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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:95-h — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 95-h
31:95-h Revolving Funds.
Status: in_force

I. A town may, by vote of the legislative body, establish a revolving fund. Each revolving fund shall be limited to one of the following purposes: (a) Facilitating, maintaining, or encouraging recycling as defined in RSA 149-M:4; (b) Providing ambulance services, or fire services, or both; (c) Providing public safety services by municipal employees or volunteers outside of the ordinary detail of such persons, including but not limited to public safety services in connection with special events, highway construction, and other construction projects, or for any other public safety purpose deemed appropriate by the municipality; (d) Creating affordable housing and facilitating transactions relative thereto; (e) Providing cable access for public, educational, or governmental use; (f) Financing of energy conservation and efficiency and clean energy improvements by participating property owners in an energy efficiency and clean energy district established pursuant to RSA 53-F; or (g) Facilitating transactions relative to municipal group net metering. II. If a town establishes a revolving fund for any of the purposes listed in paragraph I, it may deposit into the fund all or any part of the revenues from fees, charges, or other income derived from the activities or services supported by the fund, and any other revenues approved by the legislative body for deposit into the fund. The money in the fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year, and shall not be considered part of the town's general surplus. The town treasurer shall have custody of all moneys in the fund, and shall pay out the same only upon order of the governing body, or other board or body designated by the local legislative body at the time the fund is created; provided, that no further approval of the legislative body, if different from the governing body, shall be required. Such funds may be expended only for the purposes for which the fund was created. III. The legislative body may, at the time it establishes a revolving fund or at any time thereafter, place limitations on expenditures from the fund including, but not limited to, restrictions on the types of items or services that may be purchased from the fund, limitations on the amount of any single expenditure, and limitations on the total amount of expenditures to be made in a year. No amount may be expended from a revolving fund established hereunder for any item or service for which an appropriation has been specifically rejected by the legislative body during the same year. IV. The provisions of this section shall not preclude the establishment of a revolving fund for any other purpose authorized by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-B / Section 1
406-B:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to subject certain persons and insurers to the jurisdiction of the commissioner, of proceedings before the commissioner, and of the courts of this state in suits by or on behalf of the state and insureds or beneficiaries under insurance contracts. The legislature declares that it is a subject of concern that many residents of this state hold policies of insurance issued by persons and insurers not authorized to do business in this state, thus presenting to such residents the often insuperable obstacle of asserting their legal rights under such policies in forums foreign to them under laws and rules of practice with which they are not familiar. The legislature declares that it is also concerned with the protection of residents of this state against acts by persons and insurers not authorized to do an insurance business in this state by the maintenance of fair and honest insurance markets, by protecting authorized persons and insurers, which are subject to strict regulation, from unfair competition by unauthorized persons and insurers by protecting against the evasion of the insurance regulatory laws of this state and to protect the premium tax revenues of this state. In furtherance of such state interest, the legislature herein provides methods for substituted service of process upon such persons or insurers in any proceeding, suit or action in any court and substitute service of any notice, order, pleading or process upon such persons or insurers in any proceeding before the commissioner to enforce or effect full compliance with the insurance and tax statutes of this state, and declares in so doing it exercises its power to protect residents of this state and to define what constitutes doing an insurance business in this state, and also exercises powers and privileges available to this state by virtue of P.L. 79-15 (1945), (chapter 20, 1st sess., S. 340), 59 Stat. 33, as amended, which declares that the business of insurance and every person engaged therein shall be subject to the laws of the several states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:18-v — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 18-v
415:18-v Reimbursement for Ambulance Service Providers.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group or blanket accident or health insurance that constitutes health coverage under RSA 420-G:2, IX, and that provides benefits for medically necessary ambulance services shall reimburse the ambulance service provider directly subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, plan, or contract. Nothing in this section shall preclude an insurer from negotiating with and subsequently entering into a contract with a non-participating ambulance provider that establishes rates of reimbursement for emergency medical services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:34 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 34
38:34 Unbundling Rates and Open Access.
Status: in_force

