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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4-A:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4-A / Section 4
4-A:4 Expenditure Authorized Within the Amount Appropriated.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of administrative services is authorized to provide, upon request, to each governor-elect, for use in connection with his preparation for the assumption of official duties as governor, necessary services and facilities, including: (a) Office supplies as determined by the commissioner of administrative services after consultation with the governor-elect. (b) Payment of the compensation of members of office staffs designated by the governor-elect at rates determined by him; provided that any employee of any agency of any branch of the state government may be detailed to such staffs on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis, after consultation with the department head involved; and while so detailed such employee shall be responsible to the governor-elect for the performance of his duties; provided further, that any employee so detailed shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for his regular employment, and shall retain the rights and privileges of such employment without interruption. Notwithstanding any other law, persons receiving compensation as members of office staffs under this subparagraph, other than those detailed from agencies, shall not be held or considered to be employees of the state government, except for purposes of the public employees' retirement system. (c) Payment of expenses for the procurement of services of experts or consultants or organizations thereof for the governor-elect may be authorized at rates not to exceed $100 per diem for individuals. (d) Payment of travel expenses and subsistence allowances, including rental by the state government of hired motor vehicles, found necessary by the governor-elect, as authorized for persons employed intermittently or for persons serving without compensation, as may be appropriate. (e) Communication services found necessary by the governor-elect. (f) Payment of expenses for necessary printing and binding. (g) Each governor-elect shall be entitled to expenses for postage, including airmail, sent by him in connection with his preparations for the assumption of official duties as governor. II. The commissioner of administrative services shall expend no funds for the provision of services and facilities under this chapter in connection with any obligations incurred by the governor-elect before the day following the date of the general elections. III. If the governor-elect is the incumbent governor, there shall be no expenditures of funds for the provision of services and facilities to such incumbent under this chapter, and any funds appropriated for such purposes shall be returned to the general funds of the treasury.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 85:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 85 / Section 3
85:3 Liability of Selectmen.
Status: in_force

Selectmen who neglect to assess any tax for which they have the warrant of the state or county treasurer at the time and in the manner legally prescribed therein, or who neglect to return to either of such treasurers or to the town treasurer the name of the collector to whom they may commit any tax assessed by them, and payable to such treasurers respectively, shall be liable to an extent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-C:21 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-C / Section 21
464-C:21 Uniformity of Application and Construction.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:23 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 23
79-A:23 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

All taxes levied pursuant to RSA 79-A:7 which shall not be paid when due shall be collected in the same manner as provided in RSA 80:1-42-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:77 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 77
110-B:77 Cemetery Operations.
Status: in_force

I. Remains of eligible veterans previously buried in other locations may be reinterred in the cemetery, provided that no cost other than that which would be incurred in the original burial is borne by the state. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to obligate the state beyond the furnishing of a grave site, opening and closing of the grave, and maintenance of the cemetery. III. A veteran shall be entitled to burial within a reasonable time after notification to appropriate cemetery personnel by a funeral director or a family member of the veteran, provided that weather conditions permit the burial. The family of the deceased veteran shall have the option of a chapel service or graveside service. The service may contain any or all customs and practices usual at a military funeral, including but not limited to, gun salutes, honor guards, and the playing of taps. The state shall not be responsible for any costs associated with a funeral service that is not offered by any federal cemetery. IV. All federal funds received and income earned from internment fees shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated for the sole purpose of supporting the New Hampshire state veterans cemetery.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:10-1002 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 10-1002
564-F:10-1002 Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing documents may prescribe qualifications for directors. (b) Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, a director may be: (1) An individual or an entity; and (2) A resident of any jurisdiction and need not be a resident of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 639:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 639 / Section 1
639:1 Bigamy.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony if, having a spouse and knowing that he is not legally eligible to marry, he marries another.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:161 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 161
265:161 Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted.
Status: in_force

