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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:27 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 27
378:27 Temporary Rates.
Status: in_force

In any proceeding involving the rates of a public utility brought either upon motion of the commission or the department of energy or upon complaint, the commission may, after reasonable notice and hearing, if it be of the opinion that the public interest so requires, immediately fix, determine, and prescribe for the duration of said proceeding reasonable temporary rates; provided, however, that such temporary rates shall be sufficient to yield not less than a reasonable return on the cost of the property of the utility used and useful in the public service less accrued depreciation, as shown by the reports of the utility filed with the commission and the department of energy, unless there appears to be reasonable ground for questioning the figures in such reports.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:73-a — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 73-a
110-B:73-a Military Skills Test Waiver Program.
Status: in_force

The adjutant general shall take necessary steps to increase veterans' awareness of and participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Military Skills Test Waiver Program. The adjutant general shall include information about the program and a link to the program's website on department's public Internet site and shall coordinate with military placement and training programs to disseminate information on the program to veterans with relevant experience newly locating in New Hampshire. For the purposes of this section, "veterans" means veterans as defined in 38 U.S.C. section 101(2).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:39 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 39
263:39 Limitation.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 263:36-38 shall not be deemed to authorize a person under 16 years of age to drive a motor vehicle on the ways of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:6-f — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 6-f
189:6-f Pupils Transported in a School Transportation Vehicle.
Status: in_force

I. Pupils may be transported to or from school and school-related activities in a school transportation vehicle as defined by RSA 259:96-b, which is approved by the division of motor vehicles of the department of safety and operated by a driver who holds a valid school bus driver's certificate as provided in RSA 263:29, in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to RSA 265:58. II. The department of education, a school district, or a private school may contract with a provider of school transportation vehicle services. III. Pupils with disabilities may be transported to or from school and school-related activities in a school transportation vehicle unless the pupil's individualized education program as defined in RSA 186-C:2, III, or the pupil's accommodation plan pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. section 794, states that such a vehicle shall not be used.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:6-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 6-b
21-J:6-b Revenue Counsel.
Status: in_force

I. There is established within the department the position of revenue counsel who shall be responsible for providing advice and legal representation for the department in all matters of administration of the tax laws assigned to the department. II. The commissioner shall appoint the position of revenue counsel who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. III. The salary of the revenue counsel shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-A:18-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-A / Section 18-b
330-A:18-b Licensed Social Workers: Initial License.
Status: in_force

I. An applicant for an initial license as a licensed social worker shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Graduate with a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education. (b) Complete 300 hours of social work or mental health education within the degree-granting program or separately. (c) Complete 4,000 hours of supervised work experience. (d) Complete 300 hours of supervised practical training within the degree-granting program, as part of the supervised work experience or separately. (e) Pass a national proctored examination approved by the board. (f) Meet other criteria as established by the board. II. The scope of practice of a licensed social worker shall be the screening, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment of mental health conditions as defined in this section as follows: (a) The performance of clinical evaluation including the screening and assessment of mental health disorders, the assessment and identification of symptoms of co-occurring mental health disorders and differential diagnosis indicators, and the development of preliminary mental health disorder diagnoses for further assessment and confirmation by an appropriate professional. This includes severity assessment and assessment of dangerousness to self or others. (b) The performance of treatment planning and case management referrals including co-occurring substance use disorders and medical conditions, case management and service coordination including implementation of treatment plans, consultation, coordination of care with mental health and other community providers, ongoing assessment of progress and needs, and client advocacy, education, and documentation. (c) The performance of counseling, including: (1) Individual, group, family, and significant other counseling; and (2) Crisis prevention and intervention to include enlisting the support of trained personnel to manage risk of harm to self or others. (d) Adherence to professional and ethical responsibilities as determined by the board. III. During the first 2 years of licensure, a licensed social worker may engage in practice only under clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a master licensed drug and alcohol counselor, a psychiatric APRN, or a licensed mental health provider approved by the board. The supervising clinician shall sign off on any clinical diagnostic assessment and treatment plan established by a licensed social worker.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:73 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 73
259:73 Perfected.
Status: in_force

