FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:47 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 47
161-F:47 Immunity From Liability.
Status: in_force

Any person or agency, other than an alleged perpetrator, participating in good faith in the making of a report of an alleged incident of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, providing information relative to such incident or following a reporting protocol developed jointly with the department, or who in good faith investigates the report, administers the registry, or who participates in a judicial or administrative proceeding resulting from that report, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any person or agency providing information in good faith, including materials requested by the department pursuant to RSA 161-F:56, shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any investigation by the commissioner or his authorized representative or in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:34 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 34
301:34 Landowners' Liability.
Status: in_force

In any action upon such marketing agreement, it shall be conclusively presumed that a landowner, landlord or lessor is able to control the delivery of products produced on his land by tenants or others, whose tenancy, possession or work on such land, or the terms of whose tenancy, possession or labor thereon, were created or changed after execution by the landowner, landlord, or lessor, of such a marketing agreement; and in such action, the foregoing remedies for nondelivery or breach shall lie and be enforceable against such landowner, landlord or lessor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 632-A:9-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 632-A / Section 9-a
632-A:9-a Misdemeanor Sexual Assault Prosecutions with Victim Less Than 18 Years of Age.
Status: in_force

I. In any prosecution for a violation of RSA 632-A:4 involving a victim less than 18 years of age at the time the prosecution is commenced, and which is brought in the circuit court, the defendant may elect to either: (a) Appeal within 30 days after the arraignment to the superior court for a jury trial pursuant to the provisions of Rule of Criminal Procedure 21(a); or (b) Proceed with a trial in the circuit court, which will constitute a waiver of the right to a jury trial and the right to appeal for a jury trial pursuant to RSA 502-A:12 and 599:1. II. A circuit court shall not proceed with a trial under subparagraph I(b) unless it has conducted a colloquy with the defendant and finds that the defendant has knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his or her right to a jury trial.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124-A:1 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124-A / Section 1
124-A:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by a state agency in order that such persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of programs and projects designed for the benefit of the public as a whole and to minimize the hardship of displacement on such persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 75:12 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 75 / Section 12
75:12 Valuation for Bonding Limit Purposes.
Status: in_force

In computing the total value of all property in a city or town, any residence which is appraised at current use value under the provisions of this subdivision shall, for all purposes including but not limited to the purposes of RSA 33:4-b, be inventoried by the town or city at its current use value.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 20:7 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 20 / Section 7
20:7 Issuance of Reports.
Status: in_force

I. All agencies and departments of the state shall issue biennial reports summarizing their operations. All reports shall cover periods ending on June 30, and be posted to the state transparency website, with one paper copy submitted to the state library by October 1. Biennial reports shall cover periods ending in odd-numbered years beginning with 2015. State agencies and departments shall make every effort to limit or eliminate the production of paper reports. The governor and council, speaker of the house of representatives, and the senate president shall be notified by letter that a report is available on the state transparency website. Any agency or department required to issue more frequent reports is relieved of the reporting requirement of this paragraph. II. Agencies and departments may post other required reports to their Internet website and the state transparency website in lieu of other methods of distribution, and shall deliver by electronic means to all persons or committees required by law to receive such reports of the reports' availability on the state transparency website. III. The governor's commission on disability established in RSA 275-C shall be exempt from the provisions of this section but shall comply with the reporting requirements in RSA 275-C:6. IV. The lottery commission's comprehensive annual financial report prepared pursuant to RSA 21-I:8, II(b) shall meet the requirements of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 571-C:2 — NH Code / Title LVIII / Chapter 571-C / Section 2
571-C:2 Intoxicating Beverages at Interscholastic Athletic Contests.
Status: in_force

No person shall drink or have in his possession any intoxicating beverage while in attendance, as a spectator or otherwise, at any place where a school interscholastic athletic contest is being conducted. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 20:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 20 / Section 8
20:8 Special Reports.
Status: in_force

