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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:6-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 6-b
169-C:6-b Child's Welfare and Findings Regarding Removal.
Status: in_force

I. The court shall, in its first court ruling that sanctions, even temporarily, the removal of a child from the home, determine whether continuation in the home is contrary to the child's welfare. II. The court shall within 60 days of a child's removal from the home, determine and issue written findings as to whether reasonable efforts were made or were not required to prevent the child's removal. In determining whether reasonable efforts were made to prevent the child's removal, the court shall consider whether services to the family have been accessible, available, and appropriate. III. If the court orders that a child be removed from his or her home at the preliminary hearing under RSA 169-C:15, the adjudicatory hearing under RSA 169-C:18, the dispositional hearing under RSA 169-C:19, or the final hearing under RSA 169-C:21, the court order for removal shall include specific written findings regarding the need for the out-of-home placement. The order shall briefly state the facts the court found to exist that justify ordering the placement. IV. If the order does not comply with the requirements of paragraph III, the judge shall make a written finding to justify the out-of-home placement. Providing a copy of the order, redacted to protect the identity of the parties and children, to the members of the house committee having jurisdiction over child and family issues shall not be considered a violation of RSA 169-C:25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:31-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 31-a
135-C:31-a Annulment of Certain Records.
Status: in_force

I. If the district court finds that the petitioner has failed to meet the burden specified in RSA 135-C:31, I, all court documents pertaining to the petition, including the physician's, PA's, or APRN's certificate, and the complaint shall be sealed and the involuntary emergency admission shall be annulled. II. Upon entry of an order of annulment: (a) The person whose record is annulled shall be treated in all respects as if the person had never been the subject of an involuntary emergency admission. (b) In any application for employment, license or other civil right or privilege, or in any appearance as a witness in any proceeding or hearing, a person may be questioned about a previous involuntary emergency admission only in terms such as "Have you ever been the subject of an involuntary emergency admission that has not been annulled by a court?"
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-B:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-B / Section 4
12-B:4 Highway Bicycle Paths or Trails.
Status: in_force

The director of community recreation is authorized to designate with the approval of the commissioner of transportation and the commissioner of natural and cultural resources certain class I, II, III and IV highways as appropriate bicycle paths or trails as defined by RSA 230:74, IV. He shall consult with the commissioner of transportation or his designee and with such other state and local groups as he deems appropriate in designating such highway bicycle paths or trails.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-A:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-A / Section 2
5-A:2 Secretary of State.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state is hereby designated as the officer to receive all documents deposited pursuant to articles 6 and 7 of the interpleader compact. The secretary of state is also directed hereby to act as the repository for all such documents and to keep and make available upon request a complete list of the states with which this party is party to the interpleader compact, together with such other information as may be in his possession concerning the status of such compact in respect to enactment and withdrawals therefrom.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:46 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 46
477:46 Restrictions Enforceable.
Status: in_force

No conservation restriction held by any governmental body or by a charitable, educational or other corporation, association, trust or other entity whose purposes include conservation of land or water areas or of a particular such area, no preservation restriction held by any governmental body or by a charitable, educational or other corporation, association, trust or other entity whose purposes include preservation of structures or sites of historical significance or of a particular such structure or site and no agricultural preservation restriction held by any governmental body or charitable corporation, trust or other entity whose purposes include preservation of land or water areas predominantly in their agricultural state shall be unenforceable against any owner of the restricted land or structure on account of lack of privity of estate or contract or lack of benefit to particular land or on account of the benefit being assignable or being assigned to any other governmental body or to any entity with like purposes. This section shall not be construed to imply that any restriction, easement, covenant or condition which does not have the benefit of this section shall, on account of any provisions hereof, be unenforceable. Any doctrine of law which might otherwise cause the termination of such a restriction shall not be affected by the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:16-b — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 16-b
237:16-b Regional Interagency Toll Collection Authorized.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is hereby authorized to execute all documents and perform all other acts necessary to enter into and carry out the provisions of a regional interagency toll collection system agreement with the Interagency Group in order to increase the efficiency of turnpike operation and to improve traffic management in the state and region.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:7-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 7-a
147:7-a Notice to Owner.
Status: in_force

As a prerequisite to the use of the alternative abatement cost collection procedure under RSA 147:7-b, any notice or order given pursuant to RSA 147:4, 147:11, 147:17, or 147:17-a, shall be in writing and subject to the following requirements: I. The notice shall contain: (a) A description of the nuisance or other danger to the public health, including the date of any inspection. (b) A statement of what corrective action is required, and a reasonable time, in light of the seriousness of the nuisance or other danger to health, within which that action must be taken. (c) A statement that failure to take the corrective action within that time may result in corrective action being taken by the municipality, and that if this occurs, the municipality's costs shall constitute a lien against the real estate, enforceable in the same manner as real estate taxes, including possible loss of the property, if not paid. II. The notice shall be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known post-office address of the current owner, if known, or of the person against whom taxes are assessed for the property, and to any tenant, occupant, owner's agent, or other person known by the health officer to exercise control over the premises.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:12 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 12
287-D:12 Background and Criminal Records Check.
Status: in_force

