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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 1
79-A:1 Declaration of Public Interest.
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be in the public interest to encourage the preservation of open space, thus providing a healthful and attractive outdoor environment for work and recreation of the state's citizens, maintaining the character of the state's landscape, and conserving the land, water, forest, agricultural and wildlife resources. It is further declared to be in the public interest to prevent the loss of open space due to property taxation at values incompatible with open space usage. Open space land imposes few if any costs on local government and is therefore an economic benefit to its citizens. The means for encouraging preservation of open space authorized by this chapter is the assessment of land value for property taxation on the basis of current use. It is the intent of this chapter to encourage but not to require management practices on open space lands under current use assessment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:12 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 12
455:12 Appointment.
Status: in_force

The governor, with advice and consent of the executive council, may appoint, in each state, district, and territory of the United States, and in each foreign country to which the United States sends a representative, a commissioner or commissioners of deeds, to continue in office 5 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 527:16 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 527 / Section 16
527:16 Setoff.
Status: in_force

Executions in which the creditor in one is debtor in the other in the same right and capacity shall be set off by the officer to whom one of the executions is delivered and the other shall be tendered, and the officer shall return both executions satisfied, so far as the setoff will extend.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:23-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 23-a
261:23-a Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause; Vehicle Leases That are Not Sales or Security Interests.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a transaction involving a motor vehicle or a trailer does not create a sale or security interest merely because it provides that the rental price is permitted or required to be adjusted under the agreement either upward or downward by reference to the amount realized upon sale or other disposition of the motor vehicle or trailer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:119 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 119
282-A:119 Summary, Duplication, Etc.; Admissibility.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may cause to be made such summaries, compilations, photographs, duplications, or reproductions of any records, reports, or transcripts thereof, as he may deem advisable for the effective and economical preservation of the information contained therein. Such summaries, compilations, photographs, duplications or reproductions, duly authenticated, shall be admissible in any proceeding under this chapter if the original record or records would have been admissible therein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-B:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-B / Section 1
49-B:1 Purpose and Intent.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to implement the home rule powers recognized by article 39, part first, of the constitution of the state of New Hampshire. To that end, the general court hereby provides a vehicle whereby a municipality may adopt a form of government that best addresses local needs. At the same time, however, the general court recognizes a need to require uniform procedures and practices when there is a corresponding state interest. Therefore, this chapter is intended only to provide a procedural framework by which a city or town may amend its actual form of government. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create any power in, or confer any power upon, any city or town beyond that necessary to carry out the amendment of a charter or form of government as set forth in this chapter. The general laws of this state shall remain in full force and effect, and they shall be construed to be consistent with this chapter to the greatest extent possible in the effectuation of this chapter's stated purpose. Accordingly, this chapter shall be strictly interpreted to allow towns and cities to adopt, amend, or revise a municipal charter relative to their form of government so long as the resulting charter is neither in conflict with nor inconsistent with the general laws or the constitution of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 83-F:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 83-F / Section 3
83-F:3 Determination of Value.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 of the tax year, the commissioner shall determine the market value of utility property for the purposes of this chapter by utilizing generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques. Market value means the property's full and true value as defined under RSA 75:1. In the case of regulated public utilities as defined in RSA 362:2, the commissioner shall hold a single public hearing annually prior to performing assessments, in order to receive public input on assessments under this chapter. Notice of such determination shall be given to the taxpayer within 15 days of the commissioner's determination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35:1-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35 / Section 1-c
35:1-c Non-Capital Reserve Funds Authorized.
Status: in_force

Any town, school district, county, or village district may establish a reserve fund for the maintenance and operation of a specific public facility or type of facility, a specific item or type of equipment, or for any other distinctly-stated, specific public purpose that is not foreign to its institution or incompatible with the objects of its organization. Such funds shall be subject to all provisions and limitations of this chapter as are applicable to capital reserve funds. The legal validity of such a fund properly established shall not be affected by its designation as a "trust," "reserve," "capital reserve," or any other designation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 354-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 354-B / Section 5
354-B:5 Applicability to Persons Under the Age of 17.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action may be brought in superior court against a person under the age of 17 under this chapter. All provisions of this chapter shall apply to such actions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:7 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 7
507:7 False Checks, Etc.
Status: in_force

