FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:26 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 26
669:26 Absentee Voting.
Status: in_force

I. Every town which has adopted an official ballot system for town elections as provided in RSA 669:12 or 669:13 shall provide for absentee voting. Any eligible voter who is absent from such a town on the day of a town election, or who cannot appear in public on election day because of his or her observance of a religious commitment, or who, by reason of physical disability, is unable to vote in person may vote at a town election in accordance with the provisions of this section and RSA 669:27-669:29. A person who is unable to appear at any time during polling hours at his or her polling place because of an employment obligation shall be considered absent for purposes of this section and RSA 669:27-669:29. For the purposes of this section, the term "employment" shall include the care of children and infirm adults, with or without compensation. II. When the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, blizzard warning, or ice storm warning for election day applicable to the town: (a) A person who is elderly or infirm or who has a physical disability, who otherwise would have voted in person but has concerns for his or her safety traveling in the storm, shall be considered absent for purposes of this section and RSA 669:27-669:29 and may vote absentee on the Monday immediately prior to the election. (b) A person who cares for children or infirm adults who reasonably anticipates that school, child care, or adult care will be canceled, who otherwise would have voted in person but will be deterred from voting by the need to care for children or infirm adults, shall be considered absent for purposes of this section and RSA 669:27-669:29 and may vote absentee on the Monday immediately prior to the election. (c) As required by RSA 652:20, the clerk's office shall be open to receive applications for absentee ballots, to provide voters the opportunity to complete absentee ballots, and to receive returned ballots on the Monday immediately prior to an election at a minimum from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk may designate a deputy clerk or assistant to provide this service, provided the individual has taken the oath of office and has been trained in the requirements for using an absentee ballot and the procedures for issuing and receiving absentee ballots.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-G:2 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-G / Section 2
384-G:2 Extension of Credit.
Status: in_force

Any bank may, subject to any limitations on lending authorities contained in its charter or otherwise imposed by law and subject to the other provisions of this chapter, offer and extend credit under a revolving credit plan to a borrower and in connection therewith may charge and collect periodic interest, interest charges and other charges permitted by this chapter and may take such security as collateral in connection therewith as may be acceptable to the bank. Without limitation of the foregoing, credit may be extended under a revolving credit plan by a bank's acquisition of obligations arising out of the honoring by a merchant, a bank or other financial institution, whether chartered or organized under the laws of this or any other state, the District of Columbia, the United States or any district, territory or possession of the United States, or any foreign country, or a government or governmental subdivision or agency of a credit device made available to a borrower under a plan, whether directly or indirectly by means of telephone, point-of-sale terminal, automated teller machine or other electronic or similar device or through the mails.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3-a — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 3-a
205:3-a Authority to Take Real Property by Eminent Domain Limited.
Status: in_force

In undertaking redevelopment projects pursuant to this chapter, a housing authority shall have the power to take real property by eminent domain. The power of eminent domain shall be used only for the purpose of acquiring real property that will be put to public use, as defined in RSA 205:3-b.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:4-b — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 4-b
651:4-b Presentence Investigation of Members and Veterans of the Armed Forces.
Status: in_force

I. When a defendant appears in court and is convicted of a crime, the court shall inquire whether the defendant is currently serving in or is a veteran of the armed forces. II. If the defendant is currently serving in the armed forces or is a veteran and has been diagnosed as having a mental illness by a qualified psychiatrist or clinical psychologist or physician, the court may: (a) Order that the person preparing the presentence investigation report under RSA 651:4, I consult with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the adjutant general, the division of veterans services, or another agency or person with suitable knowledge or experience, for the purpose of providing the court with information regarding treatment options available to the defendant, including federal, state, and local programming; and (b) Consider the treatment recommendations of any diagnosing or treating mental health professionals together with the treatment options available to the defendant in imposing sentence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:41 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 41
204-C:41 Requests for Appropriations.
Status: in_force

