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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:32 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 32
277:32 Effect of Appeal, Etc.
Status: in_force

During the pendency of any petition for review, the order, rule or regulation under review shall be suspended, and during the pendency of an appeal to the superior court, it may be suspended by the superior court if justice requires. Except as herein provided, every order, rule or regulation made and adopted under the provisions of this chapter shall have the effect of law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:15.21 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 15.21
293-A:15.21 Automatic Withdrawal Upon Certain Conversions.
Status: in_force

A foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state that converts to any form of domestic filing entity shall be deemed to have withdrawn on the effective date of the conversion.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 676:10 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 676 / Section 10
676:10 Enforcement by Historic District Commission.
Status: in_force

I. In municipalities which have established one or more historic districts pursuant to RSA 674:46, but which have no local zoning ordinances, the historic district commission shall have within the bounds of the historic district all the authority, powers and duties prescribed in this chapter for planning boards insofar as such authority, powers and duties are within the intent of the historic district commission's grant of power. In such municipalities, the requirement of conformity with the local zoning ordinance, as provided in RSA 674:46, shall not apply. II. In municipalities which do not have a planning board, the requirements of RSA 674:46 and 676:6 relating to conformity with the master plan and the requirement of RSA 673:4 that one member of the commission may be a planning board member shall not apply. III. In municipalities which do not have a building inspector, the certificate of approval of the commission, as provided in RSA 676:8, III, shall be the equivalent of a building permit. In municipalities which do not have a zoning board of adjustment, motions for rehearing and appeals from decisions of the historic district commission shall be governed by the provisions of RSA 677, insofar as applicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-J:19 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-J / Section 19
402-J:19 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provisions of this chapter, or the application of a provision to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of the provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:19-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 19-a
159:19-a Criminal Use of Pistol Cane or Sword Cane.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who uses a pistol cane or sword cane on another person with intent to commit a crime punishable as a misdemeanor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. II. Any person who uses a pistol cane or sword cane on another person with intent to commit a crime punishable as a felony shall be guilty of a class B felony. III. Neither the whole nor any part of a sentence of imprisonment imposed for a violation of this section shall be served concurrently with any other term of imprisonment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:37-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 37-b
265:37-b Avoidance of Lane Blockage.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall stop or park a vehicle in such manner as to impede or render dangerous the use of the roadway by others except to avoid a collision, at the direction of an authorized official, or in the event of a mechanical breakdown. II. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, the hazard flashers of such vehicle shall be activated if so equipped and in working order. III. If a vehicle stopped in the roadway is movable and its driver is capable of moving it, the driver shall immediately move the vehicle to the shoulder or to another safe area off of the traveled portion of the roadway. IV. A law enforcement officer or the incident commander at an incident involving a fire, collision, or other emergency may order the removal of a vehicle that is impeding emergency operations or impeding expedited restoration of traffic flow at the owner's expense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:102 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 102
236:102 Public Land.
Status: in_force

All public land or reservations of the United States, state, city, town or other political subdivision which are adjacent to any portion of the interstate and turnpike systems shall be effectively controlled in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:27 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 27
200:27 School Health Services.
Status: in_force

The local board in each school district may provide school health services to include school nurse services and school physician services to every child of school age in the district as hereinafter provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124:17 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124 / Section 17
124:17 Use Restricted.
Status: in_force

Applications for grants or other federal benefits, however designated, except where precluded by federal law, shall include requests for funds adequate to accomplish the objectives of the grant proposal, including moneys to pay for financial and compliance audits as required by the grantor or by state statute. Moneys included in a grant award budgeted and designated for auditing the grant or program shall not be used for any other purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-B / Section 4
282-B:4 FMLI Premium Fund Established.
Status: in_force

