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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:50 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 50
659:50 Announcement by Moderator.
Status: in_force

I. The moderator shall begin processing absentee ballots by clearly announcing that he or she is about to open the envelopes which were delivered to him or her. The moderator shall then remove the envelope containing the ballots of each absentee voter and, for those absentee ballots where the absentee voter has not been verified by the clerk as provided in RSA 657:17-a, shall compare the signature on the affidavit with the signature on the application for the ballot. If: (a) The name of the voter is on the checklist; and (b) The affidavit appears to be properly executed; and (c) If the affidavit or application shows that the voter received assistance, the absentee voter shall be processed as verified. Otherwise, the signatures on the affidavit shall be examined to determine if it appears to be executed by the same person who signed the application. II. For the absentee ballots processed in accordance with paragraph I and those where the clerk has previously verified the absentee voter in accordance with RSA 657:17-a, if the signatures appear to be the signatures of a duly qualified voter who has not voted at the election; then the moderator shall publicly announce the name of the absentee voter, except that with respect to any voter who has been included in the address confidentiality program under RSA 7:43 or who has been granted a protective order under RSA 173-B, the moderator shall identify such voters as "confidential voter number 1" and "confidential voter number 2," and so forth. If these conditions are not met, the moderator shall follow the procedure provided in RSA 659:53.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-F:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-F / Section 10
402-F:10 Penalties and Liabilities.
Status: in_force

I. If the commissioner determines that the reinsurance intermediary or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any rule or order adopted under this chapter, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order: (a) For each separate violation, a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $5,000. (b) Revocation or suspension of the reinsurance intermediary's license; and (c) If it was found that because of such material non-compliance that the insurer or reinsurer has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action brought by or on behalf of the reinsurer or insurer and its policyholders and creditors for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the reinsurer or insurer and its policyholders and creditors or seek other appropriate relief. II. If an order of rehabilitation or liquidation of the insurer has been entered pursuant to RSA 402-C, and the receiver appointed under that order determines that the reinsurance intermediary or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any rule or order promulgated under this chapter, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer. III. Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided in the insurance laws. IV. Nothing contained in this chapter shall in any manner limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties or confer any rights to such persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-D:20 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-D / Section 20
205-D:20 Rulemaking Authority.
Status: repealed

The board shall be authorized, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to adopt rules relative to: I. The establishment of uniform manufactured housing installation standards. II. The design and content of all forms and applications required under this chapter. III. The application procedure for a license to practice under this chapter. IV. The qualifications of license applicants set under this chapter. V. How an applicant shall be trained, including the minimum education requirements and training standards. VI. How a license to practice under this chapter shall be renewed, including any requirements for continuing education. VII. [Repealed.] VIII. Ethical and professional standards required to be met by each holder of a license to practice under this chapter and how disciplinary actions by the board shall be implemented for violations of these standards. IX. [Repealed.] X. [Repealed.] XI. [Repealed.] XII. The establishment of bond and letter of credit requirements under RSA 205-D:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-F:3 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-F / Section 3
275-F:3 Notice.
Status: in_force

I. No employer shall order a mass layoff or plant closing unless 60 days before the order takes effect the employer gives written notice of the order to: (a) Affected employees and representatives of affected employees; (b) The commissioner, who shall notify additional governmental units as appropriate; (c) The New Hampshire attorney general; and (d) The chief elected official of each municipality in New Hampshire within which the plant closing or mass layoff occurs. II. Any employer required to give notice of any mass layoff or plant closing under this chapter shall include in its notice the elements required by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. section 2101 et seq. III. The mailing of notice to an employee's last known address or inclusion of notice in the employee's paycheck shall be considered acceptable methods for notice to each affected employee under this chapter. IV. If an employer sells all or part of its business, the seller shall be responsible for providing notice for any plant closing or mass layoff under this section, up to and including the effective date of the sale. After the effective date of the sale of part or all of an employer's business, the purchaser shall be responsible for providing notice for any plant closing or mass layoff under this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person who is a full-time employee of the seller, other than a part-time employee, as of the effective date of the sale shall be considered an employee of the purchaser immediately after the effective date of the sale. V. The rights and remedies of employees under this chapter are in addition to any other contractual, statutory, or common law rights and remedies of the employees, and are not intended to alter or affect such rights and remedies, except that the period of notification required by this chapter shall run concurrently with any period of notification required by contract or by any other law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-A / Section 8
277-A:8 Inspection by Department of Labor Permitted.
Status: in_force

