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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-A:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-A / Section 11
421-A:11 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever it appears to the secretary of state that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or any rule adopted or order issued under it, the secretary of state may issue and cause to be served upon any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, an order requiring the person to cease and desist therefrom; and the secretary of state may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under it. Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order and may order rescission of any sales or purchases of securities determined to be unlawful under this chapter, or any rule adopted or order issued under it. The court may not require the secretary of state to post a bond. II. In any court proceedings, the attorney general may apply for and, on due showing, be entitled to have issued the court's subpoena requiring the appearance of any defendant and his employees or agents and the production of documents, books and records as may appear necessary for the hearing of the petition, and to testify and give evidence concerning the acts, conduct or things complained of in the action. III. Whenever it appears that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under it, the offeror, target company or any record or beneficial owner of an equity security of the target company may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with the chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under it. Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent or preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order or may order rescission of any sales, tenders for sale, purchases or tenders for purchase of equity securities determined to be unlawful under this chapter or any rule or order of the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:37 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 37
318:37 Required; Compliance.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall conduct or operate a pharmacy for the sale at retail of drugs and medicines unless such pharmacy is registered with and a permit therefor has been issued by the office of professional licensure and certification in accordance with rules adopted by the pharmacy board, except as provided in this chapter. II. (a) No person shall conduct or operate a mail-order pharmacy located outside of this state by shipping, mailing, or delivering prescription drugs into this state unless such pharmacy is registered in New Hampshire and a permit has been issued by the New Hampshire pharmacy board. (b) To obtain a permit, a mail-order pharmacy shall comply with each of the following: (1) Maintain a license in good standing from the state in which the mail-order pharmacy is located; (2) Submit to the New Hampshire office of professional licensure and certification an application for registration; (3) Pay all appropriate registration fees; (4) Submit to the New Hampshire office of professional licensure and certification a copy of the state pharmacy license from the state in which the mail-order pharmacy is located; (5) Submit to the New Hampshire office of professional licensure and certification a copy of the state and federal controlled substance registrations from the state in which it is located, if controlled substances are to be shipped into this state. (c) When requested to do so by the New Hampshire pharmacy board, each mail-order pharmacy shall supply the New Hampshire pharmacy board with any inspection reports, warning notices, disciplinary actions, notice of deficiency reports, or any other related reports from the state in which it is located concerning the operation of a mail-order pharmacy for review of compliance with state and federal drug laws. (d) Except in emergencies that constitute an immediate threat to the public health and require expedited action by the board, the New Hampshire pharmacy board shall file a complaint with the licensing board of the state in which the mail-order pharmacy is located when known or suspected violations of the laws of the state in which the pharmacy is located are uncovered. If the licensing board in the state in which the mail-order pharmacy is located initiates disciplinary action, the New Hampshire pharmacy board may request the appropriate documents involved in the action for consideration of discipline against the pharmacy registration of the mail-order pharmacy. If no action is taken against the mail-order pharmacy by the licensing board of the state in which it is located, the New Hampshire pharmacy board may request copies of any investigation reports available from that state. (e) The New Hampshire pharmacy board shall extend reciprocal cooperation to any state that licenses and regulates mail-order pharmacies for the purpose of investigating complaints against pharmacies located in New Hampshire or the sharing of information and investigative reports, as long as the other state shall extend the same reciprocal cooperation to the New Hampshire pharmacy board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:39-a — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 39-a
356-B:39-a Voting Without a Meeting.
Status: in_force

Unless prohibited or limited by the declaration or bylaws, an association may conduct a vote without a meeting. In that event, the following requirements apply: I. The association shall notify the unit owners, in the manner prescribed by RSA 356-B:37-a, that the vote will be taken by ballot and deliver a paper or electronic ballot to every unit owner entitled to vote on the matter. II. The ballot shall: (a) Set forth each proposed action and provide an opportunity to vote for or against the action. (b) Indicate the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements. (c) State the percent of votes necessary to approve each matter other than election of directors. (d) Specify the time and date by which a ballot must be delivered to the association to be counted, which time and date may not be fewer than 10 days after the date the association delivers the ballot. (e) Describe the time, date, and manner by which unit owners wishing to deliver information to all unit owners regarding the subject of the vote may do so. III. Except as otherwise provided in the declaration or bylaws, a ballot is not revoked after delivery to the association by death or disability or attempted revocation by the person that cast that vote. IV. Approval by ballot pursuant to this section is valid only if the number of votes cast by ballot equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action. V. All ballots cast in an association vote under this section shall be counted using a tally sheet for the vote. If more than one ballot item was voted on, the board may elect to keep a corresponding tally sheet for each ballot item. The ballots and tally sheets shall be made available for examination and recount, by request of any owner participating in the vote, immediately following announcement of the results of the vote taken. During any examination and recount one or more members of the board of directors and at least one additional owner shall be present. The ballots shall be examined and tallied to verify that the count and announced result was correct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:8-802 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 8-802
383-B:8-802 Conversion of State Depository Bank Into a National Bank or Federal Savings Bank.
Status: in_force

