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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:39 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 39
304-C:39 Signing, Amendment, and Cancellation of Certificates by Judicial Order.
Status: in_force

I. If a person required to sign a certificate required by this act fails or refuses to do so, any other person who is adversely affected by the failure or refusal may petition the superior court to direct the signing of the certificate. II. If the superior court finds that the signing of the certificate is proper and that any person so designated has failed or refused to sign the certificate, it shall order the secretary of state to record an appropriate certificate or enter an order granting other appropriate relief. III. If a person required to sign an operating agreement or an amendment of the agreement fails or refuses to do so, any other person who is adversely affected by the failure or refusal may petition the superior court to direct the signing of the operating agreement or amendment. IV. If the court finds that the operating agreement or amendment of the agreement should be signed and that any person required to sign the operating agreement or amendment of the agreement has failed or refused to do so, it shall order the person to sign the agreement or amendment or it shall enter an order granting other appropriate relief.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-A / Section 5
374-A:5 Taxation.
Status: in_force

I. All electric power facilities, real and personal, situated within the state of any domestic electric utility other than a municipal utility, all such facilities of a municipal utility situated within the state but without its corporate limits, and all such facilities situated within the state of any foreign electric utility shall be subject to assessment and taxation as tangible property in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided by law with respect to such property of a corporation defined as a "public utility" in RSA 362:2. II. Legislative consent is hereby given to the application to any domestic electric utility which has acquired or has an interest in an electric power facility, real or personal, situated without the state, or which is acting without the state pursuant to authority granted in this chapter, of the laws of other states with respect to taxation, payments in lieu of taxes, and the assessment thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:8-h — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 8-h
292:8-h Granting of Degrees.
Status: repealed

I. This section shall apply to all educational institutions within the state granting degrees or seeking to do so, except the following: (a) Any institution now granting degrees which has been in continuous operation since before 1775; (b) [Repealed.] (c) Institutions of the university system of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 187-A and institutions of the community college system of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 188-F. II. No educational institution shall grant degrees unless approved by the higher education commission and authorized by name to do so by an act of the legislature. III. The commission shall specify the degrees an institution may grant, and the commission may renew, for a set term of years, degree granting authority. The commission shall report its activity by January 31 of each odd-numbered year to both the house and senate standing committees on education. IV. Any out-of-state institution of higher learning planning to establish a branch campus or offer courses, programs, or degrees in this state, shall apply to the commission for evaluation and approval of its plans. If such plans are not approved or if approval is withdrawn by the commission, all operations and publicity of the out-of-state institution shall cease without delay.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:56 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 56
100-A:56 State Retiree Health Plan Commission.
Status: repealed

I. There is hereby established a state retiree health plan commission consisting of the following members: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) One member appointed by the governor. (d) The state treasurer. (e) The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee. II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate while attending to the duties of the commission. III. The commission shall: (a) Determine the actuarial assumptions to be used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities relative to state retiree health benefits. (b) Ensure that an actuarial valuation report is completed by a qualified, independent actuary and submitted to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor, on or before December 31 of every odd-numbered year. (c) [Repealed.] (d) [Repealed.] IV. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The terms of the members of the commission shall be coterminous with their terms of office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:1-103 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 1-103
383-A:1-103 Reservation of Power to Amend or Repeal.
Status: in_force

The general court has power to amend or repeal all or part of this chapter at any time, and all persons subject to this chapter are governed by the amendment or repeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-E:10 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-E / Section 10
270-E:10 Notice of Transfer; Destruction or Abandonment.
Status: in_force

The owner shall furnish the department written notice of the transfer of all or any part of his or her interest, other than the creation of a security interest, in a vessel registered in this state pursuant to this chapter or the destruction or abandonment of such vessel within 15 days of its transfer, destruction, or abandonment. Such transfer, destruction, or abandonment shall terminate the certificate of numbers for such vessel, except that in the case of a transfer of a part interest which does not affect the owner's rights to operate such vessel, the transfer shall not terminate the certificate of numbers. If a vessel is transferred, the original number shall be retained by the new owner. A person who transfers the ownership of a vessel, upon filing a new application, may have another boat registered in his or her name for the remainder of the period for which the vessel is registered for $5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:33 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 33
21-I:33 Leave of Absence.
Status: in_force

