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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:1-c — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 1-c
12-A:1-c Powers and Duties of Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Status: repealed

I. The department of natural and cultural resources shall be responsible for the following general functions: (a) Providing information services to state government. (b) Developing strategies for the conservation, management, and protection of the state's forests and lands and the promotion of the state's parks and recreation resources. (c) Developing and coordinating a statewide library service network. (d) Stimulating and encouraging public interest and participation in the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts. (e) Sponsoring state historic preservation activities. (f) [Repealed.] II. The commissioner shall assign, with the approval of the advisory commission, such duties and functions to the 5 divisions of the department, as in his or her discretion will best effectuate the purposes, powers, and duties set forth in this section and as otherwise provided by statute.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:4 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 4
287-D:4 Games of Chance Authorized.
Status: in_force

I. A charitable organization may conduct games of chance to promote the purpose for which it was organized, and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. II. The license shall authorize games of chance of a specified type on specified dates at specified times and at a specified location including agricultural fairs and other locations where nonprofit fundraising activities are conducted. III. No license shall be transferable. IV. No person shall be a party to, engage in, or supervise others in the operation of games of chance in any capacity, unless that person is licensed under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 611-B:14-a — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 611-B / Section 14-a
611-B:14-a Medical Records.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of any medical examination into the cause and manner of death, and where medical treatment has been provided to the decedent who is the subject of the examination, upon written request of the supervising medical examiner any individual, partnership, association, corporation, institution, or governmental entity which has rendered such treatment shall provide the supervising medical examiner with all medical records pertaining to the decedent and the treatment rendered. This section shall not preclude the supervising medical examiner from directly inspecting or obtaining any medical records pertaining to a case under the jurisdiction of the chief medical examiner. The records shall be promptly provided to the supervising medical examiner. When the records are incorporated into the files of the medical examiner or the office of the chief medical examiner, they shall be confidential and shall not be available for public inspection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-E:6 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-E / Section 6
490-E:6 Quality Assurance Program.
Status: in_force

I. The office of mediation and arbitration may establish a quality assurance program to support the administration of alternative dispute resolution programs in all courts. The program may include, but is not limited to: (a) Investigating and resolving complaints about alternative dispute resolution programs in all courts, including services or assistance provided by the office or a neutral party approved by the judicial branch; and (b) Monitoring and evaluating the appropriateness of alternative dispute resolution services provided by the office or a neutral party approved by the judicial branch so that problems or trends in the delivery of services are identified and steps to correct problems can be taken. II. The office of mediation and arbitration may request information about an alternative dispute resolution program in the courts. Any information received by the office may be shared only within the judicial branch and such information shall otherwise be confidential and privileged as provided by law, rule, or order. III. Records of the office's quality assurance program, including records of interviews, internal reviews or investigations, reports, statements, minutes, and other documentation, shall be confidential and shall be protected from direct or indirect discovery, subpoena, or admission into evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding. IV. No person who provides information as part of the quality assurance program shall be held liable in any action for damages or other relief arising from such provision of information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:12 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 12
35-A:12 Requests for Appropriations.
Status: in_force

I. To assure the continued operation and solvency of the bank for the carrying out of its corporate purposes, the chairperson of the bank shall, not later than 10 days following the failure of a governmental unit to make a scheduled payment of principal of or interest on a municipal bond sold to the bank, which failure causes the amount in the bond reserve fund established under RSA 35-A:11 to fall below the bond reserve fund requirement therefor, submit to the chairperson of the house finance committee a written request for an appropriation for the sum, if any, required to insure that the bond reserve fund established under RSA 35-A:11 equals the bond reserve fund requirement therefor. The chairperson of the house finance committee shall process the request for legislative action. All sums appropriated by the general court, if any, paid to the bank pursuant to this section shall be deposited by the bank in the said bond reserve fund. II. All amounts paid over to the bank by the state pursuant to this section shall constitute and be accounted for as advances by the state to the bank and, subject to the rights of the holders of any bonds or notes of the bank theretofore or thereafter issued, shall be repaid to the state without interest from all available operating revenues of the bank in excess of amounts required for the payment of obligations of the bank, the bond reserve funds and operating expenses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-E:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-E / Section 1
53-E:1 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

