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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 246:15 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 246 / Section 15
246:15 Occupancy of Crossing by Engines or Cars.
Status: in_force

A railroad shall not occupy a grade crossing over a highway by its engines and cars more than 5 minutes at one time without authority from the department of transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:188 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 188
304-C:188 Right to Bring Actions on Behalf of Limited Liability Companies.
Status: in_force

I. A member or members may bring an action in the superior court in the right of a limited liability company to recover a judgment in its favor if managers or members with authority to do so have refused to bring the action or if an effort to cause those managers or members to bring the action is not likely to succeed, provided that: (a) All such plaintiff members are members at the time of bringing such action; (b)(1) All such plaintiff members are members at the time of the transaction of which the plaintiffs complain; or (2) The plaintiffs' status as members had devolved on the plaintiffs by operation of law or under the terms of a limited liability company agreement from persons who were members at the time of the transaction; and (c) The complaint sets forth with particularity the effort, if any, of the plaintiff to secure initiation of the action by a manager or member or the reasons for not making the effort. II. Unless the operating agreement provide otherwise, an action on behalf of the limited liability company may be brought in the name of the limited liability company: (a) Whether or not a limited liability company agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, by majority vote of the members; provided that the vote of any member who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded; or (b) If the limited liability company agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, by one or more managers of the limited liability company upon a majority vote of the members; provided that in determining whether this member voting requirement is met, the vote of any member who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded. III. If an action brought under paragraph I or II is successful, in whole or in part, as a result of a judgment, compromise, or settlement of the action, the court may award the plaintiff reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, from any recovery in the action or from the limited liability company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-N:7 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-N / Section 7
162-N:7 Application of Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credit.
Status: in_force

The economic revitalization zone tax credit shall be applied against the business profits tax under RSA 77-A, and any unused portion thereof may be applied against the business enterprise tax under RSA 77-E. Any unused portion of the credit allowed under this chapter or any eligible credit in excess of $40,000 allowed under this chapter, may be carried forward and allowed against taxes due under RSA 77-A or RSA 77-E for 5 taxable periods from the taxable period in which the tax was paid. For the purpose of the credit allowed under RSA 77-A:5, X, the economic revitalization zone credit shall be considered taxes paid under RSA 77-E.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:36-b — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 36-b
100-A:36-b Termination of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

Effective January 1, 1976, the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall cease to exist as an operating retirement system. All assets and liabilities of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system to be administered in accordance with RSA 100-A:36-a. The regulations and provisions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering RSA 100-A:36-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 235:11 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 235 / Section 11
235:11 Maintenance; Improved Portions.
Status: in_force

Upon the completion of such improvement to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation, the department of transportation shall assume full control and pay the cost of reconstruction and maintenance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-C:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-C / Section 5
404-C:5 Classifications and Rates.
Status: in_force

Each plan shall provide for the method of classifying risks and making and filing rates applicable thereto.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-B:5 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-B / Section 5
482-B:5 Licensing for Water Well Contractors and Pump Installers.
Status: in_force

I. A person, before engaging in the business of constructing a well or installing a pump, shall obtain the proper license annually as a water well contractor or pump installer. A license shall not be transferable and shall expire on June 30 of each year. After July 31 of each year, a license may be renewed only upon application for renewal and payment of a late fee of $20 in addition to the regular license fee. II. The water well contractor's license and the pump installer's license shall contain the following information, in addition to such other information as the board may require: (a) The name of the licensed water well contractor or licensed pump installer. (b) If the licensee is a partnership, the names and addresses of all partners. (c) If the licensee is a corporation, the name and principal address of the corporation and the names and addresses of all officers, directors, and stockholders of the corporation; except that this requirement shall not apply to a publicly held corporation. (d) If the licensee is an individual, the name and address of the individual. III. Water well contractors and pump installers shall be required to have been actively engaged in their trade for a period of 3 years prior to the date of their application and to pass an examination prepared and administered by the board. The required 3 years experience shall be directly related to the type of license to be issued. One year of experience for drilling contractors shall be in drilling water wells in crystalline rocks of the Appalachian Region. IV. The board may issue an appropriate license without examination to a person to whom a water well contractor's license or a pump installer's license has been previously issued by another state if the other state maintained a standard of requirements equivalent to those of this state and who presents satisfactory proof to the board that he is a bona fide water well contractor or pump installer. An applicant under this paragraph shall be exempt from examination only if he holds a license from another state and, if under the laws or rules of the other state issuing the license, a like exemption is granted to water well contractors or pump installers duly licensed under the laws of this state. V. Pump installers shall complete a minimum of 2 hours annually of continuing education.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:22 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 22
553:22 Duties.
Status: in_force

