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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:126 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 126
282-A:126 Subpoenas; Witness's and Sheriff's Fees.
Status: in_force

I. In the case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, any court of this state within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on or within the jurisdiction of which said person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the commissioner of the department of employment security, the chairman of an appeal tribunal, or any duly authorized representative of either of them, shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before the commissioner, the chairman of an appeal tribunal or any duly authorized representative of either of them, there to produce evidence if so ordered or there to give testimony touching the matter under investigation or in question; and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by said court as a contempt thereof. II. Any person who, without just cause, shall fail or refuse to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records, if it is in his power so to do, in obedience to a subpoena of the commissioner, the chairman of an appeal tribunal, or any duly authorized representative of either of them, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense. III. A witness subpoenaed pursuant to this chapter shall be allowed fees at the rate established for a witness in the superior court. A sheriff shall be allowed the customary fees for service and travel. Such fees shall be deemed a part of the expenses of administering this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:10 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 10
178:10 Liquor and Wine Representative License.
Status: in_force

I. A liquor and wine representative license shall authorize its holder to offer for sale or solicit orders for the sale of liquor in this state. II. Liquor and wine representative licenses shall be issued only to persons designated as authorized New Hampshire representatives by liquor and wine vendor licensees. Liquor and wine vendors shall not designate more than one representative for any brand. III. A liquor and wine representative may employ sales persons, who shall carry a copy of the representative's license and a letter of authorization from the representative when working in this state. IV. A liquor and wine representative may not hold any other license except a liquor and wine vendor license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437:7 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 7
437:7 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

I. The license provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to breeders of dogs or cats that do not meet the definition of pet vendor in RSA 437:1, veterinarians, or the transfer of livestock or poultry. II. (a) A person who has previously not met the requirements for licensure as a pet vendor but who intends to transfer more than 30 dogs or 30 cats in a year may apply to the commissioner for an exemption from licensure as a pet vendor if he or she meets the following criteria: (1) The person has transferred fewer than 30 dogs or 30 cats annually in the previous 4 12-month periods beginning January 1 and running through the following December 31; and (2) The person has not been required to register as a pet vendor in the previous 4 12-month periods beginning January 1 and running through the following December 31. (b) The commissioner shall make a determination on such exemption within 15 days of its submission. Such exemption shall expire on the June 30 following its issuance. (c) A person exempt from licensure as a pet vendor under this paragraph may transfer no more than 15 dogs or 15 cats in addition to the 30 dog or 30 cat limit in subparagraph (a) within the period his or her exemption is valid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:6 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 6
553:6 Minor Executor.
Status: in_force

If a minor, appointed executor, comes of age and requests it, administration on the estate not before administered shall be granted to him; and the administration before granted shall be revoked unless it was granted to a co-executor, in which case the minor shall be a joint executor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:41 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 41
304-C:41 Binding Effect of Operating Agreements.
Status: in_force

I. A person that becomes a member or manager of a limited liability company is deemed to assent to the operating agreement. II. Subject to RSA 304-C:125, a transferee of a limited liability company interest is bound by the operating agreement whether or not the transferee signs the operating agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-F:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-F / Section 2
415-F:2 Applicability and Scope.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise specifically provided in RSA 415-F:4, this chapter shall apply to: (a) All Medicare supplement policies delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after January 1, 1995; and (b) All certificates issued under group Medicare supplement policies, which certificates have been delivered or issued for delivery in this state. II. This chapter shall not apply to a policy of one or more employers or labor organizations, or of the trustees of a fund established by one or more employers or labor organizations, or combination thereof, for employees or former employees or a combination of employees or former employees, or for members or former members, or a combination of members or former members, of the labor organizations. III. Except as otherwise specifically provided in RSA 415-F:5, III, the provisions of this chapter are not intended to prohibit or apply to insurance policies or health care benefit plans, including group conversion policies, provided to Medicare eligible persons, which policies are not marketed or held to be Medicare supplement policies or benefit plans.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-b
415:6-b Coverage of Certain Psychiatric and Psychological Services.
Status: in_force

