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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:163 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 163
282-A:163 Disqualification, Restitution, and Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any individual who is convicted under RSA 282-A:161 shall be deemed disqualified from receiving benefits for one year from the date of such conviction. II. All benefits received for any week or weeks directly affected by such false statement or representation or failure to disclose a material fact shall be deemed overpaid, and the court in all such cases shall order restitution in an amount equal to such overpayment, plus a penalty equal to 20 percent of such amount. III. Payments of the 20 percent penalty on convictions made under this section on or before October 20, 2013 shall be deposited into the fund established in RSA 282-A:140. IV. Payments of the 20 percent penalty on convictions made under this section on or after October 21, 2013 shall be divided with 1/4 of such payments being deposited into the fund established in RSA 282-A:140 and 3/4 of such payments being deposited into the unemployment compensation fund established in RSA 282-A:103.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:2 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 2
153:2 Membership and Organization.
Status: in_force

There shall be a state advisory board of fire control consisting of 12 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. The members shall be persons with experience and background in (1) a manufacturing industry; (2) the storage of petroleum products and in standard safety precautions with reference thereto; (3) the position of forest fire warden and who is a chief of a volunteer or full-time fire department; (4) fire insurance underwriting, including knowledge of national standards of construction, causes of fire loss and regulations pertaining to fire safety; (5) the position of chief of a municipal fire department; (6) a registered architect; (7) a chemical engineer; (8) an electrical engineer; (9) the position of chief of a volunteer fire department; (10) natural gas distribution; (11) propane gas distribution; and (12) a fire protection engineer. Members shall be appointed for terms of 5 years. One member of the board shall be designated as chairman thereof by the governor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:19 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 19
374:19 False Statements, Etc.
Status: in_force

No public utility shall willfully make any false statement or false entry in any report to the commission or the department of energy, or in any answer to any question lawfully asked by the commission or the department of energy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498:19 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498 / Section 19
498:19 Filing Writ of Attachment.
Status: in_force

The writ shall be filed in the clerk's office with the papers in the suit, and a memorandum of it shall be entered upon the docket.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 401:16 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 401 / Section 16
401:16 Name Reservation.
Status: reserved

I. The reservation of the name of an insurer, including trade names, shall be made by filing an application, executed by the applicant with the insurance commissioner to reserve a specified name, and by paying a fee as set by RSA 400-A:29. If the commissioner finds that the name is available for use, he shall reserve the name for the exclusive use of the applicant for a period of 120 days. II. The right to the exclusive use of a specified name, including trade names, so reserved may be transferred to any other person or corporation by filing, with the office of the insurance commissioner, a request for the transfer, executed by the applicant for whom the name was reserved, by specifying the name and address of the transferee and other information as required by the insurance commissioner and by paying a fee equal to the original application fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 650-A:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 650-A / Section 1
650-A:1 Felonious Use of Firearms.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony if he commits or attempts to commit any felony when armed with a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or any other firearm. For any subsequent offense, a person shall be guilty of a class A felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:72 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 72
282-A:72 Proration of Reimburser Charges.
Status: in_force

If the base period wages of an individual include wages from one or more reimbursing employers and one or more additional employers, reimburser or taxpayer, benefits paid to such individual shall be charged to any such reimbursing employer in the same proportion as the wages from such reimbursing employers bears to the total amount of all wages in the individual's base period. Any benefits not charged to a reimbursing employer shall be charged to the most recent employer or as otherwise required by RSA 282-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-A:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-A / Section 4
169-A:4 Supplementary Agreements.
Status: in_force

