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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:16-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 16-c
186-C:16-c Rules Exceeding State or Federal Minimum Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever the state board of education proposes to adopt or amend any special education rule which exceeds the minimum requirements of state or federal law, the state board shall, in addition to the provisions of RSA 541-A, issue a report of all such proposed rules which meets the following requirements: (a) For each rule or proposed rule contained in the report, the department of education shall identify: the rule number, the nature of the rule, any state minimum requirement exceeded, any federal minimum requirement exceeded, the unfunded financial impact on local school districts for rules exceeding state or federal minimum requirements, if the rule exceeding state or federal requirements may have an indeterminable fiscal impact on school districts, and the reasons for exceeding those minimum requirements. (b) The report shall be issued to the chairpersons of the house and senate education committees. (c) A copy of the report shall be distributed to the superintendent of each school district in the state. II. By December 1 of each year, the commissioner of the department of education shall issue a report of all special education rules, proposed or adopted, which exceed the minimum requirements of state or federal law. This report shall meet the requirements of paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-C:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-C / Section 10
415-C:10 Penalties.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, after proper notice and opportunity for hearing, may take action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, and may: I. Revoke or suspend the obligor's registration. II. Order the obligor to cease and desist from further consumer guaranty contract operations. III. Impose a penalty of not more than $1000 for each violation or $10,000 for each violation the commissioner finds to be willful. IV. Order the obligor to make restitution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:161 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 161
310-A:161 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subdivision is to set appropriate standards for the proper licensure of court reporters, and to establish and maintain a standard of competency for individuals engaged in the practice of court reporting, to maintain the integrity of the transcription of the spoken word, and to contribute to the protection of the general public thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 483-B:3 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 483-B / Section 3
483-B:3 Consistency Required.
Status: in_force

I. All state agencies shall perform their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the intent of this chapter. State and local permits for work within the protected shorelands shall be issued only when consistent with the policies of this chapter. II. When the standards and practices established in this chapter conflict with other local or state laws and rules, the more stringent standard shall control. III. All agricultural activities and operations in the state as defined in RSA 21:34-a and as governed by RSA 430, including the use of animal manure, lime, wood ash, irrigation, and the clearing of land for agricultural utilization, and other agricultural technologies, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter, provided such activities and operations are in conformance with the most recent best management practices determined by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the department of agriculture, markets, and food. Persons carrying out such agricultural activities and operations in the protected shoreland shall work directly with the local representatives of the above agencies for their particular property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:5 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 94 / Section 5
94:5 Maintenance.
Status: repealed

I. The following positions shall carry with them maintenance: (a), (b) [Repealed.] (c) at the Glencliff home; (1) administrator; (d) [Repealed.] II. Maintenance for the above positions shall consist only of the use of a furnished house or apartment located on the institution grounds and the following utilities; heat, gas, electricity, water and one institution extension phone to be used only for official state purposes. III. No other unclassified state employee, except those specified in this section, shall receive any maintenance or payment in lieu thereof, provided however, that if quarters are available at any state institution or any state property, the department head thereof may assign to an unclassified employee such quarters, furnished or unfurnished, including any or all of the following utilities; heat, fuel, gas, electricity, and water, and provided further that a department head of a state agency which serves meals may permit any unclassified employee to purchase such meals. Any employee to whom such quarters have been assigned or who has been authorized to purchase such meals shall reimburse the state for such quarters or meals at a rate to be determined by the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:72 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 72
12-O:72 Housing Planning and Regulation Municipal Grant Program.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a grant program for municipalities to assist them in promoting increased housing production. Subject to availability of funding, the department shall make grants to any municipality for the purpose of consultation or implementation of revising their master plans and land use regulations for the purpose of promoting the production of workforce housing, as that term is defined in RSA 674:58, and other types of housing necessary for the economic development of the state, and to assist them to become eligible for New Hampshire housing champion designation pursuant to RSA 12-O:71. The department shall adopt rules establishing grant eligibility criteria, grant maximums, and grant program administration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:21 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 21
541-B:21 Claims Arising From the Clinical Services Provided to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Status: in_force