Any person who makes, draws, utters or delivers any check, draft or order for the payment of money upon any bank or other depository, knowing that the maker or drawer has not sufficient funds in or credit with such bank or other depository for the payment thereof, and which is not paid in full upon presentation, shall be liable to the person injured thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:8-811 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 8-811
564-B:8-811 Enforcement and Defense of Claims.
Status: in_force

A trustee shall take reasonable steps to enforce claims of the trust and to defend claims against the trust.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 6
417:6 Notice of Hearing.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner shall have reason to believe that any such person has been engaged or is engaging in any unfair method of competition or any unfair or deceptive act or practice defined in RSA 417:4, and that a proceeding by the commissioner in respect thereto would be to the public interest, the commissioner shall issue and serve upon such person a statement of the charges and a notice of a hearing to be held at a time and place fixed in the notice, which shall not be less than 10 days after the date of the service of the notice. The notice of the hearing may be in the form of a notice to show cause, stating the proposed action to be taken unless such person shows cause at a hearing to be held as specified in the notice, why the proposed action should not be taken, and stating the basis of the proposed action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:17 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 17
41:17 Clerk Pro Tem.
Status: in_force

If the town clerk shall be absent from any town business meeting and there is no deputy clerk to act in his stead, the town shall choose by unofficial ballot by majority vote a town clerk pro tempore who shall be sworn and shall perform all the duties of the town clerk for that business meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:34 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 34
236:34 Proceeds of Sale.
Status: in_force

The official shall pay to the owner of such encumbrance the balance of the money received on the sale thereof after deducting his costs of removal, keeping and sale.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554:24 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554 / Section 24
554:24 Oath on Claims.
Status: in_force

All claims against an estate shall, if required by the administrator, be exhibited under oath, as follows: I do solemnly swear that, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above is a true statement of my claim against the estate of . . . , late of . . . , and that I have not on my books or elsewhere any credit, nor have I any knowledge of any credit or offset that should be allowed against my claim, except what is stated in the foregoing account.So help me God.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 306:3-a — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 306 / Section 3-a
306:3-a Powers as to Merger.
Status: in_force

Any 2 or more unincorporated religious societies may merge together, providing that each society, by vote of 2/3 of the qualified members present and voting at a meeting legally called for that purpose, shall so approve.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437-A:2 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437-A / Section 2
437-A:2 Program Established.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish and implement an animal population control program. The purpose of this program shall be to reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats by encouraging the owners of dogs and cats to have them permanently sexually sterilized, thereby reducing potential threats to public health and safety from mid-Atlantic rabies and other sources. The program shall not begin operation until June 1, 1994. The commissioner shall report relative to the progress of the program beginning on September 1, 1994, to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house and the governor within its biennial report pursuant to RSA 20:7.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-G:6 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-G / Section 6
77-G:6 Department of Revenue Administration; Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. The department of revenue administration shall: (a) Develop, and annually verify and update, by February 1, a list of eligible nonprofit scholarship funding organizations that meet the requirements of this chapter. The department shall post this list on the department's Internet website and update the list monthly. The department shall forward the list and any updates to the commissioner of the department of education who shall post the list on the department of education's Internet website. (b) Conduct or require audits in response to any reasonable complaints made. The cost of an independent audit shall be paid by the scholarship organization, but this cost shall be excluded from the administrative expenses requirement set forth in RSA 77-G:5, I(f). (c) Establish a process by which individuals may notify the department of revenue administration of any violation by a parent, business organization, business enterprise, scholarship organization, or nonpublic school of state laws relating to program participation. The department of revenue administration shall conduct an inquiry of any written complaint of a violation of this chapter, or make a referral to the appropriate agency for an investigation, if the complaint is signed by the complainant and is legally sufficient. A complaint is legally sufficient if it contains facts demonstrating a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. In order to determine legal sufficiency, the department of revenue administration may require supporting information or documentation from the complainant. (d) Create, maintain, and post online the relevant forms and reports, and submit scholarship organization reports to the members of the house and senate education committees and to the department of education. (e) Post to the department's website an up-to-date total of the amount of credits available. (f) No later than January 1, 2013, adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (1) The application procedure for a scholarship organization applying to accept scholarship donations under this chapter. (2) The application procedure for a business organization, business enterprise, or individual applying to a scholarship organization for a tax credit under this chapter. (3) Complaint procedures, including the filing of a complaint and investigations of complaints. (4) The design and content of the forms and applications required to be filed with, or issued by, the department of revenue administration under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 209:11 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 209 / Section 11
209:11 Trapping, Etc.
Status: in_force