The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreement shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, said supplementary agreement shall have no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-D:2-c — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-D / Section 2-c
270-D:2-c Boating Safety Checklist.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall rent a vessel for operation on any waters of this state, including tidal and coastal waters and all inland waters, unless the rental operator initials a rental safety checklist, prepared by the department of safety, which certifies the rental operator's knowledge of boating safety laws and which certifies that the rental operator possesses a safe boater education certificate or its equivalent. In addition, no person shall rent or lease any motorized watercraft to another person without providing the renter or lessee with written instructions on operating the watercraft in accordance with New Hampshire law, and reviewing with the renter or lessee such written instructions and the guidelines on New Hampshire navigation laws provided by the division. II. (a) The rental safety checklist shall include, but shall not be limited to, knowledge of the following provisions of the marine laws: (1) Safe passage. (2) DWI. (3) Headway speed. (4) Safety equipment. (5) Navigational lights requirements. (b) The checklists shall include a provision which states that the rental operator is responsible for anyone who operates the vessel in accordance with RSA 270-D. III. The rental safety checklist shall include a provision in which the operator acknowledges that the director may require the operator to attend a boat safety course, as provided in RSA 270:46-a, for violating any of the boating laws or rules of the division.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38-D:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38-D / Section 1
38-D:1 Method of Adoption.
Status: in_force

Any governing or legislative body of a municipality may adopt or rescind the provisions of this chapter at any duly warned meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:105 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 105
564-E:105 Execution of Power of Attorney.
Status: in_force

(a) With regard to a general power of attorney: (1) The power of attorney must be signed (other than by electronic signature) by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney and must be acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments. (2) A disclosure statement in substantially the following form, signed (other than by electronic signature) by the principal or by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name, must be affixed to the power of attorney: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE POWER OF ATTORNEY THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DOCUMENT. BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU SHOULD KNOW THESE IMPORTANT FACTS: Notice to the Principal: As the "Principal," you are using this Power of Attorney to grant power to another person (called the "Agent") to make decisions, including, but not limited to, decisions concerning your money, property, or both, and to use your money, property, or both on your behalf. If this Power of Attorney does not limit the powers that you give to your Agent, your Agent will have broad and sweeping powers to sell or otherwise dispose of your property, and to spend your money without advance notice to you or approval by you. Unless you have expressly provided otherwise in this Power of Attorney, your Agent will have these powers before you become incapacitated, and unless you have expressly provided otherwise in this Power of Attorney, your Agent will continue to have these powers after you become incapacitated. You have the right to retain this Power of Attorney and to release it later or to request that another person retain this Power of Attorney on your behalf and release it only if one or more conditions specified in advance by you are satisfied. You have the right to revoke or take back this Power of Attorney at any time, so long as you are of sound mind. If there is anything about this Power of Attorney that you do not understand, you should seek professional advice. (b) A power of attorney to convey real estate must be signed (other than by electronic signature) by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the general power of attorney and must be acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments. (c) Any other power of attorney must be signed by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney. (d) A signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 168-B:20 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 168-B / Section 20
168-B:20 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to carry out its duties under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-A:15 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-A / Section 15
420-A:15 Coverage During Adoption Proceedings.
Status: in_force

All contracts issued by a health service corporation which provide coverage for a family member of the subscriber shall, as to such family member's coverage, also provide that health insurance benefits applicable for children are payable with respect to any minor from the date such minor is placed in the custody of the subscriber pursuant to an adoption proceeding under the provisions of RSA 170-B. Such health insurance benefits shall terminate upon dismissal or withdrawal of the petition for adoption.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:13-c — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 13-c
266:13-c Exception for Vehicles Being Towed.
Status: in_force

I. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to damaged, disabled, or abandoned vehicles or combinations of vehicles being towed by a tow truck for a reasonable distance to the nearest safe haven off the highway. These provisions may be further waived for towing longer distances on a case-by-case basis by special permit. II. For towing beyond the nearest practicable safe haven as provided in paragraph I, a special overwidth permit shall not be required if the unit, including load, complies with the following conditions: (a) The unit shall not exceed 13 feet 6 inches in height and 102 inches in width except that where an accident or collision has caused a disfigurement of the disabled unit the width may not exceed 120 inches. Rear view mirrors may extend to a point not in excess of that which affords the driver of the tow truck a view to the rear along both sides of the vehicle. (b) During daylight hours the disabled unit shall carry warning flags indicating its maximum width. During the hours of darkness the maximum width shall be indicated by lighted clearance lamps. (c) The combined overall length of the tow truck and disabled, damaged, or abandoned vehicles in tow shall not exceed 150 feet. No single unit tow truck shall exceed 45 feet in overall length. No disabled unit shall exceed the maximum legal or permitted length for each such unit under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:80 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 80
304-C:80 Right of Managers to Vote Separately.
Status: in_force