Municipal electric utilities established after July 1, 1997, shall unbundle their rates and allow for open access to competitive retail electric supply markets as soon as retail electric competition is certified to exist anywhere in the state pursuant to RSA 38:36. Municipal electric utilities established prior to July 1, 1997, may voluntarily unbundle their rates and allow open access to competitive retail electric supply markets.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-G:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-G / Section 11
162-G:11 Trust Funds.
Status: in_force

All moneys received or held pursuant to a lease or a trust indenture shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely in accordance with the lease or the trust indenture.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-L:5 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-L / Section 5
227-L:5 Cooperation in Forest Fire Protection.
Status: in_force

I. The director, with the approval of the commissioner and the governor and council, may enter into an agreement with other states, Canadian provinces, or the federal government, or any combination of them, to exchange assistance in the control of forest fires and to train personnel. Any state employee assigned to fire control duties or training programs outside this state under such an agreement shall be deemed to be working within this state for the purposes of compensation and other employee benefits. II. In this section, the term "employee" means any appointee, volunteer, or auxiliary member of a fire department, legally included within the firefighting forces of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:12 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 12
327:12 Persons Excepted.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall apply to physicians or surgeons authorized to practice medicine or surgery under the laws of this state, nor to persons who neither practice nor profess to practice optometry, but who sell spectacles, eyeglasses or lenses either on prescription from such physicians or surgeons or from duly qualified optometrists, or as merchandise from permanently located and established places of business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 661:2 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 661 / Section 2
661:2 Determination of Vacancy.
Status: in_force

The officer having the authority to make an appointment or arrange for an election to fill a vacancy in a public office shall determine whether a vacancy exists in that office; provided that the secretary of state shall determine whether a vacancy exists under the election laws among officers-elect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-N:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-N / Section 3
358-N:3 Unfair Trade Practice.
Status: in_force

Any violation of RSA 358-N:2 shall constitute an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A, and shall subject the defendant in such case to a cause of action under RSA 358-A:10.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 425:19-c — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 425 / Section 19-c
425:19-c Capital Improvement Program; Grant Eligibility Conditions and Criteria.
Status: in_force

The following conditions and criteria shall be met by a fair to be eligible for a capital improvement program grant awarded by the commissioner. However, the commissioner may make exceptions to the above conditions and criteria. The fair applicant shall: I. Be a non-profit association located in New Hampshire that is a full member in good standing with the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions. II. Annually hold events that offer contests or exhibits of 4-H members and clubs, Future Farmers of America members and clubs, granges, farm crops, domestic livestock competitions, or home crafts. III. Be managed by a board of directors who are responsible for the business affairs and operational activities and policies. IV. Have a board of directors who are subject to and compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. V. Have a treasurer who has charge of the financial affairs of the corporation and ensures that grant funds received from a state grant are used in accordance with the applicant's proposal as approved by the department commissioner. VI. Operate a minimum of 3 consecutive, 8-hour days per year. VII. Submit a capital improvement project that has a minimum useful life of 20 years and shall be completed within 2 years of execution of a contract to perform work authorized by the grant. VIII. Contribute matching funds or in-kind services in an amount equal to 30 percent or more of the value of the grant. IX. Not have already completed the project for which the applicant seeks reimbursement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:19 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 19
265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: I. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; II. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for 2 or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle; III. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:18-cc — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 18-cc
415:18-cc Coverage for Perfluoroalkyls (PFAS) and Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCS) Blood Testing.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group or blanket accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to certificate holders of such insurance, who are residents of this state, coverage for coverage for perfluoroalkyls (PFAS) and perfluorinated compounds (PFCS) blood testing. Benefits provided under this section shall not be subject to any greater co-payment, deductible, or coinsurance than any other similar benefits provided by the insurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:10-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 10-c
207:10-c Crossbows Permitted for Certain Persons with a Disability.
Status: repealed

