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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:163 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 163
265:163 Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers.
Status: in_force

I. A personal delivery device or mobile carrier may operate on sidewalks and crosswalks. A personal delivery device or mobile carrier operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the personal delivery device or mobile carrier shall not unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk. State and local law enforcement shall have the authority to enforce state and local traffic laws. II. Personal delivery devices and a mobile carriers shall: (a) Obey all official traffic and pedestrian control signals and devices. (b) For personal delivery devices, include a plate or marker that has a unique identifying device number and identifies the name and contact information of the personal delivery device operator. (c) Be equipped with a braking system that, when active or engaged, enables the personal delivery device or mobile carrier to come to a controlled stop. III. Mobile carriers shall not: (a) Operate on a roadway except to the extent necessary to cross a crosswalk. (b) Operate on a sidewalk or crosswalk unless the mobile carrier owner remains within 25 feet of the mobile carrier. (c) Transport hazardous materials that are regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 and must be placarded under 49 C.F.R. 172.500 through 172.560. (d) Transport persons or animals. IV. Personal delivery devices shall not: (a) Operate at speeds in excess of 10 miles per hour on sidewalks; (b) Operate at speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour on roadways; (c) Operate unless the navigation and operation is being monitored or controlled by an operator; (d) Transport hazardous materials that are regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 and must be placarded under 49 C.F.R. 172.500 through 172.560. V. A local authority may not ban the operation of a personal delivery device but may reasonably restrict the operation of a personal delivery device on a roadway or in a pedestrian area in a manner consistent with this subdivision following an opportunity for input from stakeholders. VI. A person who owns and operates a personal delivery device in this state shall maintain an insurance policy, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her agents, which provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from the combined operations of personal delivery devices under the entity's or agent's control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:17-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 17-a
651:17-a Transfer of Youthful Offender.
Status: in_force

Any person under the age of 18 who has been certified as an adult pursuant to RSA 169-B:24 and sentenced to the state prison pursuant to RSA 651:15 or to a county correctional facility pursuant to RSA 651:17, may be transferred to the youth development center established under RSA 621 for service of his or her sentence until he or she reaches the age of 18. Thereafter, any remaining portion of the sentence shall be served at the state prison or county correctional facility. The department of corrections, county correctional facilities, and the department of health and human services shall develop a memorandum of agreement which sets forth the roles and responsibilities of the parties when such a transfer occurs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 113:3 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 113 / Section 3
113:3 Extent.
Status: in_force

Any decree entered pursuant to the provisions of RSA 113:2 shall remain in force until revoked by the court upon cause shown and no act done by any substituted fiduciarypro tem or co-fiduciary or co-fiduciaries while such decree is in force shall be impeached on the ground that a fiduciary was not in or had ceased to be in military service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:58 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 58
149-M:58 Disposal Ban.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall knowingly dispose of mercury-added products in solid waste landfills, transfer stations, or incinerators. II. Owners and operators of solid waste landfills, transfer stations, and incinerators may develop programs to sort, collect, and recycle or dispose of mercury-added products in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. III. Except as otherwise provided by this section, every person who discards solid waste within the state shall separate mercury-added products from that solid waste for recycling or disposal as a hazardous waste. Any contractor who replaces or removes mercury-added products shall assure the proper separation and recycling or the disposal as a hazardous waste of any discarded mercury-added product. IV. After proper separation of mercury-added products, each person who discards that waste shall either: (a) Set that waste in a designated area for collection by a hauler who shall deliver that waste to a facility that is legally authorized and permitted to accept that waste; or (b) Deliver that waste to a facility that is legally authorized and permitted to accept that waste. V. Owners and operators of solid waste landfills, transfer stations, and incinerators shall not be found to have knowingly accepted or disposed of mercury-added products if, at a minimum, the facility has implemented all of the following mechanisms: (a) Posting of signs at the facility providing notice of the prohibition against the disposal of mercury-added products. (b) Written notification to, or agreements with, the facility's customers, providing notice of the prohibition against the disposal of mercury-added products. (c) Implementation of a procedure, approved by the department, for periodically monitoring incoming wastes to detect the presence of mercury-added products at the facility and for separating out observed mercury-added products for return to the generator, recycling, or disposal as a hazardous waste. (d) Provide customers with information about collection programs or facilities that are permitted to accept mercury-added products for recycling or disposal as a hazardous waste. VI. This section shall not apply to prescription drugs or any substance regulated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. section 301 et seq. or to biological products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration under the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. section 262 et seq.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:41 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-B / Section 41
326-B:41 Unlawful Acts.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to: I. Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, or record, or to aid and abet in such an act. II. Practice as a licensee without a license or when the license to do so has been revoked or suspended or when the license to do so has lapsed. III. Use, in connection with the individual's name, any designation tending to imply licensure as an RN, an LPN, or an LNA unless so licensed. IV. Represent or imply that the person or entity is conducting a nursing education program or a program for the education of nursing assistants which has been approved by the board when the program has not been so approved. V. Disclose, solicit, or compile information regarding the contents of any licensing examinations relative to this chapter, except as authorized by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-C:6 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-C / Section 6
106-C:6 Liability for Acts or Omissions.
Status: in_force

