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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-D:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-D / Section 11
404-D:11 Duties and Powers of the Commissioner.
Status: in_force

In addition to the duties and powers enumerated elsewhere in this chapter, I. The commissioner shall: (a) Notify the board of directors of the existence of an impaired insurer not later than 3 days after a determination of impairment is made or he receives notice of impairment. (b) Upon request of the board of directors, provide the association with a statement of the premiums in the appropriate states for each member insurer. (c) When an impairment is declared and the amount of the impairment is determined, serve a demand upon the impaired insurer to make good the impairment within a reasonable time. Notice to the impaired insurer shall constitute notice to its shareholders, if any. The failure of the insurer to promptly comply with such demand shall not excuse the association from the performance of its powers and duties under this chapter. (d) In any liquidation or rehabilitation proceeding involving a domestic insurer, be appointed as the liquidator or rehabilitator. If a foreign or alien member insurer is subject to a liquidation proceeding in its domiciliary jurisdiction or state of entry, the commissioner may be appointed conservator. II. The commissioner may suspend or revoke, after notice and hearing, the certificate of authority to transact insurance in this state of any member insurer which fails to pay an assessment when due or fails to comply with the plan of operation. As an alternative the commissioner may levy a forfeiture on any member insurer which fails to pay an assessment when due. Such forfeiture shall not exceed 5 percent of the unpaid assessment per month, but no forfeiture shall be less than $100 per month. III. Any action of the board of directors or the association may be appealed to the commissioner by any member insurer if such appeal is taken within 30 days of the action being appealed. Any final action or order of the commissioner shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to RSA 541. IV. The liquidator, rehabilitator, or conservator or any impaired insurer may notify all interested persons of the effect of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551 / Section 12
551:12 Heirs of Legatee.
Status: in_force

The heirs in the descending line of a legatee or devisee, deceased before the testator, shall take the estate bequeathed or devised, in the same manner the legatee or devisee would have taken it if he had survived.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479:18-b — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479 / Section 18-b
479:18-b Intervening Liens.
Status: in_force

As to real estate mortgages made prior to July 3, 1957, nothing contained in RSA 479:18-a shall be construed to derogate from the rights of holders of valid liens on the mortgaged real estate which attached prior to July 3, 1957.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 4
21-I:4 Office Established.
Status: repealed

There is hereby established an office of the commissioner consisting of the following units: I. State budget. II. Internal audit. III. Operational analysis. IV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:15 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 15
167:15 Existing Liens.
Status: in_force

All liens for old age assistance existing on May 3, 1949, shall continue unaffected by this chapter until discharged by the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:10 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 10
170-H:10 Parole Revocation.
Status: in_force

Any delinquent returned to a secure facility under the provisions of RSA 170-H:8 shall be entitled to a hearing before the board within 10 working days. The parolee shall have the right to appear and be heard at this hearing. If the board, after a hearing, finds that the parolee has violated the conditions of parole or violated the law and in its judgment should be recommitted to the custody of the commissioner, the board shall revoke his parole. An offender whose parole is revoked shall be recommitted to the custody of the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-J:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-J / Section 1
402-J:1 Purpose and Scope.
Status: repealed

I. This chapter governs the qualifications and procedures for the licensing of insurance producers. It simplifies and organizes some statutory language to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with issuing and renewing insurance licenses. II. This chapter applies to all persons required to be a licensed producer pursuant to the provisions of RSA 402:15; RSA 405:15; RSA 405:24; RSA 405:44-a; RSA 405:44-b; RSA 406-C:3; RSA 407-C:3; RSA 416-A:15; RSA 418:31; RSA 420-A:7; RSA 420-B:18; RSA 420-F:3; and New Hampshire code of administrative rules Ins 2501.03. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463:30 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463 / Section 30
463:30 Foreign Guardianships of the Estate.
Status: in_force

