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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-M:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-M / Section 2
17-M:2 Powers and Duties.
Status: repealed

I. (a) The committee shall conduct a study of the physical needs and financial resources of the state. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following matters: (1) A continuing review of the need for additional space for all state agencies; (2) A continuing review of all buildings and land presently owned by the state, together with those under consideration for construction or purchase and those under consideration for disposal; (3) A continuing review of the quantity, type, sufficiency and cost of all space presently being leased or rented by state agencies; (4) A plan to coordinate the physical plant needs and capital resources of the state into a feasible, long range capital improvement program for the entire state; (5) Periodic recommendations for improvement in the capital budget process; and (6) Investigation of the use of public property for low-income housing sites. (b) [Repealed.] II. In conducting its study, the committees may hold hearings at such times and in such places as the committee deems advisable. III. The committee may require the assistance of any state department, commission, board, agency or institution in conducting its study, and such departments, commissions, boards, agencies and institutions are directed to assist the committee whenever the committee so requests. IV. The committee may, with the approval of the senate president and the speaker of the house, employ a consultant to assist the committee in its duties; provided, any consultant employed shall receive compensation for his services only from federal or private funds, or from both. V. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the director of the division of planning and community development.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125:15 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125 / Section 15
125:15 Powers Generally.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall have authority: I. To receive and expend all funds made available to the department by the federal government, the state or its political subdivisions, or from other sources for general activities for health promotion, providing adequate facilities for promotion and administrative guidance of local health services, and the training of personnel employed or to be employed in the department or local health departments. II. To receive and expend any reimbursements for expenditures previously made for such purposes. III. To cooperate with the federal government, through its appropriate agencies or instrumentalities, and with other state and local agencies and organizations in developing and administering public health activities as provided for in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 140:2 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 140 / Section 2
140:2 Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to implement the policies set forth in RSA 140:1 by providing for: I. Effective consultative service relative to the use of chemical or physical agents for the protection of the occupational and public health and safety. II. Promotion of an orderly consultative pattern within the state, among the states, and between the federal government and the state, and the facilitation of intergovernmental cooperation with respect to the use of chemical and physical agents to the end that duplication of effort may be minimized. III. Maximum utilization of chemical or physical agents consistent with the health and safety of the public. IV. Collection of information regarding ailments or diseases which may be contracted from occupational exposure to chemical or physical agents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:44-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 44-b
200:44-b Supply of Epinephrine.
Status: in_force

I. A school district shall adopt a policy to and maintain a supply of epinephrine for use in an allergic emergency when a nurse is employed or contracted by the district. The nurse shall determine the quantity and type of medication the school should maintain. II. To obtain life-saving allergy medication for a school district, a health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine in the name of a school district for use in life-saving allergy emergency situations. If epinephrine is used pursuant to this subdivision, the school nurse shall order a replacement within 5 business days. III. A pharmacist may dispense epinephrine pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of a school. A school, under the direction of the school nurse, shall maintain a supply of epinephrine for use in accordance with this subdivision. IV. A school may enter into an agreement with a manufacturer of epinephrine, third-party suppliers of epinephrine, or health care offices to obtain epinephrine at no charge or at fair-market prices or at reduced prices. A school district may accept gifts, grants or donations from foundations, organizations, or private parties to purchase epinephrine. V. Schools shall submit an annual report to the department of education summarizing the supply and use of epinephrine pursuant to this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 247:8 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 247 / Section 8
247:8 Disorderly Conduct.
Status: in_force

If a passenger or other person behaves in a noisy or disorderly manner, or is intoxicated or will not cease drinking intoxicating liquor of any kind upon a railway train or in a railroad or railway waiting room upon the request of the conductor of the train, or the person in charge of such waiting room, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 3
79-C:3 Qualifying Land.
Status: in_force