I. All applicants for a license pursuant to this chapter shall submit to the lottery commission a New Hampshire department of safety, division of state police, criminal record release authorization form. II. Upon receipt of an applicant's criminal record information, the lottery commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure and whether the applicant is fit to be associated with games of chance in New Hampshire. III. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency, an authorized employee of the department of safety, or an authorized employee of the New Hampshire lottery commission, approved by the commissioner of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the lottery commission may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. IV. The lottery commission shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the lottery commission. The lottery commission shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records information received pursuant to this section. V. The lottery commission shall bill the applicant for any fee associated with the criminal or background record check to cover any fee charged by the department of safety for the criminal records check in paragraph I or by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the background check in paragraph IV. VI. For purposes of licensees, under RSA 287-D:7 or RSA 287-D:8 each owner, partner, or trustee of the underlying property, or in the case of a corporation, each officer, director, or shareholder, or in the case of a limited liability company, each manager or member, shall comply with all of the requirements of this section. VII. Members of a charitable organization that do not participate directly in the operation of games of chance shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:8 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 8
194:8 Collection.
Status: in_force

If such taxes are assessed after July 1 in any year upon the property of nonresidents the collector shall send to the owners of said property, or to their agents, if known, a bill of their taxes within 2 months after the delivery of the list to him, and shall, at the expiration of 4 months after such delivery, advertise and sell the property on which the taxes have not been paid in the same manner as if such taxes had been assessed in April preceding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-F:19 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-F / Section 19
147-F:19 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. The attorney general may institute an action before the superior court for the county in which the property is located or the superior court for Merrimack county against any person to enforce the terms of a covenant issued under this chapter. II. If the department determines that an emergency exists at a property in the program requiring immediate action to protect the public health or environment, it may issue an order stating that an emergency exists and requiring that such action be taken as it judges necessary to meet the emergency. The order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply immediately, but may appeal to the superior court for the county in which the property is located. III. Upon petition of the attorney general, the superior court may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each day of a continuing violation upon any person who: (a) Violates a use restriction imposed under this chapter. (b) Made a material misrepresentation in any certificate or report submitted to the department under this chapter. Civil penalties imposed under this section shall be paid to the hazardous waste cleanup fund established by RSA 147-B. IV. Any person who knowingly commits a violation listed in paragraph III of this section shall be guilty of a felony and, notwithstanding RSA 651:2, may in addition to any sentence of imprisonment, probation or conditional discharge, be fined no more than $25,000 for each violation if found guilty pursuant to this section. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Criminal penalties imposed under this section shall be paid to the hazardous waste cleanup fund established by RSA 147-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:44-g — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 44-g
674:44-g Appropriations Authorized.
Status: in_force

I. A town or city, having established an agricultural commission under this subdivision, may appropriate money as deemed necessary to carry out its purposes. The whole or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received pursuant to RSA 674:44-f shall be placed in an agricultural fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year. II. The town treasurer, pursuant to RSA 41:29, shall have custody of all moneys in the agricultural fund and shall pay out the same only upon order of the agricultural commission. The disbursement of agricultural funds shall be authorized by a majority of the agricultural commission. The use of such funds shall not be for the purchase of any interest in real property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 40:10 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 40 / Section 10
40:10 Optional Restriction on Reconsideration.
Status: in_force