Any person who has been appointed guardian of the estate of a minor by a court of competent jurisdiction in any other state shall, upon petition and filing of a certified copy of that appointment with the court, be appointed guardian of the estate of the minor situated in this state without further notice or hearing. Upon such appointment, the foreign guardian may deal with the estate of the minor in the same manner as a resident guardian of the estate and in accordance with RSA 463:19-29. The foreign guardian shall account to the court of original appointment for the proceeds from the sale of any of the minor's estate situated in this state. A certified copy of the approved account shall be filed with the court in this state prior to discharge of the guardian. The court, as a condition of appointment, may require the guardian to post an adequate surety bond to insure the faithful performance of the guardian's duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621-A:1 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621-A / Section 1
621-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. II. "Department" means the department of health and human services. III. "Detention" means the care of a child in a physically restricted facility while awaiting further action by a court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-G:2 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-G / Section 2
490-G:2 Implementation of Drug Courts.
Status: in_force

I. (a) Each superior or circuit court may establish one or more drug courts under which drug offenders may be processed to address appropriately an identified substance abuse problem. "Drug court" means a judicial intervention process that incorporates and substantially complies with the Ten Key Components listed in subparagraph (b) and may include: (1) "Pre-adjudication" where a drug offender is ordered to participate in drug court before charges are filed or before conviction; (2) "Post-adjudication" where a drug offender is ordered to participate in drug court after entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendre or having been found guilty; (3) "Reentry" where a drug offender is ordered to participate in drug court upon release from a sentence of incarceration; or (4) "Combination program" which may include pre-adjudication, post-adjudication, and/or reentry. (b) "Ten Key Components" as outlined in the Model Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act and as defined by the United States Department of Justice, are: (1) Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing; (2) Using a nonadversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' (drug offenders') due process rights; (3) Eligible participants (drug offenders) are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program; (4) Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and other related treatment and rehabilitation services; (5) Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing; (6) A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants' (drug offenders') compliance; (7) Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant (drug offender) is essential; (8) Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program (drug court) goals and gauge effectiveness; (9) Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and operations; and (10) Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances drug court effectiveness. II. Upon successful completion of a program recommended by the drug court, a drug offender's case may be disposed of by the judge in the manner prescribed by the agreement and by the applicable policies and procedures adopted by the drug court. This may include, but is not limited to, withholding criminal charges, dismissal of charges, probation, deferred sentencing, suspended sentencing, split sentencing, or a reduced period of incarceration. III. A person sentenced by a drug court may, at least one year after successful completion of all programs and conditions imposed by the drug court, petition for annulment of the charges, arrest, conviction, and sentence that relate to such person's entry into the drug court. IV. The drug court may convene a local steering committee made up of community leaders who can provide support for the drug court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:8-j — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 8-j
507:8-j Civil Actions for Fraudulent Use of Deepfakes.
Status: in_force

I. In this section: (a) "Artificial intelligence" or "AI" means the ability of a machine to display human-like capabilities for cognitive tasks such as reasoning, learning, planning, and creativity. AI systems may adapt their behavior to a certain degree by analyzing the effects of previous actions and operating under varying and unpredictable circumstances without significant human oversight. (b) "Deepfake" means a video, audio, or any other media of a person in which his or her face, body, or voice has been digitally altered so that he or she appears to be someone else, he or she appears to be saying something that he or she has never said, or he or she appears to be doing something that he or she has never done. II. A person may bring an action against any person who knowingly uses any likeness in video, audio, or any other media of that person to create a deepfake for the purpose of embarrassing, harassing, entrapping, defaming, extorting, or otherwise causing any financial or reputational harm to that person for damages resulting from such use. III. This section shall not apply to any of the following: (a) An interactive computer service as defined in 47 U.S.C. section 230 for content provided by another party. (b) Any radio or television broadcasting station or network, newspaper, magazine, cable or satellite radio or television operator, programmer, or producer, Internet website or online platform, or other periodical that publishes, distributes or broadcasts a deepfake prohibited by paragraph II as part of a bona fide news report, newscast, news story, news documentary or similar undertaking in which the deepfake is a subject of the report and in which publication, distribution, or broadcast there is contained a clear acknowledgment that there are questions about the authenticity of the materials which are the subject of the report. (c) Any radio or television broadcasting station or network, newspaper, magazine, cable or satellite television operator, Internet website or online platform, or other periodical when such entity is paid to publish, distribute or broadcast an election communication including a deepfake prohibited by paragraph II, provided that the entity does not remove or modify any disclaimer provided by the creator or sponsor of the election communication. (d) A video, audio or any other media that constitutes satire or parody or the production of which is substantially dependent on the ability of one or more individuals to physically or verbally impersonate another person without reliance on artificial intelligence. IV. The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this section or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:8 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 8
263:8 Examiners Not Liable.
Status: in_force

