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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:14 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 14
161-F:14 Access to Facilities, Residents, and Records.
Status: in_force

I. In the course of an investigation, the representative of the office shall: (a) Make the necessary inquiries and obtain such information as he or she deems necessary. (b) Enter and inspect the premises of a facility or government agency and inspect there any books, files, medical records, or other records that pertain to residents, subject to RSA 161-F:14, II. (c) Conduct private interviews with residents, staff members, and others deemed appropriate to the investigation and who consent to such interviews. II. The representative of the office shall first seek to obtain the written permission of the resident or the resident's legal representative to inspect any books, files, medical records, or other records which pertain to the resident. If the representative of the office cannot obtain such permission because a resident is unable to provide such permission and has no legal representative or the investigation pertains to the acts or omissions of the legal representative, the long-term care ombudsman representative shall, upon written determination of the long-term care ombudsman that such circumstances exist, inspect any books, files, medical records, or other records which pertain to that resident. The written determination shall be provided to the person in charge of the facility. The representative of the office shall maintain the confidentiality of all books, files, medical records, or other records inspected under the provisions of this paragraph except as they may pertain to the resolution of the ongoing investigation. III. In an investigation, the representatives of the office shall have the authority to apply to the superior court for an order authorizing entry when an administrator of a facility refuses such representative entry as provided in subparagraph I(b) or paragraph II. IV. Authorized representatives of the office with proper identification shall have access to residents of a facility to: (a) Visit, talk with, and make personal, social, and other appropriate services available. (b) Inform them of their rights and entitlements and corresponding obligations under federal and state law by distribution of educational materials, discussion in groups, or discussion with individual residents. (c) Engage in other methods of assisting, advising, and representing residents or clients to extend to them the full enjoyment of their rights.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:9-908 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 9-908
383-B:9-908 Rules.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules governing the terms and conditions of acquisitions and combinations under this article.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:88-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 88-a
236:88-a Location/Direction Signs for Businesses Within Highway Rights-of-Way.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding RSA 236:88 or any other provision of law to the contrary, a business owner whose property abuts upon and has legal driveway access to the right-of-way of any class I, class II, or class III highway may, upon obtaining the approval of the department, place a sign within the adjacent right-of-way of his or her business being conducted at that location. The placement of such sign shall be in accordance with the Roadside Design Guide published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). II. Any such sign shall comply with all local municipal rules, regulations, and other requirements. III. Any such sign shall: (a) Not impose a danger to the traveling public. (b) Not unreasonably interfere with the maintenance of the state right-of-way. (c) Be permanently affixed to the ground. (d) Meet reasonable size, style, and lighting standards consistent with the state of development and commercial activity in the area. (e) Be removed if the business activity is no longer conducted at that location. IV. The cost of construction, installation, maintenance, disposal, moving, and removing of such sign shall be at the expense of the business owner. V. A sign placed in accordance with this section shall not be construed to give its owner any property or other rights in its location, and if the state changes or widens the highway, or redesigns its maintenance practices, the business owner shall move or remove the sign, as the department may determine necessary. VI. The department shall be authorized to remove any sign if it determines that the provisions of this section have not been met; provided that 30 days' notice shall be given to the owner of the sign unless the sign constitutes a safety hazard. VII. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, a municipality may place a sign within the right-of-way of any class I, class II, or class III highway if such sign meets the requirements of this section and with the approval of the department of transportation and the governing body of the municipality. VIII. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the administration of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:107 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 107
236:107 Injunction.
Status: in_force

In addition to the penalty in RSA 236:106 the commissioner of transportation may obtain a mandatory injunction to end the violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-A / Section 3
417-A:3 Cancellation; Refusal to Write; Refusal to Renew; Insufficient Grounds.
Status: in_force

No insurer shall cancel, refuse to write or refuse to renew a policy of automobile insurance on any person solely because of the age, residence, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status or lawful occupation, including the military service, of anyone who is or seeks to become insured or solely because another insurer has refused to write a policy, or has cancelled or has refused to renew an existing policy in which that person was the named insured.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:169 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 169
310-A:169 Requirements for Licensure.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall issue a license to any qualified applicant who meets the standards established under this subdivision and who holds one of the following titles: I. Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), from the National Court Reporters Association; or II. Certified Voice Reporter (CVR), from the National Verbatim Reporters Association.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:4 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 4
652:4 State General Election.
Status: in_force