I. A town may, at any time during a meeting, and without notice in the warrant, vote to restrict reconsideration of any one or more votes previously taken at that meeting, or warrant articles previously considered at that meeting. No vote or article which has been restricted under this section, nor the restriction itself, shall be reconsidered during that meeting or any adjourned session of such meeting, except as provided in paragraph II. II. Upon approval of a motion to reconsider any vote or warrant article subject to such a restriction, actual reconsideration shall take place at an adjourned session of the meeting, held at least 7 days after the date on which the motion to reconsider was approved. Notice of the date, time and place where the adjourned session is to be held shall be given by announcement prior to the close of the session at which the motion to reconsider was approved, and shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 2 days before the reconsideration. III. A restriction adopted under this section shall continue until final adjournment of the meeting at which it is adopted, or any adjourned session of such meeting. IV. A restriction adopted under this section shall apply to any subsequent action by the meeting which alters or modifies the result of the restricted vote, or which involves the same subject matter as does the restricted vote or warrant article, regardless of whether or not the term "reconsider" is actually used. V. This section shall apply to town meetings, village district meetings under RSA 52, cooperative school district meetings under RSA 195, and school district meetings under RSA 197.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 670:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 670 / Section 12
670:12 Vacancies.
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall make appointments to fill vacancies in the offices of village district clerk, moderator, and treasurer, and their own board. In the case of a vacancy in the office of commissioner with a 2- or 3-year term, the remaining commissioners shall make an appointment to fill said vacancy until the next annual meeting of the district, at which time a commissioner shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:8-c — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 8-c
507:8-c Members of Professional Standards Review Organizations.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "professional standards review organization" means any committee, board or similar entity which reviews and evaluates the acts of members of a profession and shall only include entities established for the following professions and by the following bodies: (a) In the case of dentists, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, by a licensed hospital or by a society or association affiliated with the American Dental Association, the board of dental examiners or the Dental Service Corporation. (b) In the case of nurses, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, by a licensed hospital or by a society or association affiliated with the American Nurses Association or the Medical Care Foundation. (c) In the case of optometrists, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, by a licensed hospital or by a society or association affiliated with the American Optometric Association, the Medical Care Foundation or the Vision Service Corporation. (d) In the case of pharmacists, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, by a licensed hospital or by a society or association affiliated with the Medical Care Foundation. (e) In the case of physicians, by an agency of the federal or state government, or any political subdivision thereof, by a licensed hospital or by a society or association affiliated with the American Medical Association or the Medical Care Foundation. (f) In the case of chiropractors, by an agency of the federal or state government, or any political subdivision thereof, or by a society or association affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractic Association, the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association or the New Hampshire Straight Chiropractic Society, Inc. (g) In the case of engineers, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, or by a society affiliated with the National Society of Professional Engineers or the board of engineers. (h) In the case of veterinarians, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, or by a society or association affiliated with the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association or the American Veterinary Medical Association or the board of veterinary medicine. (i) In the case of physical therapists, by an agency of the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof, or by a society or association affiliated with the New Hampshire chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. II. A person serving as a member of a professional standards review organization shall not be liable in damages for any act taken by such person in good faith as a member of such organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 638:13 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 638 / Section 13
638:13 Use and Possession of Slugs.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a violation if: (a) With a purpose to defraud the supplier of property or a service offered or sold by means of a coin machine, he inserts, deposits or uses a slug in that machine; or (b) He makes, possesses, or disposes of a slug with the purpose of enabling a person to use it fraudulently in a coin machine. II. As used in this section, "coin machine" means any mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed to receive a coin or bill of a certain denomination, or a token made for the purpose; and in return for the insertion or deposit thereof, automatically to offer, provide, assist in providing or permit the acquisition of property or a public or private service. "Slug" means any object which, by virtue of its size, shape or other quality, is capable of being inserted, deposited, or otherwise used in a coin machine as an improper substitute for a genuine coin, bill or token.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 6
21-I:6 Budget Office.
Status: repealed

There is hereby established within the office of the commissioner of administrative services a state budget office under the supervision of an unclassified budget officer who shall: I. Conduct a continuous study of the financial operation, needs and resources of the state and compile all information necessary for the preparation of the budget so that each successive budget cycle shall have ready access to all information contained in prior budgets. II. Establish the procedures which all state agencies shall follow in submitting budget requests to the governor and assist the governor or his designee to compile a tentative budget and budget document, as provided in RSA 9. The procedures established under this paragraph shall not be considered rules subject to RSA 541-A. III. [Repealed.] IV. Cooperate with the department of transportation in long range capital planning to meet the needs of the state as may be requested by the governor and council, and subject to their approval. V. Provide information and reports to the governor or his designee, as the governor shall request, in order to effectively administer the budget. VI. Consult with the respective executive heads of state departments, agencies, boards and commissions, relative to the establishment, supervision and maintenance of uniform and effective business records, business practices, and business management, and provide the necessary direction to insure that all manual of procedure requirements are complied with. VII. Serve as budget analyst for such state agencies as the commissioner may assign. VIII. Cooperate with the department of information technology management in the preparation of the statewide information technology plan, and incorporation of information technology planning into the budget process.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:38 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 38
477:38 Continuance of Mortgage Lien.
Status: in_force

After execution of the mortgage provided for in RSA 477:37, both parties to the mortgage may then execute and attach thereto the affidavit required by law to be attached to mortgages of personal property; said mortgage, consent and affidavit may then be recorded with the proper town clerk, as mortgages of personal property are required to be recorded; and thereupon the lien of said mortgage shall be extended to cover said trees after they are cut, and the lumber therefrom, as fully as though the same had been mortgaged as personal property after cutting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:44-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 44-a
659:44-a Electioneering by Public Employees.
Status: in_force

I. No public employee, as defined in RSA 273-A:1, IX,shall electioneer while in the performance of his or her official duties. II. No public employee shall use government property or equipment, including, but not limited to, telephones, facsimile machines, vehicles, and computers, for electioneering. III. For the purposes of this section, "electioneer" means to act in any way specifically designed to influence the vote of a voter on any question or office. IV. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 426:7 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 426 / Section 7
426:7 Inspections.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may employ inspectors to inspect farm products, marked, branded or labeled in accordance with official grades or standards so established, for the purpose of determining and certifying the quality and condition thereof and other material facts relative thereto. Upon such investigation, the inspector may issue a certificate which shall state the date and place of inspection, the grade, condition and quality of the farm products inspected and such other facts as the commissioner may require. Such a certificate and all federal certificates relative to the condition or quality of said farm products shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of the state of the facts set forth in such certificates.