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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 592-A:6 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 592-A / Section 6
592-A:6 Powers of District and Municipal Courts.
Status: in_force

District and municipal courts have the powers of a justice of the peace and quorum throughout the state and have jurisdiction as provided in RSA 502-A:11 and 14 and RSA 502:18.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:30 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 30
31:30 Liberal Construction of Provisions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 31:25, 31:27-29, and 31:28 shall be construed liberally to effectuate the purposes stated in RSA 31:27.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:19 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 19
568:19 Hearings.
Status: in_force

All hearings in relation to the allowance of claims shall be held within 5 months of the beginning of the proceedings, or, in cases of claims proved after the time limited, as soon as possible after objection is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-A / Section 2
408-A:2 Scope and Definitions.
Status: in_force

I. This chapter may be cited as "The Model Act for the Regulation of Credit Life Insurance and Credit Accident and Health Insurance." II. All life insurance and all accident and health insurance sold in connection with loans or other credit transactions shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter except such insurance sold in connection with: (a) A loan or other credit transaction of more than 15 years' duration; or (b) A first real estate mortgage; or (c) A loan secured by a filing under the Uniform Commercial Code pursuant to RSA 477:44, IV. III. For the purpose of this chapter: (a) "Credit life insurance" means insurance on the life of a debtor pursuant to or in connection with a specific loan or other credit transaction; (b) "Credit accident and health insurance" means insurance on a debtor to provide indemnity for payments becoming due on a specific loan or other credit transaction while the debtor is disabled as defined in the policy; (c) "Creditor" means the lender of money or vendor or lessor of goods, services, property, rights or privileges, for which payment is arranged through a credit transaction or any successor to the right, title or interest of any such lender, vendor, or lessor, and an affiliate, associate or subsidiary of any of them or any director, officer, or employee of any of them or any other person in any way associated with any of them; (d) "Debtor" means a borrower of money or a purchaser or lessee of goods, services, property, rights or privileges for which payment is arranged through a credit transaction; (e) "Indebtedness" means the total amount payable by a debtor to a creditor in connection with a loan or other credit transaction, except, with respect to credit life insurance issued in connection with a loan or other credit transaction with terms greater than 75 months, "indebtedness" shall mean only the amount necessary to liquidate the remaining debt of a debtor in a single lump sum payment, excluding any unearned interest, unearned finance charges, late charges, or past due amounts more than 2 months delinquent. This exception shall not apply to leases; (f) "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of the state of New Hampshire; (g) "Credit unemployment insurance" means insurance on a debtor to provide indemnity for payments becoming due on a specific loan or other credit transaction while the debtor is unemployed or on leave as defined in the policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:39-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 39-b
207:39-b Intentional or Negligent Shooting of Domestic Animals; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person, while actually engaged in hunting or in pursuit of wild animals or wild birds who knowingly or purposely causes death, injury, or damage to such domestic animals, ducks, or fowl through the discharge of a firearm or bow and arrow may have his or her license to hunt revoked and he or she may not be granted a license to hunt for a period not to exceed 5 years. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a hunter killing or injuring his or her own animal or a borrowed animal or one used by another member of the same hunting party, other than being liable to the owner of the animal. The executive director of the fish and game department may make such revocation and suspension of the privilege of obtaining a license and determine the term of such suspension when, in the executive director's opinion, reasonable evidence of a violation of the provisions of this section exist.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:18-a — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 18-a
547:18-a Absence or Inability to Attend.
Status: in_force

Whenever a judge of probate in any county shall be absent or unable to attend a session of the probate court, the administrative judge of the probate court shall call upon the judge of some other county, who shall act during such absence or inability. Such judge who is called upon shall receive per diem compensation determined by the supreme court upon recommendation by the judicial branch administrative council, plus reasonable expenses, which shall be paid by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:35 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 35
432:35 Limits.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this subdivision shall be construed to modify or limit the duties and authority conferred upon the department of environmental services under RSA 485 or RSA 485-A or the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food under any of the chapters in this title.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:9 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 9
553:9 Marriage.
Status: in_force

If an executrix or administratrix marries, her husband shall not thereby become executor or administrator in her right; but she may continue to exercise the trust as before.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:2 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 2
126-A:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. II. "Department" means the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:17 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 17
243:17 Time for Building.
Status: in_force

All the franchises and rights of a corporation so established, as to any portion of its railroad which is not completed ready for operation at the end of 3 years from the date of its certificate of establishment, shall be forfeited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:17 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 17
458-A:17 Simultaneous Proceedings.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided in RSA 458-A:15, a court of this state may not exercise its jurisdiction under this subdivision if, at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this chapter, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this state is a more convenient forum under RSA 458-A:18. II. Except as otherwise provided in RSA 458-A:15, a court of this state, before hearing a child-custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties pursuant to RSA 458-A:20. If the court determines that a child-custody proceeding has been commenced in a court in another state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter, the court of this state shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter does not determine that the court of this state is a more appropriate forum, the court of this state shall dismiss the proceeding. III. In a proceeding to modify a child-custody determination, a court of this state shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child-custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may: (a) Stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying, or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement; (b) Enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or (c) Proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:28 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 28
169-D:28 Penalty for Forbidden Publication.
Status: in_force

