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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:11-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 11-a
76:11-a Information.
Status: in_force

I. The tax bill which is sent to every person taxed, as provided in RSA 76:11, shall show the rate for municipal, local education, state education, and county taxes separately, the assessed valuation of all lands and buildings for which said person is being taxed, and the right to apply in writing to the selectmen or assessors for an abatement of the tax assessed as provided under RSA 76:16. The department of revenue administration shall compute for each town and city the rates which are to appear on the tax bills and shall furnish the required information to the appropriate town or city. II. The tax bill shall also contain a statement informing the taxpayer of the types of tax relief for which the taxpayer has the right to apply. The following statement shall be considered adequate: "If you are elderly, disabled, blind, a veteran, or veteran's spouse, or are unable to pay taxes due to poverty or other good cause, you may be eligible for a tax exemption, credit, abatement, or deferral. For details and application information, contact (insert title of local assessing officials or office to which application should be made)." This statement shall be prominent and legible, and may either be printed on the tax bill itself, or on a separate sheet of paper enclosed with the tax bill. A municipality may in its discretion choose to include more detailed information about the eligibility criteria for different forms of tax relief, provided, however, that the information in the above statement shall be considered a minimum. III. A town or city may, by majority vote of its governing body, include information additional to that required under paragraphs I and II on the tax bill as a means of further educating the public relative to the laws regarding property taxes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:146 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 146
265:146 Permits.
Status: in_force

The mayor of a city, or selectmen of a town, may, in their discretion, upon any special occasion, grant permits to any persons to ride bicycles or mopeds, at any rate of speed, for a time not exceeding one day upon specified portions of the public ways of such city or town, and may annex such other reasonable conditions to such permits as they may deem proper.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 483-F:1 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 483-F / Section 1
483-F:1 Purpose Statement.
Status: in_force

The general court recognizes that polychlorinated bi-phenyl (PCB) contamination is widespread in New Hampshire and impacts both land and water. As a result of PCB laden products used both as intended and inappropriately dumped from 1929-1977, over 100 waterways have become impaired for fish consumption. In addition, waterfowl have been found to have high levels of PCBs in their blood and in their eggs. The general court hereby declares that the purpose of this chapter is to better understand the impact of PCBs on aquatic life and to ameliorate those impacts to the greatest extent possible.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:11 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 11
71-B:11 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

In addition to where specifically provided by law, wherever the superior courts have jurisdiction to determine questions relating to taxation de novo, the taxpayer may elect to bring such questions before the board which shall determine the issue de novo. An election by a taxpayer to bring an action before the board shall be deemed a waiver of any right to bring an action in the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:9 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 9
205:9 Advisory Board.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of coordinating its activities and undertakings under this chapter with the needs and undertakings of other local organizations and groups, a housing authority may establish an advisory board consisting of the chairman of the authority (who shall be chairman of the advisory board) and of sufficient members to represent so far as practicable: the general public and consumers of housing; general business interests; real estate, building and home financing interests; labor; any official planning body in the locality; and church and welfare groups. The members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the chairman of the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:44 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 44
546-B:44 Procedure to Contest Validity or Enforcement of Registered Support Order.
Status: in_force

I. A nonregistering party seeking to contest the validity or enforcement of a registered order in this state shall request a hearing within the time required by RSA 546-B:43. The nonregistering party may seek to vacate the registration, to assert any defense to an allegation of noncompliance with the registered order, or to contest the remedies being sought or the amount of any alleged arrearages pursuant to RSA 546-B:45. II. If the nonregistering party fails to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered support order in a timely manner, the order is confirmed by operation of law. III. If a nonregistering party requests a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order, the registering tribunal shall schedule the matter for hearing and give notice to the parties of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:6-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 6-a
143:6-a Sugar Packets and Containers.
Status: in_force

No establishment which serves food or drink to the public with or without charge shall provide sugar except in individually wrapped packets or in covered containers from which sugar is poured through a hole not more than 3/8 of an inch in diameter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:37 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 37
110-B:37 Pay and Allowances.
Status: in_force