No wild bird or bird for which a closed season is provided shall be trapped or snared or, if so taken, possessed. Any trap, snare, or other device in which any bird may be taken is declared to be a public nuisance, and may be summarily destroyed or abated by any person. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the setting of a trap on a pole for the purpose of taking unprotected birds under a permit issued by the executive director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-B:11-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-B / Section 11-a
186-B:11-a Rulemaking Authority; Board of Education.
Status: in_force

The state board of education shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:82 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 82
236:82 Acceptance of Federal Funds.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of transportation may accept any allotment of funds by the United States, or any department or agency thereof, for the foregoing purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 168-A:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 168-A / Section 6
168-A:6 Judgment.
Status: in_force

Judgments under this chapter may be for periodic payments which may vary in amount. The court may order payments to be made to the mother or to some person, corporation, or agency designated to administer them under the supervision of the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 370:2 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 370 / Section 2
370:2 Standards.
Status: in_force

The department of energy may ascertain, determine and fix adequate and serviceable standards for the measurement of quality, pressure, initial voltage or other condition pertaining to the performing of its service, or to the furnishing of its product or commodity, by any public utility, and prescribe reasonable regulations for examination and testing of such service, product or commodity, and for the measurement thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:10-j — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 10-j
12-A:10-j Division of Arts; Duties of Director.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the department the division of the arts, under the supervision of an unclassified director of arts. The director of arts shall have either a masters degree in art administration and 3 years of experience in nonprofit arts administration or at least 5 years' experience administering a major arts organization or at least 5 years' experience in public administration of a major program within a local, state, or federal arts agency. The director of arts shall be responsible for administering the provisions of RSA 19-A, with the primary goal of supporting and promoting the arts in all of their manifestations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 679:12 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 679 / Section 12
679:12 Rules and Regulations.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules under RSA 541-A necessary for carrying out its functions including but not limited to rules of procedure to be followed in hearings conducted by it not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:5-502 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 5-502
383-A:5-502 Board of Directors.
Status: in_force

Each state bank and credit union shall have a board of directors elected or appointed in accordance with its organizational documents. No director shall serve on a board until he or she accepts his or her election or appointment in writing, which acceptance shall be maintained in the records of the state bank or credit union.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:32 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 32
339:32 "Coin."
Status: in_force

No person shall in any like way use the terms "coin" or "coin silver" unless .900 of the component parts of the metal of which the article is manufactured are pure silver.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:6-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 6-a
169-C:6-a Emergency Interim Relief.
Status: in_force