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 207:10, a crossbow permit may be issued to a person who has a permanent physical disability and as a result of that disability the person cannot operate a conventional longbow or compound bow safely. Such permit shall allow that person to take any species permitted to be taken by bow and arrow pursuant to RSA 208:5, provided that the bow and arrow license under RSA 208:5 and the necessary licenses under RSA 208, RSA 209, and RSA 214 have been acquired each year. The permit applicant may be required to appear before the executive director, the director's designee or designated medical consultant or consultants to substantiate the presence of the disability and demonstrate the ability to safely use a crossbow. The applicant shall be responsible for submitting medical documentation as required by the executive director. The executive director may require a second medical opinion from a medical consultant or physician designated by the executive director to verify the disability. Any costs associated with obtaining the medical documentation, re-evaluation of the information or a second medical opinion, upon recommendation of the medical consultant or consultants, are the responsibility of the applicant. The executive director shall determine the eligibility of the applicant, and the executive director's decision shall be final. II. The executive director shall retain the records for such permits for a period not less than 7 years. Loss or destruction of the permit after 7 years shall obligate the permittee to re-establish eligibility. III. The medical documentation requested under paragraph I shall consist of: (a) Signed application and statement of disability by the applicant; and (b) Signed medical section to be completed by the applicant's physician or advanced practice registered nurse providing applicant's medical history, physical examination findings and attesting to the disability and its permanence. IV. The fee for taking deer shall be the same as provided in RSA 208:5, and the fee for taking bear, wild turkey, or carp shall be the appropriate fee established under RSA 214:9. V. An administrative fee set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I shall be charged once, upon application to the executive director for such permit. VI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:6 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 6
659:6 Other Changes in Hours of Polling.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 659:3, in all state elections, the voters present at the polling place may vote to keep the polls open until a later hour but may not vote to close the polls at an earlier hour than that prescribed in the warrant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:65-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 65-a
260:65-a Uncollectible Accounts.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services, upon recommendation of the commissioner, may write off uncollectible accounts receivable of the road toll administration as bad debts and shall report to the state treasurer annually by September 1 all accounts which have been placed in this category. Whenever the road toll administration shall collect an account which has been previously written off as an account receivable, such collection shall be recorded in a manner to reflect its recovery and such appropriate accounting entries as the commissioner of administrative services may direct shall be made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:44 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 44
14:44 Fiscal Note Required.
Status: in_force