Neither the state nor any county or municipality whose police department personnel, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, are rendering emergency police assistance to another county or municipality, shall be liable by reason of any act or omission on the part of such police department personnel while so engaged; or on account of the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies used in connection with the rendering of such assistance; nor shall any county commissioner, police commissioner, sheriff, police chief or other superior officer of any police department, sheriff's office or the state police, acting pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, be liable by reason of any act or omission on the part of any of his subordinates when they are rendering emergency assistance, under the command of an officer other than himself, in a county or municipality other than that in which they normally are employed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 454-C:2 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 454-C / Section 2
454-C:2 Notice of Filing or Full Release.
Status: in_force

Any person or agency filing such a lien, or a full release of such a lien, with the secretary of state or a city or town clerk shall submit with the lien or release documentation a notice of filing of lien or notice of full release of lien, as applicable, on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, containing the information specified in RSA 454-C:1, II(a) through (c). The secretary of state or the city or town clerk that receives the filing shall enter on the notice the information specified in RSA 454-C:1, II(d) through (f). If a federal agency files such a lien or full release with a city or town clerk without an accompanying notice of filing or full release, the clerk shall complete a notice of filing or full release, as appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:37 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 37
466:37 Official Neglect.
Status: in_force

Any city or town officer who refuses or willfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon such officer by this chapter relating to dogs shall be guilty of a violation, the fine to be paid to the city or town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-A:5-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-A / Section 5-c
215-A:5-c Inherent Dangers of OHRV Operation.
Status: in_force

It is recognized that OHRV operation may be hazardous. Therefore, each person who drives or rides an OHRV accepts, as a matter of law, the dangers inherent in the sport, and shall not maintain an action against an owner, occupant, or lessee of land for any injuries which result from such inherent risks, dangers, or hazards. The categories of such risks, hazards, or dangers which the OHRV user assumes as a matter of law include, but are not limited to, the following: variations in terrain, trails, paths, or roads, surface or subsurface snow or ice conditions, bare spots, rocks, trees, stumps, and other forms of forest growth or debris, structures on the land, equipment not in use, pole lines, fences, and collisions with other operators or persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 677:4 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 677 / Section 4
677:4 Appeal From Decision on Motion for Rehearing.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the zoning board of adjustment or any decision of the local legislative body may apply, by petition, to the superior court within 30 days after the date upon which the board voted to deny the motion for rehearing; provided however, that if the petitioner shows that the minutes of the meeting at which such vote was taken, including the written decision, were not filed within 5 business days after the vote pursuant to RSA 676:3, II, the petitioner shall have the right to amend the petition within 30 days after the date on which the written decision was actually filed. The petition shall set forth that such decision or order is illegal or unreasonable, in whole or in part, and shall specify the grounds upon which the decision or order is claimed to be illegal or unreasonable. For purposes of this section, "person aggrieved" includes any party entitled to request a rehearing under RSA 677:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-A:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-A / Section 6
135-A:6 Copies Forwarded.
Status: in_force

