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

The commissioner shall: I. Identify communicable diseases to be reported to the department under RSA 141-C:8. II. Investigate outbreaks of communicable diseases under RSA 141-C:9. III. Establish, maintain, and suspend isolation and quarantine to prevent the spread of communicable diseases under RSA 141-C:11. IV. Order persons who pose a threat to the life and health of the public to receive such treatment and care as necessary to eliminate the threat under RSA 141-C:15. V. Purchase and distribute such pharmaceutical agents as may be deemed necessary to prevent the acquisition and spread of communicable disease under RSA 141-C:17. VI. Provide laboratory services to support the detection and control of communicable disease under RSA 141-C:19. VII. Educate the public relative to the cause, prevention and treatment of communicable disease and relative to the provisions of this chapter and its rules regarding reporting, investigations, examinations, treatment and care. VIII. Regulate, in public places, conveyances, and buildings, the use of a common drinking cup under RSA 141-C:6. IX. Prohibit, in public places, conveyances, or buildings the use of a common towel. X. Authorize treatment, under the orders of a licensed physician, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:146 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 146
261:146 Exemption for Emergency Vehicles.
Status: in_force

Vehicles owned and driven by non-profit organizations and used exclusively without charge for emergency purposes shall be exempt from registration fees but shall be registered as any other vehicles are.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:4-404 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 4-404
383-D:4-404 Former Key Employee.
Status: in_force

(a) After an individual becomes a former key employee, that individual does not qualify as a former key employee with respect to any new trust, investment, or other service, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b). (b) An individual is a former key employee only to the extent of (i) trust, investment, or other services that the family trust company was providing to that individual (or an eligible trust of which the individual or the individual's spouse was a settlor) immediately before the individual became a former key employee and (ii) any trust, investment, or other service in connection with any additional investments that, with respect to an investment that the family trust company advises or manages, the individual (or an eligible trust of which the individual or the individual's spouse was a settlor) was contractually obligated to make before the individual became a former key employee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 348:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 348 / Section 4
348:4 Insurance.
Status: in_force

Such warehouseman shall, upon request in writing by a party placing property with him for storage, cause such property to be insured for whom it may concern.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 12
556:12 Damages for Wrongful Death, Elements.
Status: in_force

I. If the administrator of the deceased party is plaintiff, and the death of such party was caused by the injury complained of in the action, the mental and physical pain suffered by the deceased in consequence of the injury, the reasonable expenses occasioned to the estate by the injury, the probable duration of life but for the injury, and the capacity to earn money during the deceased party's probable working life, may be considered as elements of damage in connection with other elements allowed by law, in the same manner as if the deceased had survived. II. In addition, the trier of fact may award damages to a surviving spouse of the decedent for the loss of the comfort, society, and companionship of the deceased; however, where fault on the part of the decedent or the surviving spouse is found to have caused, in whole or in part, the loss complained of, damages recoverable shall be subject to diminution to the extent and in the manner provided for in RSA 507:7-d. In no event shall damages awarded under this paragraph exceed $500,000. III. In addition, where the decedent is a parent of a minor child or children, the trier of fact may award damages to such child or children for the loss of familial relationship, whether caused intentionally or by negligent interference; where the decedent is a minor child with a surviving parent or parents, the trier of fact may award damages to such parent or parents for the loss of familial relationship, whether caused intentionally or by negligent interference. However, where fault on the part of the decedent or the claimant is found to have caused, in whole or in part, the loss complained of, damages recoverable shall be subject to diminution to the extent and in the manner provided for in RSA 507:7-d. For purposes of this paragraph, loss of familial relationship shall include the loss of the comfort, society, affection, guidance, and companionship of the deceased. In no event shall damages awarded under this paragraph exceed $300,000 per individual claimant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 665:14 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 665 / Section 14
665:14 Testimonial Privilege.
Status: in_force

