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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 101-B:5-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 101-B / Section 5-a
101-B:5-a Contract to Enroll in Program.
Status: in_force

The state or any political subdivision may, by contract, agree with any employee or independent contractor thereto, to defer compensation, in whole or in part.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124-A:7 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124-A / Section 7
124-A:7 Relocation Assistance Advisory Services.
Status: in_force

I. Programs or projects undertaken by a displacing agency shall be planned in a manner that: (a) At an early stage in planning such programs or projects and before beginning any actions which will cause displacements, recognizes the problems associated with displacing individuals, families, businesses, and farm operations; and (b) Provides for the resolution of such problems in order to minimize adverse impacts on displaced persons and expedites program or project advancement or completion. II. Displacing agencies shall ensure that relocation assistance advisory services are available to all persons displaced by such agency. Relocation advisory programs shall include such measures, facilities, or services necessary or appropriate to: (a) Determine and make timely recommendations on the needs and preferences, if any, of displaced persons for relocation assistance; (b) Provide current and continuing information on the availability, sales prices, and rental charges of comparable replacement dwellings for displaced homeowners and tenants and suitable locations for businesses and farm operations; (c) Assist a person displaced from a business or farm operation in obtaining and becoming established in a suitable replacement location; (d) Supply information concerning federal, state, and local programs which may be of assistance to displaced persons, and supply technical assistance to persons applying for assistance under such programs; (e) Provide other advisory services to displaced persons in order to minimize hardship in adjusting to relocation; and (f) Coordinate relocation activities performed by the displacing agency with other federal, state, or local government action in the community which could affect the efficient delivery of relocation assistance and related services. III. If a displacing agency determines that any person occupying property immediately adjacent to the property where the displacing activity occurs is caused substantial economic injury as a result of such activity, then the agency may provide advisory services to that person. IV. Notwithstanding RSA 124-A:2, IV(b), in any case in which a displacing agency acquires property for a program or project, any person who occupies such property on a rental basis for a short term or a period subject to termination when the property is needed for the program or project shall be eligible for advisory services to the extent determined by the displacing agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-J:6-c — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-J / Section 6-c
420-J:6-c Third-Party Payment of Covered, Court-Ordered Services.
Status: in_force

The existence of a court order under RSA 169-B, RSA 169-C, or RSA 169-D for a service, program, or placement that is covered under any insurance for the minor shall not be considered in determining qualification for third-party payment under such insurance. Benefits for such services shall be subject to the same dollar limits, deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance factors and to the terms and conditions of the policy or certificate, including any managed care provisions. However, the claimant or claimant's representative shall have 48 hours from the commencement of a court-ordered service, placement, or program to seek any pre-authorization, pre-certification, or referral required under the terms of the policy. The determination of these preservice claims for court-ordered services for a minor shall be made as soon as possible, taking into account the medical exigencies, but in no event later than 48 hours after receipt of the request and sufficient information, unless the claimant or claimant's representative fails to provide sufficient information to determine whether, or to what extent, benefits are covered or payable. In the case of such failure, the insurer shall notify the claimant or claimant's representative within 24 hours of receipt of the request and shall advise the claimant or claimant's representative of the specific information necessary to determine to what extent benefits are covered or payable. The claimant or claimant's representative shall be afforded a reasonable amount of time, taking into account the circumstances, but not less than 48 hours, to provide the specified information. Thereafter, notification of the claim determination shall be made as soon as possible, but in no case later than 48 hours after the earlier of: I. The insurer's receipt of the specified additional information; or II. The end of the period afforded the claimant or claimant's representative to provide the specified additional information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:29 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 29
265:29 Vehicle Turning Left.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:31 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 31
284:31 Unclaimed Ticket Money.
Status: in_force