Duly authorized copies of this act shall, upon its approval be transmitted by the secretary of state to the governor of each state, the attorney general and the secretary of state of the United States, and the council of state governments.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-F:1 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-F / Section 1
195-F:1 Declaration of Policy.
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of the state that for the benefit of the people of the state, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity and the improvement of their living conditions, it is essential that this and future generations of youths be given the fullest opportunity to learn and develop their intellectual and mental capacities; that it is essential that educational institutions, as defined herein, within the state be provided with appropriate additional means to assist such youths in achieving the required levels of learning and development of their intellectual and mental capacities; that it is essential that the state, through the New Hampshire municipal bond bank acting on its behalf, foster and promote by all reasonable means the provision of adequate markets and facilities for borrowing money by educational institutions, as defined herein, for the financing of their projects and improvements from proceeds of bonds or notes issued by such educational institutions, and to assist such educational institutions in fulfilling their needs for such purposes by creation of indebtedness and to the extent possible to encourage continued investor interest in the bonds or notes of such educational institutions as sound and preferred securities for investment, particularly for those educational institutions not otherwise able readily to borrow for such purposes at reasonable rates of interest, so as to accomplish the purposes of this chapter all to the public benefit and good.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-B:11 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-B / Section 11
651-B:11 Registration Fee.
Status: in_force

I. An offender shall pay a fee of $50 to the department within 10 days of the registration that occurs within the month of the anniversary of his or her birth. Such payment shall be made in person or shall be mailed to the department. The department shall retain $40 of this amount to be used to defray the costs of maintaining the sex offender registry. Such funds shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the department for such use. The department shall forward the remaining $10 to the law enforcement agency which registered the offender within the month of the anniversary of the offender's birth to defray any costs associated with implementing the provisions of this chapter. The department shall forward these fees to the registering law enforcement agencies in a manner determined by the department but no less frequently than once a year. II. An offender who cannot afford to pay the fee shall, within 10 days of registration, request a waiver of the fee and a hearing on the matter before the commissioner. In order to be considered for a waiver, the offender shall submit a financial affidavit on a form provided by the department. The division may at its discretion request such a waiver on behalf of an offender. If such a request is made, the commissioner shall promptly schedule and conduct a hearing pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, unless the commissioner or commissioner's designee determines a hearing is not necessary and waives the fee based on the offender's financial affidavit, or at the written request of the division. At the hearing, the burden shall be on the offender to prove that he or she is indigent. The offender may appeal the commissioner's decision to the superior court. Under no circumstances shall the offender's request for a hearing or indigency relieve the offender of the obligation to register as required pursuant to this chapter. III. Notwithstanding RSA 651-B:9, an offender who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation for a first offense and a misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:26 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 26
431:26 Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

I. No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless it complies with the provisions of this subdivision and rules pertaining to this subdivision. II. No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state which contains toxic materials in quantities injurious to plant, animal, human, or aquatic life or to soil or water.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:19-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 19-b
169-B:19-b Presumption in Favor of In-State Placements.
Status: in_force

There shall be a presumption that an in-state placement is the least restrictive and most appropriate placement. The court may order an out-of-state placement only upon an express written finding that there is no appropriate in-state placement available.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:23 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 23
407:23 Nuclear Perils.
Status: in_force

The Standard Fire Policy prescribed by this chapter is not intended to cover loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction or nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination, whether or not directly or indirectly resulting from an insured peril under said policy. Insurers issuing the Standard Policy pursuant to this chapter are authorized to affix thereto or include therein a written statement that the policy does not cover loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction or nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination, all whether directly or indirectly resulting from an insured peril under said policy. Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the attachment to any such policy of an endorsement or endorsements specifically assuming coverage for loss or damage caused by nuclear reaction or nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:1-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 1-c
212:1-c Owners Defined.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subdivision, "owners" shall include tenants for life or years, remaindermen, reversioners, municipal lienholders or holders of undischarged mortgages of record whose mortgages are dated not earlier than 20 years prior to the date of filing such petition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 245:16 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 245 / Section 16
245:16 Payment to State.
Status: in_force