No accident or health insurance policy issued, renewed or continued on or after January 1, 1993, shall contain any provision denying insurance benefits for psychiatric or psychological services, including psychological examinations, solely because they are rendered to an insured or a dependent in compliance with the lawful order of any court of this state. Benefits for such services shall be at least as favorable as for other psychiatric or psychological services, including psychological examinations, and shall be subject to the same dollar limits, deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance factors and to terms and conditions of the policy or certificate, including any managed care provisions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 13
420-G:13 Approval of Rate Filings.
Status: in_force

No policy or contract of insurance or any certificate under such policy or contract or other evidence of coverage shall be issued to a small employer or an individual under this chapter until the premium rates have been filed and approved by the commissioner. The commissioner shall approve or disapprove such rates within 30 days of receipt. The commissioner may disapprove rate filings if the commissioner finds such rates to be excessive, inadequate, or contrary to the intent of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 534:18 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 534 / Section 18
534:18 Place.
Status: in_force

If the court is not in session when any such writ is made returnable it shall be returned to any justice of the court as if it were issued by and returnable to him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:5-a — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 5-a
511:5-a Indexing Trustee Process.
Status: in_force

I. Trustee process shall not constitute an attachment upon real estate, unless: (a) The trustee is named in the caption of the case for which he is recording the trustee process; (b) The person for whom the trustee is acting in his capacity as trustee is named in the caption of the case for which the trustee is recording the trustee process; and (c) The trustee process specifically recites that the real estate standing in the name of the trustee is attached. II. Whenever trustee process, which conforms to paragraph I, is recorded, the register of deeds shall include the name of the trustee in the index required by RSA 511:5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:3 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 3
207:3 Lawful Methods of Taking.
Status: in_force

I. Wildlife shall be taken in the daytime between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset with a gun, firearm, muzzleloader, or an air rifle which produces a quantity of foot-pounds of kinetic energy at the muzzle set by the executive director in rules adopted under RSA 541-A, fired at arm's length, bow and arrow or crossbow, or a rifle chambered in a straight-walled pistol cartridge of .357 caliber or greater in any area where hunting is restricted to handgun or pistol, unless otherwise specifically permitted. An air rifle may be used to take small game. An air rifle may be used to take moose, bear, or deer, however, the foot-pounds of kinetic energy at the muzzle required for each type of animal shall be set by the executive director in rules adopted under RSA 541-A. The executive director shall specify the method and manner of taking small game, moose, bear, or deer with an air rifle in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. A full automatic rifle shall not be used at any time. A semi-automatic rifle may be used provided it is loaded with no more than 6 rounds of ammunition at any time. A full jacketed metal case bullet shall not be used, either in its original form or any alteration thereof. III. Paragraph II shall not apply to the use of .22 or smaller caliber rimfire firearms. IV. A person may take wildlife during the open season therefor with the aid of a dog, unless otherwise specifically prohibited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 102:4 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 102 / Section 4
102:4 Membership.
Status: in_force

Any permanent fireman in this state who prior to July 1, 1967 accepted the provisions of this chapter shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of this system thereafter, unless on or before November 30, 1967 or May 1, 1968 he files with the board of trustees, on a form prescribed by the board, a notice of his election to become a member as of January 1, 1968 or July 1, 1968 of the New Hampshire Retirement system as provided by RSA 100-A:3, II, in which event his entitlement to the benefits provided under this system shall cease as of December 31, 1967 or June 30, 1968. Any permanent fireman who prior to July 1, 1967 did not accept the provisions of this chapter or any person who becomes a permanent fireman on or after that date shall be ineligible to make application to accept the provisions of this chapter and shall not be entitled to the benefits hereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 12
143:12 Registration by Nonresident Vendors.
Status: in_force

No beverage or beverage concentrate, for retail sale, manufactured out of the state, shall be sold or offered for sale within the state unless the same has first been registered by its manufacturer or by the manufacturer's agent with the department of health and human services. Such registration shall be in form similar to that provided in RSA 143:11 and shall be issued subject to suspension, revocation, and cancellation as elsewhere specified in this subdivision for licenses. An annual registration fee established by rule under RSA 143:6, II(a), to defray the cost of inspection and analysis of all the products of the same manufacturing plant, shall be paid to the department of health and human services by the manufacturer, importer, agent, or vendor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 75:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 75 / Section 2
75:2 Distinct Interests.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to the selectmen that several persons are owners of distinct interests in the same real estate, or that one person is owner of land and another is the owner of any building, timber, or wood standing thereon, or ores or minerals therein, they may, upon request, appraise such interests and assess the same to the owners thereof separately, except as provided in RSA 75:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:16 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 16
38:16 Damages.
Status: in_force