No witness in any proceeding before the commission shall be excused from giving testimony or producing documentary evidence upon the ground that such testimony or documentary evidence could tend to incriminate the witness; but, if the witness claims immunity hereunder, no such testimony or documentary evidence shall be used against him or her in any criminal prosecution; nor shall the witness be liable to criminal prosecution for any matter disclosed thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-P:10 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-P / Section 10
358-P:10 Renegotiations and Extensions.
Status: in_force

I. A renegotiation shall occur when an existing rent-to-own agreement is satisfied and replaced by a new agreement undertaken by the same rent-to-own dealer and consumer. A renegotiation shall be considered a new agreement requiring new disclosures. A renegotiation shall not include: (a) The addition or return of property in a multiple-item agreement or the substitution of the rental property, if in either case the average payment allocable to a payment period is not changed by more than 10 percent. (b) A deferral or extension of a portion of a periodic payment or of one or more periodic payments. (c) A reduction in charges in the rent or agreement. (d) A modification to a rent-to-own agreement as a result of a court proceeding. II. No disclosures are required for any extension of a rent-to-own agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-H:7 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-H / Section 7
227-H:7 Donation of Funds.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer is hereby authorized to receive at any time such sums of money as may be donated for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, and improving state reservations and buildings on them, or any other forestry project. Money so received shall be converted into a continuous fund or funds from which payments shall be made in accordance with the stipulations of the donor upon warrant of the governor for such purposes as are approved by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-I:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-I / Section 14
415-I:14 Injunctions.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this chapter, the commissioner may seek both temporary and permanent injunctive relief when: (a) A discount medical plan is being operated by a person or entity that is not registered pursuant to this chapter; or (b) Any person, entity, or discount medical plan organization has engaged in an activity prohibited by this chapter or rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. II. The commissioner's authority to seek injunctive relief is not conditioned on having conducted any proceeding pursuant to the provisions of RSA 400-A:15 or RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 608:5 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 608 / Section 5
608:5 Failure to Prosecute Appeal.
Status: in_force

If the appellant fails to prosecute his appeal, his recognizance shall remain in force, and the court may award such costs to the complainant as it deems just.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-C:21 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-C / Section 21
125-C:21 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application; and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463-A:22 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463-A / Section 22
463-A:22 Construction.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 21:44 and RSA 21-B, in construing this chapter, the provisions of RSA 463-A:1 relative to the definition of "adult" and "minor" shall apply.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405:30 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405 / Section 30
405:30 Investigation.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have authority at all times to investigate any alleged violations of this subdivision, and should he find any to exist he shall report the same to the attorney-general, who shall take proceedings to collect all fees and taxes which may be due from said licensee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:12-c — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 12-c
4:12-c Duties.
Status: in_force

Said director shall perform the following duties: I. He shall provide post-election assistance to an incoming governor. II. He shall examine the tentative budgets prepared by the commissioner of administrative services, under the provisions of RSA 9 and advise the governor in regard to the same, and shall assist the governor during hearings on the tentative budget as provided by RSA 9:7. III. He shall formulate the governor's budget which is to be submitted to the legislature pursuant to RSA 9:8. IV. He shall examine reports made by the commissioner of administrative services as to operation and administration of the budget and expenditures thereunder. V. He shall schedule and assist the governor and council in hearings on departmental and agency requests involving financial matters. VI. He shall exercise continuing examinations and study of budget procedures. VII. He shall, in conjunction with the commissioner of administrative services, assist departments on procedures and other problems of management. VIII. He shall carry on a research program in the field of governmental and financial administration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 452:5 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 452 / Section 5
452:5 Removal of Monument.
Status: in_force

Thereupon and within said 2 years, the vendor may enter upon the premises where the work shall have been placed, and remove the same, and it shall be his property, free from all claim of the purchaser.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 165:26 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 165 / Section 26
165:26 Transfer of Action.
Status: in_force

