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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:141 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 141
31:141 Assessments and Fees.
Status: in_force

Upon adoption of the budgetary appropriation, the municipality may levy assessments or fees, or both, in an amount not greater than the net appropriation to a water and/or sewer utility district fund. The assessments and fees shall be made against the owners or users, or both, of properties in the water and/or sewer utility district and shall be based upon a formula determined by the municipality to be in relative proportion to benefits received by each property owner or user, or both, in the water and/or sewer utility district. Assessments and fees shall be billed and collected as specified by ordinance adopted by majority vote of the governing body of the municipality after a public hearing or in accordance with the terms of the intermunicipal agreement. Government property and non-profit organizations within the district shall be subject to the assessment and fees. Interest and other collection procedures shall be made by the tax collector or other official responsible for property tax collection. Enforcement powers for nonpayment shall be the same as those provided under RSA 80 relative to property tax collection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-N:12 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-N / Section 12
106-N:12 Impersonating an Officer.
Status: in_force

Any person who impersonates a railroad police officer shall be guilty of a class B felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-D:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-D / Section 5
404-D:5 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Account" means any of the 3 accounts created under RSA 404-D:6. II. "Association" means the New Hampshire life and health insurance guaranty association created under RSA 404-D:6. III. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance. IV. "Contractual obligation" means any obligation under covered policies. V. "Covered policy" means any policy or contract within the scope of RSA 404-D:3. VI. "Impaired insurer" means: (a) An insurer which after the effective date of this chapter, is declared insolvent and placed under a final order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation by a court of competent jurisdiction, or (b) An insurer deemed by the commissioner after the effective date of this chapter to be unable to fulfill its contractual obligations. VII. "Member insurer" means any person authorized to transact in this state any kind of insurance to which this chapter applies under RSA 404-D:3. VIII. "Premiums" means direct gross insurance premiums and annuity considerations written on covered policies, less return premiums and considerations thereon and dividends paid or credited to policyholders on such direct business. "Premiums" do not include premiums and considerations on contracts between insurers and reinsurers. As used in RSA 404-D:9, "premiums" are those for the calendar year preceding the determination of impairment. IX. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association or voluntary organization. X. "Resident" means any person who resides in this state at the time the impairment is determined and to whom contractual obligations are owed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:1.43 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 1.43
293-A:1.43 Qualified Director.
Status: in_force

(a) A "qualified director" is a director who, at the time action is to be taken under: (1) RSA 293-A:7.44, does not have (i) a material interest in the outcome of the proceeding, or (ii) a material relationship with a person who has such an interest; (2) RSA 293-A:8.53 or RSA 293-A:8.55, (i) is not a party to the proceeding, (ii) is not a director as to whom a transaction is a director's conflicting interest transaction or who sought a disclaimer of the corporation's interest in a business opportunity under RSA 293-A:8.70, which transaction or disclaimer is challenged in the proceeding, and (iii) does not have a material relationship with a director described in either clause (i) or clause (ii) of this subsection (a)(2); (3) RSA 293-A:8.62, is not a director (i) as to whom the transaction is a director's conflicting interest transaction, or (ii) who has a material relationship with another director as to whom the transaction is a director's conflicting interest transaction; or (4) RSA 293-A:8.70, would be a qualified director under subsection (a)(3) if the business opportunity were a director's conflicting interest transaction. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) "material relationship" familial, financial, professional, employment, or other relationship that would reasonably be expected to impair the objectivity of the director's judgment when participating in the action to be taken; and (2) "material interest" means an actual or potential benefit or detriment (other than one which would devolve on the corporation or the shareholders generally) that would reasonably be expected to impair the objectivity of the director's judgment when participating in the action to be taken. (c) The presence of one or more of the following circumstances shall not automatically prevent a director from being a qualified director: (1) nomination or election of the director to the current board by any director who is not a qualified director with respect to the matter (or by any person that has a material relationship with that director), acting alone or participating with others; (2) service as a director of another corporation of which a director who is not a qualified director with respect to the matter (or any individual who has a material relationship with that director), is or was also a director; or (3) with respect to action to be taken under RSA 293-A:7.44, status as a named defendant, as a director against whom action is demanded, or as a director who approved the conduct being challenged.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:5 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 5
430:5 Forfeiture.
Status: in_force