There is established the FMLI premium fund for deposits of insurance premium payments paid pursuant to RSA 282-B:3 and for remittance of such premiums to the FMLI carrier or carriers participating in the twin state voluntary leave plan. The department shall develop standard enrollment procedures in coordination with participating carriers and shall transmit enrollment and eligibility information to such carriers on a timely basis. The department shall establish procedures and mechanisms for the billing and collection of premiums from employers. The department shall specify in contracts with participating carriers how all premiums shall be transmitted and the frequency of that transmission and how penalties and grace periods on late payments of premiums shall be calculated. The department may contract with qualified, independent vendors for the services necessary to carry out some or all of the duties under this paragraph.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 290:21 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 290 / Section 21
290:21 Effect of Payment by Others.
Status: in_force

Except to the degree it must be considered by the court under RSA 290:19, IV, the fact that a person other than the subject has paid or agreed to pay for all or part of arrangements does not give that person a greater right to custody and control than that person would otherwise have.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:11 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 11
263:11 License Expiration; Members of the Armed Forces; Federal Employees; Spouses.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States and who, at the time of induction, call to active duty, or enlistment in the armed forces for 2 or more years, was a resident of this state and was a holder of a valid New Hampshire license to drive motor vehicles in this state, is entitled to renewal of such license without cost by application to the division. Said application must be accompanied by a letter giving date of expiration of active duty, signed by a commissioned officer. Such a person while driving a motor vehicle shall carry upon his or her person the license issued. The privilege of this section remains in effect for 90 days after the discharge or release of such a person from active duty. Nothing in this section permits a person against whom a revocation or suspension of license is in force, or a person who has been refused a license by the director, to drive a motor vehicle. II. Any member of the national guard who is called to military service or mobilized for a period of 60 days or more, and who was a resident of this state and was a holder of a valid New Hampshire license to drive motor vehicles in this state, is entitled to renewal of such license without cost or penalty by application to the division. Said application must be accompanied by a letter giving a projected date of expiration of said service, signed by a commissioned officer. Such a person while driving a motor vehicle shall carry upon his or her person the license issued. III. (a) A person who, at the time of license expiration, is deployed on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or serving in the national guard outside the state of New Hampshire, is a federal employee assigned to a location outside the United States, or is the spouse of any such person accompanying his or her spouse during the deployment, service, or assignment, may renew his or her license by mail, provided the person has a computerized image on file with the division. (b) If such person does not have an image on file with the division, he or she may request that a license be issued without a picture. This non-photo license shall only be valid when accompanied by a military or United States government employee or dependent photo identification. The person shall obtain a photo identification within 30 days of returning to this state. IV. If a person renews his or her license by mail pursuant to paragraph III, the subsequent license renewal shall require an appearance in person at the licensing facility, except that if the person is on active duty outside of the state of New Hampshire in the armed forces of the United States for a period covering more than one license expiration, the person may renew his or license by mail as many times as is necessary during the period of active duty.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:16-b — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 16-b
487:16-b Exotic Aquatic Weed Penalties.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to offer for sale, distribute, sell, import, purchase, propagate, negligently transport, or introduce exotic aquatic weeds into New Hampshire waterbodies. Notwithstanding RSA 487:7, any person engaging in such an activity shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-G:37 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-G / Section 37
399-G:37 Application; Construction of Chapter.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact similar regulation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:119 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 119
564-E:119 Acceptance of and Reliance upon Acknowledged Power of Attorney.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section and RSA 564-E:120, "acknowledged" means purportedly verified before a notary public or other individual authorized to take acknowledgments. (b) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without actual knowledge that the signature is not genuine may presume that the signature is genuine. (c) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without actual knowledge that the power of attorney is void, invalid, or terminated, that the purported agent's authority is void, invalid, or terminated, or that the agent is exceeding or improperly exercising the agent's authority may rely upon the power of attorney as if the power of attorney were genuine, valid, and still in effect, the agent's authority were genuine, valid, and still in effect, and the agent had not exceeded and had properly exercised the authority. (d) A person that is asked to accept an acknowledged power of attorney may request, and rely upon, without further investigation: (1) an agent's certification under penalty of perjury of any factual matter concerning the principal, agent, or power of attorney; (2) an English translation of the power of attorney if the power of attorney contains, in whole or in part, language other than English; and (3) an opinion of counsel as to any matter of law concerning the power of attorney if the person making the request provides in a writing or other record the reason for the request. (e) An English translation or an opinion of counsel requested under this section must be provided at the principal's expense unless the request is made more than 7 business days after the power of attorney is presented for acceptance. (f) For purposes of this section and RSA 564-E:120, a person that conducts activities through employees is without actual knowledge of a fact relating to a power of attorney, a principal, or an agent if the employee conducting the transaction involving the power of attorney is without actual knowledge of the fact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 111:16 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 111 / Section 16
111:16 Disqualification for Service.
Status: in_force

