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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-R:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-R / Section 10
21-R:10 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Open data format" means the organization of digital data within a computer file in a manner that makes it accessible for all to implement and use in perpetuity, with no royalty or fee. The published specification for the open data format is usually maintained by a standards organization. I-a. "Open source software" means software that guarantees the user: (a) Unrestricted use of the software for any purpose; (b) Unrestricted access to the respective source code; (c) Unlimited inspection of the working mechanisms of the software; (d) Use of the internal mechanisms and arbitrary portions of the software, to adapt them to the needs of the user; (e) The right to make and distribute copies of the software; and (f) The right to modify the software and to distribute modifications of the new resulting software, under the same license as the original software. II. "Open standards" means specifications for the encoding and transfer of computer data that: (a) Is free for all to implement and use in perpetuity, with no royalty or fee; (b) Has no restrictions on the use of data stored in the format; (c) Has no restrictions on the creation of software that stores, transmits, receives, or accesses data codified in such way; (d) Has a specification available for all to read, in a human-readable format, written in commonly accepted technical language; (e) Is documented, so that anyone can write software that can read and interpret the complete semantics of any data file stored in the data format; (f) If it allows extensions, ensures that all extensions of the data format used by the state are themselves documented and have the other characteristics of an open data format; (g) Allows any file written in that format to be identified as adhering or not adhering to the format; and (h) If it includes any use of encryption or other means of data obfuscation, provides that the encryption or obfuscation algorithms are usable in a royalty-free, nondiscriminatory manner in perpetuity, and are documented so that anyone in possession of the appropriate encryption key or keys or other data necessary to recover the original data is able to write software to access the data. III. "Proprietary software" means software that does not fulfill all of the guarantees provided by open source software. IV. "State agency" means any department, commission, board, institution, bureau, office, or other entity, by whatever name called, established in the state constitution, statutes, or executive orders. The judicial branch and the legislative branch of state government are explicitly exempted from this definition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:18 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 18
556:18 Appeals.
Status: in_force

Any appeal to which the deceased was entitled, or which might be prosecuted against him at the time of his decease, may be begun or prosecuted by or against his administrator.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463:28 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463 / Section 28
463:28 Sale of Property of Absent Person Charged With Duty to Support a Minor.
Status: in_force

If a person absent from the state, for whose minor child a guardian has been appointed, neglects to make provision for the child, and leaves property within the state, the court, upon petition of the guardian and notice, may authorize the guardian to sell at auction or private sale, such portion of the property as the court deems necessary for the comfortable support, education, and maintenance of the minor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 562-A:4 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 562-A / Section 4
562-A:4 Effect of Severance or Revocation.
Status: in_force

I. A severance under RSA 562-A:3, II does not affect any third-party interest in property acquired for value and in good faith reliance on an apparent title by survivorship in the killer unless a writing declaring the severance has been noted, registered, filed, or recorded in records appropriate to the kind and location of the property that are relied upon, in the ordinary course of transactions involving such property, as evidence of ownership. II. Provisions of a governing instrument are given effect as if the killer predeceased the decedent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-D:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-D / Section 7
195-D:7 Title to Projects.
Status: in_force

When the principal of and interest on revenue bonds of the corporation issued to finance the construction and acquisition of a particular project or projects at a participating institution, including any revenue refunding bonds issued to refund and refinance such revenue bonds, have been fully paid and retired or when adequate provision has been made to fully pay and retire the same, and all other conditions of the resolution or trust agreement authorizing and securing the same have been satisfied and the lien of such resolution or trust agreement has been released in accordance with the provisions thereof, the corporation shall promptly do such things and execute such deeds and conveyances as are necessary and required to convey title to such project or projects to such participating institution, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, all to the extent that title to such project or projects is not, at the time, then vested in such participating institution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:18 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 18
126-A:18 Primary Preventative Health Services.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall: I. (a) Develop primary preventive health services for low-income and underserved populations. (b) Establish a network of primary care and family support services for children with chronic illness. (c) Recruit and establish retention of primary care practitioners in rural communities and areas of high primary care needs. (d) Provide technical assistance to communities, health care agencies, and primary care providers developing comprehensive care services. II. On June 30, 1999, any unexpended funds appropriated for the purposes of this section shall lapse to the fund from which they were appropriated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6:13-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6 / Section 13-b
6:13-b Highway Fund.
Status: in_force

When it is anticipated that there will not be sufficient highway funds in the treasury for the payment of obligations, the treasurer under the direction of the governor and council is authorized to borrow on the state's credit for a period of not more than one year, at the lowest net interest cost to the state, such sums as may be necessary, provided that at no time shall the indebtedness of the state pursuant to the authority granted by this section exceed the sum of $15,000,000. The short term loans authorized hereunder shall be repaid from highway income or from federal reimbursement for highway purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:1-a — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 1-a
457:1-a Equal Access to Marriage.
Status: in_force

Marriage is the legally recognized union of 2 people. Any person who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender or race. Each party to a marriage shall be designated "bride," "groom," or "spouse."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-C:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-C / Section 3
162-C:3 Tenure of Members.
Status: in_force