"Perfected," when used in reference to a security interest, shall mean that it is valid against third parties generally, subject only to specific statutory exceptions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:127 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 127
304-C:127 Effect of Dissolution of Limited Liability Company.
Status: in_force

A limited liability company dissolved under this subdivision continues its existence as a limited liability company, but, on and after its dissolution, it may not carry on any business or other activity except that which is necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and internal affairs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:44 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 44
259:44 Implement of Husbandry.
Status: in_force

"Implement of husbandry" shall mean equipment designed or adapted and used exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, forestry, or livestock operations, for which use on a public way is incidental to its intended function. "Implement of husbandry" shall include a self-propelled custom harvester, sprayer, soil amendment spreader, or forage mower.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:32 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 32
374:32 Corporate Authorization.
Status: in_force

Except when the public utility is an excepted local exchange carrier, if such public utility, or the other party to any such transfer, lease, or contract, be a corporation and if the commission shall find that the public good so requires, such transfer, lease, or contract shall first be authorized by the vote of 2/3 of the shares of the capital stock of each of the interested corporations present and voting at meetings duly called to consider the subject; and all statutes regulating, protecting, and determining the rights of a dissenting stockholder of a railroad in the case of a lease or union with another railroad shall be applicable, and the rights of any stockholder of such corporation dissenting from such transfer, lease, or contract, if the same shall be authorized as above provided, shall be regulated, protected, and determined by such statutes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 20
126-A:20 Standards and Certification for Community Living Facilities.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to govern the establishment and operation of community living facilities. The certification of community living facilities shall be based on these rules. Certification of such community living facilities shall be on a permanent, temporary, or emergency basis in accordance with these rules. No placements shall occur in the absence of such certification. The commissioner may withdraw certification at any time the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that there exist violations of federal, state, or local law or of department rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A pertaining to community living facilities. II. Certifications shall be subject to periodic review and renewal by the commissioner. III. The commissioner of the department of health and human services, after notice and hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this subdivision or rules adopted under this subdivision. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this subdivision. The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 541-A relative to administrative fines which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation. The sums obtained from the levying of administrative fines under this subdivision shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-P:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-P / Section 5
420-P:5 Investigation of a Cybersecurity Event.
Status: in_force

I. If the licensee learns that a cybersecurity event has or may have occurred, the licensee or an outside vendor and/or service provider designated to act on behalf of the licensee, shall conduct a prompt investigation. II. During the investigation, the licensee, or an outside vendor and/or service provider designated to act on behalf of the licensee, shall, at a minimum determine as much of the following information as possible: (a) Whether a cybersecurity event has occurred. (b) The nature and scope of the cybersecurity event. (c) Identify any nonpublic information that may have been involved in the cybersecurity event. (d) Perform or oversee reasonable measures to restore the security of the information systems compromised in the cybersecurity event in order to prevent further unauthorized acquisition, release, or use of nonpublic information in the licensee's possession, custody, or control. III. If the licensee learns that a cybersecurity event has or may have occurred in a system maintained by a third-party service provider, the licensee shall complete the steps listed in paragraph II above or confirm and document that the third-party service provider has completed those steps. IV. The licensee shall maintain records concerning all cybersecurity events for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the cybersecurity event and shall produce those records upon demand of the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:14 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 14
540:14 Judgment.
Status: in_force

