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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-C:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-C / Section 1
358-C:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Consumer" means a natural person who seeks or acquires, or is offered property, services or credit for personal, family or household purposes. II. "Consumer credit transaction" means a transaction between a creditor and a consumer in which real or personal property, services, money or a form of money is acquired on credit and the consumer's obligation is payable in 4 or more installments or for which credit a finance charge is or may be imposed. The term includes consumer credit sales, consumer loans, consumer leases of personal property and transactions pursuant to a seller or lender credit card, but shall not include leases of real property. III. "Consumer transaction" means a transaction between a consumer and a person who sells, leases or provides property, services or credit to consumers. The term shall not include leases of real property. IV. "Creditor" means a person who in the ordinary course of business engages in consumer credit transactions with consumers. V. "Credit" means the right granted by a person to a consumer to defer payment of a debt, to incur debt and defer its payment, or purchase property or services and defer payment therefor. VI. "Debt" means any obligation or alleged obligation arising out of a consumer transaction. VII. "Debtor" means a person who owes or allegedly owes an obligation arising out of a consumer transaction. VIII. "Debt collector" means: (a) Any person who by any direct or indirect action, conduct or practice enforces or attempts to enforce an obligation that is owed or due, or alleged to be owed or due, by a consumer as a result of a consumer credit transaction; or (b) Any person who, for any fee, commission or charge other than wages or salary, engages in any direct or indirect action, conduct or practice to enforce or attempt to enforce an obligation that is owed or due, or alleged to be owed or due, by a consumer as a result of a consumer transaction; or (c) Any person who, pursuant to an assignment, sale or transfer of a claim against a consumer, engages in any direct or indirect action, conduct or practice to enforce an obligation that is owed or due, or alleged to be owed or due, by a consumer as a result of a consumer transaction. IX. "Finance charge" means a charge such as interest, fees, service charges, discounts and other charges associated with the extension of credit. X. "Person" means an individual, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association or any other legal entity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:76 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 76
402:76 Modification.
Status: in_force

Any existing contract between an insurance agent and insurance company may be modified only by mutual consent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 8
146-C:8 Prohibition Against Reusing Tanks.
Status: in_force

Tanks which are removed and do not meet the standards for new tanks shall not be reinstalled for the purpose of oil or hazardous substance storage. If a tank meets the standards, it may be reinstalled for oil or hazardous substance storage if after thorough cleaning and inspection, internally and externally, it is found to be structurally sound and free of pinholes, cracks, structural damage, or excessive corrosion. Such tanks shall be reinstalled in accordance with requirements of this chapter. A tank once used for oil or hazardous substance shall not be reused for a food product. If a tank is to be disposed of as junk, it must be retested for oil or hazardous substance vapors, rendered vapor free if necessary, and punched with holes to make it unfit for further use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-U:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-U / Section 6
126-U:6 Schools Limited to Physical Restraint.
Status: in_force

Use of restraint in schools shall be limited to physical restraint as permitted by this chapter. Schools shall not use medication restraint and shall not use mechanical restraint except as otherwise permitted in the transportation of children pursuant to RSA 126-U:12.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 637:11 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 637 / Section 11
637:11 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. Theft constitutes a class A felony if: (a) The value of the property or services exceeds $1,500, or (b) The property stolen is a firearm, or (c) The actor is armed with a deadly weapon at the time of the theft, except that if the deadly weapon is a firearm, he shall be sentenced in accordance with RSA 651:2, II-g. II. Theft constitutes a class B felony if: (a) The value of the property or services is more than $1,000 but not more than $1,500, or (b) The actor has been twice before convicted of theft of property or services, as a felony or class A misdemeanor, or (c) The theft constitutes a violation of RSA 637:5, II(a) or (b), or (d) The property or services stolen are from 3 separate business establishments within a 72-hour period, or (e) The property is stolen with intent to resell or distribute. It would be prima facie evidence that the offense constitutes theft with intent to resell or distribute when the theft consists of goods or merchandise in quantities that would not normally be purchased for personal use or consumption, or (f) The property received in violation of RSA 637:7 consists of goods or merchandise in quantities that would not normally be purchased for personal use or consumption, or (g) The actor has twice before been convicted of offenses under RSA 637:3-a, II and the present and prior convictions were based on offenses committed within a 36-month period; or (h) The theft occurs as defined in RSA 637:4, II(f). III. Theft constitutes a misdemeanor if the value of the property or services does not exceed $1,000.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-B:5 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-B / Section 5
100-B:5 Benefit Dates.
Status: in_force

