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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 424:1 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 424 / Section 1
424:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: I. "Airport" means any area of land or water, whether constructed or not, which has been approved by the commissioner as a site for the landing and taking-off of aircraft or utilized or to be utilized by the public as a point of arrival or departure by air. II. "Airport hazard" means any structure, tree, smoke, steam, dust or other substance which obstructs the aerial approaches of a publicly owned airport or impairs the reasonable visibility in the vicinity thereof, electrical impulses and disturbances which interfere with radio aids or communications and lights which might result in glare in the vision of pilots of aircraft or be confused with airport lights. III. An airport is "publicly-owned" if the portion thereof used for the landing and taking-off of aircraft is owned by a governmental body, political subdivision, public agency, or other public corporation. IV. "Department" means the department of transportation. V. "Person" means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof. VI. "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by man, including such objects although regulated or licensed by other provisions of law. VII. "Tree" means any object of natural growth.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-J:2-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-J / Section 2-a
12-J:2-a Definition of Harm Reduction.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of this chapter, RSA 126-A, RSA 318-B:43, RSA 328-D:3, and RSA 329:16-g, "harm reduction" is an approach that emphasizes engaging directly with people who use alcohol and other drugs to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission, improve the physical, mental, and social function of those served, and offer low-threshold options for accessing substance use disorder treatment and other health care services. Harm reduction shall be balanced by the imperative to protect society from the ravages of alcohol or drug misuse. II. This approach shall be limited to the following: (a) Connecting individuals to overdose education, counseling, and referral to treatment for infectious diseases and substance use disorders. (b) Distributing opioid overdose reversal medications, such as naloxone to individuals at risk of overdose, or to those who might respond to an overdose, and provide training in overdose reversal and prevention. (c) Making available substance test kits, including fentanyl test strips. (d) Lessening harms associated with drug use and related behaviors that increase the risk of infectious diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and bacterial and fungal infections; via referrals, syringe service programs, sharps disposal and medication disposal kits, wound care supplies, medication lock boxes, education, testing, and prophylactic measures. (e) Reducing infectious disease transmission among people who use drugs, including those who inject drugs by equipping them with accurate information and facilitating referral to resources. (f) Reducing overdose deaths, promoting linkages to care, and facilitating appropriate co-location of services as part of a comprehensive, integrated approach. (g) Providing education and public awareness programs to reduce stigma associated with substance use and co-occurring disorders. (h) Promoting a philosophy of hope and healing by utilizing those with lived experience of recovery in the management of harm reduction services, and connecting those who have expressed interest to treatment, peer support workers and other recovery support services. (i) Promoting a healthy society by mitigating the harmful effects of individual misuse of alcohol and other drugs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-H:5 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-H / Section 5
195-H:5 Residency.
Status: in_force

Persons shall be eligible to participate in and benefit from the savings plan, regardless of state of residency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:26 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 26
212:26 Application; Revocation or Suspension.
Status: in_force

Such licenses shall be issued by the executive director, in his discretion, upon application in writing, and shall be subject to revocation and suspension at any time, in the discretion of the executive director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-L:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-L / Section 6
402-L:6 Travel Protection Plans.
Status: in_force

Travel protection plans may be offered for one price for the combined features that the travel protection plan offers in this state if: I. The travel protection plan clearly discloses to the consumer, at or prior to the time of purchase, that it includes travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable, and provides information and an opportunity, at or prior to the time of purchase, for the consumer to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each; and II. The fulfillment materials: (a) Describe and delineate the travel insurance, travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers in the travel protection plan; and (b) Include the travel insurance disclosures and the contact information for persons providing travel assistance services, and cancellation fee waivers, as applicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:61-d — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 61-d
167:61-d Rights of Parties to Actions.
Status: in_force

I. If the state proceeds with an action under RSA 167:61-c, the state shall have the primary responsibility for prosecuting the action and shall not be bound by an act of the relator bringing the action. The relator shall have the right to continue as a party to the action, subject to the following limitations: (a) The state may dismiss the action notwithstanding the objections of the relator initiating the action if the court determines, after a hearing on the motion, that dismissal should be allowed. (b) The state may settle the action with the defendant notwithstanding the objections of the relator initiating the action if the court determines, after a hearing, that the proposed settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable under all the circumstances. Upon a showing of good cause, the hearing may be held in camera. II. Notwithstanding RSA 167:61-c, the state may elect to pursue its claim through any alternate remedy available to the state, including any administrative proceeding to determine a civil monetary penalty. If any such alternate remedy is pursued in another proceeding, the relator initiating the action shall have the same rights in the proceeding as the relator would have had if the action had continued under this section. Any finding of fact or conclusion of law made in such other proceeding that has become final shall be conclusive on all parties to an action under this section. III. The parties to the action shall receive court approval of any settlements reached.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:47 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 47
546-B:47 Procedure to Register Child Support Order of Another State for Modification.
Status: in_force