Every person, association, or corporation conducting a race or race meet, whether live racing, simulcast racing, or historic horse racing hereunder shall pay to the state treasurer all moneys collected during the previous year of pari-mutuel pool tickets and vouchers which have not been redeemed. Such moneys shall become a part of the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. The state treasurer shall pay the amount due on any ticket or voucher to the holder thereof from funds not otherwise appropriated upon an order from the lottery commission. Pari-mutuel tickets and vouchers which remain unclaimed after 12 months shall not be paid. On or before July 1 of every year, said person, association or corporation shall submit to the treasurer a check for any unclaimed money during the previous fiscal year, along with a gaming operator's written report for the previous fiscal year's unclaimed money, which shall itemize both the unclaimed tickets and vouchers and the unclaimed amounts therefrom. A copy of the report shall be forwarded to the lottery commission. For the first biennial year after the effective date of this section, the report shall cover both years of the previous biennium.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-C:28 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-C / Section 28
141-C:28 No Conflict With Emergency Management Powers.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or restrict the exercise of the governor's emergency management powers under RSA 4:45-RSA 4:47.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 34:10 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 34 / Section 10
34:10 Expenditures.
Status: in_force

I. The trustees of trust funds holding said capital reserve funds in trust, as hereinbefore provided, shall hold the same until such time as the city councils shall name agents of the city to carry out the objects designated by the city councils as prescribed by RSA 34:2. Expenditures from said capital reserve funds shall be made only for or in connection with the purposes for which said fund was established, or as amended as provided by RSA 34:11. II. Notwithstanding the prohibition of debt retirement fund establishment in RSA 33:2, capital reserve funds may be used for multiple payments under a financing agreement for the purpose for which the capital reserve was established. If the financing agreement is a lease purchase agreement, the lease purchase agreement may not contain an "escape clause" or a "non-appropriation clause."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:40 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 40
436:40 Test; Slaughter.
Status: in_force

If the veterinarian authorized by the commissioner to examine or test an animal for the presence of an infectious or contagious disease certifies to the commissioner in writing that he has made an examination or test in accordance with the rules adopted by the commissioner, that in his judgment such animal is infected with a specific infectious or contagious disease, or that its destruction is necessary in order to prevent or suppress, or to aid in preventing or suppressing such disease such animal shall, except in cases herein otherwise provided, forthwith be slaughtered by and at the expense of the owner or the person in possession thereof, and the carcass shall be dealt with as provided for the disposal of carcasses of imported animals after slaughter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:104 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 104
5-C:104 Release of Information to the Media.
Status: in_force

I. All requests for vital event records from persons representing the news media shall be made directly to the state registrar in writing, or reduced to writing by the division, and include specific information to identify the record under investigation as described in paragraph II. II. Information from the news media that shall be required prior to release of information shall include the name of the registrant, the date and place of the event in question, and the type of vital record requested. III. Media requests for cause of death information from a death certificate shall be made directly to the state registrar in writing, or reduced to writing by the division.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 644:16-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 644 / Section 16-a
644:16-a Sale or Use of Stink Bombs.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "stink bomb" means any device designed for the primary purpose of giving off a noxious or offensive odor when used. II. Any person who sells, barters, lends or gives to any person a stink bomb, and any person who uses a stink bomb in a public place shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-B:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-B / Section 8
417-B:8 Insurers.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "insurer" means any insurance company, association, or exchange authorized to issue policies of insurance in the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:12 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 12
568:12 Return of Warrant, etc.
Status: in_force

At the meeting held in pursuance of the notice provided for in RSA 568:7, the messenger shall make return of the warrant and of his action thereon. If it shall appear that the required notice has not been given, the judge shall adjourn the meeting and order further notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:113 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 113
564-E:113 Agent's Authority and Agent's Acceptance or Declination.
Status: in_force

(a) A person designated as agent under a general power of attorney shall have no authority to act as agent unless, at any time prior to exercising the power granted under the general power of attorney and not necessarily at the time the general power of attorney is signed by the principal, the person has signed (other than by electronic signature) and affixed to the general power of attorney an acknowledgment in substantially the following form: I, ______________________________ , have read the attached power of attorney and am the person identified as the agent for the principal. I hereby acknowledge that when I act as agent, I am given power under the power of attorney to make decisions about money, property, or both belonging to the principal, and to spend the principal's money, property, or both on the principal's behalf, in accordance with the terms of the power of attorney. When acting as agent, I have duties (called "fiduciary duties") to act in accordance with the principal's reasonable expectations to the extent actually known by me and, otherwise, in the principal's best interest, to act in good faith, and to act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney, as well as other duties imposed by law to the extent not provided otherwise in the power of attorney. As an agent, I am not entitled to use the money or property for my own benefit or to make gifts to myself or others unless the power of attorney specifically gives me the authority to do so. As an agent, my authority under the power of attorney will end when the principal dies and I will not have authority to manage or dispose of any property or administer the estate of the principal. If I violate a fiduciary duty under the power of attorney, I may be liable for damages and may be subject to criminal prosecution. If there is anything about the power of attorney, or my duties under it, that I do not understand, I understand that I should seek professional advice. (b) A person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by substantially complying with the method of acceptance provided in the terms of the power of attorney or, if the terms of the power of attorney do not provide a method or if the method provided is not expressly made exclusive, by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance. A person designated as agent under a power of attorney has no duties unless the person has accepted the appointment. (c) A person that has not yet accepted appointment as an agent under a power of attorney may decline the appointment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 561:18 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 561 / Section 18
561:18 Contribution by Devisees, Etc.
Status: in_force

