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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339-A / Section 5
339-A:5 Enforcement; Regulations; Exemptions.
Status: in_force

I. The department of health and human services is charged with the enforcement of this chapter. All inspectors and employees of the department, upon presenting appropriate credentials, shall be permitted access, at reasonable times, to any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which hazardous substances are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for sale, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold such hazardous substances for purposes of inspection for compliance with this chapter and to obtain samples, if desired, provided the value thereof is tendered to the manufacturer, distributor or vendor. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Declaring any substance or mixture of substances to be a hazardous substance which he finds meets the requirements of RSA 339-A:2, II(a). (b) Establishing such reasonable variations or additional label requirements as may be found necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. Any such hazardous substance intended, or packaged in a form suitable, for use in the household or by children, which fails to bear a label in accordance with such rules shall be deemed to be a misbranded hazardous substance. (c) Flammability under RSA 339-A:2, IX. (d) Labeling requirements under RSA 339-A:3. (e) Exemptions under RSA 339-A:5, III. (f) All regulations relating to hazardous substances promulgated under the federal act. (g) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under RSA 339-A:7-a for violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to it. (h) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine imposed under RSA 339-A:7-a. III. If the commissioner finds that because of the size of the package involved or because of the minor hazard presented by the substance contained therein, or for other good and sufficient reasons, failure to comply with the labeling requirements otherwise applicable under this chapter is impracticable or is not necessary for the adequate protection of the public health and safety, the commissioner may adopt rules exempting such substance from the requirements to the extent he determines to be consistent with adequate protection to the public health. The commissioner may exempt from the requirements established by or pursuant to this chapter any hazardous substance or any container of a hazardous substance with respect to which he finds that adequate requirements satisfying the purposes of this chapter have been established by or pursuant to any other state law or rules adopted under such law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:10 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 10
80:10 Procedure.
Status: in_force

The collector shall keep the property distrained 4 days at the cost of the owner. If the tax, cost and charges are not then paid he shall post, in 2 or more public places in the town where the sale is to be, 24 hours before the time of sale, a notice of the place, day and hour of sale, with a particular description of the property to be sold; and at the time and place appointed, which shall be in the town where the distress is made, between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon, and within 48 hours after the expiration of said 4 days, he shall sell the same at auction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:55 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 55
263:55 Revocation for Third Offense.
Status: in_force

Upon a third or subsequent conviction in the same calendar year of a violation of this title, the director may forthwith revoke the license of the person so convicted, and no new license shall be issued to such person for at least 30 days after the date of such revocation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325 / Section 8
325:8 Organization; Quorum.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after appointment and qualification of a member, the board shall meet and elect from among its members a chairperson and such other officers as the board may provide for by rule. This organization shall continue until the appointment of a new member or upon the resignation of an existing board officer. The office of secretary and treasurer may be held by one member. A majority of the members of the board who have been approved by the governor and council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 289:11 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 289 / Section 11
289:11 Accounting.
Status: in_force

Whenever any cemetery corporation shall take and hold trust funds according to the provisions of RSA 289:9, such corporation shall keep in its books an account of all funds received and held by it in the same manner as required of municipalities, and the account of any such fund shall be open to inspection by any person having an interest in the proper administration of the trust.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:8 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 8
471-C:8 Deposits and Other Payments as Held by Utilities.
Status: repealed

I. A deposit, including any interest thereon, made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment or any sum paid for utility services less any lawful deductions, that is due and owing but remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one year after termination of the services for which the deposit or payment was made is presumed abandoned. II. The public utilities commission may certify that a utility is participating in a financial assistance program which assists the utility's low income and disadvantaged customers with their utility bill. Upon certification to the administrator, the utility shall pay 85 percent of the funds which would have been presumed to be abandoned under paragraph I to the financial assistance program certified by the public utilities commission. The utility shall remain obligated to file its report of such abandoned property as required by RSA 471-C:19, and shall remit the remaining 15 percent of the funds with the report required under RSA 471-C:21, I to be used to compensate the administrator for the costs of notice and publication under RSA 471-C:20. III. The provisions of paragraph II shall not apply to a public utility operating or managing any plant or equipment or any part of the same for the conveyance of telephone or telegraph messages. IV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 2
79-C:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Discretionary easement" means a restriction of open space land granted to a city or town for a term of 10 or more years. II. "Public benefit" shall have the meaning described in RSA 79-C:3. III. "Golf course land" means a parcel of 10 acres or more of land used in the playing of the game of golf including greens, fairways, tees, traps, and roughs, and such other areas which are located within the established playing area.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:48 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 48
669:48 Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