"State general election" shall mean an election to choose a federal, state, or county officer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-P:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-P / Section 10
420-P:10 Safe Harbor for HIPAA Compliance.
Status: in_force

A licensee that is in possession of protected health information subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and that has established and maintains programs and procedures regarding information privacy, security, and breach notification that are prescribed by HIPAA and by Parts 160 and 164 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations established pursuant to HIPAA, shall be considered to meet the requirements of this chapter with respect to such protected health information, provided that the licensee is compliant with the HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification requirements and submits a written statement certifying such compliance. Furthermore, to the extent a licensee maintains other nonpublic information concerning a consumer in the same manner as protected health information, it shall be considered to meet the requirements of this chapter with respect to such nonpublic information, provided the licensee submits a written statement that it does maintain and protect other nonpublic information as it does protected health information. However, any licensee subject to this HIPAA safe harbor shall continue to be subject to, and shall comply with, the commissioner notification requirements of RSA 420-P:6, I and II. For purposes of this section, the definition of "protected health information" shall be as set forth in HIPAA and the regulations promulgated thereunder and shall be considered to be a subset of nonpublic information, as defined in RSA 420-P:3, XI.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:20 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 20
420-B:20 Statutory Construction and Relationship to Other Laws.
Status: in_force

I. A health maintenance organization shall be considered an insurance company, however, except as provided in this chapter, title XXXVII shall not be applicable to any health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority under this chapter; provided that this provision does not apply to an insurer or hospital or medical service corporation licensed and regulated pursuant to the insurance laws or the hospital or medical service corporation laws of this state, except with respect to its health maintenance organization activities authorized and regulated pursuant to this chapter. II. The solicitation of enrolled participants or the provision of factually accurate information regarding coverage, rates, locations and hours of service, concepts and programs for the delivery of health care services, names of affiliated institutions, and credentials of participating providers, by a health maintenance organization or its agents to potential enrolled participants and to the general public shall not be construed to be violative of any provision of the laws of this state relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals, nor be grounds for revocation or suspension of the license of a physician or surgeon under RSA 329:17. III. The requirements of RSA 400-A:39, RSA 401-B, RSA 402-C, RSA 404-F, RSA 415:6-g, RSA 415:6-m, RSA 415:6-o, RSA 415:6-r, RSA 415:6-t, RSA 415:6-u, RSA 415:6-v, RSA 415:6-w, RSA 415:6-x, RSA 415:6-y, RSA 415:6-z, RSA 415:6-a1, RSA 415:18, VII-a, RSA 415:18, XVI and XVII, RSA 415:18-i, RSA 415:18-j, RSA 415:18-r, RSA 415:18-t, RSA 415:18-u, RSA 415:18-v, RSA 415:18-w, RSA 415:18-y, RSA 415:18-z, RSA 415:18-aa, RSA 415:18-bb, RSA 415:18-cc, RSA 415:18-dd, RSA 415:18-ee, RSA 415:18-ff, RSA 415-A, RSA 415-F, RSA 420-G, and RSA 420-J shall apply to health maintenance organizations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 6
21-P:6 Division of Administration.
Status: repealed

There is established within the department the division of administration under the supervision of an unclassified director of administration who shall, in accordance with applicable laws, be responsible for the following functions: I. Accounting, purchasing, and budget control. II. Personnel management. III. Property, contracts, and grants management. IV. Data processing. V. Assistance to the commissioner with short and long range department level planning activities. VI. [Repealed.] VII. [Repealed.] VIII. Collection of fuel taxes and administration of road tolls and the audit functions of the international registration plan under RSA 260. IX. Appointment, with the approval of the commissioner, of a road toll administrator who shall be a classified employee and who shall, under the supervision of the director of administration, be responsible for administration of the motor vehicle road toll law and the fuel tax agreement. The director of administration may delegate to the administrator authority to sign and execute any documents pertaining to the director's work and such documents so signed by the road toll administrator shall have the same effect as though signed by the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 115-B:6 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 115-B / Section 6
115-B:6 Federal Law.
Status: in_force

Provisions of this chapter shall be superseded by federal laws and regulations which are more stringent or provide specific veterans preference or priority of service relative to administering training programs or training program grants to the states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-K:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-K / Section 3
402-K:3 Marketing Requirements for Sale of Portable Electronics Insurance.
Status: in_force

