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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-B:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-B / Section 4
141-B:4 Duties.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall: I. Educate the public regarding factors associated with the risk of developing chronic diseases; II. Monitor the morbidity and mortality of chronic diseases; III. Evaluate available health data for use in delivering prevention services; IV. Offer screening and prevention services to population groups at risk of developing chronic disease; and V. Undertake risk assessment activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:6 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 6
430:6 Suppression By Property Owners.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subdivision, the commissioner and the state entomologist may require the owner of any parcel of land which is infested with any destructive insect pest or plant disease to take such measures as, in their judgment, are reasonable and proper, up to a cost not exceeding, in any one year, 1/2 of one percent of the assessed valuation of said land, including buildings and improvements thereon, as fixed by the last preceding tax appraisal. If the owner of such lands shall fail to execute the prescribed measures, the commissioner and the state entomologist may cause the work to be done, either directly or through the town in which the land is situated, and the expense thereof, not exceeding 1/2 of one percent of the assessed valuation of said land as specified, shall be assessed upon said lands and improvements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 217-A:12 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 217-A / Section 12
217-A:12 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Any peace officer shall have the authority to enforce this chapter, and may: (a) Conduct searches as provided by law, and execute a warrant to search for and seize any equipment, business records, merchandise, or plants taken, possessed, transported, sold, offered for sale, bartered, shipped, or otherwise used in connection with any violation of this chapter. (b) Arrest any person, without a warrant, who the officer has probable cause to believe is violating this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. (c) At the time of arrest of any person in connection with any violation, search the person, premises, or business records and seize any plants, records, or property taken or used in connection with any alleged violation. II. Any warrant for the arrest of a person shall be issued upon sworn complaint as in other criminal cases, and any search warrant shall be issued only upon a written showing of probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the places to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. III. Equipment, merchandise, plants, or records seized under paragraph I shall be held by any peace officer pending disposition of court proceedings, and thereafter shall be forfeited to the state for disposition as the department may deem appropriate. The department may direct the transfer of plants so seized to a qualified biological or to a botanical, educational, or scientific institution for identification, safekeeping, and preservation for court proceedings. Upon conviction of the person or persons from whom the seizure was made, the court shall assess the costs of transfer and safekeeping on the convicted person and shall declare all plant materials seized forfeited to this state. Such items shall be deposited in a herbarium approved by the department, or, if alive, shall be used for scientific, propagative, or educational purposes or returned to their wild habitat.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:96 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 96
5-C:96 Retention Schedule for Forms and Other Documents.
Status: in_force

I. "Vital event record," for the purpose of the retention schedule established in this section, means all of the following records: (a) All birth records and any related documents used in the preparation of new records, including completed affidavits of paternity legitimation forms, court-ordered paternity decisions, court-authorized decisions related to change of gender, and all records relating to adoptions. (b) All death records, including changes affecting medical certification, submitted by the physician, APRN, or physician associate to either the clerk of the town or city or the division. (c) All marriage records, including any documents and related material used in the process of voiding any marriage certificate. (d) Divorce, civil annulment, and legal separation records that are on file at the division. II. For the purpose of preservation of facts in relation to births, marriages, deaths, and divorces, vital event records shall be retained by the city or town clerks and hospitals as follows: (a) Application forms used to apply for certified copies: retained for one year. (b) Marriage application worksheet when the clerk of the town or city has received the license from the officiant: retained for one year. (c) Marriage application worksheet when the marriage license has not been returned by the officiant or it has been determined that the marriage had never taken place: retained for 50 years. (d) Birth worksheet, hospital birth: retained for 7 years. (e) Birth worksheet, home birth: retained for 7 years. (f) In-state burial permit: retained for 6 years. (g) Out-of-state burial permit: retained for 10 years. (h) Disinterment and reinterment permit; in-state disposition: retained for 6 years. (i) Disinterment and reinterment permit; out-of-state disposition: retained for 10 years. (j) Medical examiner's cremation certificate: retained for 6 years. (k) Amendment or correction form: retained permanently. (l) Clerk of the town or city's copy of marriage certificate: retained permanently. (m) Fetal death report: retained permanently. (n) Funeral director receipt: retained for one year. (o) Vital event records, including, birth, marriages, and deaths, not specifically listed in this paragraph: retained permanently.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 350-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 350-B / Section 5
350-B:5 Preservation of Secrecy.
Status: in_force