In addition thereto, any town failing to take such measures as the commissioner and the state entomologist may require shall forfeit the sum of $100, to be collected by an information brought by the attorney general in the county in which said town is located.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 486-A:7 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 486-A / Section 7
486-A:7 Applicant Agreement.
Status: in_force

I. Applications for state grants for surface water treatment and for regional water systems and evaluation of groundwaters contributing area of public wells with recorded levels of chemical contaminants shall contain an agreement that the applicant: (a) Has installed or will install the water works facilities in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the department; (b) Will provide proper and efficient operation and maintenance of facilities; (c) Agrees that failure to install the facilities in accordance with the approved plans and specifications or to provide proper and efficient operation and maintenance of such facilities shall result in loss of payments of the annual grant installment next following such failure. The loss of payment of the annual grant installment shall continue in effect until such time as the applicant has completed the steps necessary to install the facilities in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the department, or made provisions for proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the facilities in accordance with department instructions or both; (d) For a grant to aid in the development of a regional water system and evaluation of groundwaters contributing area of public wells with recorded levels of chemical contaminants, agrees to participate in regional and statewide water supply planning initiatives and to consider the results of such initiatives for purposes of long-term water supply planning and infrastructure development. II. Applications for water supply land protection grants shall contain a statement that the applicant shall comply with the following conditions: (a) The applicant shall purchase the land or conservation easement from a willing seller, and the purchase shall include only land within the source water protection area of an active or proposed public drinking water source supplying a community or non-transient non-community water system or only small portions of land beyond the source water protection area under circumstances which make subdivision impractical; (b) The land or conservation easement shall be owned, in perpetuity, by a water supply land protection grantee; (c) The land shall be maintained in perpetuity to protect the drinking water source and no land use or development shall occur that would diminish the quantity or quality of the drinking water; (d) The land, if purchased in fee simple, shall not be posted to prohibit hiking, hunting, and fishing, unless the department deems such posting necessary to protect the associated water supply or other natural resources; (e) The applicant shall provide required stewardship and submit annual stewardship reports to the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:35 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 35
400-A:35 Retaliatory Provisions.
Status: in_force

When, by the laws of any other state or country, any taxes, fines, penalties, licenses, fees, deposits, or other obligations or prohibitions, additional to or in excess of those imposed by this state upon companies not organized under the laws of this state and their agents doing business in this state, are imposed upon insurance companies of this state and their agents doing business in such state or country, the same taxes, fines, penalties, licenses, fees, deposits, or other obligations or prohibitions shall be imposed upon all insurance companies of such state or country and their agents doing business in the state, so long as such laws remain in force. In the absence of proof satisfactory to the commissioner, the laws of a foreign country shall be presumed to be the same as those of that state in which an insurance company of that foreign country has its principal place of business in the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-M:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-M / Section 10
420-M:10 Marketing Health Benefit Plans.
Status: in_force

I. The alliance shall establish marketing standards for use by participating carriers. II. Any marketing, advertisement, or educational material for health coverage sold through the alliance shall be approved by the alliance prior to its use. III. The alliance shall make approved marketing materials available to member employers in an efficient and standardized manner. These materials shall include, but not be limited to, an accurate summary of benefit plans, rates, cost, and accreditation information relating to the offerings of the participating carrier. IV. This section shall not be construed to prohibit or to compel the alliance or a participating carrier from using the services of an agent or broker.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:10-1002 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 10-1002
383-D:10-1002 Change of Designated Relative.
Status: in_force

(a) A family trust company may change its designated relative by filing with the commissioner notice in which the family trust company designates a new designated relative. (b) Except with the commissioner's prior approval, a family trust company cannot change its designated relative more than once every 10 years after the issuance of its certificate of authority. (c) Except with the commissioner's prior approval, the change of a family trust company's designated relative is effective on January 1 of the year after in which the family trust company files its notice with the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 75:10 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 75 / Section 10
75:10 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Industrial or commercial zone" means any district designated by a local legislative body in a zoning ordinance in which business or industry are permitted uses of property. II. "Residence" means the real estate which a person owns and occupies as the person's principal place of abode, and for no other purpose, together with any land or buildings appurtenant thereto, including manufactured housing if used for such purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:8-802 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 8-802
383-C:8-802 Application for Change of Ownership of Trust Company.
Status: in_force