A person may operate a utility vehicle, including an off highway recreational vehicle as defined in RSA 259:69, across any way, except for an interstate highway, toll road, or other multi-lane divided highway where the operation of such vehicle is not otherwise prohibited by law, but said person shall comply with the following provisions: I. The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately 90 degree to the direction of the public way and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and II. The operator shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder, or if no shoulder, the public way, before proceeding; and III. The operator shall yield the right of way to all motor vehicle traffic on such public way which constitutes an immediate hazard to such crossing; and IV. The operator shall possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or shall have successfully completed the approved snowmobile or off highway recreational vehicle safety training course. Persons with a suspended or revoked operating privilege shall not operate a utility vehicle, including an off highway recreational vehicle across a way.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-C:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-C / Section 1
399-C:1 Additional Fee or Charge for Substitution of Insurance Policy Prohibited.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association, corporation, unincorporated organization, bank, or credit union, whether federally or state chartered, that makes a loan secured by real or personal property in connection with such a transaction, to make any separate or additional charge to, or to require any fee from, or to require the payment of any money by an insurance company, insurance agency, borrower, mortgagor, or purchaser, other than the insurance premium on insurance written as additional security for the loan, for the substitution by a borrower, a mortgagor, or a purchaser of one insurance policy on the property for an existing policy on the property, when the existing or substituted policy is provided through an insurance company or insurance agent or broker licensed to do business in this state. However, nothing in this section prevents the payment of interest which may be charged on premium loans or premium advancements in accordance with the security agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:37 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 37
214:37 Penalties.
Status: repealed

I. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter where another specific penalty is not provided shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. II. A person who furnishes to another person, or permits another person to have or use, a license issued to himself or any other person, or changes or alters such license or coupon, or uses a license or license coupon issued to another person, or makes a false statement in an application, or knowingly guides a hunter who does not have a license as provided in RSA 214, shall be guilty of a violation. III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.] V. Any person who has been found guilty, in any court, of 3 separate violations of any law under Title XVIII that carries a license suspension penalty, within 7 years of the first finding of guilty of any such violation, shall be deemed a habitual offender and shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:21-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 21-a
169-D:21-a Permanency Hearings.
Status: in_force

I. For a child who enters an out-of-home placement prior to an adjudicatory finding and who is in an out-of-home placement for 12 or more months, the court shall hold and complete an initial permanency hearing within 14 months of the child's entry into out-of-home placement or within 12 months of the court's adjudicatory finding, whichever is earlier. For a child who enters an out-of-home placement subsequent to an adjudicatory finding and who is in an out-of-home placement for 12 or more months, the court shall hold and complete an initial permanency hearing within 12 months of the child's entry into out-of-home placement. For a child who is in out-of-home placement following the initial permanency hearing, the court shall hold and complete a subsequent permanency hearing within 12 months of the initial permanency hearing and every 12 months thereafter as long as the child is in an out-of-home placement. II. At a permanency hearing the court shall consider whether the parent or parents and child have met the responsibilities pursuant to the dispositional orders issued by the court. If compliance with the dispositional orders pursuant to RSA 169-D:17 is not met, the court may adopt a permanency plan other than reunification for the child. Other options for a permanency plan include: (a) Termination of parental rights or parental surrender when an adoption is contemplated; (b) Guardianship with a fit and willing relative or another appropriate party; or (c) Another planned permanent living arrangement. III. At a permanency hearing the court shall determine whether the department has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan that is in effect. Where reunification is the permanency plan that is in effect, the court shall consider whether services to the family have been accessible, available, and appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-A:3 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-A / Section 3
202-A:3 Establishment.
Status: in_force

Any town may establish a public library by majority vote at any duly warned town meeting. Any town may vote in the same manner to accept a public library which has been provided, in whole or in part, by private donation or bequest and may accept any bequest, devise or donation for the establishment, maintenance and support of such a library. The powers herein granted to a town may be exercised by a city by vote of the city council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:36 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 36
189:36 Duties.
Status: in_force

