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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-A / Section 1
406-A:1 Purpose of Chapter.
Status: in_force

I. The purpose of this chapter is to subject to the jurisdiction of the insurance commissioner of this state and to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state insurers not authorized to transact business in this state which place in or send into this state any false advertising designed to induce residents of this state to purchase insurance from insurers not authorized to transact business in this state. The legislature declares it is in the interest of the citizens of this state who purchase insurance from insurers which solicit insurance business in this state in the manner set forth in the preceding sentence that such insurers be subject to the provisions of this chapter. In furtherance of such state interest, the legislature herein provides a method of substituted service of process upon such insurers and declares that in so doing, it exercises its power to protect its residents and also exercises powers and privileges available to the state by virtue of Public Law 15, 79th Congress of the United States, Chapter 20, 1st Session, S. 340, which declares that the business of insurance and every person engaged therein shall be subject to the laws of the several states; the authority provided herein to be in addition to any existing powers of this state. II. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 7
147-A:7 Inspections; Right of Entry.
Status: in_force

I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the department relative to this chapter or any permit issued by the department, an employee or an authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time: (a) Enter any hazardous waste facility; (b) Inspect, photograph, and obtain samples of any waste, including samples from containers or vehicles which the department has reason to believe contain hazardous wastes; and (c) Inspect and copy any records, information or test results relating to wastes. II. Information obtained by the department under this chapter which, in the judgment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency or the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be disclosed to the public without notice to the owner of the trade secret and an opportunity for hearing. The department may provide information relating to trade secrets to the Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the Environmental Protection Agency guarantees the same degree of confidentiality provided by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:87 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 87
72:87 Exemption for Renewable Generation Facilities and Electric Energy Storage Systems.
Status: in_force

Each municipality may adopt under RSA 72:27-a an exemption from the assessed value, for property tax purposes, of a renewable generation facility, as defined in RSA 72:73, and of an electric energy storage system, as defined in RSA 72:84, and that (a) is located behind the retail meter of a customer-generator, as defined in RSA 362-A:1-a, II-b; or (b) is a limited producer, as defined in RSA 362-A:1-a, III, operating pursuant to RSA 362-A:2-a; or (c) is operating pursuant to RSA 374-D:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:16 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 16
417:16 Immunity From Prosecution.
Status: in_force

If any person shall ask to be excused from attending and testifying or from producing any books, papers, records, correspondence, or other documents at any hearing on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of such person may tend to be self-incriminating or subject such person to a penalty or forfeiture, and shall notwithstanding be directed to give such testimony or produce such evidence, the person must nonetheless comply with such direction, but shall not thereafter be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which such person may testify or produce evidence pursuant thereto, and no testimony so given or evidence produced shall be received against the person upon any criminal action, investigation or proceeding; provided, however, that no such individual so testifying shall be exempt from prosecution or punishment for any perjury committed by such individual while so testifying and the testimony or evidence so given or produced shall be admissible against the individual upon any criminal action, investigation or proceeding concerning such perjury, nor shall the individual be exempt from the refusal, revocation, or suspension of any license, permission or authority conferred, or to be conferred, pursuant to the insurance law of this state. Any such individual may execute, acknowledge, and file in the office of the commissioner a statement expressly waiving such immunity or privilege in respect to any transaction, matter, or thing specified in such statement and thereupon the testimony of such person or such evidence in relation to such transaction, matter, or thing may be received or produced before any judge or justice, court, tribunal, grand jury or otherwise, and if so received or produced such individual shall not be entitled to any immunity or privilege on account of any testimony such individual may so give or evidence so produced.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:34-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 34-a
400-A:34-a Credit for Business Enterprise Tax.
Status: in_force