I. Any owner of land which does not meet the criteria for open space land as defined in RSA 79-A but meets the tests of demonstrated public benefit in paragraph II of this section and who wishes to keep the land in a use consistent with the purposes of this chapter may apply to the governing body of the municipality in which the land is located to convey a discretionary easement to the municipality. II. A discretionary easement on open space land shall be considered to provide a demonstrated public benefit if it provides at least one of the following public benefits: (a) The preservation of land for outdoor recreation by, or for the education of, the general public where: (1) The general public has the regular opportunity for access to and use of the land for pedestrian purposes; and (2) The land has conservation and recreational values which make it attractive for public use. (b) A relatively natural habitat for fish, wildlife, or plants, or similar ecosystem, where: (1) The property is in a relatively natural state; and (2) Rare or endangered or threatened species are present; or the property contributes to the ecological viability of a park or other conservation area; or otherwise represents a high quality native terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem. (c) The preservation of open space land, where: (1) There is scenic enjoyment by the general public from a public way or from public waters; or (2) The open space protection is pursuant to a clearly delineated federal, state, or local conservation policy. (d) The preservation of an historically important land area, where: (1) The property is either independently significant due to recorded local, regional, or state history, or is within a historic district; or (2) The property is immediately adjacent to an historic district; or (3) The land's physical or environmental features contribute to the historic or cultural integrity of a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (e) The preservation of an airport, as defined in RSA 422, excluding the value of any buildings, runways, or other structures, where: (1) The airport serves, or contributes to satisfying, the air transportation needs of the municipality or of its region; or (2) The continuation of the airport serves to preserve natural habitat or open space as set forth in subparagraphs (b) or (c), which might otherwise be potentially affected by development. (f) The preservation of a golf course which meets any of the above tests of public benefit and is open to the general public. (g) The preservation of potable water where: (1) The land is owned in fee by a water utility company; and (2) The land is used for sanitary radii, retention dam sites and/or watershed protection purposes which is subject to regulation by the department of environmental services to protect water quality, which land may have a well, booster station/pump house, or retention dam structure and/or related piping.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 286:4-a — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 286 / Section 4-a
286:4-a Added Expense to Town.
Status: in_force

The selectmen of any town or the licensing committee of any city shall determine whether the fee for the license prescribed herein will for each event licensed hereunder be adequate to reimburse the town or city for the extra expense in protecting the health and safety of the public which can reasonably be attributed to the event to be licensed. When the license fee is found to be inadequate, the promoter of the event shall agree to put in writing to reimburse the town for the amount of such expense in excess of the license fee and shall furnish a bond for the payment of such amount in a form acceptable to the licensing committee or selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-F:16 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-F / Section 16
490-F:16 Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Status: in_force

Alternative dispute resolution shall be utilized in the circuit court when practicable to reduce the adversarial nature of proceedings.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564:25 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564 / Section 25
564:25 Application of the New Hampshire Trust Code.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 564-B, the New Hampshire Trust Code, shall apply to all trusts under a will governed by this chapter, except to the extent that any provisions of the New Hampshire Trust Code conflict with the express provisions of this chapter, in which case the provisions of this chapter shall control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:15 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 15
189:15 Regulations.
Status: in_force

The school board may, unless otherwise provided by statute or state board regulations, prescribe regulations for the attendance upon, and for the management, classification and discipline of, the schools; and such regulations, when recorded in the official records of the school board, shall be binding upon pupils and teachers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383:12 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383 / Section 12
383:12 Oaths.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, the deputy commissioner, or any of the examiners may summon and examine under oath by him administered any officer, agent, or servant of any such institution or any other person in relation to the affairs and condition of the institution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:95 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 95
259:95 Sale.
Status: in_force

"Sale," as used in the provisions of this title relative to road tolls, shall mean any transfer of ownership and any use of motor fuel by a distributor for the propulsion of vehicles on the ways.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:9-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 9-a
146-C:9-a Orders; Injunctions.
Status: in_force