The governor and council may cause to be printed such special reports of state officers and institutions as they deem expedient.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 623-A:9 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 623-A / Section 9
623-A:9 Interpretation of Chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be interpreted as establishing any rights to approved absence, but only as authorizing establishment of provisions for approved absence as part of a program for rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into the community. This chapter does not affect nor is it affected by the provisions of RSA 651:19 and 25, relating to work release, and RSA 623, relating to temporary removal of prisoners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52:4-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52 / Section 4-a
52:4-a Contingency Fund.
Status: in_force

Every village district annually by an article in the warrant may establish a contingency fund to meet the cost of unanticipated expenses that may arise during the year. Such fund shall not exceed one percent of the amount appropriated exclusive of capital expenditures and amortization of debt by such village district during the preceding year. A detailed report of all expenditures from the contingency fund shall be made annually by the commissioners and published with their report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:30 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 30
80:30 Fees for Notice.
Status: in_force

The purchaser at a tax sale shall recover, upon redemption, for each notice or each name on a listing sent or given to a mortgagee, $5, together with expenses for sending the notice by registered mail, or mileage each way at $.25 per mile for travel to serve the notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 315:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 315 / Section 1
315:1 Board.
Status: in_force

There shall be a board of podiatry consisting of 5 members; including 4 licensed podiatrists and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. Only board members provided for in this section shall have the authority to vote in board determinations. The public member shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of the podiatric profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of podiatric services or an activity directly related to podiatry, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:6 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 6
205:6 Tax Status.
Status: in_force

Any property which the authority leases to private individuals or corporations for development under a redevelopment plan shall have the same tax status as if such leased property were owned by such private individuals or corporations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:8-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 8-a
651:8-a Plea of Insanity.
Status: in_force

Any person prosecuted for an offense may plead that he is not guilty by reason of insanity or mental derangement. If such a plea is accepted by the state's counsel, such counsel shall certify the same to the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-D:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-D / Section 6
399-D:6 License Denial or Abandonment; Appeal.
Status: in_force

I. If the commissioner determines that the applicant fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall immediately, in writing, notify the applicant of that determination. II. The commissioner may deny a license application if it is in the public interest and the applicant or the applicant's principal: (a) Has filed an application for licensing which was incomplete in any material respect; (b) Is the subject of an order entered within the past 5 years by this state, any other state, or federal regulator denying, suspending, or revoking a license or registration; (c) Is permanently, preliminarily, or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving any aspect of lending, collection, or debt adjustment activities; (d) Is not qualified on the basis of such factors as experience, knowledge, and financial integrity; or (e) Should not be licensed for other good cause shown. III. Applicants may appeal a license denial in accordance with RSA 541-A and rules of the commissioner adopted thereunder. IV. Applicants may petition the banking department for a rehearing in accordance with RSA 541 if the decision in an appeal conducted pursuant to paragraph III affirms a denial of a license application. V. The commissioner may deem abandoned and withdraw any application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter if the applicant fails to respond in writing within 180 calendar days to a written request from the commissioner requesting a response. Such request shall be sent via certified mail to the last known address of the applicant that is on file with the commissioner. VI. No application for renewal shall be denied without reasonable cause and the right of appeal pursuant to RSA 541-A and RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:39-a — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 39-a
674:39-a Voluntary Merger.
Status: in_force

I. Any owner of 2 or more contiguous preexisting approved or subdivided lots or parcels who wishes to merge them for municipal regulation and taxation purposes may do so by applying to the planning board or its designee. Except as set forth in paragraphs II and III, all such requests shall be approved, and no public hearing or notice shall be required. No new survey plat need be recorded, but a notice of the merger, sufficient to identify the relevant parcels and endorsed in writing by the planning board or its designee, shall be filed for recording in the registry of deeds, and a copy mailed to the municipality's assessing officials. No such merged parcel shall thereafter be separately transferred without subdivision approval. No city, town, county, or village district may merge preexisting subdivided lots or parcels except upon the consent of the owner. II. If there is any mortgage on any of the lots, the applicant shall give written notice to each mortgage holder at the time of the submission of the application. The written consent of each mortgage holder shall be required as a condition of approval of the merger, and shall be recorded with the notice of the merger pursuant to paragraph I. Upon recordation of the notice and each consent, the mortgage or mortgages shall be deemed by operation of law to apply to all lots involved in the merger. The municipality shall not be liable for any deficiency in the notice to mortgage holders. III. No merger shall be approved that would create a violation of then-current ordinances or regulations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 285:16 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 285 / Section 16
285:16 Minimum Age; Professional Competitions.
Status: in_force

