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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 5
167:5 Designations.
Status: in_force

I. Assistance granted to needy aged persons shall be designated as old age assistance; assistance granted to needy blind shall be designated as aid to the needy blind; assistance granted to needy dependent children and to the otherwise eligible parents or needy caretaker relatives with whom they live, shall be designated as aid to families with dependent children; assistance granted to the needy permanently and totally disabled shall be designated as aid to the permanently and totally disabled. For purposes of this chapter or RSA 161, the term "adult programs" may be used to mean old age assistance, aid to the needy blind, and aid to the permanently and totally disabled. Medical care and services provided to eligible individuals shall be designated as medical assistance. II. Assistance granted in these groups shall be in the form of money payments to or vendor payments in behalf of recipients. Such separate records and accounts shall be kept and other requirements met as are necessary to qualify for grants-in-aid from the federal government.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-F:3 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193-F / Section 3
193-F:3 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. (a) "Bullying" means a single significant incident or a pattern of incidents involving a written, verbal, or electronic communication, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another pupil which: (1) Physically harms a pupil or damages the pupil's property; (2) Causes emotional distress to a pupil; (3) Interferes with a pupil's educational opportunities; (4) Creates a hostile educational environment; or (5) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. (b) "Bullying" shall include actions motivated by an imbalance of power based on a pupil's actual or perceived personal characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs, or motivated by the pupil's association with another person and based on the other person's characteristics, behaviors, or beliefs. II. "Cyberbullying" means conduct defined in paragraph I of this section undertaken through the use of electronic devices. III. "Electronic devices" include, but are not limited to, telephones, cellular phones, computers, pagers, electronic mail, instant messaging, text messaging, and websites. IV. "Perpetrator" means a pupil who engages in bullying or cyberbullying. V. "School property" means all real property and all physical plant and equipment used for school purposes, including public or private school buses or vans. VI. "Victim" means a pupil against whom bullying or cyberbullying has been perpetrated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 30-B:27 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 30-B / Section 27
30-B:27 Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of each county correctional facility shall provide sufficient menstrual hygiene products to individuals who are in the custody of the county who biologically menstruate, at no cost to such persons. Sufficiency shall be considered, at minimum, a combination of 20 standard issue menstrual hygiene products per individual's menstrual cycle. An individual may request additional menstrual hygiene products based exclusively on their cycle at no cost at the discretion of the superintendent. The number of menstrual hygiene products kept in a cell shall not be excessive so as not to create safety or security issues and shall only be used for the intended purpose. As used in this section, "menstrual hygiene products" means tampons, menstrual pads, sanitary napkins, and pantiliners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:7 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 7
71-B:7 Hearing Procedure.
Status: in_force

Whenever the board shall hold hearings, it shall not be bound by the strict rules of evidence adhered to in the superior courts in this state. The board shall introduce into evidence and may take into consideration in determining any question any information obtained through its own investigation, including information obtained by persons employed under RSA 71-B:14. In addition to the provisions of RSA 91-A, the board shall tape record the proceedings of any taxation hearing before it and shall make such tape recording available to the public for inspection and recording from the date of the hearing to a date which is 15 working days after the board has made a final decision on the matter which is the subject of the hearing, or, if an appeal is made from such decision, the date upon which the matter has been finally adjudicated, whichever date is later.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-E:4 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-E / Section 4
507-E:4 Evidence of Admissions of Liability.
Status: in_force

I. In this section "family" means spouse, parent, grandparent, stepfather, stepmother, child, adopted child, grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, father-in-law, or mother-in-law. II. A statement, writing, or action that expresses sympathy, compassion, commiseration, or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering, or death of an individual and that is made to that individual or to the individual's family is inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability in a medical injury action. III. This section does not apply to a statement of fault, negligence, or culpable conduct that is part of or made in addition to a statement, writing, or action described in paragraph II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:8-c — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 8-c
28:8-c Competitive Bidding on Sales and Leases of Real Property.
Status: in_force

To transfer a valid interest, a sale or lease of real property owned by a county shall be made by the county commissioners by competitive bidding or in accordance with RSA 28:6-a and shall be ratified by a majority vote of the county convention and the executive committee of the county convention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 103:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 103 / Section 3
103:3 Board of Trustees.
Status: in_force

The administration of the retirement system established by this chapter is hereby vested in the board of trustees established by RSA 100-A:14 and it shall have with respect to this system all the rights, powers, duties, restrictions, and immunities it has with respect to the retirement system established by RSA 100-A and the word "board" or phrase "retirement board" when used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, shall mean said board of trustees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:48 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 48
110-B:48 Courts of Inquiry.
Status: in_force

A court of inquiry to investigate any matter may be convened by the governor whether or not the persons involved have requested such investigation. Such court shall be composed of one or more officers. A court of inquiry shall, without delay, report to the governor a statement of the facts of the matter under investigation and, when required, the evidence adduced and an opinion with recommendations thereon. The procedure to be followed by such courts shall be as nearly as may be that prescribed for courts of inquiry of the armed forces of the United States, as directed by regulations issued under the authority of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 317-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 317-A / Section 1
317-A:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