(a) Before consummation of any proposed change of ownership of a trust company, the new owner or new owners of trust company equity shall file an application with the commissioner describing the proposed change of ownership of the trust company as required under RSA 383-A:6-602 and this section. The application for a proposed change of ownership of a trust company shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include the following information: (1) The identity, personal history, business background, and experience of the proposed new owner or new owners, including (i) each new owner's material business activities and affiliations during the past 5 years, (ii) a description of any material pending legal or administrative proceedings in which the new owner is a party and (iii) a description of any criminal indictment or conviction of the new owner by a state or federal court. To fulfill the requirements of (iii), the commissioner may require the proposed owner or owners to submit to a criminal history records check by following the procedure prescribed under RSA 383-A:3-305(e)(3)-(4); (2) A statement of the assets and liabilities of each new owner as of the end of the fiscal year for each of the 3 fiscal years immediately preceding the date of the notice and an interim statement of the assets and liabilities of the new owner as of a date not more than 90 days before the date of the notice; (3) The material terms and conditions of the proposed change of ownership of the trust company and the manner in which the transaction is to be consummated. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a change of ownership of a trust company shall not be effective until the commissioner, acting under RSA 383-A:6-604, approves the proposed change of ownership. (c) If a change of ownership of a trust company occurs by reason of an involuntary change of ownership outside the reasonable control of the owner of trust company equity, then the trust company, either alone or with the new owner or new owners, shall file with the commissioner the application described in subsection (a) as promptly as reasonably practicable after the occurrence of that involuntary change of ownership. Any new owner or new owners holding trust company equity as a result of an involuntary change of ownership shall hold the trust company equity subject to determination of the commissioner under RSA 383-C:8-804.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:4 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 4
432:4 Grants.
Status: in_force

Upon the acceptance of each such plan by the Secretary of Agriculture and his approval of the plan, the department is authorized and empowered to accept and receive all grants of money made, pursuant to the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, for the purpose of enabling the state to carry out the provisions of such plan. All such moneys shall be paid into a special fund in the state treasury to be known as the soil conservation fund, which fund is hereby established. The appropriations made from such fund shall be available to the department for expenditures necessary in carrying out the plan, including administrative expenses, expenditures in connection with educational programs and research programs in aid of the plan, and for benefit payments, as provided in said appropriations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 6
33:6 Emergency Borrowing.
Status: in_force

Upon recommendation of the commissioner of revenue administration, approved by the governor and council, municipalities and counties may, within such limits as to amount, term and rate of interest as may be prescribed by the commissioner of revenue administration, incur debt outside the debt limit prescribed by RSA 33:4 for purposes made necessary by war or other national or local disaster or emergency. Such debt shall at no time be included in the net indebtedness of the municipality or county for the purpose of determining its borrowing capacity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:12-b — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 12-b
508:12-b Liability Limited; Fire Department, Emergency Service, and Rescue Squad Members.
Status: in_force

I. No person who is a volunteer, "part paid" or "call" member of a nonprofit fire department, emergency service or rescue squad operating in any political subdivision shall be held personally liable in any action to recover for personal injury or property damage arising out of any act performed or occurring in the furtherance of his official duties. Nothing in this section shall affect the liability of the political subdivision, department, service or squad served by such person. Nothing in this section shall affect the liability of such person for damages arising out of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or operation under the influence of drugs or alcohol. II. In this section: (a) "Call" member means any member other than a full-time paid employee who receives payment for each emergency response. (b) "Official duties" mean emergency duties only. (c) "Part paid" member means any member other than a full-time paid employee who receives an annual retainer or stipend of less than $5,000 for his services as a member.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-F:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-F / Section 8
420-F:8 Investments.
Status: in_force

Delta shall invest its funds as provided for in RSA 411-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:13 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 13
674:13 Appeals Where There is a Zoning Ordinance.
Status: in_force