Employees who are participating in the permanent group life insurance program, and who go on an approved leave of absence, may have their permanent group life insurance program continued by the payment to the state of the term portion of the life insurance premium during such leave of absence up to a maximum period of one year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:6 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 6
422:6 Operation of Aircraft.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, after consultation with the director of aeronautics, rail, and transit, is hereby authorized to lease, purchase, or own and to maintain and operate such aircraft as may be approved by the governor and council, and to provide for the use of such aircraft by other departments and agencies of the state. All fees collected from state departments and agencies under this section shall be used to pay costs of maintenance and operation of said aircraft. Such fees shall not lapse but may be used for the purposes of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 210:23 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 210 / Section 23
210:23 Authority of Fish and Game Executive Director.
Status: in_force

The executive director of the fish and game department with the approval of the commission may declare an open season or closed season on any fur-bearing animals in any town and county in the state. The executive director may make such other rules as necessary as to lengthening or shortening the seasons, bag limits, reporting requirements, and the method and manner of taking, in accordance with RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 397-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 397-A / Section 9
397-A:9 Escrow Accounts.
Status: in_force

I. Any licensee that receives funds from a mortgagor to be held in escrow for payment of taxes and insurance premiums shall pay the taxes and insurance premiums of the mortgagor to the appropriate taxing authority and insurance company in the amount required and at the time such taxes and insurance premiums are due, provided that the licensee has been provided with the tax or insurance bills at least 15 days prior to the date such taxes and insurance premiums are due, and the mortgagor has paid to the licensee the amounts required to be paid into the escrow account, as determined by the licensee, for all amounts scheduled to be paid to the licensee prior to the date such taxes and insurance premiums are due. II. Each licensee shall, through its own effort and expense, determine and notify the mortgagor of the amounts necessary to be paid into the escrow account to assure that sufficient funds will be available for the payment of such taxes and insurance premiums as of the date such payment is due. III. If the amount held in the escrow account as of the date such taxes and insurance premiums are due is insufficient to pay the taxes and insurance premiums despite compliance by the mortgagor with RSA 397-A:9, I, the licensee shall pay such taxes and insurance premiums from its own funds. The licensee shall then give the mortgagor the option of paying the deficiency over a period of not less than 12 months. The licensee shall not charge or collect interest on such deficiency during the 12-month period. IV. Persons subject to this chapter that require or accept moneys for deposit in escrow accounts maintained for the payment of taxes or insurance premiums related to loans on single family homes secured by real estate mortgages on property located in New Hampshire shall pay interest on the moneys so held in such accounts. During the 6-month period beginning on April 1 of each year, such interest shall be paid at a rate of not less than the National Deposit Rate for Savings Accounts as published in the month of January of the same year by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. During the 6-month period beginning on October 1 of each year, such interest shall be paid at a rate of not less than the National Deposit Rate for Savings Accounts as published in the month of July of the same year by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-L:18 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-L / Section 18
106-L:18 Responsibilities of the Committee.
Status: in_force

