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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:13 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 13
669:13 Non-Partisan Official Ballot System.
Status: in_force

A town may vote to adopt the non-partisan official ballot system for election of town officers under an article in the warrant for any town meetingusing the procedure in this section. In any town in which either the unofficial or the partisan ballot system is in effect, adoption of the non-partisan ballot system shall be by ballot. Whenever in such town there shall appear in the warrant for any town meeting an article relating to the adoption of the non-partisan ballot system, the town clerk shall cause to be printed on the official ballot, if any, otherwise upon a ballot specially prepared for the purpose, the question, "Shall the non-partisan ballot system for the election of town officers be adopted by this town?", which question shall be followed by boxes in which the voter may indicate "Yes" or "No". If the majority of the qualified voters present and voting at such meeting shall answer said question in the affirmative, the non-partisan ballot system shall be deemed to have been adopted by said town. In all towns, the non-partisan ballot system shall not be in effect until the town election first following the meeting at which such system is adopted. A plurality shall elect in towns using the non-partisan ballot system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-B:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-B / Section 12
160-B:12 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue permits granting exceptions to the provisions of this chapter to persons who intend to use fireworks for agricultural, railroad, or military purposes, provided that the type of fireworks to be used are designed in such a way as to accomplish the purpose for which the permit is sought and provided that the person who applies for the exception has first received approval by the appropriate local official.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 366:9 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 366 / Section 9
366:9 Information Concerning Control.
Status: in_force

The commission or department of energy may also require such other information as to the direct or indirect control of a public utility or affiliate from a public utility, affiliate, or other person as may be reasonably required for the effective enforcement of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:42-a — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 42-a
466:42-a Stealing Dogs; Tampering With Collars.
Status: in_force

I. Whoever steals a dog shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first and second offense, and a class B felony for each subsequent offense. II. Whoever distributes or exposes a poisonous substance with intent that the same shall be eaten by any dog shall be liable to the dog's owner for its value and shall be guilty of a class B felony. III. (a) An individual other than the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of a dog, shall not willfully or maliciously remove, tamper with, damage, or destroy a collar, tracking collar, or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner to maintain control or locate the dog. (b) An individual other than the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of a dog, shall not remove or cause to be removed a microchip from such dog. (c) An individual who violates this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect the actions of law enforcement, animal control, or an animal shelter in removing a collar or tracking collar if the dog is in imminent danger or after 7 consecutive days under RSA 466:18-a, and given that all possible effort was made to locate the dog's owner and documentation to that effect is maintained for one year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405-A:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405-A / Section 12
405-A:12 Binding Effect of Orders Issued in United States District Court.
Status: in_force

An order issued by any district court of the United States enjoining a risk retention group from soliciting or selling insurance, or operating in any state (or in all states or in any territory or possession of the United States) upon a finding that such a group is in hazardous financial or financially impaired condition shall be enforceable in the courts of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-E:2 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-E / Section 2
485-E:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Alliance" means the Southeast Watershed Alliance. II. "Associated waters" means freshwater surface waters and groundwater located in the coastal watershed, which contribute flows downstream to the state's coastal water resources. III. "Coastal watershed" means the land area in New Hampshire contributing groundwater, surface water, and stormwater to the state's coastal water resources and associated waters. The coastal watershed consists all or portions of the following municipalities: Barrington; Brentwood; Brookfield; Candia; Chester; Danville; Deerfield; Dover; Durham; East Kingston; Epping; Exeter; Farmington; Fremont; Greenland; Hampton; Hampton Falls; Kensington; Kingston; Lee; Madbury; Middleton; Milton; New Castle; New Durham; Newfields; Newington; Newmarket; Nottingham; North Hampton; Northwood; Portsmouth; Raymond; Rochester; Rollinsford; Rye; Sandown; Seabrook; Somersworth; Strafford; Stratham; and Wakefield. IV. "Coastal water resources" means the Gulf of Maine and associated coastal embayments on the Atlantic coast of New Hampshire, and the Great Bay estuary. V. "Department" means the department of environmental services. VI. "Great Bay estuary" means the Piscataqua River, Great Bay and Little Bay, all tidal portions of the Bellamy, Cocheco, Lamprey, Oyster, Salmon Falls, Squamscott, and Winnicut Rivers, and the tidal portion of all minor tributaries to the Piscataqua River Great Bay, or Little Bay. VII. "Low impact development" means development that incorporates best management practices to reduce impervious surfaces, preserve natural hydrology, and reduce stormwater volumes and pollution. Low impact development practices include, but are not limited to, project designs that reduce the amount of impervious cover, porous pavements, gravel wetlands, and green rooftops. VIII. "Municipalities" means cities, towns, and village districts. IX. "State's economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy" means the policy established pursuant to RSA 9-B. X. "Stormwater utility" means a special assessment district established to generate funding specifically for stormwater management, under RSA 149-I:6-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:32 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 32
482-A:32 Site Selection Committee Established.
Status: in_force