If the municipality shall not agree with the owner of the property referenced in RSA 38:15 as to damages, either party may apply to the superior court in the county where the town or district is located, or if the municipality is a village district then to the board of selectmen of the town or towns within which the village district is situated, to have the same laid out and the damages determined and proceedings thereon shall be as upon a petition for the laying out of a highway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-B:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-B / Section 2
328-B:2 Definitions.
Status: repealed

In this chapter: I. "Applicant" means a person who has submitted to the executive director an application for a license pursuant to this chapter. II. "Advisory board" means the advisory board of massage therapists. III. "Compensation" means the receipt of: (a) Money, goods, services, or other things of value; or (b) A promise to deliver money, goods, services, or other things of value. IV. "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification. V. "Licensee" means a person to whom a license has been issued pursuant to this chapter. VI. "Massage" means the application of a system of structured touch which includes holding, pressure, positioning, or causing movement, by manual means, for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health and well-being of the client. Massage is designed to promote general relaxation, improve movement, relieve somatic and muscular pain or dysfunction, stress and muscle tension, and provide for general health enhancement, personal growth, and the organization, balance, and integration of the body. VII. [Repealed.] VIII. "Massage therapist" means a licensed individual who performs massage for compensation. Titles used may include: massage therapist, massage practitioner, bodywork practitioner, bodyworker, muscle therapist, massotherapist, or somatic therapist practitioner. A massage therapist uses visual, kinesthetic, and palpatory skills to assess the body, and may evaluate the client's condition to the extent of determining whether massage is indicated or contraindicated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:18 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 18
41:18 Deputy Town Clerk.
Status: in_force

Each town may have a deputy town clerk who shall be qualified in the same manner as the town clerk and who shall perform all the duties of the town clerk in case of his or her absence by sickness, resignation, or otherwise subject to the provisions of RSA 669:65. A deputy town clerk appointed hereunder shall be appointed by the elected town clerk with the approval of the selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-F:1-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-F / Section 1-a
188-F:1-a Transfer Authorized.
Status: in_force

All functions, powers, duties, books, papers, records, and property of every kind, tangible and intangible, real and personal, possessed, controlled, or used by the former department of regional community-technical colleges as of the effective date of this section are hereby transferred to and vested in the board of trustees of the community college system of New Hampshire established in RSA 188-F:4. Nothing in this section shall transfer real property commonly associated with the McAuliffe-Shepard discovery center or the police standards and training council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 102:7 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 102 / Section 7
102:7 Individual Accounts.
Status: in_force

The retirement board shall establish and keep a record of the individual account of each fireman accepting the provisions of this chapter. Each individual account shall state the fireman's age, annual salary, length of service, date of retirement, total payments to the retirement fund, and total benefits or compensation received.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 666:13 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 666 / Section 13
666:13 Impounding Ballots.
Status: in_force

If directed by the attorney general as part of his enforcement of the election laws, the state police which he designates shall collect all ballots requested from the town and city clerks who have custody of the ballots. The state police shall deliver the ballots to the public facility which is designated by the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:10-1009 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 10-1009
564-B:10-1009 Beneficiary's Consent, Release, or Ratification.
Status: in_force

A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary for breach of trust if the beneficiary, consented to the conduct constituting the breach, released the trustee from liability for the breach, or ratified the transaction constituting the breach, unless: (1) the consent, release, or ratification of the beneficiary was induced by improper conduct of the trustee; or (2) at the time of the consent, release, or ratification, the beneficiary did not know of the beneficiary's rights or of the material facts relating to the breach.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 199:12 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 199 / Section 12
199:12 Hearing.
Status: in_force

The hearing shall be closed within 60 days. The state board of education shall hear all parties interested who desire to be heard, and shall make a decision in writing and file it with the clerk of the district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:14 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 14
339:14 Stamping.
Status: in_force