For the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, any person practicing or offering to practice dentistry in New Hampshire must submit evidence that such person is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. No person shall practice or offer to practice dentistry in New Hampshire or use any title, sign, card, device or the abbreviation D.M.D. or D.D.S., or any other designation indicating that such person is practicing dentistry unless such person has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 350-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 350-B / Section 6
350-B:6 Statute of Limitations.
Status: in_force

An action for misappropriation shall be brought within 3 years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purposes of this section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:22 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 22
147:22 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of RSA 147:18 to 21 shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:15-h — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 15-h
400-A:15-h General Provisions Regarding Company, Producer, and Adjuster Licensing.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided in specific provisions of title XXXVII or in rules promulgated thereunder, when reviewing a license application submitted by a company, producer, or adjuster, the commissioner shall: I. Within 30 days of receipt, examine the license application and notify the applicant of any apparent errors or omissions that render the application incomplete or request any additional information that the insurance department is permitted by law to require and that is deemed by the commissioner to be relevant to the review process. II. Within 60 days after receipt of the application or after receipt of the additional information or corrections timely requested by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph I, the commissioner shall: (a) Approve or deny the application, in whole or with restrictions; or (b) Commence an adjudicative proceeding in accordance with RSA 541-A. III. In the event that the commissioner returns one or more preliminary objections to the company, producer, or adjuster regarding a license application, the period in paragraph II shall not include the period during which the applicant is preparing a response. IV. In the event that the commissioner is conducting an investigation of an applicant pursuant to RSA 400-A:16 of possible violations of insurance laws, the period in paragraph II shall not include the period during which the investigation is pending. V. Upon written agreement of the applicant, the commissioner may extend any of the time periods for review provided for in this section. VI. Wherever the general time limits prescribed by this section differ from specific time limits provided for by other provisions of title XXXVII or in rules promulgated thereunder, the specific time limits provided for by such other provisions shall control. VII. If the commissioner fails to take action on a license application governed by this section within the time limits prescribed in this section, the application shall be deemed approved. If at any time after a license application has been deemed approved under this paragraph, the commissioner finds that the applicant does not meet standards for licensure, the commissioner may, after notice and hearing, order the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license. VIII. RSA 541-A:29 and RSA 541-A:29-a shall not apply to company, producer, or adjuster license applications under title XXXVII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:1-d — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 1-d
212:1-d Oath of Commissioners.
Status: in_force

Persons appointed to the commission shall be sworn to act faithfully and impartially in the performance of their duties, and the certificate of each oath shall be returned to the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-J:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-J / Section 8
125-J:8 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever the commissioner finds that a person who has been issued an ERC has violated the provisions of this chapter, any rules in force hereunder, or any condition of an emissions reduction credits certificate issued hereunder, including such conditions incorporated into permits issued by the department or EPA, the commissioner shall issue a notice of violation and an order of abatement establishing a compliance schedule with which the device, area source, mobile source, and source shall comply. Such order of abatement shall become final and enforceable by the commissioner within 30 days of its issuance unless an appeal is filed with the air resources council before the expiration of said 30-day period. The council shall hold a hearing on any such appeal promptly and shall thereafter issue a decision upholding, modifying or abrogating the commissioner's order or abatement or any part thereof. The council's decision shall become final 10 days after it is issued. I-a. The commissioner of the department of environmental services, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any permit, compliance schedule, stop use order, or order of abatement issued pursuant to this chapter; or upon any person who makes or certifies a material false statement relative to any document or information which is required to be submitted to the department pursuant to this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this paragraph shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The proceeds of administrative fines imposed pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the general fund. (a) Notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine shall be in accordance with RSA 541-A and procedural rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 541-A:16. (b) The commissioner shall determine fines in accordance with RSA 125-C:15, I-b(b). (c) The commissioner may assess an additional fine for repeat violations. II. Any violation of this chapter, any rule adopted or final orders issued under this chapter, and any emissions reduction credits certificates issued under this chapter shall be subject to enforcement by injunction, including mandatory injunction, issued by the superior court upon application by the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:23 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 23
660:23 Primaries; County Offices in a General Election.
Status: in_force

If the candidates having the highest number of votes for any nomination made at a state or presidential primary or for election to county office made at a state general election shall have an equal number, the secretary of state shall determine the nomination by lot in the presence of the candidates who are tied if, after notice from him, they elect to be present.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-A:16 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-A / Section 16
399-A:16 Small Loans Other Than Payday Loans or Title Loans.
Status: in_force