I. Without otherwise limiting or defining the sovereign immunity of the state and its agencies, this chapter shall apply to all claims against any nonprofit entity, or any employee, trustee, or director of such nonprofit entity when acting in the scope of such person's elected or appointed capacity, providing clinical services in accordance with any contract entered into by the department of health and human services for the clinical operation and administration of the New Hampshire hospital pursuant to RSA 135-C:3 and RSA 135-C:4 or, at the discretion of the commissioner of the department of health and human services, any other public health or clinical services provided to the department. II. The limitations on awards provided in RSA 541-B:14 shall not be increased by the proceeds from any insurance policy procured by a nonprofit entity, or any employee of such entity, included under RSA 541-B:21, I. III. This section shall apply only to claims arising out of incidents occurring on or after July 1, 1988.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-G:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-G / Section 9
404-G:9 Immunity for Members and Employees.
Status: in_force

There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against any member or its agents or employees, the association or its agents or employees, members of the board of directors, or the commissioner or the commissioner's representatives, for any action or omission by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:90 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 90
126-A:90 Controlled Drug Prescription Health and Safety Program Established.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall design, establish, and contract with a third party for the implementation and operation of an electronic system to facilitate the confidential sharing of information relating to the prescribing and dispensing of schedule II-IV controlled substances, by prescribers and dispensers within the state. I-a. The department may enter into agreements or contracts to facilitate the confidential sharing of information relating to the prescribing and dispensing of schedule II-IV controlled substances, by practitioners within the state and to establish secure connections between the program and a practitioner's electronic health record keeping system. An electronic health record keeping system may allow for the query and retrieval of the provider specified, individual's program information for display and retention in the patient's medical information; provided that nothing in this section shall allow the electronic health record keeping system owner or license holder to perform data queries unrelated to individuals under the practitioner's care. The electronic health record keeping system owner or license holder shall be responsible for ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to program information. The program shall record and retain in its database what information was transferred and the identity of the organization who received the information. The program shall include this information when a patient requests a report pursuant to RSA 126-A:93, I(b)(1). II. The department may establish fees for the establishment, administration, operations and maintenance of the program. The program may also be supported through grants and gifts. The fee charged to individuals requesting their own prescription information shall not exceed the actual cost of providing that information. III. Prescription information held by the program relating to any individual shall be deleted 3 years after the initial prescription was dispensed. All de-identified data may be kept for statistical and analytical purposes in perpetuity. IV. The commissioner shall establish an advisory council, as provided in RSA 126-A:96.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 216-I:13 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 216-I / Section 13
216-I:13 Partial Exception for Certain Uses of Recreational Vehicles.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 216-I:4, II, this chapter shall not apply to the occasional commercial or noncommercial use of recreational vehicles on parcels of lands if the parcels are used for not more than 7 days in any calendar year; however, the owner of the land or the party responsible for the land shall file a statement of compliance with the governing body for the municipality in which the parcel is located, stating the method of compliance with RSA 216-I:4, II, within 7 days prior to the commencement of each use. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify the authority of local municipalities to enforce local regulations and ordinances relative to zoning and health and safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466-A:6 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466-A / Section 6
466-A:6 Penalty; Administrative Fines.
Status: in_force

I. Any person in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. II. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule or order of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food, shall be subject to the imposition of an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 353:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 353 / Section 4
353:4 Definition of Terms.
Status: in_force

Terms used in this subdivision shall be construed as follows, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context or is otherwise inconsistent with the manifest intention of the legislature: I. "Motels" are only those public lodging buildings, including cabins and motor courts, where entrance is gained thereto directly from the outdoors to guest rooms. II. "Room rates" are the prices charged for the rental of motel accommodations. III. "Operator" is the owner or manager of a motel, whether a person or a corporation. IV. "Outside sign" is any sign located where same is visible to the general public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 677:16 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 677 / Section 16
677:16 Court Review.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the designated building code board of appeals may appeal the decision to the superior court for the county, and said court shall make such orders as justice may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:14 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 14
126-A:14 Organization and Compensation.
Status: in_force

