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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 11
418:11 Institutions.
Status: in_force

A society may create, maintain, and operate, or may establish organizations to operate, not-for-profit institutions to further the purposes permitted in RSA 418:4, I(b). Such institutions may furnish services free or at a reasonable charge. Any real or personal property owned, held or leased by the society for this purpose shall be reported in every annual statement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-M:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-M / Section 4
402-M:4 Confidentiality of Certain Proceedings and Records.
Status: in_force

I. Except as set forth in this section, all administrative and judicial proceedings arising under this chapter shall be held privately unless a public hearing is requested by the insurer, and all proceedings, hearing, notices, correspondence, reports, orders, records, and other information in the possession of the commissioner or the department relating to the supervision of any insurer are confidential and shall not be subject to RSA 91-A, shall not be subject to subpoena, and shall not be subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any private civil action. However, the commissioner may use the documents, materials, or other information in the furtherance of any regulatory or legal action brought as part of the commissioner's official duties. II. The personnel of the department shall have access to these proceedings, hearings, notices, correspondence, reports, orders, records, or information as permitted by the commissioner. Neither the commissioner nor any person who receive documents, materials, or other information while acting under the authority of the commissioner shall be permitted or required to testify in any private civil action concerning any confidential documents, materials, or information subject to paragraph I. III. The commissioner may share the notices, correspondence, reports, orders, records, or information with other state, federal, and international regulatory agencies, with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and with state, federal, and international law enforcement authorities if the commissioner determines that the disclosure is necessary or proper for the enforcement of the laws of this or another state of the United States; provided, that the recipient agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the documents, material, or other information. No waiver of any applicable privilege or claim of confidentiality shall occur as a result of the sharing of documents, materials, or other information pursuant to this paragraph. IV. This section shall not apply to proceedings under RSA 402-C or to hearings, notices, correspondence, reports, orders, records, or other information obtained upon the appointment of a receiver for the insurer by a court of competent jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-A:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-A / Section 5
169-A:5 Financial Arrangements.
Status: in_force

The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the governor, may arrange for any payments necessary to discharge financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder, provided that such payments shall be a charge upon the funds of the respective institution involved.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:37 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 37
378:37 New Hampshire Energy Policy.
Status: in_force

The general court declares that it shall be the energy policy of this state to meet the energy needs of the citizens and businesses of the state at the lowest reasonable cost while providing for the reliability and diversity of energy sources; to maximize the use of cost effective energy efficiency and other demand side resources; and to protect the safety and health of the citizens, the physical environment of the state, and the future supplies of resources, with consideration of the financial stability of the state's utilities. It is the policy of the sovereign state of New Hampshire and purpose of this chapter to use market and regulatory mechanisms to promote affordable, reliable, diverse, and secure energy resources for the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and its physical environment. I. New Hampshire shall promote the development of resources to achieve the purpose of this chapter, fostering a range of technology types, including reliable, on-demand, diverse, and firm energy resources, and distributed energy sources and storage capacities consistent with these goals, while allowing for customer choice. II. New Hampshire shall promote the development of resources, tools, and infrastructure to enhance the state's ability to ensure the state's energy independence by removing regulatory barriers to innovation to ensure that the state can procure affordable, reliable, diverse, and secure energy resources, including energy generation combined with storage, and consistent with RSA 362-F. III. New Hampshire shall allow market forces and market-based mechanisms to drive prudent use of energy resources. Government intervention to economically advantage one technology over another shall be time-limited, narrow, or necessary to achieve a specific policy goal. IV. New Hampshire shall pursue energy conservation and efficiency according to market principles in order to address market barriers, as regulated by policies for the public good and public health, and focus on market transformation in accordance with cost-effective fiscal strategies as authorized by the legislature, and consistent with RSA 374-F. V. New Hampshire shall maintain an environment that allows for accurate market signals while balancing affordable consumer prices, price stability, energy reliability, public health and safety, and the financial stability of utilities and energy suppliers. VI. State regulatory processes shall balance economic costs with the level of review necessary to ensure protection of the state's various interests, and where federal action is required, New Hampshire will collaborate to encourage expedited federal review and action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.52 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.52
293-A:8.52 Mandatory Indemnification.
Status: in_force