Members shall serve without compensation, and any member's term of office shall terminate when he ceases to be a member of the state agency he represents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-K:10 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-K / Section 10
227-K:10 Notice Required.
Status: in_force

Two weeks prior to removal or destruction of any currant or gooseberry bushes within any town by the director or the director's authorized agents, a written notice shall be given by the director to the selectmen of the town stating the date when, and the location where, operations for such removal or destruction will begin.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:84 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 84
261:84 Farm Plates.
Status: in_force

I. A truck, tractor-truck, or semi-trailer shall qualify for farm registration rates and number plates and shall be driven with such registration only if such vehicle is used solely for the transportation of agricultural products produced on and meant to be used in connection with the operation of a farm or farms owned, operated, or occupied by the registrant. Additionally, any vehicle which qualifies for farm plates may transport or tow an implement of husbandry. A vehicle which qualifies for farm registration and number plates shall not be used for the transportation of wood and lumber for sale other than from such farms on which the production of wood and lumber is incidental to other farm operations, nor shall such trucks be used for the retail delivery of milk. II. This section shall be construed as authorizing the holder of farm plates or a driver authorized by the holder to operate the vehicle while it is empty so long as it is being used generally to accomplish the purposes allowed in this section, and to transport within such vehicle incidental personal property such as food, tools, and clothing. III. To be eligible for the issuance of a farm vehicle registration, the applicant shall sign the following form which the treasurer of a city or such other official as the city government may designate or the town clerk shall provide. This form shall be provided to the applicant upon request without further evidence from the applicant that the plate shall be used for purposes of this section. I, the undersigned, fully understand the limitations concerning the use of trucks, tractor-trucks, or semi-trailers registered under RSA 261:84, and hereby certify that my vehicle will be used only for agricultural and farming purposes and uses incidental thereto. Signed: Date: Copies to: Town or City Clerk Applicant
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:38 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 38
412:38 Examinations.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may, as often as he or she deems it expedient, make or cause to be made an examination of each advisory organization or statistical agent referred to in RSA 412:20 and of each group, association or other organization referred to in RSA 412:26, provided that each statistical agent and advisory organization licensed in this state shall be examined at least once every 5 years. The reasonable costs of any such examination shall be paid by the advisory organization, statistical agent or group, association or other organization examined. The officers, manager, agents and employees of such advisory organization, statistical agent, or group, association or other organization may be examined at any time under oath and shall exhibit all books, records, account, documents or agreements governing its method of operation. In lieu of any such examination, the commissioner may accept the report of an examination made by the insurance supervisory official of another state, pursuant to the laws of that state. II. As often as the commissioner deems necessary, the commissioner or a delegate may examine all policies, daily reports, binders, renewal certificates, endorsements, and other evidences of insurance or of the cancellation thereof, for the purpose of ascertaining that lawful rates are being charged. In connection therewith the commissioner may require the company or any officer or agent to produce all books and papers relating to the formulation or change of such rates in the possession of the company or agent and shall have power to examine under oath any officer or agent of said company on matters pertinent to the formulation or changing of such rates. The expense of an examination undertaken pursuant to authority hereby conferred shall be borne by the company examined.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 395:11 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 395 / Section 11
395:11 No Extra Compensation to Commissioner.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall not receive any extra compensation for his services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:16 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 16
110-B:16 Assemblies, Annual Training and Other Duty.
Status: in_force

I. Members and units of the national guard shall assemble for drill or other equivalent training, instruction or duties during each year and shall participate in field training, encampments, maneuvers, schools, conferences or other similar duties as may be prescribed by the laws of the United States and of the state and the regulations issued thereunder. II. Within the amount appropriated therefor, the adjutant general may prescribe and order the number of days, if any, for assemblies for drills or other equivalent training, instructions or duties to be performed annually by members of the national guard for which they may receive pay. III. Within the amount appropriated therefor, the adjutant general may prescribe and order the number of days, if any, of field training, encampments, maneuvers, schools, conferences or other similar duties to be performed by members of the national guard for which they may receive pay and allowances. IV. Members of the national guard may be ordered by the governor or under his authority to perform special duty, including duty in a judicial proceeding conducted pursuant to this chapter or as a member of or in any other capacity with any military board or as an investigating officer or as a medical examiner or as a judge advocate in the performance of legal services in any suit, action or proceeding. In all cases where a member of the national guard judge advocate staff serves as lead counsel in a New Hampshire state court, such counsel shall be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:4 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 4
236:4 Penalty and Liability.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of such posted regulations shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. Any person shall be liable for all damage occasioned thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:39-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 39-a
31:39-a Conflict of Interest Ordinances.
Status: in_force