I. There is established a site selection committee for the purpose of identifying projects to be funded from the aquatic resource compensatory mitigation fund. II. The committee shall consist of the following members: (a) The commissioner of the department of environmental services, or designee. (b) The executive director of the fish and game department, or designee. (c) The director of the division of planning and community development, or designee. (d) The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee. (e) Five members of the public, appointed by the governor and council for a term of 3 years or until a successor is chosen. The members of the public shall be as follows: (1) A member of a municipal conservation commission at the time of appointment, who shall be one of 3 nominees submitted by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions. (2) A natural resource scientist, who shall be one of 3 nominees submitted by the New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists. (3) A person with experience in environmental protection and resource management at the time of appointment, who shall be one of 3 nominees submitted by the Nature Conservancy. (4) A person with experience in environmental protection and resource management at the time of appointment, who shall be one of 3 nominees submitted by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. (5) A person with experience in stream restoration work, who shall be nominated jointly by the Northeast Region of American Rivers and the New Hampshire Rivers Council. III. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson annually. IV. Each public member of the committee shall receive $50 per meeting. The other members of the site selection committee shall receive no compensation other than their regular state salaries but shall receive mileage paid at the rate set for state employees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:14-h — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 14-h
214:14-h Residents and Patients at Certain Institutions; Complimentary Fishing Permits.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director may issue, upon application, a complimentary fishing permit to a state or county institution, nursing home facility, or veterans hospital, or to a person who is both a resident of the state and is: (a) A resident or patient at a state or county institution, nursing home facility, or veterans hospital, or a person who is developmentally disabled, as defined by RSA 171-A:2, V; or (b) A patient at a head injury treatment program. II. The executive director may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, including, but not limited to: (a) Criteria for establishing medical need. (b) The basis of institutionalization, form of treatment, and applicable facilities. (c) The number and form of the permits. (d) The supervision and use of the permit. (e) The time periods and other conditions of the permit. (f) Reporting requirements. (g) Any definitions. (h) Fee schedules for group or facility permits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:58 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 58
546-B:58 Transitional Provision.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to proceedings begun on or after January 1, 2016 to establish a support order or determine parentage of a child or to register, recognize, enforce, or modify a prior support order, determination, or agreement, whenever issued or entered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:31-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 31-c
41:31-c Duties.
Status: in_force