The following provisions are applicable only to small loans other than payday loans or title loans: I. The annual percentage rate for small loans shall not exceed 36 percent. Notwithstanding the federal definition of annual percentage rate, for purposes of calculating annual percentage rate, the finance charge shall exclude one application fee not to exceed $100 per borrower per year and one participation or membership fee not to exceed $100 per borrower per year. II. A lender may lend in money, goods, or things of value upon such security not prohibited by RSA 399-A:15, IX as may be agreed upon, and in connection with any such loan, may contract for, exact, or receive, directly or indirectly, charges, whether for interest, compensation, brokerage, endorsement fees, consideration, expense, or otherwise, on the entire principal of the loan. III. No small loan lender shall permit any person to be obligated to him or her on multiple small loans the total principal balance of which is more than $10,000. IV. For the purpose of applying paragraphs II and III of this section only,small loan lendershall mean any single small loan lender, except that in the event any person or affiliated group of persons holds more than one small loan lender license, such person or affiliated group of persons shall be considered a single small loan lender. V. No small loan lender shall induce any potential borrower who is not a loan customer of the lender to enter into a closed-end loan agreement, by delivering in the first instance a negotiable check for such loan to such potential borrower, without including the following information clearly printed on the endorsement side of the check: (a) A statement which reads, "By endorsing this check, you become legally liable for repaying all moneys, including interest, as specified in the following loan agreement/disclosure statement"; (b) The amount financed; (c) The annual percentage rate; (d) The number of installments; and (e) The amount of each installment payment. VI. If a borrower desires to renew an existing small loan for obtaining additional cash a new contract shall be drawn up in its entirety and such prior loan shall be paid in full from such proceeds of the new loan. All legal papers in connection with such prior loan shall be stamped "PAID IN FULL" and returned to such borrower. VII. Notwithstanding RSA 399-A:1, XXI(b) or any other provision of law, a loan with a contractual term of 6 months or longer with an annual percentage rate not exceeding 36 percent, as calculated under RSA 399-A:16, I, shall not be a title loan or a payday loan.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-C:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-C / Section 3
147-C:3 Committee Membership.
Status: in_force

There shall be at least 5, but no more than 9, persons appointed to serve on the committee. At least one member shall be a chemical engineer if such a person is available for appointment. The governing body shall: I. Appoint to the committee one or more members of: (a) The planning board, if any, (b) The board of adjustment, if any, (c) The conservation commission, if any, and (d) The fire department, if any; and II. Appoint one of its own members to serve on the committee; and III. Appoint one or more additional residents of the town to serve on the committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-M:15 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-M / Section 15
21-M:15 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541-A, adopt rules required of him by RSA 21-G to properly carry out the functions of the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:8 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 8
511:8 Dissolution.
Status: in_force

In all counties when an attachment upon real estate is dissolved or the levy thereunder is defeated, the plaintiff or his attorney, upon request, shall give to the defendant or owner of the land a discharge thereof, and the defendant or owner of the land, within 30 days after such attachment is dissolved or levy thereunder defeated, shall cause the discharge to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds in which said attachment or levy is recorded, and shall pay the register of deeds the fee established pursuant to RSA 478:17-g.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-E:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-E / Section 9
420-E:9 Rulings on Appropriateness of Medical Judgments Not Authorized.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter requires or authorizes the commissioner to rule on the appropriateness of medical decisions or judgments rendered by review entities and their agents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 515:15 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 515 / Section 15
515:15 Entry in Superior Court.
Status: in_force

If the plaintiff does not elect to become nonsuited he may enter the action at the next term of the superior court, filing with the clerk attested copies of all papers in the case, and may prosecute the action in that court as if originally begun therein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-A:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-A / Section 11
420-A:11 Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Group Insurance Contracts.
Status: in_force

No group accident or health insurance contract, authorized under this chapter, may be cancelled or nonrenewed by the health service corporation, except for nonpayment of premium, unless the group contract holder receives either a notice of cancellation or nonrenewal or an offer of renewal in accordance with this section. The notice of cancellation or nonrenewal or offer of renewal shall be delivered to the group contract holder or mailed to the group contract holder's last address as shown in the records of the health service corporation at least 45 days prior to the renewal date of the contract. Notice of cancellation for lack of participation, if permitted by the terms of the contract, shall be delivered to the group contract holder or mailed to the group contract holder's last address as shown in the records of the health service corporation, at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the cancellation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:118 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 118
236:118 Location Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. At the time and place set for hearing, the local governing body shall hear the applicant and all other persons wishing to be heard on the application for certificate of approval for the location of the junk yard or automotive recycling yard. In passing upon the application, after proof of legal ownership or right to the use of the property by the applicant for the license period, it shall take into account the nature and development of surrounding property, such as the proximity of churches, schools, hospitals, public buildings or other places of public gatherings; and whether or not the use of that proposed location can be reasonably prevented from affecting the public health, safety, or morals by reason of offensive or unhealthy odors or smoke, or of other causes. II. In no case may a license be granted for a new junk yard or automotive recycling yard located less than 1,000 feet from the right-of-way lines of an interstate highway. III. Unless a lesser setback is allowed by local zoning ordinance, or an ordinance adopted pursuant to paragraph IV, in no case may a license be granted for a new junk yard or automotive recycling yard located: (a) Less than 660 feet from the right-of-way lines of a non-interstate class I, class II, class III, or class III-a highway; or (b) Less than 300 feet from the right-of-way lines of class IV, class V, and class VI highways. IV. In a municipality that has not enacted a zoning ordinance, the local governing body may adopt an ordinance establishing lesser setback requirements than those established in paragraph III.