The oversight committee shall have a chairperson who shall be chosen by vote from among the committee membership. The chairperson's term of office shall be for the biennium. The committee shall have a clerk who shall be chosen by vote by the members of the committee. The clerk's term of office shall be for the biennium. The members of the committee shall receive legislative mileage when in performance of their duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 606:9 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 606 / Section 9
606:9 Procedure; Challenges.
Status: in_force

Trials by juries of 6 shall proceed in accordance with provisions of law applicable to trials of criminal cases in the superior court, except that the number of peremptory challenges shall be limited to 2 for each defendant. The state shall be entitled to as many challenges as equal the whole number to which all the defendants in the case are entitled.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 555:3 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 555 / Section 3
555:3 Counsel.
Status: in_force

Upon the examination the person suspected shall be entitled to employ counsel, who may cross-examine him as to any matter deemed material arising in the course of the investigation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 40:4-g — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 40 / Section 4-g
40:4-g Intent of the Voter.
Status: in_force

In any vote conducted pursuant to this chapter, every ballot shall be counted if the intent of the voter can be determined, regardless of whether the voter followed any instructions relative to marking the ballot provided before the vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 29:13 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 29 / Section 13
29:13 Executions.
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall pay any execution that may issue against the county out of any money in the treasury, upon demand. If this is insufficient he shall issue his warrant to the selectmen of the several towns in the county, in the manner prescribed in RSA 29:11 requiring them to collect and pay into the treasury, within 40 days, a sum sufficient to satisfy the execution, and may enforce payment thereof in manner therein provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:21 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 21
261:21 Issuance of New Certificate.
Status: in_force

I. The department, upon receipt of a properly assigned certificate of title, with an application for a new certificate of title, the required fee and any other documents required by law, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner and mail or deliver it to the first lienholder named in it or, if none, to the owner. II. The department upon receipt of an application for a new certificate of title by a transferee other than by voluntary transfer, with proof of the transfer, the required fee and any other documents required by law, shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the transferee as owner. If the outstanding certificate of title is not delivered to it, the department shall make demand therefor from the holder thereof. III. The department shall file and retain for 5 years every surrendered certificate of title, the file to be maintained so as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicle designated therein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 87:32 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 87 / Section 32
87:32 Suit for Tax.
Status: in_force

The department of revenue administration may commence an action for the recovery of any of said taxes at any time after the same become payable; and shall do so whenever the judge of probate certifies to it that the final account of an executor, administrator or trustee has been filed in such court, and that the settlement of the estate is delayed because of the nonpayment of said tax.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:46 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 46
228:46 State Planning Aid.
Status: in_force

Upon request of a city, town or unincorporated place, the commissioner shall provide any necessary road inspection services to assist cities, towns and unincorporated places to develop long-range plans relative to highway construction and maintenance. Such services may include, but are not limited to, coordinated efforts and planning activities between the commissioner and the appropriate local municipal officials to reconvey state-maintained roads to the municipality.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-F:12 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-F / Section 12
362-F:12 Verification of Emissions From Biomass Sources.
Status: in_force

Any source seeking to qualify using an eligible biomass technology shall verify emissions in accordance with the following methods: I. For nitrogen oxide emissions, the source shall install and operate a continuous emissions monitor that meets departmental standards as codified in rules. II. For particulate matter emissions, the source shall conduct an annual stack test in accordance with methods approved by the department. Upon completion of 3 annual tests which demonstrate compliance, the source may request of the department for a decrease in the frequency of testing, but to not less than once every 3 years. III. Each such source shall file with the department and the department of energy within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter an affidavit and documentation attesting to the source's average NOx emission rate for such quarter and the most recent particulate matter stack test results. For purposes of initial certification under RSA 362-F:6, the results of a stack test may be filed with the department at any time to demonstrate compliance with both the particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions standards. Within 30 days of a filing, the department shall provide verification of the emissions reported in the filing to the department of energy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:20 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 20
41:20 Reports on Public Libraries.
Status: in_force