Whenever a county in which an action for the support of an assisted person is pending may eventually be liable for such support, the court, on motion, shall transfer the action to an adjoining county for adjudication.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 12
126-A:12 Small Claims.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may use funds accruing to the department of health and human services for the payment of small claims of $100 or less occasioned by non-insured personal loss or accidents due to the activities of the department. Any person claiming loss or damage due to the activities of the department in an amount of $100 or less may make application to the commissioner for payment. The application shall be filed within 60 days of the date the loss or damage is incurred. If the commissioner, upon investigation, is of the opinion that the loss or damage was caused as a result of the activities of the department, the commissioner shall make payment to the claimant from department funds. II. Any person claiming loss or damage due to the activities of the department in an amount of less than $500, but greater than $100, may make application to the commissioner for payment of such claim. The application shall be filed within 60 days of the date the loss or damage is incurred. If the commissioner, upon investigation, is of the opinion that the loss or damage was caused because of the activities of the department, the commissioner shall submit a recommendation to the board of claims for approval of payment to the claimant from department funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-z — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-z
415:6-z Coverage for Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy of 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 the cost of epinephrine auto-injectors. 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 and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. In this section, "epinephrine auto-injector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a pre-measured dosage of epinephrine into the human body.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:21 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 21
170-E:21 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any natural person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, and any other person shall be guilty of a class B felony, who conducts, operates, or acts as a child day care agency without a license or permit to do so in violation of RSA 170-E:4, I. II. Any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor who: (a) Makes materially false statements to obtain or retain a license or permit. (b) Fails to keep the records and make the reports required under this subdivision. (c) Is required to obtain a license or permit under this subdivision and who advertises or causes to be published an advertisement soliciting a child for child day care which is not authorized by any license or permit held. (d) Violates any other provision of this subdivision or any rule adopted under RSA 541-A by the commissioner for the enforcement of this subdivision. (e) Holds themselves out in any way or advertises that they are licensed if they do not hold a license issued by the department. II-a. Any person who operates a licensed or unlicensed child day care agency in violation of RSA 170-E:4, and, as a direct result of that persons' negligent operation, a child suffers permanent impairment to brain function, permanent paralysis, or other permanent debilitating injury, or death, shall be guilty of a class B felony. III. Each day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:6.20 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 6.20
293-A:6.20 Subscription for Shares Before Incorporation.
Status: in_force

(a) A subscription for shares entered into before incorporation is irrevocable for 6 months unless the subscription agreement provides a longer or shorter period or all the subscribers agree to revocation. (b) The board of directors may determine the payment terms of subscription for shares that were entered into before incorporation, unless the subscription agreement specifies them. A call for payment by the board of directors must be uniform so far as practicable as to all shares of the same class or series, unless the subscription agreement specifies otherwise. (c) Shares issued pursuant to subscriptions entered into before incorporation are fully paid and nonassessable when the corporation receives the consideration specified in the subscription agreement. (d) If a subscriber defaults in payment of money or property under a subscription agreement entered into before incorporation, the corporation may collect the amount owed as any other debt. Alternatively, unless the subscription agreement provides otherwise, the corporation may rescind the agreement and may sell the shares if the debt remains unpaid for more than 20 days after the corporation sends a written demand for payment to the subscriber. (e) A subscription agreement entered into after incorporation is a contract between the subscriber and the corporation subject to RSA 293-A:6.21.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:52 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 52
230:52 Exclusion of Commercial Enterprises.
Status: in_force

I. No commercial enterprise or activities shall be authorized or conducted by the commissioner of transportation or any other agency of the state within or on the property acquired for or designated as a limited access facility. II. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 230:52, I, advertising space and other traveler information services may be rented for a fee established by the commissioner of transportation, with the advice and cooperation of the division of travel and tourism development, by rules adopted under RSA 541-A. The amount of the fee shall not exceed a fair portion of the cost of maintaining the service. Fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited as provided in RSA 236:86, III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-B:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-B / Section 3
99-B:3 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Overtime rates shall not be applicable to employees assigned to highway patrol crews in the department of transportation during any state of emergency declared by the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 423:8 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 423 / Section 8
423:8 Transfer of Aeronautical Funds.
Status: in_force

Any town may, by vote at the annual meeting, authorize the transfer of any part of its aeronautical fund to the department of transportation for use for purposes authorized under RSA 423:7. The town or city transferring such funds may specify the purpose for which such funds may be expended. A city may authorize such transfer by vote of the city council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 27:14 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 27 / Section 14
27:14 Scire Facias.
Status: in_force

