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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:19 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 19
491:19 Petition.
Status: in_force

Whenever any official or board is given the power to summon witnesses and take testimony, but not the power to punish for contempt, and any witness refuses to obey such summons, either as to his appearance or as to the production of things specified in the summons, or refuses to testify or to answer any questions, a petition for an order to compel him to testify or to comply with the summons may be filed in the superior court, or with some justice thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-B:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48-B / Section 2
48-B:2 Air Rights.
Status: in_force

The governing board of a municipality, when authorized to do so by its legislative body, may lease, at one time or from time to time for a term or terms not to exceed 99 years, upon such terms and conditions as the governing board thereof in its discretion deems advisable, air rights over public streets and ways, public parking facilities and other public buildings, land and waters, owned by such municipality, or in which the public has a right to travel or in which such municipality holds less than a fee interest, excluding any dedicated park land, but including rights for support, access, utilities, light and air, for such nonmunicipal purposes as, in the opinion of the governing board thereof, will not impair the construction, use, safety, maintenance or repair of such streets and ways, facilities, buildings, land and waters; provided, however, such municipality shall not execute any leases which would either impair the use and safety of any highway, be solely for outdoor advertising structures or which would violate any provision of those regulations promulgated by the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Any lease granted hereunder may, with the consent of the legislative body of the municipality, be assigned, pledged or mortgaged and the lien of such pledge or mortgage may be foreclosed by appropriate action. The proceeds from any such lease shall be paid into the treasury of such municipality. Any lease granted hereunder may be granted over public streets and ways in which the municipality owns the easement, but not a fee interest, without thereby disturbing the reversionary rights, if any, of the holder of the fee in such public street or way. Nothing herein shall derogate from the right of the municipality holding a fee interest in such streets, ways, facilities, buildings, land or water from conveying air rights in fee or by lease. Any lease promulgated under the authority of this chapter for air rights over state and state aid highways shall have the approval of the commissioner of transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:30 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 30
228:30 Taking; Damages.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner is unable to purchase such material or land at what he considers a reasonable compensation he shall request the governor and council to appoint a commission to assess the damages sustained by the owner, and thereupon proceedings shall be had in the same manner as for the assessment of damages by a commission for land taken for highway purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-C:7 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-C / Section 7
9-C:7 Recycled Materials Revenue.
Status: in_force

I. All sales revenues for materials recycled by state agencies shall be forwarded quarterly to the state treasurer for deposit into the state recycling fund established in RSA 9-C:6. Any revenues derived from collections made by the Tobey School shall be used first to reimburse the school's cost of collecting and handling the materials. The division may accept gifts, grants, donations or other moneys for deposit into the fund to be used for the same purposes as other moneys in the fund. II. Funds accruing to the liquor commission from the sale of corrugated boxes shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph I. The liquor commission shall report quarterly to the director of the division on the use of such funds in its recycling program. Excess funds generated by the recycling program of the liquor commission which are not used by June 30 of each year shall lapse to the fund under RSA 9-C:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:6-607 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 6-607
383-B:6-607 Dividends to Depositors of Mutual Banks and Mutual Holding Companies.
Status: in_force

Except as may be limited or otherwise required by applicable federal or state laws, and subject to its management duties as provided in RSA 383-B:6-604, the board of directors of a mutual bank or mutual holding company through its subsidiary bank or subsidiary banks may declare a dividend and distribute the capital, surplus, and retained earnings to the depositors of the bank or banks, in proportion to the average amount of their respective funds on deposit during the 30-day period immediately preceding the time at which a dividend is declared, in such amounts, at such times, and under such conditions as are determined by the directors in the exercise of their reasonable discretion. In the event of liquidation of a mutual bank or mutual holding company, the assets, if any, of the mutual bank or mutual holding company remaining after payment of all liabilities and the costs and expenses of the liquidation shall be distributed as a dividend to the depositors of the mutual bank or subsidiary bank or subsidiary banks, in proportion to the average amount of their respective funds on deposit during the 30-day period immediately preceding the time at which the liquidation proceedings are commenced.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 13
173-B:13 Orders Enforceable.
Status: in_force