I. For each calendar day's service when ordered into the active service of the state, each commissioned officer, warrant officer, non-commissioned officer and enlisted person of the national guard shall be paid at the same rate of pay and allowances as that designated in the pay tables of the armed forces of the United States for officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted persons of corresponding rank and grade and length of service; except that no person called to active state service shall receive less than the current federal per diem rate. II. Members of the national guard shall not receive from state funds the pay provided for in paragraphs I and III to the extent such pay is paid from federal funds. III. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, members of the national guard may with their consent perform without pay any type of military duty authorized by this chapter pursuant to orders issued by competent military authority, provided that necessary traveling expenses, subsistence and per diem allowances may be furnished such members within the discretion of the adjutant general and within the appropriation made therefor. IV. In addition to the pay authorized under paragraphs I and III of this section, any state employee who is a member of a reserve or the national guard and who is called to full-time active duty by the President of the United States, under the authority of the governor, or under the authority of another governor who participates in the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, shall, for the duration of such full-time active duty, be entitled to special leave with partial pay and continuation of benefits as follows: (a) Partial pay shall be the difference between the employee's regular state compensation and the employee's full-time military basic pay and allowances, if the full-time military basic pay and allowances total less than the regular state pay. (b) Continuation of health and dental insurance benefits for which the employee and/or the employee's legal dependents are otherwise eligible but for the employee's special leave; provided, however, that in the event of a deployment for which federal health and dental benefits are provided, the federal health and dental benefits shall be primary for the employee. (c) Retirement benefits shall continue to be provided in accordance with RSA 100-A and RSA 100-C. (d) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, this section does not apply to inactive duty for training or annual training. (e) Upon the employee's return to state employment after active duty service, he or she may use up to 15 days of his or her available annual leave balance prior to reporting back to work.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564:2-c — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564 / Section 2-c
564:2-c Collective Investments.
Status: in_force

The public trustee may establish common trust funds, in which may be combined money and property belonging to the various trusts in his care, for the purpose of facilitating investments, providing diversification and obtaining reasonable income; and provided, further, that the participating interests of said trusts are properly evidenced by appropriate bookkeeping entries showing on an annual basis the contribution, the profits, the income, the expenses, the fees and withdrawals allocable to each trust.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 644:2-b — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 644 / Section 2-b
644:2-b Prohibition on Funeral Protests.
Status: in_force

I. In this section, "funeral" means the ceremonies, processions, and memorial services held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead. II. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in picketing or other protest activities at any location at which a funeral is held, within one hour prior to the commencement of any funeral, and until one hour following the cessation of any funeral, if such picketing or other protest activities: (a) Take place within 150 feet of a road, pathway, or other route of ingress to or egress from cemetery property and include, as part of such activities, any individual willfully making or assisting in the making of any noise or diversion that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace or good order of the funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; or (b) Are within 300 feet of such cemetery and impede the access to or egress from such cemetery. III. Each day on which a violation of this section occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor, unless committed by a person who has previously pled guilty to or been found guilty of a violation of this section, in which case the violation is a class A misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-E:13 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-E / Section 13
485-E:13 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-P:11 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-P / Section 11
358-P:11 Enforcement; Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. (a) A rent-to-own dealer who fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter is liable to the consumer damaged thereby in an amount equal to the greater of: (1) The actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the rent-to-own dealer's failure to comply with this chapter; or (2) 25 percent of the total of payments necessary to acquire ownership, but not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. (b) A rent-to-own dealer who fails to comply with this chapter is also liable to the consumer for the costs of the action and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court. II. A consumer may not take any action to offset the amount for which a rent-to-own dealer is potentially liable under paragraph I against any amount owed by the consumer, unless the amount of the dealer's liability has been determined by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction in an action in which the rent-to-own dealer was a party. This section shall not bar a consumer then in default on an obligation from asserting a violation of this chapter as an original action, or as a defense or counterclaim, to an action brought by a rent-to-own dealer against the consumer. III. The provisions of this section are in addition to any other rights or remedies available in this state. IV. No action under this section shall be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction more than one year after the date the consumer made the last rental payment or more than one year after the date of the occurrence of the violation that is the subject of the suit, whichever is later.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:20 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 20
206:20 Continuation of Laws.
Status: in_force