I. All municipalities shall annually, or more often as necessary, conduct an audit of the accounts of any officer or agent handling funds of the municipality. Elected auditors conducting such audits shall follow audit procedures in rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. Any municipality, or any political subdivision exclusively within a municipality, with a population of fewer than 750 as of the most recent federal census, provided a financial statement audit is not required by another law, regulation, or contract, may, not less than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year, petition the commissioner to waive the annual audit requirement for that fiscal year and provide an alternative plan for reviewing the municipality's financial accounts. If the commissioner approves the scope of services as proposed by the municipality, such services shall be completed by either the locally elected auditor or a CPA. If the commissioner does not approve or no alternative procedures or scope of services is provided by the municipality, then the commissioner shall determine the appropriate scope of services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-C:10-d — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-C / Section 10-d
125-C:10-d Sulfur Limits of Certain Liquid Fuels.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall import into the state any of the following liquid fuels: (a) No. 2 oil, also referred to as distillate oil, with a sulfur content greater than 0.0015 percent by weight; (b) No. 4 oil with a sulfur content greater than 0.25 percent by weight; or (c) Nos. 5 or 6 oil, also referred to as residual oil, with a sulfur content greater than 0.5 percent by weight. II. Beginning on February 1, 2019 and continuing thereafter, no person shall sell, offer for sale, supply, distribute for sale or use, except for fuel remaining in storage for a device not requiring a permit pursuant to RSA 125-C:11, any of the following liquid fuels: (a) No. 2 oil, also referred to as distillate oil, with a sulfur content greater than 0.0015 percent by weight; (b) No. 4 oil with a sulfur content greater than 0.25 percent by weight; or (c) Nos. 5 or 6 oil, also referred to as residual oil, with a sulfur content greater than 0.5 percent by weight. III. The commissioner may temporarily allow the use of non-conforming fuels with respect to paragraph II if there is a demonstrated need to do so based on an acute shortage of supply.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 409-A:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 409-A / Section 10
409-A:10 Operative Date.
Status: in_force

After August 1, 1979, any company may file with the commissioner a written notice of its election to comply with the provisions of this chapter after a specified date before August 1, 1981. After filing of such notice, then upon such specified date, which shall be the operative date of this chapter for such company, this chapter shall become operative with respect to annuity contracts thereafter issued by such company. If a company makes no such election, the operative date of this chapter for such company shall be August 1, 1981.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621:9-a — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621 / Section 9-a
621:9-a Extended Commitment at the Center.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a minor over whom the court has exercised jurisdiction pursuant to RSA 169-B:4, I or retained jurisdiction pursuant to RSA 169-B:4, V(c), may be committed or continue to be committed at the center pursuant to RSA 169-B:19, I(j) until the minor's eighteenth birthday.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:91-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 91-b
261:91-b 250th Anniversary of American Independence Commemorative License Plates.
Status: in_force

The director is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A for the design, sale, and distribution by the department of safety celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and the display of said plates in place of the front license plate on vehicles, during which the celebration is taking place. The funds and revenues raised under this section shall be deposited in the land and community heritage investment program administrative fund under RSA 227-M:7-a. The price for the plates shall be $25, and they shall be furnished by the department of safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:38 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 38
275:38 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The labor commissioner shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to enforce the provisions of this subdivision through appropriate actions in response to complaints.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:42 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 42
135-C:42 Continuance.
Status: in_force

Either party may apply to the court for a continuance of the hearing on a petition for involuntary admission which the court may grant for good cause shown.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-G:3 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-G / Section 3
332-G:3 Investigatory and Legal Expenses.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for those boards or commissions under the supervision of the office of professional licensure and certification, a board or commission may retain expert witnesses or other qualified persons to assist with any investigation or adjudicatory proceeding. Members of the board or commission are not eligible for retainment. The board or commission may also retain special legal counsel in instances when recommended by the attorney general. To the extent the existing appropriation of the board or commission does not include funds covering such expenditures, the board or commission may request the governor and council to expend funds not otherwise appropriated on the condition that such funds be considered in the next budget of the board or commission when the board or commission sets its fees so as to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of its direct operating expenses for the previous fiscal year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-I:1 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-I / Section 1
362-I:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Biogas" means a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, primarily methane gas, released from the biological decomposition of organic materials. II. "Biomass gasification" means a technology that uses a controlled process involving heat, steam, and oxygen to convert biomass fuels, as defined in RSA 362-F:2, II, to hydrogen and other products, including methane, without combustion. III. "Carbon offsets" means carbon emissions or other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measured in metric tons that are avoided through the development of projects that reduce GHG emissions that would not have been developed otherwise. IV. "Carbon oxides" means a class of organic compounds containing only carbon and oxygen, including carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. V. "Commission" means the New Hampshire public utilities commission. VI. "Environmental attribute" means any credits, benefits, offsets or allowances, or words of similar import or regulatory effect, including allowances under all applicable trading, compliance, or budget programs, or any other federal, state, or regional emission, renewable energy, or energy conservation trading or budget program associated with renewable natural gas. VII. "Gas utility" means a public utility providing gas service to customers under RSA 362:2. VIII. "Incremental cost" means any value received by a gas utility upon the resale of renewable natural gas, including any environmental attributes associated with the renewable natural gas, and any savings achieved through avoidance of conventional gas purchases or development, such as avoided pipeline costs or carbon emission reduction costs, through avoidance of capacity costs or avoidance of any other costs to be realized from the procurement of renewable natural gas or qualified investment. IX. "Qualified investment" means any capital investment in renewable natural gas infrastructure incurred by a gas utility for the purpose of providing gas service under this chapter. X. "Renewable energy" means hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, tidal, wave, biomass, and biogas energy. XI. "Renewable natural gas" or "RNG" means any of the following products processed to meet pipeline quality standards or transportation fuel grade requirements, which may include environmental attributes derived from renewable natural gas or carbon offset products: (a) Biogas that is upgraded to meet natural gas pipeline quality standards such that it may blend with, or substitute for, geologic natural gas; (b) Fuel produced by biomass gasification processes; (c) Hydrogen gas derived from clean energy; or (d) Methane gas derived from any combination of biogas, hydrogen gas or carbon oxides derived from renewable energy, or waste carbon dioxide. XII. "Renewable natural gas infrastructure" means equipment and facilities necessary to receive and inject renewable natural gas into the pipeline distribution system by a gas utility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195:13 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195 / Section 13
195:13 Meetings, Annual, Special.
Status: in_force