I. The benefit date of members in the plan shall be the later of: (a) Attainment of age 60. (b) Completion of at least 20 years of credited service. II. A member who is satisfactorily able to perform the member's duties may remain in active volunteer service after the member's benefit date. The first day of the calendar month following such actual retirement shall be the member's deferred benefit date. III. A member who qualifies for benefits under paragraph I may begin to receive benefits at the member's benefit date even though the member continues volunteer service. No additional credit shall be earned beyond the 20 years required for benefit eligibility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143-A:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143-A / Section 20
143-A:20 Purchase of Uninspected Bison, Elk, or Red Deer by Licensed Restaurants.
Status: in_force

I. A licensed restaurant, as defined in RSA 143-A:14, II, may purchase from bison, elk, or red deer producers uninspected bison, elk or red deer that is labeled in accordance with RSA 143-A:19. II. For at least 90 days from the date of each purchase, the licensed restaurant shall keep on file the receipt of purchase to include the product purchased, the date of purchase, the name of the producer, the name and address of the farm, and phone number. III. The licensed restaurant shall clearly label any menu item containing uninspected bison, elk, or red deer with the following statement: "This product was slaughtered at the farm and is exempt from state and federal inspection."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-A:7 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-A / Section 7
356-A:7 Inquiry and Examination.
Status: in_force

I. Upon receipt of an application for registration in proper form, the attorney general shall forthwith initiate such examination as he shall deem necessary to determine: (a) That the subdivider can convey or can reasonably be expected to be able to convey or cause to be conveyed the interest in subdivided lands offered for disposition if the purchaser complies with the terms of the offer and, when appropriate, that release clauses, conveyances in trust or other safeguards have been provided; (b) That there is reasonable assurance that all proposed improvements will be completed as represented. Reasonable assurance includes, but is not limited to, institutional financing in the form of a revolving line of credit in an amount equal to one-fourth of the total cost of constructing the residential units being registered, so long as (i) the loan documents provide (a) that funds may be re-advanced during the term of the loan to construct the residential units, and (b) that the institutional lender shall notify the attorney general in the event that the revolving line of credit is cancelled and (ii) in addition to the funds allocated to residential unit construction, the applicant shall provide evidence of adequate funds to complete any infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, necessary to service the units being registered. This subparagraph shall not prohibit the attorney general from finding other forms of financing to provide reasonable assurance. If the attorney general determines that a revolving line of credit has been cancelled, or is no longer adequate to pay for the cost of constructing the units that have been registered, the attorney general may issue a temporary cease and desist order pursuant to RSA 356-A:12; (c) That the general promotional plan is not false or misleading and complies with the standards prescribed by the attorney general in his rules and affords full and fair disclosure; (d) Whether the subdivider has not, or if a corporation its officers, directors, and principals have not, been convicted of a crime involving land dispositions or any aspects of the land sales business or any other felony in this state, the United States, or any other state or foreign country within the past 10 years and has not been subject to any injunction or administrative order within the past 10 years restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving land dispositions; (e) That the public offering statement requirements of this chapter have been satisfied. II. All reasonable expenses incurred by the attorney general in carrying out the examination required by paragraph I shall be paid by the subdivider and no order registering the subdivided lands shall be entered until such expenses have been fully paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-C:7 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-C / Section 7
328-C:7 Disciplinary Action.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. [Repealed.] III. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure or renew a certificate under this chapter. (b) Conviction of any crime which demonstrates unfitness to practice mediation. (c) Violation of the ethical standards or standards of practice adopted under RSA 328-C:4-a. (d) Any unprofessional conduct or dishonorable conduct, unworthy of and affecting the practice of mediation. (e) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes. (f) Demonstrable gross incompetence. (g) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice mediation. (h) A legal finding of incompetence. (i) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter. (j) As to a training program, failure to comply with the training program content, trainer, and materials requirements under this chapter or rules established under it. (k) As to a training program, failure to comply with reporting requirements under this chapter or rules established under it. (l) Suspension or revocation without subsequent reinstatement of a certificate, license, or registration, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction. IV. [Repealed.] V. [Repealed.] VI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:16 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 16
485-A:16 Emergency.
Status: in_force