A corporation shall indemnify a director who was wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding to which the director was a party because he or she was a director of the corporation against expenses incurred by the director in connection with the proceeding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:69 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 69
304-C:69 Matters Requiring Majority Vote of the Disinterested Members.
Status: reserved

Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, matters reserved for decision by vote of the disinterested members shall be decided by majority vote of the disinterested members in accordance with RSA 304-C:117, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-B:11 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-B / Section 11
277-B:11 Employee Benefits and Other Insurance.
Status: in_force

I. An employee leasing company may sponsor and maintain employee benefits and welfare plans for its leased employees. Nothing in this section shall require an employee leasing company to provide comparable benefits to employees located at different work sites. II. An employee leasing company that provides health insurance benefits to its leased employees shall only provide such benefits: (a) Through a policy issued by an insurance carrier admitted to write such coverage in this state; or (b) Through a plan which has been qualified as a single employer plan under the provisions of ERISA. III. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 277-B:9, employees leased to a client company by an employee leasing company remain the employees of the client company for the purposes of general liability insurance, automobile insurance, fidelity bonds, surety bonds and employer's liability insurance carried by the client company. Employees leased to a client company by an employee leasing company are not deemed employees of the employee leasing company for purposes of general liability insurance, automobile insurance, fidelity bonds, surety bonds or employer's liability insurance carried by the leasing company, unless the employees are included by specific reference in the applicable insurance contract or bond.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 361-D:21 — NH Code / Title XXXIII-A / Chapter 361-D / Section 21
361-D:21 Renegotiations and Extensions.
Status: in_force

I. All disclosure requirements set forth in this chapter shall apply to the renegotiation of a lease. A renegotiation does not constitute a transaction subject to warranty or other provisions that apply to the sale of used vehicles under the laws of this state. II. The disclosure requirements shall not apply to any extension of a lease 6 months or less.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:85 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 85
304-C:85 Permitted Forms of Contributions.
Status: in_force

The contribution of a member to a limited liability company may be in cash, property, or services rendered, or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:36 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 36
41:36 Succession in Office.
Status: in_force

Whenever the term of office of a collector of taxes shall end, from whatever cause, his powers and authority shall cease and terminate and devolve upon his successor whenever he is elected or appointed. The selectmen shall cause an audit of his accounts to be made promptly and they shall make and commit to his successor new warrants directing him to collect the taxes therein committed to him. All books, records and papers of the outgoing collector shall be delivered to the selectmen by every person having possession thereof, and the selectmen shall deliver those needed for his work to the successor collector, and those not needed by the successor collector to the town clerk for care and preservation. The successor collector, whether appointed or elected, shall comply with all the requirements for a collector of taxes, and shall have full power and authority to perform all the acts and do all the things that his predecessor could have done had he remained in office, or that by law are given and granted to collectors of taxes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:22 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318-B / Section 22
318-B:22 Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negatived.
Status: in_force

In any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to negate any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained herein, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:14-g — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 14-g
189:14-g Teacher Signature Certification.
Status: in_force

I. A teacher applying for certification through the bureau of credentialing, department of education, shall complete and submit either a written application or an electronic application, both of which shall include a declaration and verification statement to read substantially as follows: "I hereby certify that I am the individual listed in this application, and that all information provided herein, including all accompanying documentation, is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge." II. Any willful misrepresentation or omission of facts shall constitute just cause for denial of certification or revocation of existing certifications, and possible criminal prosecution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 427:11 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 427 / Section 11
427:11 Misuse of Official Identification Marks.
Status: in_force

