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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-A:41 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-A / Section 41
215-A:41 Intent.
Status: in_force

I. The general court declares it to be in the public interest to balance the demand for ATV and trail bike trails on state lands: (a) With other, non-motorized recreational trail uses; (b) Potentially conflicting management goals for state lands; and (c) Protection of wildlife and ecologically important areas, including wildlife corridors and habitat strongholds as defined in RSA 207:1. II. In furtherance of the public interest, the bureau, in cooperation with the department of fish and game and all other state agencies that are custodians of the property involved shall work to develop a system of trails for ATVs and trail bikes on both public and private lands that: (a) Uses, to the greatest extent possible, private lands, under voluntary agreement with landowners; (b) Uses public lands that can host ATV and trail bike trails that are compatible with existing uses and management goals and plans; (c) Is managed cooperatively with formally established ATV and trail bike clubs recognized by the bureau; (d) Is regularly monitored for overuse, compliance with laws and regulations, and environmental degradation, with curtailment of trail use if such conditions are found to exist; (e) Ensures safe and legal use through consistent enforcement of all laws as set forth in this chapter; and (f) Provides opportunities for public input in all decisions regarding development of new or significantly revised trail systems on state lands.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 519:18 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 519 / Section 18
519:18 Impanelling.
Status: in_force

A jury shall be impanelled for the trial of every cause to be tried in that mode, to be drawn from the whole number of jurors in attendance not engaged in another cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:1-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 1-b
21-J:1-b Revenue Information Management System Account.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a nonlapsing revenue information management system account. The state treasurer shall credit the additional revenue from existing taxes collected by the department attributable to implementation of the department's revenue information management system (RIMS), as calculated by the commissioner of the department of revenue administration, to the revenue information management system account from which the treasurer shall pay principal and interest on bonds and notes issued to fund the RIMS project. If the revenue information management systems account revenue is not sufficient to cover the principal and interest on the bonds and notes to fund the RIMS project, the governor is authorized to draw a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated. Said funds shall not be used for any other purpose. II. The revenue increase from existing taxes attributable to the RIMS collected by the department and deposited in the revenue information management system account shall be no greater than $4,000,000 each fiscal year beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and ending when deposits total $40,000,000. The commissioner shall report annually on the methodology used to determine the revenue increase to the capital project overview committee and house and senate ways and means committees. III. In addition to the amounts in paragraph II for the biennium ending June 30, 2019, the state treasurer shall deposit any excess general fund appropriation for debt service into the revenue information management system account for prepayment of bonds issued to finance RIMS once the bonds can be called. IV. Any moneys remaining in the account after the final payments have been made shall lapse to the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 649-A:3-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 649-A / Section 3-a
649-A:3-a Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Images.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall: (a) Knowingly sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer, or possess with intent to sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer any visual representation of a child engaging in or being engaged in sexually explicit conduct; (b) Knowingly publish, exhibit, or otherwise make available any visual representation of a child engaging in or being engaged in sexually explicit conduct. II. (a) If such person has had no previous convictions in this state or another state for the conduct prohibited by paragraph I, the defendant may be sentenced to a maximum sentence not to exceed 20 years and a minimum sentence not to exceed 1/2 of the maximum. Upon conviction of an offense under this section based on an indictment alleging that the person has been previously convicted of an offense under this section or a reasonably equivalent offense in an out-of-state jurisdiction, the defendant may be sentenced to a maximum sentence not to exceed 30 years and a minimum sentence not to exceed 1/2 of the minimum. (b) If such person has no previous convictions in this state or another state for the conduct prohibited in paragraph I, and is convicted under subparagraph I(b) with having less than 3 images or visual representations, the defendant will be guilty of a class B felony. III. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit any law enforcement agency from possessing or displaying or otherwise make available any images as may be necessary to the performance of a valid law enforcement function.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:11 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 11
38:11 Public Interest Determination by Commission.
Status: in_force

When making a determination as to whether the purchase or taking of utility plant or property is in the public interest under this chapter, the commission may set conditions and issue orders to satisfy the public interest. The commission need not make any public interest determinations when the municipality and utility agree upon the sale of utility plant and property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-D:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-D / Section 19
328-D:19 Effect of Name Change From Physician Assistant to Physician Associate.
Status: in_force

I. As of the effective date of this section, the title of "physician assistant" in New Hampshire is changed to "physician associate." This change is not intended to change any rights or privileges of those who have been or continue to hold themselves out to be a "physician assistant" and anywhere in the law that says, "physician associate" shall also mean "physician assistant." II. This name change shall not alter, affect, or impact any billing, reimbursement, or payment policies currently in place for physician assistants. All billing practices, insurance reimbursement policies, and agreements that apply to physician assistants shall continue to apply in the same manner to physician associates. No insurer shall deny reimbursement for services rendered by a physician associate solely as a result of this name change. III. No regulatory changes shall be made solely as a result of this name change that would modify the scope of practice or any other professional obligations currently applicable to physician assistants.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:196 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 196
304-C:196 Administrative Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:11 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 11
310-B:11 Nonresident Licensure or Certification.
Status: in_force