If the landowner or his residence is unknown, or if he is a minor and has no guardian, or is not resident in the state, the damages awarded shall be paid to the state treasurer for the landowner's use, before the land can be rightfully entered upon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-A:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-A / Section 6
17-A:6 Gender Neutral Drafting.
Status: in_force

I. It is the intent of the general court that the office of legislative services continue its efforts to draft all bills, resolutions and amendments using words that are neutral as to gender, to the extent practicable. II. In addition, the office of legislative services shall continue to study the issues involved in gender neutral drafting, including the development and utilization of sexually neutral terms to replace masculine gender terms currently in use. III. All members of the general court are encouraged to support the use of gender neutral terms in the drafting of legislation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:3 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 3
41:3 Tenure.
Status: in_force

All town officers shall continue in office until the next annual meeting and until others shall be chosen or appointed and qualified in their stead, except in cases where the law otherwise directs. If a board of officers is balloted for and one or more of them are chosen the term of office of all the members of the preceding board shall cease when those who are chosen upon such balloting have qualified, as required by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:18-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 18-a
5:18-a Requirements.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other requirements, no contract for personal services, under which the total of payments equals $2,500 or more, in lump sum or installments, between the state and a nonresident corporation, partnership or association or between the state and a resident doing business under a name other than his own, shall be valid unless the contract shall have attached to it evidence of registration with the secretary of state as required under RSA 293-A, 305-A or 349. This requirement shall not apply to a nonresident corporation not organized for profit, except that each contract between the state and a resident or nonresident corporation, partnership or association shall have attached to the contract evidence of authority of the parties to execute and be bound by the contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:2 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 2
301:2 Incorporators.
Status: in_force

Five or more persons, a majority of whom are residents of this state, engaged in the production of agricultural products, may form a nonprofit, cooperative association, with or without capital stock, under the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-J:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-J / Section 6
161-J:6 Advance Payments and Security Deposits.
Status: in_force

The residence shall establish a written policy for the refund of unused advance payments or security deposits in the event of termination of a residential services agreement or death of a resident which shall include the terms and conditions under which the advance payment money or security deposit may be withheld by the residence. Advance payments other than security deposits shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained in RSA 161-J:4, II. Security deposits shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained in RSA 540-A:6 and RSA 540-A:7.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:8-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 8-a
171-A:8-a Transfer of Involuntary Admittees; Rules.
Status: in_force

I. A receiving facility to which a person is ordered for involuntary admission or to which such person has been transferred may transfer the person to another receiving facility if the receiving facility to which the person is to be transferred can better provide the degree of security or treatment required by the person. All transfers shall require the approval of the chief administrator of the state developmental services system. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to transfer criteria and procedures for the challenge of transfer decisions by the persons so transferred. II. Transfers to the secure psychiatric unit of involuntary admittees may be made pursuant to RSA 171-B:15.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 524:1-b — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 524 / Section 1-b
524:1-b Interest From Date of Writ.
Status: in_force

In all other civil proceedings at law or in equity in which a verdict is rendered or a finding is made for pecuniary damages to any party, whether for personal injuries, for wrongful death, for consequential damages, for damage to property, business or reputation, for any other type of loss for which damages are recognized, there shall be added forthwith by the clerk of court to the amount of damages interest thereon from the date of the writ or the filing of the petition to the date of judgment even though such interest brings the amount of the judgment beyond the maximum liability imposed by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-H:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-H / Section 10
402-H:10 Delivery of Materials to Covered Individuals.
Status: in_force

Any policies, certificates, booklets, termination notices or other written communications delivered by the insurer to the administrator for delivery to insured parties or covered individuals shall be delivered by the administrator promptly after receipt of instructions from the insurer to deliver them.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:53 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 53
211:53 Sale Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall at any time sell or take for sale oysters from the waters under the jurisdiction of the state, except as provided for in RSA 211:62-e.