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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 447:7 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 447 / Section 7
447:7 Railroads.
Status: in_force

If a person shall perform labor, provide professional design services, or furnish materials to the amount of $15 or more, in the grading, masonry, bridging or track-laying of a railroad, under a contract with an agent, contractor or subcontractor of the proprietors thereof, the person shall have a lien upon the railroad and the land upon which it is constructed; provided, that he or she gave notice in writing to such proprietors, or to the person having charge of the railroad, that he or she should claim such lien before performing the labor, providing the services, or furnishing the materials for which it is claimed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:22 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 22
237:22 Short Term Notes.
Status: in_force

Prior to the issuance of the bonds hereunder, the state treasurer with the approval of the governor and council may for the purposes hereof borrow money from time to time on short term loans which may be refunded by the issuance of the bonds hereunder. Provided, however, that at no one time shall the indebtedness of the state on such short term loans exceed the sum of $14,300,000.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:31-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 31-a
282-A:31-a Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Affected unit" means a specified plant, department, shift, or other definable unit consisting of no fewer than 2 employees to which an approved worksharing plan applies. II. "Employee" means any individual employed full-time or on a permanent part-time basis by any employer subject to this chapter and in employment subject thereto. III. "Fringe benefits" include, but are not limited to, health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and similar advantages which are incidents of employment. IV. "Normal weekly hours of work" mean the normal number of hours of work each week for an employee in an affected unit when that unit is operating on a full-time basis, not to exceed 40 hours and not including overtime. V. "Unemployment benefits" or "regular benefits" mean benefits payable under RSA 282-A:3 other than worksharing benefits and includes any amounts payable pursuant to an agreement under any federal law providing for compensation, assistance, or allowances with respect to unemployment. VI. "Worksharing benefits" mean the benefits payable to employees in an affected unit under an approved worksharing plan. VII. "Worksharing employer" means an employer with an approved worksharing plan in effect. VIII. "Worksharing plan" means a plan of an employer under which there is a reduction in the number of hours worked by the employees in an affected unit, and the affected employees share the work remaining after the normal weekly hours of work are reduced.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 352:7 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 352 / Section 7
352:7 Art Dealer Required to Obtain Written Contract.
Status: in_force

I. An art dealer shall not accept a work of art, on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of art unless, prior to or at the time of acceptance, the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist that contains all of the following: (a) The value of the work of art and whether it may be sold; (b) The time within which the proceeds of the sale are to be paid to the artist, if the work of art is sold; (c) The minimum price for the sale of the work of art; (d) The fee or percentage of the sale price that is to be paid to the art dealer for displaying or selling the work of art; (e) An agreed upon date for removal of artwork and date for termination of contract. II. If an art dealer violates this section, a court, at the request of the artist, may void the obligation of the artist to that art dealer or to a person to whom the obligation is transferred, other than a holder in due course.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:178 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 178
304-C:178 Amendments to Applications to Register Foreign Limited Liability Companies.
Status: in_force

I. A foreign limited liability company registered to transact business in New Hampshire shall amend its application for registration if it changes: (a) Its name; or (b) Its state or country of formation. II. The filing provisions of RSA 304-C:28 shall apply to the amendment of a foreign limited liability company's application for registration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 677:19 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 677 / Section 19
677:19 Subsequent Amendment.
Status: in_force

Whenever an appeal to the superior court is initiated under this chapter and the court finds that the ordinance, or section thereof, upon which the board of adjustment, board of appeals, or local legislative body based its decision was invalid at the time such appeal was initiated, or that the application should have been approved but the ordinance was amended to prohibit the type of project applied for during the pendency of the appeal, notwithstanding the fact that the ordinance may have been amended to remove the invalidity subsequent to the initiation of the appeal or that the type of project applied for is no longer permitted, as the case may be, the court shall, upon request of the petitioner, issue an order approving the application, provided that the court finds the application complies with valid zoning and subdivision regulations existing at the time of the application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:28 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 28
287-E:28 Application of Chapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 647 relative to gambling offenses shall not apply to bingo games or to the sale of lucky 7 tickets if such bingo games and lucky 7 ticket sales are conducted in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-B:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-B / Section 1
146-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Department" means the department of health and human services. II. "Established name" has the meaning given in section 502(e)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352(e)(3)). III. "Equivalent drug product" means a therapeutically equivalent drug product with the same established name, active ingredient strength, quantity and dosage form as the drug product identified in the prescription. IV. "Prescriber" means a person licensed by the state to prescribe drug products.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:44 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 44
231:44 Notice Required.
Status: in_force

When any class IV, V or VI highway, which joins a highway in another town, has been discontinued by vote of the town, the selectmen of the town wherein the highway has been so discontinued shall notify the selectmen of said adjoining town, by registered mail, of the fact of said discontinuance. Said notification shall be made within 15 days after the action of discontinuance has been taken.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-D:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-D / Section 6
415-D:6 Cancellation of Insurance; Conversion.
Status: in_force

