:1, that cannot be tested by an accredited veterinarian. The commissioner shall establish fees for such testing which shall be sufficient to carry out any tests performed under this subdivision. The fee shall include, but not be limited to, the costs of mileage, hourly wage, and lodging. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA-541-A, relative to: (a) A fee schedule for testing of domestic animals under paragraph I. (b) Any other fees necessary to carry out the testing. (c) [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 12
169-C:12 Evidence.
Status: in_force

In any hearing under this chapter, the court shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence and may admit evidence which it considers relevant and material. Evidence of prior founded or unfounded reports of abuse or neglect shall be admissible in proceedings under this chapter in order to establish a relevant pattern or course of conduct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:40 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 40
189:40 School Sessions.
Status: in_force

In the absence of express contract, a session of 3 hours in the forenoon and 3 hours in the afternoon shall constitute a school day, 5 such days a school week, and 4 such weeks a school month, in the public schools.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:99 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 99
236:99 Established Junk Yards or Automotive Recycling Yards.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subdivision the location of junk yards or automotive recycling yards already lawfully established are considered approved by the commissioner of transportation where located and the owner of the yard considered suitable for the issuance of a temporary license. Within 60 days from the passage of this subdivision, however, the owner shall furnish the commissioner of transportation the information as to location which is required in an application, together with the license fee, and the commissioner shall issue him a license valid until April 1, 1968, at which time the owner may apply for a renewal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:73 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 73
110-B:73 Payment of Claims.
Status: in_force

The governor and council, upon the recommendation of the adjutant general, may pay claims against the state arising out of accidents occasioned by the activities of the national guard or arising out of claims brought against the department of military affairs and veterans services. No claim in excess of $1,000 shall be paid to any one person, nor shall any claim be paid hereunder which is payable in whole or in part by the United States. Persons making claims hereunder shall file their applications with the adjutant general who shall investigate the circumstances and shall make a recommendation thereon to the governor and council. Any claims paid hereunder shall be a charge upon the appropriation therefor in the department of military affairs and veterans services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 567-A:8 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 567-A / Section 8
567-A:8 Reversal or Affirmance.
Status: in_force

On appeal, the supreme court may: I. Reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, any decree or order of the probate court and enter any decree thereon as the probate court ought to have entered; II. Remand the case for further proceedings in the probate court; or III. Make any other order therein as law and justice require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:42 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 42
477:42 Trustee's Bond; Duties.
Status: in_force

Every trustee appointed under RSA 447:39 shall give bond to the judge of probate for the county in which said real estate or the greater part thereof is situated in such form and for such an amount as the court appointing him may order, and he shall receive and hold, invest or apply the proceeds of any sale made by him for the benefit of the persons who would have been entitled to the real estate if such sale had not been made and apply the proceeds of any mortgage for the benefit of the persons interested in the real estate, subject to the orders and decrees of the court authorizing the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:40 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 40
193:40 Prohibition on Teaching Discrimination.
Status: in_force

I. No pupil in any public school in this state shall be taught, instructed, inculcated or compelled to express belief in, or support for, any one or more of the following: (a) That one's age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion or national origin is inherently superior to people of another age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin; (b) That an individual, by virtue of his or her age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously; (c) That an individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin; or (d) That people of one age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin cannot and should not attempt to treat others without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, religion, or national origin. II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit discussing, as part of a larger course of academic instruction, the historical existence of ideas and subjects identified in this section. III. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section, including the attorney general, may initiate a civil action against a school or school district in superior court for legal or equitable relief, or with the New Hampshire commission for human rights as provided in RSA 354-A:34. IV. Violation of this section by an educator shall be considered a violation of the educator code of conduct that justifies disciplinary sanction by the state board of education. V. For the purposes of this section, "educator" means a professional employee of any school district whose position requires certification by the state board pursuant to RSA 189:39. Administrators, specialists, and teachers are included within the definition of this term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408:37 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408 / Section 37
408:37 False Statement.
Status: in_force

I. Whoever violates any provisions of RSA 408:26-36, inclusive, or knowingly files with the commissioner, or furnishes to him or her any false or misleading statements or information, shall be guilty of a class B felony, if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Any false or misleading statements or information furnished to the commissioner shall be evidence that any sales of such variable products made thereafter were made on false representation in a suit to recover damages on account of loss sustained through the purchase thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:44 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 44
100-A:44 Appointment; Removal.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of the retirement system shall have the full power to appoint and compensate an executive director to perform such duties on such terms as it may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-B:29 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-B / Section 29
170-B:29 Recognition of Foreign Decree Affecting Adoption.
Status: in_force