If the department finds that an emergency has arisen from failure of or casualty to facilities for the control of pollution, the department may, if it finds that the best interests of the public will not unduly suffer, authorize any person for a reasonable time to discharge sewage or other wastes into surface waters or groundwaters, although such discharge would have the effect of lowering the quality of such waters below the adopted classification.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:143 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 143
265:143 Application of Motor Vehicle Laws to Bicycles.
Status: in_force

I. Every person propelling a vehicle by human power or riding a bicycle shall have all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the rules of the road, except as provided in paragraph II and as to special regulations in this subdivision and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. II. (a) Any peace officer, wearing a distinctive uniform, operating a bicycle during the course of his or her duties is exempt from the provisions of this subdivision, except as those provisions relate to driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, if the bicycle is being operated under any of the following circumstances: (1) In response to an emergency call. (2) While engaged in a rescue operation. (3) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (b) This paragraph shall not relieve a peace officer from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of all persons using the public way.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 7
417:7 Hearing; Witnesses; Production of Books.
Status: in_force

At the time and place fixed for such hearing, such person shall have an opportunity to be heard. The commissioner upon such hearing may administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, receive oral and documentary evidence, and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, and require the production of books, papers, records, correspondence, or other documents which the commissioner deems relevant to the inquiry. The commissioner, upon such hearing may, and upon the request of any party shall, cause to be made a written or electronic record of all the evidence offered or introduced and all proceedings had at such hearing. Nothing contained in this chapter shall require the observance at such hearing of formal rules of pleading or evidence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:55 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 55
80:55 Timely Mailing.
Status: in_force

I. General Rule. Any report, claim, tax return, statement and other document, relative to tax matters, required or authorized to be filed with or any payment made to the state or to any political subdivision thereof which is: (a) Transmitted through the United States mail, shall be deemed filed and received by the state or political subdivision on the date shown by the post office cancellation mark stamped upon the envelope or other appropriate wrapper containing it; (b) Mailed but not received by the state or political subdivision or where received and the cancellation mark is illegible, erroneous, or omitted, shall be deemed filed and received on the date it was mailed if the sender establishes by competent evidence that the report, claim, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document was deposited in the United States mail on or before the date due for filing; and in cases of such nonreceipt of a report, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document required by law to be filed, the sender files with the state or political subdivision a duplicate within 30 days after written notification is given to the sender by the state or political subdivision of its nonreceipt of such report, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document. II. Registered Mail, Certified Mail, Certificate of Mailing. If any report, claim, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document is sent by United States registered mail, certified mail or certificate of mailing, a record authenticated by the United States post office of such registration, certification or certificate shall be considered competent evidence that the report, claim, tax return, statement, remittance or other document was mailed, and the date of registration, certification or certificate shall be deemed the postmarked date. III. Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays. If the date for filing any report, claim, tax return, statement, remittance, or other document falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the filing shall be considered timely if performed on the next business day. IV. Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to payment or remittance for tax sales, the advertisement of tax sales, tax sale redemptions or payment of subsequent taxes thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1302 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1302
383-E:13-1302 Purposes.
Status: in_force

A corporate credit union is a cooperative nonprofit association whose members consist primarily of other credit unions and whose purposes are: (a) To accumulate and prudently manage the liquidity of its member credit unions through interlending and investment services; (b) To act as an intermediary for credit union funds between members and other corporate credit unions; (c) To obtain liquid funds from other credit union organizations, financial intermediaries, and other sources; (d) To foster and promote in cooperation with other state, regional, and national corporate credit unions and credit union organizations or associations the economic security, growth and development of member credit unions; and (e) To perform such other financial services of benefit to its members which are authorized by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:5-a — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 5-a
485-A:5-a Operator Certification Required.
Status: in_force

The department shall certify operators of wastewater treatment plants. Wastewater treatment plants shall be operated only by certified operators.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:17 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 17
71-B:17 Procedure for.
Status: in_force