The special administrator, under such directions and restrictions as may be inserted in his or her commission, shall return an inventory of the estate of the deceased, shall take care of and preserve the decedent's property and effects, and shall do all other acts which the special administrator may be directed by the judge to perform. The place of taxation of the property of the deceased shall not be changed in consequence of such appointment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:28 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 28
304-C:28 Requirements for Filing of Documents Under This Act.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other provisions in this act that govern documents filed with the secretary of state, the following rules shall apply to these documents: I. A document that satisfies the requirements of this section and of any other statute that adds to or varies these requirements, shall be entitled to filing by the secretary of state. II. The document shall contain the information required by this act. It may contain other information as well. III. The document shall be typewritten or printed. IV. The document shall be in the English language. However, a limited liability company name need not be in English if written in English letters or Arabic or Roman numerals. V. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this act, the document shall be signed: (a) By a manager of a limited liability company that has a manager; (b) By a member of a limited liability company that does not have a manager; (c) If the limited liability company is in the hands of a receiver, executor, or other court appointed fiduciary, trustee, or other fiduciary, by that fiduciary; or (d) Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, by any authorized person, including an attorney-in-fact. An authorization, including a power of attorney, need not be in writing, need not be sworn to, verified, or acknowledged, and need not be filed in the office of the secretary of state, but if in writing, must be retained by the limited liability company or authorized person. VI. The person signing the document shall sign it and state beneath or opposite the person's signature his or her name and the capacity in which the person signs. Signature under RSA 294-E:9 shall be sufficient to satisfy this requirement. VII. The document shall be delivered to the office of the secretary of state for filing and shall be accompanied by the correct fee and any penalty required by this act or other law. VIII. Documents filed electronically must be accompanied by the correct filing fee, and any franchise tax, license fee, or penalty required by this act or other law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:1-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 1-a
318:1-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated.
Status: in_force

In any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to negate any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained herein, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:2 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 2
466:2 Part of Year.
Status: in_force

An owner of a dog may at any time have it licensed until the ensuing May 1; and a person becoming the owner or keeper of a dog not duly licensed after May 1 shall cause it to be registered, numbered, described and licensed as provided in RSA 466:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-C:19 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-C / Section 19
200-C:19 Functions.
Status: repealed

The program established under this chapter shall: I. Provide leadership and direction in the area of serving persons with hearing impairment. II. Review, update and implement the state plan for the deaf and hard of hearing and ensure it is an integral part of the operation of the department of education. III. [Repealed.] IV. Provide administrative support upon request of the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing established in RSA 326-I. Such support may include the operation of a state screening for New Hampshire interpreters. V. Collect data on the needs of the deaf or hard of hearing community and investigate resources to meet those needs. VI. Provide technical assistance to state and private agencies requesting such assistance in order to ensure accessibility for the deaf or hard of hearing. VII. Assist in development of legislation affecting deaf or hard of hearing people in the state as approved by the state board of education. VIII. Work with the New Hampshire registry of interpreters for the deaf, the New Hampshire Association of the Deaf, Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing, and any other consumer group interested in hearing loss, as needed, to ensure quality of services for the deaf or hard of hearing. IX. Serve as an information and referral source for the state on the subject of hearing impairment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-E:9 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-E / Section 9
53-E:9 Billing Arrangements.
Status: in_force