I. If the commissioner or his designee finds, or has cause to believe, that any provision of this chapter is being violated, he may enter and inspect the premises of any employer's place of business and take samples of any unknown substance in order to ascertain compliance with this chapter. The laboratory services of the department of health and human services shall be made available to the department of labor for purposes related to enforcement of this chapter, subject to the availability of adequate laboratory support. II. The following persons may, if they so desire, accompany such agent or employee of the department of labor: (a) The affected employer. (b) An employee of the affected employer or an employee representative. III. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to interfere with the agent or employee of the department of labor in the discharge of his duties as prescribed by this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195:27 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195 / Section 27
195:27 Liability of Withdrawing District.
Status: in_force

Each withdrawing district shall remain liable for its share of the indebtedness of the capital costs of the cooperative school district which is outstanding when the withdrawal vote takes effect, and the withdrawing district shall pay to the cooperative school district annually (a) that percentage of the payments of principal and interest of such debt thereafter due which is the same as the percentage for which the withdrawing district was responsible in the school year immediately preceding the effective date of the withdrawal vote, and (b) all amounts of state aid for the purchase or construction of school buildings and any other state aids which are lost by the cooperative school district after the withdrawal of a district as a result of such withdrawal, as determined by the state board of education, except that the withdrawing district shall not be liable for any indebtedness or loss of state aid or other aid contracted after the district has duly notified the remaining districts in the cooperative that a withdrawal study is being requested. Payments in discharge of such liability shall be made in accordance with a schedule agreed upon by the school board of the cooperative school district and the withdrawing school district or, in the event they fail to agree, as fixed by the state board of education. Such payments shall be deemed to be trust funds and shall be applied by the cooperative school district solely in payment of its indebtedness which was incurred to finance cooperative school facilities and which was outstanding on the effective date of the withdrawal vote. A school district which withdraws from the cooperative school district shall forfeit its equity in any cooperative district schools.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:45 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-B / Section 45
326-B:45 Direct Care in Community-Based Services.
Status: in_force

The administration of medications by non-licensees to individuals receiving community-based services pursuant to RSA 135-C or RSA 171-A shall not be construed as practicing nursing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 641:5 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 641 / Section 5
641:5 Tampering With Witnesses and Informants.
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of a class B felony if: I. Believing that an official proceeding, as defined in RSA 641:1, II, or investigation is pending or about to be instituted, he attempts to induce or otherwise cause a person to: (a) Testify or inform falsely; or (b) Withhold any testimony, information, document or thing; or (c) Elude legal process summoning him to provide evidence; or (d) Absent himself from any proceeding or investigation to which he has been summoned; or II. He commits any unlawful act in retaliation for anything done by another in his capacity as witness or informant; or III. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit in consideration of his doing any of the things specified in paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:101 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 101
126-A:101 Medicaid Coverage of Donor Breast Milk; Reimbursement Required.
Status: in_force

I. The department of health and human services shall provide reimbursement under the medical assistance program for donor breast milk provided to an infant receiving benefits under this chapter by organizations approved by the department if a physician or physician associate licensed in this state or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed in this state signs an order state the following: (a) The infant is medically or physically unable to receive maternal breast milk or participate in breastfeeding or the infant's mother is medically or physically unable to produce maternal breast milk in quantities sufficient for the infant; and (b) The infant: (1) Was born at a birth weight of less than 1,500 grams; (2) Has a gastrointestinal anomaly or metabolic or digestive disorder or is recovering from intestinal surgery and the infant's digestive needs require additional support; (3) Is not appropriately gaining weight or growing; (4) Has formula intolerance and is experiencing weight loss or difficulty feeding; (5) Has low blood sugar; (6) Has congenital heart disease; (7) Has received or will receive an organ transplant; or (8) Has another medical condition for which donor breast milk is medically necessary. II. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to implement the program described in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:18 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 18
47:18 Notice and Publication of Ordinances.
Status: in_force

