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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 290:24 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 290 / Section 24
290:24 Ownership of Cemetery Plots or Burial Spaces.
Status: in_force

The ownership of a cemetery plot or burial space, as defined under RSA 289:1, II, shall be governed by the following provisions: I. If the deceased has designated a person to assume ownership of the cemetery lot or burial space in a written and signed document, ownership passes to that person, subject to the regulations established under RSA 289:2. II. If the deceased has not designated a person to assume ownership of the cemetery lot or burial space in a written and signed document, ownership shall be determined under the provisions of RSA 561:1 and RSA 289:2. III. Notwithstanding other provisions of this subdivision, when the ownership of a cemetery plot or burial space is unclear or in dispute, the court of probate for the residence of the deceased may, upon receipt of a petition filed by the next of kin or other interested party, render a determination regarding ownership of the cemetery plot or burial space in compliance with applicable law, including any regulations established by the municipality or cemetery trustees under RSA 289:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:103 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 103
184:103 Standards of Identity.
Status: in_force

The milk sanitation board may promulgate regulations setting forth definitions and standards of identity for milk and milk products. When promulgating such regulations the board shall not be inconsistent with those standards of identity for milk and milk products established by existing laws or those promulgated under the federal act (RSA 146:2, X). Said regulations shall be promulgated in the manner prescribed by paragraph II of RSA 184:93.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:52 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 52
378:52 Platform Requirements.
Status: in_force

The utilities shall: I. Design and operate the energy data platform to provide opportunities for utilities, their customers, and third parties to access the online energy data platform and to participate in data sharing. II. Require, as a condition of accessing the online energy data platform, that a third party complete a qualification and registration process to ensure that any customer data downloaded from the platform remains in a safe, secure environment according to data privacy standards established by the commission. III. Administer the online energy data platform in a manner consistent with RSA 363:38.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:41 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 41
356-B:41 Upkeep of the Condominium; Warranty Against Structural Defects.
Status: in_force

I. Except to the extent otherwise provided by the condominium instruments, all powers and responsibilities with regard to maintenance, repair, renovation, restoration, and replacement of the condominium shall belong (a) to the unit owners' association in the case of the common areas, and (b) to the individual unit owner in the case of any unit or any part thereof. I-a. No unit owners' association, its agents, or its employees shall willfully enter into the unit of a unit owner without providing prior notice to the owner, other than for emergency purposes. I-b. No unit owner, tenant, or other person occupying a condominium unit shall willfully refuse the unit owners' association, its agents, or its employees access through a condominium unit as is necessary to enable them to exercise and discharge their respective powers and responsibilities at a reasonable time after notice which is adequate under the circumstances. But to the extent that damage is inflicted on the common areas or any unit through which access is taken, the unit owner causing the same, or the unit owners' association if it caused the same, shall be liable for the prompt repair thereof. II. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, the declarant shall warrant or guarantee, against structural defects, each of the units for one year from the date each is conveyed, and all of the common areas for one year. The one year referred to in the preceding sentence shall begin as to each of the common areas whenever the same has been completed or if later, (a) as to any common area within any additional land or portion thereof, at the time the first unit therein is conveyed, (b) as to any common area within any convertible land or portion thereof, at the time the first unit therein is conveyed, and (c) as to any common area within any other portion of the condominium at the time the first unit therein is conveyed. For the purposes of this paragraph, no unit shall be deemed conveyed unless conveyed to a bona fide purchaser. For the purposes of this paragraph, structural defects shall be those defects in components constituting any unit or common area which reduce the stability or safety of the structure below accepted standards or restrict the normal intended use of all or part of the structure and which require repair, renovation, restoration, or replacement. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to make the declarant responsible for any items of maintenance relating to the units or common areas.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:45 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 45
659:45 General Provisions.
Status: in_force

It shall be the responsibility of the moderator to report any violation occurring under RSA 659:34 through RSA 659:44 to the attorney general. All fines imposed under RSA 659:35 through RSA 659:44 shall be paid to the county in which the offense was committed. All penalties assessed under RSA 659:34 shall be paid to the secretary of state for deposit into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:11 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 11
28:11 Personnel.
Status: in_force