I. Any zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to RSA 674:16 shall provide that the board of adjustment created under a local zoning ordinance and having the power to make variances or exceptions in zoning regulations shall have the further power, in specific cases and by vote of a majority of its members, upon an appeal filed with it by the owner of any such land, to grant a permit based on considerations of justice and equity for a building or structure, or part thereof, in a mapped-street location shown on the official map, in any case in which the board of adjustment finds, upon the evidence and arguments presented to it upon appeal: (a) That the property of the appellant of which such mapped-street location forms a part will not yield a reasonable return to the owner unless such permit be granted; or (b) That, balancing the interest of the municipality in preserving the integrity of the official map and in not increasing too greatly the cost of later opening such street, and the interest of the owner in the use and benefits of the owner's property, the grant of such permit is required by considerations of justice and equity. II. In the event that the board of adjustment decides to authorize or issue a building permit in such case, it shall have the power to specify the exact location, ground area to be used or occupied, height, and other reasonable details and conditions of extent and character, and also the duration of the building, or part hereof, permitted. Such requirements shall be designed to promote the health, convenience, safety, or general welfare of and shall inure to the benefit of the municipality. The board of adjustment shall refuse a permit if the applicant will not be substantially damaged by placing the applicant's building outside the mapped-street location.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-B:4-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-B / Section 4-b
49-B:4-b Final Report.
Status: in_force

I. Upon approval from the secretary of state, attorney general, and commissioner of the department of revenue administration under RSA 49-B:4-a, the charter commission shall submit to the municipal officers its final report, which shall include the full text and explanation of the proposed new charter, such comments as the commission deems desirable, an indication of the major differences between the current form of government and the proposed charter, and a written opinion by an attorney admitted to the bar of this state that the proposed charter is not in conflict with the constitution or the general laws. Minority reports, if filed, shall not exceed 1,000 words. The submission of the final report and minority reports, if any, shall be accomplished by the date indicated below: (a) If the charter commission was elected in a town with its annual meeting in March, on or before January 15 of the following year. (b) If the charter commission was elected in a town with its annual meeting in April, on or before February 15 of the following year. (c) If the charter commission was elected in a town with its annual meeting in May, on or before March 15 of the following year. (d) If the charter commission was elected at a biennial municipal election, on or before September 15 of the following year. (e) If the charter commission was elected in a municipality not described in subparagraph (a), (b), (c), or (d), within 245 days after its election. II. Upon the submission of the final report, the municipal officers shall order the proposed new charter to be submitted to the voters at the next municipal election after the filing of the final report, unless the final report recommends that no charter be adopted, as provided in RSA 49-B:4, VII. In the case of municipalities with biennial elections, the charter shall be submitted to the voters at the next regular municipal election or at a special municipal election so long as such election is held at least 45 days after the filing of the final report. If the next regular election is less than 45 days after the filing of the report, the charter shall be submitted at the following regular election. III. Except as provided in RSA 49-B:4-c, the charter commission shall continue in existence for 60 days after submission of its final report to the municipal officers, or until the date of the election at which the charter is voted upon, whichever is later, for the purpose of winding up its affairs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:37 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 37
547:37 Retired Judges as Masters; Special Masters.
Status: in_force

I. Appointment in Contested Cases. A probate judge may appoint as a master in any contested case such former judge of the probate court as has retired therefrom by age limitation when to do so will expedite the business of the court. If a probate judge is unable for any cause to sit in any case, a member of the Bar of New Hampshire who is a disinterested justice of the peace, or a disinterested justice or special justice from a district court, attending upon written request of the sitting judge and approval of the administrative judge of the probate court, may hear as master and make recommendations as to the disposition of the case. Said appointed special master shall keep a record of the case, which shall be kept with and constitute a part of the records of said court, all of which shall be approved by the judge of said court before the order is issued. II. Compensation. Such master or special master when sitting as master shall be allowed per diem compensation determined by the supreme court upon recommendation by the judicial branch administrative council, established pursuant to supreme court rule, plus reasonable expenses. If the parties are indigent, the probate court, in its discretion, may assess such charges against the state; provided, however, that all bills submitted by the master for compensation shall first be submitted to the probate judge for approval.