No person under the age of 18 years shall engage in any professional fighting sports competition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:20 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 20
294-A:20 Directors and Officers.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by the licensing laws of this state and rules adopted under these laws or by any licensing authority in this state, not less than 1/2 of the directors of a professional corporation and all the officers other than the secretary or an assistant secretary and the treasurer or an assistant treasurer shall be qualified persons with respect to the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:23 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 23
231:23 Conditional Layout.
Status: in_force

Whenever a highway will be of special advantage to any individual the selectmen may require him to bear such portion of land damages and expenses of constructing and maintaining it, and the gates and bars across it, if any, or any of the same, as they may deem just; and the highway may be laid out subject to such condition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:3 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 3
104:3 Deputies; Appointment.
Status: in_force

A sheriff may appoint so many deputies as he thinks proper, by deputation in writing, under his hand and seal, and not otherwise, who shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties. The deputation and certificate of oath thereon shall be recorded at length by the clerk of the superior court in a book kept for that purpose, and no deputy shall act as such until the record is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-B:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-B / Section 8
406-B:8 Validity of Insurance Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. Except for lawfully procured surplus lines insurance pursuant to the surplus lines laws of this state, contracts of insurance independently procured, through negotiations occurring entirely outside of this state which are reported and on which premium tax is paid in accordance with RSA 406-B:17 and contracts of industrial insurance on which premium tax is paid pursuant to RSA 406-B:16, VI, any contract of insurance effective in this state and entered into by an unauthorized insurer is unenforceable by such insurer. In event of failure of any such unauthorized insurer to pay any claim or loss within the provisions of such insurance contract, any person who assisted or in any manner aided directly or indirectly in the development, marketing, or administration of such insurance contract shall be liable to the insured for the full amount thereof pursuant to the provisions of such insurance contract. II. The failure of an insurer transacting insurance business in this state to obtain a certificate of authority shall not impair the validity of any act or contract of such insurer and shall not prevent such insurer from defending any action at law or suit in equity in any court of this state, but no insurer transacting insurance business in this state without a certificate of authority shall be permitted to maintain an action in any court of this state to enforce any right, claim or demand arising out of the transaction of such business until such insurer shall have obtained a certificate of authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:15 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 15
420-B:15 Investments.
Status: in_force

With the exception of investments made in accordance with RSA 420-B:7, the funds of a health maintenance organization shall be invested only in securities or other investments permitted by the laws of this state for the investment of assets constituting the legal reserves of life insurance companies, or such other securities or investments as the commissioner may permit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:95 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 95
270:95 Grafton Pond.
Status: in_force

No person shall use or operate any powerboat equipped with any type of power motor in excess of 6 horsepower upon Grafton Pond in the town of Grafton. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-A:5-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-A / Section 5-a
415-A:5-a Access to Enhanced 911 System.
Status: in_force

I. No accident or health insurance policy issued or renewed after July 7, 2000 shall contain any provision which establishes or promotes an emergency medical response or transportation system that encourages or directs access by an insured or enrollee in competition with or in substitution of the state enhanced 911 system or other state, county, or local government emergency medical services system. II. Notwithstanding paragraph I, an insurer may use transportation outside the enhanced 911 or other government emergency medical services system for services that are not in response to an emergency medical condition, as defined in RSA 420-J:3, XV. III. No accident or health insurance policy issued or renewed after July 7, 2000 shall contain any provision requiring an insured or enrollee to obtain prior authorization before accessing the enhanced 911 system or other state, county, or local government emergency medical services system for response and/or transportation for emergency services, as defined in RSA 420-J:3, XVI. IV. No person who issues an accident or health insurance policy subject to this chapter shall use false or misleading language in its enrollment sales materials or in any other materials provided to insureds or enrollees to discourage or prohibit insureds or enrollees from accessing the enhanced 911 system for response and/or transportation for emergency services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362:3-a — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362 / Section 3-a
362:3-a Sale; Submetering in Campgrounds.
Status: in_force