I. Truant officers shall, when directed by the school board, enforce the laws and regulations relating to truants and children between the ages of 6 and 18 years not attending school or who are not participating in an alternative learning plan under RSA 193:1, I(h); and the laws relating to the attendance at school of children between the ages of 6 and 18 years; and shall have authority without a warrant to take and place in school any children found employed contrary to the laws relating to the employment of children, or violating the laws relating to the compulsory attendance at school of children under the age of 18 years, and the laws relating to child labor. No home school pupil nor any person between the ages of 6 and 18 who meets any of the requirements of RSA 193:1, I(c)-(h) shall be deemed a truant. II. A truant officer or school official shall not file a petition alleging that the child is in need of services pursuant to RSA 169-D:2, II until all steps in the school district's intervention process under RSA 189:34, II have been followed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-C:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-C / Section 2
404-C:2 Purposes and Contents of Risk Sharing Plans.
Status: in_force

Any plan promulgated or prepared as provided in RSA 404-C:1 shall: I. Give consideration to: (a) The need for adequate and readily accessible coverage; (b) Alternative methods of improving the market affected; (c) The inherent limitations of the insurance mechanism; (d) The need for reasonable underwriting standards; and (e) The requirement of reasonable loss prevention measures; II. Establish procedures that will create minimum interference with the voluntary market; III. Spread the burden imposed by the plan equitably and efficiently within the industry; and IV. Establish procedures for applicants and participants to have grievances reviewed by an impartial body.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 234:42 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 234 / Section 42
234:42 Interstate Agreements.
Status: in_force

In order equitably to allocate responsibilities between this and adjoining states for the security of interstate bridges and other interstate structures and facilities, in time of war or military emergency or when hostile destructive acts on the part of enemy agents have occurred, are anticipated, or are suspected, the governor is hereby authorized to negotiate and to enter into formal agreements with the governors of the commonwealth of Massachusetts and of the states of Maine and Vermont relative to the protection of such interstate bridges, structures and facilities, provided such other states are authorized to enter into similar defensive agreements. Such agreements shall set forth the specific interstate bridges, structures or facilities for which each state is to provide military protection, if required by war or military emergency, or if requested under such circumstances by the appropriate authorities of the armed forces of the United States. The agreements may authorize the entrance into and the continued presence within this state of the military forces of such other states whenever and to such extent as may be required to carry out the purposes of this subdivision. A copy of each such interstate agreement shall be furnished by the adjutant general to such persons as he may deem necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:6 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 6
304-C:6 Act.
Status: in_force

"Act" means the New Hampshire revised limited liability company act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-p — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-p
415:6-p Coverage for Hearing Aids.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy or certificate for delivery in this state, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide coverage for the professional services associated with the practice of fitting, dispensing, servicing, or sale of hearing instruments or hearing aids. The benefits included in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible or coinsurance or copay than any other benefits provided by the insurer. Insurers are required to cover the cost of a hearing aid for each ear, as needed, as well as related services necessary to assess, select, and fit the hearing aid with a maximum for the hearing aid and related services of no less than $1,500 per hearing aid every 60 months. The insured may choose a higher price hearing aid and pay the difference in cost. The hearing aid shall be prescribed and dispensed by a licensed audiologist or hearing instrument specialist. Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the coverage under this section shall not apply to the medical assistance program, pursuant to RSA 161 and RSA 167. In this section: I. "Hearing care professional" means a person who is a licensed audiologist, a licensed hearing instrument dispenser, or a licensed physician. II. "Hearing instrument" or "hearing aid" means any instrument or device designed, intended, or offered for the purpose of improving a person's hearing and any parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmolds. Batteries, cords, and individual or group auditory training devices and any instrument or device used by a public utility in providing telephone or other communication services are excluded. III. "Hearing instrument dispenser" means a person who is a hearing care professional that engages in the selling, practice of fitting, selecting, recommending, dispensing, or servicing of hearing instruments or the testing for means of hearing instrument selection or who advertises or displays a sign or represents himself or herself as a person who practices the testing, fitting, selecting, servicing, dispensing, or selling of hearing instruments. IV. "Practice of fitting, dispensing, servicing, or sale of hearing instruments" means the measurement of human hearing with an audiometer, calibrated to the current American National Standard Institute standards, for the purpose of making selections, recommendations, adoptions, services, or sales of hearing instruments including the making of earmolds as a part of the hearing instrument.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:24-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 24-a
197:24-a Deputy Treasurer.
Status: in_force