I. For purposes of this section the term "supplier" shall mean an aggregator functioning as a load serving entity under this chapter or a competitive electricity supplier serving an aggregation under this chapter. The term shall also include competitive electricity suppliers generally to the extent and for such customer rate classes as the commission finds, after notice and hearing, that it is for the public good. Such a determination shall be on a utility-specific basis, if proposed and assented to by the utility. II. Each electric distribution utility shall propose to the commission for review and approval a program for the purchase of receivables of the supplier in which the utility shall pay in a timely manner the amounts due such suppliers from customers for electricity supply and related services less a discount percentage rate equal to the utility's actual uncollectible rate, adjusted to recover capitalized and operating costs specific to the implementation and operation of the purchase of receivables program, including working capital. Additionally, such discount rate adjustments shall include a pro rata share of the cost of administering collection efforts such that the utility's participation in the purchase of receivables program shall not require the utility or non-participating consumers to assume any costs arising from its use. Such pro rata costs must include, but not be limited to, any increases in the utility's bad debt write-offs attributable to participants in the purchase of receivables program, as approved by the commission. However, the allocation of costs arising from different rate components and determination of the uncollectible rate shall be equitably allocated between such suppliers, utility provided default service, and other utility charges that are a part of consolidated billing by the utility as approved by the commission. The discount percentage rate shall be subject to periodic adjustment as approved by the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 627:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 627 / Section 1
627:1 General Rule.
Status: in_force

Conduct which is justifiable under this chapter constitutes a defense to any offense. The fact that such conduct is justifiable shall constitute a complete defense to any civil action based on such conduct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 108:1 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 108 / Section 1
108:1 Authority.
Status: in_force

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact, as approved by the United States Congress, P.L. 104-321, hereinafter "EMAC," and the Northeastern American/Canadian Emergency Management Assistance Compact, as authorized by Article IV(c) of the 1986 Agreement between the United States and Canada on Cooperation in Comprehensive Emergency Planning and Management, hereinafter "NAEMAC," is made and entered into by and between the participating party jurisdictions. The state of New Hampshire, through its governor, duly authorized, solemnly agrees with any other jurisdiction which is or may become a signatory to these compacts as provided herein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:28 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 28
179:28 Product Advertisement.
Status: repealed

An industry member may furnish, give, rent, loan, or sell product displays or other things of value to a retailer, subject to the following conditions and limitations: I. Equipment, inside signs, supplies, services, or other things of value furnished by an industry member to a retailer shall not be conditioned on the purchase of liquor, wine or beverages. II. Product displays shall bear conspicuous and substantial advertising material. III. The total value of all product displays furnished by an industry member may not exceed the dollar amount established annually for product displays by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms per brand in use at any one time in any one retail establishment. The value of a product display shall be the actual cost to the industry member who initially purchased it. Transportation and installation costs shall be excluded. IV. Industry members shall not pool or combine, as of July 1, 1989, their dollar limitations to provide a retailer a product display valued in excess of the dollar amount established annually for product displays by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. V. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 177:9 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 177 / Section 9
177:9 Agency Liquor Stores.
Status: in_force

The commission may license persons to operate agency liquor stores on an annual or seasonal basis for the purposes of selling liquor in sealed bottles, containers or original packages to be consumed off the premises.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-J:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-J / Section 2
326-J:2 Evaluation and Treatment Authorization.
Status: in_force

I. Consultation and evaluation by a recreational therapist may be performed without a referral. Initiation of recreational therapy services to individuals with medically-related conditions shall be based on a referral from any qualified health care professional who, within the scope of the professional's licensure, is authorized to refer for health care services. II. Prevention, wellness, education, adaptive sports and recreation, and related services shall not require a referral.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:19 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 19
47:19 Fines and Forfeitures for Violation of Ordinances.
Status: in_force

All fines and forfeitures for the violation of any bylaw or ordinance of a city shall be recovered by complaint before the municipal court of said city, and shall enure to such uses as the city councils may direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-F:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-F / Section 8
125-F:8 Radiation User and Laboratory Fees.
Status: in_force

