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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 233-A:3 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 233-A / Section 3
233-A:3 New Hampshire Statewide Public Boat Access Program.
Status: in_force

A program for the development of public water access areas for boating on public bodies of water is established. The goal of the program is the acquisition, construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and operation of new and existing public boat access areas.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:38 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 38
21-P:38 Emergency Management Powers and Duties Regarding Communications Systems.
Status: in_force

The division of emergency services and communications shall ascertain what means exist for rapid and efficient communications during natural and man-made disasters. The division shall consider the desirability of supplementing these communications resources or of integrating them into a comprehensive state or state and federal telecommunications or other communications system which may be established for purposes of emergency management. In studying the character and feasibility of any such system or its several parts, the division of emergency services and communications shall evaluate the possibility of the multi-purpose use of such a system for general state and local government purposes. The division shall make recommendations regarding such communications systems to the assistant commissioner as appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 632-A:9 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 632-A / Section 9
632-A:9 Speedy Trial.
Status: in_force

In any action under this chapter involving a victim 16 years of age or under or a victim 65 years of age or older, the court and the department of justice shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or any witness who is 16 years of age or under or 65 years of age or older. This provision establishes a right to a speedy trial for the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights for the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:16-c — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 16-c
76:16-c Abatement of Resident Taxes.
Status: in_force

Selectmen or assessors may for good cause shown abate any resident tax assessed by them or their predecessors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 177:6 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 177 / Section 6
177:6 Liquor Dispensed Only Through Commission.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 178:8, II and RSA 178:27, no liquor shall be sold in any state store, nor by any sales agent, nor by any person holding an on-premises or off-premises retail license under RSA 178, except that obtained from the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 661:11 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 661 / Section 11
661:11 Nomination and Conduct.
Status: in_force

Where a vacancy as described in this chapter is to be filled by a special state general election, nominations shall be made in accordance with RSA 655:81 and 655:82. The general election shall be conducted in as nearly as practicable the same manner as are regular state general elections except that the deadline for requesting a recount pursuant to RSA 660:1 shall be 2 days following the day of the election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-O:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-O / Section 6
21-O:6 Division of Water.
Status: in_force

There is established within the department the division of water, under the supervision of an unclassified director of the division of water. The division, through its officials, shall be responsible for the former functions, duties, and responsibilities of the water supply and pollution control commission. The director shall be responsible for collecting and recording data on matters relevant to the functional responsibilities of the division and providing such data to the administrative services unit in the office of the commissioner for inclusion in the department data base.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:16 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 16
547:16 Compensation of Judge Acting for Another.
Status: in_force

Such judge shall be allowed the same per diem compensation as is generally allowed to masters by the superior court plus his reasonable expenses, which shall be paid by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-M:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-M / Section 2
200-M:2 CART Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program Established.
Status: in_force

The department of education, division of workforce innovation shall administer a program for the promotion, acquisition, and retention of CART providers and sign language interpreters in the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:35 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 35
207:35 Violations.
Status: in_force

No person shall drop a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted match or other article likely to cause fire, within 200 yards of any woodlands during the time such woodlands are closed by such proclamation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:63-g — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 63-g
110-B:63-g Report.
Status: in_force