All proposed city bylaws and ordinances and all adopted city bylaws and ordinances shall be kept on file at the office of the city clerk and at such other public place as the city council may designate. Notice of proposal and of adoption of a bylaw or an ordinance shall be made by publishing the title and brief description of the bylaw or ordinance in such newspaper or newspapers as the city council shall direct. The sufficiency of the published notice shall not affect the validity of the ordinance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:24 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 24
126-A:24 Placement.
Status: in_force

Community living facilities serving persons with developmental disabilities shall be considered a part of the service delivery system as defined in RSA 171-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 168-A:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 168-A / Section 4
168-A:4 Remedies.
Status: in_force

I. The superior court has jurisdiction of a proceeding under this chapter and all remedies for the enforcement of judgments for expenses of pregnancy and confinement for a mother or for education or necessary support of children apply including, but not limited to, the provisions of RSA 161-B, 161-C, and 458. II. In any proceeding concerning the support of children: (a) The parties shall certify in the initial pleading filed with the court whether or not public assistance is or was paid for the benefit of the children pursuant to RSA 167 and whether or not medical assistance is being provided for the benefit of the children pursuant to RSA 167. If public assistance is or was being provided or if medical assistance is being provided, the initiating party shall provide the department of health and human services, office of child support enforcement services, with copies of any and all pleadings related to medical and child support. (b) If, during the pendency of the action, the children become the beneficiaries of public or medical assistance, both parties shall notify the court of the public or medical assistance status of the children and shall provide the department of health and human services with copies of all pleadings related to medical and child support. (c) When notified that public or medical assistance is being provided for the benefit of the children, the court shall provide the office of child support with a copy of any hearing notice pertaining to any medical or child support proceeding. (d) The department shall be granted leave to reopen any case to modify, clarify, or vacate any order that was entered against its interest when an assignment of rights pursuant to RSA 161 or RSA 167 is or was in effect and the department was not given notice of the proceeding. III. Upon the prayer of the petitioner the court shall schedule an immediate hearing, as in the cases of prayers for temporary relief in divorce and legal separation proceedings, on the issue of whether, and how much, the alleged father of the child in question shall be required to post in advance as security for the payment of maternity and other expenses for which he may ultimately be held liable under this chapter. The court has continuing jurisdiction to modify or revoke a judgment for future education and necessary support. All remedies under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act and all remedies included but not limited to the provisions contained in RSA 161-B, 161-C and 458 are available for enforcement of duties of support under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:2 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 2
170-H:2 Definitions.
Status: repealed

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: I. "Administrative release to parole" means an administrative procedure to provide a period of community adjustment before parole status is granted. II. [Repealed.] III. "Board" means the juvenile parole board. IV. [Repealed.] IV-a. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. V. "Delinquent" means any person who has been adjudicated delinquent by a district or superior court and committed to the custody of the commissioner. V-a. "Department" means the department of health and human services. VI. "Detention" means the care of a minor in a physically restricted facility while awaiting further action by a court. VII. "Parole" means a conditional release from the custody of the department which allows a delinquent to serve the remainder of his commitment outside of an institution or facility operated by the department, contingent upon compliance with the terms and conditions of parole as established by the juvenile parole board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:11-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 11-a
265:11-a Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals.
Status: in_force

At any traffic control signal or sign, it shall be unlawful for the driver of a motor vehicle to cut across public or private property at or near the intersection which is not a roadway to avoid the traffic control signal or sign. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:21 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 21
329:21 Persons Excepted.
Status: repealed