I. To assure the continued operation and solvency of the authority for the carrying out of its corporate purposes, the chairperson of the authority shall, not later than the twentieth legislative day of each session of the general court, submit to the chairperson of the house finance committee a written request for an appropriation for the sum, if any, required to insure that the bond reserve funds established under RSA 204-C:40 equal the bond reserve fund requirement. All sums appropriated by the general court, if any, paid to the authority pursuant to this section shall be deposited by the authority in the bond reserve fund. II. All amounts paid over to the authority by the state pursuant to this section shall constitute and be accounted for as advances by the state to the authority and, subject to the rights of the holders of any bonds or notes of the authority theretofore or thereafter issued, shall be repaid to the state without interest from all available operating revenues of the authority in excess of amounts required for the payment of obligations of the authority, the bond reserve funds and operating expenses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:48 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 48
12-G:48 Authority of Pilot.
Status: in_force

Any pilot appointed by the authority, who has given security for the faithful discharge of his or her duties, may take charge of any vessel, except pleasure or fishing vessels, or a vessel of 150 gross tons and under, and shall pilot such vessel into and out of the river and harbor of the Piscataqua, first showing to the master thereof the pilot's appointment if requested.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:30-e — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 30-e
212:30-e Sale of Venison Raised by Licensed Propagators.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 208:11, deer carcasses or venison, including the species red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), but not including Virginia white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) raised within the state by persons holding a valid permit issued pursuant to RSA 212:25, may be possessed, bought and sold pursuant to the requirements set forth in this section. II. The sale of Virginia white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) carcasses or venison for food shall be prohibited. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the hunting or taking of Virginia white-tailed deer by a person hunting with permission on premises authorized pursuant to RSA 212:25 for the taking of Virginia white-tailed deer. The provisions of RSA 208:11 shall apply to all Virginia white-tailed deer so taken. III. For each sale of deer carcasses or venison as permitted by this section, there shall be a bill of sale bearing the date of purchase, the species of venison, the total weight of the deer carcass or venison, the name and address of the purchaser, and the name, address and permit number of the propagator making the sale. The bill of sale shall remain with the deer carcass or venison as long as it remains in this state. IV. The propagator making the sale shall provide bills of sale in duplicate, one copy of which shall be given to the customer, and the other copy of which shall be retained as a file copy by the propagator and shall be available for inspection by any agent of the executive director. V. No person other than one licensed to propagate deer, including the species red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), shall be permitted to sell deer carcasses or venison pursuant to this section; provided, however, a person who has obtained the appropriate resident or nonresident wholesaler's license described in RSA 212:30-d, III shall be permitted to purchase deer carcasses or venison pursuant to this section for resale. VI. Any person convicted under this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person and guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:34 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 34
304-B:34 Distribution Upon Withdrawal.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this subdivision, upon withdrawal any withdrawing partner is entitled to receive any distribution to which he is entitled under the partnership agreement and, if not otherwise provided in the agreement, he is entitled to receive, within a reasonable time after withdrawal, the fair value of his interest in the limited partnership as of the date of withdrawal based upon his right to share in distributions from the limited partnership.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:3-310 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 3-310
383-E:3-310 Authorizing Commencement of Operations.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the information described in RSA 383-E:3-309, the commissioner shall cause an examination to be made. If the commissioner determines that all requirements of the approval have been satisfied, the commissioner shall issue a certificate authorizing the credit union to commence operations. The cost of such examination shall be paid by the credit union.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 201-D:1 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 201-D / Section 1
201-D:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Accredited library" means a member library which meets the standards of the highest category of affiliation, including providing specified services to other area libraries. II. "Associate library" means a member library which meets the basic standards for affiliation. III. "Certified library" means a member library which meets the standards for the middle category of affiliation, including providing specified services to nearby libraries. IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources. V. "Cooperative" means any joint effort by 2 or more libraries to improve library service. VI. "Development system" means the statewide library development system, a network of public and other than public libraries cooperating in communities, regions and statewide to provide better library service. VII. "Member library" means a public library which has been granted associate, certified, or accredited status by the commissioner. VIII. "Public library" means a library which provides customary services, without charge, to all the residents of a town, city, or larger area. IX. "Other than public library" means a school, college or university, medical, business or other special library.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:9-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 9-a
659:9-a City Clerk Uniform Practices.
Status: in_force