The school district treasurer may appoint a deputy treasurer, subject to approval by the school board, who shall be qualified in the same manner as the treasurer and who shall perform the duties of the treasurer in the case of the treasurer's absence by sickness, resignation, or otherwise. The deputy shall be sworn, shall have the powers of the treasurer, may be removed at the pleasure of the treasurer and shall, before entering upon the duties of such office, give bond as provided in RSA 197:22.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:4-b — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 4-b
673:4-b Agricultural Commissions.
Status: in_force

I. The agricultural commission shall consist of not less than 3 members and no more than 7 members who shall be appointed in a manner as prescribed by the local legislative body. II. Each agricultural commission member shall be a resident of the city or town which establishes the commission. One commission member may be a member of the local governing body. One commission member may be a member of the planning board. Not more than 5 alternate members may be appointed. When an alternate sits in absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. In determining each member's qualifications, the appointing authority shall take into consideration the appointee's demonstrated interest and ability to understand, appreciate, and promote the purpose of the agricultural commission. III. Members of an agricultural commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to a conservation commission established under RSA 36-A, a historic district commission established under RSA 674:46, or a heritage commission established under RSA 674:44-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-H:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-H / Section 14
404-H:14 Examination of the Association.
Status: in_force

The association shall be subject to examination and regulation by the commissioner. The board of directors shall submit, not later than March 30 of each year, a financial report for the preceding calendar year in a form approved by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 11
161-F:11 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Act" means any action of any individual, facility, or government agency including any failure or refusal to act by such individual, facility, or government agency. II. "Administrator" means any person who is charged with the general administration or supervision of a facility whether or not such person has an ownership interest and whether or not such person's functions and duties are shared with one or more other persons. III. "Complaint" means a problem, concern, issue, or situation identified or received by the office that is made by, or on behalf of, residents that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents, including the appointment and activities of legal representatives, providers of long-term care services, public agencies, and health and social services agencies. IV. "Elderly" means any person 60 years of age or older. V. "Facility" means any residential facility or institution, whether public or private, offering health or health related services, personal care assistance or protective oversight for the elderly, and which is subject to regulation, visitation, inspection, or supervision by any government agency. Facilities include, but are not limited to, nursing homes, skilled nursing homes, extended care facilities, convalescent homes, homes for the aged, veterans' homes, assisted living facilities, and any other residential care facility providing care for the elderly licensed or certified under RSA 151. VI. "Government agency" means any department, division, office, bureau, board, commission, authority, or any other agency or instrumentality created by any county or municipality or by the state, or to which the state is a party, which is responsible for the regulation, inspection, visitation, or supervision of facilities or which provides services to residents of facilities. VII. "Legal representative" means any individual, duly appointed or designated in the manner required by law to act on behalf of another individual, including: (a) An attorney. (b) A guardian or conservator. (c) An agent acting pursuant to a power of attorney. VIII. "Long-term care ombudsman" means the person who is the administrator and chief executive officer of the office. IX. "Long-term care ombudsman representative" means any employee or volunteer who is designated by the long-term care ombudsman to represent, or act on behalf of, the office. X. "Non-elderly" means any person under 60 years of age. XI. "Office" means the office of the long-term care ombudsman, established by RSA 161-F:10. XII. "Resident" means any person 60 years of age or older who resides in a facility as defined in RSA 161-F:11, V.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:52 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 52
374:52 Notification by System.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of notice of a proposed excavation, the system shall notify all affected members.