The commissioners of each county shall appoint an administrator for the county nursing home and, if the county has a correctional facility, the county commissioners shall appoint a superintendent for the county department of corrections. They may also appoint such other officers, agents, and employees as may be required to properly care for the same and their inmates.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:7.03 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 7.03
293-A:7.03 Court-Ordered Meeting.
Status: in_force

(a) The superior court of the county where a corporation's principal office (or, if none in this state, its registered office) is located may summarily order a meeting to be held: (1) on application of any shareholder of the corporation entitled to participate in an annual meeting if an annual meeting was not held or action by written consent in lieu thereof did not become effective within the earlier of 6 months after the end of the corporation's fiscal year or 15 months after its last annual meeting; or (2) on application of a shareholder who signed a demand for a special meeting valid under RSA 293-A:7.02, if: (i) notice of the special meeting was not given within 30 days after the date the demand was delivered to the corporation's secretary; or (ii) the special meeting was not held in accordance with the notice. (b) The court may fix the time and place of the meeting, determine the shares entitled to participate in the meeting, specify a record date or dates for determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting, prescribe the form and content of the meeting notice, fix the quorum required for specific matters to be considered at the meeting (or direct that the votes represented at the meeting constitute a quorum for action on those matters), and enter other orders necessary to accomplish the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:15 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 15
173-B:15 Fund for Domestic Violence Grant Program.
Status: in_force

A special fund for domestic violence programs is established. The sole purpose of the fund shall be to provide revenues for the domestic violence program established in RSA 173-B:16, and shall not be available for any other purpose. The state treasurer shall deposit all fees received by the department under RSA 457:29, 457:32-b, and 631:2-b, V in the fund. All moneys deposited in the fund shall be continually appropriated for the purposes of the domestic violence grant program and shall not lapse.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:7 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-A / Section 7
540-A:7 Return of Security Deposit.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in RSA 540-A:6, IV(c), a landlord shall return a security deposit to a tenant and pay the interest due, if any, within 30 days from the termination of the tenancy. If there are any damages to the premises, excluding reasonable wear and tear, the landlord may deduct the costs of repair from the security deposit. The landlord shall provide the tenant with a written, itemized list of any damages for which the landlord claims the tenant is liable, which shall indicate with particularity the nature of any repair necessary to correct any damage and satisfactory evidence that repair necessary to correct these damages has been or will be completed. Satisfactory evidence may include, but not be limited to, receipts for purchased repair materials and labor estimates, bills or invoices indicating the actual or estimated cost thereof. II. If the tenant is required under the lease agreement to pay all or part of any increase in real estate taxes levied against the property and becoming due and payable during the term of the lease, or if there is unpaid rent due, or if there are other lawful charges due under the lease which remain unpaid, the landlord may deduct such share of real estate taxes or unpaid rent or unpaid charges from the amount of the security deposit. The landlord shall provide the tenant with a written, itemized list of any claim for unpaid rent or share of real estate taxes or unpaid charges for which the landlord claims the tenant is liable, which shall indicate with particularity the period for which the claim is being made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-A:4-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-A / Section 4-a
195-A:4-a Exception.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any agreement between a receiving district and a sending district, the school board of a receiving district and the school board of a sending district may mutually agree upon a showing of hardship by pupils from a sending district to exempt such pupils from any agreement requiring them to attend the receiving district's schools. A pupil exempted from such agreement would make suitable arrangements to attend school outside the receiving district. The sending district shall be liable for tuition payments to the district of actual attendance. Any exception so granted shall be for the period of one school year and shall be renewed only upon mutual agreement between the school boards concerned. In the case of the withdrawal of accreditation by the accrediting agency of the school attended in the receiving district, and by application of the person having custody of the pupil, the board of the sending district may agree to exempt pupils from a sending district from any agreement requiring them to attend the receiving district's schools. If the sending district grants the exemption, this exemption provision shall remain in effect until the accreditation of the receiving school is reinstated. A pupil exempted under this section may complete the academic year in the school to which the pupil is assigned. The provisions of this section shall apply only to area agreements negotiated on or after the effective date of this act unless the agreement indicates otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:13-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 13-a
169-D:13-a Notification of Right to Request Records.
Status: in_force

