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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-I:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-I / Section 3
358-I:3 Contract Requirements; Disclosure of Cancellation Rights.
Status: in_force

I. A fully completed copy of each prepaid contract shall be delivered to the buyer at the time the contract is signed. Every contract must constitute the entire agreement between the seller and the buyer, shall be in writing, shall be signed by the buyer, and shall designate the date on which the buyer signed the contract. II. Each prepaid contract shall state in at least 10 point boldface type the following: (a)"NOTICE TO BUYER: DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL OF IT. ALSO, DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF IT CONTAINS ANY BLANK SPACES." (b)"STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT THIS HEALTH CLUB REGISTER WITH THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ANTITRUST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND MAY REQUIRE THAT THIS CLUB POST A BOND TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS WHO PAY IN ADVANCE FOR MEMBERSHIP OR SERVICES IN THE EVENT THIS CLUB CLOSES. YOU SHOULD ASK TO SEE EVIDENCE THAT THIS CLUB HAS EITHER POSTED A BOND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW OR HAS BEEN EXEMPTED FROM THIS REQUIREMENT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT. IF THIS CLUB HAS NOT POSTED SUCH A BOND, AND YOU PAY THIS HEALTH CLUB FOR MORE THAN ONE MONTH'S MEMBERSHIP OR SERVICES IN ADVANCE, THEN YOU ARE PAYING FOR FUTURE SERVICES, AND YOU MAY BE RISKING THE LOSS OF YOUR MONEY IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLUB CEASES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS." III. Every purchaser of a prepaid membership shall be entitled to cancel his or her contract within 3 business days by notifying the health club in writing by midnight of the third business day following the date of purchase of the membership contract. Written notification is deemed given if mailed or delivered by midnight of the third business day. All money collected pursuant to the contract shall be refunded to the purchaser exercising the right to cancel. IV. Each prepaid contract shall contain in at least 10 point boldface type a statement in substantially the following form: "YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION IN WRITING ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION." The buyer may cancel by written notice mailed to the seller, preferably by certified or registered letter; or he may cancel by delivering a notice in person within the cancellation period. If such notice is delivered, the buyer shall be entitled to a receipt. V. Each prepaid contract shall further contain a statement notifying the buyer of each of his rights under RSA 358-I:6. VI. Each club shall provide the attorney general with a copy of its membership contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:103 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 103
21-I:103 State Employee Coverage Linked to Coverage Offerings for Other Employers and for Individual Employees.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall include in the request for proposals for FMLI benefits for state employees a requirement that the winning bidder shall, as a condition of the state contract, also offer the same FMLI coverage to other public employers, private employers with more than 50 employees, and individual employees on the following terms: I. Private and public non-state employers shall receive a rate that is derived from the state rate through the application of rating factors that are actuarially justified and specified in the bid response. II. Employers with more than 50 employees who choose to sponsor coverage for their employees shall contract directly with the winning bidder. III. Individuals who work for employers who choose not to offer FMLI coverage under this subdivision or who fail to meet minimum participation requirements and who do not offer an FMLI benefit that is at least equivalent to the granite state paid family leave plan shall have the opportunity to contract indirectly with the winning bidder through the purchasing pool for family and medical leave insurance authorized under RSA 282-B and administered by the department of employment security. The pool may be experience rated. Coverage through the pool shall include a 7-month waiting period, a one-week elimination period, and a 60-day annual open enrollment period as established by the commissioner in the procurement process. Premiums for individual pool coverage shall not exceed $5 per subscriber per week. IV. The commissioner shall establish, through his or her discretionary authority in administering the request for information and the request for proposals process, the following additional elements of the benefit structure and plan administration specifically for employees of sponsoring non-state employers consistent with the purposes and policy of this subdivision: (a) The minimum participation requirement. (b) The parameters for open enrollment periods. (c) Procedures for contributory plans, partially contributory plans, and non-contributory plans. (d) Procedures for payroll deduction and premium remittance for employers with more than 50 employees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:54 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 54
228:54 Definitions.
Status: repealed

