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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:3-304 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 3-304
383-A:3-304 Organizational Instrument; Name.
Status: reserved

(a) The organizational instrument shall comply with the requirements of the Corporation Act if the state bank is organized as a corporation or the LLC Act if the state bank is organized as a limited liability company. In addition to the information required by the applicable Organizations Act, the organizational instrument shall set forth (i) the state bank's powers, (ii) a statement describing any limitation on its powers, (iii) if there is any limit on transferability of shares or ownership interests, a statement that the limitation shall exclude any transfer required by lawful order of the commissioner, and (iv) any additional information or statements that the commissioner may require as a condition of the state bank's charter. (b) The organizer or any person seeking to file an application to organize a state bank may reserve a name for the bank by requesting approval from the commissioner. If the commissioner approves of the name, then the reserved name may be filed with the secretary of state, together with a fee charged by the secretary of state for the filing of a corporate or limited liability company name reservation. If an application to organize a state bank is filed with the commissioner, then the secretary of state shall reserve the name for the exclusive use of the organizer for the duration of the proceedings. If the organizer abandons the application or the commissioner denies the application, then the organizer shall cancel the name reservation by filing with the secretary of state a notice of cancellation. The state bank shall not have or use a name that is likely to mislead the public concerning the nature or scope of its powers or purposes. The state bank shall not have or use a name that is the same or confusingly similar to the name of another entity, unless the commissioner and the other entity consent to the state bank's use of that name.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195:19-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195 / Section 19-a
195:19-a Composition of Cooperative School Boards.
Status: in_force

The number, composition, method of selection, and terms of members of cooperative school boards shall be as provided in the bylaws or articles of agreement of the cooperative school district, as the case may be; provided, however, that such bylaws and articles of agreement shall be limited to the alternatives contained herein where applicable; and provided further that no cooperative school district in existence on August 22, 1971 shall be required to conform hereto unless it is so voted pursuant to RSA 671:9. I. All members of the cooperative school board shall be elected at large; or II. The cooperative school district shall be divided into single board member districts according to population with as nearly equal population in each district as possible; or III. The cooperative school district shall be divided into multiboard member districts or a combination of single member or multimember districts so that proportional representation will be most nearly achieved; or IV. The members of the cooperative school board shall each be domiciled in and represent a pre-existing district with each pre-existing district having at least one such resident representative but all members of the cooperative school board shall be elected at large; or V. Such other method of selection of cooperative school board members compatible with proportional representation, one-man one-vote principle as may be approved by the state board of education. VI. The terms of the members of the cooperative school board shall be as provided in the bylaws or articles of agreement provided that in no case shall such terms exceed 3 years. VII. Whenever the bylaws or articles of agreement provide for the election of cooperative school board members pursuant to this chapter, said election shall be with the use of the non-partisan ballot system under RSA 669.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273-C:1 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273-C / Section 1
273-C:1 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. The National Labor Relations Board has declined to exercise jurisdiction over employers who are licensed to operate race tracks. The general court hereby declares that employees of such employers and those employers should have the right to appear before the public employee labor relations board established under RSA 273-A:2 for the purposes set forth under this chapter. II. The general court hereby confers jurisdiction to the board over such employers and employees for the sole and express purposes set forth in this chapter and the board's powers shall be limited solely and exclusively to the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:116 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 116
259:116 Truck-tractor.
Status: in_force

"Truck-tractor" shall mean any vehicle designed and intended primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the vehicle and load so drawn, except that a truck-tractor engaged in the transportation of automobiles may transport motor vehicles on a part of the power unit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:50 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 50
243:50 Rates, Fares and Charges.
Status: in_force

I. Every railroad shall print schedules of rates, fares and charges of the carrier for the transportation of passengers and baggage or for any other service and file these schedules with the commissioner. Such schedules shall be open to public inspection. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form and content of the filing and printing and the time within which the filing and printing are required. III. Unless the commissioner so orders, no carrier shall change a rate, fare or charge which has been filed with the commissioner, except after 30 days' notice to the commissioner and notice to the public as the commissioner directs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 438:14-a — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 438 / Section 14-a
438:14-a Registered Service Technician.
Status: in_force

