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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:7-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 7-a
651:7-a Racial Disparity in Sentencing Prohibited.
Status: in_force

I. Sentences imposed shall be proportional to the nature of the crime committed. Neither the defendant's race nor ethnicity shall be a factor considered in determining a sentence in a criminal case. II. The commissioner of the department of corrections shall collect data on the race and ethnicity of defendants sentenced to a term of imprisonment of one year or more since 2000 and shall produce an annual report beginning September 1, 2023 which shall be submitted to the attorney general, the supreme court, and the chairpersons of the senate judiciary committee and house criminal justice and public safety committee. III. The report shall be available to the public, upon request, within 10 days of submission. IV. The report shall include: (a) Research and gather relevant statistical data and other information concerning the existence and impact of disparate treatment of nonwhite persons in the facilities under the control of the commissioner of the department of corrections. The statistical data shall include but not be limited to: (1) The number of nonwhite persons serving a sentence for any period of time in the facility during the year. (2) The percentage of nonwhite and white persons serving a sentence for any period of time in the facility during the year. (3) The crime or crimes for which each of the white and nonwhite persons are serving a sentence. (4) The length of the sentence for each of the nonwhite and white persons serving a sentence for any period of time in the facility during the year. (5) The ages and genders of nonwhite and white persons serving a sentence for any period of time in the facility during the year. (b) Identify the nonwhite and white persons by number only, not by name. V. In this section, "nonwhite person" means a person of African, Latino, American Indian, Pacific Islander, Arab, Alaska native, or Asian descent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-C:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-C / Section 7
147-C:7 Rehearing.
Status: in_force

I. If the department issues a permit to a facility which, in the judgment of the committee, does not adequately protect the health and safety of the residents of the town, the committee may appeal to the waste management council established under RSA 21-O:9 for review in accordance with rules adopted by the council under RSA 21-O:14, IV. A petition for review shall specify the contested issues. II. Such an appeal shall take precedence over other time schedules in rules adopted by the council. III. The waste management council shall provide for a rehearing upon the issues specified by the committee. The rehearing shall take place within 30 days of the committee's request for a rehearing. IV. The council shall issue a decision within 15 days of the rehearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-B / Section 1
301-B:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the "New Hampshire Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act" (the "Act").
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 4
161-C:4 Creation of Support Debt.
Status: in_force

I. Any payment of public assistance made to or for the benefit of a dependent child creates a debt due and owing to the department by any responsible parent. Except as otherwise provided in RSA 161-C:5, the amount of the debt shall be equal to the calculation of a weekly child support obligation derived in accordance with RSA 458-C:3 as applied to the responsible parent's current income, multiplied by the number of weeks that public assistance was paid or the total amount of public assistance that was paid, whichever is less. II. The court may consider the extenuating circumstances in RSA 458-C:5 when calculating the support debt to be paid by a responsible parent. III. Any child support payments pursuant to a legal order of support which remain unpaid create a debt due and owing by the responsible parent in an amount equal to the amount of unpaid support.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 5
21:5 Town.
Status: in_force

The word "town" shall extend and be applied to any place incorporated, or whose inhabitants are required to pay any tax, and shall mean that city, town, ward, or place in which the subject-matter referred to is situate, or in which the persons referred to are resident, unless from the context, a different intention is manifest.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 502-A:15 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 502-A / Section 15
502-A:15 Jury Trial.
Status: in_force

In cases in which the damages claimed exceed $1,500 or the title to real estate is involved, if the defendant, upon the entry of any action for damages under RSA 502-A:14, II or II-a, within 7 days of the return date of the action or within such additional time as the district court for good cause may allow, files a written request for trial by jury, the cause shall be at once transferred to the superior court for the county or judicial region in which the court is located, to be heard and tried as if originally entered in the transferee court. The original entry fee and cost of transferring the action shall be paid by the moving party but shall be recoverable as costs if the moving party prevails in the action. If, after transfer for trial by jury, the moving party waives the right to jury trial, the cause shall at once be remanded to the district court of original jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 234:23 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 234 / Section 23
234:23 Bridges on Class IV and V Highways and Municipally Maintained Bridges on Class II Highways.
Status: in_force

The town or city official in charge of highways, or the selectmen of a town, shall make a biennial inspection of bridges on class IV or V highways and town or city maintained bridges on class II highways. Records of said inspection shall be kept by the town or city. Such town or city officials, or the selectmen of a town, may employ such qualified assistants, engineers or other services as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Evidence of compliance with this section shall be a prerequisite to application for state bridge aid funds. Inspection reports shall be of a standard form in current use by the department of transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-N:2 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-N / Section 2
358-N:2 Prohibited Practices.
Status: in_force

A provider of travel services for which a travel agent is an agent shall not impose a surcharge on or reduce the commission paid to such travel agent if the consumer uses a credit card to obtain credit in the transaction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 623-A:1 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 623-A / Section 1
623-A:1 Authority to Establish Regulations.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of corrections is hereby authorized to establish rules permitting approved absences of eligible inmates who are in his official custody. The rules shall be subject to the limitations, restrictions and conditions of this chapter and may impose additional limitations, restrictions or conditions. The rules may be amended from time to time or rescinded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:17 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 17
232:17 Report on Apportionment.
Status: in_force