No person shall vote in any caucus unless his name is on the checklist used by said caucus except as provided in RSA 669:46. No person shall vote using the name of any other person; and no person shall vote in the caucus of more than one political party, or, having voted in the caucus of a political party, sign the nomination papers of any other political party for that election. No person shall vote in any caucus unless he intends to support the ticket of the party holding the caucus at the next election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 132:10-c — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 132 / Section 10-c
132:10-c Exception.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 132:10-a, 10-aa, and 10-b shall not apply if the parents of such child object thereto.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:21 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 21
167:21 State Aid.
Status: in_force

Should a county find that it is impossible to pay the amounts required under this chapter or RSA 161, it may file a petition with the commissioner of the department of health and human services requesting financial aid. The commissioner of health and human services shall cause an investigation to be made of all pertinent factors relating to the financial circumstances of the petitioning county. The commissioner of health and human services may, with the approval of the governor and council, loan or grant to such county such amount as may be necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 395:10-a — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 395 / Section 10-a
395:10-a Authority to Appoint a Federal Regulatory Agency as Liquidating or Receiving Agent.
Status: in_force

Upon petition by the bank commissioner for the state to the superior court, the court may authorize the commissioner to appoint as liquidating or receiving agent of the bank commissioner a federal agency having authority to act in such capacity, subject to consent of such federal agency, allowing the federal agency so appointed to take possession of the assets, both legal and equitable, of a closed New Hampshire depository institution or any institution with respect to which the commissioner has filed a petition pursuant to RSA 395:4. As liquidating or receiving agent appointed by the bank commissioner with the permission of the court, the federal agency may assist the bank commissioner in the performance of his duties pursuant to this chapter, completing the final liquidation of such depository institution and vacation of its charter. The federal agency so appointed shall not be subject to the requirements of RSA 395:5. Upon such appointment, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Resolution Trust Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration or any successor federal agency shall carry out its duties as receiver or liquidator pursuant to the applicable provisions of federal law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 245:9 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 245 / Section 9
245:9 Petition for Appraisal.
Status: in_force

If from any cause the corporation does not obtain the deeds provided for in RSA 245:8, it may apply by petition to the department of transportation to appraise the damages occasioned to the owners of such lands by the railroad.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:12-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 12-b
4:12-b Appointment.
Status: in_force

The governor shall appoint a director of the budget who shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The governor shall fix the compensation of such director within the limits of the appropriation made therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-C:19 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-C / Section 19
374-C:19 Form of Investments.
Status: in_force

All utility bonds or other investments of moneys of the bank permitted or provided for under this chapter shall at all times be purchased and held in fully marketable form (subject to provisions for any registration in the name of the bank). All utility bonds at any time purchased, held or owned by the bank shall upon delivery to the bank be accompanied by all documentation customary in the utility bond market, including opinion of counsel, certification and guaranty as to signatures, and certification as to absence of litigation, and such other or further documentation as shall from time to time be required by the bank.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:113 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 113
21-I:113 Prohibition on DEI Initiatives.
Status: in_force

No public entity shall implement, promote, or otherwise engage in any DEI-related initiatives, programs, training, or policies. No state funds shall be expended for DEI-related activities, including but not limited to implicit bias training, DEI assessments, critical race theory, or race-based hiring, promotion, or contracting preferences.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 410:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 410 / Section 3
410:3 Reserve Valuation.
Status: in_force