I. The committee shall review all valid complaints alleging misconduct and, if determined necessary, shall: (a) Cause or direct an investigation of the alleged misconduct to be conducted by the law enforcement agency that employs the subject officer; (b) Confirm that any investigation by a law enforcement agency was valid; (c) Review the record and findings of an investigation by a law enforcement agency and, if the investigation was not valid; (d) Authorize the staff attorney to direct the complaint to be investigated with assistance from investigators; (e) After such investigation, direct the staff attorney to present a recommended finding to the council at a public hearing of the council on behalf of the committee; and (f) Provide a recommended sanction upon a sustained finding of misconduct by the council. II. Upon receipt of a valid complaint alleging that a law enforcement officer committed a criminal act or acts while acting as a law enforcement officer, the committee shall report its findings to the director immediately, who shall refer the complaint to the New Hampshire attorney general's office, public integrity unit for investigation. III. The committee shall dismiss a complaint of misconduct when: (a) The complainant lacks standing; (b) The council lacks jurisdiction over the complaint; (c) The complaint is insufficient or there is insufficient cause to proceed; (d) The complaint alleges a minor agency policy violation that does not meet the definition of misconduct; or (e) The statute of limitations has expired under RSA 106-L:23.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6:12-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6 / Section 12-a
6:12-a Refunds.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear that a state department or agency has in the course of its administration received funds from sources outside the state treasury designated as revenue, which said funds have been paid into the treasury, and it is later found that certain of said revenue so paid in is in excess of the amounts which should legally be paid to the state, the head of the department or agency concerned may certify the facts of such excess revenue to the commissioner of administrative services and request a repayment thereof to the persons entitled thereto. The governor, with the consent of the council, may, in such instances, draw his warrants for the repayment of such excess revenue from funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated and the commissioner of administrative services and the treasurer shall credit such repayments to the proper revenue item for the department or agency concerned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-C:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-C / Section 11
160-C:11 Possession and Display of Permissible Fireworks; Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding RSA 160-B:4, a person who is 21 years of age or older may possess permissible fireworks except in a municipality which has voted to prohibit possession pursuant to RSA 160-C:6. A person who is 21 years of age or older may display permissible fireworks on private property with the written consent of the owner or in the owner's presence, except in a municipality which has voted to prohibit display of permissible fireworks pursuant to RSA 160-C:6. II. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a class B misdemeanor if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 665:11 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 665 / Section 11
665:11 Evidence.
Status: in_force

In any hearing, the commission shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence; but its findings must be supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence. A stenographic transcript shall be made of all oral testimony submitted to the commission; and such transcript together with the exhibits, ballots, and papers filed in the proceedings shall be the exclusive record for its decision. Decisions of the commission shall be made in writing and filed with the secretary of state. Reasonable notice of all hearings before the commission shall be given by the secretary of state by registered mail. In cases of recount appeals under RSA 665:8, notice shall be given to all candidates for the particular nomination or office in question. In cases arising under RSA 665:6, notice shall be given to the person or persons filing objections and to the candidate or candidates to whose nomination objections have been filed. At all hearings, interested parties may appear, present relevant evidence, be represented by counsel, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. The records of the commission in any proceeding before it shall be preserved for at least 6 months after the election in question.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 644:3-c — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 644 / Section 3-c
644:3-c Unlawful Interference With Fire Alarm Apparatus.
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly tampers with, interferes with or impairs any public fire alarm apparatus, wire or associated equipment is guilty of a class B felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-H:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-H / Section 8
485-H:8 Duties of the Department.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall perform the following duties to the limit of available funding: (a) Establishing and administrating the PFAS remediation loan and grant program to assist municipalities; community and non-profit, non-transient non-community water systems; and publicly owned and non-profit wastewater treatment facilities with the cost of complying with PFAS drinking water standards or other applicable PFAS standards. (b) Establishing and administering a loan forgiveness program to assist disadvantaged communities with loan repayment. (c) Awarding loan funds to projects that meet the provisions of this chapter including the following criteria: (1) The project is or was necessary to comply with a PFAS drinking water standard or other applicable PFAS standard and the applicant for funding is a municipality, a community water system, or a non-profit, non-transient public water system, or a publicly-owned or non-profit wastewater and/or wastewater residual treatment or storage facility. (2) The applicant has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the department, that the project is the most cost-effective way to meet PFAS drinking water standards and other applicable PFAS standards. (d) Awarding reimbursements to projects from the fund in a manner consistent with this chapter. (e) Investigating, testing, and monitoring PFAS in soil, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, air, biota, and other media. (f) Conducting scientific investigation to support development of appropriate regulatory standards for PFAS, and development and implementation of treatment and remediation methods for PFAS in air, water, soil and other media. II. Every year beginning December 1, 2020, the department shall prepare and file a report with the general court evaluating the progress made relative to PFAS contamination, the efficiency of the program established under this chapter, and whether it continues to provide the maximum benefit to New Hampshire citizens, and providing any recommendations on potential additional tasks for which the fund could be used to address PFAS contamination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-L:3 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-L / Section 3
332-L:3 Non-Infringement.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to infringe on any constitutional right, including the free exercise of religion.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261-B / Section 5
261-B:5 Vehicles Eligible.
Status: in_force

