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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-F:8 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-F / Section 8
384-F:8 Short Title and Purposes.
Status: in_force

I. This subdivision shall be known and may be cited as the "New Hampshire Foreign Bank Office Act." II. Consistent with the federal International Banking Act, the Bank Holding Company Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and the Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act, this subdivision is intended: (a) To authorize banking activities and operations, under state licenses issued by the commissioner, of direct branch and agency offices in this state of foreign banks, generally under terms and conditions not less favorable than the terms and conditions under which such activities and operations may be conducted by federal branch or agency offices of foreign banks in the United States, and to set forth a statutory framework for the licensing, regulation, and supervision of such state-licensed offices of foreign banks by the commissioner to assure the safe and sound operation of such offices that are licensed under the laws of this state; and (b) To authorize representative offices in this state of foreign banks, and to set forth statutory provisions governing the licensing and supervision of such offices by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:13-a — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 13-a
485-A:13-a Groundwater Permit Fee.
Status: in_force

Any person, except for state, and local governments, including counties, and political subdivisions, issued a groundwater permit under RSA 485-A:13, I(a) shall pay to the department a fee of $1,000 for the 5-year permit. Said fee shall be for processing such permits, including any necessary inspections and monitoring performed by the department in enforcing the terms and conditions of such permits. The fees shall be deposited with the state treasurer as unrestricted revenue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 416-A:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416-A / Section 7
416-A:7 Powers.
Status: in_force

Every title insurance company shall have the following powers: I. To do the business defined in RSA 416-A:2, II of this chapter. II. To own, manage, and maintain sets of abstract books and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, make, compile, and sell abstracts of title to real estate. III. To acquire by purchase or otherwise, and to hold, sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of real estate and personal property, or any interest therein, either within or without the state and to loan or borrow money upon such real estate or personal property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:45 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 45
304-C:45 Operating Agreements May Provide Rights to any Persons, Including Non-Parties.
Status: in_force

An operating agreement may provide rights to any person, including a person who is not a party to the operating agreement, to the extent set forth in writing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 5
420-G:5 Medical Underwriting.
Status: repealed

I. Health carriers providing health coverage shall not perform medical underwriting, including the use of health statements or screenings or the use of prior claims history. II. Regardless of claim experience, health status, or medical history, health carriers providing health coverage for individual or small employers shall not refuse to write or issue any of their available coverages or health benefit plans to any individual or small employer group that elects to be covered under that plan and agrees to make premium payments and meet the other requirements of the plan. II-a. Health carriers shall not establish any annual or lifetime limits on the dollar value of essential health benefits for any individual, except annual or lifetime limits may be imposed on specific covered benefits that are not essential health benefits to the extent permitted under federal law as of January 1, 2019. III. Health carriers providing health coverage for small employer groups shall not knowingly provide health coverage to groups where the employer has discriminated based on health status or claims history against any employee or potential employee or his or her dependents with respect to participation in an employer-sponsored health benefit plan. IV. Health carriers shall not offer riders or endorsements to exclude certain illnesses or health conditions in order to avoid the purpose of this chapter. V. Individual health insurance carriers shall be responsible for ascertaining the eligibility of any individual applicant or insured for high risk pool coverage. If a carrier determines that an individual meets any of the eligibility criteria set forth in RSA 404-G:5-e, the carrier shall give the individual written notice, with the declination of coverage, the coverage offering or upon a rate increase at renewal. The notice shall include information about available benefits and exclusions of high risk pool coverage and the name, address, and telephone number of the pool administrator or the administrator's designee. VI. It shall constitute an unfair trade practice under RSA 417 for an insurer, insurance producer, or third party administrator to refer an individual employee to the pool, or arrange for an individual employee to apply to the pool, for the purpose of separating that employee from group health insurance coverage provided in connection with the employee's employment. VII. Health carriers and health insurance producers shall ensure that persons seeking coverage through a small employer group who are required to complete a health statement have an option to convey the required information directly to the carrier or the producer through a secure means and bypassing the employer. VIII. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-F:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-F / Section 6
141-F:6 Testing.
Status: in_force