The general court finds it to be in the public interest to allow municipalities and counties to aggregate retail electric customers, as necessary, to provide such customers access to competitive markets for supplies of electricity and related energy services. The general court finds that aggregation may provide small customers with similar opportunities to those available to larger customers in obtaining lower electric costs, reliable service, and secure energy supplies. The purpose of aggregation shall be to encourage voluntary, cost effective and innovative solutions to local needs with careful consideration of local conditions and opportunities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:4 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 4
458-A:4 International Application of Chapter.
Status: in_force

I. A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying RSA 458-A:1 through RSA 458-A:21. II. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph III, a child-custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under RSA 458-A:22 through RSA 458-A:38. III. A court of this state need not apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-I:3 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-I / Section 3
485-I:3 Federal Consistency.
Status: in_force

The coastal program established under this chapter shall be the entity charged with implementing 16 U.S.C section 1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part 930.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 354-A:13 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 354-A / Section 13
354-A:13 Restrictive Covenants.
Status: in_force

I. Every provision in an oral agreement or a written instrument relating to real property which purports to forbid or restrict the conveyance, encumbrance, occupancy, or lease thereof on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin is void. II. (a) Every condition, restriction or prohibition, including a right of entry or possibility of reverter, which directly or indirectly limits the use or occupancy of real property on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin is void. (b) This section shall not apply to a limitation of use on the basis of religion of real property held by a religious institution or organization or by a religious or charitable organization operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious institution or organization, and used for religious or charitable purposes. III. It is a civil rights violation to insert in a written instrument relating to real property a provision that is void under this section or to honor or attempt to honor such a provision in the chain of title.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:46-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 46-a
263:46-a Notification of Offenses.
Status: in_force

I. Every applicant for or holder of a driver education certificate or school license shall notify the director within 5 business days by certified mail, return receipt requested, of being arrested, indicted, or summonsed to court in this or any other state or foreign jurisdiction as a defendant for an offense under RSA 265:79, RSA 265:79-a, RSA 265:79-b, RSA 265-A:2, RSA 265-A:3, or RSA 265-A:43, or any offense under RSA 630, RSA 631, or RSA 632-A. If employed or under contract to a school or school district, the licensee, certificate holder, or applicant shall provide a copy of the notification made to the director to the principal or equivalent chief administrator of the school in like manner and time frame. II. Every applicant for or holder of a driver education certificate or school license shall notify the director within 5 business days by certified mail, return receipt requested, of being convicted of any offense other than a parking violation under Title XXI or RSA 630, RSA 631, or RSA 632-A or an equivalent offense in another jurisdiction, or if his or her license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked in this or any other jurisdiction. If employed or under contract to a school or school district, the applicant, licensee, or certificate holder shall provide a copy of the notification made to the director to the principal or equivalent chief administrator of the school within 5 business days by certified mail, return receipt requested.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 510:4 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 510 / Section 4
510:4 Nonresident Defendant.
Status: in_force

I. Jurisdiction. Any person who is not an inhabitant of this state and who, in person or through an agent, transacts any business within this state, commits a tortious act within this state, or has the ownership, use, or possession of any real or personal property situated in this state submits himself, or his personal representative, to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state as to any cause of action arising from or growing out of the acts enumerated above. II. Service of Process on Secretary of State. Service of process upon any person who is subject to the jurisdiction of this state, as provided in this section, may be made by leaving a copy thereof, with a fee of $10, in the hands or office of the secretary of state. Such service shall be of the same legal force and effect as if served on the defendant at his abode or place of business in the state or country where he resides and according to the law of that state or country, provided that notice thereof and a copy of the process is forthwith sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, by the plaintiff or his attorney to the defendant at his last known abode or place of business in the state or country in which the defendant resides. The defendant's return receipt and an affidavit of the plaintiff or his attorney of compliance with the section shall be appended to the process and entered therewith. In the event that the notice and a copy of the process are not delivered to or accepted by the defendant, the court may order such additional notice, if any, as justice may require. III. Record of Process. The secretary of state shall keep a record of all process served in accordance with this section, and said record shall show the date and hour of service in the hands or office of the secretary of state. IV. Continuance of Action; Costs. The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action. The fee of $ 3 paid to the secretary of state by the plaintiff at the time of the service shall be taxed in his costs if he prevails in his suit. V. Service Not Exclusive. The method of service provided by this section is not exclusive and service on nonresident individuals may be made in any other manner provided by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 7
194:7 Assessment.
Status: in_force