The publisher of any newspaper or the manager, owner or person in control of a radio or television station or agent or employee of any of the above who may violate any provision of RSA 169-D:27 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:11 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 11
262:11 Examination of Vehicles.
Status: in_force

The director or his agents, including title investigators, are authorized to examine any vehicle on the premises of any new or used car dealer, at any body shop, auction, salvage yard, or any shop where vehicles are repaired or restored for the purpose of checking vehicle identification numbers or investigating any violation in the process of selling, repairing, junking, dismantling or crushing a vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:1 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 1
432:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

When used in this subdivision, the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act" means the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act enacted by the Congress of the United States, as amended. II. "Secretary of Agriculture" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. III. "Department" means the department of agriculture, markets, and food of the state of New Hampshire. IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food of the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155:39-c — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 39-c
155:39-c Existing Facilities; Public Accommodations.
Status: in_force

Nothing in RSA 155:39-b related to equal access to public accommodations or indirectly denying access to the physically disabled shall apply to existing structures, structures under construction or proposed construction submitted for bid before January 1, 1991. For any building or facility proposed to be constructed specifically as a place of public accommodation on or after January 1, 1991, but before January 1, 1992, the following standards of construction shall be met: I. There shall be at least one public walk not less than 48 inches wide with a slope not greater than one foot rise in 12 feet leading directly to a primary entrance. II. There shall be a door at such primary entrance with a clear opening of no less than 32 inches and operable by a single effort. If doors at a primary entrance are in a series, they shall have a space between them of not less than 84 inches measured from their closed positions, and each shall open in the same direction so that swings do not conflict. III. Rest room facilities shall have at least one stall that is not less than 5 feet wide and 5 feet in depth with a 32-inch wide door that swings out or slides, handrails on each side mounted 30 inches from the floor, and a water closet with a seat 18 inches high. IV. Doors that are not intended for normal use, and that are dangerous if a blind person were to enter or exit by them, shall be made identifiable to touch by knurling the handle or knob. V. In any building designed and constructed specifically for public accommodations, the bathroom facilities and all accompanying fixtures shall be arranged to permit access and use by a person in a wheelchair in at least 5 percent of the living units, or at least one living unit, whichever is greater. Such units shall be constructed on ground level and shall comply with paragraph III of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28-A:3 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28-A / Section 3
28-A:3 Scope of Authorization; Procedure; Meetings; Budget.
Status: in_force

I. A charter commission established under this chapter may recommend a charter which meets the needs of the county in terms of structure and operation to include, but not be limited to, such matters as: numbers and duties of elected officials, except elected officials specified by the Constitution of the state of New Hampshire; method of electing officials; manner of filling vacancies; powers of nomination, appointment and confirmation; terms of office; establishment and operations of nonconstitutional offices, agencies and departments; and adoption of the county budget. II. The charter commission shall meet within 30 days of its appointment at a meeting called by the chairman of the board of commissioners. At this meeting, the charter commission shall organize by electing from its members a chairman, a vice chairman, and clerk-secretary. The commission shall also prepare a schedule for future meetings. All meetings, hearings and deliberations of the charter commission shall be subject to RSA 91-A. III. Vacancies occurring on the commission shall be filled promptly by the nominating committee using the same rules for selection as in RSA 28-A:2. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties. IV. The charter commission shall adopt rules governing the conduct of its meetings and proceedings in accordance with an accepted parliamentary procedure, shall keep appropriate records, and may employ such legal, research, clerical, or other employees and consultants as are deemed necessary within the limits of its budget. V. The county commissioners shall provide the charter commission with suitable space and with reasonable access to county facilities for holding public hearings, may contribute clerical and other assistance to such commission, and shall permit reasonable access to consult with and obtain advice and information from county officers, officials, and employees during ordinary working hours. VI. Within 60 days after its organizational meeting, the charter commission shall hold 3 public hearings in 3 separate locations within the county for the purpose of receiving information, views, comments, and other pertinent material relative to its functions. All public hearings before a charter commission shall be held within the county at such times and places as may be specified in a notice published at least 10 days prior to the hearing in a newspaper having general circulation in the county, but public hearings may be adjourned and reconvened from time to time without further published notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:19-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 19-a
415:19-a Student Insurance Policies.
Status: in_force

Student major medical expense coverage is hereby declared to be that form of accident and health insurance issued as large group coverage to enrolled students at an accredited college, university, or other educational institution. No coverage other than student major medical expense coverage shall be issued as student large group coverage. Student major medical expense plan coverage shall: I. Provide the same form of major medical expense coverage under an arrangement whereby the premiums for such policies are paid to the insurer by the college, the university, or other educational institution. II. Not include a pre-existing condition exclusion period. III. Be considered large group coverage, subject to all applicable laws and rules that generally apply to large group accident and health insurance coverage, except those set forth in RSA 420-G and RSA 415:18, VII, VII-a, VII-b, XVI, and XVII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-B:9 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-B / Section 9
540-B:9 Personal Property.
Status: in_force