As used in this subdivision, the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Agent for the state" shall mean the commissioner of transportation as agent for the state as that term is used in the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, and any amendments thereto or other pertinent federal legislation. II. "Commissioner" shall mean the commissioner of transportation. III, IV. [Repealed.] V. "Local public bodies" shall mean municipalities and political subdivisions of the state. VI. "Person" shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership or association, foreign and domestic. VII. "Public mass transportation" shall mean common carrier transportation on land by passenger bus or rail, either publicly or privately owned, but not including school buses, charter or sight-seeing services, and trucking services. VIII. "Rail properties" shall mean assets or rights, both real and personal, owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a railroad which are used or useful in rail transportation service. IX. "Rail service" shall mean both freight and passenger service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407-B / Section 4
407-B:4 Maintenance of Records.
Status: in_force

Every insurer writing insurance under this group merchandising plan shall keep and maintain separate experience data on this type of business including complete records of premium income, losses and expense so that the experience of each group may be fairly ascertained.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 97:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 97 / Section 3
97:3 Equitable Treatment of Civilians.
Status: in_force

In the event that the position held by said veteran at the time he entered the service is held by another when the notification required under RSA 97:1 is received, the political subdivision may continue to pay the person whom the veteran replaces for such time as is reasonable under the circumstances.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-Q:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-Q / Section 1
162-Q:1 Definition.
Status: in_force

I. In this chapter "qualified tax credit employee" means a new, full-time, year-round employee hired in Coos county for work directly in one or more business activities for which actual wages paid are equal to or greater than 150 percent of the current state minimum wage. "Qualified tax credit employee" does not include an employee who is: (a) Shifted to a new position because of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring; or (b) Laid-off and rehired within 270 days to the same or similar position. (c) Not on the employer's payroll for at least 90 days prior to the date on which the employer claims the credit for the first tax period. II. For the purposes of calculating wages paid to the employee under paragraph I, the amount paid by the employer for medical and dental health care benefits for the employee shall be included in the amount of actual wages paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:63 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 63
231:63 Additional Duties.
Status: in_force

Any town may vote to require a highway agent, in addition to his usual duties as highway agent, to have charge, under the direction of the selectmen, of the care and maintenance of any one or more of the following: collection of waste, refuse and garbage; care of public dumps; care of public parks and cemeteries; public beaches; public forests; public playgrounds; shade and ornamental trees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-E:3 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-E / Section 3
374-E:3 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words or terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: I. "This chapter" means this New Hampshire municipal bond bank small scale power facility act. II. "Bond bank" means the New Hampshire municipal bond bank created and established under RSA 35-A. III. "Bonds" means bonds of the division issued under this chapter. IV. "Bondholder" or "noteholder" or any similar term when used about a bond or note of the division means any person who shall be the bearer of any outstanding bond or note of the division registered to bearer or not registered, or the registered owner of any outstanding bond or note of the division which shall at the time be registered other than to bearer. V. "Division" means the New Hampshire municipal bond bank-small scale power facility division created and established under RSA 374-E:4. VI. "Fully marketable form" means a municipal security duly executed and accompanied by an approving legal opinion of a bond counsel of recognized standing in the field of municipal law whose opinions have been and are accepted by purchasers of like municipal bonds, provided that the municipal security so executed need not be printed or lithographed nor be in more than one denomination. VII. "Small scale power facility bond general fund" means the fund of the division created or established as provided in RSA 374-E:12. VIII. "Small scale power facility bond reserve fund" means any bond reserve fund of the division created or established as provided in RSA 374-E:11. IX. "Municipality" means any county, city, town, or village district within the state or other body corporate and politic having the power to issue its bonds or notes on behalf of any of the foregoing. X. "Municipal small scale power facility bond" means a bond or note or other evidence of indebtedness issued by a municipality under RSA 374-D. XI. "Notes" means any notes of the division issued under this chapter. XII. "Revenues" means all fees, charges, moneys, profits, payments of principal of or interest on municipal small scale power facility bonds and other investments, gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations, and all other income derived or to be derived by the division under this chapter. XIII. "State" means the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:14 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 14
79-A:14 Neglect of Duty.
Status: in_force

