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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 319-C:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 319-C / Section 2
319-C:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Apprentice electrician" means a person who is engaged in learning and assisting in making electrical installations under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman electrician. II. "Board" means the electricians' board. III. "Electrical installations" means the installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for heating, lighting or power purposes, regardless of the voltage. The term does not include the installation or repair of portable appliances and other portable electrical equipment, installation of which involves only the insertion of an attachment plug into a fixed receptacle outlet. The word "portable" does not include or apply to any type of fixed electrically operated or driven equipment. III-a. "High/medium voltage power distribution system installation" means the installation, repair, alteration, and maintenance of electrical conductors, fittings, devices, fixtures, and equipment, from the source of supply to the first disconnecting means of a building or structure, for over 600 volt power distribution systems. The term shall also include the associated metering and controls of the distribution system, the secondary conductor terminations of the pad mount transformer, the underground conductors between the base of the pole and the secondary terminals of the pole mounted transformer, and the overhead conductors between the secondary terminals of the pole mounted transformer and the point of attachment to a building or structure, regardless of the voltage. III-b. "High/medium voltage electrician" means a person who, as a business, hires or employs another, as defined in administrative rules, to make electrical installations on high/medium voltage power distribution systems operating at over 600 volts, or without hiring another, makes electrical installations on high/medium voltage power distribution systems operating at over 600 volts, including associated controls and metering, as a principal or auxiliary business for their own account. III-c. "Incidental electrical work" means a job of minor consequence which occurs by chance, not needing calculations. IV. "Journeyman electrician" means a person doing work of installing electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures, and other electrical equipment. A journeyman electrician shall be employed by a New Hampshire licensed master electrician or entity licensed pursuant to RSA 319-C:10. V. "Master electrician" means a person either employed by another master electrician or who, as a business, hires or employs another to do electrical work, or, without hiring another, makes electrical installations as a principal or auxiliary business for his or her own account.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:8-805 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 8-805
564-B:8-805 Costs of Administration.
Status: in_force

In administering, investing, and managing the trust and distributing the trust property, the trustee may incur only costs that are reasonable in relation to the trust property, the purposes of the trust, and the skills of the trustee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72-A:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72-A / Section 2
72-A:2 Boat Fee.
Status: in_force

A boat fee is hereby imposed on all boats, except boats in the following exempt categories: I. All boats under 10 feet in length, including ski craft as defined in RSA 270:73, V, under 10 feet in length. II. Canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats under 20 feet in length, sailboards and sailing canoes. III. Commercial boats. IV. Boats that are exempt pursuant to RSA 270-E:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-D:9 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-D / Section 9
270-D:9 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under RSA 270-D:8 shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:12-b — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 12-b
151:12-b Hospital Rates for Self-Pay Patients.
Status: in_force

When billing self-pay patients for a service rendered, a hospital shall accept as payment in full an amount no greater than the amount generally billed and received by the hospital for that service for patients covered by health insurance. A hospital shall determine the amount generally billed to health carriers in a manner consistent with Section 9007 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009. A hospital shall provide written notice to a self-pay patient in advance of providing a service and at the time the service is billed regarding the requirements under this section. For the purposes of this section "hospital" means an institution which is engaged in providing to patients, under supervision of physicians, diagnostic and therapeutic services for medical diagnosis, treatment, and care of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of such persons. The term "hospital" includes psychiatric and substance abuse treatment hospitals. In this section, "self-pay" means a patient seeking care at a hospital who does not have any form of insurance, including, but not limited to, health insurance, MedPay coverage, or any other liability coverage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-G:4-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-G / Section 4-a
162-G:4-a Sales and Leases.
Status: in_force