A depository bank may convert into a national bank or federal savings bank. The conversion shall be governed by federal law and not the law of this state, except that the conversions shall be approved by a majority of the holders of each class of voting stock of an investor-owned depository bank, the corporators of a mutual savings bank, or the association members of a savings association, or by a higher percentage if required by the entity's organizational documents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:16-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 16-b
402:16-b Insurance Referrals.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, a person who has not complied with all applicable state insurance licensing and appointment laws and regulations may refer a party to a person who has complied with all applicable state insurance licensing and appointment laws and regulations, if the person making such referral is compensated for such referral in an amount that does not exceed the nominal amount of $25 and such amount is not based on or related to the party's purchase of insurance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:107 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 107
282-A:107 Department of Employment Security.
Status: in_force

There shall be a department of employment security which shall include an unemployment compensation bureau, an employment service bureau, and an economic and labor market information bureau.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:22 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 313-A / Section 22
313-A:22 Disciplinary Action.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter; (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession; (d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee; (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice under this chapter; (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter; (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter; (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated; or (i) Failure to observe the requirements of any rule adopted by the board. III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 604-A:2-b — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 604-A / Section 2-b
604-A:2-b Contract Attorneys.
Status: in_force

The state of New Hampshire, by the judicial council and with the approval of governor and council, may, within the limits of available appropriations, contract with any qualified attorney in the state to provide for the representation of indigents in circumstances where, pursuant to RSA 604-B, the public defender program is unavailable to provide such representation. No contract providing for the representation of children in proceedings arising under RSA 169-B shall be based on payment of a predetermined fee per case or other payment structure which creates a financial disincentive for attorneys to provide effective representation in such cases. The executive director of the judicial council shall authorize payments to contract attorneys provided for under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 435:29 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 435 / Section 29
435:29 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who, by himself or by his 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. § 125-I:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-I / Section 7
125-I:7 Inspection.
Status: in_force

I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the commissioner relative to this chapter, or any condition of a permit issued under RSA 125-C relative to the emission of a regulated toxic air pollutant and any other air contaminant, an employee or authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time: (a) Enter any stationary source. (b) Inspect and photograph the device or source which produces or controls emissions of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants, and obtain samples of materials processed in and generated from the devices and sources at the facility. (c) Inspect and copy records, information or test results relating to air pollution, air contaminants and devices or sources which produce or control emissions of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants. II. For the purpose of determining the type and quantity of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants being emitted from any stationary source, the commissioner may require the stationary source to maintain and submit production data, material usage records, equipment manufacturer's specifications, material safety data sheets and such other similar records, data and information. III. Any records, data, or information obtained by or submitted to the department or any other agency of the state under this chapter which, in the judgment of the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be disclosed to the public without notice to the owner of the trade secret and an opportunity for a hearing. The protection against unauthorized disclosure of trade secret information under this chapter shall not exceed that permitted under RSA 91-A. The department may provide information relating to trade secrets to the Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the Environmental Protection Agency guarantees the same degree of confidentiality afforded by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-K:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-K / Section 5
326-K:5 Prohibition on Unlicensed Practice; Professional Identification.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall practice or represent himself or herself as a genetic counselor in this state without first applying for and receiving a license or provisional license from the office to practice as a licensed genetic counselor. II. A genetic counselor whose license is suspended or revoked or whose surrender of license with or without prejudice has been accepted by the board, shall promptly deliver the original license to the board. III. Individuals holding currently valid licenses issued under this chapter may use the title "genetic counselor" and write the designation "licensed genetic counselor" following his or her written name. IV. No person shall represent himself or herself or the services offered by using the term genetic counselor unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this chapter. No person, who is not so licensed may use in connection with his or her name or place of business, the title "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic consultant," "genetic associate," or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying a person holds a genetic counseling license, or any similar words if the intent of such use is to imply that the person is licensed. V. Any person who states or implies by word or act that he or she is currently licensed to practice genetic counseling at a time when he or she does not hold a currently valid license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-I:7 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-I / Section 7
328-I:7 Criminal History Record Checks.
Status: in_force