The tax imposed under RSA 77-E shall be allowed as a credit against the taxes due under this chapter and shall be deemed to be taxes paid pursuant to this chapter for the purposes of RSA 77-A:5, III. Any insurer subject to taxation under this chapter shall first apply such credits as provided in this section, and then pursuant to RSA 77-A:5, X. The taxes paid pursuant to RSA 77-E by an individual member of a unitary business within the meaning of RSA 77-A:1, XIV shall be allowed as a credit against any other individual member's liability under this chapter, provided that such other member is also subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. To the extent the credit for taxes paid pursuant to RSA 77-E exceeds the taxes imposed under this chapter, such excess shall be deemed to be taxes imposed under RSA 77-E and shall be allowed as a credit against the taxes due under RSA 77-A as provided by RSA 77-A:5, X.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 361-E:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIII-A / Chapter 361-E / Section 5
361-E:5 Cancellation.
Status: in_force

I. Guaranteed asset protection waiver agreements may be cancellable or noncancellable after the free look period. GAP waivers shall provide that if a borrower cancels a waiver within the free look period, the borrower shall be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price, if no benefits have been provided. The free look period shall not be less than 30 days. II. In the event of a borrower's cancellation of the GAP waiver after the agreement has been in effect beyond the free look period, the borrower may be entitled to a refund of any unearned portion of the purchase price of the GAP waiver unless the GAP waiver provides otherwise. In order to receive a refund, the borrower shall, in accordance with the terms of the waiver, provide a written request to cancel to the creditor, administrator, or other such party. If the GAP waiver is being cancelled due to the early termination of the finance agreement, the borrower shall provide a written request to the creditor, administrator, or other party, within 90 days of the event terminating the finance agreement. No refund shall be paid or credited if benefits have been provided. III. If the cancellation of a GAP waiver occurs as a result of a default under the finance agreement or the repossession of the motor vehicle associated with the finance agreement, or any other termination of the finance agreement, any refund due may be paid directly to the creditor or administrator and applied as set forth in paragraph IV. IV. Any cancellation refund under paragraphs I, II, or III, may be applied by the creditor as a reduction of the amount owed under the finance agreement, unless the borrower can show that the finance agreement has been paid in full.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 278:10 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 278 / Section 10
278:10 Applicability of Chapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to a person, firm, corporation or organization of employees or an association of employers only after such person, firm, corporation or organization of employees or association of employers has voluntarily elected to conform with its provisions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-A:14 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-A / Section 14
162-A:14 Agreements Commercially Reasonable.
Status: in_force

Any agreements entered into by the state or the authority under this chapter shall be deemed to be on commercially reasonable terms.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 238-A:4 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 238-A / Section 4
238-A:4 Membership.
Status: in_force

I. The council shall have the following members: (a) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee. (b) The commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs, or designee. (c) The commissioner of the department of safety, or designee. (d) A member of the senate transportation committee, appointed by the president of the senate. (e) A member of the house transportation committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (f) An individual knowledgeable in transportation technology, appointed by the governor and approved by the executive council. (g) The commissioner of the department of environmental services, or designee. (h) Three representatives of the transportation service industry, each representing a discrete mode of transportation, appointed by the governor and approved by the executive council. (i) Two representatives from regional planning commissions, one of whom shall represent an urban area and one of whom shall represent a rural area, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions. (j) The commissioner of the department of energy, or designee. (k) The commissioner of the department of insurance, or designee. II. Members of the council appointed by the governor shall serve 3-year terms or until a successor has been named. III. The commissioners, or their designees, of the department of transportation and the department of business and economic affairs shall serve until a successor has been named. IV. All other members of the council shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing agencies. V. Legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:9 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 94 / Section 9
94:9 Terminal Pay.
Status: in_force

I. Any full-time state official or employee other than those in the state classified system who retires, resigns, dies in office, or is terminated as a result of not being reappointed, shall receive upon such cessation of employment 3 days' salary for each year of employment in nonclassified or unclassified service. II. Terminal Pay; Leave Time and Longevity Pay. Any full-time state official or employee other than those in the state classified system who retires, resigns, dies in service, or is terminated shall receive termination pay that includes any unused annual leave, bonus leave, or longevity pay accumulated from their service as member of the classified system. III. Terminal Pay; Sick Time. Any full-time state official or employee other than those in the state classified system who retires shall receive termination pay that includes unused sick leave accumulated while a member of the classified system. The calculation of such unclassified sick leave payout shall be according to the calculations of sick leave upon termination of service of a confidential classified employee as specified in the rules of the division of personnel. IV. The governor is authorized to draw warrants for the sums necessary to make the payments under this section, which shall be a charge against the general fund or such special fund as may be appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:38 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 38
237:38 Short Term Notes.
Status: in_force

