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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:19 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 19
161-F:19 Litigation Prohibited.
Status: in_force

The long-term care ombudsman and all representatives of the office are prohibited from serving as legal representatives of any person before state or federal courts in any action that is related in any manner to the ongoing duties or responsibilities of the office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 391:5 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 391 / Section 5
391:5 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 352:11 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 352 / Section 11
352:11 Exemption From UCC.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subdivision shall prevail over conflicting or inconsistent provisions of RSA 382-A, the Uniform Commercial Code.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 435:39 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 435 / Section 39
435:39 Enforcement; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is hereby charged with administration and enforcement of the provisions of this subdivision, and is authorized to adopt and enforce all rules which he may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:58 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 58
31:58 Adoption of Provisions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of the foregoing section may be adopted by any town by a major vote of the legal voters thereof at any regular election duly warned and holden therein in the warrant for which due notice is given of the intention to act upon the matter. At such election the following question shall be submitted to the voters: "Are you in favor of adopting the law to provide a pension for firemen, police officers, and constables?" Said provisions may be adopted by any city by major vote of the city councils.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 82-A:11 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 82-A / Section 11
82-A:11 Books, Records, Papers and Other Documents.
Status: in_force

I. Every retailer maintaining a place of business in this state or required to file or actually filing in this state under this chapter and every taxpayer making direct tax payments to the department under this chapter shall keep books, records, papers and other documents which are adequate to reflect the information required by RSA 82-A:7 and 8 to be reported to the department by filing timely returns with the department. All books and records and other papers and documents required to be kept by this chapter shall be kept in the English language and shall, at all times during business hours of the day, be subject to inspection by the department or its duly authorized agents and employees. II. The retailer may, upon written authorization of the commissioner, destroy any returns or records, papers or memoranda pertaining to such returns upon the expiration of any period covered by such returns with respect to which the department is authorized to establish liability.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310 / Section 8
310:8 License Renewals and Reinstatements; Expiration and Lapse.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification shall issue licenses, as set forth in RSA 310:4, to applicants meeting the eligibility requirements as defined in statute, and rules adopted by each individual board. Any license obtained through the mistake or inadvertence of the executive director, or issued based on receipt of inaccurate information, shall be subject to revocation. II. Licenses issued by the office shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance except for those apprentices licensed for one year in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. The validity of issued licenses shall be in accordance with RSA 541-A:30 and subject to restrictions imposed through disciplinary and non-disciplinary remedial proceedings. The licensing terms established in this section shall supersede any conflicting terms established in a statute administered by a board listed in RSA 310:2. III. Applicants shall submit completed applications for renewal, the renewal fee, and any supporting documents required for renewal on or before the expiration of the license. Licenses shall expire when completed renewal applications, renewal fee, and supporting documents have not been filed by the expiration of the license and the holders of an expired license are not authorized to practice until the licenses have been reinstated. Expired licenses shall lapse one year from expiration. Holders of expired licenses shall not be able to renew, but shall be eligible to reinstate licenses by submitting an application and meeting the eligibility requirements as defined in statute, and rules adopted by each individual board. IV. The office of professional licensure and certification shall provide licensees notice of the need to complete their renewal applications at least 2 months before the date of expiration of their license. Failure to receive notice shall not relieve any licensee of the obligation to renew their license, comply with the rules of the office, the rules of the board, or this section. Timeliness of submission of renewal applications shall be evidenced by the date stamp of receipt, or for applications submitted electronically the electronic time stamp of submission. V. Upon the request of a licensee who is a member of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard and is called to active duty, the office of professional licensure and certification shall place the person's license on inactive status. The license may be reactivated within one year of the licensee's release from active status by payment of the renewal fee and with proof of completion of the most current continuing education requirement unless still within the renewal period.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:17 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 17
430:17 Fiscal Year.
Status: in_force

The fiscal year of each mosquito control district shall be concurrent with the fiscal year of the local governing body of that district; further, the mosquito abatement season shall be that season when the mosquito can be best contained on a temporary or permanent control basis.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 396:6 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 396 / Section 6
396:6 Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