I. If a child is found by a child protection services worker of the department to be in imminent danger in such circumstances or surroundings and where immediate removal appears necessary to protect the child from such imminent danger, the department's child protection services worker shall contact the court for an ex parte order to remove the child. Prior to any order authorizing foster placement, the child protective services worker shall inform the judge of efforts to locate any non-custodial parent or other relatives for temporary placement. II. The department or law enforcement officer requesting an ex parte order shall, to the extent known, present in person or by telephone, either orally under oath or by sworn written affidavit, the following information: (a) A statement of the specific danger requiring either immediate placement of the child or removal of the alleged perpetrator. (b) The time, place, and manner in which the child was removed from danger, if relevant. (c) If the child was removed prior to the court order, a brief statement why it was not possible to obtain the order prior to removal. (d) Why there is not sufficient time to notify the parent, guardian, or custodian prior to the order. (e) The names and addresses of custodial parents, non-custodial parents, legal custodians, other legal guardians of the child, and any other person responsible for the welfare of the child at the time of removal. (f) When removal of the child is requested, those alternatives to foster care which were considered, such as removal of the alleged perpetrator, or placement of the child with relatives or others with whom the child is familiar. III. Whenever a petition is filed for abuse or neglect with or prior to the request for ex parte relief, the request need not repeat information included in the petition. IV. If the court finds reasonable cause to believe that the child is in such circumstances or surroundings as would present an imminent danger to the child's health or life, the court shall issue such ex parte orders as are necessary to protect the child and shall set the matter for hearing no later than 5 days from the date of the ex parte orders, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. V. If the court issues an ex parte order based upon oral testimony provided by the department, the department shall submit a written affidavit supporting the department's request for ex parte relief on the next business day. VI. If the court issues ex parte orders, the department or law enforcement officer shall file a petition meeting the requirements of RSA 169-C:7 within 72 hours of the issuance of the orders, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:25 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 25
35-A:25 Conflicts in Statutes.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency in the provisions of this chapter and any other chapters pertaining to matters herein established or provided for or in any rules and regulations adopted under this chapter or said other chapters, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced and the provisions of such other chapters and rules and regulations adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:15 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 15
147:15 Slaughterhouses, Etc.; Permits.
Status: in_force

If a person shall use or occupy a building or place near a dwelling-house or schoolhouse, or in the compact part of a town, for a slaughterhouse, a place of deposit of green pelts or skins, or for trying tallow, currying leather, or carrying on any other business that is offensive to the public, without the written permission of the health officers of the town, such person shall be guilty of a violation for each month such building or place shall be so used or occupied, to be recovered for the use of the town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:7-708 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 7-708
564-B:7-708 Compensation of Trustee.
Status: in_force

(a) If the terms of a trust do not specify the trustee's, trust advisor's, or trust protector's compensation, each such fiduciary is entitled to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances. (b) If the terms of a trust specify the trustee's, trust advisor's, or trust protector's compensation, each such fiduciary is entitled to be compensated as specified, but the court may allow more or less compensation if: (1) the duties of the trustee, trust advisor, or trust protector are substantially different from those contemplated when the trust was created; or (2) the compensation specified by the terms of the trust would be unreasonably low or high.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 115-A:2 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 115-A / Section 2
115-A:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Adjutant general" means the adjutant general of New Hampshire as defined in RSA 110-B. II. "Uniformed forces of the United States" means the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and any women's auxiliary services to such forces, the members of which are subject to and under military law. III. "Child" means a legitimate child or a legally adopted child or a stepchild. IV. "Parent" includes natural mother or father, stepmother or stepfather, mother or father through legal adoption, or any person who stood in loco parentis. V. "Spouse" means a lawful wife or husband. VI. "State veterans' advisory committee" means a committee consisting of the following: (a) Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the state-federal relations and veterans affairs committee, appointed by the speaker. (b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the senate president. (c) Twenty representatives of the various veterans' organizations in the state of New Hampshire. VII. "Office of veterans services" means the division of veterans services established pursuant to RSA 110-B. VIII. "Veterans' program" means any legitimate veterans' program which may, from time to time, be established in the state, as determined by the state veterans' advisory committee and approved by the legislative fiscal committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:11-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 11-b
41:11-b Enforcement of Regulations.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates a regulation established under RSA 41:11 or 41:11-a, and for which no penalty is otherwise provided under title XXI pertaining to motor vehicles, shall be guilty of a violation.