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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-E:20 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-E / Section 20
188-E:20 Membership and Terms.
Status: in_force

I. The members of the advisory council shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee. (d) The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee. (e) One automotive instructor teaching in the community college system of New Hampshire, appointed by the governor and council. (f) One secondary education career technical education administrator, appointed by the governor and council. (g) Four members of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, appointed by the governor and council. II. (a) The term of office for each member appointed under subparagraphs I(e), I(f), and I(g) shall be 3 years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified in the case of a vacancy. The term of office for all other members shall be coterminous with the term of office for the position that qualifies that member to serve on the advisory council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner, but only for the unexpired term. (b) The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly, and may meet more often at the call of the chair, or at the request of a majority of the members directed to the chair. The council may, by majority vote of the voting members, adopt additional bylaws as deemed necessary by the council. (c) The council shall, at its annual meeting, elect one voting member to serve as chair for a one-year term, or until a successor is elected and qualified. (d) No member shall receive any compensation for serving on the council, provided that the legislative members shall receive legislative mileage when in performance of their duties and the public members may receive compensation dependent upon the availability of funds, other than from the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:8 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 8
363:8 Prohibited Service.
Status: in_force

No member of the commission shall render any professional service for any public utility in this state, or any affiliate thereof, or act as attorney or render professional service against any such public utility or affiliate; nor shall he be a member of a firm which renders any such service; nor shall he directly or indirectly be a party to any contract with any such public utility, except a contract for the transportation of telephone or telegraph messages, or a contract for the purchase of water, gas or electricity or for other similar service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53 / Section 6
53:6 Compensation; Discharge.
Status: in_force

The compensation of such police officers shall be provided by the persons petitioning for their appointment. Their duties shall cease upon notice to that effect, filed by the county commissioners in like manner as the record of appointment, and upon due notice thereof to such officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:14-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 14-b
420-G:14-b Prohibited Transactions.
Status: in_force

No health care provider shall submit a claim for reimbursement, or otherwise accept payment, for health care services provided to a patient covered by individual health insurance if the provider has paid the premium for such individual health insurance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 303:10 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 303 / Section 10
303:10 Sale.
Status: in_force

If the assessment and all incidental charges shall not be paid at or before the time of sale the collector shall proceed to make sale at auction of so much of the delinquent's land or right as will pay the same and incidental charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 456-B:2-a — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 456-B / Section 2-a
456-B:2-a Personal Appearance Required.
Status: in_force

If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 536-A:15 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 536-A / Section 15
536-A:15 Officer Exempt From Liability.
Status: in_force

Any officer shall be exempt from liability to any person when acting in the proper performance of the directions of the court issued hereunder. He may require advance payment from a party of his costs of repossession and storage reasonably to be anticipated and, in any event, shall have a lien on the property repossessed for payment of the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 369-B:8 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 369-B / Section 8
369-B:8 Successors to Electric Utilities.
Status: in_force

Any successor to an electric utility, whether pursuant to any bankruptcy, reorganization, or other insolvency proceeding, or pursuant to any merger, sale, or transfer, by operation of law, or otherwise, shall perform and satisfy all obligations of the electric utility with respect to rate reduction bonds in the same manner and to the same extent as was required of the electric utility before such proceeding or transfer, including, without limitation, billing, collecting, and paying to the holders of the rate reduction bonds or their representatives or the applicable financing entity RRB charges and any other revenues arising with respect to the RRB property and seeking RRB charge adjustments, as necessary and permitted by a finance order, to recover all RRB costs designated in an applicable finance order or finance orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:53 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 53
266:53 Farm Vehicle Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Farm vehicles registered under RSA 261, self-propelled combines, self-propelled corn and hay harvesting machines and tractors used exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempt from the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 140:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 140 / Section 6
140:6 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Any information required on the reports under RSA 140:5, I. II. Form and content of the blanks for the reports under RSA 140:5, II. III. The fee schedule under RSA 140:4, VII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130 / Section 4
130:4 Investigation of Sanitation.
Status: in_force

The inspectors shall, under the direction of the department of health and human services, investigate local sanitary conditions, in conjunction with and upon request of local boards of health, in cases where such expert advice is deemed necessary by the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:60 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 60
179:60 Interference With Liquor Investigators.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to resist or attempt to resist arrest by a liquor investigator, or to obstruct, or to intimidate or interfere with a liquor investigator in the performance of his duty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:37-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 37-a
260:37-a Licensed Distributors Exempt from Bond Requirement.
Status: in_force

I. A distributor may request a release or reduction of the bond required pursuant to RSA 260:37 if the distributor has complied with all licensing, reporting, and payment requirements of this chapter for the immediately preceding 3 consecutive years, provided that such distributors first provide audited financial statements for the immediately preceding 3 years and have been licensed as distributors in good standing in New Hampshire for the immediately preceding 5 consecutive years. If the commissioner or his or her designee determines that release or reduction of the bond will not unreasonably jeopardize state revenues, the bond shall be released or reduced. II. In the event a distributor exempt under paragraph I fails to remain in compliance with this chapter, the commissioner may reimpose the bond requirement under RSA 260:37 if he or she determines that a material change in circumstances has occurred and that state road toll revenue will be unreasonably jeopardized without imposition of the bond. The commissioner shall notify a distributor of the requirement to obtain a new bond under this paragraph in writing, and shall provide the distributor 30 days to secure a new bond. III. A distributor aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner under paragraph II may appeal the decision pursuant to RSA 260:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-K:4 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-K / Section 4
227-K:4 Cooperation of Agencies.
Status: in_force