I. No brand manufacturer, printer, or other person, firm, or corporation shall cast, print, lithograph, or otherwise make any device containing any official mark or simulation thereof, or any label bearing any such mark or simulation, or any form of official certificate or simulation thereof, except as authorized by the commissioner. II. No person, firm, or corporation shall: (a) Forge any official device, mark, or certificate. (b) Without authorization from the commissioner, use any official device, mark, or certificate, or simulation thereof, or alter, detach, deface, or destroy any official device, mark, or certificate. (c) Contrary to the rules adopted by the commissioner, fail to use, or to detach, deface, or destroy any official device, mark, or certificate. (d) Knowingly possess, without promptly notifying the commissioner or his or her representative, any official device or any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official certificate or any device or label or any carcass of any animal, or part or product thereof, bearing any counterfeit, simulated, forged, or improperly altered official mark. (e) Knowingly make any false statement in any shipper's certificate or other nonofficial or official certificate provided for in the rules adopted by the commissioner. (f) Knowingly represent that any article has been inspected and passed or exempted under this subdivision when, in fact, it has not been so inspected and passed or exempted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-B:10-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-B / Section 10-a
402-B:10-a Expiration.
Status: in_force

An insurance adjuster license shall remain in effect unless revoked or suspended as long as the fee set forth in RSA 400-A:29 is paid and educational requirements for resident individual adjusters are met by the due date.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:46 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 46
200:46 Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma Inhalers Permitted.
Status: in_force

A pupil may possess and use a metered dose inhaler or a dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms, or before exercise to prevent the onset of asthmatic symptoms, if the following conditions are satisfied: I. The pupil has the written approval of the pupil's physician and, if the pupil is a minor, the written approval of the parent or guardian. The school shall obtain the following information from the pupil's physician: (a) The pupil's name. (b) The name and signature of the licensed prescriber and business and emergency numbers. (c) The name, route, and dosage of medication. (d) The frequency and time of medication administration or assistance. (e) The date of the order. (f) A diagnosis and any other medical conditions requiring medications, if not a violation of confidentiality or if not contrary to the request of the parent or guardian to keep confidential. (g) Specific recommendations for administration. (h) Any special side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions to be observed. (i) At least one emergency telephone number for contacting the parent or guardian. (j) The name of each required medication. II. The school principal or, if a school nurse is assigned to the pupil's school building, the school nurse shall receive copies of the written approvals required by paragraph I. III. The pupil's parent or guardian shall submit written verification from the physician confirming that the pupil has the knowledge and skills to safely possess and use an asthma inhaler in a school setting. IV. If the conditions provided in this section are satisfied, the pupil may possess and use the inhaler at school or at any school sponsored activity, event, or program. V. In this section, "physician" includes any physician or health practitioner with the authority to write prescriptions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:22-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 22-a
100-A:22-a Notice.
Status: in_force

Any officer or employee for whom membership in the retirement system first becomes optional under RSA 100-A:22 on or after July 1, 1989, shall be given by his employer within a reasonable time after the date upon which membership becomes optional written notice of his option to join the retirement system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-J:6 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-J / Section 6
490-J:6 Cases Already Filed in Court.
Status: in_force

I. Parties who have already initiated a proceeding by filing a petition with the court may jointly request the court to stay future action in the matter so the parties may engage in a collaborative process for resolution of the matter. Before signing a participation agreement, the parties shall file an assented to motion to stay the proceedings with the court. The case shall not proceed with the collaborative process unless the stay is granted by the court. An extension of the stay may be requested of the court by written agreement to continue the collaborative process. II. Either party can initiate a filing with the court to remove the stay and proceed with a litigated solution in the matter at any time. III. Any unilateral filing with the court terminates the collaborative case. The case shall be returned to the active docket. IV. A court shall provide parties notice and an opportunity to be heard before dismissing a case in which a notice of collaborative process is filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-C:49 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-C / Section 49
402-C:49 Reopening Liquidation.
Status: in_force

After the liquidation proceeding has been terminated and the liquidator discharged, the commissioner or other interested party may at any time petition the court to reopen the proceedings for good cause, including the discovery of additional assets. If the court is satisfied that there is justification for reopening, it shall so order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 233-A:10 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 233-A / Section 10
233-A:10 Public Boat Access Reports and Hearings.
Status: in_force