Examiners of drivers in the employ of the department, when engaged in their official duties, shall not be liable for the acts of any person who is being examined and shall be afforded the protection of RSA 99-D.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:27 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 27
655:27 Forwarding of Petitions and Assents.
Status: in_force

The clerks of cities and towns shall forward all primary petitions and assents to candidacy filed with them on the day of filing of the same to the secretary of state who shall retain them together with all primary petitions and assents to candidacy filed with him until January 1 following the holding of the primary at which time they may be destroyed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:59-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 59-c
31:59-c Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision the following terms shall be construed as follows: I. "Supplies" shall mean and include all materials, equipment, printing, furniture, furnishings of every name and nature. II. "Purchase" shall mean and include all contracts for the purchase of supplies, as well as the act of purchasing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325-A / Section 8
325-A:8 Inspection; Board; Duties; Authority for Appointments.
Status: in_force

I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall at least once every 3 years inspect or provide for the inspection of any crematory operated by a crematory authority licensed under this chapter in accordance with standards established by the board in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. The office shall issue an inspection report and provide a copy of the report to the crematory authority within 10 working days after the completion of an inspection. The board shall review any findings of noncompliance contained in such report within 20 working days after such inspection. III. If the board determines, after such review, that the evidence supports a finding of noncompliance by a crematory authority with any applicable provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the board may send a letter to the crematory authority requesting a statement of compliance. The letter shall include a description of each alleged violation, a request that the crematory authority submit a statement of compliance within 10 working days, and a notice that the board may take further action if the statement of compliance is not submitted. The statement of compliance shall indicate any actions by the crematory authority which have been or will be taken and the period of time estimated to be necessary to correct each alleged violation. If the crematory authority fails to submit such statement of compliance or fails to make a good faith effort to correct the alleged violations, the board may take further action as provided in this chapter and RSA 310.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:44 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 44
266:44 Tail Lamp and Reflectors.
Status: in_force

Every motor vehicle and trailer or any combination of vehicles, when on the ways of this state at night, shall have on the rear thereof, and to the left of the axis thereof, one lamp, displaying a red light visible for a distance of at least 1000 feet to the rear of such vehicle, and a white light illuminating the registration plate of such vehicle so that the characters thereon shall be visible for a distance of at least 50 feet, except that passenger cars manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1952, shall have at least 2 tail lamps, one to either side of the axis thereof. On a combination of vehicles, only the tail lamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. On vehicles equipped with more than one tail lamp, the lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. All tail lamps on any vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 72 inches nor less than 20 inches from the ground, measured from the ground to the center of the reflector, and shall be placed in such manner as to indicate the extreme width of the vehicle and load and to reflect rays of light thrown upon such reflector. The visibility of such reflectors shall not be impaired at any time. Whenever a vehicle is manufactured with multiple tail lamps or multiple bulbs or filaments in the tail lamps, each of the lamps, bulbs, or filaments and any other exterior lighting equipment with which the vehicle was manufactured shall be in working order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:15-a — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 15-a
507:15-a Vexatious Litigants.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "vexatious litigant" means an individual who has been found by a judge to have filed 3 or more frivolous lawsuits which the judge finds, by clear and convincing evidence, were initiated for the primary purpose of harassment. II. The court may require a vexatious litigant to: (a) Retain an attorney or other person of good character to represent him or her in all actions; or (b) Post a cash or surety bond sufficient to cover all attorney fees and anticipated damages.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:12-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 12-a
407:12-a Payment of Incidental Costs.
Status: in_force