When ordered to make an assessment or reassessment the selectmen or assessors shall make it within such time as the board orders. If a town meeting or a city council prior to the expiration of the time prescribed in the order votes to have a complete appraisal or reappraisal made of all of the taxable property in the town or city, under terms and conditions satisfactory to the board, then the order of the board is suspended until such time as the appraisal or reappraisal is completed. If the appraisal or reappraisal is satisfactory to the board the order shall be removed. If the assessment or reassessment is not made in conformity with the order, except as above provided, or if it is not satisfactory to the board, the board may certify the order to the commissioner of revenue administration who shall cause the reappraisal to be made by his department or by professional appraisers employed for the purpose. The commissioner of revenue administration is authorized to incur the expense of the appraisal and to certify the cost thereof to the governor who shall draw his warrant on the state treasury out of any money not otherwise appropriated authorizing payment of the sum so certified.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 9
173-B:9 Violation of Protective Order; Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. (a) When the defendant violates either a temporary or permanent protective order issued or enforced under this chapter, peace officers shall arrest the defendant and ensure that the defendant is detained until arraignment, provided that in extreme circumstances, such as when the health of the defendant would be jeopardized by the temporary detention, a judge in response to a request by the arresting law enforcement officer or agency, may order an alternative to detention pending arraignment. Such arrests may be made within 12 hours without a warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of a peace officer. (b) Subsequent to an arrest, the peace officer shall seize any firearms and ammunition in the control, ownership, or possession of the defendant and any deadly weapons which may have been used, or were threatened to be used, during the violation of the protective order. The law enforcement agency shall maintain possession of the firearms, ammunition, or deadly weapons until the court issues an order directing that the firearms, ammunition, or deadly weapons be relinquished and specifying the person to whom the firearms and ammunition or deadly weapons will be relinquished. II. The prosecution and sentencing for criminal contempt for a violation of a protective order shall not preclude the prosecution of or sentencing for other criminal charges underlying the contempt. III. A person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if such person knowingly violates a protective order issued under this chapter, or RSA 458:16, III, or any foreign protective order enforceable under the laws of this state. Charges made under this chapter shall not be reduced to a lesser charge, as permitted in other instances under RSA 625:9. IV. Any person convicted under RSA 173-B:9, III, or who has been convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a protective order enforceable under the laws of this state, who, within 6 years of such conviction or the completion of the sentence imposed for such conviction, whichever is later, subsequently commits and is convicted of one or more offenses involving abuse may be charged with an enhanced penalty for each subsequent offense as follows: (a) There shall be no enhanced charge under this section if the subsequent offense is a class A felony or an unclassified felony; (b) If the subsequent offense would otherwise constitute a class B felony, it may be charged as a class A felony; (c) If the subsequent offense would otherwise constitute a class A misdemeanor, it may be charged as a class B felony; (d) If the subsequent offense would otherwise constitute a class B misdemeanor, it may be charged as a class A misdemeanor; (e) If the subsequent offense would otherwise constitute a violation, it may be charged as a class B misdemeanor. V. A victim of domestic violence shall be entitled to all rights granted to victims of crime under RSA 21-M:8-k.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99:9-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99 / Section 9-a
99:9-a Conversion to Classified Exempt Salary Positions.
Status: in_force

I. The department of administrative services, through its division of personnel, is authorized to convert non-term unclassified positions or qualifying classified positions to classified exempt salary positions. (a) Such conversions are only applicable to positions that meet the requirements and definitions of exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the personnel rules. (b) All conversions shall be voluntary for employees in qualifying filled positions or may occur when a qualifying position becomes vacant. II. The appointing authority at each executive department and executive agency may request that the director of personnel convert any unclassified position that serves at the pleasure of that appointing authority or any qualifying classified position to an exempt salary position in the classified system. (a) Upon receipt of a request under paragraph II, the director of personnel shall convert a non-term unclassified position or qualifying classified position to an exempt salary position, if the requirements of paragraph I(a) and (b) are met. (b) Any position converted to an exempt salary position under paragraph II(a) shall be placed in the appropriate standard occupational classification group based on its duties and responsibilities. (c) Any unclassified incumbent in a position that gets converted shall be placed at the step with a pay rate closest to the pay rate of the step they were at in the unclassified position, ensuring no reduction in pay. (d) Any classified incumbent in a position that gets converted shall be placed at the step with a pay rate closest to the pay rate of the step they were at, ensuring no reduction in pay.