Prior to the issuance of the bonds hereunder the state treasurer, with the approval of the governor and council, may for the purposes hereof borrow money from time to time on short term loans which may be refunded by the issuance of the bonds hereunder. Provided, however, that at no one time shall the indebtedness of the state on such short term loans exceed the sum of $19,350,000.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 499:18-b — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 499 / Section 18-b
499:18-b Waiver of Court Costs and Fees.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by the rules of the court, any person, by reason of poverty, may seek relief from the payment of any fees provided by law which are payable to any court, clerk of court, or sheriff. The court, upon the application of such person, which application may be filed without fee, may, in its discretion, order the payment of such fees waived. In any case in which a person is represented by a legal aid society, a federally funded legal services project, or counsel assigned in accordance with the rules of the court, all filing costs shall be waived by the clerk without the necessity of a court order. Fees for the service of process by sheriffs shall be a charge against the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-E:5 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-E / Section 5
194-E:5 Innovation School and School Zone Reviews.
Status: in_force

I. Two years after state board approval of the innovation plan and every 2 years thereafter, the local board shall review the plan and the progress toward the plan objectives including improvements in academic performance and any cost savings or increased efficiencies, or both. II. The results of the local board review shall be provided to the department of education. III. If a local school board finds that the academic performance of students enrolled in the innovation school is not improving at a sufficient rate or that the plan is not achieving the planned results, the local school board may notify the department and state board that they wish to revoke the innovation status.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:10-b — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 10-b
28:10-b Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction of the county personnel committee to conduct discharge, removal, or suspension hearings shall be limited to those cases not involving death of a county employee or any person under the care or custody of a county employee. Whenever the county personnel committee finds that a case involves a death of a county employee or any person under the care or custody of a county employee, the committee shall immediately transfer the case to superior court. Any determination made by the county personnel committee that a case involves the death of a county employee or any person under the care or custody of a county employee shall be inadmissible as evidence in any civil action, arising from such death, against the county or any county official or employee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 515:1 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 515 / Section 1
515:1 Amount.
Status: in_force

At any time before the service date specified by the court on the summons, the defendant may tender to the attorney who brought the action the amount of the debt and costs, and such tender shall be a bar to any further proceedings in the case.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:48 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 48
204-C:48 Authorization to Accept State Money.
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to accept such moneys as may be appropriated from time to time by the legislature for carrying out its corporate purpose. The authority shall repay the state all sums which are appropriated to the authority for organizational purposes in 5 annual installments, beginning with the fifth year after the receipt of such funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-C:11 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-C / Section 11
49-C:11 Compensation.
Status: in_force

In the mayor-aldermen plan, the mayor shall devote full time to mayoral duties and shall receive such salary as may be designated by the charter, or by ordinance if the charter so authorizes. In the council-manager plan, the mayor shall not be full-time as to the daily administrative responsibility, and authority for city operations shall be vested in the city manager. The aldermen or councilors shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed in aggregate a sum fixed by the charter, or by ordinance if the charter so authorizes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:20-2009 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 20-2009
564-F:20-2009 Administrative Dissolution.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state may administratively dissolve a foundation if: (1) For 2 consecutive years, the foundation does not pay the annual fee or any penalty imposed by this chapter or other law within 60 days after the fee or penalty is due; (2) For 2 consecutive years, the foundation does not file its annual report with the secretary of state within 60 days after the annual report is due; (3) For a period of 60 days or more, the foundation does not have a registered agent or a registered office; (4) The foundation fails to file with the secretary of state: (A) A notice of a change of its registered agent within 60 days after the change; (B) A notice of a change of its registered office within 60 days after the change; (C) A notice of its registered agent's resignation within 60 days after the resignation; or (D) A notice of the discontinuance of its registered office within 60 days after the discontinuance; or (5) The period of foundation's duration stated in its certificate of formation expires. (b) The secretary of state may dissolve a foundation under subsection (a) by sending the following documents to the foundation at the foundation's registered office: (1) A notice of administrative dissolution; and (2) An application for reinstatement. (c) The notice of administrative dissolution shall set forth: (1) The grounds for dissolution; and (2) The effective date of dissolution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:11 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 11
236:11 Restoration.
Status: in_force

