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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-A / Section 8
356-A:8 Notice of Filing and Registration.
Status: in_force

I. Upon receipt of the application for registration in proper form, the attorney general shall issue a notice of filing to the applicant. As soon as possible and within 60 days from the date of the notice of filing, the attorney general shall enter an order registering the subdivided lands or rejecting the registration. If no order or rejection is entered within 60 days from the date of notice of filing, the land shall be deemed registered unless the applicant has consented in writing to a delay. Notice of all registrations shall be recorded in the registry of deeds of each county in which said land is situated within 10 days of their receipt by the attorney general. II. If the attorney general affirmatively determines, upon inquiry and examination, that the requirements of this chapter have been met, he shall enter an order registering the subdivided lands and shall designate the form of the public offering statement. III. If the attorney general determines upon inquiry and examination that any of the requirements of this chapter have not been met, the attorney general shall notify the applicant that the application for registration must be corrected in the particulars specified within 15 days. If the requirements are not met within the time allowed, the attorney general shall enter an order rejecting the registration which shall include the findings of fact upon which the order is based. During the aforesaid 15 day period, the applicant may petition for reconsideration and shall be entitled to a hearing within 15 days of receipt by the attorney general of said petition. The attorney general shall enter his findings on said petition within 10 days of said hearing. The attorney general shall order a rejection of the registration until such time as the hearing, once requested, has taken place and the attorney general has entered his findings thereon, or such petition is withdrawn; provided, however, that if by the time that said findings are entered, all of the particulars specified in the attorney general's notice have been corrected or, as a result of the attorney general's reconsideration and hearing, have been met to the attorney general's satisfaction, the attorney general shall order registration of the subdivided lands. IV. The fact that a statement of record with respect to a subdivision has been filed or is in effect shall not be deemed a finding by the attorney general that the statement of record is true and accurate on its face, or be held to mean the attorney general has in any way passed upon the merits of, or given approval to, such subdivision. It shall be unlawful to make, or cause to be made, to any prospective purchaser any representation contrary to this paragraph. V. The subdivider shall not make any material change in the plan of disposition or development of the subdivided lands contained in the application for registration without notifying the attorney general, obtaining his prior approval and making appropriate amendment of the public offering statement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 617:10 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 617 / Section 10
617:10 Order for Destruction.
Status: in_force

The court, unless otherwise specially provided, may order that any property which has been forfeited shall be destroyed, whenever the public good requires it, and it may direct how and by whom it shall be done.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:43 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 43
21-I:43 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. The provisions of RSA 21-G:9, II(b) shall not apply to the rules adopted pursuant to this section. It is the intent of the general court that the director of personnel shall have the sole authority to adopt and interpret, subject to the appeals process established under this chapter, the rules provided for in this section. The commissioner shall review all proposed rules of the director and may comment on them in writing. In the case of a vacancy in the office of the director of personnel, the commissioner of administrative services may exercise the rulemaking authority granted to the director of personnel. II. The director of personnel shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, which shall apply to employees in the classified service of the state, relative to: (a) Classification, except for the classification plan. (b) Compensation and rates for employee maintenance reimbursement. (c) Recruitment. (d) Examination. (e) Selection. (f) Appointment. (g) Promotion. (h) Demotion. (i) Transfer. (j) Discipline. (k) Removal. (l) Layoff. (m) Attendance and leave. (n) Holidays. (o) Training. (p) Merit rating. (q) The information which shall be required to be listed on the employee roster. (r) Availability of division records for public inspection, including identification of those records or portions of records for which exemption under RSA 91-A:5 is claimed. (s) Evaluation. (t) Designation of the employee's work place. (u) What constitutes a completed request for reclassification. III. The director shall consult with a designee of each labor organization certified to represent classified state employees regarding all proposals to adopt, amend, or repeal rules prior to filing a notice of proposed rule under RSA 541-A:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38-A:21 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38-A / Section 21
38-A:21 Constitutional Construction and Legislative Intent.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions; and notwithstanding any other evidence of legislative intent, it is hereby declared to be the controlling legislative intent that if any provisions of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:24 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 24
420-B:24 Notification of Option to Enroll in Health Maintenance Organization.
Status: repealed