I. The department, or agencies operated by or under contract with the department, shall offer laboratory testing, in accordance with RSA 131, for the presence or absence of antibodies or antigens of the human immunodeficiency virus. II. All other laboratories, public or private, which test human blood or any other business or organization, public or private, which tests human blood, tissue, or other samples as part of its operations may offer to test samples for the presence or absence of antibodies or antigens of the human immunodeficiency virus.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:38 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 38
544:38 Conviction as Evidence.
Status: in_force

The finding of the defendant guilty in such criminal proceedings, unless reversed or set aside, shall be conclusive as against such defendant as to the existence of the nuisance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:10 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 10
277:10 Sanitation, Provision for.
Status: in_force

Every employer shall provide and maintain reasonable and proper toilet facilities and reasonably sanitary and hygienic conditions for employees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 29:6 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 29 / Section 6
29:6 Form of Orders.
Status: in_force

All orders drawn by the commissioners shall state briefly the nature of the claims for the payment of which they are drawn; and no order shall be paid by any treasurer unless it contains such statement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130-A:9 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130-A / Section 9
130-A:9 Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall perform or cause to be performed lead base substance abatement, in-place management, or interim controls in a dwelling or dwelling unit, or in any child care facility, in any manner other than as provided for in rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10. II. No person shall perform or cause to be performed a lead inspection or lead risk assessment, as defined in HE-P 1600, in a dwelling or dwelling unit or in a child care facility in any manner other than as provided for in rules adopted under RSA 130-A:10. III. No child or pregnant woman shall be present in a leased or rented dwelling or dwelling unit, or in a child care facility, during the period of lead hazard reduction when the method of reduction causes the release of lead base substances which may be inhaled or ingested. The dwelling or dwelling unit or the child care facility shall not be reoccupied until an inspection is performed which indicates the lead exposure hazard has been reduced. The commissioner shall include this prohibition in any order issued under RSA 130-A:7. IV. No person performing inspections or lead risk assessments, as defined in HE-P 1600, for the presence of lead base substances as a lead inspector or lead risk assessor after lead hazard reduction shall perform or have performed the lead hazard reduction. V. No person shall advertise or otherwise offer or make available services as a lead inspector, lead risk assessor, or lead abatement contractor without being licensed under RSA 130-A:12. VI. No person shall engage any individual for lead base substance abatement who has not been tested and certified under RSA 130-A:12. However, individuals not certified under RSA 130-A:12, II, may engage in activities related to a lead exposure hazard reduction plan, such as, but not limited to, installation of exterior siding, carpet or paving, or application of encapsulants, provided that the individual does not engage directly in lead based substance abatement and the plan is reviewed and approved by a contractor licensed under RSA 130-A:12, I. VII. No training program shall be offered in this state for the purposes of training lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, lead abatement contractors, lead clearance testing technicians, or lead abatement workers that has not been certified under RSA 130-A:12.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 606:7 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 606 / Section 7
606:7 Waiver of Jury Trial in Certain Cases.
Status: in_force

Any defendant in the superior court in a criminal case other than a capital case may, if he shall so elect, when called upon to plead, or later and before a jury has been impanelled to try him, waive his right to trial by jury by signing a written waiver thereof and filing the same with the clerk of the court, whereupon he shall be tried by the court instead of by a jury, but not, however, unless all the defendants, if there are 2 or more to be tried together for the same offense, shall have exercised such election before a jury has been impanelled to try any of the defendants. In every such case the court shall have jurisdiction to hear and try the case and render judgment and sentence thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:41-e — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 41-e
31:41-e Drug-Free Zones; Public Housing Authorities.
Status: in_force

A town may adopt bylaws establishing as a drug-free zone any area inclusive of public housing authority property and within 1,000 feet of such public housing authority property. Any person violating such bylaw shall be guilty of a violation, in addition to any penalties imposed under RSA 318-B. If such drug-free zones are established, the town shall publish a map clearly indicating the boundaries of such drug-free zone, which shall be posted in a prominent place in the district or municipal court of jurisdiction, the local police department, and on the public housing authority property. The town shall also develop signs or markings for the drug-free zone which shall: I. Be posted in one or more prominent places in or near the public housing authority property; and II. Indicate that the posted area is a drug-free zone which extends to 1,000 feet surrounding such property; and III. Warn that a person who violates RSA 318-B, the controlled drug act, within the drug-free zone, shall be subject to severe criminal penalties under RSA 318-B and a penalty of up to $1,000 under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:39 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 39
236:39 Civil Liability.
Status: in_force