A registered service technician who installs, services, repairs, reconditions, tests, or calibrates a commercial weighing or measuring device shall seal said device in a manner approved by the commissioner. This seal shall authorize the device owner to use a licensed device unless rejected pursuant to RSA 438:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:80 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 80
230:80 Liability of the Department of Transportation; Standard of Care.
Status: in_force

I. The department of transportation shall not be held liable for damages in an action to recover for personal injury or property damage arising out of its construction, maintenance, or repair of public highways and highway bridges unless such injury or damage was caused by an insufficiency, as defined by RSA 230:78, and: (a) The department of transportation received a notice of such insufficiency as set forth in RSA 230:78, but failed to act as provided by RSA 230:79; or (b) The commissioner of the department of transportation who is responsible for maintenance and repair of highways or highway bridges, had actual notice or knowledge of such insufficiency, by means other than notice pursuant to RSA 230:78 and was grossly negligent or exercised bad faith in responding or failing to respond to such actual knowledge; or (c) The condition constituting the insufficiency was created by an intentional act of an employee acting in the scope of his official duty while in the course of his employment, acting with gross negligence, or with reckless disregard of the hazard. (d) The department of transportation shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to procedures for written and oral notice, and for the transfer of personal knowledge regarding insufficiencies to responsible supervisory persons, to insure that information relative to such insufficiencies in the highway system is quickly communicated to those empowered to make decisions about repairs and posting. II. Any action to recover damages for bodily injury, personal injury or property damage arising out of construction, repair or maintenance of its public highways or highway bridges shall be dismissed unless the complaint describes with particularity the means by which the department of transportation received actual notice of the alleged insufficiency, or the intentional act which created the alleged insufficiency. III. The acceptance or layout of a public highway shall not be construed to confer upon the department of transportation any notice of, or liability for, insufficiencies or defects which arose or were created prior to such layout or acceptance. IV. The setting of construction, repair, or maintenance standards of levels of service of highways and highway bridges by the commissioner, whether accomplished formally or informally, shall be deemed a discretionary, policy function for which the department of transportation shall not be held liable in the absence of malice or bad faith. However, the department shall develop and implement standards for the design and placement of rumble strips, drain grates, and road surface treatments that eliminate foreseen hazards for bicyclists by following federal guidelines.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:26-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 26-a
193:26-a Graduation Requirements; Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Status: in_force

I. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, and each year thereafter, the school board of a school district, the governing body of a public academy, and the governing body of a chartered public school, as appropriate, shall ensure that each of its pupils eligible for graduation from high school shall have the opportunity to receive information on how to properly complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The manner in which information is provided pursuant to this section shall be at the discretion of the school board of the school district, the governing body of a public academy, or the governing body of the chartered public school, as appropriate, and may include, but not necessarily be limited to, information dissemination through in-class instruction, an existing post-secondary information program, family information sessions, or group or individual sessions with school counselors. Information provided shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Eligibility requirements for student financial aid that may be applied for using the FAFSA. (b) Application timelines and submission deadlines. (c) The importance of submitting applications early, especially when student financial aid may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. II. The school board of a school district, the governing body of a public academy, or the governing body of a chartered public school shall ensure that either a copy of, or the online availability of, the FAFSA is provided or available to each pupil upon request by that pupil or upon request of a parent or guardian of that pupil. III. The school board of a school district, the governing body of a public academy, or the governing body of a chartered public school shall ensure that any information shared by parents, guardians, and pupils under this section is handled according to applicable state and federal privacy laws, regulations, and administrative rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:30-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 30-b
402:30-b Misconduct.
Status: in_force

If an insurance company organized under the laws of this state shall be guilty of gross waste, misconduct or negligence in the management of its affairs, its charter or authority to do business shall be liable to forfeiture as provided in this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:26-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 26-d
41:26-d Removal of Elected Treasurer.
Status: in_force