I. Each employer, public or private, in this state which offers its employees a health benefit plan and employs at least 25 employees, and each employee benefit fund in this state which offers its members any form of health benefit, shall make available to and inform its employees or members of the option to enroll in at least one health maintenance organization holding a valid certificate of authority which provides health care services in the geographic areas in which a substantial number of such employees or members reside; provided, however, that such employer or employee benefit fund shall not be required to make available or inform its employees or members about such option if no health maintenance organization is available to such employer or employee benefit plan. Where there is a prevailing collective bargaining agreement, the selection of the available health maintenance organizations shall be made pursuant to the agreement. II. No employer in this state shall be required to pay more for health benefits as a result of the application of this section than would otherwise be required by any prevailing collective bargaining agreement or other contract for the provision of health benefits to its employees, provided that the employer or benefits fund shall pay to the health maintenance organization chosen by each employee or member an amount equal to the lesser of: (a) The amount paid on behalf of its other employees or members for health benefits; or (b) The health maintenance organization's charge for coverage approved by the commissioner. III. Should federal legislation requiring employers to offer to employees the option to enroll in a health maintenance organization be repealed or expire, the provisions of RSA 420-B:24, I and II shall no longer apply.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:76 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 76
72:76 Property Tax Exemption.
Status: in_force

An eligible municipality may, by vote of the local legislative body pursuant to RSA 72:77, adopt a new construction property tax exemption for commercial or industrial uses, or both. The exemption shall apply only for municipal and local school property taxes assessed by the municipality which shall exclude state education property taxes under RSA 76:3 and county taxes assessed against the municipality under RSA 29:11, and shall be a specified percentage on an annual basis of the increase in assessed value attributable to construction of new structures, and additions, renovations, or improvements to existing structures. The exemption may run for a maximum period of 10 years following the new construction; provided, however, that the exemption for all years shall cumulatively not exceed 500 percent of the increased assessed value. Once adopted by the local legislative body, the percentage rate and duration of the exemption shall be granted uniformly within that municipality to all projects for which a proper application is filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:37 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 37
186-C:37 Application of Subdivision.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subdivision, the term "students with disabilities" shall apply to all children with disabilities, regardless of residence, enrolled in a public school, including a chartered public school.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 527:2 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 527 / Section 2
527:2 When Returnable.
Status: in_force

Executions issued by the superior court may be made returnable at any return day within six months from date of issuance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4-B:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4-B / Section 1
4-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of administrative services. II. "Governor" means the person selected governor pursuant to Pt. II, Art. 42 of the New Hampshire constitution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:19 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 19
667:19 Filling Vacancies.
Status: in_force

A vacancy caused by the death, resignation or removal from a district of a delegate may be filled by a special election held in the district. The special election may be held on the same day on which another meeting of the town or ward is held or at a different time. However, if the special election is held in a representative district having more than one town, ward or unincorporated place, the election must be held on the same day throughout the district. An article for the election of a delegate shall be inserted in the warrants calling the meeting. All laws relating to the election of representatives to the general court, so far as they are applicable, apply to the special election to fill the vacancy in the office of delegate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 137-J:31 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 137-J / Section 31
137-J:31 Interinstitutional Transfers.
Status: in_force

If a person with a do not resuscitate order is transferred from one health care facility to another health care facility, the health care facility initiating the transfer shall communicate the existence of a do not resuscitate order to the receiving facility prior to the transfer. The written do not resuscitate order, the do not resuscitate card as described in RSA 137-J:26, or the medical orders form shall accompany the person to the health care facility receiving the person and shall remain effective until a physician at the receiving facility issues admission orders. The do not resuscitate card or the medical orders form shall be kept as the first page in the person's transfer records.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-D:3 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-D / Section 3
205-D:3 Duties of the Board.
Status: in_force