A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a child support order issued in another state shall register that order in this state in the same manner provided in RSA 546-B:39 through RSA 546-B:46, if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may be filed at the same time as a request for registration, or later. The pleading must specify the grounds for modification.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-O:10 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-O / Section 10
358-O:10 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 358-O:4 through 358-O:7 shall not apply to the sale or purchase, or solicitation or representation in connection therewith, of goods from a catalog or of books, recordings, videocassettes, periodicals and similar goods through a membership group or club which is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission trade regulation rule concerning use of negative option plans by sellers in commerce or through a contractual plan or arrangement such as a continuity plan, subscription arrangement, or a single sale or purchase series arrangement under which the seller ships goods to a consumer who has consented in advance to receive such goods and the recipient of such goods is given the opportunity, after examination of the goods, to receive a full refund of charges for the goods, or unused portion thereof, upon return of the goods, or unused portion thereof, undamaged.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:16-h — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 16-h
304-B:16-h Duty to Demand Payment.
Status: in_force

I. A limited partner sent a dissenters' notice described in RSA 304-B:16-g must demand payment and certify whether the limited partner acquired the limited partnership interest before the date required to be set forth in the dissenters' notice pursuant to RSA 304-B:16-g. II. A limited partner who demands payment under paragraph I retains all of the rights of a limited partner until those rights are canceled or modified by consummation of the proposed action of the limited partnership. III. A limited partner who does not demand payment by the date set forth in the dissenters' notice is not entitled to payment of fair value for such limited partner's partnership interest under this subdivision. IV. A demand for payment filed by a limited partner may not be withdrawn unless the limited partnership with which it was filed or the surviving limited partnership or other business entity consents to such withdrawal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:7-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-B / Section 7-a
332-B:7-a Rulemaking Authority.
Status: repealed

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. [Repealed.] II. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those requirements set by statute; III. [Repealed.] IV. How an applicant shall be examined, including: (a) [Repealed.] (b) The subjects to be tested; (c) Passing grade; and (d) Disposition of examination papers; V. Conditions for license renewal; VI. Ethical standards required to be met by each holder of any license issued under this chapter and how such license may be revoked for violation of these standards; VII. [Repealed.] VIII. [Repealed.] IX. [Repealed.] X. The training and scope of activity for non-veterinarians employed under the direction and responsibility of a licensed veterinarian; XI. Standards for approval of educational programs; XII. Establishing standards for veterinary facilities; and XIII. [Repealed.] XIV. Additional criteria for the certification and continuing education requirements of animal physical therapists under RSA 328-A:15-b. XV. Formulating treatment plans for chronic pain and continuing education requirements regarding opioid use and prescribing opioids.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-F:6 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-F / Section 6
106-F:6 Issuance of License; Identification Card.
Status: in_force

I. Following review of the application and the applicant's references, and investigation into the character, competency, and integrity of the applicant, the commissioner shall as soon as practicable issue a license or renewal license in the form prescribed by the commissioner to the applicant, or notify the applicant of denial of the application. Notification of licensure or the denial of a license shall be forwarded to local law enforcement in the community in which the licensee resides. II. Prior to approval of any armed private investigator, armed bail recovery agent, or armed security guard license issued under this chapter, the applicant shall submit to a fingerprint examination conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the department of safety shall be authorized to use the records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the screening of applicants. III. All persons licensed under this chapter shall carry identification cards developed under rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 541-A. IV. Applications for license renewals shall be reviewed subject to the provisions of RSA 541-A:30. V. The commissioner of safety may disapprove the employment of any individual for just cause. An appeal from such decision shall be permitted as set forth in RSA 106-F:13. VI. The commissioner shall notify an applicant of an application denial in writing, including a complete statement of the reasons for denial. An applicant may request a hearing on such denial within 15 days of receipt of the notice of denial. Not later than 30 days following receipt of a timely request for hearing, the commissioner shall hold a hearing on the denial, and shall notify the applicant of the time, date, and place of such hearing in writing. Hearings under this section shall be held pursuant to the contested case provisions of RSA 541-A:31-36.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-D:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-D / Section 1
5-D:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Artificial intelligence" or "AI" is the ability of a machine to display human-like capabilities for cognitive tasks such as reasoning, learning, planning, and creativity. AI systems may adapt their behavior to a certain degree by analyzing the effects of previous actions and operating under varying and unpredictable circumstances without significant human oversight. II. "Generative AI" is AI that can generate text, images, or other media in response to prompts. III. "Deepfake" means a video, audio, or any other media of a person in which his or her face, body, or voice has been digitally altered so that he or she appears to be someone else, he or she appears to be saying something that he or she has never said, or he or she appears to be doing something that he or she has never done. IV. "State agency" means any department, commission, board, institution, bureau, office, law enforcement, or other entity, by whatever name called, including the legislative and judicial branches of state government, established in the state constitution, statutes, session laws or executive orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:42 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 42
412:42 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may by his or her own initiative or upon request of any person, by rule exempt any market from any or all of the provisions of this chapter, if and to the extent that the exemption is necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:11-1102 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 11-1102
564-B:11-1102 Electronic Records and Signatures.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or electronic signatures, and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures, conform to the requirements of Section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. Section 7002) and supersede, modify, and limit the requirements of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155:77 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 77
155:77 Fire Protection, Safety and Sanitation.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit smoking where smoking is prohibited by any other provision of law or rule relative to fire protection, safety and sanitation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-C:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-C / Section 9
173-C:9 Appeal.
Status: in_force