He shall, within 30 days after the annual town meeting, report to the assistant state librarian the name of any public library within the city or town; the names and post-office addresses of all the officers of each; the town, person or persons in whom the ownership of said library is vested; for whom the use is provided; and the number of volumes owned by said library. He shall make like report of the names of officers elected or appointed at any other time, immediately after their election or appointment; and, if there is no public library within the town, he shall annually, within said time, notify the assistant state librarian of the fact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 10
21-H:10 Commitment of Adults.
Status: in_force

I. All offenders committed by a court for a period of incarceration of more than one year shall be committed to the custody of the commissioner. The commissioner shall assign a newly committed inmate to an appropriate correctional facility. II. The sentence of imprisonment of any adult committed to the custody of the commissioner shall begin to run from the date on which the person is received at a correctional facility, except that if such a person is committed to a detention facility to await transportation to the appropriate correctional facility his sentence shall begin to run from the date on which he is received at that detention facility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 433:34 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 433 / Section 34
433:34 Quarantine.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may establish quarantines as specified in the law or under the rules to prevent dissemination of plant pests within the state. When any pests that have the potential to cause serious damage to agriculture are found in any geographic area, that area and any adjacent areas shall be quarantined. After a quarantine is established, the commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to prevent or reduce the movement of that pest from the quarantined area and may implement any limitation or treatment measures necessary for the containment or eradication of that pest.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 127:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 127 / Section 3
127:3 Organization.
Status: in_force

Each board annually shall elect a chairperson and a district treasurer and shall determine the relative amount of service to be performed in each town or city within the district by persons employed by the board and shall furnish the necessary offices and equipment to enable it to carry out its duties. The fiscal year of each district department of health shall be from July 1 to June 30 and, during the month of June in each year, the board shall estimate the amount of money required to pay the costs and expenses of the district during the ensuing fiscal year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-E:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-E / Section 3
17-E:3 Chairperson.
Status: in_force

The chairperson for the committee shall rotate biennially between the president of the senate or designee and the speaker of the house or designee, provided that the speaker shall serve as the first chairman. In the event that the presiding officer or designee serving as chairperson resigns or for any reason is unable to serve, the other presiding officer or designee shall become chairperson, provided that such substitution shall not change the rotation hereinabove provided for.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 517:13-a — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 517 / Section 13-a
517:13-a Videotape Trial Testimony Authorized.
Status: in_force

I. In any criminal case, the state may move to take videotape trial testimony of any witness, including the victim, who was 16 years of age or under at the time of the alleged offense. Any victim or other witness who was 16 years of age or under at the time of the offense may also move to take videotape trial testimony. The court shall order videotape trial testimony if it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) The child will suffer emotional or mental strain if required to testify in open court; or (b) Further delay will impair the child's ability to recall and relate the facts of the alleged offense. II. Videotape trial testimony taken pursuant to this section shall be conducted before the judge at such a place as ordered by the court in the presence of the prosecutors, the defendant and his attorneys, and such other persons as the court allows. Examination and cross-examination of the child shall proceed in the same manner as permitted at trial. Such testimony shall be admissible into evidence at trial in lieu of any other testimony by the child. III. Unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, no victim or witness whose testimony is taken pursuant to this section shall be required to appear or testify at trial. IV. Any witness who is 16 years of age or under shall be allowed to have his parent or any other appropriate adult, or both, present during his testimony. V. The supreme court shall make any rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:8-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 8-c
211:8-c Federal Power Commission.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 211:8-a shall not apply to those dams under license by the federal power commission.