I. The sale or lease of any business and industrial facility or any part thereof shall be on such terms and conditions as is deemed appropriate by the legislative body or the business and industrial development authority to which the power to make such findings has been delegated, except that no property of the municipality shall be sold or leased for less than the value of such property as determined by the legislative body or the business and industrial development authority. In the case of findings made by the legislative body as to value of the property for the purpose of its sale or lease, the legislative body shall obtain and consider an opinion as to its value for such purpose furnished by a qualified, independent real estate appraiser certified under RSA 310-B. Any determination of value reached by the legislative body or the business and industrial development authority in good faith shall be conclusive. If the business and industrial development authority determines the value of the property then, in all instances, the public benefit shall be demonstrable in actions entered into by the business and industrial development authority. II. In all lease actions entered into by a business and industrial development authority or governmental unit, public benefit shall be demonstrable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:27 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 27
622:27 Sale of Prison-Made Goods.
Status: in_force

No goods, wares, or merchandise, manufactured, or mined wholly or in part by convicts or prisoners of other states, except convicts or prisoners on parole or probation, shall be sold on the open market, or be sold to, or exchanged with, an institution of this state or with any of its political subdivisions, except under arrangements which have been entered into between the commissioner of corrections and another state's correctional institution engaged in industrial activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:65 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 65
260:65 Foreclosure of Lien.
Status: in_force

The lien provided for by RSA 260:63 may be foreclosed in the case of real estate in accordance with the provisions of law relating to foreclosure of mortgages on real estate, and in the case of personal property, agreeably with the provisions of RSA 382-A, Article 9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 201-A:21 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 201-A / Section 21
201-A:21 Definitions.
Status: repealed

As used in this subdivision: I. [Repealed.] I-a. "Official locator service" means the system or method by which state government information is disseminated to the public via a telecommunications network or successor technology. This locator service shall identify, locate, and describe publicly available state government information resources, including electronic information resources. II. "Regional system" means an information network serving one or more communities as established under RSA 201-A:22, II. III. "Section" means the network services section established as part of the state library under RSA 201-A:22, I. IV. "System" means the New Hampshire automated information system established under RSA 201-A:22.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:14 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 14
455:14 Powers.
Status: in_force

Such commissioner of deeds may, both within and without this state, administer oaths, take depositions and affidavits to be used in this state and notify parties of the time and place thereof, and take the acknowledgment of deeds or instruments to be used or recorded in this state, in the same manner and with the same effect as a justice of the peace of this state may do within the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:27 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 27
671:27 Posting Warrant.
Status: in_force

A warrant for the school district election shall be posted by the school board, in the same manner as the selectmen for town elections as provided in RSA 669:2; provided that, in a cooperative school district, a copy of the warrant shall be posted in at least one public place in each preexisting district, as well as at the place of meeting. If a school board shall unreasonably neglect or refuse to warn an election, a justice of superior court, upon petition of 10 or more voters, or 1/10 of the voters of the district, whichever is less, may issue such warrant and cause it to be posted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:11 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 11
32:11 Emergency Expenditures and Overexpenditures.
Status: in_force

When an unusual circumstance arises during the year which makes it necessary to expend money in excess of an appropriation which may result in an overexpenditure of the total amount appropriated for all purposes at the meeting or when no appropriation has been made, the selectmen or village district commissioners, upon application to the commissioner of revenue administration or the school board upon application to the commissioner of education, may be given authority to make such expenditure, provided that: I. Such application shall be made prior to the making of such expenditure. No such authority shall be granted until a majority of the budget committee, if any, has approved the application in writing. If there is no budget committee, the governing body shall hold a public hearing on the request, with notice as provided in RSA 91-A:2. II. The commissioner of revenue administration or the commissioner of education may accept and approve an application after an expenditure if caused by a sudden or unexpected emergency, in which case paragraph I shall not apply. III. Neither the commissioner of revenue administration nor the commissioner of education shall approve such an expenditure unless the governing body designates the source of revenue to be used. Neither commissioner shall have the authority to increase the town or district's tax rate in order to fund such an expenditure. IV. When applying to the commissioner of education for such authority, the school board shall send a copy of such application to the department of revenue administration. The commissioner of education, when granting authority to the school board, shall notify, in writing, the commissioner of revenue administration of any and all authorizations given to school boards for emergency expenditures or overexpenditures, and the revenue source for funding such expenditures. V. Notwithstanding paragraphs I through IV, if the legislative body has by warrant article established a contingency fund in the annual budget for the purpose of unanticipated expenses, the board of selectmen may expend funds from such account to meet the costs of such expenses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-G:4-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-G / Section 4-a
170-G:4-a Appeals.
Status: in_force