Multi-use decal number plates may be used on passenger motor vehicles and recreation vehicles.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:48 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 48
659:48 Death of a Voter.
Status: in_force

If the officers charged with the duty of processing absentee ballots are cognizant of the fact that the voter has died prior to the opening of the polls, they shall not open the envelope containing the absentee ballot.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 31
169-D:31 Data Collection; Reporting Requirement.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall establish a system to collect data related to: (a) The person or entity who referred the child for services and/or filed the petition. (b) The racial and ethnic identity of the child. (c) The insurance status and coverage of child served. (d) The length of time a child receives services under this chapter, including the time prior and subsequent to the filing of a petition. (e) The identity of any public or private organization to whom the department has referred a child or family. (f) Any other information, including outcome data, that may assist the department and the court in evaluating the availability and effectiveness of services for children who receive assistance under this chapter. (g) The number of cases in which the department determined that voluntary services under RSA 169-D:5-c were not appropriate, and the basis for those decisions. (h) The type of services offered and/or provided to a child on a voluntary basis and the type of services ordered by the court after adjudication and disposition. II. The department shall, upon request, make available to members of the public, compilations of the data which do not contain identifying information. III. Beginning on or before December 30, 2013, the department shall provide quarterly reports regarding cases handled pursuant to this chapter to the chair of the house children and family law committee, the chair of the senate health, education and human services committee, or to the chairs of their successor committees, as well as the chair of the joint fiscal committee. The reports shall include: (a) The number of cases assessed pursuant to RSA 169-D:5-c. (b) The number of cases declined for voluntary services and the bases for the declinations. (c) The number of cases accepted for voluntary services and their ultimate disposition. (d) The number of petitions filed pursuant to RSA 169-D:5, I, and their dispositions. (e) The number of voluntary and court-based cases pending in each definition category of RSA 169-D:2, II at the beginning and end of the quarter. (f) The type and cost of services provided in cases accepted for voluntary services and cases handled through the court, in each definition category of RSA 169-D:2, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325-A:20 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325-A / Section 20
325-A:20 Crematory Operation; Limitations.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall be permitted in a crematory, unless authorized by the crematory authority, while any human remains are in the crematory awaiting cremation, being cremated, or being removed from the cremation chamber. II. The human remains of more than one person shall not be simultaneously cremated within the same cremation chamber unless the crematory authority has received specific written authorization from the authorizing agent for the human remains to be so cremated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 13
415:13 Age Limit.
Status: in_force

If any such policy contains a provision establishing, as an age limit or otherwise, a date after which the coverage provided by the policy will not be effective, and if such date falls within a period for which premium is accepted by the insurer or if the insurer accepts a premium after such date, the coverage provided by the policy will continue in force subject to any right of cancellation until the end of the period for which premium has been accepted. In the event the age of the insured has been misstated and if, according to the correct age of the insured, the coverage provided by the policy would not have become effective, or would have ceased prior to the acceptance of such premium or premiums, then the liability of the insurer shall be limited to the refund, upon request, of all premiums paid for the period not covered by the policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422-B:12 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422-B / Section 12
422-B:12 Appeal.
Status: in_force

The procedure for rehearings and appeal shall be that prescribed by RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293:3 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293 / Section 3
293:3 Nonpayment of Fees.
Status: in_force

Acts of the legislature which come within the provisions of the 2 preceding sections shall be void 30 days after notice from the secretary of state demanding payment of fees therein specified, if the payment of said sums is not made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-B:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-B / Section 11
415-B:11 Exemption From Filing Requirements.
Status: in_force

No filing of the premium finance agreement shall be necessary to perfect the validity of such agreement as a secured transaction as against creditors, subsequent purchases, pledges, encumbrancers, successors, or assigns.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-B:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-B / Section 4
146-B:4 Prescription Label.
Status: in_force

Unless the prescriber instructs otherwise, the label for every drug product dispensed shall include the product's trade or brand name, if any, or its established name and the name of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, using abbreviations if necessary.