I. If the defendant makes default, or if on trial it is considered by the court that the plaintiff has sustained its complaint, judgment shall be rendered that the plaintiff recover possession of the demanded premises and costs, and a writ of possession shall issue. In cases based on nonpayment of rent, the court shall state the actual amount of the tenant's current weekly rent or, if rent is not paid on a weekly basis, the equivalent weekly rent amount, which must be paid into the court if an appeal is taken pursuant to RSA 540:20 and 540:25. The judgment may be enforced, at the sole discretion of the plaintiff, either by directing the sheriff to serve the writ of possession or by seeking judicial relief against the defendant for civil contempt. A writ of possession shall authorize the sheriff to remove the defendant from the premises. II. Whenever the tenant successfully raises the defense of retaliation pursuant to RSA 540:13-a, damages of not more than 3 months' rent may be awarded to the tenant. III. If the plaintiff makes a successful claim for unpaid rent as well as possession, or the defendant makes a successful counterclaim, the court shall issue a money judgment at the same time that it makes its ruling regarding possession of the premises. IV. If the court renders judgment against any one tenant or member of a multiperson household pursuant to RSA 540:2, VII(d), the court shall specify in its order that the writ of possession shall only be used to remove the tenant or household member against whom the judgment issued, and that the other tenants or household members may remain in residence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:4-401 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 4-401
383-B:4-401 Deposit Accounts.
Status: in_force

This article sets forth the rights and duties of persons with respect to certain deposit accounts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-A:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-A / Section 2
200-A:2 Effective Date.
Status: in_force

When the governor shall have executed said compact on behalf of this state and shall have caused a verified copy to be filed with the secretary of state, and when said compact shall have been ratified by one or more of the states named in RSA 200-A:1, then said compact shall become operative and effective as between this state and such other state or states. The governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this state and any other state ratifying said compact, and to take such steps as may be necessary to secure the consent of the congress of the United States to said compact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 656:21 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 656 / Section 21
656:21 Pasters; Substitute Candidates.
Status: in_force

In the event that a candidate dies or is disqualified as provided in RSA 655:38 or 655:39, the name of the substitute candidate shall be printed on the state general election ballot. If the state general election ballots have already been prepared and time will permit, the secretary of state may authorize adhesive slips or pasters with the name of the substitute candidate thereon to be printed and sent to the town or city clerks representing the territory wherein the deceased or disqualified candidate was to be voted for. Such paster shall be affixed to the ballots as provided in RSA 658:34. The name of the substitute candidate shall be received by the secretary of state no later than the Tuesday prior to the election in order for a substitute name to be placed on the ballot.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 91-A:1 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 91-A / Section 1
91-A:1 Preamble.
Status: in_force

Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:6 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 6
277:6 Medical Chests.
Status: in_force

Every employer shall at all times keep and maintain, free of expense to the employees, such a medical and surgical chest as shall be required by the local board of health of the city or town, containing plasters, bandages, absorbent cotton, gauze and all other necessary medicines, instruments and other appliances for the treatment of persons injured or taken ill upon the premises.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:5-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 5-b
33:5-b Voluntary Projects.
Status: in_force

Any city, town, village district, or other political subdivision may vote to incur debt for the purpose of installing a sewage disposal plant including treatment works or sewerage facilities or thereof, although at the time of such vote it has not received an order from the department of environmental services directing such installation under RSA 147, RSA 485, or RSA 485-A. Any such debt shall at no time be included in the net indebtedness of said city, town, village district, or other political subdivision for the purpose of ascertaining its borrowing capacity provided the approval of the governor and council hereinafter provided for is obtained.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 595-B:5 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 595-B / Section 5
595-B:5 Conduct of Inspection; Notice.
Status: in_force

An inspection, testing or sampling pursuant to a warrant issued under this chapter shall not be made between 6:00 p.m. of any day and 8:00 a.m. of the succeeding day, unless specifically authorized by the person issuing such warrant upon a showing that such authority is reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of the law, rule, code, ordinance, or regulation being enforced. An inspection pursuant to a warrant shall not be made by means of forcible entry, except that the person issuing such warrant may expressly authorize a forcible entry when facts are shown sufficient to suggest a probable violation of a state law or rule, or municipal ordinance, code, or regulation, which, if such violation existed, would present an immediate threat to public health or safety, or when facts are shown which establish that reasonable attempts to serve a previous warrant have been unsuccessful. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an official or employee of a state agency, municipality, or other political subdivision executing an inspection warrant may be accompanied by suitable assistants, including a sheriff or his deputy, any state police officer, or any constable or police officer of any city or town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:27 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 27
28:27 Effect.
Status: in_force