If the same is not sufficient, the property devised and bequeathed shall be liable therefor, and the judge may settle and adjust, by his decree, the amount of such liabilities, so that each devisee and legatee shall contribute in just proportion thereto. Such liabilities may be taken into consideration and allowed in the decree of distribution of the personal estate, in the division of the real estate, and in the granting of license for the sale thereof, as the case may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-B / Section 19
332-B:19 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who shall practice veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. II. No person who shall practice veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit may receive any compensation for services so rendered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-P:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-P / Section 10
12-P:10 Specific Answers.
Status: in_force

The department or the commission may require any public utility or entity subject to its jurisdiction to make specific answers to questions upon which the department or commission may need information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:27 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 27
482:27 Neglect to Comply; Lien on Share.
Status: in_force

If any person interested neglects to comply with the order, any one or more of the others may rebuild or repair his part or share; and the cost of such repair or reconstruction, upon notice, shall be determined and certified by the selectmen, with their charges for the service, and the amount of such costs may be recovered of such delinquent, with interest at the statutory rate established in RSA 336:1. The person paying the cost and charges shall have a lien for such cost and charges upon such delinquent's part or share, and the rents and profits of such part or share, until the amount, with the interest and all taxes and repairs, is repaid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-B:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-B / Section 13
415-B:13 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any premium finance company, insurer, agent, or broker who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:111 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 111
304-C:111 Implied Contractual Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.
Status: in_force

I. Managers shall comply with the implied contractual covenant of good faith and fair dealing. II. The implied contractual covenant of good faith and fair dealing shall include a duty to use reasonable efforts to meet the reasonable expectations of the limited liability company and of the members on matters within the scope of the operating agreement but not specifically addressed in it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 570-A:7 — NH Code / Title LVIII / Chapter 570-A / Section 7
570-A:7 Authorization for Interception of Telecommunications or Oral Communications.
Status: in_force

The attorney general, deputy attorney general, or a county attorney, upon the written approval of the attorney general or deputy attorney general, may apply to a judge of competent jurisdiction for an order authorizing or approving the interception of telecommunications or oral communications, and such judge may grant, in conformity with RSA 570-A:9, an order authorizing or approving the interception of telecommunications or oral communications by investigative or law enforcement officers having responsibility for the investigation of the offenses as to which the application is made, when such interception may provide, or has provided, evidence of the commission of organized crime, as defined in RSA 570-A:1, XI, or evidence of the commission of the offenses of homicide, kidnapping, gambling, theft as defined in RSA 637, corrupt practices as defined in RSA 640, child sexual abuse images under RSA 649-A, computer pornography and child exploitation under RSA 649-B, criminal conduct in violation of the securities law, as defined in RSA 421-B:5-501, RSA 421-B:5-502, RSA 421-B:5-502-A, RSA 421-B:5-505, RSA 421-B:5-506, and RSA 421-B:5-508, criminal conduct in violation of the security takeover disclosure laws, as defined in RSA 421-A:3, 421-A:7, 421-A:8, 421-A:11, and 421-A:13, robbery as defined in RSA 636:1, arson as defined in RSA 634:1, hindering apprehension or prosecution as defined in RSA 642:3, tampering with witnesses and informants as defined in RSA 641:5, aggravated felonious sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:2, felonious sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:3, escape as defined in RSA 642:6, bail jumping as defined in RSA 642:8, insurance fraud as defined in RSA 638:20, dealing in narcotic drugs, marijuana, or other dangerous drugs, hazardous waste violations under RSA 147-A:4, I, or any conspiracy to commit any of the foregoing offenses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:28 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 28
21:28 Selectmen; Town Clerk.
Status: in_force

