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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:18-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 18-a
32:18-a Legislative Body Override of Limitation of Appropriations.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any municipality electing this subdivision, or any district wholly within a town electing this subdivision, if a bond request is not recommended in its entirety by the budget committee, the governing body of such municipality, after a majority vote by the governing body of the municipality in favor of the bond request at a duly posted meeting, shall place the bond request on the warrant. II. The legislative body of any municipality described in RSA 32:18-a, I, may approve a bond request despite the 10 percent limitation provided in RSA 32:18 in the following manner: (a) The governing body shall place the following statement at the beginning of the warrant article for such bond request: "Passage of this article shall override the 10 percent limitation imposed on this appropriation due to the non-recommendation of the budget committee." Immediately below the bond request on the warrant shall be displayed (1) the recommendation of the governing body and (2) the recommendation of the budget committee, as included in the budget forms for the annual meeting pursuant to RSA 32:5, IV. (b) If those voting "Yes" on the bond request satisfy the requirements of RSA 33:8, the bond request is thereby approved. III. If the bond request is approved pursuant to RSA 32:18-a, the governing body of such municipality shall forward a copy of the minutes of the duly posted meeting described in RSA 32:18-a, I to the commissioner of the department of revenue administration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:41 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 41
35-A:41 Educational Institution Bonding.
Status: in_force

The bank shall have the authority to purchase, sell and hold educational institution bonds subject to the terms pursuant to RSA 195-F. Such purchase and sale of educational institution bonds shall be separate from the purchase and sale of municipal bonds under this chapter. All proceeds derived pursuant to RSA 195-F shall be maintained separately from the general fund and bond reserve fund established under this chapter. The bank's authority created under this chapter shall extend, wherever applicable, to the effective implementation of RSA 195-F.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 398:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 398 / Section 11
398:11 Interest.
Status: in_force

The licensing board may fix the rate of interest which such pawnbrokers may receive on loans, and may fix different rates which may be received for different amounts of money lent; and no licensed pawnbroker shall charge or receive a greater rate of interest than that so fixed. The rates of interest so established shall be printed on the loan ticket issued by the pawnbroker.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:15 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 15
71-B:15 Office.
Status: in_force

The board shall be provided with an office in Concord in which its records, documents and books shall be kept, and with a suitable room in which it may hold hearings.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 9
21-P:9 Assistant to the Director; Financial Responsibility Supervisor.
Status: in_force

The director of motor vehicles, with the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint the following assistants, who shall be classified employees: I. An assistant to the director of motor vehicles, who shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him or her by the director. II. A financial responsibility supervisor who shall assume, under the control of the director of motor vehicles, the responsibility of the administration of the motor vehicle financial responsibility law. The director may delegate to said supervisor authority to sign and execute any documents pertaining to his or her work and such documents so signed by the supervisor shall have the same effect as though signed by the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:30-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 30-a
21-I:30-a Additional Medical and Surgical Benefits.
Status: in_force

I. The state shall pay a premium for permanent group hospitalization, hospital medical care, surgical care, and other medical and surgical benefits for the surviving spouse and dependent children of a deceased group I or group II state employee or retirement system member who dies as the natural and proximate result of injuries suffered while in the performance of duty, provided that: (a) Any such child shall qualify as a dependent under the provisions of RSA 21-I:26-36 and be under 18 years of age, or if a full-time student, be under 26 years of age. (b) Any such surviving spouse shall cease to be qualified for medical and surgical benefits under this section upon the remarriage of the surviving spouse. (c) No surviving spouse or dependent children shall be qualified or continue to be qualified for medical and surgical benefits under this section while receiving medical insurance or health care benefits from any other employer-sponsored plan. (d) The state shall pay the premium for supplemental medical and surgical benefits under this section for any such child who qualifies as a dependent under the provisions of RSA 21-I:26-36 and who is eligible for medicare benefits. II. In the case of the surviving spouse and dependent children of a group I or group II state employee or retirement system member who are eligible for medical and surgical benefits under this section and also under the provisions of RSA 100-A:50-55, the state shall pay the difference between the amount paid under RSA 100-A:52 and the premium paid under paragraph I. III. The additional benefits provided under this section shall be available to the surviving spouse and dependent children of a full-time employee of the state, an agency of the state, or any political subdivision of the state adopting the provisions of RSA 100-A, including full-time elected or appointed officers. IV. The additional benefits provided under this section shall not be available to any employee, teacher, police officer, or firefighter of a political subdivision of the state if the political subdivision belongs to an organization or association that offers, through the organization or association or its affiliate, insurance coverage with the exception of insurance coverage required to be offered by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). V. Funding to pay the premium for benefits under this section shall come from the benefit adjustment account.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159-F:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159-F / Section 5
159-F:5 Enforcement; Civil Penalty; Injunction.
Status: in_force

