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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 411-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 411-A / Section 3
411-A:3 Eligible Investments.
Status: in_force

I. Insurers shall invest in or lend their funds on the security of, and shall hold as invested assets, only eligible investments as prescribed in this chapter. II. Any investment made or acquired by an insurer prior to July 1, 1978, which investment was permitted by statute at the time it was made, and which investment the insurer was legally entitled to possess on June 30, 1978, shall be deemed to be an eligible investment. III. Eligibility of any investment made or acquired on or after July 1, 1978, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be determined as of the date of its making or acquisition. IV. Any investment limitation based upon the amount of the insurer's assets or particular funds shall relate to such assets or funds as shown by the insurer's annual statement as of the December 31 next preceding the date of acquisition of the investment by the insurer, or as shown by a current financial statement resulting from merger of another insurer, bulk reinsurance, or change in capitalization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:201 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 201
310-A:201 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent or affect: I. A person who is employed by a governmental entity from inspecting residential buildings if the inspection is within official duties and responsibilities. II. A person from performing a home inspection if the inspection will be used solely by a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union to monitor progress on the construction of a residential structure. III. A person who is employed as a property manager for a residential structure and whose official duties and responsibilities include inspecting the residential structure from performing an inspection on the structure if the person does not receive separate compensation for the inspection work. IV. A person who is regulated in another profession from acting within the scope of that person's license, registration, or certification.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:23 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 23
5-C:23 Birth Record Following Legitimation.
Status: in_force

I. An application for filing an amended birth record in the case of a legitimation shall be made by a parent on a legitimation of child form pursuant to RSA 5-C:22 and submitted to the clerk of the city or town where the birth occurred. II. Upon receipt of a legitimation of child form and a certified copy of the parent's marriage record, or in accordance with procedures outlined in RSA 457:42 and RSA 460:29, the clerk of the city or town where the birth occurred shall prepare an amended birth record. III. The following procedures shall be followed if a legitimation case is settled by the court pursuant to RSA 460:29: (a) A certified copy of the court order shall be presented by the parents to the clerk of the city or town where the birth occurred. (b) The legitimation form shall be prepared pursuant to RSA 5-C:22 and filed by the clerk of the city or town with a notation on the form indicating that the court order has been the basis of the action under RSA 460:29. (c) The birth record shall then be processed as specified in RSA 5-C:87, and amended by adding information to the record concerning the father. IV. The clerk of the city or town shall prepare the amended birth record in accordance with RSA 5-C:89, adding the information concerning the father. V. The court order and the legitimation of child form shall be retained permanently by the clerk of the city or town on the form appropriate for the year of birth pursuant to RSA 5-C:86.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-D:9 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-D / Section 9
205-D:9 Bond Required.
Status: in_force

I. The board shall not issue a license to any person unless the person or his or her employer on his or her behalf has posted a surety bond or letter of credit to be held by the state treasurer in an amount to be determined by the board. No surety bond or letter of credit shall be accepted unless it is with a surety company authorized to do business in this state. The surety may cancel the bond or letter of credit at any time upon giving 30 days' written notice to the board. II. Any person who is damaged by any violation of this chapter may bring an action against the bond or letter of credit to recover damages suffered and any other amounts allowable by law. The attorney general, in any action brought under this chapter or any other applicable provisions of the law, may likewise proceed against the bond or letter of credit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:4-406 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 4-406
383-D:4-406 Family Entity.
Status: in_force

An entity is not a family client if the commissioner determines that the entity was organized or is operated for the primary purpose of evading the limitations of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230-A:17 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230-A / Section 17
230-A:17 Municipalities.
Status: in_force

The powers granted by this chapter may be exercised by a municipality either independently of, or concurrently with, the creation of an official map pursuant to RSA 674:9-15. The designation of a highway planning corridor by a municipal layout authority shall require the approval of the planning board or local legislative body, under RSA 674:40, III, but such corridor shall not be deemed to a "street" for purposes of title LXIV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:66 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 66
170-E:66 Penalty; Administrative Fines.
Status: in_force

I. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this subdivision, or rules adopted under this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. II. The commissioner, after notice and hearing, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this subdivision, any rule adopted under this subdivision, or any license or approval issued under this subdivision. Re-hearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the general fund. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this paragraph; and (b) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:6 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 6
104:6 Powers.
Status: in_force

I. Sheriffs and their deputies shall have throughout the state the same power and authority to serve criminal or civil processes, investigate crimes and to pursue and apprehend criminals that they have in their respective counties. II. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, sheriffs and their deputies shall have authority to enforce civil orders issued by any court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:23 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 23
158:23 Prohibition.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to offer for sale, manufacture for sale, expose for sale at retail, or rent to the general public or dispose of by gift as premiums or in any similar manner, any material, devices, appliances or equipment requiring electrical energy to function and designed for household or other domestic uses which are not in conformity with standard approved methods of construction for safety to life and property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 308:7 — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 308 / Section 7
308:7 Definition.
Status: in_force

Any church or religious society in this state which has ceased or failed to maintain worship or services for a period of 2 consecutive years, or whose membership or financial strength is so diminished as to render it impossible or impracticable for such church or society to maintain religious worship or services or to protect its property from waste and dilapidation, or to fulfill the purpose for which it was incorporated, shall be deemed and taken to be extinct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:25 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 25
296:25 By Representative, Etc.
Status: in_force

A person holding stock in a corporation as executor, administrator, guardian or trustee, and a person who has pledged his stock as collateral security, may vote thereon as a stockholder, upon producing, if his right is contested, evidence of his title satisfactory to the presiding officer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:31-c — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 31-c
169-B:31-c Dispositions and Case Closure in Certain Cases.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the court shall close all cases other than those involving serious violent offenses no later than 2 years after the date of adjudication. This section shall not apply if, with the assistance of counsel, the minor consents to continued jurisdiction. II. In this section, "serious violent offenses" mean first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide under RSA 630:3, II, first degree assault, second degree assault, except when the allegation is a violation of RSA 631:2, I(d), felonious sexual assault, aggravated felonious sexual assault, kidnapping, criminal restraint, robbery punishable as a class A felony, burglary while armed or involving the infliction of bodily harm under RSA 635:1, II, or arson punishable as a felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:20 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 20
487:20 Eligibility.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for funding under this subdivision, a body of water shall be any freshwater lake or pond which meets priorities established under RSA 487:18. Lakefront associations, private businesses, citizens and local government agencies shall be eligible to apply for funding under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-B / Section 1
270-B:1 Prohibition.
Status: in_force

No person shall abandon any boat at any time on the waters of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:20 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-B / Section 20
332-B:20 Animal Physical Therapy Certification.
Status: in_force

I. Any physical therapist practicing physical therapy on any animal shall meet the requirements of this section and any additional requirements set by the board of veterinarians pursuant to RSA 332-B:7-a, XIV and shall be certified by the office of professional licensure and certification. II. Before treating an animal, an animal physical therapist shall receive a referral from a veterinarian licensed under RSA 332-B. Such referral shall be oral or written and an oral referral shall be followed by a written referral filed within 7 days of the first treatment by the animal physical therapist. The written referral shall contain the following: (a) The name of the animal; (b) The name of the owner; (c) A description of the animal; (d) A veterinary diagnosis; and (e) The referring veterinarian's signature. III. An animal physical therapist treating an animal shall provide to the referring veterinarian: (a) A written evaluation within 7 days after initial evaluation; (b) Any additional progress notes every 30 days; and (c) Notice of discharge or termination of treatment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-O:1-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-O / Section 1-b
21-O:1-b Time Limits for Department Action on Applications, Petitions, and Requests.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 541-A:29-a shall not apply to any federally funded program administered by the department to the extent a default approval granted under RSA 541-A:29-a would conflict with federal law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:23 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 23
135-C:23 Legal Services; Payment; Appointment.
Status: in_force