The chancellor of the university system on behalf of the university system and the chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire on behalf of the community college system of New Hampshire shall, no later than November 1 of each year, submit a report to the speaker of the house, the senate president, the adjutant general, and the governor detailing the number of national guard members enrolled at postsecondary institutions for the prior fiscal year under this subdivision and the specific courses or curriculum in which such members are enrolled.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:53 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 53
329:53 Prohibitions and Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Pursuant to this subdivision and RSA 332-M, no physician shall perform transgender chest surgery on a person under 18 years of age. II. No physician shall perform breast surgery on a person under 18 years of age unless one or more of the following conditions are met: (a) The procedure is subsequent to a diagnosis of cancer which necessitates such a procedure as part of a treatment plan; (b) The procedure is needed to remove malignant tissue and an appropriate margin, and lymph nodes as indicated; (c) Reconstruction of breast tissue to restore the breasts after injury or infection which requires the removal of breast tissue to restore the physical health of the person; (d) The procedure is needed to correct gynecomastia and symptomatic macromastia; or (e) Treatment of congenital deformities of the breast and/or chest wall. III. A violation of this subdivision is unprofessional conduct and is subject to discipline by the board of medicine under RSA 329, in conjunction with the office of professional licensure and certification under RSA 310. A violation of this subdivision shall not be grounds for additional civil liability, except as allowable by this subdivision and shall not be grounds for criminal liability. IV. An individual under 18 years of age aggrieved by a violation of this subdivision may bring an action in the superior court for damages and injunctive relief against any person who has committed a violation of this subdivision. V. An individual under 18 years of age may bring an action during their minority through a parent or next friend, or may bring an action in their own name upon reaching majority. A person shall bring a claim for a violation of this subdivision no later than 2 years after the minor aggrieved by the violation reaches the age of majority. VI. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action under this subdivision may be commenced, and relief may be granted, in a judicial proceeding without regard to whether the person commencing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies. VII. Notwithstanding RSA 507-E or any other provision of law, the plaintiff may recover damages for all injuries, including but not limited to any costs incurred for any subsequent procedures, therapies, prescriptions, or other treatments related to the unlawful medical procedure or treatment. VIII. In any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of this subdivision, a prevailing party who establishes a violation of this subdivision shall recover reasonable attorneys' fees. IX. (a) The attorney general shall have authority to bring suit to enforce compliance with this subdivision. (b) This subdivision shall not be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise affect any right or authority of the attorney general, the State of New Hampshire, or any agency, officer, or employee of the state, acting under any law other than this chapter, to institute or intervene in any proceeding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:87 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 87
184:87 Procedure.
Status: in_force

When denying or revoking a license, the department shall give written notice of the reasons for such action and provide information to the applicant or licensee related to the applicant or licensee's right to request a hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:18 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 18
671:18 Qualifications.
Status: in_force

To become a candidate for any school district office, a person must be a registered voter in the district. No person holding the office of member of the school board shall at the same time hold the office of district moderator, treasurer, or auditor. No person employed on a salaried basis by a school administrative unit or by any school district within a school administrative unit shall be a school board member in any district of the school administrative unit. Salaried positions shall include, but are not limited to, the following: teacher, custodian, administrator, secretary, school bus driver (if paid by the district), school lunch worker and teacher's aide.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:35 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 35
21-P:35 Definitions.
Status: repealed

In this subdivision: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of safety. II. [Repealed.] III. "Council" means the advisory council on emergency preparedness and security. IV. "Director" means the director of the division of homeland security and emergency management. V. "Emergency management" means the preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency functions, including but not limited to emergency response, training functions, or the utilization of first responders, in order to prepare for, prevent, minimize, and repair injury or damage resulting from the occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or human cause, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, wave actions, technological incidents, oil or chemical spill, or water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, terrorist act, or riot. VI. "Local organization for emergency management" means an organization created in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision by state, county, or local authority to perform local emergency management functions, which may direct the utilization of first responders, including the provision of emergency medical services by ambulance service providers. VII. "Political subdivision" means counties, cities, towns, and duly established village precincts. VIII. "State of emergency" means that condition, situation, or set of circumstances deemed to be so extremely hazardous or dangerous to life or property that it is necessary and essential to invoke, require, or utilize extraordinary measures, actions, and procedures to lessen or mitigate possible harm. IX. "First responders" means state, county, and local governmental and nongovernmental emergency public safety fire, law enforcement, public safety telecommunications or dispatcher, emergency response, emergency medical services providers including ambulance service providers, hospital emergency facilities, emergency management, public health, clinical care, public works, and other skilled and essential support personnel and volunteers, such as equipment operators, and individuals serving on state and community emergency response teams, medical reserve corps, disaster animal and health professional response teams that provide immediate support services necessary to perform emergency management functions. First responders are essential services providers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 527:8 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 527 / Section 8
527:8 To Executor.
Status: in_force