An operating agreement may grant to all or certain identified managers or a specified class or group of the managers the right to vote, separately or with all or any class or group of managers or members, on any matter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6:40 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6 / Section 40
6:40 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Establishing minimum qualifications of scholarship applicants. II. Instituting a scholarship application process, which includes but is not limited to requiring that all applicants complete a formal scholarship application on appropriate forms to be developed by the commission and time frames for the application process. III. Procedures for awarding and disbursing scholarships. IV. Procedures for determining the amount of funds available to provide annual scholarships through the trust fund. V. Any other issue which the commission deems relevant to the implementation and administration of the scholarship program. VI. Requiring disclosure regarding any scholarship funds, or portion thereof, which are or may be returned to the trust fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-C:4-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-C / Section 4-b
420-C:4-b Coverage for Dependents.
Status: in_force

If the coverage for dependent children includes coverage for dependent children who are full-time students, as defined by the appropriate educational institution, beyond the age of 18, such dependent coverage shall include coverage for a dependent's medically necessary leave of absence from school for a period not to exceed 12 months or the date on which coverage would otherwise end pursuant to the terms and conditions of the policy, whichever comes first. Any breaks in the school semester shall not disqualify the dependent child from coverage under this section. Documentation and certification of the medical necessity of a leave of absence shall be submitted to the insurer by the student's attending physician and shall be considered prima facie evidence of entitlement to coverage under this section. The date of the documentation and certification of the medical necessity of a leave of absence shall be the date the insurance coverage under this section commences.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:18-b — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 18-b
378:18-b Special Contracts; Telephone Utilities.
Status: in_force

I. In this section: (a) "Toll service" means switched telephone calls to locations outside of the local service area of the caller, as defined in the serving telephone utility's tariffs on file with the commission. (b) "Incumbent local exchange carrier" means a local exchange carrier authorized to do business in the state prior to the passage of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. II. (a) Except as provided in RSA 378:18-b, III, any special contracts for incumbent local exchange carriers providing telephone services shall be filed with the commission and shall become effective 30 days after filing, provided the rates are set not less than: (1) The incremental cost of the relevant service; or (2) Where the telephone utility's competitors must purchase access from the telephone utility to offer a competing service, the price of the lowest cost form of access that competitors could purchase to compete for customers with comparable volumes of usage, plus the incremental cost of related overhead. (b) The commission may, in its discretion and with reasonable explanation, extend the effective date of the special contract by 30 days. III. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, special contracts for toll service provided by incumbent local exchange carriers need not be filed with the commission for its approval in order for the special contract to take effect. Copies of such special contracts shall be filed with the commission within 7 business days after the special contract's effective date. The commission may investigate a special contract for toll service to determine whether the rates are consistent with the cost considerations of this section. If the special contract for toll service is not consistent with the cost considerations of this section, the parties shall either cancel the special contract or agree to revise the rate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 642:2 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 642 / Section 2
642:2 Resisting Arrest or Detention.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when the person knowingly or purposely physically interferes with a person recognized to be a law enforcement official, including a probation or parole officer, seeking to effect an arrest or detention of the person or another regardless of whether there is a legal basis for the arrest. A person is guilty of a class B felony if the act of resisting arrest or detention causes serious bodily injury, as defined in RSA 625:11, VI, to another person. Verbal protestations alone shall not constitute resisting arrest or detention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:153 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 153
304-C:153 Successor to Deceased Member of Single-Member Limited Liability Company Becomes Member.
Status: in_force

Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, a person who succeeds to the limited liability company interest of a deceased member of a single-member limited liability company is admitted as the member of the limited liability company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:53-b — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 53-b
546-B:53-b Relationship of Department of Health and Human Services to United States Central Authority.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services of this state is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 295:7 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 295 / Section 7
295:7 Property.
Status: in_force

They may purchase, hold and convey real and personal estate necessary and proper for the due transaction of their authorized business, not exceeding the amount authorized by their charter or by statute, and no other.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:12-k — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 12-k
310-B:12-k Appraisal Management Company; Recordkeeping.
Status: in_force

Each appraisal management company seeking to be registered in this state shall certify to the office on an annual basis that it maintains a detailed record of each service request that it receives and the appraiser that performs the appraisal for the appraisal management company. Such records must be retained for a period of at least 5 years after an appraisal is completed or 2 years after final disposition of a judicial proceeding related to the assignment, whichever period expires later.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:13 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 13
455:13 Oath.
Status: in_force

Before any commissioner of deeds shall perform any duty of his or her office, he or she shall take and subscribe an oath, before a judge of some court of record, that he or she will well and faithfully perform all the duties of the office, which oath shall be filed by him or her in the office of the secretary of state within 3 months after taking the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:44 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 44
301:44 Foreign Associations.
Status: in_force

Any corporation or association organized under generally similar laws of another state shall be allowed to carry on any proper activities, operations and functions in this state upon compliance with the general regulations applicable to foreign corporations desiring to do business in this state, and all contracts which could be made by any association incorporated hereunder, made by or with such association shall be legal and valid and enforceable in this state with all of the remedies set forth in this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-N:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-N / Section 5
420-N:5 Authority of the Commissioner.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have authority to: I. Make, adopt, and amend rules and regulations pursuant to RSA 541-A for, or as an aid to, the administration of any provision of the Act relating to insurance; II. Apply for any public or private grant funds available under the Act; III. Apply for any waiver available under any specific provision of the Act; IV. Adopt and apply standards consistent with the Act for form and rate review of insurance products and any other regulatory oversight functions performed by the department; and V. Enforce the consumer protections and market reforms set forth in the Act that relate to insurance. This shall not include the medical assistance program under RSA 167.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:11 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 11
261:11 Refusal of Certificate.
Status: in_force

The department shall refuse issuance of a certificate of title if any required fee is not paid or if it has reasonable grounds to believe that: I. The applicant is not the owner of the vehicle; II. The application contains a false or fraudulent statement; or III. The applicant fails to furnish required information or documents or any additional information the director reasonably requires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:10 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 10
484:10 Vacancies.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the commission, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the council, appoint a member to serve only for the unexpired term. Any member of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-E:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193-E / Section 2
193-E:2 Criteria for an Adequate Education.
Status: in_force

An adequate education shall provide all students with the opportunity to acquire: I. Skill in reading, writing, and speaking English to enable them to communicate effectively and think creatively and critically. II. Skill in mathematics and familiarity with methods of science to enable them to analyze information, solve problems, and make rational decisions. III. Knowledge of the biological, physical, and earth sciences, including environmental sciences that investigate the complex interaction of physical, chemical, and biological processes that take place on the earth, to enable them to understand and appreciate the world and the engineering, socio-economic, and geopolitical challenges around them. IV. Knowledge of civics and government, economics, geography, history, and Holocaust and genocide education to enable them to participate in the democratic process and to make informed choices as responsible citizens. V. Grounding in the arts, languages, and literature to enable them to appreciate our cultural heritage and develop lifelong interests and involvement in these areas. VI. Sound wellness and environmental practices, including outdoor recreation, to enable them to enhance their own well-being, as well as that of others. VII. Skills for lifelong learning, including interpersonal, environmental education, and technological skills, to enable them to learn, work, communicate, and participate effectively in a changing society and environment.