The city clerk shall establish uniform practices and procedures that conform to state and federal law for the conduct of elections at all polling places within the city. The moderators and other election officials who conduct elections at the individual polling places within the city shall comply with the uniform procedures established for the city by the city clerk. The secretary of state shall resolve any conflicting interpretations of state and federal laws arising between the city clerk and other election officials. The legislative body of any city may vote to have the duties of the ward officers relative to the selection and equipping of polling places assigned to the city clerk.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:7 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 7
207:7 Hunting from Motor Vehicle, OHRV, Snowmobile, Boat, or Aircraft.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall take or attempt to take wild birds or wild animals from a motor vehicle, OHRV, snowmobile as defined in RSA 215-C:1, boat, aircraft or other craft propelled by mechanical power. II. No person shall have or carry, in or on a motor vehicle, OHRV, snowmobile, or aircraft, when moving, a cocked crossbow, a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun, muzzleloader, or air rifle, except a person or a person's agent while in the act of protecting his or her interest in their livestock or crops. Except when crossing or traveling on a public way, such person or the person's agent may carry a loaded rifle or shotgun, muzzleloader, or air rifle while traveling through or between farming or agricultural areas while in the course of protecting his or her interest in their livestock or crops. III. No person shall have in or on a boat or other craft while being propelled by mechanical power, or in a boat or other craft being towed by a boat or other craft propelled by mechanical power, a cocked crossbow, a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun, muzzleloader, or air rifle. IV. The provisions of this section shall not apply to law enforcement officers carrying guns or firearms in the line of duty. V. The provisions of this section shall not apply to shooting of injured or crippled waterfowl from a motorized watercraft while in the sea duck hunting area.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:87-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 87-b
261:87-b Special Number Plates for Veterans.
Status: in_force

I. The director is hereby authorized to issue special number plates to be used on motor vehicles owned by veterans of the United States armed services, in lieu of other number plates. The design of these special plates shall be determined by the commissioner, and shall be distinct from the design or designs of those plates issued under RSA 261:86. Such plates shall be issued to veterans as defined in RSA 21:50, I(a) and veterans discharged or released from duty in the United States armed forces with a general discharge under honorable conditions upon application, proof of veteran status in a form authorized by RSA 21:50, I(b), and payment of the regular motor vehicle registration fee and the $4 per plate fees under RSA 261:75. The director shall also issue such plates to any person providing proof of honorable discharge from the armed services of any nation allied with the United States during World War II and proof of such person's service during World War II. Renewals of such special number plates shall be charged the fee assessed for standard motor vehicles as prescribed under RSA 261:141. The plates furnished pursuant to this section are non-transferable, except that the surviving spouse may use the plates indefinitely after the death of the veteran until the date that the surviving spouse remarries. II. For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is owned by a veteran if the veteran is the motor vehicle's owner under RSA 259:72, I, or if the legal ownership of the motor vehicle is held by a trust established by the veteran and the veteran has use of the motor vehicle or the motor vehicle is used for the transportation of the veteran. The director shall establish the documentation required for a motor vehicle held in trust to be eligible for plates under this section. The director shall not issue more than one set of plates under this section to any trust. A trustee of the trust or the administrator of the estate may be fined up to $500 for failing to return within 60 days of the death of the veteran any plates issued under this section for a motor vehicle held in trust.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:1 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 1
430:1 State Entomologist.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall, subject to the personnel laws of the state, employ an assistant who shall be known as the state entomologist and who shall be fully qualified by scientific training and experience and who, under the direction of the commissioner, shall be in charge of the suppression of pests as provided for in this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-B:27 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-B / Section 27
170-B:27 Readoption.
Status: in_force