I. Policies and Contracts Issued Prior to the Operative Date of the Valuation Manual. (a) The insurance commissioner shall annually value, or cause to be valued, the reserve liabilities (hereinafter called reserves) for all outstanding life insurance policies and annuity and pure endowment contracts of every life insurance company doing business in this state, except that in the case of an alien company, such valuation shall be limited to its United States business, issued on or after April 7, 1943 and prior to the operative date of the valuation manual. In calculating reserves, the commissioner may use group methods and approximate averages for fractions of a year or otherwise. In lieu of the valuation of the reserves required of a foreign or alien company, the commissioner may accept any valuation made, or caused to be made, by the insurance supervisory official of any state or other jurisdiction when the valuation complies with the minimum standard provided in this chapter. (b) The provisions set forth in RSA 410:5 through RSA 410:14 of this chapter shall apply to all policies and contracts, as appropriate, subject to this chapter issued on or after April 7, 1943 and prior to the operative date of the valuation manual and the provisions set forth in RSA 410:15 and RSA 410:16 of this chapter shall not apply to any such policies and contracts. (c) The minimum standard for the valuation of policies and contracts issued prior to April 7, 1943 shall be that provided by the laws in effect immediately prior to that date. II. Policies and Contracts Issued On or After the Operative Date of the Valuation Manual. (a) The commissioner shall annually value, or cause to be valued, the reserve liabilities (hereinafter called reserves) for all outstanding life insurance contracts, annuity and pure endowment contracts, accident and health contracts, and deposit-type contracts of every company issued on or after the operative date of the valuation manual. In lieu of the valuation of the reserves required of a foreign or alien company, the commissioner may accept a valuation made, or caused to be made, by the insurance supervisory official of any state or other jurisdiction when the valuation complies with the minimum standard provided in this chapter. (b) The provisions set forth in RSA 410:15 and RSA 410:16 of this chapter shall apply to all policies and contracts issued on or after the operative date of the valuation manual.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33-B:8 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33-B / Section 8
33-B:8 Refunding Bonds.
Status: in_force

A municipality, when authorized by its legislative body, may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying any of its bonds issued pursuant to this chapter at or prior to maturity or upon acceleration or redemption. Refunding bonds may be issued at such times prior to the maturity or redemption of the refunding bonds as the authorized officers may determine. The refunding bonds may be issued in sufficient amounts to pay or provide the principal of the bonds being refunded, together with any redemption premium on the bonds, any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of payment of such bonds, the expenses of issue of the refunding bonds, the expenses of redeeming the bonds being refunded, and such reserves for debt service or other expenses from the proceeds of such refunding bonds as may be required by a trust or security agreement or resolution securing the bonds. The authorization and issue of refunding bonds, the maturities and other details of such bonds, the security for the bonds, the rights of the holders of the bonds, and the rights, duties and obligations of the municipality in respect to the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to the issue of the bonds other than refunding bonds insofar as the same may be applicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:23 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 23
485:23 Petition to Protect Water Supplies.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever any board of water commissioners, local board of health, local health officer or 10 or more citizens of any town or city have reason to believe that a public water or ice supply is being contaminated or is in danger of contamination, and that the local regulations are not sufficient or effective to prevent such pollution, they may petition the department to investigate the case, and to adopt rules under RSA 541-A as the department may deem necessary for the protection of the said supply against any pollution that in its judgment would endanger the public health. Citizens petitioning under this section shall designate a signatory of the petition as the person to whom the department shall send its response. II. Whenever any board of water commissioners, local board of health, or other owner of a public water supply has reason to believe that a public water supply is in danger of being contaminated or is otherwise threatened and that an emergency condition exists such that a petition pursuant to paragraph I to the department and the adoption of rules would not adequately protect the water supply, the board or owner may petition the governor to declare a state of emergency for the public water supply. At the request of the governor, the department shall consult with the owner of the water supply and make a recommendation as to emergency protections that may be necessary. If the governor declares a state of emergency for a public water supply, those additional protections that the governor deems necessary shall be effective immediately and for the duration of the emergency. The declaration of a state of emergency for a public water supply shall not exceed 6 months. The governor may renew the declaration one time for up to 6 additional months upon further request by the original petitioner. At such time as any of the emergency protections are to become permanent, the department shall initiate rulemaking in accordance with RSA 485:24. Any protections in the governor's declaration shall be enforced in the same manner as rules adopted pursuant to RSA 485:24 or RSA 485:25 with violations of the protections subject to RSA 485:4 and RSA 485:58.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-H:14 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-H / Section 14
328-H:14 Violations; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person practicing reflexology, structural integration, or Asian bodywork therapy within the meaning of this chapter without first obtaining a license as required by this chapter, or who violates any of the provisions of, or rules adopted under this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person, for the first offense. For a subsequent offense, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Each day such facility shall operate or person shall practice this activity after a first conviction shall be considered a subsequent offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:10-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 10-a
491:10-a Use of Recording Devices.
Status: in_force