I. An individual long-term care insurance policy shall not be cancelled, refused renewal, or otherwise terminated by the insurer, except where the required premium has not been paid by or on behalf of the insured; however, this shall not restrict or limit the insurer's right to rescind or revise a policy in the event of fraud or misrepresentation during the contestable period. II. If a group policy is cancelled, refused renewal or terminated by either the insurer or the policyholder, each certificate holder shall be entitled to have issued to him or her an individual policy or replacement group certificate of insurance providing benefits equivalent to those enjoyed by the certificate holder under the group policy from which conversion is made. Such policy or certificate shall be issued by the insurer without evidence of insurability, provided the certificate holder makes application for the policy and pays the monthly premium within 30 days after receiving written notice of such cancellation, refusal to renew, or termination. No long-term care insurance policy or certificate shall contain a provision establishing a new waiting period in the event existing coverage is converted to or replaced by a new form or another form within the same company, except with respect to an increase in benefits voluntarily selected by the insured individual or group policyholder. III. Unless the group policy from which conversion is made replaces previous group coverage, the premium for the converted policy shall be calculated on the basis of the insured's age at inception of coverage under the group policy from which conversion is made. If the group policy from which conversion is made replaces previous group coverage, the premium for the converted policy shall be calculated on the basis of the insured's age at inception of coverage under the group policy replaced. IV. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any insured individual whose eligibility for group long-term care coverage is based upon that person's relationship to another person, shall be entitled to continuation of coverage under the group policy upon termination of the qualifying relationship by death or dissolution of marriage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 24:10 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 24 / Section 10
24:10 University of New Hampshire Extension: Program Purpose and Intent.
Status: in_force

I. The mission of the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension, also known as UNH cooperative extension, is to educate people so that they can make informed decisions. Cooperative extension programs teach New Hampshire residents in practical ways and offers programs locally in all 10 counties. Research results are presented in a usable manner enabling individuals, family members, business owners, and community leaders to apply this knowledge to their daily needs. In addition, the youth of New Hampshire learn skills and gain knowledge from cooperative extension programs which help them develop into productive and responsible citizens. By training and utilizing volunteers, the cooperative extension reaches more people and reduces program delivery costs. Programs and information provided through the cooperative extension enable New Hampshire to remain economically healthy and competitive by focusing on helping individuals, families, the state's economy, and its natural resources. These efforts result in our state being a better place to live, work, and visit. II. It is the policy of the state of New Hampshire to recognize and support the historical tripartite cooperative agreement between the county, state, and federal governments enabling implementation of cooperative extension's effective outreach efforts. III. The state recognizes the commitment of the university of New Hampshire as a land grant institution serving the people of New Hampshire beyond the classroom through the outreach network of cooperative extension as directed by the Smith-Lever Act, as amended by both legislation and appropriation. IV. Federal funding for cooperative extension has and may continue to expand beyond that provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to other departments of the United States government. V. The capability of cooperative extension is strong and it must continue to increase in order to position itself in serving the people of New Hampshire into the 21st century. VI. The state endorses the commitments of county conventions and commissioners to the tripartite partnership to the appropriation and expenditure of county funds in support of cooperative extension at the local level.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:39-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 39-c
207:39-c Reporting the Death or Injury of Domestic Animals.
Status: in_force

Any person who negligently or accidentally causes death, injury, or damage to domestic animals through the discharge of a firearm or bow and arrow shall immediately report the death, injury, or damage to the local police department, and in the case of injury to such domestic animals, shall render aid to the animal in an attempt to save the animal's life.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:9 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 9
430:9 Declaration of Purpose.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of preserving and promoting the public health and welfare by providing for the control of mosquitos and other arthropods of public health and welfare significance (hereinafter referred to as mosquitos), the creation of mosquito control districts is hereby authorized. The boundaries of the districts shall cover the same area as the boundaries of the cities and towns in the district. The mosquito control districts may further be identified by that state region in which they are located. Permanent control of mosquitos shall be the primary aim of the state committee, recommending and initiating only such temporary measures as are necessary and judicious, to be guided by the various state, federal and local departmental requirements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 534:7 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 534 / Section 7
534:7 Copy of Precept.
Status: in_force

If an officer having the custody of any such person by virtue of a precept refuses or delays unnecessarily to deliver to the applicant an attested copy of the precept, on demand, the court or justice, on proof by affidavit of the applicant or other credible witness of the demand and refusal or of unnecessary delay, shall forthwith issue the writ of habeas corpus as prayed for.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 426:13 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 426 / Section 13
426:13 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Cider" means the unfermented juice of apples. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. III. "Person" means any individual, firm, company, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, business trust, or legal entity of any kind.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-r — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-r
415:6-r Naturopathy Providers; Payment for Equivalent Types of Service; Individual.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy, plan, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses shall provide to persons covered by such insurance who are residents of this state coverage for expenses arising from a health service performed by a doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed under RSA 328-E if that particular type of service is within the scope of practice of such doctor and if the insurer would reimburse for that type of service when performed by any other type of health care provider. Such coverage shall be subject to each insurer's standards and mechanisms for determining medical necessity, for credentialing pursuant to RSA 420-J:4, and for contracting pursuant to RSA 420-J:8. Benefits provided shall not be subject to any greater co-payment, deductible, or coinsurance than any other similar benefits provided by the insurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:32-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 32-a
126-A:32-a Prohibition on Use of School and Institution Facilities to Shelter Certain Aliens.
Status: in_force