I. At every location where portable electronics insurance is offered to customers, brochures or other written materials shall be made available to a prospective customer which: (a) Disclose that portable electronics insurance may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by a customer's homeowner's insurance policy, renter's insurance policy, motor vehicle insurance policy, or other source of coverage. (b) State that the enrollment by the customer in a portable electronics insurance program is not required in order to purchase or lease portable electronics or services. (c) Summarize the material terms of the insurance coverage, including: (1) The identity of the insurer; (2) The identity of the supervising entity; (3) The amount of any applicable deductible and how it is to be paid; (4) Benefits of the coverage; and (5) Key terms and conditions of coverage such as whether portable electronics may be repaired or replaced with similar make and model reconditioned or non-original manufacturer parts or equipment. (d) Provide a toll-free number and a summary of the process for filing a claim, including a description of how to return portable electronics and the maximum fee applicable in the event the customer fails to comply with any equipment return requirements. (e) State that an enrolled customer may cancel enrollment for coverage under a portable electronics insurance policy at any time and the person paying the premium shall receive a refund of any applicable unearned premium. II. Portable electronics insurance may be offered on a month-to-month or other periodic basis as a group or master commercial inland marine policy issued to a vendor of portable electronics for its enrolled customers. III. Eligibility and underwriting standards for customers electing to enroll in coverage shall be established for each portable electronics insurance program in compliance with RSA 417:4, VIII(e) and RSA 417-B:2-a. IV. A certificate, endorsement, brochure, or other evidence setting forth the terms and conditions of the portable electronics insurance policy shall be provided to each enrolled customer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 427:28 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 427 / Section 28
427:28 General Penalty; Warning.
Status: in_force

I. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this subdivision for which no other criminal penalty is provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. If such violation involves intent to defraud, or any distribution or attempted distribution of an article that is adulterated, except as defined in RSA 427:2, VII(h), such person, firm, or corporation shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. III. No person, firm, or corporation shall be subject to penalties under this section for receiving for transportation any article or animal in violation of this subdivision if such receipt was made in good faith, unless such person, firm, or corporation refuses to furnish on request of a representative of the commissioner the name and address of the person from whom he or she received such article or animal, and copies of all documents, if there are any, pertaining to the delivery of the article or animal to him or her. IV. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to report for prosecution, or for the institution of libel or injunction proceedings, minor violations of this subdivision whenever he or she believes that the public interest will be adequately served by a suitable written notice of warning.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-G:32 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-G / Section 32
21-G:32 Rules; Procedures and Standards.
Status: in_force

The committee shall adopt, publish, and make available to the public rules governing its procedures, including provisions for disqualification of members for conflict of interest and provisions for the committee to discipline its members for breach of committee procedures, consistent with the procedures set forth in RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-D:7 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-D / Section 7
99-D:7 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Appeal from denial of representation by the attorney general as provided in RSA 99-D:2 shall be available to any officer, trustee, official or employee who is so denied. Such appeal shall be by petition to the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:3 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 3
508:3 Disabilities.
Status: in_force

If the person first entitled to bring an action for recovery of real estate is an infant or mentally incompetent at the time the right accrues, the action may be brought within 5 years after such disability is removed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:47 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318-B / Section 47
318-B:47 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Distributor" means a person, other than a manufacturer or wholesaler, that sells, delivers, transfers, or in any manner furnishes a drug product to any person that is not the ultimate user or consumer of the product. II. "Knowingly" means having actual knowledge of the relevant facts. III. "Manufacturer" means a person that produces, compounds, packages, or in any manner initially prepares a drug product for sale or use. IV. "Wholesaler" means a person, other than a manufacturer, that sells, transfers, or in any manner furnishes a drug product to any other person for the purpose of being resold.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 353:2-a — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 353 / Section 2-a
353:2-a Child Care Referrals.
Status: in_force