If the commissioners decide to lay out the highway they may in their report apportion and assign such part of the damages assessed and of the expense of laying out and making the highway, including bridges thereon, and of the cost of their future repair and maintenance, as they think just, to be paid by such other town; and upon acceptance of such report and judgment thereon such other town shall at all times contribute the amount apportioned or be liable therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-D:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-D / Section 2
49-D:2 Town Council-Town Manager.
Status: in_force

I. As distinguished from adopting a city form of government described in RSA 49-C, a town may adopt a charter pursuant to RSA 49-B providing for one of the legislative bodies allowed under RSA 49-D:3. A town charter providing for the form of legislative body pursuant to 49-D:3, I shall have the same powers and authorities as a city council under RSA 49-C, subject to the provisions of RSA 41:16. A charter establishing a budgetary town meeting pursuant to 49-D:3, II may reserve authority by the voters, at a referendum, over amendments to land use ordinances pursuant to RSA 675 and approval of bond issues consistent with RSA 33. II. A charter establishing this form of government shall: (a) Establish a legislative body as described in RSA 49-D:3. (b) Provide for either the direct election by the voters or the selection by the elected body of a chair of the elected body and prescribe the term of office, powers and duties and other matters relative to the position. (c) Provide for the appointment by the town council of a chief administrative officer to be called a town manager or similar title. This position shall head the administrative services of the town and shall be selected on the same basis, possess the same qualifications, be vested with the same authority, be charged with the responsibility and enjoy similar job security as town managers under RSA 37.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 433-A:8 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 433-A / Section 8
433-A:8 Revocation of Registration or License.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to revoke registrations of any person or to refuse to register horticultural growing media upon satisfactory evidence that the registrant or person has used fraudulent or deceptive practices in the evasion or attempted evasion of the provisions of this chapter or of any rules adopted under this chapter. No registration shall be revoked or denied until the registrant or person has been notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the time and place of the hearing and has been given an opportunity to appear and be heard by the commissioner or an authorized representative.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-I:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-I / Section 5
420-I:5 Effect on Current Contracts.
Status: in_force

No person who is party to an exclusive arrangement on the effective date of this chapter shall renew or extend any such exclusive arrangement after the effective date of this act. No provision of any contract or agreement establishing an exclusive arrangement shall be effective after the earliest date on which any party to the arrangement may terminate the exclusive nature of the arrangement. All exclusive arrangements shall be unlawful on and after the date set out at RSA 420-I:2, II. Any exclusive arrangement entered into, extended or maintained in violation of this chapter shall be void and unenforceable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:30 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 30
237:30 Funds Provided.
Status: in_force

A sum not exceeding $3,000,000 is hereby appropriated as hereinafter provided for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:28 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 28
466:28 Killing Dogs Legalized.
Status: in_force

Any person may kill a dog that suddenly assaults the person while such person is peaceably walking or riding without the enclosure of its owner or keeper; and any person may kill a dog that is found out of the enclosure or immediate care of its owner or keeper worrying, wounding, or killing sheep, lambs, fowl, or other domestic animals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 127:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 127 / Section 7
127:7 District Treasurer.
Status: in_force

The district treasurer shall disburse the money received from the towns and cities in the district and from other sources upon warrants approved by a majority of the board and signed by the chairperson and secretary. The treasurer shall give bond to the district for the faithful performance of the duties as treasurer in such sums and upon such conditions as the board may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 4
21-J:4 Assistant Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of revenue administration shall nominate an assistant commissioner for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council. The assistant commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years. The assistant commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. II. The assistant commissioner shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner. The assistant commissioner shall assume the duties of the commissioner in the event that the commissioner is unable for any reason to perform such duties. III. The salary of the assistant commissioner shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:107 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 107
265:107 Rules for Carrying Passengers.
Status: in_force

Nothing in RSA 265:106 shall be construed to prevent the transportation under such rules as shall be adopted pursuant to RSA 260:5 by the director of those enrolled at summer camps or students, teachers, or employees of colleges and schools when it is for recreational or religious purposes; or prevent the transportation of employees of any town, city, county or the state, federal government, or any agency thereof, or of employees of the owner of such vehicle when in the course of going to or from their place of employment; or when transportation is in a vehicle approved by the director under RSA 266:7.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437:10 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 10
437:10 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who transfers ownership of a live dog, cat, or ferret without an official certificate of transfer or any pet vendor who transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in this state without having a license to do so as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. II. In addition to the penalty under paragraph I, any pet vendor who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rule adopted under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 8
153:8 Deputies and Assistants.
Status: in_force

There shall be appointed to the office of the state fire marshal such deputy state fire marshals as the state fire marshal shall request subject to the approval of the commissioner of safety within the limits of available appropriations and funds. Such deputies shall be classified state employees as defined by the department of personnel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-F:18 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-F / Section 18
408-F:18 Stay of Proceedings; Reopening Default Judgments.
Status: in_force