The fish and game department shall, before starting any project in the statewide public boat access program, comply with all state and federal requirements. Public boat access needs that do not meet the criteria for the use of federal funds may be constructed, refurbished or expanded by use of private or donated funds. Upon receipt of such funds, the department shall deposit them in the statewide public boat access fund established pursuant to RSA 233-A:13. The fish and game department shall provide an annual report to the advisory board, the speaker of the house, the senate president and the governor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 552:5 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 552 / Section 5
552:5 Neglect After Citation.
Status: in_force

If a person having in his custody a will neglects to deliver it to the court of probate, after being duly cited for that purpose, he may be imprisoned by warrant issued by the court until he shall deliver it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-B:6 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-B / Section 6
212-B:6 Fund Established; Continuing General Fund Appropriation to Match Donations.
Status: in_force

I. The state treasurer shall establish a separate nonlapsing account within the fish and game fund to be known as the nongame species account to which moneys obtained by the fish and game department shall be applied, including any federal moneys which become available from the federal government, any state funds appropriated, and all donations received. The state treasurer shall invest funds received specifically for deposit in the nongame species account as provided by law, and any interest received on such investments shall be credited to the nongame species account. The moneys in this account shall be used for the development and implementation of a comprehensive nongame species management program. II. The fish and game department shall issue a certificate of participation to any individual who donates not less than $10 to the nongame species account established in paragraph I. An amount equal to the moneys donated during any fiscal year under this paragraph up to and including a total of $100,000 shall be transferred annually to the nongame species account. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for such amount out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. This is a continuing appropriation. III. Gifts, grants, bequests, or donations made to this account shall not require consent or approval of the fish and game commission nor the governor or governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-C:51 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-C / Section 51
402-C:51 External Audit of Receiver's Books.
Status: in_force

The court in which the proceeding is pending may, as it deems desirable, cause audits to be made of the books of the commissioner relating to any receivership established under this chapter, and a report of each audit shall be filed with the commissioner and with the court. The books, records and other documents of the receivership shall be made available to the auditor at any time without notice. The expense of each audit shall be considered a cost of administration of the receivership.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:34 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 34
149-M:34 Prohibition; Schedule for Removal of Intentional and Incidental Amounts.
Status: in_force

The schedule for removal of lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium in any package or packaging component shall be as follows: I. No package or packaging component shall be offered for sale or for promotional purposes by its manufacturer or distributor in the state of New Hampshire which includes, in the package itself or in any packaging component, inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, or any other additives, any lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium which has been intentionally introduced as an element during manufacturing or distribution. This prohibition shall not apply to the incidental presence of any of these elements. II. No product shall be offered for sale or for promotional purposes by its manufacturer or distributor in the state of New Hampshire in a package which includes, in the package itself or in any of its packaging components, inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, or any other additives, any lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium which has been intentionally introduced as an element during manufacturing or distribution. This prohibition shall not apply to the incidental presence of any of these elements. III. The sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium incidentally present in any package or packaging component shall not exceed 100 parts per million by weight (0.01 percent).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:43 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 43
304-A:43 Accrual of Actions.
Status: in_force

The right to an account of his interest shall accrue to any partner, or his legal representative, as against the winding up partners or the surviving partners or the person or partnership continuing the business at the date of dissolution, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-D:8 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-D / Section 8
458-D:8 Waiver.
Status: in_force

In order to be exempted from attending a seminar, parties may fill out an exception affidavit in which they shall indicate that they meet one of the exceptions below. The affidavit may be obtained from the clerk of court and may be submitted at any time. Attendance at the seminar shall be waived under the following circumstances: I. A party is incarcerated. II. A party has previously attended the seminar. III. The office of child support enforcement services has brought an action to enforce or modify an existing order. IV. The court finds good cause to grant a waiver on any basis it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, transportation or child care. Time extensions may be granted.