Such copies shall have the same force and effect as the originals, and copies made therefrom may be used in evidence the same as if made from the originals, without showing the loss of the latter; but the originals shall also be preserved.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:53 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 53
204-C:53 Exemption from Administrative Procedure Act.
Status: in_force

The authority shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 541-A and may adopt rules in accordance with its own procedures. The authority shall file in the office of legislative services a copy of all existing rules adopted by the authority. Any rule adopted after the effective date of this section or any amendment or repeal of any existing rule shall be filed in the office of legislative services within 7 days of such adoption, amendment or repeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-A:18 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-A / Section 18
301-A:18 Attachment of Share and Membership Certificates.
Status: in_force

The holdings of any member of an association to the extent of a minimum amount necessary for membership, but not to exceed $100, shall be exempt from attachment, execution, or garnishment for the debts of the owner. If any holdings in excess of this amount are subjected to such liability, the directors of the association may either admit the purchaser thereof to membership or may purchase such holdings from him at par value.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:40-c — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 40-c
356-B:40-c Adoption of Budgets and Special Assessments.
Status: in_force

I. The board of directors, at least annually, shall adopt a proposed budget for the unit owners' association for consideration by the unit owners. Not later than 30 days after adoption of a proposed budget, the board of directors shall provide to all the unit owners a summary of the budget, including any reserves, and a statement of the basis on which any reserves are calculated and funded. Simultaneously, the board shall set a date not less than 10 days or more than 60 days after providing the summary for a meeting of the unit owners to consider ratification of the budget. Unless at that meeting 2/3 of all unit owners or any larger number specified in the declaration reject the budget, the budget is ratified, whether or not a quorum is present. If a proposed budget is rejected, the budget last ratified by the unit owners continues until the unit owners ratify a subsequent budget. II. The board of directors, at any time, may propose a special assessment. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph III, the assessment is effective only if the board of directors follows the procedures for ratification of a budget described in paragraph I and the unit owners do not reject the proposed assessment. III. If the board of directors determines by a 2/3 vote that a special assessment is necessary to respond to an emergency: (a) The special assessment becomes effective immediately in accordance with the terms of the vote. (b) Notice of the special assessment shall be provided promptly to all unit owners. (c) The board of directors may spend the funds paid on account of the special assessment only for the purposes described in the vote. IV. For the purposes of this section, an "emergency" means a situation that requires immediate action by the board of directors where a danger to the structural integrity of the common areas is discovered or to the life and safety of property unit owners or as required by a court order or to respond to any legal or administrative proceeding brought against the association that could not have been reasonably foreseen by the board in preparing and distributing the annual operating budget.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-F:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-F / Section 6
408-F:6 Creation of the Association.
Status: in_force

I. There is created a nonprofit legal entity to be known as the New Hampshire life and health insurance guaranty association, which shall be the same association created under RSA 404-D:6. All member insurers shall be and remain members of the association as a condition of their authority to transact insurance or a health maintenance organization business in this state. The association shall perform its functions under the plan of operation established and approved under RSA 408-F:10 and shall exercise its powers through a board of directors established under RSA 408-F:7. For purposes of administration and assessment, the association shall maintain 2 accounts: (a) The life insurance and annuity account which includes the following subaccounts: (1) Life insurance account; (2) Annuity account, which shall include annuity contracts owned by a governmental retirement plan (or its trustee) established under section 401, 403(b) or 457 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, but shall otherwise excluded unallocated annuities; and (3) Unallocated annuity account which shall exclude contracts owned by a governmental retirement benefit plan, or its trustee established under section 401, 403(b), or 457 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (b) The health account. II. The association shall come under the immediate supervision of the commissioner and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the insurance laws of this state. Meetings or records of the association may be opened to the public upon majority vote of the board of directors of the association.