When the plaintiff in any action pending in any court in this state, in whose favor judgment shall have been rendered, shall decease before an execution shall have been issued from such court, the clerk thereof shall issue execution to the executor of the will, or administrator of the estate, of such plaintiff, at his request and upon his filing with such clerk a certificate of the judge of probate of his appointment as such administrator or executor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 142-A:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 142-A / Section 1
142-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Best available science" means findings of fact carefully and impartially derived from the application of the scientific method and based upon all of the available information, published and unpublished alike. Best available science does not require that state agencies have all of the data or perfect data before reaching a decision. II. "Best medical and public health practice" means programs, interventions, treatments, or policies that through experience and experiment have been evaluated and shown to be generally applicable to reducing the risk of human-acquired arboviral illness. III. "Best management practices" mean techniques, methods, processes, or activities that through experience and best available science have proven to be the most effective and practical means of managing mosquito populations, while minimizing adverse impacts. IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. V. "Department" means the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 429:23 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 429 / Section 23
429:23 Labeling Container of Artificial Honey Flavored Products.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to use the term "honey", however modified, to describe any product, flavoring, sweetener or food additive unless the product, flavoring, sweetener or food additive so described meets the statutory definition of "honey". Terms such as "artificial honey" are declared to be misleading and deceptive and may not be used in the labeling or advertising of any product. Terms such as "artificial honey flavor" or "artificial honey flavor sweetener" may be used to describe a product flavored or sweetened with a substance which attempts to duplicate real honey flavor, providing that words such as "artificial", "flavor", and other modifiers of the word "honey" shall appear in equal prominence and in letters of equal size to the word "honey" on the label and in all advertising of the product.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-H:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-H / Section 9
162-H:9 Counsel for the Public.
Status: in_force

I. The chair or the administrator shall notify the attorney general of all administrative proceedings. The attorney general may appoint an assistant attorney general as counsel for the public in administrative proceedings. Upon notification that an application for a certificate has been filed with the committee in accordance with RSA 162-H:7, the attorney general shall appoint an assistant attorney general as a counsel for the public. The counsel shall represent the public in seeking to protect the quality of the environment and in seeking to assure an adequate supply of energy. The counsel shall be accorded all the rights and privileges, and responsibilities of an attorney representing a party in formal action and shall serve until the decision to issue or deny a certificate is final. II. This section shall not be construed to prevent any person from being heard or represented by counsel; provided, however, the committee may compel consolidation of representation for such persons as have, in the committee's reasonable judgment, substantially identical interests.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408:19 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408 / Section 19
408:19 General Contract Requirements for Annuities.
Status: in_force

Every annuity contract subject to this chapter shall comply with the following: I. Payment of premiums. There shall be a provision relating to the time and place of payment of premiums. II. Grace period. There shall be a provision that the contract holder is entitled to a grace period for the premium due, except the first, during which grace period the death benefit coverage shall continue in force, unless the contract holder gives the insurer written notice of discontinuance in advance of the date of discontinuance and in accordance with the terms of the contract. The contract may provide that the contract holder shall be liable to the insurer for the payment of a pro rata premium for the time the contract was in force during such grace period. The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish the length of the grace period. III. Entire contract. There shall be a provision that the annuity contract, together with a copy of the signed and completed application, shall constitute the entire contract between the parties. IV. Incontestability. A provision that the contract shall be incontestable by the insurer after it has been in force for 2 years during the lifetime of the insured. However, any increase in the amount of the contract's death benefits subsequent to the contract issue date, which occurred upon a new application or request of the owner and was subject to satisfactory proof of the insured's insurability, shall be incontestable after the increase has been in force, during the lifetime of the insured, for 2 years from the date of issue of increase. V. Misstatement. If there is a misstatement of age or gender in the contract, the amount of the death benefit shall be that which would be purchased by the most recent mortality charge at the correct age or gender. The commissioner may approve other methods which are deemed satisfactory.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:24 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 24
28:24 Sale.
Status: in_force