I. Any protective order issued under this chapter shall be effective throughout the state. II. Any protective order issued by any other state, tribal, or territorial court related to domestic or family violence, including an ex parte order, shall be deemed valid if the issuing court had jurisdiction over the parties and matter under the law of the state, tribe, or territory, and the person against whom the order was made was given reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard. There shall be a presumption of validity where an order appears facially valid. III. Any valid protective order, as defined in paragraph II, shall be accorded full faith and credit throughout the state. IV. A person entitled to protection under a foreign protective order, as defined in paragraph II, may file such order in any circuit court by filing with the court a certified copy of the order. Such person shall swear under oath in an affidavit to the best of such person's knowledge that the order is presently in effect as written. Such filing shall be without fee or cost. The clerk of the circuit court shall forward such order to the administrative office of the courts which shall enter such order in the state database. Such filing shall not be a precondition to arrest or enforcement of a foreign order. V. A peace officer may rely upon a copy of any protective order issued under this chapter, or under RSA 458, or upon a copy of a foreign protective order, as defined in this section, which has been provided to the peace officer by any source. VI. Law enforcement personnel may rely on the statement of the person protected by the order that the order remains in effect as written. VII. A mutual protective order issued by any other state, tribal, or territorial court against one who has petitioned, filed a complaint, or otherwise filed a written pleading for protection relating to domestic or family violence shall be accorded full faith and credit only if: (a) A cross or counter petition, complaint, or other written pleading was filed seeking such protection order; and (b) The court made specific findings of domestic or family violence by both parties and that each party was entitled to such order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-C:23 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-C / Section 23
141-C:23 Injunction.
Status: in_force

A civil action may be instituted in superior court on behalf of the department for injunctive relief to prevent the violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may enjoin in all such cases any person in violation of any provisions of this chapter or its rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 9
294-A:9 Death or Disqualification of a Shareholder.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the death of a shareholder of a professional corporation, or if a shareholder of a professional corporation becomes a disqualified person, or if shares of a professional corporation are transferred by operation of law or court decree to a disqualified person, the shares of the deceased shareholder or of the disqualified person may be transferred to a qualified person. If not so transferred, the shares shall be purchased or redeemed by the corporation to the extent of funds which may be legally made available for the purchase. II. If the price for such shares is not fixed by the articles of incorporation, bylaws of the corporation or by private agreement, the corporation, within 6 months after the death or 30 days after the disqualification or transfer, shall make a written offer to pay for the shares at a specified price deemed by the corporation to be the fair value of the shares as of the date of the death, disqualification or transfer. The offer shall be given to the executor or administrator of the estate of a deceased shareholder or to the disqualified shareholder or transferee and shall be accompanied by: (a) A balance sheet of the corporation, as of the latest available date and not more than 12 months prior to the making of the offer; and (b) A profit and loss statement of the corporation for the 12 month period ending on the date of the balance sheet. III. This section shall not be deemed to require the purchase of shares of a disqualified person when the period of the disqualification is for less than 5 months from the date of disqualification or transfer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-A:23 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-A / Section 23
541-A:23 Remedies for Procedural Failures.
Status: in_force

I. The following shall prevent a rule from taking effect: (a) Failure to file with the director of legislative services; (b) Failure to file with the committee; (c) Failure to respond to an objection of the committee as required by RSA 541-A:13, V; or (d) Failure to receive approval of the committee for a proposed interim rule, as required by RSA 541-A:19, X. II. The following shall not affect the validity of a rule: (a) Inadvertent failure to make required assurances relating to an incorporation by reference; (b) Failure to certify that all procedures required by this chapter have been satisfied; (c) Failure to meet the style requirements of RSA 541-A:7; or (d) Inadvertent failure to mail notice or copies of any rule. III. For other violations of this chapter, the court may fashion appropriate relief. IV. An action to contest the validity of a rule for noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter other than those listed in paragraph I shall be commenced within one year after the effective date of the rule. Such actions shall be brought in the Merrimack county superior court. The plaintiff shall give notice of the action to the office of legislative services, division of administrative rules, at the time of filing. Upon receiving a judgment on the merits, the respondent agency or department shall also file a copy of that judgment with the office of legislative services, division of administrative rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:5 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 5
511:5 Register's Index.
Status: in_force