The duties of the board shall be to: I. Assure compliance with the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standard, including compliance with the standard as amended by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, Public Law 106-569. II. Establish uniform manufactured housing installation standards in order to protect the quality, durability, safety, and affordability of manufactured housing in this state. III. Adequately license and train manufactured housing installers in order to ensure the proper performance of the house and protect the safety and welfare of the public. IV. Ensure compliance with state installation standards by conducting appropriate inspections of the installation of manufactured housing. V. Provide a fair and effective recourse for consumers relative to installation standards; and provide a dispute resolution program for timely resolution of disputes between manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured houses regarding responsibility, and for the issuance of appropriate orders, for the correction or repair of defects in manufactured houses that are reported during the one year period beginning on the date of installation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:58 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 58
211:58 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Violators of this subdivision shall be guilty of the following for each offense: I. RSA 211:48, 48-a and 55 shall constitute a violation. II. RSA 211:49 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:73 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 73
12-O:73 Champion Benefits.
Status: in_force

A municipality which has received designation as a housing champion shall be eligible, subject to the rulemaking in RSA 12-O:75, for the following benefits: I. Housing production municipal grant program. The department shall establish a grant program for municipalities that have made a commitment to facilitating increased housing production. Municipalities that are designated by the department as New Hampshire housing champion communities will be eligible to apply for the grants. Subject to availability of funding, the department shall make grants to any municipality with such a designation on a per-unit basis for workforce housing units for which certificates of occupancy have been issued by the municipality in the preceding state fiscal year. The department shall adopt rules establishing eligibility criteria, per-unit grant maximums, maximum grants per project, a maximum amount that may be granted to any municipality in a year, and grant program administration. II. Housing infrastructure municipal grant and loan program. The department shall establish a grant program for municipalities that are seeking to build infrastructure that will accommodate increased housing production. Municipalities that are designated by the department as New Hampshire housing champion communities will be eligible to apply for the grants. Subject to availability of funding, the department shall make grants to any municipality, or support the creation of low-interest loan programs for any municipality, with such a designation to provide at least matching funding, as a grant, or all funding, as a loan, for new construction or capacity increases for drinking water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, highway infrastructure, telecommunications, and electrical distribution infrastructure. The department shall adopt rules establishing eligibility criteria, grant maximums, a maximum amount that may be granted to any municipality in a year, and grant program administration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:13 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 13
147-A:13 Imminent Hazard.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department, upon receipt of information that the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of any waste may present an imminent and substantial hazard to human health or to the environment, may take action as it determines to be necessary to protect human health or the environment. The action the department may take includes, but is not limited to: I. Issuing an order directing the owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility or the custodian of waste constituting a hazard to take necessary steps to eliminate the hazard. The department may order the permanent or temporary cessation of operations at a facility. Orders of the department issued under this section shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom an order is directed shall immediately comply, but may appeal the order to the waste management council in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. II. Contracting for and supervising the cleanup of a hazardous waste spill which the department determines is an imminent hazard, except as provided in RSA 154:7. The department may take action as necessary to prevent damage to human health or the environment; or III. Requesting the attorney general to bring an action for injunctive relief, including a mandatory injunction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:35 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 35
365:35 Costs.
Status: in_force

In any action brought to recover costs, fees or reparation ordered the plaintiff shall be entitled to tax as costs all of his necessary expenses in the action, including reasonable attorney's fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 435:41 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 435 / Section 41
435:41 Sheep and Goat Identification.
Status: in_force