I. The attorney general has exclusive authority to enforce this chapter. II. If a person or entity is found to be intentionally in violation of this chapter and fails to cure the violation in accordance with RSA 159-F:4, or is found to have intentionally breached a written statement provided to the attorney general under that section, the attorney general may seek an injunction against any such person or entity alleged to be in violation of this chapter in a court of competent jurisdiction. The court has authority to issue such an injunction, in addition to any other relief as the court may consider appropriate. III. The attorney general may bring an action to: (a) Recover a civil penalty under this section; and (b) Restrain or enjoin a person or entity from violating this chapter. IV. The attorney general may recover reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and bringing an action under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:37 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 37
170-E:37 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by any decision rendered after a rehearing held or an appeal brought under RSA 170-E:36, IV may appeal the decision to the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38-B:4 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38-B / Section 4
38-B:4 Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

A regional transit district established under this chapter shall be a body corporate and politic and shall have the following powers and duties: I. To adopt a name and corporate seal. II. To sue or be sued, but only to the extent and upon the same conditions that a city or town may be sued. III. To purchase, hold, lease, or use real or personal property for the purposes of operating a public transit system, and to dispose of property by sale, lease, or other means. IV. To accept gifts, grants, or loans of money or other property, and to enter into contracts or other transactions with any federal or state agency, or any other public entity. V. To enter into contracts or agreements with public or private transportation operators or other entities for management or operation of public transit services. VI. To adopt rules governing the operations and affairs of the district. VII. To receive and disburse funds for district purposes. VIII. To publish an annual report and annual financial statement. IX. To fix equitable fares or charges for district services. X. To employ officers and staff necessary to conduct the business of the district. XI. To do all things necessary for the conduct of district business and the efficient operation of public transit services, consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:79 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 79
263:79 Compact Administrator.
Status: in_force

The compact administrator provided for in article VII of the compact shall not be entitled to any additional compensation on account of his service as such administrator, but shall be entitled to expenses incurred in connection with his duties and responsibilities as such administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with any other duties or responsibilities of his office or employment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 502-A:4 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 502-A / Section 4
502-A:4 Powers of Special Justices.
Status: in_force

In the absence, inability or disqualification of the justice of a district court, the special justice shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the justice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:4 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 4
275:4 Definition of Terms.
Status: in_force