If the client or person sought to be admitted does not have legal counsel in connection with hearings held under this chapter, the court shall appoint an attorney who shall be compensated at a rate as determined by the supreme court. The cost of such court-appointed attorneys, including counsel and investigative, expert, or other services and expenses approved by the circuit court that are necessary to provide adequate representation, shall be paid from funds appropriated for indigent defense pursuant to RSA 604-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:9 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 9
135-C:9 Municipal Contributions.
Status: in_force

Any city, county, or town may raise and appropriate funds to assist a nonprofit corporation administering a community mental health program; provided that the program has been approved by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-B:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-B / Section 9
14-B:9 Filing With Secretary of State.
Status: in_force

All forms filed under RSA 14-B:8 shall be on file with the secretary of state on or before February 15 in the first legislative session of the biennium.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-C:2 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-C / Section 2
339-C:2 Agreements Regulated.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to agreements pertaining to the sale of gasoline and related products when (a) more than 20 percent of the dealer's gross sales are covered by such agreement and (b) such gross sales covered by such agreement are more than $25,000 yearly.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 606:6 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 606 / Section 6
606:6 Rebutting Evidence.
Status: in_force

In capital cases witnesses may be called in behalf of the state to rebut or explain any evidence of new matter offered by the defendant, or to discredit his witnesses, though the names of such witnesses have not been furnished to the defendant, but time may be allowed the defendant to answer such evidence, if, in the opinion of the court, justice shall require it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:39 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 39
169-C:39 Penalty for Violation.
Status: in_force

Anyone who knowingly violates any provision of this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 409-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 409-A / Section 1
409-A:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the Standard Nonforfeiture Law For Individual Deferred Annuities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:68 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 68
21-P:68 Cross Border Drug Interdiction Program.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of safety shall establish a cross border drug interdiction program which shall consist of state troopers and narcotics investigation unit detectives to perform drug interdiction work targeted at, but not limited to, stemming the flow of illegal drugs into the state of New Hampshire. This effort is aimed at combating the opioid crisis facing the state through the collaborative efforts of uniform, investigative, and forensics lab services in an ongoing, cross border enforcement activity. II. The commissioner shall submit a semi-annual report to the governor, senate president, and speaker of the house of representatives, which shall include measurable program results and a detailed accounting of program funding and uses. The commissioner shall submit the first report on or before December 15, 2017.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-B:5 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 227-B / Section 5
227-B:5 Officers and Compensation.
Status: in_force

The commission shall annually elect one of its members as chairman, one as vice chairman, and one as secretary-treasurer. The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services, provided that legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission, and provided further that reasonable expenses, incurred by the members in the performance of their duties shall be paid from the summit operation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 371:6 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 371 / Section 6
371:6 Owners Under Disability.
Status: in_force

If any owner is under any legal disability and not under guardianship in this state, the commission shall, upon application by the public utility, appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice and otherwise represent the owner in the proceedings.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:69 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 69
339:69 Safety Information Required.
Status: in_force

All dealers selling solid fuel heating appliances shall supply the purchaser with complete instructions on the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Such instructions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: I. Safe clearance from structural members, as established by the National Fire Protection Association's pamphlet 89M, "Clearance for Heat Producing Appliances"; II. The type of fuel to be burned in the appliance; III. Proper starting instructions; IV. Proper storage of fuel; V. Safe disposal of ashes; and VI. Proper chimney maintenance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78:17 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78 / Section 17
78:17 Assessment of Additional Tax.
Status: in_force

I. If, after an audit of the tax returns, books, and records of a wholesaler, or a retailer or consumer who has purchased tobacco products without adequate documentation of tax paid, the department determines there is a deficiency with respect to the tax due under this chapter, the department shall assess the tax and all applicable additions to tax pursuant to RSA 21-J due to the state against the person liable, give notice of the assessment to the person liable, and make demand upon that person for payment. II. If the department finds that a person liable for the tax intends to leave the state, or remove property from the state, or discontinue business, or do any other act that might prejudice the department's ability to collect the tax due, the department may issue a jeopardy assessment of tax, interest, and penalties based on its best estimates of the tax liability. III. The person against whom a notice of assessment is issued shall have the right to appeal the assessment in accordance with RSA 21-J:28-b.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:24 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 24
284:24 Payment.
Status: in_force