Any person, entity, or corporation who excavates or disturbs the shoulders, ditches, embankments, or the surface improved for travel of any highway shall restore such highway to a condition at least equal to the condition that was present before the excavation or disturbance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:8-803 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 8-803
564-B:8-803 Impartiality.
Status: in_force

If a trust has 2 or more beneficiaries, the trustee shall act impartially in administering, investing, managing, and distributing the trust property, giving due regard to the beneficiaries' respective interests.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:8-a — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 8-a
110-B:8-a Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

All military and departmental regulations adopted under this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:171 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 171
310-A:171 Fees.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, which shall establish all fees required under this subdivision including fees for the following: I. Examinations. II. Application for licensure upon passing the examination. III. Application for a license under RSA 310-A:170. IV. Biennial renewal for licensed court reporters. V. Late fees for a late renewal of license. VI. Replacement of a lost or mutilated license. VII. Transcribing and transferring records and other services. VIII. Reinstatement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:54 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 54
282-A:54 Tenure.
Status: in_force

The appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall be paid $40 for each day or any part thereof during which they perform services at the request of the commissioner. They shall be reimbursed for all expenses determined by the commissioner to be necessary to the performance of their duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-B:10 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-B / Section 10
194-B:10 Chartered Public Schools; Reporting Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. Each chartered public school shall provide one copy of its annual report to the state board and to its local school board. This report shall also be available to any person who expressly requests it. II. A chartered public school shall provide at its own expense an annual financial audit and report to the state board and the school board complying with any current format and content requirements imposed upon a public school. The report shall include the number of pupils served by the school and their respective tuition rates and a discussion of progress made towards the achievement of the school's academic and other goals set forth in its charter. III. To ensure compliance with its application and contract and applicable law, a chartered public school shall be subject to a first year program audit by the department of education or its agent, and shall be subject to a program audit by the department of education at least once every 3 years thereafter. IV. A summary version of any annual and periodic reports required in this chapter shall be provided to the parent or guardian of each pupil enrolled at a chartered public school and shall be made available to the legislative body. V. A representative of a chartered public school shall attend and be prepared to report at and answer questions during relevant portions of the annual school district budget process.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-B:10 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-B / Section 10
359-B:10 Conditions of Disclosure to Consumers.
Status: in_force

I. A consumer reporting agency shall make the disclosures required under RSA 359-B:9 during normal business hours and on reasonable notice. II. The disclosures required under RSA 359-B:9 shall be made to the consumer: (a) In person if he appears in person and furnishes proper identification; or (b) By telephone if he has made a written request, with proper identification, for telephone disclosure and the toll charge, if any, for the telephone call is prepaid by or charged directly to the consumer. III. Any consumer reporting agency shall provide trained personnel to explain to the consumer any information furnished to him pursuant to RSA 359-B:9. IV. The consumer shall be permitted to be accompanied by one other person of his choosing, who shall furnish reasonable identification. A consumer reporting agency may require the consumer to furnish a written statement granting permission to the consumer reporting agency to discuss the consumer's file in such person's presence. V. Except as provided in RSA 359-B:16 and 17, no consumer may bring any action or proceeding in the nature of defamation, invasion of privacy, or negligence with respect to the reporting of information against any consumer reporting agency, any user of information, or any person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency, based on information disclosed pursuant to RSA 359-B:9, 10 or 15, except as to false information furnished with malice or willful intent to injure such consumer.