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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:5-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 5-a
263:5-a Application by New Resident.
Status: in_force

I. When a person who has established residency as provided in RSA 263:35 applies for a driver's license the director shall not issue a driver's license to the applicant until he or she has: (a) Determined the validity of all licenses being surrendered; and (b) Secured a certified copy of the motor vehicle record or records on file in any jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the applicant has held a license within the past 10 years. II. The director shall establish a new driver record for a person who applies for a driver's license as described in paragraph I and shall include any conviction for an offense which occurred in another jurisdiction as long as such an offense, if committed in this state, would have been included in the driver record. III. The director may issue a temporary driver's license to a person who applies for a license under paragraph I until he receives the record and determines whether the person should be granted a driver's license. The director may refuse to issue a temporary driver's license to a person who is under suspension or revocation in another jurisdiction or who would present a hazard to the safety of others. IV. The period for the temporary license may be extended or the temporary license renewed if the applicant would qualify for a driver's license suspension or revocation under the laws and rules of this state, until an opportunity for a hearing has been provided and a decision made on whether to issue a license. V. The director may satisfy the requirements of subparagraph I(b) by obtaining the applicant's record from the National Driver Record Repository, or by checking the applicant's record through the problem driver pointer system. VI. A person who applies for a driver's license under paragraph I and provides false information shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 260:10 and RSA 263:12.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:24 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 24
304-B:24 General Powers and Liabilities.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in this chapter or in the partnership agreement, a general partner of a limited partnership has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners. II. Except as provided in this chapter, a general partner of a limited partnership has the liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners to persons other than the partnership and the other partners. Except as provided in this chapter or in the partnership agreement, a general partner of a limited partnership has the liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners to the partnership and to the other partners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:55 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 55
402:55 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The term "transacting business," as used in this subdivision, shall be defined to include in addition to its usual interpretation, advertising locally in any foreign jurisdiction in which an insurer is not licensed or circularizing in any such jurisdiction without regard for the source of such circularization whenever such advertising locally or such circularization is for the purpose of solicitation of insurance business. The word "jurisdiction" as used in this subdivision shall be defined to include any state of the United States, the District of Columbia or any province of the Dominion of Canada.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:19 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 19
187-A:19 Free Tuition.
Status: in_force

The trustees of the university system shall furnish free tuition to indigent students, so far as practicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:43 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 43
21-J:43 Authority to Enter Into Written Installment Payment Agreements.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into written installment payment agreements if it determines that the agreement facilitates collection of delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest owed. The department may modify or terminate an installment payment agreement if it determines that the financial condition of the taxpayer has sufficiently changed or that the taxpayer has not complied with the terms of the installment agreement. The department shall give written notice to the taxpayer at least 30 days before the action terminating or modifying the installment payment agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:12-1203 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 12-1203
564-B:12-1203 Trust Advisor and Trust Protector Subject to Court Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(a) By accepting an appointment to serve as a trust advisor or trust protector of a trust that has its principal place of administration in this state or, in accordance with the terms of the trust or applicable law, changes its principal place of administration to this state, the trust advisor or the trust protector shall be subject to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust. (b) An investment advisory agreement or other agreement is void to the extent that it purports to limit the personal jurisdiction of the courts under subsection (a).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:23 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 23
669:23 Preparation of Voting Materials.
Status: in_force

I. The town clerk shall prepare the official ballots for the town and shall arrange the names of candidates upon said ballots in parallel columns. Immediately above the names of each block of candidates shall be printed the title of the office for which they are candidates, such as "For Selectman." Below the title of each office shall be printed in small but easily legible letters: (a) "Vote for not more than 1: (if there is only one office to be filled)" or (b) "Vote for up to X; X will be elected" (insert the number of offices to be filled). II. In cities and towns where an electronic ballot counting device is used for the counting of ballots, as provided in RSA 656:40, there shall be a square, box, oval, or other appropriate symbol for directing voters where to make the appropriate mark directly to the right of the name of each candidate. Whenever there are 2 or more candidates for the same office the names shall be printed upon the ballot in the alphabetical order of their surnames according to the alphabetization procedure established in RSA 656:5-a. Following the names printed on the ballot under the title of each office, there shall be as many blank lines as there are persons to be elected to that office which a voter may use to write in the name of any person for whom the voter desires to vote. In cities and towns where an electronic ballot counting device is used for the counting of ballots, as provided in RSA 656:40, there shall be a square, box, oval, or other appropriate symbol for directing the voters where to make the appropriate mark directly to the right of each blank line.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 286:5 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 286 / Section 5
286:5 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates the provisions of RSA 286:1-4 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. It shall be the duty of the selectmen to prosecute for every violation of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:55 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 55
200:55 Administration of Bronchodilator, Spacer, or Nebulizer.
Status: in_force