Laws relating to the opening and closing of seasons for taking fish, the size, number and weight limits of fish, and other conditions governing the method and manner of taking fish, shall be continued in full force and effect until altered by rule or regulation of the executive director as provided in this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:54 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 54
301:54 Application of Laws.
Status: in_force

Cooperative associations organized under RSA 301:53 shall have all of the powers and privileges of cooperatives organized under any other provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-H:6 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-H / Section 6
358-H:6 Waiver of Provisions.
Status: in_force

Any waiver of the prospective tenant of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:14-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 14-b
189:14-b Review by State Board.
Status: in_force

I. A teacher aggrieved by such decision may either petition the state board of education for review thereof or request arbitration under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to RSA 273-A:4, if applicable, but may not do both. Such petition must be in writing and filed with the state board within 10 days after the issuance of the decision to be reviewed. Upon receipt of such petition, the state board shall notify the school board of the petition for review, and shall forthwith proceed to a consideration of the matter. Such consideration shall include a hearing if either party shall request it. The state board shall issue its decision within 15 days after the petition for review is filed, and the decision of the state board shall be final and binding upon both parties. A petition for review under this section shall constitute the exclusive remedy available to a teacher on the issue of the nonrenewal of such teacher. II. The state board of education shall uphold a decision of a local school board to nonrenew a teacher's contract unless the local school board's decision is clearly erroneous.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:39 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 39
471-C:39 Agreement to Locate, Deliver, or Recover Reported Property.
Status: in_force

I. All agreements to pay compensation to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the recovery of property reported under RSA 471-C:19, made within 24 months after the date payment or delivery is made under RSA 471-C:21, are unenforceable. II. An agreement to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of unclaimed property shall be valid only if the agreement is in writing and signed by the apparent owner, sets forth the nature and value of the property and the value of the apparent owner's share after the fee or compensation has been deducted, and contains the following disclosure: "Each state maintains an office of abandoned property. Generally, if for a number of years an owner of property has not communicated in writing directly with the holder of the property and has not otherwise indicated an interest in the property, the property may be transferred to the office of abandoned property which will act as custodian of the property for the owner." III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent an owner from asserting at any time that an agreement to locate property is based upon an excessive or unjust consideration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:5-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 5-a
490:5-a New Hampshire Court Accreditation Commission.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the New Hampshire court accreditation commission consisting of 12 members as follows: one shall be appointed by the governor, one shall be a member of the house appointed by the speaker, one shall be a member of the senate appointed by the senate president, one shall be the commissioner of administrative services or designee, one shall be the commissioner of safety or designee, one shall be the director of security for the administrative office of the courts, one shall be a county sheriff appointed by the president of the New Hampshire Sheriffs' Association, and 5 shall be appointed by the supreme court. Of the 5 members appointed by the supreme court, one shall be a justice of the supreme court or a designee of the supreme court, one shall be a justice of the superior court, one shall be a justice of the circuit court, one shall be a lawyer of experience in the trial of cases at all court levels, and one shall be a layman. The supreme court shall designate one of the members as chairman.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:4-404 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 4-404
383-E:4-404 Public Obligations.
Status: in_force