I. Every nonresident applicant for licensure or certification under this chapter shall submit, with the application for licensure or certification, an irrevocable consent that service of process upon him may be made by delivery of the process to the secretary of state if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, effect personal service upon the applicant. II. A nonresident who has complied with paragraph I may obtain a license or certificate as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser by conforming to all of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensed or certified real estate appraisers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 305-A:2-f — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 305-A / Section 2-f
305-A:2-f Resignation of Registered Agent.
Status: in_force

I. The registered agent of a foreign partnership authorized to do business in this state may resign his or her agency appointment by signing and delivering to the secretary of state for filing the original and one exact or conformed copy of a statement of resignation. The statement of resignation may include a statement that the registered office is also discontinued. II. The secretary of state shall mail the copy to the foreign partnership at its principal office address of record. III. The agency appointment is terminated, and the registered office discontinued if so provided, on the thirty-first day after the date on which the statement was filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:106 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 106
184:106 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and foods. II. "Department" means the department of agriculture, markets, and foods. III. "Federal promotion deduction" means the administrative assessment and marketing service deduction assessed in accordance with 7 C.F.R. part 1000, subpart I. IV. "Milk producer" means any person who owns or controls one or more hooved mammals, a part or all of the milk or milk products from which are sold, or offered for sale. V. "Milk processor" means any person who processes and markets commercially fluid milk products in consumer-type packages in the United States. VI. "Private label" means a product that is processed by a contract or third-party processor and sold under a retailer's brand name. VII. "Producer baseline production" means the average production of a milk producer over the previous 12 months. VIII. "State baseline production" means the total of all producer baseline production.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:53 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 53
230:53 Regulations; Posting.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of transportation may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the use of such limited access facilities by trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles, may regulate or prohibit the use of such facilities by all other types of vehicles, and may regulate or prohibit other use of such facilities. Such regulations shall be posted on every such highway and a return thereof shall be filed with the department of transportation to be kept in a special book which shall be open to public inspection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-B:8 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-B / Section 8
651-B:8 Rules.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to forms and procedures for the administration of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-B:28 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-B / Section 28
293-B:28 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "New Hampshire Investment Trust Act."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 175:4 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 175 / Section 4
175:4 Advertising.
Status: in_force

I. All advertising of liquor and beverages is lawful, unless specifically prohibited by statute or administrative rule. II. The commission is authorized to advertise and regulate the advertisement of liquor and beverages through the medium of newspapers, magazines, periodicals, television and radio broadcasting, sports films, travelogs, electronic or computer media, or other commercially acceptable promotional means and methods which may become available. All advertising of liquor and beverages within the state through the medium of billboards is hereby prohibited. III. Any funds appropriated to the commission for the purposes of paragraph II shall be expended to optimize the profitability of the commission. (a) Eighty percent for liquor advertising with out-of-state media; and (b) Twenty percent for liquor advertising with media in the state. IV. The following statement shall be posted on the premises of all on-premises and off-premises licensees and at state liquor stores: "According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects." Such statement shall be located in a conspicuous and prominent place within the establishment and shall appear on a contrasting background.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:96-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 96-b
259:96-b School Transportation Vehicle.
Status: in_force

"School transportation vehicle" shall mean a private passenger vehicle as defined by RSA 259:81, which is used by an employee or subcontractor of a company focused exclusively on providing student transportation solutions to transport school children to and from nonpublic or public school and school-related activities while under contract with a municipality, municipal board, or educational institutions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-C:15 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-C / Section 15
275-C:15 Powers.
Status: in_force

The committee on architectural barrier-free design shall: I. Conduct studies, hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, publish reports, and recommend legislation to implement this subdivision; II. Receive, process, and review complaints from any person alleging a violation of the code; III. Issue cease-and-desist orders that enjoin an owner, an owner's agent, or a lessee-in-possession from further construction or use of buildings and facilities, until compliance with the code for barrier-free design. To compel obedience to such orders, the committee on architectural barrier-free design shall petition the superior court for the county in which the party sought to be enjoined is principally located. Upon satisfying itself that the order of the committee was within its jurisdiction to issue and that there is substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole to support the finding of the committee, the superior court shall issue its order. IV. Except as provided in paragraph V, grant waivers to an owner, an owner's agent or a lessee-in-possession, pertaining only to places of public accommodation provided for in RSA 155:39-a, from specific requirements of the code for barrier-free design where, upon a clear and convincing showing, a compelling public interest is deemed to outweigh the state's interest in removing architectural barriers. V. With respect to construction projects subject to the provisions of RSA 155:39-d, grant waivers to an owner, an owner's agent or a lessee-in-possession from specific requirements of the code for barrier-free design upon good cause shown. VI. Charge a nonrefundable fee for any application for waiver request submitted under paragraph IV or V, which shall be payable to the governor's commission on disability. Each application for waiver request shall contain no more than 2 items to be reviewed for waiver. All fees shall be paid in advance with the application for waiver request. Any building or facility, as defined in RSA 275-C:10 II, shall not be subject to an application fee but shall file an application for waiver request as provided in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 612:2 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 612 / Section 2
612:2 Fugitives From Justice; Duty of Governor.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all acts of Congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the governor of this state to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state of the United States any person charged in that state with treason, felony, or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:19-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 19-b
169-C: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 no options for in-state placement exist and the out-of-state placement offers specialized programming or services that are unable to be provided within New Hampshire, and the placement is licensed in accordance with the laws of the state in which they operate and certified by the department. Preference shall be given to out-of-state placements that are in proximity to the child's family and/or kin, who are able to participate in family and/or reunification services. Any out-of-state placements shall be limited in time and require increased judicial oversight, and the written approval of the director of the division for children, youth and families, or designee, for placements outside of New England.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:26 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 26
556:26 Return of "No Goods," Etc.
Status: in_force