Upon petition by either party before or during any hearing or trial, the court may in its discretion allow said party to record the proceedings by any recording device. Said recordings shall be made at the expense of the petitioner and no fee shall be levied by the court against either party for this recording.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-K:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-K / Section 4
19-K:4 Council Administration.
Status: in_force

I. The legislative council members representing the youngest member of the majority party and minority party of the house of representatives, or their designee, shall serve as co-chairs of the council and shall call the first meeting of the council, as soon as practicable, upon being sworn into office by the governor. At this time the co-chairs will gather and evaluate recommendations for appointments from schools, colleges, community leaders, the governor, the secretary of state, and members of the general court and present them to the speaker of the house. The legislative co-chairs shall reach out to schools and organizations with a request for candidates and provide the Legislative Youth Advisory Council document that details the characteristics of a qualified candidate. The department of education shall promote the council, whenever possible, to public, public charter, private school and home school groups. The council shall accept candidate recommendations throughout the 2-year term. The speaker of the house shall make all appointments before the council's first meeting. At the first meeting after the annual seminar, the members shall elect council officers for a term of one year. Prior to leaving office, council officers shall submit transactional documents to their successors through the legislative co-chairs. II. The council shall set priorities, determine the function of any subcommittees, and adopt procedures and rules governing the council's meetings and activities. The council shall have a designated member to take meeting minutes. III. The council may provide testimony on pending legislation. IV. Members of the council shall not be compensated, except that legislative members of the council shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the council. V. Meetings of the council shall be open to the public, and all records of the council shall be public. A complete archive of the council's records shall be kept in the house clerk's office. VI. The office of the speaker of the house of representatives and the office of the senate president may provide staff assistance to the council. VII. The general court shall create and actively maintain a page on its website dedicated to the youth advisory council which shall feature information about the council, annual reports, and committee recommendations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-M:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-M / Section 1
358-M:1 Provision of Credit Card Number or Expiration Date Not Required.
Status: in_force

I. A person shall not require as a condition of acceptance of a check or share draft, or as a means of identification, that the person presenting the check provide a credit card number or expiration date, or both. II. This section shall not prohibit a person from requesting a purchaser to display a credit card as indicia of credit worthiness and financial responsibility or as additional identification, but the only information concerning a credit card which may be recorded is the type of credit card so displayed and the issuer of the credit card. This section does not require acceptance of a check or share a draft whether or not a credit card is presented. III. This section does not prohibit a person from requesting or receiving a credit card number or expiration date and recording the number or date, or both, in lieu of a deposit to secure payment in event of default, loss, damage, or other occurrence. IV. No liability shall be imposed under this section on an employee acting in accordance with the directions of his employer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:60 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 60
282-A:60 Reopening of Appeal Tribunal Decision; Procedure.
Status: in_force

The second level of appeal shall be to the commissioner. The commissioner may, upon written request of an interested party or upon his own initiative, in any case in which a decision has been rendered, reopen the case on the basis of fraud, mistake, or newly discovered evidence. Such request shall set forth the facts or argument considered to be the basis for the reopening. Any request for reopening shall be received in his office or, if mailed, postmarked within 14 calendar days immediately following the date of the mailing of the appeal tribunal's decision provided that, if the commissioner finds sufficient grounds to justify or excuse a delay in filing, he may extend the time for filing the appeal. The commissioner shall promptly notify in writing all interested parties of the request for reopening.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 444:6 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 444 / Section 6
444:6 Record.
Status: in_force

The holder of the lien shall cause a copy of such notices and an affidavit of service, with an account of the sale and of the fees and charges thereon, to be recorded in the books of the town where the sale takes place. A certified copy of the record may be used in evidence.