The following described securities are legal investments: (a) The authorized bonds and notes of the state of New Hampshire or of any municipal government in New Hampshire, including all authorities, commissions, districts or similar divisions of state or municipal government, provided that: (1) The direct obligations of the state of New Hampshire or any state entity in New Hampshire are backed by the issuer's ability to levy taxes for the repayment of principal and interest. (2) Obligations secured by the revenues of any authorities, commissions, districts or similar divisions of state or municipal government are ranked among the 4 highest ratings of any NRSRO. (b) The authorized bonds and notes of any other state, commonwealth or territory of the United States or any municipality therein or authorities, commissions, districts or similar divisions of state or municipal government therein, provided: (1) The direct obligations of any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States or any municipality located therein are backed by the issuer's ability to levy taxes for repayment of principal and interest and are ranked among the 3 highest ratings of any NRSRO. (2) Obligations secured by the revenue of any authorities, commissions, districts or similar divisions of state or municipal government are ranked among the 3 highest ratings of any NRSRO.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:38 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 38
436:38 Penalty for Violations.
Status: in_force

I. Whoever violates a quarantine provision or rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. II. In addition, whoever violates a quarantine provision or rule relating to a quarantine may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:16 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 16
455:16 Misconduct, Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. A person shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 if such person: (a) When applying for a commission as a notary public, negligently or recklessly makes a material false representation on the application form; (b) Holding a commission as a notary public or justice of the peace, negligently or recklessly makes a notarial act that is false; (c) Holding a commission as a notary public or justice of the peace, negligently or recklessly makes a notarial act for a person not personally known by the notary without first requiring the person to establish his or her identity; or (d) Holding a commission as a notary public or justice of the peace, negligently or recklessly makes a notarial act purporting to have witnessed the maker's signing of the document or purporting to have received the oath or affirmation of the person, when the notary did not actually witness the maker's signing of the document or did not actually receive the oath or affirmation of the person. II. A person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor: (a) If such person purposefully or knowingly commits any of the acts listed in paragraph I. (b) If such person makes a notarial act, as defined by RSA 456-B:1, I, knowing he or she is not a person authorized by RSA 456-B:3 to perform a notarial act. III. (a) The court, upon petition of the attorney general, may levy upon any person who violates the provisions of paragraph I a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation. All penalties assessed under this paragraph shall be paid to the secretary of state for deposit into the general fund. (b) The attorney general shall have authority to notify suspected violators of this section of the state's intention to seek a civil penalty, to negotiate, and to settle with such suspected violators without court action, provided any civil penalty paid as settlement shall be paid to the secretary of state for deposit into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-A:4-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-A / Section 4-a
275-A:4-a Employment of Undocumented Workers Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No employer may employ any employee without obtaining documentation showing the employee's eligibility to work in the United States. The employer shall maintain such documentation for the period required by federal law. Acceptable documentation of eligibility to work in the United States shall include documents required by federal law or supporting documentation that satisfies the requirement of federal law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:46 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 46
655:46 Withdrawal.
Status: in_force

Where a nomination has been made according to this chapter, no withdrawal or declination of a candidate shall be accepted by the secretary of state except as provided in RSA 655:38.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:18 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 18
173-B:18 Selection of Coordinator.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall be satisfied that the organization or agency chosen as the coordinator shall be qualified to provide at least those services listed in RSA 173-B:20.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:14 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 14
422:14 Acceptance of Federal Aid.
Status: in_force

The state and municipalities are hereby authorized to accept funds from the United States for the construction and maintenance of air navigation facilities. The director is hereby authorized to act for the state and municipalities with representatives of the federal government in all matters pertaining to acceptance of such federal aid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-B / Section 6
294-B:6 Completion of Offense.
Status: in_force

The offense shall be complete as against a person or corporation pretending or offering to sell or to buy, as provided herein, whether the offer to sell or buy is accepted or not; and a person or corporation communicating, receiving, exhibiting or displaying in any manner such offer to so buy or sell, or any statements or quotations of the prices of such property, with a view to such transaction, shall be deemed an accessory, and shall be punished as provided in RSA 294-B:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 111:18 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 111 / Section 18
111:18 Enlistments.
Status: in_force

In peace time, no person shall be enlisted in or appointed to the state guard by the adjutant general for more than 2 years; but, in the event that prior to the expiration of such term of enlistment the United States becomes involved in war, such enlistments shall be for the duration of the emergency, subject to such regulations to the contrary as may be promulgated by the governor.