The term "sale" shall not include electric submetering in campgrounds for the purpose of calculating reimbursable amounts among submeter users; provided, that reimbursable amounts shall be distributed pro-rata among submeter users and do not exceed the total amount charged by the utility to the campground master metered customer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-E:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-E / Section 4
9-E:4 Part-Night Rate for Roadway and Area Lighting.
Status: in_force

To encourage cost savings and energy conservation, the public utilities commission shall, subject to its ratemaking authority under RSA 378, develop a rate for part-night or midnight service for unmetered street or area lighting. Such a rate shall be revenue neutral with respect to utility distribution revenue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:3-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 3-a
31:3-a Suits Involving State-Mandated Programs.
Status: in_force

If legal proceedings have been commenced by a town against the state over whether a state program or responsibility violates the provisions of Part I, Article 28-a of the New Hampshire constitution relative to mandated programs, all penalties or liens which the state may impose on the town for failure to comply with the state program or mandate shall be stayed until the court proceedings are completed. For the purposes of this section, the term "town" shall mean every political subdivision of the state, which shall include any village district, school district, city, county, unincorporated town, or unorganized place.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-A / Section 5
362-A:5 Settlement of Disputes.
Status: in_force

Any dispute arising under the provisions of this chapter may be referred by any party to the commission for adjudication.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:19-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 19-a
657:19-a Federal Official Post Card Form and Other Requests From UOCAVA Voters.
Status: in_force

The federal official post card form as provided in RSA 654:20 for simultaneous voter registration application and absentee ballot application shall be valid at any time for voter registration by a person qualified to vote pursuant to RSA 654:3 as an absent uniform services voter, a temporarily absent voter residing outside the United States, or a federal ballot only voter domiciled outside the United States. An absentee ballot request on this post card or in any other form received on or after January 1 of each year shall be valid through December 31 of the same year for all state and municipal elections to be held within that year, subject to the request of the voter and the eligibility of the voter. Provided, however, that an absentee ballot for the presidential primary shall be sent to all voters requesting an absentee ballot for the primary or any election prior to the primary during the general election year and the prior year. The town or city clerk shall forward a copy of all such federal official post card voter forms to the supervisors of the checklist.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-M:8-i — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-M / Section 8-i
21-M:8-i Administration of Fund.
Status: in_force

I. Subject to the availability of money in the victims' assistance fund, the attorney general shall make grants for the establishment and maintenance of victim assistance programs. II. A victim assistance program is eligible to receive grants under this section if such program: (a) Is within the office of a county attorney; or (b) Is operated by a public agency or a private nonprofit organization or a combination of such agencies or organizations and provides services to victims of crime, and demonstrates: (1) a record of providing effective services to victims of crime and financial support from sources other than the fund; or (2) substantial financial support from sources other than the fund; or (c) Is a program approved by the attorney general and provides services to victims of sexual assault. III. A victim assistance program shall expend sums received under this section only for providing services to victims of crime. IV. No more than 30 percent of the money in the victims' assistance fund shall be used by the attorney general for the costs of administration of the victims' assistance fund and the administrative costs of the victims' assistance commission. V. The remainder of the money in the victims' assistance fund shall be used by the attorney general for the compensation of victims in accordance with RSA 21-M:8-h.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-B:9 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-B / Section 9
186-B:9 Purpose.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing blind persons with remunerative employment, enlarging the economic opportunities of the blind and stimulating the blind to greater efforts in striving to make themselves self-supporting, blind persons licensed under this subdivision shall be authorized to operate vending facilities on state property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:23 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 23
461-A:23 Enforcement of Agreements on College Expenses.
Status: in_force

The court shall enforce any parental agreement on educational expenses that meets the requirements of RSA 461-A:21.