The register of deeds shall enter into the index all attachments so made, and of the attested copies of all writs and processes filed, which index shall be open to public inspection at all times. He or she shall enter therein, at the time of receiving an attested copy, a record of the exact time when it was received, and of the names of the plaintiff and defendant in the action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:32 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 32
418:32 Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices.
Status: in_force

Every society authorized to do business in this state shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 417, relating to unfair insurance trade practices; provided, however, that nothing in such provisions shall be construed as applying to or affecting the right of any society to determine its eligibility requirements for membership, or be construed as applying to or affecting the offering of benefits exclusively to members or persons eligible for membership in the society by a subsidiary corporation or affiliated organization of the society.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 526:2 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 526 / Section 2
526:2 Petition.
Status: in_force

In such case a petition may be presented to the superior court in the county where the judgment was rendered, by any person interested, setting forth the reasons for such new trial, and such notice shall be given to the adverse party or his attorney as the court may order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:38-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 38-a
158:38-a Placement of Simulated Explosives.
Status: in_force

Any person who places or causes the placement of any device simulating an explosive or other similar dangerous substance or contrivance in any location, thereby causing anxiety, unrest, fear, or personal discomfort to any person, shall be guilty of a class A felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:32 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 32
212:32 Rights Protected.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall hunt, capture, take or kill any fish, game or fur-bearing animals from any lands or waters covered by such license, without the permission of the licensee, shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:20-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 20-a
329:20-a Report to Blind Services Program, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Status: in_force

All licensed physicians practicing ophthalmology in this state shall report, with the permission of the patient, all cases of vision examination results of 20/200 or less, in the better eye, after correction, to the blind services program, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, department of education. Such report shall contain the name and address of the examined individual, date of birth, the amount of vision in both eyes, and the cause of visual impairment. The information contained in said report shall be treated as confidential by the bureau.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 291:2 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 291 / Section 2
291:2 Bond.
Status: in_force

Every person before receiving any such body shall give to the officers surrendering it a sufficient bond that it shall be used only in the state for the promotion of science, and in such manner as not to outrage or annoy the public; and that after the use allowed by law the remains shall be decently buried.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 1
310-B:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to bring New Hampshire into compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. However, any real estate appraisal service performed by an individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall be subject to the supervision of the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:106 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 106
236:106 Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person shall be guilty of a violation for each day or fraction thereof in which he is in violation of the provisions of this subdivision. All fines collected hereunder shall be deposited in the highway fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:2 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 2
275:2 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates any provision of RSA 275:1 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:17 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 17
135-C:17 Restriction on Withdrawal.
Status: in_force

If a client admitted to a receiving facility on a voluntary basis informs the facility of his desire to withdraw completely from the facility, the administrator of the facility or his designee may order a mental and physical examination of the client to determine whether the criteria for involuntary emergency admission in RSA 135-C:27-33 are met. In such instances, the withdrawal of the client from the facility may be restricted for a period not to exceed 24 hours. If the physician conducting the examination determines that the criteria for involuntary emergency admission are not met or if no examination has occurred within the 24-hour period, the client shall be released immediately. Otherwise, the client shall be treated in accordance with the provisions of RSA 135-C:27-33.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 433:9 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 433 / Section 9
433:9 Injunction.
Status: in_force

When, in the performance of his duties, the commissioner applies to any court for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this subdivision or any rules adopted under this subdivision, the injunction shall be issued without bond.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:10 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 10
482:10 Supervision.
Status: in_force