The court shall notify parties of their right to request in advance of any hearing under this chapter that a record of such hearing shall be preserved and made available to the parties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 13
417:13 Penalty.
Status: in_force

If any person violates a cease and desist order issued by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 417:12, the commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of that person. The commissioner in the commissioner's discretion, in addition to or in lieu of such suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew, may impose upon that person an administrative penalty of not more than $2,500 for each method of competition, act, or practice found to be in violation of this chapter pursuant to RSA 417:12. The commissioner shall collect the amount so imposed and may bring an action in the name of the state to enforce collection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:26 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 26
457:26 Marriage License.
Status: in_force

The town clerk shall deliver to the parties a marriage license embodying the facts required in RSA 457:22, specifying the time when the application was entered, which license shall be delivered to the minister or magistrate who is to officiate, before the marriage is solemnized. The license shall be valid for not more than 90 days from the date of filing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:4-402 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 4-402
383-C:4-402 Consideration of Safety and Soundness of Trust Companies.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall consider the safety and soundness of a trust company and may make findings relative to a trust company's safety and soundness: (i) when considering any application or notice submitted by a trust company or by any person proposing to be chartered as a trust company; (ii) when examining or investigating the trust company; (iii) when determining whether or not to initiate any proceeding or issue any no-objection letter, notice, determination; (iv) or order in respect of a trust company, its directors, or its officers, or otherwise as required by this chapter or as the commissioner determines in the commissioner's discretion.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-B / Section 4
339-B:4 Imitating Trade Names.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to disguise or camouflage his own equipment by imitating the design, symbol, trade name, or the equipment under which recognized brands of liquid fuels, lubricating oils, and similar products are generally marketed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:10 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 10
161-C:10 Assertion of Lien.
Status: in_force

I. Twenty-one days after service of notice of debt under RSA 161-C:7, or service of the decision under RSA 161-C:9, the amount stated in the notice of debt or in the decision shall be a lien against all property of the responsible parent and shall incorporate any unpaid child support which may accrue in the future. This lien shall be separate and apart from and in addition to any other lien created by or provided for in this chapter. II. The lien shall attach to all real and personal property of the responsible parent when the notice of debt or the decision is filed in the county in which such property is located with the registry of deeds and with the office appropriate for a notice with respect to personal property and liens against earnings. The register of deeds or other appropriate agency shall keep a suitable record of such notices without charging any fee therefor and shall enter for the record an acknowledgment of satisfaction upon written request from the commissioner of the department of health and human services. III. Whenever the lien has been filed and there is in the possession of any person having notice of the lien any property which may be subject to the lien, such property shall not be paid over, released, sold, transferred, encumbered or conveyed unless: (a) A release or waiver signed by the commissioner has been delivered to the person in possession; or (b) A determination has been made in a hearing pursuant to RSA 161-C:9 or by a court ordering release of said support lien on the basis that no debt exists or that the debt has been satisfied; or (c) Such property is transferred or paid over to or by a person holding a prior lien on said property. IV. The commissioner may at any time after the filing of a support lien serve a copy of said lien upon any person in possession of earnings or deposits or balances held in any bank account of any nature which are due, owing or belonging to the debtor. V. No lien created under this section shall have priority over any prior recorded lien.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:48 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 48
284:48 Financial Reports and Inspection Required.
Status: in_force