I. Any service provider may appeal decisions made by the department relative to rates or certifications pursuant to RSA 170-G:4, XVII or XVIII by filing an appeal with the commissioner of health and human services. II. The appeal shall be in writing, signed by a person duly authorized by the service provider to submit the appeal, and shall state the specific reasons for the appeal. III. The appeal shall be filed within 14 working days of the date of written notification sent to the applicant, stating the decision of the commissioner regarding rates or certification. IV. The appeal shall be heard under RSA 541-A:31-36 by the commissioner or his or her designee. No person hearing the appeal shall have had any involvement in establishing the rate or deciding on the certification that is the subject of the appeal, or be affiliated in any way with the appellant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1308 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1308
383-E:13-1308 Participation in Central System.
Status: in_force

The corporate credit union may enter into agreements for the purpose of participation in any state or federal central liquidity facility or central financial system for credit unions, and for the purpose of aiding credit unions in establishing concentrated lines of credit with other financial entities, and may act as a depositor and transmitter of funds to carry out the agreements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 20
149-M:20 Unincorporated Towns and Unorganized Places.
Status: in_force

For each unincorporated town or unorganized place, the county in which it is located and its commissioners shall have the same solid waste disposal responsibilities as a town and its governing body. The cost of providing a facility for an unincorporated town or unorganized place shall be dealt with in the same manner as real estate under RSA 28:7.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-N:7-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-N / Section 7-a
21-N:7-a Education Freedom Accounts; Administrator.
Status: in_force

There is established a position within the division of education analytics and resources who shall be a classified employee at no less than the level of administrator II. The education freedom account position shall be qualified to hold such position by reason of education and experience. The position shall be subject to any other employment requirements as determined by the department. The education freedom account position shall coordinate and provide technical assistance to guide students, parents, and the scholarship organizations responsible for dispensing the education freedom accounts (EFAs) under RSA 194-F. The education freedom account position shall: I. Coordinate and provide technical assistance to students, parents, and the scholarship organizations that are responsible for administering the education freedom accounts (EFAs) under RSA 194-F. II. Contract with scholarship organizations, subject to the approval of the governor and executive council. III. Implement policies and procedures at the department related to the education freedom account program. IV. Serve as a resource for administrators, educators, families, scholarship organizations, and policymakers across the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 131:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 131 / Section 1
131:1 Purposes.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services may establish, equip, and operate a laboratory or laboratories with such expert assistants and such facilities as are necessary for routine examinations and analyses and for original investigations and research in matters affecting public health.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-B:14 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-B / Section 14
100-B:14 Eligibility Exemption.
Status: in_force

I. All volunteer and call firefighters who have completed 5 or more years of service as volunteer or call firefighters shall be eligible for participation in the deferred compensation plan on January 1, 1997, even if they are not level one certified. II. All volunteer and call firefighters who have completed less than 5 years of service as volunteer or call firefighters and who are not level one certified shall be eligible for participation in the deferred compensation plan from the start of their volunteer service, provided that they obtain level one certification within 2 years. III. All volunteer and call firefighters who have completed less than 5 years of service as volunteer or call firefighters and who are not level one certified shall receive credit for 2 years of volunteer service eligibility in the deferred compensation plan if they take longer than 2 years to obtain level one certification. IV. All other volunteer and call firefighters shall meet the criteria set forth in RSA 100-B:4, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 656:18 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 656 / Section 18
656:18 Sample Ballots.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall cause to be printed for each town 10 sample ballots. Such ballots shall be printed on tinted paper without facsimile endorsement but shall otherwise be identical to the state general election ballot. The sample ballots shall be forwarded as soon as printed to each town or ward clerk who shall post one copy in 2 public places in the town or ward within one day of their receipt and save the remainder to be posted on the day of the election as provided in RSA 658:26.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-U:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-U / Section 8
21-U:8 Notification.
Status: in_force