I. In this section: (a) "Shelter or housing": (1) Means emergency shelter or housing provided exclusively to specified aliens under order of the federal government, a state, or a unit of local government; and (2) Does not include short-term emergency shelter made necessary by a specified disaster. (b) "Short-term" means for a duration not to exceed 72 hours. (c) "Specified alien" means an alien, as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. section 1101(a), who has not been admitted, as so defined. (d) "Specified disaster" means any fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, tidal wave, earthquake, or snowstorm, for which a disaster declaration is made by the federal government or a state. II. As a condition on receipt of state financial assistance under any applicable program by a district public school, chartered public school, public academy, or an institution of higher learning, the facilities of the school or institution shall not be used to provide shelter or housing for specified aliens.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 2
21-P:2 Establishment; General Functions.
Status: in_force

I. There is established the department of safety, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of safety. II. The department of safety, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions: (a) Enforcing the criminal law. (b) Administering and enforcing laws relative to motor vehicles and drivers. (c) Assuring fire, building, and equipment safety. (d) Promoting vehicle and highway safety. (e) Administering and enforcing laws relative to emergency medical services. (f) Administration and enforcement of the motor vehicle road toll laws. (g) Homeland security and emergency management. (h) Statewide enhanced 911 and emergency telecommunications services. (i) Operation of the fire academy and firefighter training programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-305 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 3-305
564-F:3-305 Amendment of the Certificate of Formation.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, the founder or the directors may amend a foundation's certificate of formation by filing with the secretary of state a certificate of amendment. (b) The certificate of amendment shall set forth: (1) The foundation's name; and (2) The amendment to the certificate of formation. (c) A certificate of formation may be amended at any time in any respect so long as the certificate of formation as amended contains only provisions that lawfully may be contained in the certificate of formation at the time of making the amendment. (d) Any amendment to the certificate of formation shall be effective on the date on which the certificate of amendment is filed. (e) If the founder retained the power to direct the directors to amend the certificate of formation, then the directors shall have a duty to amend the certificate of formation in accordance with the founder's directions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-C:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-C / Section 12
170-C:12 Effect of Decree.
Status: in_force

An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall divest the parent and the child of all legal rights, privileges, duties and obligations. A guardian appointed under this chapter may give his consent to the adoption of such child in lieu of the parents whose parent-child relationship has been terminated by the decree of the court. The rights of inheritance of both the parent and the child shall not be divested until the adoption of said child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:4-408 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 4-408
564-B:4-408 Trust for Care of Animal.
Status: in_force

(a) A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor's lifetime. The trust terminates upon the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal alive during the settlor's lifetime, upon the death of the last surviving animal. (b) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court. A person having an interest in the welfare of the animal may request the court to appoint a person to enforce the trust or to remove a person appointed. (c) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise to the settlor's successors in interest.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:26 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 26
207:26 Killing by Land Owner of Bird or Animal Inflicting Damage.
Status: in_force

A person may pursue, wound or kill, on land owned or occupied by such person, any unprotected bird or wild animal which the person finds in the act of doing actual and substantial damage to poultry, crops, domestic animals, or the person's property, and may authorize a family member, employee, or other person requested to do so under the provision of a depredation permit issued by the executive director pursuant to RSA 207:22-c, III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 617:1-a — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 617 / Section 1-a
617:1-a Criminal Forfeiture; Property Subject to Forfeiture.
Status: in_force

I. Subsequent to a criminal conviction pursuant to a statute that authorizes forfeiture, including but not limited to RSA 318-B:17-b, the court may order the person convicted to forfeit: (a) Property the person derived from the commission of the crime; (b) Property directly traceable to property derived from the commission of the crime; and (c) Instrumentalities the person used in the commission of the crime. II. When a conviction or agreement of the parties is not possible due to the person's death, incompetence, unavailability, or not being within the jurisdiction of the court, or the person to be charged cannot be identified, forfeiture proceedings may be commenced. III. Property may be forfeited if the state establishes that the property is forfeitable by clear and convincing evidence. IV. Nothing in this section shall prevent property from being forfeited by plea agreement approved by the presiding criminal court or other agreement of the parties. V. At the request of any party, the civil portion of the forfeiture proceeding may be stayed by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:3 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 3
544:3 Complainants.
Status: in_force

Whenever a nuisance exists the attorney general, the county attorney, or any person who is a citizen of the state or has an office therein, may commence a proceeding in equity in the name of the state, upon the relation of such attorney general, county attorney or person, to abate such nuisance and perpetually enjoin the persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-A:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-A / Section 1
78-A:1 Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Meals and Rooms Tax Law."