After judgments so rendered for the whole penalty any person having like cause of action upon such bond may, on scire facias, recover execution for his damages until the whole amount of the penalty is applied on account of damages so recovered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:40 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 40
458-A:40 Severability Clause.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-B:11-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-B / Section 11-a
147-B:11-a Annual Report.
Status: in_force

The department shall submit an annual report by October 1 of each year to the governor and council, speaker of the house of representatives, and president of the senate, relative to the activities and finances of the hazardous waste cleanup fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-D:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-D / Section 8
328-D:8 Appeals.
Status: in_force

Disciplinary action taken by the board under RSA 328-D:7 may be appealed to the supreme court under RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479-B:2 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479-B / Section 2
479-B:2 Foreclosure Consulting Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. A foreclosure consultant shall not enter into any agreement or provide any services on behalf of a homeowner until the homeowner has executed a foreclosure consulting contract. A foreclosure consulting contract shall: (a) Be provided to the homeowner for review before signing; (b) Be written in the same language that is spoken by the homeowner if the homeowner is unable to adequately understand or to express himself or herself in the spoken or written English language; (c) Fully disclose the exact nature of the foreclosure consulting services to be provided, including any pre-foreclosure conveyance that may be involved, and the total amount and terms of any compensation to be received by the foreclosure consultant or any other person involved in the transaction; and (d) Be dated and personally signed by the homeowner and the foreclosure consultant and be witnessed and acknowledged by a notary public or justice of the peace appointed and commissioned by the state of New Hampshire. II. The contract shall contain on the first page: (a) The name, mailing address, physical address, electronic address, and facsimile number of the foreclosure consultant to which the notice of cancellation is to be mailed; and (b) The date the homeowner signed the contract. III. The contract shall be accompanied by a "notice of cancellation," which must be attached to the contract, be easily detachable, and explain the homeowner's right to cancel the contract and how to exercise that right. Each homeowner shall be given 2 copies of the completed notice of cancellation. IV. The foreclosure consultant shall provide the homeowner with a signed and dated copy of the contract and the attached notice of cancellation immediately upon execution of the contract. V. Any provision in a foreclosure consulting contract that attempts or purports to waive any of the rights specified in this chapter are void.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:144 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 144
231:144 Removal of Trees.
Status: in_force

Whoever desires the cutting and removal in whole or in part of any public shade or ornamental tree owned by the city or town may apply to the tree warden, who shall give a public hearing, upon the application, at some suitable time and place, after publishing and posting notices of the hearing in 2 or more public places in town and also upon the tree or trees which it is desired to cut and remove; provided, that the tree warden may, if he or she deems it expedient, grant permission for such cutting or removal, without a hearing, if the tree in question is on a public way outside of the residential part of the town limits, such residential part to be determined by the tree warden. No tree within such residential limit shall be cut by the tree warden, except to trim it, or removed by the tree warden, without such hearing. The decision of the tree warden shall be subject to review as provided for by the governing body.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-B:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-B / Section 9
161-B:9 Notice.
Status: in_force

I. In all cases in which child support obligations are payable through the department, the obligor shall inform the court which issued the support order in writing of any change of address within 15 days of the change. II. Each new order for support or outstanding order for support which is reviewed, modified or otherwise brought before the court shall include a provision ordering the obligor to comply with the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:121 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 121
231:121 Basis of Assessment.
Status: in_force

Assessments shall be levied according to a formula which shall be set forth in the plan and which shall be reasonable and proportional to the benefits conferred upon the land or leasehold interest upon which such assessment is laid. Such formula may, but need not necessarily, be based on the number of off-street parking spaces required to be furnished by owners of land under any lawful zoning ordinances or bylaw in effect or which may be adopted by the municipality. If the formula based on a zoning ordinance requirement of off-street parking is used, the plan may provide for credit to those owners or lessees who have erected or constructed private parking structures, but need not provide credit for private parking lots.