I. Goats shall be officially identified upon change of ownership for all animals that are not in slaughter channels. To be considered as being in a slaughter channel, the goat shall be scheduled for a slaughter date which is not more than 2 weeks from the date of transfer of ownership. II. Sheep less than 18 months of age shall be officially identified upon change of ownership for all animals that are not in slaughter channels. To be considered as being in a slaughter channel, the sheep shall be scheduled for a slaughter date which is not more than 2 weeks from the date of transfer of ownership. III. Sheep 18 months of age or older shall be officially identified upon change of ownership for all animals regardless of whether or not they are being sold into slaughter channels. Official identification is required for all sheep over 18 months of age as evidenced by the eruption of the second incisor such that the animal may be traced to its flock of birth. IV. The state veterinarian may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to clarify terms and to implement the requirements in this section, to add exemptions from specific provisions of this section, or to comply with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:81-a — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 81-a
110-B:81-a Gifts, Grants, and Donations.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the adjutant general may solicit and receive monetary gifts, grants, or donations for the purpose of paying costs of the design, manufacture or production, and distribution of the New Hampshire medal of honor as provided in RSA 110-B:81.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273:25 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 25
273:25 Statements to Commissioner.
Status: in_force

Upon the failure of the commissioner in any case to secure a reference to said board of arbitration, he shall request a sworn statement from each party to the dispute of the facts upon which their dispute and their reasons for not submitting the same to arbitration are based. Any statement made to the commissioner under this provision shall be for public use, and shall be given publicity in such newspapers as desire to use it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:77 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 77
270:77 Squam Lake, Conway Lake, Silver Lake in Madison, and Perkins Pond in Sunapee.
Status: in_force

No person shall at any time place in or upon, or use, or operate upon, Squam Lake, Conway Lake, Silver Lake in Madison, or Perkins Pond in Sunapee any houseboat. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a violation. Boards of health and health officers of towns abutting said lakes shall have power and authority to enforce the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228-A:13 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228-A / Section 13
228-A:13 Prior Covenants and Contracts Not Affected.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not in any way limit, restrict, or alter the obligation or powers of the state to carry out and perform in every detail each and every promise, covenant, agreement, or contract made or entered into, prior to the enactment of this chapter, or limit, restrict, or alter the powers, rights, authority, duties, or obligations of the treasurer or the commissioner of transportation or any other officer of the state to do and perform each and every act or thing required on the part of the state or any such officer to be done or performed by any such promise, covenant, agreement, or contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362 / Section 5
362:5 Exemption of Manufacturing Establishments Selling Surplus Electricity.
Status: in_force

The commission may exempt any person or corporation engaged in manufacturing and carrying on in this state a manufacturing establishment the product of which is something besides power, and producing electricity primarily for the operation of such establishment or incidental thereto, from any or all provisions of this title, except those directly relating to rates and service, whenever the commission may find such exemption consistent with the public good.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-C:5 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-C / Section 5
275-C:5 Organization of Commission.
Status: in_force

The commission shall organize itself in conformity with its responsibilities under this chapter and shall establish committees to address issues which affect persons with a disability. The members of such committees shall be designated by the chairman, with the approval of a majority of the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 361-D:14 — NH Code / Title XXXIII-A / Chapter 361-D / Section 14
361-D:14 Notice of Lessee's Default and Right to Cure.
Status: in_force

I. After a lessee has been in default for 10 days solely by reason of the lessee's failure to make a timely lease payment and any applicable late charges, the holder may declare the lessee to be in default and may send the lessee a notice of default. II. A lessee who has been in default solely by reason of the lessee's failure to make a timely lease payment and any applicable late charges and who has not previously been afforded the right to cure a default shall be entitled to cure the default. III. If the lessee is entitled to cure the default the notice shall contain a conspicuous statement that the lessee is entitled to cure the default, setting forth the dollar amount necessary to cure the default, the date by which payment must be made and the name, address and telephone number of the holder from which information may be obtained regarding such cure. IV. This section shall not apply to any default other than the lessee's failure to make a timely lease payment and any applicable late charges.