All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this state shall be stayed 60 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to judgment under any decision, order, verdict, or finding based on default, the association may apply to have such judgment set aside by the same court that made such judgment and shall be permitted to defend against such suit on the merits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-J:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-J / Section 2
17-J:2 Membership and Organization.
Status: in_force

I. The members of the committee shall be: (a) Chairperson of the house public works and highways committee; (b) Two other members of the house public works and highways committee, appointed by the speaker of the house; (c) Three members of the house finance committee, appointed by the speaker of the house; (d) Chairperson of the senate capital budget committee; and (e) Three other senators appointed by the president of the senate. I-a. Of the 6 house members on the committee, not more than 5 shall be members of the same party, and of the 4 senate members on the committee, not more than 3 shall be members of the same party. II. In voting, the members from each house shall vote as a block, casting a single vote. The committee shall elect its own officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-H:4 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-H / Section 4
485-H:4 Implementation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Life Protection.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall provide low interest loans and grants to publicly-owned and non-profit wastewater and/or wastewater residual treatment or storage facilities that are required to treat effluent and residuals to achieve applicable PFAS standards prior to discharge or disposal. II. The department shall provide the loans and grants described in paragraph I if the applicant demonstrates, and the department agrees, that the project is the most cost-effective way to meet applicable PFAS standards and if the project meets the other provisions of this chapter and department rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The applicant shall provide evidence in the application for funding that there is not a more cost-effective way to meet applicable PFAS standards. III. The department shall adopt rules, and include conditions in loan and grant documents, to ensure that the applicant has made reasonable efforts to obtain and use funds from any liable or potentially liable third party prior to and after taking a loan from the PFAS response fund or receiving a grant, and that any money received from a liable or potentially liable third party at a later time is applied to early repayment of the loan from the PFAS response fund to the extent reasonable. In addition, the department shall adopt rules establishing criteria to ensure that an applicant shall not be eligible for loans or grants for any project or portion of a project to the extent the negligence of the applicant caused the contamination that resulted in the exceedance of an applicable PFAS standard. IV. If the department forgives any part of a loan or provides a grant related to costs for a project for which a third party might otherwise be liable, the right to recover payment from such third party shall be subrogated to the department to the extent of such forgiveness. Any money recovered by the department from such third party shall be deposited in the PFAS response fund. V. Loans may be made for up to the total cost of the project minus any contribution from a liable or potentially liable third party or any other portion deemed ineligible under this chapter and department rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:40 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 40
207:40 By Executive Director.
Status: in_force

Upon application of any person interested in the cutting or harvesting of ice for domestic or commercial purposes in any of the public ponds, rivers or lakes, the executive director may, upon hearing, close to ice fishing, for such period of time as he may order, the whole or a part of any such waters as he may deem necessary to protect the crop of ice thereon while the same is being formed, cut and harvested.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-D:11 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-D / Section 11
195-D:11 Credit of State Not Pledged.
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter do not and shall not be construed to constitute a debt or liability of the state or of any municipality or political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any such municipality or political subdivision. These revenue bonds are payable solely from the revenue funds provided by this chapter for their payment. All such revenue bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that neither the state nor the corporation are obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from revenues of the project or projects for which they are issued and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or of any municipality or political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter shall not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the state or any municipality or political subdivision thereof to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:58 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 58
21-P:58 Expenditures.
Status: in_force

To meet such obligations the governor with the consent of the council is authorized to accept and expend any federal funds for the highway safety program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 425:11-a — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 425 / Section 11-a
425:11-a Revolving Fund for Agricultural Hearings Officers.
Status: in_force

I. There is established within the department of agriculture, markets, and food a revolving fund for agricultural hearings officers. All fines collected by the department, except as provided in RSA 427:14, shall be deposited into the fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the department to fund the department's adjudicative procedures, including, but not limited to, the costs associated with contracting with one or more hearing officers who shall be responsible for administering all aspects of the department's adjudicative procedure as directed by the commissioner. The amount withdrawn from the fund shall not exceed $75,000 in total each year. The department of agriculture, markets, and food shall every quarter forward any unpaid fines assessed in an adjudicative proceeding to the attorney general for collection in accordance with RSA 7:15-a. II. At the end of each quarter of the fiscal year any balance in the fund in excess of $10,000 shall be deposited in the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:138 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 138
31:138 Election or Appointment.
Status: in_force

I. The board of commissioners may be elected by the legal voters of the municipality at any meeting or election at which the provisions of this subdivision are accepted, or at any special meeting or election thereafter called for that purpose, and their successors shall be elected at each annual meeting or election thereafter in the manner or form as the municipality may determine. II. The board of commissioners may be appointed by the mayor and board of aldermen or city council or by the selectmen of the town in the manner or form as the municipality may determine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:50 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 50
482:50 Dams Owned by Fish and Game.
Status: in_force

Revenue to the state resulting from the leasing for hydroelectric generation of any dams owned by the department of fish and game which were funded by the Pittman-Robertson or Dingell-Johnson federal aid in fish and wildlife restoration programs shall be credited to the fund established by RSA 482:55, but shall be expended exclusively for work on any federally-funded dams owned by the department of fish and game. Such revenue shall be so expended during the same year in which it is generated.