In an action under this chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:6 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 6
230:6 Construction and Reconstruction; Limitation.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the state shall not perform any new construction or major reconstruction of any class I, II or III highway, except highways laid out under the provisions of RSA 230:44-54 unless the city or town in which the highway is located has adopted a zoning ordinance pursuant to RSA 675:2 or 3 or a master plan pursuant to RSA 675:6. This limitation shall not apply to new construction or major reconstruction of bridges on class I, II or III highways.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-H:8 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-H / Section 8
106-H:8 Coordination by Provider of Telephone Service.
Status: in_force

I. Every telephone utility authorized to do business in the state pursuant to RSA 374:22, I, every entity which provides commercial mobile radio service, as defined in 47 C.F.R. 20.3, and required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide 911 service, and every VoIP provider required by the FCC to provide 911 service shall make available the universal emergency telephone number 911 for use by the public in seeking assistance from fire, police, and other related safety agencies through a single public safety answering point. Each telephone service provider shall assure that all requests for police, fire, medical, or other emergency services received by the provider or the provider's operator services shall be transferred to the public safety answering point. Such transfer shall include the calling party's telephone number in American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) in a format recommended for data exchange by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). II. For purposes of implementing this chapter, any provider of commercial mobile radio service shall be entitled to reimbursement from the bureau of the reasonable expenses incurred prior to the effective date of this paragraph to accomplish the provision of enhanced 911 service to the extent authorized by the Federal Communications Commission and approved by the enhanced 911 commission. The bureau may utilize the services of any other state agency or a consultant to assist in reviewing the requested reimbursement to insure that it is reasonable and may seek recovery of the expense of that review from the provider.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-B:29 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-B / Section 29
301-B:29 Application of Other Laws.
Status: in_force

For avoidance of any doubt, a New Hampshire DAO shall be subject to all other applicable laws of the state of New Hampshire, including laws regulating securities activities, banking and financial activities, taxation, and all other provisions of law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:40 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 40
281-A:40 Memorandum of Payment.
Status: in_force

An employer or the employer's insurance carrier shall make payment of compensation in the amount and manner provided by this chapter. Payment shall be made by direct deposit 6 weeks from the date of disability if the injured worker elects this payment method. The employer or the employer's insurance carrier shall notify the injured worker in writing of his or her right to payment by direct deposit. If no election is made, payment shall be made by paper check mailed to the injured worker. The employer shall file memoranda of payments with the commissioner in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 281-A:60.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 425:19-a — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 425 / Section 19-a
425:19-a Declaration of Purpose.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that it is in the public interest to advance, encourage, and protect agricultural fairs including the exhibition of livestock and agricultural produce of all kinds, as well as related arts and businesses. Fair exhibitions are an integral and historical part of New Hampshire that provide an opportunity to educate and promote agriculture to the general public. The state further recognizes the need to support the activities of local youth organizations like 4-H and Future Farmers of America that encourage agricultural awareness and rural economic development.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:33 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 33
179:33 Sizes of Beer Containers; Promotions; Notification.
Status: in_force

I. Holders of beverage vendor, brew pub, or beverage manufacturer licenses shall have their packaging or containers specifically approved by the commission and shall be fined $250 for each packaging or container violation. Container and packaging approval shall not require delivery of a physical sample unless the commission determines a physical sample is necessary for approval. II. All details of transactions between retailers and wholesale distributors, beverage manufacturers, or brew pubs shall be reflected on pertinent invoices. Promotions shall be clearly identified by both brands and sizes and cash discounts shall be shown as credit and itemized as such. All items noted on delivery slips shall also be noted on wholesale distributor's account receivable ledger records. III. All wholesale distributors, beverage manufacturers, and brew pubs shall make their current prices for wholesale sales available to the commission in writing by brand package. Prices shall remain in effect until such time as they are changed in writing by the wholesale distributor, beverage manufacturer, or brew pub to the commission. Price changes shall be in the commission offices no later than 5 working days prior to any change of prices. IV. The liquor commission shall not, by rule or otherwise, require a beverage vendor, beverage manufacturer or brew pub to obtain federal label approval for beverage, as defined in RSA 175:1, VIII, sold exclusively in the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-A / Section 9
277-A:9 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall be liable for a penalty of not more than $2,500 for each such violation, to be collected in a civil action by the commissioner of labor. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional and separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:34-d — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 34-d
7:34-d Private Practice Prohibited; Sullivan County.
Status: in_force