I. Any person which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall submit a complete financial report to the lottery commission for each license issued under RSA 284:46 within 15 days after the expiration of each license, provided, however, a complete monthly financial report shall be submitted in a timely fashion to the commission for each month covered by a license issued under RSA 284:46 on a form to be approved by the lottery commission. II. All licensees shall maintain a separate checking account for the deposit and disbursement of all income relating to keno, except cash prizes awarded at the games. All expenses shall be paid by check, and all prizes of $500 or more shall be paid by check. No keno funds shall be commingled with other funds of the licensee. The licensee shall retain all canceled checks for the payment of expenses and prizes for at least 2 years from the date of the check. The licensee shall not cash checks which it issues. III. All financial reports filed by the licensee shall be maintained by the lottery commission for a period of one year from the date of filing and shall be open to public inspection. IV. All financial records pertaining to the operation of keno games shall be maintained by the licensee and shall be made available to representatives of the lottery commission or of the commissioner of the department of safety upon request. V. A licensee which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall maintain complete and accurate documentation of all revenues and expenses contained in the financial reports for at least 2 years from the date the financial report is filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-A:17 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-A / Section 17
202-A:17 Employees; Removal.
Status: in_force

No employee of a public library shall be discharged or removed from office except by the library trustees for malfeasance, misfeasance, or inefficiency in office, or incapacity or unfitness to perform the employee's duties. Prior to the discharge or removal of any such employee, a statement of the grounds and reasons therefor shall be prepared by the library trustees, and signed by a majority of the board, and notice thereof shall be given to the employee not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the effective date of such discharge or removal. Upon receipt of said notice and within 30 days thereafter, but not otherwise, the employee may request a public hearing. If such request is made, the library trustees shall hold a public hearing on such discharge or removal. The hearing shall be held not more than 30 days after receipt of the request for the hearing, and if the trustees, upon due hearing, shall find good cause for discharge or removal of the employee, they shall order the employee's discharge or removal from office. There shall be no change in salary of such employee during the proceedings for discharge or removal nor until the final effective date of the order for discharge or removal. The provisions of this section shall apply to the employees of any public library except in a case where the city or town has personnel rules and regulations which apply to such employees and which make provision for a public hearing in the case of such discharge or removal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 245:24 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 245 / Section 24
245:24 Remedies Where Land Is Taken for Yards.
Status: in_force

In the cases provided for in RSA 245:23, the parties shall have like remedies for a change of location, including a modification of the right taken, and for an appraisal of damages, as in the case of taking land for a railroad, with the same right of appeal and the same procedure thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 12
169-D:12 Appointment of Counsel; Waiver of Counsel.
Status: in_force

I. Absent a valid waiver, the court shall appoint counsel for the child at the time of the initial appearance. If the court believes that the minor has a cognitive, emotional, learning, or sensory disability, the court shall require the minor to consult with counsel. II. The court may accept a waiver of counsel from a child alleged to be in need of services only when: (a) The parent, guardian, or custodian did not file the petition; (b) Both the child and parent, guardian, or custodian agree to waive counsel; (c) In the court's opinion, the waiver is made competently, voluntarily, and with full understanding of the consequences; and (d) The petition does not allege that the child is in need of services pursuant to RSA 169-D:2, II(d). III. Whenever the court places the child outside his or her home, the court shall ensure that the child is continuously represented by counsel until the case is closed pursuant to RSA 169-D:3, III. Appointment of counsel pursuant to this paragraph shall be made at a time sufficiently in advance of the decision to place the child outside the home to allow counsel to provide effective representation on the issue of placement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:92 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 92
659:92 Canvass; Publication.
Status: in_force

When, for each political party having an official presidential primary election ballot, the secretary of state has received the returns for the office of president from all towns and wards in the state, he shall examine, record and total such returns, which shall be a matter of public record.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-D:12 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-D / Section 12
330-D:12 Date of Implementation of the Counseling Compact Commission and Associated Rules, Withdrawal, and Amendment.
Status: in_force

I. The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission related to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact. II. Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. III. Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, a member state's withdrawal shall not: (a) Take effect until 6 months after enactment of the repealing statute; and (b) Affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's professional counseling licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal. IV. Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any professional counseling licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. V. This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 44:9 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 44 / Section 9
44:9 Local Statutes.
Status: in_force

All statutes heretofore passed applying to particular cities shall remain in force.