A decree of court terminating the relationship of parent and child or establishing the relation by adoption issued pursuant to due process of law by a court of any other jurisdiction within or without the United States shall be recognized in this state and the rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree was issued by a court of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:29 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 29
485:29 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by any decision, regulation, ruling or order made by the department pursuant to the provisions of RSA 485:24, 27, and 28 may appeal such decisions pursuant to RSA 21-O:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-U:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-U / Section 1
21-U:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for information sharing between the state agencies responsible for regulating financial services and to promote improved communication and cooperation between agencies with respect to the enforcement of financial services, statutes, and regulations. Under this chapter, these agencies shall meet regularly to share complaint, investigation, and enforcement data and to create and maintain a cooperative information-sharing database to ensure effective oversight and regulation of individuals and entities subject to regulatory jurisdiction, maximize agency effectiveness and avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:6 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 6
507:6 Escape, Recovery Over.
Status: in_force

A person compelled to pay damages for the escape of a prisoner in his custody may recover the same of the prisoner escaping or of others aiding the escape.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-B / Section 1
404-B:1 Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:29 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 29
540:29 Conflict of Laws.
Status: in_force

Any provisions of federal law relating to rental units owned, operated or subsidized by the federal government which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall supersede the provisions of this chapter. Where not inconsistent, the provisions of federal law shall apply in conjunction with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4-A:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4-A / Section 3
4-A:3 Office Space Authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislative leadership is authorized to provide, upon request, to the governor-elect for use in connection with his preparation for the assumption of official duties as governor, suitable office space within the state house, appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines and equipment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:58 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 58
261:58 Registration Record and Certificate.
Status: repealed

I. The department shall record, by photographic, electronic or other suitable means, the vehicle described in the application, giving to said vehicle a distinguishing number or other mark to be known as the registration number for said vehicle, and shall thereupon issue to the applicant a certificate of registration. The certificate shall be in such form and contain such information as the director shall determine. II. [Repealed.] III. (a) The department shall update its database regularly to include information regarding an individual who is: (1) Currently on parole. (2) Currently on probation. (3) The subject of a restraining order. (b) The administrative office of the courts shall, via computer interface, regularly update the database at the department of safety to include information regarding an individual who is released on bail. (c) The department of safety and the administrative office of the courts shall make available the information required in subparagraphs (a) and (b) as soon as it becomes technologically feasible to do so.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479-B:10 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479-B / Section 10
479-B:10 Contracts and Notices.
Status: in_force

I. All disclosures, contracts, and notices required by this chapter shall be made clearly and conspicuously in language comprehensible by persons without training or knowledge in the area of real property and finance. II. All notices required by this chapter, other than the homeowner's notice that he or she is canceling a contract, shall be printed in at least 14-point type. III. Notices of cancellation that are required by this chapter to accompany certain contracts shall be their own separate documents, not printed on the back of any other document.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-H:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-H / Section 3
162-H:3 Site Evaluation Committee Established.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a committee to be known as the New Hampshire site evaluation committee consisting of 5 members, as follows: (a) The 3 commissioners of the public utilities commission, the chairperson of which shall be the chairperson of the committee; (b) The commissioner of the department of environmental services; and (c) One public member and, when required pursuant to paragraph VI, an alternate public member, both of whom shall be appointed as described in RSA 162-H:4-b. II. All members, including those who sit for a member recused under paragraph VI, shall refrain from ex parte communications regarding any matter pending before the committee. III. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the committee's business, except that the 3 public utilities commissioners alone shall not constitute a quorum. IV. The committee shall be administratively attached to the public utilities commission. V. The chairperson shall serve as the chief executive of the committee and may: (a) Delegate to other members the duties of presiding officer, as appropriate. (b) Perform administrative actions for the committee, as may a presiding officer. (c) Establish, with the consent of the committee, the budgetary requirements of the committee. (d) Engage personnel in accordance with this chapter. VI. If at any time a member must recuse himself or herself on a matter or is not otherwise available for good reason, such person, if a state employee, may designate a senior administrative employee or a staff attorney from his or her agency to sit on the committee. The commissioner of the department of environmental services may, with the consent of the respective commissioner or director, and subject to the approval of the chairperson, designate a senior administrative employee from the department of transportation, the department of natural and cultural resources, the department of business and economic affairs, the division of historical resources, or the department of fish and game, to sit on the committee. In the case of the public member, the alternate public member shall serve as set forth in RSA 162-H:4-b.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-A:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-A / Section 2
77-A:2 Imposition of Tax.
Status: in_force

I. For all taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2019, a tax is imposed at the rate of 7.7 percent upon the taxable business profits of every business organization. II. For all taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2022, a tax is imposed at the rate of 7.6 percent upon the taxable business profits of every business organization. III. For all taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2023, a tax is imposed at the rate of 7.5 percent upon the taxable business profits of every business organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:26 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 26
511:26 Interest Attachable.
Status: in_force

Any personal property not exempt from attachment, subject to a mortgage, pledge, security interest or lien, may be attached as the property of the mortgagor, pledgor, debtor, or general owner, the attaching creditor or officer paying or tendering to the mortgagee, pledgee, secured party or holder the amount for which the property is held as ascertained in the mode provided by RSA 511:27.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:34 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 34
597:34 Venue.
Status: in_force