The victim shall have a right to interlocutory appeal to the supreme court from any decision by a court to require the disclosure of records or testimony of a rape crisis or domestic violence center or sexual assault or domestic violence counselor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 13
161-F:13 Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

I. The long-term care ombudsman shall: (a) Investigate any act, omission, practice, policy or procedure of any individual, facility, or government agency that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or civil or human rights of: (1) Any elderly resident of a facility; or (2) Any non-elderly resident of a facility where such investigation shall: (A) Benefit elderly residents of that facility or facilities generally; and (B) Not significantly diminish the long-term care ombudsman's ability to investigate complaints regarding elderly residents of facilities. (b) Represent the interests of residents before governmental agencies and seek administrative, legal, and other remedies to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents. (c) Establish an advisory committee, which shall include residents and their legal representatives, older persons, providers of services, representatives of government agencies and representatives of community organizations serving older people, which shall meet quarterly in order to provide consultation to the long-term care ombudsman in planning and operating this subdivision. (d) Provide information as appropriate to facilities, other agencies, and the public regarding the problems and concerns of residents of facilities. (e) Inform residents, family members, and others acting on behalf of residents how to access the assistance and services of the office and the services and assistance of other providers or agencies, including legal services. (f) Ensure regular and timely access to and response from the office. (g) Comment on, facilitate public comment on, and recommend changes to existing or proposed laws, rules, regulations and other governmental policies and actions that affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents. (h) Provide technical support for the development of resident and family councils to protect the well-being and rights of residents. (i) Provide for education and training of the long-term care ombudsman office staff and volunteers. (j) Educate facilities, agencies, and staff members concerning the rights and welfare of residents. (k) Promote and support development of citizen organizations to participate in the ombudsman program. II. The files maintained by the office shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed unless such disclosure is authorized by law or required by court order. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the disclosure of information gathered in any investigation to any interested party as may be necessary to resolve the complaint. III. The long-term care ombudsman shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, to ensure the efficient conduct of the business, duties, and general administration of the office and to assure compliance with the requirements of the Older Americans Act, as set forth in 42 U.S.C. 3058f-3058g.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:8 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 8
547:8 Probate of Will, Etc.
Status: in_force

Probate of the will and granting administration on the estate of a person deceased shall belong to the judge for the county in which such person was last an inhabitant; but if such person was not an inhabitant of this state the same shall belong to the judge for any county in which such person had estate, or in which the personal representative or kin of such person has a cause of action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-N:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-N / Section 9
420-N:9 Federally-Facilitated Exchange; Authority of the Health and Human Services Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of health and human services shall have authority to establish New Hampshire eligibility standards, enrollment procedures, and outreach mechanisms for persons who are enrolled through a federally-facilitated exchange in this state in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act. II. The commissioner of health and human services may establish navigator guidelines for New Hampshire consistent with section 1311(i) of the Act, and regulations implemented under the Act, to ensure that navigators are qualified to reach and assist the Medicaid-eligible and other populations served by a federally-facilitated exchange in New Hampshire. III. The commissioner of health and human services may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to fulfill the purposes of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 316-A:22 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 316-A / Section 22
316-A:22 Disciplinary Action.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter; (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession; (d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee; (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders such person unfit to practice under this chapter; (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter; (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter; or (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated. III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.] V. [Repealed VI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-G:9 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-G / Section 9
332-G:9 Limitations on Actions.
Status: in_force

I. No disciplinary proceeding against an occupational licensee shall be initiated by a regulatory board or commission unless such action is commenced within 5 years of the date upon which the alleged violation of an applicable statute or rule occurred, or within 5 years of the date upon which the violation could reasonably have been discovered. II. The time limitation provided in paragraph I shall be tolled (1) during the period of time during which a criminal action on the matter is pending in a trial court of this state, or of another state, or of the United States, (2) during the time in which a complainant is a minor or incapacitated, and (3) during any time which the accused prevents discovery of the subject matter of the alleged violation. III. The time limitations established in this section shall not apply to the commencement of actions initiated by the real estate appraiser board under RSA 310-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:28 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 28
556:28 Extension of Time.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person has a claim against the estate of a deceased person, which has not been prosecuted within the time limited by law, such person may apply to the court having subject matter jurisdiction over the nature of the claim, by petition setting forth all the facts; and if the court shall be of the opinion that justice and equity require it, and that the claimant is not chargeable with culpable neglect in not bringing or prosecuting his or her suit or claim within the time limited by law, it may extend the time for filing and prosecuting the claim to a date certain; however, no such extension or judgment entered upon the claim shall affect any payments or compromises made before the beginning of the proceedings.