The owner or agent of the owner of a shared facility shall retain and exercise reasonable care in the storage of the personal property of the occupant who has vacated the premises for a period of 3 days after the date on which such occupant has vacated. After the 3-day period, the owner or agent of the owner of a shared facility may dispose of such property without notice to the occupant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:74 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 74
270:74 Operation of Ski Craft.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall operate a ski craft on any lake, pond, or river unless the person is 16 years of age or older. II. No person shall operate a ski craft on any lake, pond, or river between the hours of sunset and sunrise. III. No person shall operate a ski craft unless he is wearing a personal floatation device which is Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3. IV. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited by law. V. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited as a result of a hearing pursuant to RSA 270:74-a. VI. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, in violation of a restriction imposed pursuant to RSA 270:74-a. VII. No person shall operate a ski craft within 150 feet of another ski craft or of a boat, raft, float, or swimmer unless the speed of the ski craft is reduced to headway speed. No person shall operate a ski craft in a cove, as designated by the commissioner, or within 300 feet of shore, except as provided in paragraph VIII or pursuant to RSA 270:74-a, V. For the purpose of this paragraph "cove" is defined as a bay or inlet which at its widest point does not exceed 1,000 linear feet. VIII. A person may operate a ski craft from the shore to any area where the operation of ski craft is allowed, provided that the ski craft shall not be operated at a speed exceeding headway speed within 300 feet from shore or in a cove as defined in RSA 270:74, VII and provided that the ski craft shall be operated in a direct line between the shore and the area where operation is allowed. IX. A person may operate a ski craft on the lakes, ponds, and rivers of the state except in areas which are prohibited by the department and those lakes, ponds, and rivers specifically prohibited by RSA 270:75-109 and other legislative acts. X. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 663:6 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 663 / Section 6
663:6 Application.
Status: in_force

Unless and until changed pursuant to RSA 663:5, the operation of state stores and the issuance of licenses and permits in cities and in towns shall be in accordance with the approval or disapproval of such operation as signified by the vote regarding the sale of liquor and beverages taken at the state general election in November, 1964.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-D:18 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-D / Section 18
328-D:18 Professional Liability Insurance Coverage.
Status: in_force

Physician associates actively engaged in providing medical care shall have adequate, current, and valid professional liability insurance coverage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:30 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 30
327:30 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any natural person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Any person regulated by this chapter who is guilty of an unlawful act, as defined in RSA 358-A, shall be subject to prosecution thereunder. III. In addition to any other penalties, the board may assess, compromise, and collect administrative fines against persons who violate this chapter. IV. The board is authorized to issue a cease and desist order against any person or entity acting in violation of this chapter. The cease and desist order shall be enforceable in superior court. V. The attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney of any county or municipality where the violation takes place may maintain an action to enjoin any person or entity from continuing to violate the provisions of this chapter. The action to enjoin shall not replace any other civil, criminal, or regulatory remedy. An injunction without bond is available to the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:11-a — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 11-a
270:11-a Waiver in Lieu of Court Appearance.
Status: in_force

Any person charged with a violation of the provisions of RSA 270; RSA 270-A; or RSA 270-E on boats, floats, and rafts, excluding any offense for which the penalty is a misdemeanor or felony, may plead guilty or nolo contendere by mail by entering a plea as provided in RSA 502-A:19-b. If the plea is accepted by the court, the defendant shall not be required to appear as directed by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:149 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 149
310-A:149 Applications.
Status: in_force

I. Applications for licensure shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work, and shall contain not less than 5 references, of whom at least 3 shall be licensed landscape architects having personal knowledge of the applicant's professional experience. II. References relating to experience in the practice of landscape architecture performed prior to the effective date of this subdivision may be provided by either a landscape architect or a person determined by the board in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A to be of equivalent ethical standards, education, and experience who may or may not have been licensed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-A:16 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-A / Section 16
162-A:16 Eligible Investments.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are hereby made securities in which all public officers, agencies and authorities of the state and of its political subdivisions, insurance companies, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency, authority or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state or any political subdivision is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:5-512 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 5-512
383-E:5-512 Order of Payments.
Status: in_force

The amounts paid on shares or deposited by members who have withdrawn or have been expelled shall be paid to them in the order of withdrawal or expulsion, but only as funds for the payments become available and after deducting any amounts due from the member.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 515:2 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 515 / Section 2
515:2 Confession.
Status: in_force

In any action the defendant may file a confession of the plaintiff's right to recover certain real estate, or a certain amount of debt or damages, and plead to the residue of his claim; and if the plaintiff further prosecutes the action, and fails to recover more than is so confessed, the defendant shall recover his costs from the date of the confession.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:2 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 2
265:2 Required Obedience to Traffic Laws; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise declared in this chapter with respect to particular offenses, any person who commits any act forbidden or fails to perform any act required in this chapter shall be guilty of a violation.