Each manufacturer of leather shall have the exclusive right of stamping leather by him manufactured with the initials of his Christian name and the whole of his surname, and the name of the town of his abode; and such stamp shall be deemed a warranty that the leather so stamped is merchantable, made of good materials and well manufactured.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:37 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 37
284:37 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person violating any provision of RSA 284:35 or 36 shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 499:1 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 499 / Section 1
499:1 Appointment.
Status: in_force

The justices of the superior court shall appoint a clerk for each county; except that for Hillsborough county a clerk may be appointed for the court facility in Manchester serving the northern district of Hillsborough county and a clerk may be appointed for the court facility in Nashua serving the southern district of Hillsborough county. Any clerk may be removed at the pleasure of the court in accordance with personnel rules established by the supreme court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:40 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 40
466:40 Mutilation Prohibited.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall crop or cut or cause to be cropped or cut off the whole or any part of the ear of a dog, unless such person is a veterinarian duly registered under the provisions of RSA 332-B and unless such operation is performed while the dog is under an anesthetic, shall be fined not more than $250.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-Q:2 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-Q / Section 2
106-Q:2 Prohibition of Sanctuary Policies.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly prohibited by state or federal law, local governmental entities may not prohibit or impede any state or federal law enforcement agency from complying with title 8 of the United States Code.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:52-c — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 52-c
318:52-c Sale of Hypodermic Syringes and Needles.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall sell, furnish, or give to any person, under 18 years of age, an instrument commonly known as a hypodermic syringe or hypodermic needle without the written or oral prescription of a licensed physician, physician associate, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse, unless the recipient is acting as an authorized agent for another as defined in RSA 318:42. Such prescription shall contain the name and address of the patient, the date of the prescription, the description of the instrument prescribed, and the number of instruments prescribed. II. The following conditions shall apply to all purchases of hypodermic syringes or needles: (a) Retailers and dispensers of hypodermic syringes, needles, or any instrument adapted for the administration of drugs by injection shall provide to each purchaser at the time of purchase information regarding the safe disposal of hypodermic syringes or needles, including local disposal locations or a telephone number to call for such information, if appropriate. (b) Retailers and dispensers shall also provide purchasers with information on drug addiction treatment, including a local telephone number to get assistance, if appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265-A:35 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265-A / Section 35
265-A:35 Probationary Licenses.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who shall apply for reissuance of his or her driver's license following revocation or suspension for an offense under RSA 265:79, RSA 265-A:2, RSA 265-A:3, or RSA 265-A:43 for an offense involving a vehicle is an "at risk" driver and his or her driver's license shall be probationary for at least 5 years following the date of reissuance. II. No holder of a probationary license shall drive or attempt to drive a vehicle upon any way when he or she is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any controlled drug, prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, or any other chemical substance, natural or synthetic, which impairs a person's ability to drive or any combination of intoxicating liquor and controlled drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or any other chemical substances, natural or synthetic, which impair a person's ability to drive so that the alcohol concentration is 0.03 or more. Driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.03 or more is a per se violation of a probationary license and subjects the probationary license holder to administrative suspension of his or her driver's license for not less than 90 days and not more than 180 days. Such administrative suspension shall be in addition to any court imposed suspension or revocation periods. III. Any probationary license holder whom the police have reasonable cause to believe is driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.03 or more and who refuses to submit to a test for alcohol concentration shall have his or her driver's license administratively suspended for a period of 90 days.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 30-B:10 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 30-B / Section 10
30-B:10 Penalty for Delivery of Articles.
Status: in_force

I. A person convicted of violating any of the provisions of RSA 30-B:9 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, except as provided in paragraph II. II. A person convicted of violating any of the provisions of RSA 30-B:9, if the article involved is a weapon, article that may be used to escape from the facility, or any article the possession of which is unlawful, shall be guilty of a class B felony; otherwise, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for such a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:51 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 51
568:51 Penalty.
Status: in_force

If a debtor, or any officer of a corporation against which a petition in insolvency is pending, shall wilfully omit to file a list or schedule as ordered, or shall wilfully and fraudulently give false information or neglect to give true information to the assignee in relation to the estate or the claims of creditors, or to do any act or to furnish or discover any evidence in his power or knowledge material to the just settlement of the estate, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.