Actions upon recognizances may be brought and tried in the county or judicial district thereof in which they were taken, unless the court shall order the venue to be changed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 13
402:13 Stock Companies.
Status: in_force

No such license shall be issued to a stock company unless in addition to its paid-up capital it shall have a surplus over all liabilities, consisting of money or other lawful assets, to an amount not less than 25 percent of its capital stock.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-D:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-D / Section 7
126-D:7 Federal Financial Participation.
Status: in_force

Consistent with federal laws, the department of health and human services, in connection with the administration of this chapter and any compact pursuant to it, shall include in any state plan made pursuant to the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-272) , Titles IV(e) and XIX of the Social Security Act, and any other applicable federal laws, the provision of adoption assistance and medical assistance for which the federal government pays some or all of the cost. The department shall apply for and administer all relevant federal aid in accordance with law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:2 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 2
277:2 Scaffolding and Other Devices for Use of Employees.
Status: in_force

A person employing or directing another to perform labor of any kind in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning or pointing of a building or structure shall furnish or erect, or cause to be furnished or erected for the performance of such labor, scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, ropes, and other devices which shall be so constructed, placed and operated as to give proper protection to a person so employed or directed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263-A / Section 5
263-A:5 Privacy and Tracking.
Status: in_force

I. Relying parties shall only retain electronic credential data elements for which the relying party explicitly obtained consent from the electronic credential holder. Relying parties shall inform the electronic credential holder of the use and retention period of the electronic data elements and comply with RSA 507-H. II. The electronic credential system shall be designed to maximize the privacy of the credential holder and comply with RSA 507-H, as well as any other applicable state and federal laws, and shall not track or compile information without the credential holder's actual consent. The division shall only compile and/or disclose information regarding use of the credential as required by RSA 507-H and other applicable state or federal laws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 534:14 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 534 / Section 14
534:14 Service.
Status: in_force

The service of the writ may be made by any person, by delivering the original to the person to whom it is directed, or, if the person for whom application is made is in prison, by leaving it with the jailer or deputy keeper at the prison, and paying or tendering the sum indorsed on the writ, if any.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:52 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 52
659:52 Opening Envelope; Depositing Ballot.
Status: in_force

If the absentee ballot is not challenged, the moderator shall, after announcing the name of the voter, open the envelope containing the ballot so the affidavit is not destroyed. The moderator shall then take the ballot out of the envelope without unfolding the ballot or without permitting the ballot to be examined, and he or she shall preserve the affidavit with the ballots cast at the election as provided in RSA 659:101. The moderator shall then have a checkmark placed beside the name of the absentee voter on the checklist and write therewith the letters "A.V." in red ink and shall then deposit the ballot in the ballot box.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613-A:10 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613-A / Section 10
613-A:10 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the Uniform Rendition of Prisoners as Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 504-A:7 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 504-A / Section 7
504-A:7 Transfer of Supervision.
Status: in_force

The department of corrections may transfer supervision of a probationer or parolee from one probation or parole officer to another at any time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 425:16 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 425 / Section 16
425:16 State Buildings at Eastern States Exposition.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall operate the state building at the Eastern States Exposition, and his legitimate expenses incurred in the performance of this duty shall be a charge upon the appropriation made therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 604-A:9 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 604-A / Section 9
604-A:9 Repayment.
Status: in_force

As of the effective date of this section, all collections efforts under this section or former versions of this chapter shall be terminated. Any person subject to a court order for reimbursement may petition the court to vacate the reimbursement order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:31 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 31
431:31 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who, individually or through a servant or agent, violates any provision of this subdivision or rule adopted under this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For any subsequent offense, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision or any rule adopted or order issued under this subdivision shall, in addition, be liable for a civil forfeiture not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, for each day of a continuing violation, which may be collected in a civil action or in connection with an action for injunctive relief brought by the attorney general. III. Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision, or any rule or order of the commissioner, shall be subject to the imposition of an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:12 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 12
228:12 Transfers from Highway Surplus Account.
Status: in_force

If the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the department of transportation, the department may request, with prior approval of the legislative fiscal committee, that the governor and council authorize the transfer of funds from the highway surplus account for highway purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554:15 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554 / Section 15
554:15 Duties as to Real Estate.
Status: in_force

The administrator shall receive the rents and profits of the real estate, in case the estate is insolvent, and keep the same in repair, and account for the net proceeds thereof in his administration account.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 112:3 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 112 / Section 3
112:3 Other Officials and Employees.
Status: in_force

In case any other official or permanent classified state employee has entered or is ordered into or enlists in the armed forces of the United States in such emergency, the appointing or employing authority of such official or employee under the present law may appoint or employ an acting official or employee who shall have all the powers, perform all the duties and assume all the responsibilities of such official or employee for whom he is acting.