The selectmen shall annually assess upon the ratable estate of the district a sum equal to the amounts determined by the district, and shall pay over the same to the district treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:16-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 16-a
652:16-a Undeclared Voter.
Status: in_force

The term "undeclared voter" shall mean a voter who is registered as a member of no political party.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:52 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 52
485-A:52 Advisory Board Established.
Status: in_force

I. There is established a Winnipesaukee River advisory board consisting of one member, from each community, appointed by the board of selectmen of a town or the city council of a city involved. The term of office of each member shall be one year commencing July 1, 1972, and each member shall serve until his or her successor shall have been appointed. The advisory board shall annually elect a chairman by majority vote of its members, and the board shall meet at least quarterly upon the call of the chairman or at least 3 members of the board in order to consider matters properly coming before it for attention. The advisory board shall meet with the department at suitable intervals to review matters of mutual concern. An annual budget shall be submitted to the advisory board by the department, for review and comment, 60 days prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year. Members of the advisory board shall receive no per diem but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses including mileage when in the performance of duties required under this subdivision. Each municipality shall provide funds necessary to reimburse its members to the advisory board. II. The advisory board shall make a recommendation to the governor and executive council on each request for a contract to plan, design, or construct capital improvements using moneys for expenditures under RSA 485-A:49. The department of environmental services shall include a letter from the advisory board to the governor and executive council documenting the decision and recommendations of the advisory board on such contract for the governor and executive council's consideration before approving or denying such contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 566:6 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 566 / Section 6
566:6 Limitation.
Status: in_force

Release of a power of appointment otherwise releasable shall not be prevented merely by provisions in restraint of alienation or anticipation contained in the instrument creating the power.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:6-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 6-a
412:6-a Changes in Coverage.
Status: in_force

I. In the event that a company or filing or advisory organization eliminates or reduces coverages, conditions, or definitions in its policies issued under this section other than at the request of a policyholder, the company shall attach to the policy at renewal a printed notice in each such policy explaining clearly what coverages, conditions, or definitions have been eliminated or reduced. If explanations of such reduced or eliminated coverages are not contained in the printed notice attached to its policies at renewal, then such coverages, conditions, or definitions shall remain in full force and effect without such reductions or eliminations. II. Except as provided in paragraph III, no insurance policy renewal shall add any stand-alone, premium bearing coverage unless such coverage is added at the request of the policyholder or is due to a requirement imposed by law. III. If the policyholder has not requested that new premium bearing coverage be added to a policy upon renewal, but such coverage is added because the company is replacing coverage or a policy that the company no longer offers, the company shall provide a printed notice explaining clearly what coverage has been added and how to obtain information concerning premium impact. IV. The requirements of this section shall apply to such policies renewed or endorsed with the same company, or a group of companies affiliated by ownership or contractual relationship encompassing joint operations or processes as filed and approved by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-F:7 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-F / Section 7
490-F:7 Circuit Court Judges; Number.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph II, the number of judges and masters in the circuit court shall not be less than the number of authorized judicial and master positions in the former district court, probate court, and judicial branch family division, as well as any superior court judicial officer or marital master equivalent not yet transferred to the former judicial branch family division on the effective date of this chapter but necessary to complete the family division implementation as set forth in RSA 490-D. II. Upon the retirement, resignation, disability, or removal of a part-time justice or special justice of the former probate or district courts, the position shall be eliminated, unless within 30 days of such retirement, resignation, disability, or removal the supreme court certifies in writing to the governor that due to population, caseload, and available judicial resources, the position needs to be continued in the circuit court. III. Upon the retirement, resignation, disability, or nonrenewal of appointment of a marital master, the position shall be converted to a full-time judicial position, provided that the fiscal committee of the general court approves and further provided that sufficient funds have been appropriated for the salary and benefits of the full-time judicial position. Once converted to a full-time judicial vacancy, the governor may nominate and the council may confirm any qualified person pursuant to part 2, article 46 of the New Hampshire constitution. IV. The supreme court, after reviewing population, caseload, judicial time, and efficiency, available judicial resources, the needs of the circuit court, and other relevant criteria may request the governor and council to designate a sitting part-time judge as a full-time judge. The court may recommend certain judges; however, the governor and council shall not be bound by that recommendation. Upon designation, that judge shall become full-time. Prior to making its request, the supreme court shall receive the approval of the fiscal committee of the general court and there shall be funds in the court's budget specifically appropriated for the salary and benefits of an additional full-time circuit court judge.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 530:12 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 530 / Section 12
530:12 Recovery From Town.
Status: in_force