Neglect or failure on the part of any assessing official to comply with an order of the board of tax and land appeals issued pursuant to RSA 79-A:9 or an order of the superior court made pursuant to RSA 79-A:11 shall be deemed willful neglect of duty, and such assessing official shall be subject to the penalties provided by law in such cases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 7
193:7 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who does not comply with the requirements of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation and any fines collected hereunder shall be for the use of the district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126:24-c — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126 / Section 24-c
126:24-c Access to Information From Vital Records for Public Health Purposes.
Status: in_force

The department shall have a direct and tangible interest in vital records data including personal identifiers. The secretary of state shall provide continuous electronic access to the department of the entire contents of the data files on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis. If a means of electronic access becomes possible that will allow access at a faster rate, the department may utilize such new means of access, provided that it assumes the full cost of implementing the new means of access. Such access shall be provided in standard database format that establishes a remote electronic link from the secretary of state's office to the department that would not restrict the ability of the department to transfer data. However, under no circumstance shall any information relative to any adoption or any restricted record as determined by a court of law be provided to the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 111:11 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 111 / Section 11
111:11 Service Outside of New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

The state guard shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of the state of New Hampshire except: I. Upon the request of the governor of another state, the governor of this state may in his discretion order any portion or all of the state guard to assist the military or police forces of such other state who are actually engaged in defending such other state. The state guard may be recalled from such service by the governor at his discretion. II. Any unit or detachment of the New Hampshire national guard when not in active federal service, or of the state guard, upon order of the adjutant general or the officer in immediate command thereof, of such unit or detachments, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces beyond the borders of this state into another state until they are apprehended or captured by such organization, unit or detachment or until the military or police forces of the other state or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons: Provided, such other state shall have given authority by law for such pursuit by the national guard or the state guard of this state. Any such person who shall be apprehended or captured in such other state by an organization, unit or detachment of such military forces of this state shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of the state in which he is taken or to the United States, but such surrender shall not constitute a waiver by this state of its right to extradite or prosecute such person for any crime committed in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 115-A:11 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 115-A / Section 11
115-A:11 Bonus Payment.
Status: in_force

In recognition of the services performed by the persons designated as eligible under RSA 115-A:9, the state treasurer, when such names are certified to the state treasurer as provided in RSA 115-A:10, and when application is made therefor, shall pay to each such qualified person the sum of $100; and shall take such formal receipt as the state treasurer shall prescribe.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-A:19 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-A / Section 19
205-A:19 Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
Status: in_force

If the court finds that a tenant or a park owner has filed a frivolous petition for the purpose of harassing the other party, it shall assess the court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees against the petitioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:10-1002 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 10-1002
383-B:10-1002 Interstate Acquisition of a Bank by a Bank Holding Company.
Status: in_force

(a) A New Hampshire bank holding company may directly or indirectly acquire a foreign bank holding company or a foreign bank. (b) A foreign bank holding company may directly or indirectly acquire a New Hampshire bank holding company, a depository bank, or a national bank or a federal savings bank having its principal place of business in New Hampshire. A foreign bank holding company may also organize, and be the sole incorporator of, a depository bank. No direct or indirect acquisition of a depository bank shall be permitted which will result in a violation of the deposit limitation contained in RSA 383-B:9-906 and 907. (c) A New Hampshire bank holding company or a foreign bank holding company engaging in an acquisition under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall apply to the commissioner for approval of the proposed acquisition as required under RSA 383-A:6-602 and file with the commissioner a copy of each application or notice filed with federal or other state regulatory authorities relating to the acquisition at the same time such application or notice is filed with such federal or other state regulatory authorities. If permitted by the commissioner under RSA 383-A:6-604, the bank holding company may complete the acquisition, subject to federal and other state approvals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-A:12 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-A / Section 12
212-A:12 Importation.
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this chapter shall be construed to apply retroactively or to prohibit importation into this state of wildlife which may be lawfully imported into the United States or lawfully taken and removed from one state to another or to prohibit entry into this state or the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale or shipment of any wildlife which has been determined to be a threatened or endangered species in this state but not in the state where originally taken if the person engaging in such activity demonstrates that such wildlife was lawfully taken and lawfully removed from such state. This section shall not be construed to permit the possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offer for sale or shipment within this state of species of wildlife determined, pursuant to the endangered species act, to be an endangered or threatened species, except as permitted by RSA 212-A:7, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:34 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 34
228:34 Private Water Supplies.
Status: in_force