I. If any person, without authority, shall place any obstruction in a highway, or cause any defect, insufficiency, or want of repair of a highway which renders it unsuitable for public travel, he or she shall be liable to the state for all damages to the highway, including full and current replacement costs of protective barriers, and any structure or device that is part of the highway or turnpike system, when maintained by the state, or to the municipality for all damages to a highway, including full and current replacement costs of protective barriers and any structure or device that is part of the highway, when maintained by the municipality, and for all damages and costs which the state or municipality shall be compelled to pay to any person injured by such obstruction, defect, insufficiency, or want of repair as established through an appropriate contribution claim or under the rules of joint and several liability. II. "Full and current replacement cost" as used in this section means actual or reasonable estimates of labor, including contracted labor, material, equipment, and overhead. Such costs shall not be reduced for depreciation. III. This section applies to all pending claims, including but not limited to claims incurred before or after the effective date of this section, and future causes of action for liability and damages under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:7-c — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 7-c
485-A:7-c Issuance of Certificates.
Status: in_force

I. Upon satisfactory completion by an applicant of the established requirements, the department shall issue to the applicant a suitable certificate designating the applicant's competency. The certificate shall indicate the level of operation for which the operator is qualified. The certificate shall remain in effect for 2 years from the date of issuance. II. Certificates shall be renewed biennially. All renewal applications shall be accompanied by a $100 renewal fee, which shall be deposited pursuant to RSA 485-A:7-a, II. III. Certificates may be issued, upon payment of the $100 fee, without examination, for a comparable classification to any person actively seeking employment in New Hampshire who holds a certificate issued by the appropriate certification agency of any federal, state, interstate, territorial, or other jurisdiction if, in the judgment of the certification committee, the certification requirements of the jurisdiction granting such certification do not conflict with the department's rules and are not less stringent than rules adopted under this subdivision. The fee shall be deposited pursuant to RSA 485-A:7-a, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:17-a — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 17-a
178:17-a Combination Conditional License.
Status: in_force

I. At its discretion, the commission may combine license types and issue a combination conditional license to a licensee that holds or is seeking more than one license for a single establishment. In issuing a combination conditional license, the commission may suspend or modify any existing licensing requirement established under title XIII and may impose additional conditions. The commission may deny, in its discretion, any license under this section that constitutes a risk to public health, safety, or welfare of any community. II. The commission shall issue a combination conditional license in accordance with RSA 541-A:39. III. This section shall not be interpreted to create a license category that does not exist in statute.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:48 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 48
14:48 Legislation Impacting Local Revenues and Expenditures.
Status: in_force

The word "LOCAL" shall be placed after each house and senate bill number of all legislation and all proposed amendments which may impact local expenditures or which require the state to forward all or part of any designated revenues to the cities or towns. The office of legislative services shall indicate whether new legislation affects revenue sharing statutes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 486-A:6 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 486-A / Section 6
486-A:6 Application for Funding.
Status: in_force

Application for payments under the provisions of this chapter shall be made in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 541-A, and, for surface water treatment projects and regional water system projects and evaluation of groundwaters contributing area of public wells, shall be based upon reports filed with the commissioner prior to January 31, in the calendar year for which payment is being requested.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-A:5 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-A / Section 5
546-A:5 Amount of Support.
Status: in_force

When determining the amount due for support the court shall consider all relevant factors including but not limited to: (a) the standard of living and situation of the parties; (b) the relative wealth and income of the parties; (c) the ability of the obligor to earn; (d) the ability of the obligee to earn; (e) the need of the obligee; (f) the age of the parties; (g) the responsibility of the obligor for the support of others.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:9 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 9
79-A:9 Appeal to Board of Tax and Land Appeals.
Status: in_force