The Sullivan county attorney shall not directly or indirectly engage in the private practice of law or accept any fees or compensation other than his official salary for any legal services. Private practice of law does not include the provision of legal services without charge to the members of the county attorney's family, when the provision of these services does not conflict with his official duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 638:5 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 638 / Section 5
638:5 Fraudulent Use of Credit Card.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of fraudulent use of a credit card if he uses a credit card for the purpose of obtaining property or services with knowledge that: (a) The card is stolen; or (b) The card has been revoked or cancelled; or (c) For any other reason his use of the card is unauthorized by either the issuer or the person to whom the credit card is issued. II. "Credit card" means a writing or other evidence of an undertaking to pay for property or services delivered or rendered to or upon the order of a designated person or bearer. III. (a) Fraudulent use of a credit card is: (1) A class A felony if: (A) Property or services are obtained which exceed the value of $1,500; or (B) The defendant has 2 or more prior convictions under this section, the present and prior convictions were based on offenses committed within a 12-month period, and the aggregate amount of the property or services obtained by the defendant as part of those offenses exceeds $1,500; (2) A class B felony if: (A) Property or services are obtained which exceed the value of $1,000 but are not more than the value of $1,500; or (B) The defendant has 2 or more prior convictions under this section, the present and prior convictions were based on offenses committed within a 12-month period, and the aggregate amount of the property or services obtained by the defendant as part of those offenses exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $1,500; and (3) A misdemeanor in all other cases. (b) The value shall be determined according to the provisions of RSA 637:2, V.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:47 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 47
215-C:47 Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director may allow snowmobiles registered in another state or a Canadian province to operate in this state for up to 3 consecutive days during the winter. A snowmobile which is legally registered to operate in another state or province shall be deemed legally registered in this state for such period of time. The executive director shall coordinate the dates of this open weekend with the bureau of trails. The executive director's determination shall be final. I-a. The executive director may, upon agreement with the state of Vermont or Maine, or both, adopt a regional snowmobile registration endorsement agreement to allow reciprocal snowmobile riding privileges in participating states. The procedures and fees for such registration endorsement shall be established by agreement of the participating states, and the fees proposed in such agreement shall be approved by the fiscal committee of the general court. The executive director may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to procedures for the administration and enforcement of the regional endorsement agreement, the collection and use of funds generated by endorsement agreement fees, and periodic audits of endorsement agreement fees. II. In order to operate any snowmobile granted reciprocity under paragraph I, such vehicle shall meet all equipment requirements and sound level decibel limitations which are mandated by RSA 215-C for snowmobiles registered in New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 10
21:10 Charter.
Status: in_force

The word "charter" may include the articles of agreement by which a corporation is formed under the general laws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 39:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 39 / Section 6
39:6 Warrant to Constable.
Status: in_force

Warrants for town meetings may be directed to a constable of the town, requiring the constable to notify the voters; and such constable shall post an attested copy of such warrant, as provided in RSA 39:5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:6 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 6
508:6 Mortgage Notes.
Status: in_force

Actions upon notes secured by a mortgage of real estate may be brought so long as the plaintiff is entitled to bring an action upon the mortgage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:61 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 61
651:61 Records.
Status: in_force

The secretary-clerk shall attend all sittings of the review division, shall record all appointments to the division, notifying the clerk of the superior court in each county thereof, and shall record the proceedings of the division.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-A:12 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-A / Section 12
358-A:12 Other Actions Saved.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect unfair trade practices otherwise actionable at common law or under other statutes of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 303:9 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 303 / Section 9
303:9 Advertising Sale.
Status: in_force