A meeting of every cooperative school district shall be held annually between the dates set forth in RSA 197:1 for the choice of district officers, raising and appropriating money for the support of its schools for the fiscal year beginning the next July, and for the transaction of other district business. Special meetings may be called by majority vote of the school board. A special meeting shall be held within 30 days following the receipt by the school board of a petition calling for such a meeting and setting forth the subject matter upon which action is desired signed by at least 5 percent of the voters who are duly registered on the checklists of the district on the date the petition is submitted. The provisions of RSA 197, excepting the provisions of RSA 197:2, shall apply to cooperative school district meetings, except that a copy of the warrant shall be posted in a public place in each pre-existing district as well as at the place of meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-U:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-U / Section 3
21-U:3 Interagency Information.
Status: in_force

I. The member agencies shall cooperate with one another to share relevant agency data for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, investigations, administrative enforcement proceedings, and/or civil agency enforcement actions. II. A member agency is not required to cooperate with another member agency to share agency data if the 2 member agencies are engaged, or about to be engaged, in a contested action or proceeding in contradictory roles. III. A member agency, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall preserve any privilege or confidentiality regarding agency data or shared data it receives from another member agency pursuant to this chapter. In the case where the providing member agency itself received the information or documents from another source whether the source is a New Hampshire agency or an agency of another state, the federal government, or any foreign government, the receiving member agency shall preserve any such privilege or confidentiality placed on the use of the information or documents by such source. In addition, except as provided in this chapter, the receiving member agency may assert on its own behalf any legal limitation upon release or privilege to which it is entitled.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:7 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 7
544:7 Ex Parte Order.
Status: in_force

Where such application for a temporary injunction has been made the court may, on application of the complainant, issue an ex parte order restraining the defendants and all other persons from removing or in any manner interfering with the personal property and contents of the place where such nuisance is alleged to exist until the decision of the court granting or refusing such injunction and until the further order of the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:9 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 9
265:9 Obedience to Any Required Traffic Control Devices.
Status: in_force

I. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device applicable thereto placed as provided by law, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter. II. No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. III. Whenever traffic control devices are placed in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence. IV. Any traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence. V. When a traffic control device is not operational, the driver shall obey the rules of the road applicable to intersections without traffic control devices or intersections with 4-way stop signs, including, but not limited to: (a) Yielding the right of way to a vehicle on the right, RSA 265:28, I. (b) Vehicle turning left yielding to approaching vehicle, RSA 265:29. (c) Yielding to vehicle which has entered the intersection, RSA 265:30, I. (d) Yielding by vehicle entering from private roadway or driveway, RSA 265:32. (e) Yielding to emergency vehicles, RSA 265:33. (f) Yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, RSA 265:35.