The governing body may institute proceedings to remove the elected treasurer from office whenever, upon examination by the department of revenue administration, a certified public accountant, or a public accountant licensed by the state under RSA 309-B, the accounts are found to contain an irregularity or material error, or show evidence that the timely deposit of funds has not been made. For the purposes of this section, "irregularity" means an intentional misstatement of the financial statements or a theft of assets, and "material error" means a mistake or omission resulting from gross negligence which results in a material misstatement of the financial statements. The governing body may institute proceedings to remove the treasurer as follows: I. The governing body shall notify the elected treasurer by certified mail with return receipt and the commissioner of the department of revenue administration of its intention to proceed under this section by providing a written explanation and justification for the removal, along with a copy of the audit findings. II. (a) Within 20 days of receiving the notification provided in paragraph I, the elected treasurer shall respond to the alleged irregularities, material error, or failure to timely deposit funds. The response shall be submitted to the governing body and the commissioner of the department of revenue administration and shall include written comment on each audit finding. (b) If the elected treasurer fails to respond at any step in the process under this section within the prescribed period of time, then the governing body shall be permitted to remove the elected treasurer from office as provided in paragraph V. III. Within 20 days of receiving the elected treasurer's written response, the governing body shall provide written notification to the elected treasurer and commissioner of the department of revenue administration of its decision to proceed or not to proceed to remove the treasurer from office. IV. Within 10 days of receiving the written notification in paragraph III, the elected treasurer may request a hearing before the governing body. If a hearing before the governing body is requested, it shall be: (a) Conducted in accordance with RSA 91-A and RSA 43; and (b) Held within 20 days of the date of the request. V. After the elected treasurer's response and hearing, if any, and if the governing body determines that removal of the elected treasurer is justified, the governing body may remove the treasurer by written notice to the elected treasurer and the commissioner of revenue administration. Any vacancy created by such a removal shall be filled by appointment by the governing body as provided in RSA 669:69. VI. The governing body's determination under paragraph V may be appealed de novo to the superior court in the county in which the municipality is located.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 12
652:12 Vacancy.
Status: in_force

A "vacancy" shall occur in a public office if, subsequent to his or her election and prior to the completion of his or her term, the person elected to that office: I. Either dies, resigns, or ceases to have domicile in the state or the district from which he or she was elected; or II. Is determined by a court having jurisdiction to be insane or mentally incompetent; or III. Is convicted of a crime which disqualifies him or her from holding office; or IV. Fails or refuses to take the oath of office within the period prescribed in RSA 42:6 or to give or renew an official bond if required by law; or V. Has his or her election voided by court decision or ballot law commission decision; or VI. Is a member of the general court of New Hampshire and a member of a military reserve or national guard unit; and (a) The member was called to serve in an emergency; and (b) Service in such unit causes the member to be unable to perform his or her legislative duties, as determined by the house of representatives in the case of a member of the house of representatives and by the senate in the case of a member of the senate, for longer than 180 consecutive days; and (c) The selectmen of any town or ward in the district from which the member is elected request of the governor and council that the office be declared vacant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-O:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-O / Section 1
21-O:1 Establishment; General Functions.
Status: in_force

I. There is established the department of environmental services, an agency of the state under the executive direction of the commissioner of environmental services. II. The department of environmental services, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions: (a) Water pollution control. (b) Water supply protection. (c) Regulation of waste disposal generally, and as it affects water quality. (d) Maintenance of state owned dams. (e) Inspection of dams. (f) Flood control. (g) Air pollution control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:31-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 31-d
41:31-d Reports.
Status: in_force

I. A complete report of any audit or procedure conducted under RSA 41:31-c shall, upon completion, be made available to the public in accordance with RSA 21-J:19. II. Unless otherwise required by law, within 10 days of the acceptance by the governing body of any completed audit, a complete copy of the audit and any accompanying management letter shall be submitted to the commissioner by the governing body. If the governing body has not accepted the audit and any applicable adjustments within 45 days of its receipt, the audit as received or adjusted and any accompanying management letter shall be submitted to the commissioner by the governing body with an explanation for non-acceptance. The governing body may, for good cause, petition the commissioner for an extension of time for submittal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:36 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 36
471-C:36 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The administrator may bring an action on behalf of the state in the superior court for Merrimack county or in any federal court with jurisdiction to enforce this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-T:9 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-T / Section 9
359-T:9 Written Estimates of Cost.
Status: in_force