If any proprietor shall not pay his assessment at the time specified in the notice the collector shall advertise for sale at auction so much of the delinquent's land or right as will pay the assessment and all incidental expenses, by publishing a notice of the time and place of the sale, together with the name of the proprietor and the amount of his assessment, and by posting a like advertisement for the same space of time in the town wherein the land lies, if such town is settled.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 595-A:3 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 595-A / Section 3
595-A:3 Form of Warrant.
Status: in_force

The warrant shall be in substantially the following form: The State of New Hampshire (County), ss. (Name) Court. To the Sheriffs of our several counties, or their deputies, any State Police Officer, or any Constable or Police Officer of any city or town, within our said State. Proof by written statement under oath (supplemented by oral statements under oath) having been made this day before (name of person authorized to issue warrant) by (names of person or persons whose written statements under oath have been taken) that there is probable cause for believing that (certain property has been stolen, embezzled, or fraudulently obtained; certain property is intended for use or has been used as the means of committing a crime; contraband; evidence of the crime to which the probable cause upon which the search warrant is issued relates.) We therefore command you in the daytime (or at any time of the day or night) to make an immediate search of (identify premises) (occupied by A.B.) and (of the person of A.B.) and of any person present who may be found to have such property in his possession or under his control or to whom such property may have been delivered, for the following property: (description of property) and if you find any such property or any part thereof to bring it and the persons in whose possession it is found before (name of court and location). Dated at (city or town) this .......... day of .......... , 20 ......
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:27 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 27
659:27 Challenge of Voter; Affidavit.
Status: in_force

I. A voter offering to vote at any state election may be challenged by any other voter registered in the town or ward in which the election is held, an election official, a challenger appointed by a political committee pursuant to RSA 666:4, or a challenger appointed by the attorney general pursuant to RSA 666:5. II. Upon receipt of a written challenge, the moderator shall determine if the challenge to the ballot is well grounded. If the moderator determines that it is more likely than not that the challenge is well grounded, the moderator shall not receive the vote of the person so challenged. If the moderator determines that the challenge is not well grounded, the moderator shall permit the voter to vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:21 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 21
214:21 Hunting, Etc. After Revocation; Eligibility for License.
Status: in_force

No person who has had a license suspended or revoked shall take or attempt to take the wildlife permitted to be taken by said license. A person whose license has been revoked indefinitely or for a period of time under any provision of this chapter shall be ineligible to purchase a new license before the expiration of the stated period without the prior written approval of the executive director. No person shall be eligible to receive any license issued by the fish and game department if he is in arrears for any fines or costs for a violation of the laws relative to fish and game. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:17 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 17
363:17 Request for Full Commission.
Status: in_force

No hearing, except in accident cases, shall be held or conducted by a single commissioner if any party whose interests may be affected shall, 5 days before the date of hearing, file a request in writing that the same be held or conducted by the full commission, or a majority thereof. If no such request is filed, the commission may assign one of its members or appoint a qualified member of its staff as examiner to hear the parties, report the facts, and make recommendations to the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 209:12 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 209 / Section 12
209:12 Sale.
Status: in_force

The dead bodies of birds for which a closed season is provided shall not be sold, offered for sale, or possessed for sale, within this state, whether taken within or without the state, except as permitted to duly authorized game breeders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 467:5 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 467 / Section 5
467:5 Liability.
Status: in_force

Any person or corporation owning or possessing wild boar in this state who shall violate the provisions of RSA 467:3 shall be liable in an action of trespass for all damage done by said wild boar to the lands, properties or persons of others.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:81 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 81
167:81 Eligibility; Resources.
Status: in_force

I. Eligibility for assistance shall be based in part on the equity value of all countable resources available to the assistance group. II. The department shall establish resource limits for applicant and participant assistance groups by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. III. All resources owned by any member of the assistance group shall be considered as countable unless specifically excluded by paragraph IV. IV. The following resources shall be excluded when determining eligibility for assistance: (a) The primary residence of the household. (b) One vehicle per parent or caretaker relative. (c) Resources belonging to and used solely by a business. (d) All household possessions. (e) Any resource that is not legally available to the assistance group. (f) Farm equipment. (g) Any other resource as determined by the department by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A as necessary to promote the purpose and goals of this subdivision. V. The treatment of non-recurring lump sum payments relative to eligibility shall be determined by rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A.