Every person upon whose property an execution against a town or district has been levied may, in an action of assumpsit for money paid, recover of such town or district the sum so levied, and damages and double costs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-A:24 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-A / Section 24
78-A:24 Expenses.
Status: in_force

Expenses under this chapter are a charge upon the tax collected. Until taxes are received, the state treasurer shall pay the expenses out of the general funds and he shall reimburse the general funds when taxes are collected.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:24 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 24
260:24 Bureau Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the division a bureau of certificate of title which under the direction of the director shall carry out the work and purposes of the certificate of title and anti-theft provisions of this title.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 611-B:29 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 611-B / Section 29
611-B:29 Dental Records.
Status: in_force

If a person reported missing has not been found within 30 days, the county sheriff, chief of police of a city or town, medical examiner, or other law enforcement authority initiating or conducting the investigation for the missing person shall request the family or next of kin of the missing person to give them written consent to contact and request from the dentist of the missing person the person's dental records. The dental records of the missing person shall be forwarded to the division of state police on a form supplied by the division for that purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:9-g — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 9-g
158:9-g Availability of Information.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, all records and papers pertaining to licenses issued pursuant to RSA 158:9-b and any hearing conducted pursuant to RSA 158:9-e, IV, shall be open to the inspection of any person. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of safety may refuse to release any information or may exclude the public from any portion of a hearing if he determines that the information or hearing concerns the storage of explosives or other matters which, if made available to the public, would jeopardize public safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:15-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 15-a
415:15-a Discrimination Based on Participation in the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Status: in_force

Within the state of New Hampshire, for the reimbursement to covered entities enrolled in or eligible for the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program for covered drugs, as set forth in 42 U.S.C. section 256b, or such entities' contract pharmacies to the extent such contract pharmacies are dispensing 340B drugs to 340B covered entities' patients, a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefit manager, other third-party payer, or its agent, shall not impose any terms or conditions, including, but not limited to, restrictions or requirements regarding participation in standard or preferred pharmacy networks or the imposition of a lower reimbursement amount for 340B covered drugs, on a covered entity or its contract pharmacy that differ from such terms or conditions that apply to any other entity on the basis that the entity participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program or that the drug is a 340B covered drug.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:1-c — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 94 / Section 1-c
94:1-c Salary of Acting Directors.
Status: in_force

When any classified or unclassified state employee is appointed or officially designated as the acting director or administrative head of any state agency or department to fill a vacancy in the director's or administrative head's position, he shall be compensated at the minimum step of the salary range or labor grade at which the director or administrative head is compensated. If the salary of the person appointed or designated as acting director or administrative head prior to such appointment or designation is greater than the minimum step of the salary range or labor grade at which the director or administrative head is to be compensated, he shall be compensated at the next step within the salary range or labor grade of the director or administrative head which is above the salary he was receiving prior to his appointment or designation.