I. The term "employer" as used in the preceding section shall mean and include an individual, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a legal representative, trustee, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, and any common carrier by rail, motor, water, air or express company doing business in or operating within the state. A franchisor is only an employer if the franchisor agrees in writing to assume the role of employer or co-employer of the franchisee or the employee of the franchisee. I-a. For the purposes of this section, "franchisee" and "franchisor" have the same meanings as in section 436.1 of title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations. II. In this subdivision, "employee" means and includes every person who may be permitted, required, or directed by any employer, in consideration of direct or indirect gain or profit, to engage in any employment, but shall not include any person exempted from the definition of employee as stated in RSA 281-A:2, VI(b)(2), (3), or (4), or RSA 281-A:2, VII(b), or a person providing services as part of a residential placement for individuals with developmental, acquired, or emotional disabilities, or any person who meets all of the following criteria: (a) The person possesses or has applied for a federal employer identification number or social security number, or in the alternative, has agreed in writing to carry out the responsibilities imposed on employers under this chapter. (b) The person has control and discretion over the means and manner of performance of the work, in that the result of the work, rather than the means or manner by which the work is performed, is the primary element bargained for by the employer. (c) The person has control over the time when the work is performed, and the time of performance is not dictated by the employer. However, this shall not prohibit the employer from reaching an agreement with the person as to completion schedule, range of work hours, and maximum number of work hours to be provided by the person, and in the case of entertainment, the time such entertainment is to be presented. (d) The person hires and pays the person's assistants, if any, and to the extent such assistants are employees, supervises the details of the assistants' work. (e) The person holds himself or herself out to be in business for himself or herself or is registered with the state as a business and the person has continuing or recurring business liabilities or obligations. (f) The person is responsible for satisfactory completion of work and may be held contractually responsible for failure to complete the work. (g) The person is not required to work exclusively for the employer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:1 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-A / Section 1
540-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Landlord" means an owner, lessor or agent thereof who rents or leases residential premises including manufactured housing or space in a manufactured housing park to another person. II. "Tenant" means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park. (a) "Subtenant" means a person to whom a tenant rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park, if the tenant has authorization from the landlord to sublet. (b) "Implied tenant" means a person who occupies a dwelling unit with: (1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and (2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement. II-a. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the arrest and prosecution of a person or persons, pursuant to RSA 635:1 or RSA 635:2. III. "Premises" means the part of the landlord's property to which the tenant is entitled exclusive access for living or storage as a result of the rental or lease agreement. IV. "Non-rental owner" means an owner or owner's agent who does not rent or lease their property to others.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-E:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-E / Section 2
415-E:2 Applicability.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall, after April 1, 1992, operate a multiple-employer welfare arrangement unless such arrangement is approved by the commissioner. No person shall, after April 1, 1992, operate a multiple-employer welfare arrangement in existence prior to April 1, 1992, unless such arrangement has submitted for approval in compliance with RSA 415-E:4, or otherwise meets the special requirements of paragraph III of this section. II. This chapter shall not apply to a multiple-employer welfare arrangement which offers or provides benefits which are fully insured by an authorized insurer or under the provisions of RSA 5-B. III. RSA 415-E:4, RSA 415-E:8, RSA 415-E:9, III and RSA 415-E:11 shall not apply to a multiple-employer welfare arrangement which: (a) Meets the general eligibility requirements of RSA 415-E:3, I; (b) Is administered primarily from a principal place of business located within the state of New Hampshire; (c) Has provided employee health benefits for a continuous period of 10 or more years; (d) Maintains a termination liability fund wherein the fund balance plus the total liabilities of the multiple-employer welfare arrangement shall at no time, for a consecutive 90-day period, be less than 40 percent of the aggregate amount of premiums billed during the 6 prior months. For purposes of this subparagraph, that surety amount, if any, deposited with the commissioner pursuant to RSA 415-E:7, I, may be credited as a fund balance asset toward the termination liability fund amount required under this chapter; and (e) Files with the commissioner, not later than 4 months following the end of each fiscal year, a report on the financial status of the termination liability fund, which report is filed under oath by a member of its board of trustees, or by an administrative executive duly appointed by the board, and further certified to by an independent certified public accountant with a place of business located within the state of New Hampshire. IV. In the event a multiple-employer welfare arrangement does not satisfy the requirements of paragraph III, the arrangement shall within 60 days file with the commissioner an application for approval under RSA 415-E:4, and shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter until such time as the requirements of paragraph III are satisfied.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 565:10 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 565 / Section 10
565:10 Judgment.
Status: in_force

Upon a hearing in chancery on such forfeiture, the court shall examine and ascertain the claims of the parties whose names are indorsed on the writ; and judgment shall be rendered for such parties respectively for the amount so ascertained, "that the judge of probate for the county of __________ now have execution for __________ , being part of the penalty forfeited, and for costs taxed __________ , for the use of A B, of C," with such further description as the court may deem expedient.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:8 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 8
296:8 Change of Par Value.
Status: in_force

Such corporation, by unanimous vote of all the shares represented at any meeting called for the purpose, or by the written consent of all the stockholders filed with the clerk, may increase or diminish the number of its shares, and thereby increase or diminish the par value thereof; but the capital stock shall not be increased or diminished thereby, and the par value of the shares shall not be fixed below $25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:4 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 4
79-C:4 Application Procedure.
Status: in_force