The commissioner and director may cooperate with departments of the federal government, the state department of agriculture, and the agricultural experiment station for the control or eradication of forest insects and diseases in the state generally, and for carrying out such investigations as are deemed advisable by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 27:9 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 27 / Section 9
27:9 Forms.
Status: in_force

Printed forms of the bonds required by RSA 27:1 shall be provided by the county commissioners at the expense of the county.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 9
9:9 Supplemental Estimates.
Status: in_force

The governor shall transmit to the legislature supplemental estimates for such appropriations as in his judgment may be necessary on account of laws enacted after the transmission of the budget, or as he deems otherwise in the public interest. He shall accompany such estimates with a statement of the reasons therefor, including the reasons for their omission from the budget. Whenever such supplemental estimates amount to an aggregate which, if they had been contained in the budget, would have required the governor to make a recommendation for the raising of additional revenue, he shall make such recommendation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-z — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-z
4:13-z Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire Recognition Day.
Status: in_force

The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of the second Saturday in June as Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire Recognition Day in recognition and celebration of the bronze fine art sculpture of Pollyanna on the lawn of the Littleton public library as an attraction and a welcoming symbol of the gladness and optimism of the people of New Hampshire. The governor shall urge schools, libraries, and citizens to commemorate the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:3-308 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 3-308
383-A:3-308 Action on Application.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner determines that the application meets all of the requirements of this chapter and other applicable federal and state laws, then the commissioner shall grant a charter to the state bank by (i) issuing a notice of approval of the organization of the state bank, subject to the terms and conditions as determined by the commissioner, and (ii) endorsing the state bank's organizational instrument to indicate the commissioner's approval. (b) If the application is denied, then it shall be dismissed. After an application's dismissal, no new application concerning the same proposal may be filed within one year thereafter, unless, in his or her discretion for good cause shown, the commissioner consents to the filing of the new application. (c) If the commissioner determines that the application does not satisfy the standards in subsection (a), but could satisfy the standards if the application were revised, then he or she shall so notify the organizer, and the organizer may refile the application under RSA 383-A:6-602.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:33 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 33
110-B:33 Issue of Military Property.
Status: in_force

The adjutant general shall issue such military property as may be prescribed by regulations. Obsolete ordinance property belonging to the state may be issued by the adjutant general with the approval of the governor to municipalities and to educational, patriotic and charitable organizations under such conditions as may be prescribed by regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-R:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-R / Section 5
149-R:5 Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge.
Status: in_force

I. Beginning January 1, 2026, solid waste disposed of at a New Hampshire landfill, incinerator, or waste-to-energy facility shall be subject to a surcharge at the rate of $3.50 per ton. Notwithstanding RSA 149-M:4, XXII, materials used as cover at landfills shall not be subject to the surcharge. II. Such surcharge shall be paid by the customer of a facility that holds a permit issued pursuant to RSA 149-M for a New Hampshire landfill, incinerator, or waste-to-energy facility. This surcharge will be paid by the customer in addition to any other disposal tipping fee collected by the disposal facility, and such disposal facility shall remit the surcharge quarterly to the department on forms and with supporting documentation as provided for in rulemaking conducted pursuant to RSA 149-R:6, I, II, and III. III. The first payment of the surcharge shall be due to the department no later than April 30, 2026, and within 30 days of each quarter's end thereafter. IV. The department shall deposit surcharges collected under this section into the fund. V. Failure to pay surcharges within 30 days of the date due shall result in the assessment of interest at a rate established by rule pursuant to RSA 149-R:6, VII. The commissioner may waive all or any portion of interest for good cause. The department shall deposit interest collected under this section into the fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-B:14 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-B / Section 14
277-B:14 Conformity.
Status: in_force

No person who applies for a license within 6 months after the effective date of this chapter, and whose application is granted, shall be liable for any act, omission or representation which would have been lawful under its license had the license been in effect at the time of such act, omission or representation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 316-A:26 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 316-A / Section 26
316-A:26 Proceedings of Chiropractic Review Committee.
Status: in_force

All proceedings, records, findings and deliberations of chiropractic review committees duly established by the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association or the New Hampshire Straight Chiropractic Society are confidential and privileged and shall not be used or available for use or subject to process in any other proceeding. The manner in which the chiropractic review committee and each member thereof deliberates, decides or votes on any matter submitted to it is likewise confidential and privileged and shall not be the subject of inquiry in any other proceeding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356 / Section 1
356:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meaning: I. "Commodity" shall include tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed. II. "Government entity" shall include the state of New Hampshire and its political subdivisions. III. "Person" shall include, where applicable, natural persons, trusts, government entities, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, proprietorships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity. IV. "Service" shall include any activity which is performed in whole or in part for financial gain. V. "Trade or commerce" shall include any economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service, and any other business activity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-Q:9 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-Q / Section 9
126-Q:9 Severability of Chapter.
Status: in_force