The department may designate some competent inspector to inspect the construction or reconstruction of any dam for which approved plans and specifications and a permit for construction have been required under RSA 482:9 and such inspector shall report to the department any failure to comply with said plans and specifications.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 486:13 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 486 / Section 13
486:13 Disposal of Septage.
Status: in_force

To insure the efficient collection and disposal of material pumped from or otherwise removed from septic tanks or other sewage storage facilities, referred to in this section as "septage," the department is authorized and directed to require the installation and operation of a septage reception and treatment facility in conjunction with any pollution abatement project for which state or federal aid is allocated pursuant to the provisions of RSA 486 and PL 92-500 (or subsequent amendments thereto), respectively. The incorporation of septage reception and treatment facilities as provided in this section shall not be applied retroactively but rather shall apply to projects constructed after January 1, 1990. The department is further authorized to review and approve proposed charges to be levied by municipalities for said reception and treatment of septage. The purpose of such review is to assure that the proposed service charges are equitable to all parties concerned and in no case shall municipalities be required to provide service at a financial loss. Additionally, municipalities shall not be required to receive and treat septage in such amount or at such times as would interfere with proper operation of municipal treatment and disposal facilities. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or modify in any way the authority conferred upon the department of health and human services under the provisions of RSA 147, in connection with public dumping facilities or removal, transportation and disposal of putrescible material.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:18-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 18-a
211:18-a Penalty, Loss of License.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalty any lobster license holder convicted of assaulting an enforcement officer or wilfully damaging any boat or motor used by an enforcement officer shall lose his lobster license for one year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:5-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 5-a
161-C:5-a Posting Security Bonds.
Status: in_force

I. Any responsible parent who has accumulated an arrearage, pursuant to a legal order for support, in an amount equal to the support obligation for one month, may be required, if deemed appropriate by the commissioner or a member of the judiciary, to post a bond or security or to give some other guarantee to secure payment of the unpaid child support. When the posting of a bond is required by a member of the judiciary, the responsible parent shall be given proper notice of the proceeding. II. The commissioner of the department of health and human services, shall provide prior notice to the responsible parent of the requirement for posting a bond or other security. Such notice shall provide information to the responsible parent regarding procedures by which the responsible parent may contest the department's action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:62 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 62
356-B:62 Revocation of Registration.
Status: in_force

I. A registration may be revoked after notice and hearing upon a written finding of fact that the declarant has: (a) Failed to comply with the terms of a cease and desist order; (b) Been convicted in any court subsequent to the filing of the application for registration for a crime involving fraud, deception, false pretenses, misrepresentation, false advertising, or dishonest dealing in real estate transactions; (c) Disposed of, concealed, or diverted any funds or assets of any person so as to defeat or for the purpose of defeating the rights of unit purchasers; (d) Failed to perform any stipulation or agreement made with the attorney general as an inducement to grant any registration, to reinstate any registration, or to approve any promotional plan or public offering statement; or (e) Made intentional misrepresentations or concealed material facts in an application for registration. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. II. If the attorney general finds after notice and hearing that the developer has been guilty of a violation for which revocation could be ordered, he may issue a cease and desist order instead. III. If the attorney general makes a determination that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, he may, without hearing, issue a temporary cease and desist order subject to the requirements of RSA 356-B:61, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:33 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 33
296:33 Lists of Stockholders to be Filed.
Status: in_force

The treasurer of every railroad corporation and the clerk of every other dividend paying corporation, except banks, until its capital stock is fully paid in and a certificate thereof filed and recorded, shall annually, on or before March first, cause to be filed and recorded, in the office of the clerk of the town or city in which the corporation has its principal place of business a list of the names and places of residence of all its stockholders certified under oath.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 36-B:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 36-B / Section 2
36-B:2 Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Interstate Regional Planning Compact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:19 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 19
674:19 Applicability of Zoning Ordinance.
Status: in_force

A zoning ordinance adopted under RSA 674:16 shall not apply to existing structures or to the existing use of any building. It shall apply to any alteration of a building for use for a purpose or in a manner which is substantially different from the use to which it was put before alteration.