No person shall be commissioned or enlisted in the state guard who is not a citizen of the United States or who has been expelled or dishonorably discharged from any military or naval organization of this state or of another state, or of the United States, or who has been convicted of a felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 75:13 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 75 / Section 13
75:13 Valuation for Computing Equalized Value.
Status: in_force

In computing the equalized value of a city or town, the department of revenue administration shall use the current use value for any residence which is so appraised under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79:26 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79 / Section 26
79:26 Distribution.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall annually make distribution to the towns and cities from the funds provided for herein in accordance with the certification from the commissioner of revenue administration of the amounts due hereunder.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 234:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 234 / Section 2
234:2 Bridge Defined.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "bridge" means a structure, having a clear span of 10 feet or more measured along the center line of the roadway at the elevation of the bridge seats, spanning a watercourse or other opening or obstruction, on a public highway to carry the traffic across, including the substructure, superstructure and approaches to the bridge. For purposes of qualification of bridge aid under this subdivision, but not applicable to RSA 234:4 or RSA 234:13, the term bridge shall include a combination of culverts constructed to provide drainage for a public highway with: I. An overall combined span of 10 feet or more; and II. A distance between culverts of 1/2 the diameter or less of the smallest culvert.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:31-a — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 31-a
457:31-a Secretary of State.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may issue a license to an unordained clergy who is a resident of this state and who is a member of and engaged in the service of a religious body which is chartered by the state if he or she presents a certification from that body that he or she is in its service. Said license shall authorize the clergy to solemnize marriage in this state. The fee for such license shall be $5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:40 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 40
304-A:40 Rules for Distribution.
Status: in_force

In settling accounts between the partners after dissolution, the following rules shall be observed, subject to any agreement to the contrary: I. The assets of the partnership are: (a) The partnership property, (b) The contributions of the partners specified in paragraph IV of this section. II. The liabilities of the partnership shall rank in order of payment, as follows: (a) Those owing to creditors other than partners, (b) Those owing to partners other than for capital and profits, (c) Those owing to partners in respect of capital, (d) Those owing to partners in respect of profits. III. The assets shall be applied in order of their declaration of the liabilities. IV. Except as provided in RSA 304-A:15, II: (a) The partners shall contribute, as provided by RSA 304-A:18, I, the amount necessary to satisfy the liabilities; and (b) If any, but not all, of the partners are insolvent, or, not being subject to process, refuse to contribute, the other partners shall contribute their share of the liabilities, and, in the relative proportions in which they share the profits, the additional amount necessary to pay the liabilities. V. An assignee for the benefit of creditors or any person appointed by the court shall have the right to enforce the contributions specified in paragraph IV of this section. VI. Any partner or his legal representative shall have the right to enforce the contributions specified in paragraph IV of this section to the extent of the amount which he has paid in excess of his share of the liability. VII. The individual property of a deceased partner shall be liable for the contributions specified in paragraph IV of this section. VIII. When partnership property and the individual properties of the partners are in possession of a court for distribution, partnership creditors shall have priority on partnership property and separate creditors on individual property, saving the rights of lien or secured creditors as heretofore. IX. Where a partner has become bankrupt or his estate is insolvent, the claims against his separate property shall rank in the following order: (a) Those owing to separate creditors, (b) Those owing to partnership creditors, (c) Those owing to partners by way of contribution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167-B:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167-B / Section 3
167-B:3 Approved Agencies.
Status: in_force