I. Any adoptee may be readopted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All provisions relating to the birth parent or parents shall apply to the adoptive parent or parents except that in no case of readoption shall a birth parent be made a party to the proceedings, nor shall the surrender of parental rights by a birth parent be necessary. For purposes of service of process, necessary parties and surrender, the adoptive parent or parents shall be substituted for the birth parent. II. The court may validate and issue an adoption decree for an adoption finalized in another jurisdiction, provided that evidence satisfactory to the court is produced to demonstrate the validity of such adoption. For the purposes of this paragraph, satisfactory evidence includes documentation from the United States Department of Justice or the United States Department of State that a legal adoption has been completed in another country. Probate court rules shall specify such acceptable documentation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 290:19 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 290 / Section 19
290:19 Court Determination.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding other provisions of this subdivision, the court of probate for the residence of the deceased may award custody and control to the person determined by the court most fit and appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of custody and control, and may make decisions regarding the subject's remains if those having custody and control cannot agree. The following provisions apply to court determinations under this section: I. Before the subject's death, the subject or subject's legal representative may file a petition regarding custody and control of the subject's remains. II. A relative of the subject may file such a petition. III. A person who claims and establishes through evidence that person has or had a closer personal relationship to the subject than the next of kin may file a petition, if that person lived with the subject and was not in the employ of the subject or the subject's family. IV. If the next of kin is 2 or more persons with the same relationship to the subject, and the next of kin cannot, by majority vote, make a decision regarding the subject's remains, 2 or more persons who have custody or control or a funeral director may file a petition asking the court to make a determination in the matter. The court shall consider the following in making its determination: (a) The reasonableness and practicality of the proposed arrangement. (b) The degree of the personal relationship between the subject and each of the 2 or more persons with custody and control. (c) The desires of the person or persons who are ready, able and willing to pay the costs of the arrangements. (d) The convenience and needs of other family and friends wishing to pay respects. (e) The expressed written desires of the subject. (f) The degree to which the arrangements would allow maximum participation by all wishing to pay respect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 545-A:2 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 545-A / Section 2
545-A:2 Insolvency.
Status: in_force

I. A debtor is insolvent if the sum of the debtor's debts is greater than all of the debtor's assets at a fair valuation. II. A debtor who is generally not paying his debts as they become due is presumed to be insolvent. III. A partnership is insolvent under paragraph I if the sum of the partnership's debts is greater than the aggregate, at a fair valuation, of all of the partnership's assets and the sum of the excess of the value of each general partner's nonpartnership assets over the partner's nonpartnership debts. IV. Assets under this section do not include property that has been transferred, concealed, or removed with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors or that has been transferred in a manner making the transfer voidable under this chapter. V. Debts under this section do not include an obligation to the extent it is secured by a valid lien on property of the debtor not included as an asset.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:3-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 3-b
21-I:3-b Deputy Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of administrative services shall nominate a deputy commissioner as provided in RSA 21-I:2, II. The deputy commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner and such other duties as are provided by law. II. The salary of the deputy commissioner shall be determined after assessment and review of the appropriate temporary letter grade allocation in RSA 94:1-a, I(b) for the position which shall be conducted pursuant to RSA 94:1-d and RSA 14:14-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:27 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 27
365:27 Notice.
Status: in_force

Orders of the commission granting authority or permission to do any act or thing need not be served; but the exercise in any part of the authority or permission granted in any such order shall charge the party so exercising such authority or permission with full knowledge of said order; and such party shall comply with all requirements thereof, and fully conform thereto.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 550:2 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 550 / Section 2
550:2 Citation to Fiduciary.
Status: in_force

The judge of probate may on his own motion issue a citation directed to any fiduciary appointed by or responsible to the probate court, requiring such fiduciary to appear before him to inform the court concerning any matters related to his trust over which the court has jurisdiction, and upon due notice and hearing, may make such order or decree as appears to the judge to be proper.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:17 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-B / Section 17
326-B:17 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse; Initial License by Examination.
Status: in_force

I. The board shall administer the examination to applicants for licensure as RN's or LPN's. II. The office may employ, contract, and cooperate with any entity in the preparation and process for determining results of a valid, reliable, legally defensible, and uniform licensure examination. When such an examination is utilized, the board and the office shall restrict access to questions and answers. III. The board shall determine whether a license examination may be repeated, the frequency of reexamination, and any requisite education prior to reexamination. IV. An applicant for licensure by examination to practice as an RN or LPN who successfully meets the requirements of this section shall be entitled to licensure as an RN or LPN, whichever is applicable. V. Applicants for licensure by exam as an RN or LPN shall graduate from or verify successful completion and eligibility for graduation from a board approved nursing education program or a program that meets criteria comparable to those established by the board. VI. An internationally educated applicant for RN or LPN licensure by examination shall meet the requirements as established by the board.