Payments made under RSA 284:23 shall be made no later than 3 calendar days after each racing day. Failure to make payments in the time prescribed shall subject the licensee to a civil forfeiture of $50 for each day the payments are overdue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:19 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 19
301:19 Vacancies.
Status: in_force

When a vacancy on the board of directors occurs other than by expiration of term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy, unless the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts, and in such a case the board of directors shall immediately call a special meeting of the members, or stockholders, to fill the vacancy, in the district where it exists.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-C:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-C / Section 14
402-C:14 Conduct of Hearings in Summary Proceedings.
Status: in_force

I. Confidentiality of Commissioner's Hearings. The commissioner shall hold all hearings in summary proceedings privately unless the insurer requests a public hearing, in which case the hearing shall be public. II. Confidentiality of Court Hearings. The court may hold all hearings in summary proceedings and judicial reviews thereof privately in chambers, and shall do so on request of the insurer proceeded against. III. Records. In all summary proceedings and judicial reviews thereof, all records of the company, other documents, and all insurance department files and court records and papers, so far as they pertain to or are a part of the record of the summary proceedings, shall be and remain confidential except as is necessary to obtain compliance therewith, unless the court, after hearing arguments from the parties in chamber, shall order otherwise, or unless the insurer requests that the matter be made public. Until such court order, all papers, filed with the clerk of the court shall be held by him in a confidential file. IV. Parties. If at any time it appears to the court that any person whose interest is or will be substantially affected by an order did not appear at the hearing and has not been served, the court may order that notice be given and the proceedings be adjourned to give him opportunity to appear on such terms as may be just. V. Sanctions. Any person having possession or custody of and refusing to deliver any of the property, books, accounts, documents or other records of an insurer against which a seizure order or a summary order has been issued by the commissioner or by the court, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 245:20 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 245 / Section 20
245:20 Change After Construction.
Status: in_force

The location of a railroad already built may be changed by the department of transportation upon petition of the proprietors thereof, after notice to all persons interested, a hearing and an award of damages to persons injured by the change.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563-B:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563-B / Section 1
563-B:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:13 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 13
652:13 Federal Election.
Status: in_force

"Federal election" shall mean any state general, special, or primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of choosing or nominating any candidates for the offices of president, vice-president, United States senator, or United States representative. For federal ballot only voters domiciled outside the United States who are eligible to vote in federal elections as provided in RSA 657:2, "federal election" shall also include any presidential primary election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:4 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 4
266-A:4 Common Carrier Certificate Required.
Status: in_force

No person shall engage in the business of operating a motor vehicle as a common carrier of passengers between points in this state unless he holds a certificate issued by the department authorizing such operations; provided, however, that, if he or his predecessor in interest, including street railways operating motor vehicles in substitution for or in connection with street car operations, was engaged in bona fide operation as a common carrier over regular or irregular routes, by motor vehicle, as provided by the definitions in RSA 266-A:2, V and VI, on June 13, 1941, over the route or routes or within the territory for which application is made and has so operated since that time, or, if engaged in furnishing seasonal service only, was in bona fide operation on said date during the season ordinarily covered by its operation, except in either instance as to interruptions of service over which the applicant or his predecessor in interest had no control, the department shall issue such certificate without requiring further proof that the public convenience and necessity will be served by such operation, and without further proceedings, if application for such certificate is made to the department as provided by RSA 266-A:9, on or before April 1, 1942. Otherwise, the application for such certificate shall be decided in accordance with the procedure provided for in RSA 266-A:5 or 266-A:8 and such certificate shall be issued or denied accordingly. Pending action on any application, the continuance of such operation shall be lawful.