Except for a request under RSA 91-A for information under RSA 21-U:3, upon receipt of a request by a third party to release, view, or copy information and documents, whether confidential or privileged, the receiving agency shall promptly notify any agency which would be affected by the release, viewing, or copying of the information and documents. The receiving agency shall not grant the request until the agency or agencies notified have indicated in writing that there is no objection to the granting of the request, in whole or part; provided that the receiving agency may release the information upon receiving an order of a federal or New Hampshire state court which has jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:1.21-a — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 1.21-a
293-A:1.21-a Online Filing.
Status: in_force

No later than January 1, 2020, the secretary of state shall provide for and allow the online filing of all forms, certificates, or other documents required under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:123 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 123
436:123 Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

I. The provisions of paragraph II shall apply in any instance when a sheep or goat producer has entered the program and has voluntarily requested technical help from the board or is inspected by a state animal health official on behalf of the board as established under 9 CFR Parts 54 and 79, and is not at the time the subject of an active enforcement action. II. With the exception of the state and federal veterinarians, acting in their official capacity, state board members and agents of the board shall not make available to any other regulatory or enforcement agency not involved in the program, or to the public, information obtained in the course of such help or inspection unless: (a) The person receiving such inspection agrees that such information may be released; (b) The information reveals an imminent threat to human life of the environment; (c) The information reveals evidence of a knowing criminal violation; (d) The information is presented in aggregate form with no identification of individual entities; or (e) The board first notifies any person requesting technical help of the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 594:15 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 594 / Section 15
594:15 Notice of Arrest.
Status: in_force

The officer in charge of a police station to which an arrested person is brought shall immediately secure from the prisoner, if possible, the name of the parent, nearest relative, friend or attorney with whom the prisoner may desire to consult, and shall immediately notify such relative, friend or attorney of the detention of the prisoner, when possible. Notice shall be given by telephone or messenger when practicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:14 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 14
546-B:14 Application of Law of This State.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall: I. Apply the procedural and substantive law, generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and II. Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:8 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 8
197:8 Special Meetings.
Status: in_force

The school board when calling a special meeting shall, within one week after posting the warrant therefor, cause a copy of said warrant to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in said district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 213:5 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 213 / Section 5
213:5 Application of Laws.
Status: in_force

Any powers herein granted to the commission shall be regarded as in aid of and supplemental to and in no case a limitation upon any of the powers vested in said commission by other laws of the state of New Hampshire or by the laws of the states of Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida or by the Congress or the terms of said compact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:12 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 12
363:12 Ethical Conduct Required.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other type of behavior or activity of a commissioner that is proscribed by RSA 363, a commissioner shall conduct himself and his affairs in accordance with a code of ethics that shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: I. Avoidance of impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all his activities; II. Performance of his duties impartially and diligently; III. Avoidance of all ex parte communications concerning a case pending before the commission; IV. Abstention from public comment about a matter pending before the commission and require similar abstention on the part of commission personnel; V. Require staff and personnel, subject to commission direction, to observe the standards of fidelity and diligence that apply to the commissioners; VI. Initiate appropriate disciplinary measures against commission personnel for unprofessional conduct; VII. Disqualify himself from proceedings in which his impartiality might be reasonably questioned; VIII. Inform himself about his personal and fiduciary interests and make a reasonable effort to inform himself about the personal financial interests of his spouse and minor children; IX. Regulate his extracurricular activities to minimize the risk of conflict with his official duties; X. Refrain from solicitation of funds for any political purpose although a commissioner may be listed as an officer, director, trustee of such organizations; and XI. Refrain from financial or business dealings which would tend to reflect adversely on his impartiality, although he may hold investments which do not come under the purview of his regulatory responsibilities, such as a family business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:23 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 23
153:23 Penalty for Neglect of Official Duty.
Status: in_force

Any fire chief who refuses or neglects to comply, after due notice by the state fire marshal, with any of the requirements hereof shall be guilty of a violation for each offense.