All county bonds and notes, except tax anticipation notes maturing in less than one year, shall be sold at public sealed bidding to the highest bidder; provided, however, that the county commissioners may reject any and all bids and may negotiate for said sale upon terms which they deem most advantageous to the county. Any bond sold under the provisions of this chapter shall not be sold for less than par.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:10 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 10
329-B:10 Board; Responsibilities and Rulemaking Authority.
Status: repealed

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. [Repealed.] II. [Repealed.] III. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those required by statute. IV. [Repealed.] V. How an applicant shall be examined, including: (a) Time and place of examination. (b) The subjects to be tested. (c) Passing grade. (d) Disposition of examination papers. VI. [Repealed.] VII. (a) Ethical standards, as promulgated by the American Psychological Association, required to be met by each psychologist licensed under this chapter, and how a psychologist license may be revoked for violation of these standards. (b) Ethical standards, as promulgated by the National Association of School Psychologists, required to be met by each licensed school psychologist-doctoral and licensed school psychologist-specialist licensed under this chapter, and how a licensed school psychologist-doctoral or licensed school psychologist-specialist license may be revoked for violation of these standards. (c) Competence standards for licensees under this chapter. VIII. Procedures, standards, and supervision requirements for candidates for licensure, consistent with the standards established by the advisory committee and the board. All candidates for licensure shall be documented with the board. IX. Establishment of the scope of practice for psychologists, licensed school psychologist-doctoral, and licensed school psychologist-specialist. X. Procedures for assuring the continuing competence of psychologists, licensed school psychologists-doctoral, and licensed school psychologists-specialist licensed under this chapter including, but not limited to, continuing education requirements, and the professional's health program. XI. How licensees shall provide evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the board that they shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the requirements of this chapter. XII. [Repealed.] XIII. The content of the materials and information to be distributed under RSA 329-B:14. XIV. Requirements to be met by licensees relative to the disclosure of information to clients, patients and the general public concerning the nature of psychological and school psychological services and the responsibilities of psychologists, licensed school psychologists-doctoral, and licensed school psychologists-specialist to clients or patients in RSA 329-B:32. XV. Procedures for receiving and addressing complaints against licensees who have had a personal or professional relationship with a board member. XVI. [Repealed.] XVII. Standards of care for the practice of telemedicine or tele-health. XVIII. Guidance for providing informed consent under RSA 329-B:32.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-b — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 1-b
540:1-b Landlord's Agent Required.
Status: repealed

I. An owner of restricted property, as defined in RSA 540:1-a, II, who resides within the state of New Hampshire shall, within 30 days of becoming the owner or within 30 days of the effective date of this section, whichever occurs later, file a statement with the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the property is located that provides the name, address, and telephone number of a person within the state who is authorized to accept service of process for any legal proceeding brought against the owner relating to the restricted property. Such person authorized to accept service may be the owner of the premises. This section shall not apply to manufactured housing parks as defined in RSA 205-A:1, II. II. An owner of restricted property who resides outside the state of New Hampshire shall, within 30 days of becoming the owner or within 30 days of the effective date of this section, whichever occurs later, file a statement with the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the property is located that provides the name, address, and telephone number of a person within the state who is authorized to accept service of process for any legal proceeding brought against the owner relating to the restricted property. III. In any legal proceeding in which the property owner resides out of state and said owner fails to: (a) comply with paragraph II, and (b) appear in said proceeding, service of process pursuant to RSA 510:4 shall create a rebuttable presumption that such service was lawful and adequate. As used in this section the term "legal proceeding" includes, but is not limited to, any action at law or in equity or for the enforcement of any provision of RSA 48-A:14, or any housing code adopted by a municipality pursuant to RSA 48-A, or for the enforcement of any municipal health code, building code, or fire or life safety code. A municipality may establish a reasonable filing fee to cover the cost to the town or city clerk of maintaining a record of the filings required by this section. IV. [Repealed.]