An approved family service agency within the meaning of this chapter shall be those agencies approved by the commissioner of health and human services and which are located within the jurisdiction of the superior court making the referral or located within the county in which the applicant for counseling resides.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 10:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 10 / Section 4
10:4 Acquisition and Disposal of Real Estate for Institutions.
Status: in_force

Upon request of the commissioner of the department of health and human services, the governor and council may buy, sell, or exchange institutional lands for any of the institutions named in RSA 10:1 over which the requester has jurisdiction and, at the request of any of the above or that of the trustees of the university system of New Hampshire, may institute proceedings for the taking of land for institutional purposes by eminent domain; and the procedure for that purpose shall be the same and the value of the land shall be determined as in cases of land taken for highways upon petition to the superior court. On the payment of the value as finally determined, the title to the land so taken shall vest in the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 535:10 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 535 / Section 10
535:10 Equitable Relief.
Status: in_force

If it is found by the jury or by the court that the conditions of the grant have not been performed the grantee may in writing allege reasons why the forfeiture ought not in equity to be enforced, and the court, upon consideration thereof, shall determine whether, in equity and good conscience, a decree of forfeiture should be made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:19 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 19
484:19 Commissioners.
Status: in_force

The governor, with the consent of the council, shall appoint 5 commissioners to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission. These commissioners shall include the commissioner of environmental services or his designee and 4 other persons to be nominated by the commissioner of environmental services. All commissioners, except the commissioner of environmental services, shall serve 4-year terms. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-G:7 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-G / Section 7
339-G:7 Certification and Identification.
Status: in_force

I. Manufacturers of new products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I shall certify to the department that such products are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such certifications shall be based on test results. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, governing the certification of such products and may coordinate with the certification programs of other states with similar standards. II. Manufacturers of new products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I shall identify each product offered for sale or installation in the state as in compliance with the provisions of this chapter by means of a mark, label, or tag on the product and packaging at the time of sale or installation. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, governing the identification of such products and packaging, which shall be coordinated to the greatest practical extent with the labeling programs of other states and federal agencies with equivalent efficiency standards. The department shall allow the use of existing marks, labels, or tags which connote compliance with the efficiency requirements of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:3-307 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 3-307
383-C:3-307 Trust Company Business Plan; Amendments to Business Plan.
Status: in_force

A trust company's board of directors shall adopt a business plan that specifies (i) the trust business and other business in which the trust company will engage, (ii) the trust company's management and operation structures, including information technology, (iii) the trust company's disaster recovery or contingency plan, and (iv) other information relevant to the governance, operation, equity ownership, and business of the trust company, including other information as may be prescribed by the commissioner. A trust company's business plan shall be such as will assure the safety and soundness of the trust company. A trust company's board of directors shall obtain the commissioner's approval of any material amendment of its business plan as provided in RSA 383-C:8-801.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:51-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 51-a
170-E:51-a Consent for Certain Minors to Open Banking Accounts.
Status: in_force

A minor who is 16 years of age or older and who is in the legal custody of the department of health and human services pursuant to an order from a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed qualified and competent to contract for the opening of a checking or savings account with a bank or credit union upon the written consent of the department or pursuant to an order rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Such consent may be conditional to a maximum dollar amount for protection of public benefits available to the minor or other such protective action as required. The minor shall be responsible for paying all banking-related costs associated with the checking or savings account and shall be liable for any and all penalties should he or she violate a banking agreement. The department, foster parent, court appointed guardian or entity providing case management of children on behalf of a department shall not be responsible for paying any bank fees nor liable for any and all penalties related to violation of a banking agreement made under this section. The commissioner may adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, as necessary to implement the purposes of this section.