Upon the request of any customer, a household goods carrier shall provide a written estimate of cost to the customer in advance of performing any service. The written estimate shall include: I. An itemization of the service to be performed; II. An estimated completion date; III. A statement that the carrier shall notify the customer of the estimated cost of any additional services of an unrelated and different nature from the work originally itemized in the written estimate and shall receive the customer's written or oral permission to proceed before performing the work; and IV. A statement that the carrier shall not charge the customer any amount which exceeds the written estimate by 10 percent without the customer's written consent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 10:11 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 10 / Section 11
10:11 Sale of Lakes Region Facility.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "lakes region facility" means all land, easements, buildings, structures, and appurtenances owned or controlled by the state of New Hampshire in the city of Laconia formerly known as the Laconia State School. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governor, with approval of the executive council, shall have the sole authority to sell, convey, lease, rent, exchange, transfer, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any of the property, whether tangible or intangible, at the lakes region facility on such terms and conditions as the governor and executive council deem appropriate and without regard to any other provision of law affecting or restricting the sale, conveyance, lease, rental, exchange, transfer, abandonment or other disposal of state property. III. If the sale of the Lakes Region Facility includes the portion that includes the parcel identified as 50-67 Communication Drive containing a state 911 call center and Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid, then American Rescue Plan Act funds may be used to the extent possible, and a portion of the proceeds of the sale may be used to relocate this facility to a new location. Relocation shall include purchase of land, if necessary, and the renovation or construction of a new facility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:38 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 38
169-C:38 Report to Law Enforcement Authority.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall immediately by telephone or in person refer all cases in which there is reason to believe that any person under the age of 18 years has been: (a) sexually molested; (b) sexually exploited; (c) intentionally physically injured so as to cause serious bodily injury; (d) physically injured by other than accidental means so as to cause serious bodily injury; or (e) a victim of a crime, to the local law enforcement agency in the community in which the acts of abuse are believed to have occurred. The department shall also make a written report to the law enforcement agency within 48 hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded. A copy of this report shall be sent to the office of the county attorney. II. All law enforcement personnel and department employees shall cooperate in limiting the number of interviews of a child victim and, when appropriate, shall conduct joint interviews of the child. Employees of the department shall share with the investigating police officers all information in their possession which it is lawful for them to disclose to a law enforcement agency. Investigating police officers shall not use or reveal any confidential information shared with them by the department except to the extent necessary for the investigation and prosecution of the case. III. No staff member of the department shall be held civilly or criminally liable for a telephone referral or a written report made under paragraph I. IV. Law enforcement personnel or department employees who are trained caseworkers shall have the right to enter any public place, including but not limited to schools and child care agencies, for the purpose of conducting an interview with a child, with or without the consent or notification of the parent or parents of such child, if there is reason to believe that the child has been: (a) Sexually molested. (b) Sexually exploited. (c) Intentionally physically injured so as to cause serious bodily injury. (d) Physically injured by other than accidental means so as to cause serious bodily injury. (e) A victim of a crime. (f) Abandoned. (g) Neglected. V. For any interview conducted pursuant to paragraph IV, the interview with the child shall be videotaped if possible. If the interview is videotaped, it shall be videotaped in its entirety. If the interview cannot be videotaped in its entirety, an audio recording of the entire interview shall be made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:16 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 16
418:16 Beneficiaries.
Status: in_force

I. The owner of a benefit contract shall have the right at all times to change the beneficiary or beneficiaries in accordance with the laws or rules of the society unless the owner waives this right by specifically requesting in writing that the beneficiary designation be irrevocable. A society may, through its laws or rules, limit the scope of beneficiary designations and shall provide that no revocable beneficiary shall have or obtain any vested interest in the proceeds of any certificate until the certificate has become due and payable in conformity with the provisions of the benefit contract. II. A society may make provision for the payment of funeral benefits to the extent of such portion of any payment under a certificate as might reasonably appear to be due to any person equitably entitled thereto by reason of having incurred expense occasioned by the burial of the member. III. If, at the death of any person insured under a benefit contract, there is no lawful beneficiary to whom the proceeds shall be payable, the amount of such benefit, except to the extent that funeral benefits may be paid as under paragraph II, shall be payable to the personal representative of the deceased insured, provided that if the owner of the certificate is other than the insured, such proceeds shall be payable to such owner.