I. The word "selectmen" may mean the selectmen of the town or ward, or the mayor and aldermen of the city, to which the subject matter to be acted upon belongs or in which it is situate; and the words "town clerk" may mean the clerk of the town, ward, or city to which the subject matter referred to belongs or in which it is situate. II. The words "selectwoman," "selectperson," and "select board" may be used interchangeably with "selectman" in all instances, where appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-H:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-H / Section 1
79-H:1 Declaration of Public Interest.
Status: in_force

The general court hereby finds it to be in the public interest to authorize municipalities to allow a chartered public school to be able to rent or lease its building or facilities from a property owner which is not exempt from property taxes, and not have the property taxes attributable to the chartered public school facilities be taxed to the owner at the full market value of the facilities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 493-A:1-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 493-A / Section 1-a
493-A:1-a Judicial Referees.
Status: in_force

I. Any full-time justice of the supreme, superior, district, or probate court who is mandatorily retired from either regular active service or senior active service upon reaching age 70, and any part-time district or probate court justice who is mandatorily retired upon reaching age 70, shall thereafter be eligible to serve as a judicial referee on the court from which he or she retired or on any other court in which his or her service as a referee is authorized by law. II. A judicial referee may be assigned to take testimony, receive and review evidence, and make recommendations for findings of fact and conclusions of law in any court specified in paragraph I by the chief justice of the supreme court or superior court, from which the referee retired, or the administrative justice of any other court from which the referee retired. All recommendations of judicial referees shall be approved by a justice in regular active service or senior active service of the court to which the referee is assigned. The judge approving such recommendations shall certify that he or she has read the recommendations and agrees that the judicial referee has applied the correct legal standard to the facts determined by the judicial referee. A judicial referee shall not preside over jury trials and shall not enter final orders in any case. III. Nothing in this section shall prevent a retired justice of the supreme, superior, district, or probate courts from sitting as a temporary justice of the supreme court when selected to do so pursuant to the procedures specified in RSA 490:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:39 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 39
654:39 Annual Verification.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to any verification carried out under the provisions of RSA 654:38, the supervisors shall verify the checklist in 2026 and annually thereafter. II. Between April 1 and August 1 of 2026 and annually thereafter, the supervisors shall post notice of their sessions in 2 appropriate places one of which shall be the town or city's Internet website, if such exists, and published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and hold sufficient sessions for verification of the checklist as in their opinion will enable all eligible voters in said town or ward to appear before them and register or reregister as the case may be. Whenever a person is reregistered, his or her party designation, if any, on the checklist undergoing revision shall not be changed except as provided in RSA 654:34. III. Beginning June 1 of such year, the supervisors shall review the checklist and shall strike therefrom the names of all persons who have not registered or reregistered under paragraphs I and IV; provided, that there shall not be stricken from said checklist the name of any person duly qualified to vote unless such person, not less than 30 days prior to such action, shall have been sent notice by the supervisors at his last known address of his failure to reregister stating the procedure to be followed in order to reregister and have his name retained on said checklist nor unless such person shall have been given a reasonable opportunity to follow said procedure. IV. For the purpose of this section, a person shall be deemed reregistered and need not appear before the supervisors if: (a) The person voted in any election within the 5 years immediately preceding an annual verification; or (b) The person has been added to the checklist since the last state general election. V. Upon completion of verification of the checklist, but in no event later than September 1, the supervisors shall file with the secretary of state the following certificate: We, the supervisors of the checklist (or registrars of voters) of the town (or ward _______________ ) of _______________ , do hereby certify that we have verified the checklist of registered voters in the town (or ward _______________ of the city) of _______________ , pursuant to the provisions of RSA 654:39. VI. In verifying the checklist in accordance with this section, the provisions of RSA 654:38, IV and V shall apply. VII. The secretary of state shall develop any forms necessary for the reregistration of eligible voters removed from the checklist pursuant to this section.