I. The department is authorized to issue an administrative order directing any owner or operator or any other person who is strictly liable to cease any activity violating this chapter, to take action necessary to comply with this chapter, and to institute corrective and remedial measures, which shall include the following: (a) Providing an interim water supply and establishing a permanent alternative water supply system to mitigate damage to the soil, groundwater or surface water. (b) Removal and abatement of contamination resulting from a discharge from an underground storage facility. (c) Reimbursement to the state for all costs incurred by the state in responding to a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance from a leaking underground storage facility. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department, upon receipt of information that the storage, transmission or dispensing of oil or a hazardous substance at a facility subject to this chapter may present an imminent and substantial hazard to human health or to the environment, may take action as it determines necessary to protect human health or the environment. The action the department may take includes, but is not limited to: (a) Issuing an order directing the facility owner or operator or any person who is strictly liable under RSA 146-C:11 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 in accordance with paragraph III of this section. (b) Requesting the attorney general to bring an action for injunctive relief, including a mandatory injunction. III. Appeal of an order issued under this section shall be to the waste management council established in RSA 21-O:9 and in accordance with RSA 21-O:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 2
197:2 Special.
Status: in_force

A special meeting of a school district shall be held whenever, in the opinion of the school board, there is occasion therefor, or whenever 50 or more voters, or 1/4 of the voters of the district, whichever is less, shall have made written application to the school board therefor, setting forth the subject matter upon which action is desired. No special school district meeting shall be held in conjunction with the biennial election, except when a special school district meeting has been approved by the court and a school district has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting pursuant to RSA 40:14. The written application for a petitioned article for a special meeting may identify one of the registered voters in the application as the primary petitioner. If no primary petitioner is identified, the primary petitioner shall be the first registered voter listed on the written application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:10 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-B / Section 10
332-B:10 Examinations.
Status: in_force

The office of professional licensure and certification shall hold at least one examination during each year and may hold such additional examinations as are necessary. The office shall give public notice of the time and place for each examination at least 90 days in advance of the date set for the examination. A person desiring to take an examination shall make application at least 30 days before the date of the examination. The preparation and grading of examinations shall be governed by rules prescribed by the board. Examinations shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques commonly taught in veterinary schools and familiarity with the law and rules governing veterinary medicine in this state. To pass the examination, the examinee must demonstrate scientific and practical knowledge sufficient to prove that he or she is a competent person to practice veterinary medicine in accordance with criteria established by the board. All examinees shall be tested by a written examination, supplemented by such oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the board may deem necessary. The board may adopt and use a national examination as adopted in rules of the board. For purposes of licensure an individual's results from a national examination shall be valid for 5 years from the date of the examination. After each examination, the office shall notify each examinee of the results of the examination. The office shall record the new licenses and issue a certificate of registration to the new licensees. Any person failing an examination shall be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:61 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 61
304-C:61 Notices for Member Meetings and Voting Procedures.
Status: in_force

An operating agreement that grants the members a right to vote may set forth provisions relating to (i) notice of the time, place, or purpose of any meeting at which any matter is to be voted on by any members, (ii) waiver of any such notice, (iii) action by vote without a meeting, (iv) the establishment of a record date, (v) quorum requirements, (vi) voting in person or by proxy, or (vii) any other matter with respect to the exercise of any such right to vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 317-A:21-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 317-A / Section 21-b
317-A:21-b Display of License.
Status: in_force