I. All bills and resolutions having an effect on the revenues, expenditures, or fiscal liability of the state or a city or town or county which have a total fiscal impact of $10,000 or more in each fiscal year over the period covered by a fiscal note shall be accompanied by a fiscal note which sets forth the estimated fiscal impact thereof. II. All bills and resolutions having an effect on the revenues, expenditures, or fiscal liability of the state or a city or town or county which have a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each fiscal year over the period covered by a fiscal note shall be accompanied by a fiscal note stating the legislative budget assistant's determination that such bills and resolutions shall have a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each fiscal year over the period covered by the fiscal note. III. No fiscal note shall be required for bills and resolutions which: (a) Make appropriations for capital improvements and expenditures. (b) Are budget or supplemental budget bills. (c) Establish study committees where the only fiscal impact of the bill is due to legislative mileage authorized for legislative members. (d) Establish or change a civil penalty. (e) Shift the burden of a tax among local taxpayers, without affecting the total amount of revenue received from the tax. (f) Regulate the operation of boats or other watercraft on a particular body or bodies of water. (g) Grant rulemaking authority to or alter the rulemaking authority of a state agency. IV. All bills and joint resolutions relating to the New Hampshire retirement system shall be accompanied by a fiscal note which sets forth the estimated fiscal impact on any funds of the New Hampshire retirement system or local or state government.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:33-e — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 33-e
206:33-e Wildlife Heritage Foundation; Donation of Permits.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director may donate up to 5 fishing licenses and hunting licenses along with any necessary permits to take up to 5 moose, up to 5 deer, up to 5 bear, and up to 5 turkeys, each calendar year to the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official nonprofit partner of the department pursuant to RSA 206:33-c. The donated permits shall be used by the foundation to assist in its corporate mission. The donation of permits shall not affect the number of permits to be made available to the public by the department. II. The licenses and permits donated under paragraph I shall be valid anywhere in the state open to the taking of the species selected, and shall be valid to take moose, deer, bear, or turkey of either sex during the established hunting season for that species. Prior to being issued a hunting license under this section, a person shall meet the hunting education requirements under RSA 214:23-a. III. The fish and game department shall submit an annual report to the fiscal committee of the general court and the policy committees responsible for wildlife issues in the senate and house of representatives. The report shall identify funds received and expended from the foundation and projects supported by the foundation during the year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-D:1 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-D / Section 1
275-D:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that there is an increasing number of persons in the state who, in their middle and later years and having fulfilled the role of homemaker, find themselves displaced because of dissolution of marriage, death of a spouse, or other loss of family income. As a consequence, displaced homemakers have a greatly reduced income, high rate of unemployment due to age, lack of paid work experience and discrimination, and limited opportunities to collect funds of assistance from social security, unemployment compensation, medicaid and other health insurance benefits, or pension plans of the spouse. The problems require the establishment of programs to assist displaced homemakers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 570-A:9-b — NH Code / Title LVIII / Chapter 570-A / Section 9-b
570-A:9-b Use of Interpreters.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an investigative or law enforcement officer supervising an interception under this chapter in which the intercepted communication is in a code or foreign language may utilize the assistance and participation of a qualified interpreter to translate the language being used into English. Such interpreter, before entering upon his or her duties, shall take an oath that he or she will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to the best of his or her skill and judgment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-R:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-R / Section 7
125-R:7 Municipal Authority.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of a municipality or the department of health and human services to prevent and remove nuisances and protect public health in accordance with RSA 147, or of a municipality to adopt and enforce land use ordinances and regulations pursuant to RSA 674 and 675 relative to OWHHs, including but not limited to provisions relative to setbacks and stack heights that are more restrictive than RSA 125-R:3, prohibiting the installation of OWHHs in one or more zoning districts, or requiring in one or more zoning districts the installation of lower emitting versions of OWHHs that have been certified or qualified under this chapter. A municipality shall not establish quantifiable emission limits, require testing, monitoring, or certification, or specify the types of fuels used. In exercising its authority under this section, a municipality shall not unreasonably limit the installation of or hinder the operation of OWHHs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 8
482-A:8 Public Comment and Hearing.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment on proposals under RSA 482-A:3 and shall hold a public hearing for projects with significant impact on the resources protected by this chapter or of substantial public interest. The department shall notify by mail, the applicant and the property owner if different, the local governing body of the municipality involved, the planning board, if any, and the municipal conservation commission, if any, of the hearing. The department shall maintain a chronological file of all applications received under RSA 482-A:3, which shall be available for public review during normal business hours. The hearing requirement in this section may not apply to such minor projects and to such minor improvements of the shoreline of those waters subject to the jurisdiction of this chapter as the department may by reasonable rule provide.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:29-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 29-a
41:29-a Deputy Treasurer.
Status: in_force

Each town may have a deputy treasurer who shall be qualified in the same manner as the town treasurer and who shall perform all the duties of the town treasurer in case of the treasurer's absence by sickness, resignation, or otherwise. A deputy treasurer shall be appointed by the town treasurer with the approval of the board of selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 480:8-a — NH Code / Title XLIX / Chapter 480 / Section 8-a
480:8-a Establishing Right.
Status: in_force

The superior court, upon petition of the owner of a homestead or the wife or husband surviving such owner, or upon petition of a judgment creditor and such notice as it may order, may appoint appraisers and cause the homestead right to be set off, and a record of the proceedings being made in the registry of deeds, the right shall be established as against all persons.