No hotelkeeper or innkeeper shall be liable for losses of goods or property or other damages sustained by a guest or other visitor based solely upon the furnishing by the hotelkeeper or innkeeper of a name or names of persons available to provide child care services for such guest or other visitor, provided the hotelkeeper or innkeeper has no knowledge of any adverse information relating to the person or persons providing the child care services, the hotelkeeper or innkeeper receives no compensation for furnishing the information or the services provided, and the hotelkeeper or innkeeper has given written notice to the guest or visitor that the child care service providers have not been evaluated by the hotelkeeper or innkeeper. No such liability shall arise from furnishing the name of an employee of the hotelkeeper or innkeeper, provided the hotelkeeper or innkeeper does not recommend or compensate any such employee for the provision of such child care services and the employee is not acting within the scope of employment for the hotelkeeper or innkeeper when providing such child care services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 614:7 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 614 / Section 7
614:7 Authority Granted to Make Arrest.
Status: in_force

I. Any peace officer of this state or other person authorized to make arrests in a criminal case in this state in fresh pursuit of a person who is reasonably believed by such officer to have committed a felony in this state or who has committed or attempted to commit any criminal offense in this state in the presence of such officer, or for whom such officer holds a warrant of arrest for any offense, shall have the authority to arrest and hold in custody such person anywhere in this state. II. Any peace officer of this state in fresh pursuit of a person who is reasonably believed by such officer to be driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled drugs, or has violated any motor vehicle statute in the presence of such officer, or for whom such officer holds a warrant of arrest for any offense, shall have the authority to arrest and hold in custody such person anywhere in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:18 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 18
104:18 Forfeiture.
Status: in_force

A sheriff who fails to pay to the county treasurer any money received by him for the county, immediately on receipt thereof, or the amount of any fine, forfeiture or costs, immediately after he has voluntarily or negligently suffered a prisoner liable therefor to escape, shall forfeit treble the amount thereof, with double costs of suit, to be recovered by the treasurer for the use of the county, and he may be removed from office by the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 308:2 — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 308 / Section 2
308:2 When Effective.
Status: in_force

The dissolution of a religious society shall not be effective until such society shall have conveyed and transferred all its property in accordance with a vote as provided in this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:181 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 181
282-A:181 Job Training Program.
Status: in_force

The department of employment security shall administer the job training program in this subdivision. The commissioner of the department of employment security shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A, relative to the grant award process and general administration of this subdivision. I. Training programs may include, but shall not be limited to: (a) Structured, on-site laboratory or classroom training. (b) Basic skills. (c) Technical skills. (d) Quality improvement. (e) Safety. (f) Management and supervision. (g) English as a second language. II. No more than $500,000 annually, from sources other than the WorkReadyNH program, shall be provided to support programs offered as of January 1, 2019, and, in addition to programs offered as of January 1, 2019, funding shall be provided for: (a) Training individuals not otherwise eligible for state or federal training funds available as of January 1, 2019, including the cost of certificate programs, apprenticeship programs as defined under 29 C.F.R. Part 29, and occupational skills training in order to fill current, in-demand employment in New Hampshire with employers having immediate employment needs, with a priority for jobs identified through the state's sector partnership initiative and for employers who pay individuals during training periods. (b) Enhanced support services, including child care and transportation assistance, which would not otherwise be available through any other state, federal, or other programs, with such assistance limited to income eligible individuals with an identified career path and who are determined to be in need of such support services to successfully compete for employment opportunities; (c) The WorkReadyNH program established by the community college system of New Hampshire in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually. (d) Certificate programs, apprenticeship programs as defined under 29 C.F.R. Part 29, and occupational skills training opportunities for New Hampshire high school students upon graduation in order to fill current, in-demand employment in New Hampshire. (e) Marketing of New Hampshire's workforce development initiatives to employers and business community representatives in New Hampshire. (f) Recruitment and coordination of services provided in this section to populations with higher than average unemployment in New Hampshire, including persons in need of training to change careers, persons with substance use disorders who are in recovery programs, persons with disabilities, inmates transitioning to the general population, persons who are homeless, senior citizens, legal immigrants and speakers of languages other than English, including documented outreach to and priority given to persons with substance use disorders who are in recovery programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:4-414 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 4-414
383-E:4-414 Retirement Accounts.
Status: in_force

A credit union may act as trustee of pension and profit-sharing plans. A credit union may also act as trustee or custodian of: (a) Individual retirement accounts authorized by federal and state law; (b) Pension funds of self-employed individuals or of an entity or organization sponsoring the credit union; (c) Deferred compensation plans; and (d) Other similar retirement or pension plans.