I. Any owner of land which meets the tests of public benefit in RSA 79-C:3, II may apply to the governing body to grant a discretionary easement to the municipality not to subdivide, develop, or otherwise change the use of such land to a more intensive use inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter. II. No owner of land shall be entitled to have a particular parcel of land classified for any tax year under the provisions of this chapter unless the owner has applied to the governing body on or before April 15 of the tax year on a form provided by the commissioner of the department of revenue administration. Such application shall include a map of the land to be subject to the discretionary easement, a description of how the property meets the tests of public benefit in RSA 79-C:3, and an appraisal of the value of the easement to be conveyed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:7 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 7
263:7 Reexamination.
Status: in_force

I. The director may require with cause any person holding a license to drive motor vehicles or applying for reissue of such license to pass such examination as to the person's qualifications as the director shall prescribe. Such reexamination may include an examination for visual acuity as prescribed by the director. All license examinations shall be conducted by department of safety personnel. No license shall be reissued to such person or continued in effect until the director is satisfied as to such person's fitness to drive a motor vehicle. The age of the license holder shall not constitute cause for reexamination under this section. II. The director may waive reexamination requirements for a driver who previously held a valid commercial driver license and subsequently had that commercial privilege become inactive as a result of the expiration of his or her medical certification and then obtains a valid medical certification within 24 months of entering the inactive status.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79:6 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79 / Section 6
79:6 Collection.
Status: in_force

Unless a bond or other security is required pursuant to RSA 79:10-a, all normal yield tax assessments levied under RSA 79:3 shall, on the date the cutting commences, create a lien upon the lands on account of which they are made and against the owner of record of such land. Furthermore, such liens shall continue for a period of 18 months following the date upon which the local assessing officials receive the report of cut required by RSA 79:11. All normal yield tax assessments shall be subject to statutory collection proceedings against real estate as prescribed by RSA 80.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-N:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-N / Section 1
21-N:1 Findings; Policy Statement.
Status: in_force

I. The general court finds that the students, parents, general citizenry, local school teachers and administrators, local governments, local school boards, school administrative units, and state government have a joint and shared responsibility for the quality of education delivered through the public education system in the state of New Hampshire. II. In order to provide general guidance to the state department of education established by this chapter, the general court declares the following to be the policy of the state of New Hampshire: (a) The department shall have the dual role of providing regulatory direction and instructional assistance to public elementary and secondary schools. (b) The department shall be mindful of the need to balance these dual roles so that they are given equal consideration in planning department activities and expenditures and so that the consequences and implications of regulatory decisions are fully considered in light of the need to provide services to assist the local schools in complying with such regulatory direction. (c) The paramount goal of the state shall be to provide an adequate education for all school-age children in the state, consistent with RSA 193-E. (d) The department shall continually strive to develop creative and innovative methods to assist local schools to achieve the highest possible degree of effective educational programming and teaching techniques. (e) In accordance with RSA 193-E, the department shall work to establish credible processes for measuring and rating schools.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:6 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 6
215-C:6 Vehicles on Sand Dunes Prohibited.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 482-A:3, VIII and IX shall apply, relative to the operation of snowmobiles and mechanized or off highway recreational vehicles.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-F:2-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-F / Section 2-a
420-F:2-a Bylaws.
Status: in_force

Any bylaw developed by the board of directors or developed by the members shall require approval of both 2/3 of the members of the board and a simple majority of all the members of Delta.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 8
415:8 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

A policy, rider or endorsement, which could have been lawfully used or delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this state immediately before July 1, 1951, may be used or delivered or issued for delivery to any such person during 5 years after July 1, 1951, without being subject to the provisions of RSA 415:5-415:7, 415:13, 415:14 and 415:16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:49-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 49-a
230:49-a Replacement or New Signs.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner of transportation authorizes the replacement of an existing highway sign or the installation of a new highway sign which designates that a city or town lies ahead, that sign shall also state the distance in miles from the sign to the city or town limits that the motorist will first approach.