Licensees who provide dental hygiene services in this state shall cause their licenses to be at all times displayed in a conspicuous place in the setting wherein they shall treat patients, and shall whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of the board or its authorized agent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 426:20 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 426 / Section 20
426:20 Prohibited Acts; Administrative Penalty.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any lumber as stamped or certified native lumber unless such lumber has been graded and certified or stamped in accordance with RSA 426:18. Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision or any rule or order adopted or issued under this subdivision shall be liable for an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:21 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 21
12-A:21 Duties.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of natural and cultural resources is hereby authorized to establish a therapeutic recreation services program to serve the following purposes: I. To investigate and identify the therapeutic recreational needs of populations with special needs throughout the state; II. To collect, prepare and distribute therapeutic recreation resource material to populations with special needs; III. To furnish advice and consultation to all citizens and groups, etc. on specific problems or activities concerning therapeutic recreation for populations with special needs; IV. To advertise and promote therapeutic recreational opportunities for populations with special needs throughout the state and to support all local communities which provide recreation for citizens of populations with special needs; V. To provide professional guidance to local communities and groups with special needs, in establishing, promoting, conducting and financing therapeutic recreation programs and facilities for populations with special needs; VI. To provide information to all citizens and groups advocating the concept that individuals with special needs can live a meaningful life and utilize their skills and talents for the benefit of the community and themselves; VII. To recruit and train local leaders in communities throughout the state in procedures necessary for therapeutic recreation programs; VIII. To enhance and enrich the lives of individuals with special needs through organized recreation activities and promoting therapeutic recreation programs and opportunities for populations with special needs; IX. To work with other state, federal, and local agencies and all private and public organizations and other recreation interests in the promotion and development and financing of therapeutic recreation programs and opportunities for populations with special needs; and X. To coordinate efforts between county agencies, and local recreational departments within the same county to avoid duplication of services and to reinforce all therapeutic recreation efforts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:17 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 17
277:17 Modification.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner, after any place of employment subject to this chapter shall have been inspected in accordance with RSA 277:13, shall be of the opinion that the special conditions in that place of employment render the standards inadequate or unreasonable, as applied to such place of employment, he may, by special order applicable to that place, so modify or extend the requirements of such standards as to make the same adequate and reasonable with respect to such special conditions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437-A:4 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437-A / Section 4
437-A:4 Veterinarian Participation.
Status: in_force

I. Any veterinarian licensed in this state may participate in the program established under this chapter. A veterinarian shall file with the commissioner an application on which such veterinarian shall supply, in addition to any other information requested by the commissioner, a fee schedule listing the fees charged for animal sterilization, examination, and the presurgical immunizations specified in RSA 437-A:4, II(b) in the normal course of business. The animal sterilization fee may vary with the animal's weight, sex and species. The commissioner may, however, disqualify from participation in the program any veterinarian whose fees are deemed unreasonable. A fee shall be determined unreasonable if the fee is more than 20 percent greater than the average fee of all those who have applied to participate in the program for the following calendar year. Any application submitted after January 1 will be judged against the existing average for that calendar year. II. (a) The commissioner shall reimburse, to the extent funds are available, participating veterinarians for 100 percent of the fee, less payment paid by the owner to the veterinarian as provided in RSA 437-A:3, for each animal sterilization procedure administered. To receive this reimbursement, the veterinarian shall submit an animal sterilization certificate which shall be signed by the veterinarian and the owner of the animal. (b) For all animals sterilized under RSA 437-A:3, the commissioner shall also reimburse, to the extent funds are available, any licensed veterinarian of this state participating in such program for an examination fee and the presurgical immunization of dogs and cats against rabies. Reimbursement for the full cost of the presurgical immunization shall be made by the commissioner to the participating veterinarian upon the written certification, signed by the veterinarian and the owner of the animal, that the immunization has been administered. There shall be no additional charges to the owners of animals sterilized under RSA 437-A:3 for examination fees or the presurgical immunization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:33 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 33
189:33 Conferences; Reports.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of superintendents to attend all conferences called by the state board. Each superintendent shall report to the proper officers any violation of the provisions of the laws of this state in reference to the public schools, school buildings, the employment of persons under 18 years of age who cannot read and speak the English language understandingly, the protection of children and violations of the rules and regulations prescribed by the state board for the efficient administration of the public schools.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-H:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-H / Section 4
358-H:4 Representations of Availability and Consent of Lessor.
Status: in_force

I. A rental referral agency shall not make any representation that any rental property is available for rent unless availability has been verified by the agency through contact with the lessor within 48 hours prior to the representation. The availability of rental property described in media advertisements shall be verified within 48 hours prior to the appearance of the advertisement and written evidence of such action shall be made available to prospective tenants upon request. II. Notations of the time and date of verification and the verifier's identity shall be recorded by the agency and made available for inspection by a person from whom the agency has received a deposit or a fee. III. A rental referral agency shall not refer a prospective tenant to any rental property without the consent of the lessor.