I. A school nurse and designated unlicensed assistive personnel may administer or make available to self-administer a bronchodilator, spacer, or nebulizer to a student who has been diagnosed with asthma for use in emergency or other situations as determined by the school nurse provided that: (a) The school has on file an asthma action plan for the student which shall be filed annually and updated as necessary with the school and includes an order from the student's health care provider to provide the student with an asthma rescue inhaler, including dosage information and permission for the student to use the school's stock in the event of an emergency; and (b) The student's parent/guardian has provided written permission to the school nurse to administer a bronchodilator, spacer, or nebulizer from the school's supply. II. The school nurse shall notify the student's parent or legal guardian whenever a bronchodilator, spacer, or nebulizer from the emergency stockpile is administered to a student. The school nurse shall make the notification as soon as practicable in accordance with the contact information on file at the school.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:4-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 4-a
206:4-a Duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to other duties provided by law, it shall be the duty of the fish and game commissioners, as the citizens' representatives, to be the stewards of the fish, wildlife, and marine resources of the state of New Hampshire and to set general policy in the following areas: I. Conservation, protection, and management of wildlife populations and habitats, the collection of necessary scientific information, and the enforcement of fish and game laws for the purpose of sustaining healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and marine resources; II. Development, funding, and implementation of a long-range strategic plan to direct the operation of the fish and game department; III. Acquisition, development, and maintenance of public access to lands and waters for recreational use consistent with New Hampshire law; IV. Public education and building support for department programs and objectives; and V. Establishment of positions on proposed legislation that affects fish, wildlife, and marine resources and the overall management of the fish and game department. VI. Upon petition, and within 45 days of the appeal request, hear appeals of decisions made by the executive director to deny a permit requested under RSA: 207:14, I, and upon a majority vote of a quorum of commissioners, reverse such decision by written ruling issued within 14 days of the hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:38 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 38
485:38 Nuisance.
Status: in_force

Any open well which is not fenced or protected as provided in RSA 485:37 is declared a nuisance and the same may be ordered abated by any court of competent jurisdiction on complaint of any prosecuting officer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551:6 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551 / Section 6
551:6 Devise of Real Estate.
Status: in_force

Every devise of real estate shall be holden to pass all the estate of the devisor therein, unless it shall appear that it was his intention to pass a less estate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 488:2 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 488 / Section 2
488:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental services. II. "Department" means the department of environmental services. III. "Discharge" means the return of water to the environment. IV. "Groundwater" means subsurface water that occurs beneath the water table in soils and geologic formations. V. "Person" means any individual, partnership, company, public or private corporation, political subdivision or agency of the state, department, agency or instrumentality of the United States, or any other legal entity. VI. "Surface waters" means any lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, or tidal waters. VII. "Transfer" means any conveyance of water from one real property or place of business to another or incorporation into a product for subsequent distribution. VIII. "Withdrawal" means the removal or collection of water by pumping or gravity from surface water or groundwater.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-e — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 6-e
159:6-e Violation.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a violation of the licensing sections of this chapter by a licensing entity may petition the superior court of the county in which the alleged violation occurred for injunctive relief. The court shall give proceedings under this chapter priority on the court calendar. Such a petitioner may appear with or without counsel. The petition shall be deemed sufficient if it states facts constituting a violation of the licensing sections of this chapter by the licensing entity, and may be filed by the petitioner or the petitioner's counsel with the clerk of court or the justice. The clerk of court or any justice shall order service by copy of the petition on the licensing entity or a person employed by the entity. If the justice finds that time is of the essence, the justice may order notice by any reasonable means, and shall have authority to issue an order ex parte when the justice reasonably deems such an order necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:16-a — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 16-a
151:16-a Administrative Fines.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services, after notice and hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this chapter. The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 541-A relative to administrative fines which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation. The sums obtained from the levying of administrative fines under this chapter shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-G:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-G / Section 5
169-G:5 Records.
Status: in_force

The secretary-clerk shall attend all sittings of the review panel; shall record all appointments to the panel, notifying the clerks of the district courts or judicial branch family division courts of such appointments; and shall record the proceedings of the panel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-A:14 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-A / Section 14
328-A:14 Substance Abuse Recovery Program.
Status: in_force

In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding prescribed by this chapter or RSA 328-F, the board may permit a licensee to actively participate in a board-approved substance abuse recovery program if: I. The board has evidence that the licensee is impaired. II. The licensee has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance in a court of law of the United States or any other territory or country. III. The licensee enters in to a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies with all the terms of the agreement, including making satisfactory progress in the program and adhering to any limitations on the licensee's practice work imposed by the board to protect the public. Failure to enter into such an agreement shall activate an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings by the board. IV. As part of the agreement established between the licensee and the board, the licensee signs a waiver allowing the substance abuse program to release information to the board if the licensee does not comply with the requirements of this section or is unable to practice or work with reasonable skill or safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:53-d — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 53-d
546-B:53-d Direct Request.
Status: in_force

I. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. II. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, RSA 546-B:53-e through RSA 546-B:53-l apply. III. In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order or foreign support agreement: (a) A security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and (b) An obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this state under the same circumstances. IV. A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the department of health and human services. V. This article does not prevent the application of laws of this state that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263-A / Section 3
263-A:3 Acceptance of Electronic Credentials.
Status: in_force

I. The electronic credential holder shall be required to have their physical credential on their person while operating a motor vehicle. II. Electronic credential systems shall be designed so that there is no requirement for the electronic credential holder to display or relinquish possession of their mobile device to relying parties for the acceptance of an electronic credential. III. Upon request by law enforcement, an electronic credential holder must provide their physical credential. IV. Any law or regulation that requires an individual to surrender their physical credential to law enforcement does not apply to the device on which an electronic credential has been provisioned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:1-e — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 1-e
214:1-e Fishing Without a License.
Status: in_force

The executive director may adopt rules under RSA 541-A establishing 2 days per year on which persons normally required to hold a license under RSA 214:1 may fish by angling only, in any public waters within the jurisdiction of the state without a license, except that those anglers participating in a fishing tournament on either day shall be required to possess a valid fishing license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-I:10 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-I / Section 10
227-I:10 Tabulation of Statistics.
Status: in_force

The director shall require each mill registered in a given year to submit, on or before January 31 of the following year, a tabulation by species and volume of primary forest products processed during the preceding calendar year on the basis of the International 1/4 Inch Rule, or its equivalent, or other commonly used basis of measure for products not measurable in board feet. The director shall annually publish a statewide tabulation of these statistics, in addition to other general information about primary wood processing mills derived from registration applications.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 244:6 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 244 / Section 6
244:6 Liability of Trustees.
Status: in_force

No trustees or assignees of a railroad mortgage, who have the railroad in their charge, shall, as such and without their own default, be personally responsible for any damage, by collision or force, occurring to any passenger or freight upon the railroad.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:24 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 24
544:24 Dismissal.
Status: in_force

If the complaint is filed by a private person it shall not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement by the complainant and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the proceeding should be dismissed, nor unless the dismissal is approved by the county attorney in writing or in open court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:6 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 6
304-A:6 Partnership Defined.
Status: in_force

I. A partnership is an association of 2 or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit and includes, for all purposes of the laws of this state, a registered limited liability partnership. II. But any association formed under any other statute of this state, or any statute adopted by authority, other than the authority of this state, is not a partnership under this chapter, unless such association would have been a partnership in this state prior to the adoption of this chapter; but this chapter shall apply to limited partnerships except insofar as the statutes relating to such partnerships are inconsistent herewith.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 93-A:4 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 93-A / Section 4
93-A:4 Violation and Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who with intent to defraud uses on a public security or an instrument of payment: I. A facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer, or II. Any facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of this state or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities or of any of its political subdivisions shall, be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:8 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 8
457:8 Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

No town clerk shall issue any certificate for the marriage of any person below the age of 18, and no magistrate or minister of religion shall solemnize the marriage of any such person, if such clerk, magistrate, or minister knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is below such age. No magistrate or minister of religion shall solemnize any marriage by proxy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:5-502 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 5-502
383-E:5-502 Qualifications.
Status: in_force

No more than one member of the board of directors of a credit union shall be a member of the supervisory committee of the credit union nor shall the director be an employee of the credit union.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:7 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 7
206:7 Chairman; Meetings.
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall elect from their membership a chairman and a secretary. Regular meetings shall be held by the commission at its offices quarterly, and at such other times and places within the state as the commission shall select, for the transaction of business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:165 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 165
310-A:165 Designation as Licensed Court Reporter.
Status: in_force

Any person holding a valid license as a court reporter as herein provided shall be styled and known as a licensed court reporter. No other person shall assume or use the title "licensed court reporter."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613-A:11 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613-A / Section 11
613-A:11 Severability Clause.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:1-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 1-a
194:1-a Single District School Administrative Units.
Status: in_force

As provided in RSA 194-C:3, single district school administrative units shall be considered the same as a single school district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:20 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 20
553:20 Appointment.
Status: in_force

Whenever, by reason of the trial of factual issues in a proceeding involving the validity of a will, or by reason of an appeal from the appointment of an administrator on questions of law, or from any other cause, there is delay in determining the final grant of administration upon the estate of a decedent, a special administrator may be appointed, if the interests of the estate require it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-I:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-I / Section 3
359-I:3 Liability.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a victim may bring an action in his or her county of residence or any county in which any part of the act took place, regardless of whether the person who committed the violation was ever actually present in that county, against the person who violated this chapter to recover the following: I. $5,000 for each incident, or 3 times the actual damages, whichever is greater. II. Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.