Upon return of "no goods," or "waste," made by the sheriff on such execution, an execution may be awarded on scire facias against the goods, estate and person of the administrator, as for his own debt, to the amount of such waste, if it can be ascertained, otherwise to the amount of the whole debt.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-D:7 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-D / Section 7
464-D:7 Form and Content of Valid Agreement.
Status: in_force

I. In order to be valid under this chapter, a supported decision-making agreement shall include all of the following: (a) Designation of at least one supporter. (b) A description of the types of decisions for which the supporter is authorized to assist. (c) A description of the types of decisions, if any, for which the supporter may not assist. II. A supported decision-making agreement may include any of the following: (a) Designation of more than one supporter. (b) Provision for an alternate supporter to act in place of a supporter in circumstances specified in the agreement. (c) Authorization for a supporter to share information with any other person, including another supporter. III. A supported decision-making agreement is only valid if all of the following occur: (a) The agreement is in a writing that contains the elements of the form contained in RSA 464-D:16. (b) The agreement is dated. (c) The agreement is signed in the presence of 2 adult witnesses, or before a notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of deeds. (d) Each party to the agreement has signed the agreement voluntarily and with an understanding of the nature and effect of the agreement. IV. The 2 adult witnesses required by subparagraph III(c) may not be any of the following: (a) A supporter named in the agreement. (b) An employee or agent of a supporter named in the agreement. (c) A paid provider of services to the principal, unless the person is an immediate family member. (d) Any person who does not understand the type of communication the principal uses, unless an individual who understands the principal's means of communication is present to assist during the execution of the supported decision-making agreement. V. A supported decision-making agreement shall contain a separate declaration signed by each supporter named in the agreement indicating all of the following: (a) The supporter's relationship to the principal. (b) The supporter's willingness to act as a supporter. (c) The supporter's acknowledgment of the role of a supporter under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:26-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 26-a
659:26-a Hours of Polling Extended by Order.
Status: in_force

In any federal election where hours of polling are extended by a federal or state court order or other order, the moderator or his or her designee shall mark all ballots cast during the extended hours of polling "EH." These extended hours ballots shall be counted in the usual manner, but shall be separated and held apart from other ballots when stored.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-F:21-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-F / Section 21-a
162-F:21-a Changes in Ownership.
Status: in_force

I. At the time a non-utility acquires an ownership interest in a facility, sufficient moneys shall have been paid into the fund, so that the balance of the fund for that ownership interest shall equal or exceed the minimum decommissioning funding requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for that ownership interest by the funding date. II. Prior to acquiring an ownership interest in a facility, an electric utility or non-utility shall demonstrate its ability to provide the funding assurance required by the committee, as provided in RSA 162-F:21-c. III. The funding assurance: (a) Method or methods, level, and adequacy must be approved by a final order of the committee prior to such electric utility or non-utility acquiring an ownership interest in a facility. (b) Shall be in effect from the date the electric utility or non-utility acquires an ownership interest in the facility, until the date of license termination by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and completion of decommissioning required by the committee and, upon the request of the committee, shall be payable directly into the fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:3 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 3
556:3 Exhibition of Demand; Time.
Status: in_force

No such action shall be sustained unless the demand was exhibited to the administrator within six months after the original grant of administration, exclusive of the time such administration may have been suspended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:37 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 37
296:37 Certificate That Stock is Fully Paid.
Status: in_force

The directors and treasurer of every corporation, whose object is a dividend of profits, within 30 days after the whole amount of the capital stock fixed and limited by the corporation shall have been paid in, shall make and subscribe a certificate, under oath, of that fact and cause it to be recorded in the office of the clerk of the city or town where the corporation has its principal place of business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-q — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-q
4:13-q New Hampshire History Week.
Status: in_force

The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of the third week of October as New Hampshire History Week and shall call on the citizens and schools of New Hampshire to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating New Hampshire history and promoting its preservation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:44 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 44
339:44 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall knowingly violate any provision of this or the preceding subdivision, or shall fail to comply with any rule or regulation of the energy administrator issued in accordance herewith, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or shall be guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:83 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 83
259:83 Public Way.
Status: repealed

"Public way" shall mean: I. [Repealed.] II. As used elsewhere in this title, the same as "way".