When there is a complaint that privately owned water supplies have been destroyed or rendered unfit for use as water supplies because of construction or maintenance operations on the state highway systems, the commissioner shall investigate and determine the extent, if any, of state responsibility. I. Upon determination that there is state responsibility the commissioner may authorize the use of highway funds to: (a) Replace or repair the damage to the water supplies, or (b) Pay damages in lieu of replacement or repair, or (c) Purchase real property in lieu of replacement or repair, or (d) Enter into agreements with water departments or governmental units to assist in extending water lines or establishing new water systems. II. The commissioner may not authorize the use of state highway funds when it is determined that water supplies that are dug, drilled or developed after July 1, 1965 are located closer than 50 feet to highway rights-of-way and drainage ditches or both, or where the location does not allow or provide for adequate surface drainage. III. The commissioner may issue rules and regulations in accordance with recognized standards regarding water supplies, that include, but are not limited to, quality and quantity of replaced water supplies, deficiencies other than chlorides rendering an existing supply unpotable, hardship cases, and responsibility for replacement of piping, tanks, pumps, heating systems or other fixtures.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-I:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-I / Section 2
415-I:2 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public interest by establishing standards for discount medical plans to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive marketing, sales, or enrollment practices and to facilitate consumer understanding of the role and function of discount medical plan organizations in providing access to medical or ancillary services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-B:23 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-B / Section 23
106-B:23 Compensation.
Status: in_force

All members of the auxiliary force shall be compensated for their services while actively engaged in the performance of their official duties at rates as fixed by the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-F:8-b — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-F / Section 8-b
125-F:8-b Radiation User and Laboratory Fees Fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the radiation user and laboratory fees fund to be used to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The fund shall be composed of fees collected in accordance with RSA 125-F:8, IV. The fund shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-E:16 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-E / Section 16
188-E:16 Membership and Terms.
Status: in_force

I. The members of the advisory council shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee. (d) The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee. (e) The dean of the university of New Hampshire college of engineering and physical sciences, or designee. (f) Three superintendents from school administrative units in which at least one school offers a pre-engineering and technology curriculum to its students, appointed by the governor and council. (g) Six members of the public representing businesses or other organizations, firms, or institutions which hire engineers or engineering technologists, appointed by the governor and council. II. (a) The term of office for each member appointed under subparagraphs I(f) and I(g) shall be 3 years, or until a successor is appointed and qualified in the case of a vacancy. The term of office for all other members shall be coterminous with the term of office for the position that qualifies that member to serve on the advisory council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner, but only for the unexpired term. (b) The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly, and may meet more often at the call of the chair, or at the request of a majority of the members directed to the chair. The council may, by majority vote of the voting members, adopt additional bylaws as deemed necessary by the council. (c) The council shall, at its annual meeting, elect one voting member to serve as chair for a one-year term, or until a successor is elected and qualified. (d) No member shall receive any compensation for serving on the council, provided that the legislative members shall receive legislative mileage when in performance of their duties and the public members may receive compensation dependent upon the availability of funds, other than from the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:14 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 14
266:14 Overall Width Defined.
Status: in_force

Overall width shall be exclusive of rubrails, so-called, as currently used in the transportation of raw forest products, safety and energy conservation devices such as rear view mirrors, turn signal lamps, marker lamps, steps and handholds for entry and egress, flexible fender extensions, approved mud flaps, spray and splash suppressant devices, and non-property-carrying devices or components thereof that do not extend more than 3 inches beyond each side of the vehicle, and other devices as defined by the director, and load-induced tire bulge. In determining width, there shall be excluded 6 inches of any increase in width due to changing to low pressure tire equipment from other tire equipment. Measurements of a commercial motor vehicle shall be made from a point on one side of the vehicle to the same point on the opposite side of the vehicle.