If any provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:28 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 28
21-I:28 Contract.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of administrative services shall be authorized to enter into permanent group life insurance contracts with an insurance company or companies, or other group licensed to do business in the state of New Hampshire. The commissioner of administrative services shall be authorized to enter into group hospitalization, hospital medical care, surgical care, and other medical and surgical benefits contracts with an insurance company or companies, third party administrators, or any organization necessary to administer and provide a health plan under the provisions of this subdivision. The commissioner of administrative services, shall administer contracts entered into to provide the health plan, and the coverage under the health plan, in order to determine which of various contracts would best serve the interests of the state employees and comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:7-702 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 7-702
383-D:7-702 Grant of Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b), the commissioner may exempt a family trust company from any one or more requirements of RSA 383-A, RSA 383-C, and this chapter. (b) The commissioner shall not have the power to exempt a family trust company from any of the following requirements: (1) the qualifications of a family trust company under RSA 383-D:3-301; (2) the requirements for organization under article 5 of this chapter; (3) the requirement to maintain capital that equals or exceeds the minimum required capital under RSA 383-D:6-602; (4) the requirement to maintain an errors and omissions liability insurance policy under RSA 383-A:4-406; and (5) the prohibition against accepting deposits under RSA 383-C:3-302. (c) In the application under RSA 383-D:5-502, a family trust company's organizer may request one or more exemptions. After obtaining its certificate of authority to exercise trust powers, a family trust company may request one or more exemptions by filing with the commissioner an application for exemption. (d) The commissioner may grant or deny, in whole or in part, any requested exemption, and the commissioner may impose one or more reasonable conditions or limitations on any exemption that the commissioner grants.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 13
400-A:13 Delegation of Powers.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may delegate to his deputies, assistants, actuaries, examiners, or employees of the department the exercise or discharge in the commissioner's name of any power, duty, or function, whether ministerial, discretionary or of whatever character, vested in or imposed upon the commissioner. However, he shall not delegate his rulemaking powers upon RSA 400-A:15. II. The official act of any such person acting in the commissioner's name and by his authority shall be deemed an official act of the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 120:3 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 120 / Section 3
120:3 Tender of Damages.
Status: in_force

The United States, upon payment or tender of the damages assessed by the selectmen, may enter upon the land and thereafterwards hold the same in fee, but shall pay to the owner any additional sum that is awarded to him by the jury or otherwise, with taxable costs, if he prevail.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 617:1 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 617 / Section 1
617:1 Seizure.
Status: in_force

Whenever personal property is forfeited for violation of law, any officer or person by law authorized to seize the same may take and retain it until he shall deliver it to a proper officer having a warrant to detain it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 81:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 81 / Section 3
81:3 Sale of Real Estate.
Status: in_force

Whenever real estate is sold to collect taxes as provided in RSA 80 advertisements thereof shall be posted in the nearest town in the same county in which the superior court is located and be published once a week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the real estate is situated. The last publication shall be at least 7 days before the date of the said sale. The sale shall be at the office of the commissioners of the county in which the real estate is situated. The provisions of RSA 80 relative to advertising, conducting and reporting tax sales shall apply except as modified in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 208:21 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 208 / Section 21
208:21 Penalties.
Status: repealed

A person who violates: I. RSA 208:1, 1-b, 1-d, 7, I and II, and 8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. RSA 208:3, 3-a, 3-b, 3-c, 4, 5, 5-a, 6-a, 7, III, 10, and 12-16 inclusive, shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. III. [Repealed.] IV. RSA 208:11 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each deer or moose or part thereof bought, sold, offered or exposed for sale if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person. V. RSA 208:1-a or RSA 208:2 shall be guilty of a violation, unless the person is guilty of taking deer or moose during the closed season or exceeding the bag limit, then the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 528:8 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 528 / Section 8
528:8 Levy by Seizure.
Status: in_force

Personal property subject to mortgage, pledge, security interest or lien may be taken on execution in the same manner that it may be attached, and may be sold in the same manner as other personal property; and the creditor and officer shall have the same right to demand an account of the amount due, and to hold the property, if no account or a false account is given, as in case of an attachment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:4 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 4
198:4 Estimates.
Status: in_force

The school board of each district in its annual report shall state in detail the additional sums of money, if any, which will be required during the ensuing fiscal year for the support of the public schools, for the purchase of textbooks, scholars' supplies, flags and appurtenances, for the payment of the tuition of the pupils in the district in high schools, academies, and any private school approved as a school tuition program by the school board in accordance with law, and for the payment of all other statutory obligations of the district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 314:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 314 / Section 4
314:4 Display of License.
Status: in_force

Any person who has been issued a license under this chapter shall conspicuously display such license in the office or offices identified on the license.