The conservator shall have all the powers which could otherwise be exercised by the officers, trustees, and directors of such institution and whatever powers are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and he shall be subject to all the duties otherwise imposed upon them as extended or limited by this chapter, and by regulations promulgated by the commissioner under the provisions of RSA 396:1. The appointment of a conservator shall not affect any regulation hereunder in force at the time of his appointment nor the right of the commissioner to make further regulations hereunder. The compensation and expense of the conservator and his assistants and the other expense of the institution shall be paid from its assets upon order of the commissioner and shall be a lien thereon prior to any other lien. No officer, trustee, director, or stockholder shall be liable for any act of a conservator or in any respect for any result of conservatorship nor shall they be liable for any act of omission during the time that a conservator remains in possession of such institution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 1
12-A:1 Establishment.
Status: in_force

There shall be a department of natural and cultural resources under the executive direction of a commissioner of natural and cultural resources, consisting of a division of forests and lands, a division of parks and recreation, a division of libraries, a division of arts, and a division of historical resources, which shall also be known as the state historic preservation office. The department's purpose shall be to ensure the efficient coordinated function of the 5 divisions, whereby the interests of protection and responsible management of natural and cultural resources, public enjoyment of state parks and forests, the state library, arts, film and digital media, and historic resources are each held to be of integral importance in the overall functioning of the department. All functions of the former department of cultural resources are hereby transferred, as of July 1, 2017, to the department of natural and cultural resources.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:44-h — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 44-h
674:44-h Housing Commission.
Status: in_force

A housing commission may be established in accordance with RSA 673 for the proper recognition, promotion, enhancement, encouragement, and development of a balanced and diverse supply of housing to meet the economic, social, and physical needs of the municipality and its residents, viewed in the context of the region within which the municipality is situated. The establishment of a housing commission shall in no way limit a municipality's authority relative to a housing authority under RSA 203.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:52 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 52
259:52 Manufacturer.
Status: in_force

"Manufacturer," as used in the provisions of RSA 261 relative to registration, shall mean every person engaged in the business of constructing or assembling vehicles of a type required to be registered hereunder at an established place of business in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-R:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-R / Section 4
149-R:4 Purpose and Use of the Fund.
Status: in_force

I. The fund shall be used to support the administration and implementation of the department's solid waste technical assistance, planning, regulatory, and permitting activities, including, but not limited to, waste reduction and diversion technical assistance, reducing the expense to municipalities of hazardous waste materials disposal and recycling, long term solid waste management planning, education and outreach efforts, and administration of payments in accordance with paragraphs II and III. II. The fund shall be used to provide quarterly payments to New Hampshire municipalities for source reduction and recycling efforts to offset payments made by the municipality associated with the solid waste disposal surcharge established under RSA 149-R:5, based upon the tonnage of solid waste for which the municipality was financially responsible for disposal at a New Hampshire landfill, incinerator, or waste-to-energy facility. Administration of the payment program shall be in accordance with procedures established by rulemaking under the authority of RSA 149-R:6, IV and V. Such rulemaking shall specifically address the unique circumstances for municipalities that own and operate a facility that is subject to RSA 149-R:5, or that are part of a solid waste district that owns and operates such a facility, to ensure that the costs incurred by those municipalities are offset consistent with this chapter. III. The fund shall be used to provide matching grant funding to New Hampshire political subdivisions, private entities, and businesses for projects that will provide a demonstrated, significant improvement in waste diversion methods and contribute to a reduction of wastes, including hazardous waste materials, requiring disposal, including a regional or municipal materials recovery facility operated by a public or private entity, and other regional recycling efforts. IV. The fund may be used to hire consultants or contractors, or to pay other necessary expenses directly associated with approved activities in this chapter. V. The department is authorized to solicit funds from any source, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies, gifts, donations of money, grants, legislative appropriations, or any matching funds and incentives. Notwithstanding RSA 4:8 and RSA 14:30, VI, the commissioner may accept and deposit such funds directly into the solid waste management fund to be used for the purpose described in RSA 149-R:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:39 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 39
193:39 Discrimination Prevention Policy Required.
Status: in_force