I. The department, through its program, shall prescribe and collect such fees as may be established by rule for radiation protection services provided under this chapter. Services for which fees may be established include: (a) Registration of radiation equipment and other sources of radiation; (b) Issuance, amendment, and renewal of general or specific licenses for radioactive materials as well as the recognition of other state and federal licenses and radiation machine registrations in accordance with RSA 125-F:7, IV; (c) Inspections of registrants or licensees; (d) Environmental surveillance activities to assess the radiological impact of activities conducted by licensees; (e) Evaluation of products to be distributed to persons generally licensed or persons exempt from licensing; (f) Laboratory radiochemical sample analyses; and (g) Radiological response and radiation safety assessments. II. When a registrant or licensee fails to pay the applicable fee, the program may suspend or revoke the registration or license or may issue an appropriate order. III. Except as provided in paragraph IV, all fees collected under this section shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited in the general fund. IV. Any increase in fees after the effective date of this paragraph and collected under this section shall be deposited in the radiation user and laboratory fees fund established in RSA 125-F:8-b and shall be used solely for the administration of the department's responsibilities under this chapter. V. Application fees collected under this provision shall not be refundable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:95-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 95-b
31:95-b Appropriation for Funds Made Available During Year.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any town or village district at an annual meeting may adopt an article authorizing, indefinitely until specific rescission of such authority, the board of selectmen or board of commissioners to apply for, accept and expend, without further action by the town or village district meeting, unanticipated money from the state, federal or other governmental unit or a private source which becomes available during the fiscal year. The following shall apply: (a) Such warrant article to be voted on shall read: "Shall the town (or village district) accept the provisions of RSA 31:95-b providing that any town (or village district) at an annual meeting may adopt an article authorizing indefinitely, until specific rescission of such authority, the selectmen (or commissioners) to apply for, accept and expend, without further action by the town (or village district) meeting, unanticipated money from a state, federal, or other governmental unit or a private source which becomes available during the fiscal year?" (b) If a majority of voters voting on the question vote in the affirmative, the proposed warrant article shall be in effect in accordance with the terms of the article until such time as the town or village district meeting votes to rescind its vote. II. Such money shall be used only for legal purposes for which a town or village district may appropriate money. III. (a) For unanticipated moneys in the amount of $10,000 or more, the selectmen or board of commissioners shall hold a prior public hearing on the action to be taken. Notice of the time, place, and subject of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the relevant municipality at least 7 days before the hearing is held. (b) The board of selectmen may establish the amount of unanticipated funds required for notice under this subparagraph, provided such amount is less than $10,000. For unanticipated moneys in an amount less than such amount, the board of selectmen shall post notice of the funds in the agenda and shall include notice in the minutes of the board of selectmen meeting in which such moneys are discussed. The acceptance of unanticipated moneys under this subparagraph shall be made in public session of any regular board of selectmen meeting. IV. Action to be taken under this section shall: (a) Not require the expenditure of other town or village district funds except those funds lawfully appropriated for the same purpose; and (b) Be exempt from all provisions of RSA 32 relative to limitation and expenditure of town or village district moneys.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:42 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 42
654:42 Complaint to Superior Court.
Status: in_force

Any citizen of the state may, in term time or vacation, file a complaint with the superior court stating that his name is illegally kept from, or his name or that of some other citizen is illegally placed upon, the checklist of a town or ward, and the facts upon which the complaint is based. Said complaint shall be deemed sufficient if it sets forth the basis of the complaint and may be filed by the complainant with the clerk of court or any justice thereof. The complainant may appear with or without counsel. Thereupon, the presiding justice in term time, or any justice of the superior court in vacation, shall order that a copy of the complaint be served on the supervisors of the checklist of the town and on the citizens other than the complainant named in the petition and shall set a time and place for an immediate hearing. The justice hearing the case may order the name of the voter concerning whom the complaint is made to be added or removed from the checklist as justice requires, and his decision shall be final on questions of fact as in equity cases.