I. Every applicant for initial registration or reinstatement shall submit to the board a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the board. [Paragraph II effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out below.] II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the board may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. [Paragraph II effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out above.] II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency, an authorized employee of the department of safety, or an authorized employee of the office of professional licensure and certification, approved by the commissioner of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the board may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. III. The board shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the board. IV. The board shall review the criminal record information prior to making a registration decision and shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records received pursuant to this section. V. The applicant shall bear the cost of a criminal history record check.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 12
671:12 First Meeting.
Status: in_force

The organizational meeting of a cooperative school district shall be conducted in accordance with RSA 195:18, IX.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405:50-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405 / Section 50-a
405:50-a Rulemaking for Reinsurance.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to reinsurance arrangements as follows: I. Such rules shall apply only to reinsurance relating to: (a) Life insurance policies with guaranteed nonlevel gross premiums or guaranteed nonlevel benefits. (b) Universal life insurance policies with provisions resulting in the ability of a policyholder to keep a policy in force over a secondary guarantee period. (c) Variable annuities with guaranteed death or living benefits. (d) Long-term care insurance policies. (e) Such other life and health insurance and annuity products as to which the NAIC adopts model regulatory requirements with respect to credit for reinsurance. II. A rule adopted pursuant to subparagraph I(a) or I(b) may apply to any treaty containing policies issued on or after January 1, 2015, and policies issued prior to January 1, 2015, if risk pertaining to such pre-2015 policies is ceded in connection with the treaty, in whole or in part, on or after January 1, 2015. III. A rule adopted under this section may require the ceding insurer, in calculating the amounts or forms of security required to be held, to use the Valuation Manual adopted by the NAIC under Section 11B(1) of the NAIC Standard Valuation Law, including all amendments adopted by the NAIC and in effect on the date as of which the calculation is made, to the extent applicable. IV. A rule adopted pursuant to this section shall not apply to cessions to an assuming insurer that: (a) Meets the conditions set forth in RSA 405:47, IV-b; or (b) Is certified in this state; or (c) Maintains at least $250,000,000 in capital and surplus when determined in accordance with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, including all amendments thereto adopted by the NAIC, excluding the impact of any permitted or prescribed practices, and is: (1) Licensed in at least 26 states; or (2) Licensed in at least 10 states and licensed or accredited in a total of at least 35 states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 39:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 39 / Section 7
39:7 Return of Warrant.
Status: in_force

The selectmen or the constable serving any warrant shall return the same, at the time and place of meeting, with a certificate of the service thereof, to the town clerk, or, in his absence, to one of the supervisors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 340:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 340 / Section 4
340:4 Affidavit.
Status: in_force

Such vendor and vendee shall make and subscribe an affidavit in substance as follows: We severally swear that the foregoing memorandum is made for the purpose of witnessing the sale and the consideration therefor, and for no other purpose whatever; that the amount therein stated is the true consideration, and has been actually paid by the vendee to the vendor as specified in said memorandum; and that said sale was not made for the purpose of enabling the parties to execute said memorandum, but was an honest transaction entered into in good faith between said parties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-J:12 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-J / Section 12
490-J:12 Appropriateness of Collaborative Law Process.
Status: in_force

Before a prospective party signs a collaborative law participation agreement, a prospective collaborative lawyer shall: I. Assess with the prospective party factors the lawyer reasonably believes relate to whether a collaborative law process is appropriate for the prospective party's matter; II. Provide the prospective party with information that the lawyer reasonably believes is sufficient for the party to make an informed decision about the material benefits and risks of a collaborative law process as compared to the material benefits and risks of other reasonably available alternatives for resolving the proposed collaborative matter, such as litigation, mediation, arbitration, or neutral evaluation; and III. Advise the prospective party that: (a) After signing an agreement if a party initiates a proceeding or seeks court intervention in a pending proceeding related to the collaborative matter, the collaborative law process terminates; (b) Participation in a collaborative law process is voluntary and any party has the right to terminate unilaterally a collaborative law process with or without cause; and (c) The collaborative lawyer and any lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may not appear before a court to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter, except as authorized by RSA 490-J:9, III.