Each school district and chartered public school shall develop a policy that guides the development and implementation of a coordinated plan to prevent, assess the presence of, intervene in, and respond to incidents of discrimination on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, marital status, familial status, disability, religion, national origin, or any other classes protected under RSA 354-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 20:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 20 / Section 10
20:10 Distribution of Records.
Status: in_force

The publications authorized under RSA 20:9 shall be distributed as follows: one copy to each city and town in the state, one copy to such of the public libraries requesting them, 50 copies to the New Hampshire Historical Society, 50 copies to the state library and the remainder to be placed in the custody of the secretary of state, who is authorized to exchange the same for similar publications by other states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:34 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 34
21-I:34 Age Limit.
Status: in_force

There shall be no age limit to participate in either the permanent group life insurance or in the group hospitalization, hospital medical care, surgical care, and other medical and surgical benefits program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:25 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 25
418:25 Reports.
Status: in_force

Reports shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of this section: I. Every society transacting business in this state shall annually, on or before March 1, unless for cause shown such time has been extended by the commissioner, file with the commissioner of insurance a true statement of its financial condition, transactions and affairs for the preceding calendar year. The statement shall be in general form and context as approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for fraternal benefit societies and as supplemented by additional information required by the commissioner. II. As part of the annual statement herein required, each society shall, on or before March 1, file with the commissioner a valuation of its certificates in force on December 31 last preceding, provided the commissioner may, in his or her discretion for cause shown, extend the time for filing such valuation for not more than 2 calendar months. Such valuation shall be done in accordance with the standards specified in RSA 418:24. Such valuation and underlying data shall be certified by a qualified actuary or, at the expense of the society, verified by the actuary of the department of insurance of the state of domicile of the society. III. A society neglecting to file the annual statement in the form and within the time provided by this section shall forfeit $100 for each day during which such neglect continues, and, upon notice by the commissioner to that effect, its authority to do business in this state shall cease while such default continues.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:4-e — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 4-e
431:4-e Application of Fertilizer to Urban Turf and Lawn.
Status: in_force

I. The provisions of this paragraph relative to the application of fertilizer to urban turf and lawn shall not apply to golf courses and sod farms operating in accordance with best management practices for chemical fertilizers published by the department. II. Only fertilizer products approved as a turf fertilizer in accordance with RSA 431:4-a and RSA 431:4-b shall be applied to urban turf or lawn. III. No fertilizer shall be applied to urban turf or lawn during heavy rain (equal to or greater than 2 inches in 24 hours) or when heavy rain is predicted. No fertilizer shall be applied to urban turf or lawn when the ground is frozen. No fertilizer shall be applied to turf when turf grass is not actively growing. IV. No fertilizer shall be applied to impervious surfaces as defined in RSA 431:3. Fertilizer inadvertently released on an impervious surface shall be immediately collected for legal application to a target area or disposal. V. No fertilizer shall be applied to urban turf or lawn within 25 feet of a storm drain. No fertilizer shall be deposited where it can enter a storm drain. VI. No fertilizer shall be applied within 25 feet of waters as defined in RSA 431:3. VII. Restrictions relative to the application of turf fertilizers sold at retail shall apply to all persons including licensed commercial, certified applicators unless otherwise noted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:49 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 49
485:49 Declaration of Need.
Status: in_force

It is declared that there is statewide need for long-range planning in order that the health and safety of the people of the state may be protected in respect to adequate water supplies for domestic use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:9-d — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 9-d
169-D:9-d Placement in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program.
Status: in_force

For any child placed in a qualified residential treatment program, as defined in the federal Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017, the court shall: I. Order an assessment to be completed within 30 days of placement by a qualified individual as defined by the federal Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017; and II. Review the assessment and issue an order approving the placement or changing the placement within 60 days of placement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-F:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-F / Section 5
169-F:5 Presumption in Favor of In-State Placements.
Status: in_force