I. If the assessing officials deny in whole or in part any application for classification as open space land, or grant a different classification than that applied for, the applicant, having complied with the requirements of RSA 79-A:5, II may, on or before 6 months after any such action by the assessing officials, in writing and upon a payment of a $65 filing fee, apply to such board for a review of the action of the assessing officials. II. The board of tax and land appeals shall investigate the matter and shall hold a hearing if requested as herein provided. The board shall make such order thereon as justice requires, and such order shall be enforceable as provided hereafter. III. Upon receipt of an application under the provisions of paragraph I, the board of tax and land appeals shall give notice in writing to the affected town or city of the receipt of the application by mailing such notice to the town or city clerk thereof by certified mail. Such town or city may request in writing a hearing on such application within 30 days after the mailing of such notice and not thereafter. If a hearing is requested by a town or city, the board shall, not less than 30 days prior to the date of hearing upon such application, give notice of the time and place of such hearing to the applicant and the town or city in writing. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the rights of taxpayers to a hearing before the board of tax and land appeals. IV. The applicant and the town or city shall be entitled to appear by counsel, may present evidence to the board of tax and land appeals and may subpoena witnesses. Either party may request that a stenographic record be kept of the hearing. Any investigative report filed by the staff of the board shall be made a part of such record. V. In such hearing, the board of tax and land appeals shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence. VI. Either party aggrieved by the decision of the board of tax and land appeals may appeal pursuant to the provisions of RSA 71-B:12. For the purposes of such appeal, the findings of fact by said board shall be final. Any such appeal shall be limited to questions of law. An election by an applicant to appeal in accordance with this paragraph shall be deemed a waiver of any right to petition the superior court in accordance with RSA 79-A:11. VII. A copy of an order of classification ordered by the board of tax and land appeals, attested as such by the chairman of the board, if no appeal is taken hereunder, may be filed in the superior court for the county or in the Merrimack county superior court at the option of said board; and, thereafter, such order may be enforced as a final judgment of the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-A / Section 8
328-A:8 Exemptions From Licensure.
Status: in_force

I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict a person licensed under any law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed. II. For physical therapists, the following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist when that person is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapy education while under on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist. (b) A physical therapist who is practicing in the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers. (c) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or a foreign-educated physical therapist credentialed in another country if that person is performing physical therapy in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year. (d) A physical therapist who is licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country, when that person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy services to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in the state for no more than 60 days in a calendar year. III. For physical therapist assistants, the following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist assistant when that person is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist assistant education while under direct supervision of a physical therapist. (b) A physical therapist assistant who is practicing in the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service or Veterans Administration pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers. (c) A person licensed as a physical therapist assistant in another jurisdiction of the United States if that person is assisting in selected components of physical therapy intervention in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:55 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 55
215-C:55 Posted Land.
Status: in_force

I. An owner may post all or any portion of his or her land against use by a snowmobile. Such notices may read "SNOWMOBILES PROHIBITED" or may have in lieu of these words an appropriate sign with the designated symbol of sufficient size to be readable at a distance of 50 feet indicating that use of this land is prohibited for the purpose so specified. Whoever without right enters such land that has been so posted shall be guilty of a violation. Provided, however, that failure of an owner to post his or her land as provided in this section shall not be construed as granting any license to users of snowmobiles to enter said premises, nor shall said failure be construed as implying any duty of care to the user of a snowmobile by the owner. II. It is recognized that snowmobile operation may be hazardous. Therefore, each person who drives or rides a snowmobile accepts, as a matter of law, the dangers inherent in the sport, and shall not maintain an action against an owner, occupant, or lessee of land for any injuries which result from such inherent risks, dangers, or hazards. The categories of such risks, hazards, or dangers which the snowmobile user assumes as a matter of law include, but are not limited to, the following: variations in terrain, trails, paths or roads, surface or subsurface snow or ice conditions, bare spots, rocks, trees, stumps, and other forms of forest growth or debris, structures on the land, equipment not in use, pole lines, fences, and collisions with other operators or persons.