The legislative body of a town or city may adopt an ordinance defining and regulating conflicts of interest for local officers and employees, whether elected or appointed. Any such ordinance may include provisions requiring disclosure of financial interests for specified officers and employees, establishing incompatibility of office requirements stricter than those specified by state law or establishing conditions under which prohibited conflicts of interest shall require removal from office. Any such ordinance shall include provisions to exempt affected officers and employees who are in office or employed at the time the ordinance is adopted for a period not to exceed one year from the date of adoption. The superior court shall have jurisdiction over any removal proceedings instituted under an ordinance adopted under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-J:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-J / Section 2
420-J:2 Applicability and Scope.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to all health carriers offering a managed care plan in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:79-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 79-a
265:79-a Vehicular Assault.
Status: in_force

Any person who causes death or serious bodily injury as defined in RSA 625:11, VI to another while using a vessel or propelled vehicle as defined in RSA 637:9, III shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, where such person's negligent operation of the propelled vehicle or vessel causes or materially contributes to the collision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 448-A:1 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 448-A / Section 1
448-A:1 Right to Lien.
Status: in_force

Every individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation, institution or any governmental unit or combination or parts thereof maintaining and operating a hospital licensed in the state of New Hampshire which shall furnish medical or other service to any patient injured by reason of an accident not covered by the workers' compensation act or any home health care provider licensed under RSA 151 who furnishes medical or other services to any patient injured by reason of an accident not covered by the workers' compensation act shall, if such injured patient shall assert or maintain a claim against another for damages on account of such injuries, have a lien upon that part going or belonging to such patient, or to the person responsible for the payment of such patient's bills, of any recovery or sum had or collected or to be collected by such patient or by the person responsible for the payment of such patient's bills, or by his heirs or personal representatives in the case of his death, whether by judgment or by settlement or compromise, to the amount of the reasonable and necessary charges of such hospital or home health care provider for the treatment, care and maintenance of such patient by the hospital or by the home health care provider up to the date of payment of such damages. The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to accidents and injuries within the purview of the workers' compensation law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547-C:20 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547-C / Section 20
547-C:20 Notice.
Status: in_force

Notice of the petition and hearing shall be given to all parties interested, by giving to each in hand, or leaving at their abode, an attested copy of the petition and order of notice, at least 14 days before the day of hearing, or by causing the same to be published.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:16 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 16
667:16 Other Materials.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall prepare and furnish to the districts the necessary material, including certificates of election, for a record of the choice of all delegates.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:57 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 57
546-B:57 Rulemaking Authority.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, which are deemed necessary for the efficient administration of the duties with which the department is charged under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, as amended, to provide interstate child support services, provided that such rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:14-d — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 14-d
21-I:14-d Advisory Committee on State Procurement.
Status: in_force

I. There is established an advisory committee on state procurement. The members of the committee shall be as follows: (a) Four members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be members of the house executive departments and administration committee, one of whom shall be a member of the house committee with jurisdiction over public works, and one of whom shall be a member of the house finance committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee. III. The committee shall work with the department of administrative services and department of justice to update state procurement procedures. The committee shall meet at least annually and on an as-needed basis to address procurement issues identified by the committee. IV. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. V. Beginning November 1, 2016, and each November 1 thereafter, the committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the commissioner of the department of administrative services, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:16 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 16
511:16 Notice to Debtor.
Status: in_force

The debtor shall be notified in writing of the conveyance, neglect or refusal, and, after such notice, shall have the same time for redeeming the real estate that he had at the time of attachment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 638:23 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 638 / Section 23
638:23 Criminal Acts Involving Cloned Phones and Telephone Cloning Paraphernalia; Traffic and Manufacture; Exclusions.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony if: I. The person knowingly and with intent to defraud, traffics in or manufactures a cloned wireless telephone; or II. The person knowingly and with the intent to defraud, traffics in one or more unauthorized access devices or defaced access devices; or III. The person knowingly and with intent to defraud, traffics in or manufactures telephone cloning paraphernalia. IV. The provisions of 638:22 and 638:23 do not apply to: (a) Officers, employees, or agents of cellular telephone service providers who engage in conduct prohibited by this section for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, or conducting the radio telecommunication service or for law enforcement purposes pursuant to RSA 570-A; (b) Law enforcement officers and public officials in charge of jails, police premises, sheriff's offices, department of corrections institutions, and other penal or correctional institutions, or any other person under the color of law, who engages in conduct prohibited by this section for the purpose of law enforcement or in the normal course of the officer's or official's employment activities or duties; and (c) Officers, employees, or agents of federal or state agencies that are authorized under RSA 570-A to monitor or intercept cellular telephone service in the normal course of the officer's, employee's, or agent's employment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 132:37 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 132 / Section 37
132:37 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Reproductive health care facility" means a place, other than within or upon the grounds of a hospital, where abortions are offered or performed. II. "Patient escort services" means the act of physically escorting patients through the buffer zone to the reproductive health care facility and does not include counseling or protesting of any sort during such escort service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:1-a — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 1-a
546-B:1-a State Tribunal and Support Enforcement Agency.
Status: in_force

I. The circuit court, the department of health and human services, or a combination, are the tribunals of this state. II. The department of health and human services, division of child support services, is the support enforcement agency of this state.