This chapter shall not apply: I. [Repealed.] II. To legally qualified physicians in other states or countries when called in consultation by an individual licensed to practice in the state who bears the responsibility for the patient's diagnosis and treatment. However, regular or frequent consultation by such an unlicensed person, as determined by the licensing board, shall constitute the practice of medicine without a license; or III. To any physician residing on the border of a neighboring state and duly authorized under the laws thereof to practice medicine therein, whose practice extends into this state, and who does not open an office or appoint a place to meet patients or to receive calls within this state; or IV. To regular or family physicians of persons not residents of this state, when called to attend them during a temporary stay in this state, provided such family physicians are legally registered in some state; or IV-a. To a physician licensed in another state providing care to a patient in New Hampshire when there is a physician-patient relationship in the physician's home state of licensing with in-person examinations conducted by the physician at intervals appropriate for the patient and the patient's medical condition, but not less than annually; or V. To podiatry; or VI. To simple treatments such as massage or baths; or VII. To nurses in their legitimate occupations; or VIII. To cases of emergency; or IX. To the administration of ordinary household remedies; or X. To the advertising or sale of patent medicines; or XI. To those who endeavor to prevent or cure disease or suffering by spiritual means or prayer; or XII. [Repealed.] XIII. No physician associates or other paramedical personnel shall engage in the practice of optometry as defined in RSA 327:1 or perform any service rendered by an optician. XIV. To such emergency medical services personnel as are approved and licensed by the commissioner of the department of safety under RSA 153-A. XV. Midwives certified pursuant to RSA 326-D and practicing midwifery pursuant to RSA 326-D:2, V.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325:37 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325 / Section 37
325:37 Deceased Director.
Status: in_force

The widow or widower of a licensed funeral director or the wife or husband of one who is incapacitated may continue to administer his or her business providing she or he employs a person who holds the required license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:12 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 12
21-H:12 Transfer of Inmates.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may transfer any inmate, provided that whenever a transfer involves a county facility, a contract specifying the conditions of that transfer shall have been executed in advance. II. A transfer may be made whenever the commissioner determines that an inmate cannot be properly or safely kept at the correctional facility at which he is confined or that such transfer is in the best public interest or furthers legitimate penological objectives. When any transfer involves a county facility, the commissioner of corrections shall obtain the approval of the appropriate county correctional administrator before making such a transfer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:71 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 71
275:71 Prohibited Conduct by Employer.
Status: in_force

It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to: I. Refuse to hire an otherwise qualified individual because the individual is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. II. Discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against an individual with regard to promotion, compensation or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the individual is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:105 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 105
265:105 Use of Amateur or Citizen Band Radio.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be lawful for any person to use an amateur or citizen band radio, radio telephone, radio telegraph equipment or any other electronic receiving device while driving a vehicle upon a way.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 1
161-C:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

Common law and statutory procedures governing the enforcement of support for dependent children by responsible parents have not proven sufficiently effective or efficient to cope with the increasing incidence of financial dependency. It is hereby declared that the common law and statutory remedies pertaining to desertion and nonsupport of dependent children shall be augmented by additional remedies directed to the real and personal property of the responsible parents. In order to render resources more immediately available to meet the needs of dependent children, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide additional remedies for the support of dependent children, which remedies shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, existing law. It is declared to be the public policy of this state that this chapter be construed and administered to the end that children shall be maintained from the resources of responsible parents, thereby relieving, at least in part, the burden presently borne by the general citizenry through welfare programs. It is further declared to be the policy of this state that this chapter be construed and administered to the end that children shall be maintained from the resources of responsible parents, regardless of whether or not these children are recipients of public assistance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:16 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 16
147:16 Withdrawal of Permits.
Status: in_force

The health officers may withdraw the permission by notice in writing whenever in their opinion such use or occupancy of a building or place becomes a nuisance. In such case they shall order the abatement of the nuisance and the discontinuance of the use or occupancy within a time limited. If the owner or occupant neglects to comply with the order such owner or occupant shall be guilty of a violation for each day the owner or occupant so neglects or refuses after the expiration of the time limited, for the use of the town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 398:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 398 / Section 4
398:4 Where in Force.
Status: in_force

This subdivision shall be in force in all cities having a population of more than 40,000, and in such other cities and towns as shall adopt its provisions.