There shall be a presumption that an in-state placement is the least restrictive and most appropriate placement. The court may order an out-of-state placement only upon an express written finding that no in-state options exist and that the out-of-state placement offers specialized programming or services that are unable to be provided within New Hampshire, and the placement is licensed in accordance with the laws of the state in which they operate, and certified by the department. Preference shall be given to out-of-state placements that are in proximity to the child's family and/or kin, who are able to participate in family and/or reunification services. Any out-of-state placements shall be limited in time, and require increased judicial oversight, and the written approval of the director of the division for children, youth and families, or designee, for placements outside of New England.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-D:6 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-D / Section 6
106-D:6 Membership Retirements.
Status: in_force

Membership in the New Hampshire retirement system shall be optional for the New Hampshire officers and employees of said conference who are in its service on the date when participation becomes effective and any such officer or employee who elects to join said system shall be entitled to a prior service certificate covering such periods of previous service rendered to such conference or the state for which the conference is willing to make accrued liability contributions. Membership shall be compulsory for all New Hampshire employees entering the service of the conference after the date participation becomes effective.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-B:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-B / Section 13
408-B:13 Credits for Assessments Paid.
Status: in_force

I. A member insurer may offset against its tax liability under RSA 400-A any assessment described in RSA 408-B:9, II(b) for the life insurance and annuity account, and for the health account for guaranteeing the performance of contractual obligations of an impaired or insolvent insurer in regard to disability income coverages only, to the extent of 20 percent of the amount of the assessment for each of the 5 calendar years following the year in which the assessment was paid. If a member insurer ceases doing business, all uncredited assessments described above may be credited against its tax liability under RSA 400-A for the year it ceases doing business. II. Any sums acquired by refund from the association by member insurers, as stated in RSA 408-B:9, VI, and which were previously offset against taxes as described in paragraph I, shall be paid by these insurers to the state of New Hampshire in the manner required by the commissioner. The association shall notify the commissioner that refunds have been made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:2-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 2-a
14:2-a Presiding Officer; Vacancy.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after a vacancy occurs in the office of president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives, the senate or house of representatives, as the case may be, shall select a successor from among its members. If the senate or house is not in session when such a vacancy occurs, the branch concerned shall assemble at the state house not sooner than 7 days nor later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs on a date determined by the second ranking officer of the branch concerned. The clerk of that branch shall notify the members of the branch of the vacancy and the date on which selection of a successor is to take place.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:43-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 43-a
31:43-a Adoption of Curfew Law.
Status: in_force

Any city by vote of its city council, and any town at any meeting, may adopt the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:23 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 23
464-A:23 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Every guardian shall be allowed a reasonable compensation for all proper expenses and services in the discharge of the guardianship. Administrative expenses approved by the court, including but not limited to guardianship fees, legal fees, and appraisal costs shall be paid out of the estate of the ward as a priority over other debts and obligations of the ward to the extent that funds are available and the needs of the ward are being met. The balance of the account due to the guardian shall be a lien upon all of the estate of the ward, real and personal, not disposed of. After a person ceases to be guardian, he or she may maintain an action for the recovery of said money owed for expenses and services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 176:1 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 176 / Section 1
176:1 Commission.
Status: in_force

There shall be a state liquor commission under the executive direction of a liquor commissioner, who shall also be known as the chairman of the liquor commission, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. The commissioner shall have significant business management experience and shall complete a criminal history records check prior to confirmation by the council. The liquor commissioner shall hold office for a term of 4 years. If a vacancy shall occur, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term. The commissioner may be removed by the governor and council for cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-B:10 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-B / Section 10
79-B:10 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

All penalties and taxes levied pursuant to RSA 79-B:6 which are not paid when due shall be collected in the same manner as provided in RSA 80. This collection, however, shall not disqualify the remaining portion of such restricted land from future assessment under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 607-A:7 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 607-A / Section 7
607-A:7 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Act on Status of Convicted Persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-bb — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-bb
4:13-bb New Hampshire D-Day Remembrance Day.
Status: in_force

I. The governor shall proclaim June 6 of each year as New Hampshire D-Day Remembrance Day. II. The proclamation issued by the governor shall call on the people of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and shall urge all state agencies and academic institutions, and interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each June 6 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service in the invasion of Normandy in World War II.