In the event that an insured sustains a loss covered under the policy with respect to payment of undisputed incidental costs, including but not limited to rent, the insurer shall make payment for such costs within 15 days after receipt of a valid proof of loss. The insured may commence an action after the expiration of the 15 days to recover such costs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 616:6 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 616 / Section 6
616:6 Computation of Time, etc.
Status: in_force

Whenever a fine or penalty is imposed for neglect for any period of time, the neglect may be alleged to have begun at any specified time and shall be reckoned from the time so alleged; but no suit or prosecution in such case shall be begun against a town or town officers until 20 days after notice in writing of the intention to begin it, nor then, if, within that time, the duty is performed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:8 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 8
657:8 UOCAVA Oath.
Status: in_force

Prior to any state election, the secretary of state shall prepare, in such quantity as he or she deems necessary, affidavit envelopes of sufficient size to contain the ballots and an electronic affidavit containing the following: UOCAVA Voters Persons desiring to vote by absentee ballot who are absent uniformed services voters, absent voters temporarily residing outside the United States, and federal ballot only voters domiciled outside the United States shall sign the following oath: Standard Oath I swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I am: 1. A member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty; or, an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member; or, a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S.; or, other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.; and 2. I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the election), and I am eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction; and 3. I have not been convicted of a felony, or other disqualifying offense, or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or, if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and 4. I am not registering, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form. In voting, I have marked and sealed my ballot in private and have not allowed any person to observe the marking of the ballot, except for those authorized to assist voters under state or Federal law. I have not been influenced. My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document. The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for conviction of perjury. Signed: ____________________________________ Date: __________________ Month/Day/Year
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 618:8 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 618 / Section 8
618:8 At End of Term, or on Payment of Balance.
Status: in_force

Any person sentenced conditionally to pay a fine or to be imprisoned for a term shall be discharged at the expiration of the term, and may be discharged at any time on payment of the balance of the fine, after deducting $150 for each day such person has been imprisoned under the sentence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:19 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 19
179:19 Entertainment and Entertainers.
Status: repealed

I. In this section: (a) "Dancer" means a person or a group of people who, with or without compensation, move their feet, or body, or both, to the accompaniment of music in a premises approved to sell alcoholic beverages. "Dancer" shall not be construed to mean a person or group of individuals who perform dances based upon ethnic, cultural, or historical customs. (b) "Entertainer" means a person who, with or without compensation, performs in a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. "Entertainer" shall not include a "dancer" as defined under subparagraph I(a). II. On-premises licensees may provide entertainment and dancing, in clearly defined areas on their licensed premises, provided they have received written authorization by the town or city and they have provided the commission with a copy of that authorization. A cover charge may be assessed to cover the cost of live entertainment. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, paragraph III shall not be construed to permit a person under the age of majority to perform, paid or unpaid, as a dancer in any licensed premise. III. No person licensed to sell liquor or beverage under RSA 178 may employ as an entertainer any person who is under 17 years of age in a cocktail lounge where liquor or beverages are sold. IV. [Repealed.] V. On-premises or off-premises licensees may install amusement machines on their premises. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed in any way to limit the powers of municipalities under RSA 31:41-d to adopt bylaws relative to licensing amusement machines and to determining the number, location, and types of machines allowed in the municipality. VI. Licensees shall not allow illegal gambling or wagering on their premises. VII. The use of darts shall be allowed in clearly defined areas.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:21 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 21
660:21 Evidence.
Status: in_force

But for good cause shown, neither party shall be entitled to have any evidence considered before the committee conducting the hearing which is not in readiness to be submitted before the third Wednesday of the first session of the general court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:17 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 17
194:17 Instruction in Use of Firearms.
Status: in_force

A school district may include instruction in the safe and proper use of firearms including instruction in game laws and good hunting practices, and may raise and appropriate money for said purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 6
407:6 Temporary Insurance.
Status: in_force

Binders or other contracts for temporary insurance may be made, orally or in writing, and shall be deemed to include all the terms of such Standard Fire Policy and all such applicable endorsements as may be designated in such contract of temporary insurance; except that the cancellation clause of such Standard Fire Policy, and the clause thereof specifying the hour of the day at which the insurance shall commence, may be superseded by the express terms of such contract of temporary insurance.