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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:74-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 74-a
261:74-a Agents Appointed.
Status: in_force

With the approval of the governing body of a city or town and subject to the direction and approval of the commissioner, the director may appoint municipal officials as agents to issue, renew or transfer motor vehicle registrations. The director shall determine the optimum number of registration agents that the division can reasonably accommodate. The appointment of any municipal official as a registration agent for the purposes of this subdivision shall continue while the agent holds his office or employment with the municipality, except as provided in RSA 261:74-b and 261:74-f.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:15 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 15
374:15 Filing.
Status: in_force

Every public utility shall file with the commission and the department of energy reports at such times, verified by oath in such manner, and setting forth such statistics and facts, as may be required by the commission or the department of energy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:24 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 24
32:24 Other Committees.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent a municipality or school administrative unit from establishing advisory budget or finance committees, with such duties and powers as the municipality or school administrative unit sees fit, but no such committee's recommendations shall have any limiting effect on appropriations, as set forth in RSA 32:18, unless all the procedures in this subdivision are followed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:10 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 10
189:10 Studies.
Status: in_force

I. The department of education shall survey school districts biennially to receive reports on compliance with this section, and shall provide the report to the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house committees with jurisdiction over education, health and human services, and children. II. The school board shall ensure that health education, physical education to include the importance of exercise, and wellness are taught to pupils as part of the curriculum, specifically to include physiology, hygiene, health and interpersonal relationships, physical education, and wellness, as they relate to the effects of alcohol and other drugs, prevention of sexual violence, child abuse as established in the definition of "abused child" under RSA 169-C:3, II, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and sexually transmitted diseases on the human system. III. The school board shall ensure that personal finance literacy instruction designed to prepare students for success in making financial decisions is taught as part of the curriculum. Personal finance literacy skills may be embedded in an existing course or grade level program of studies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:20 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 20
287-D:20 Prizes.
Status: in_force

I. In games where chips have no monetary value, except for high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 3 percent of all funds collected from players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be deposited into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month. I-a. In high-stakes tournaments, as defined in RSA 287-D:1, XI-a, 5 percent of house winnings, after prizes paid, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be deposited into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month. II. In games where chips have monetary value, 10 percent of the rake or house winnings and other moneys collected by the game operator that are not paid out as prizes to players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer for deposit into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such payments shall be made once per month not later than the 15th day of the month for the funds collected in the previous month. III. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the cash value of free bets and promotional credits of all table games, historic horse racing (HHR), and VLTs shall be exempted from revenues subject to charity allocation and payments to the state, so long as the cash value of such promotions for each type of game, whether it be table games, HHR, or VLTs, does not exceed 15 percent of the total revenue from that type of game for a given month.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:26-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318-B / Section 26-a
318-B:26-a Chemical Analyses.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the request of the attorney general, a county attorney or any law enforcement agency, the laboratory employee performing the chemical analysis shall prepare a certificate. The employee shall sign the certificate subject to the penalties under this paragraph and shall include in the certificate an attestation as to the result of the analysis. The presentation of this certificate to a court by any party to a proceeding shall be evidence that all of the requirements and provisions of this section have been complied with. This certificate shall contain a statement establishing the following: the type of analysis performed; the result achieved; any conclusions reached based upon that result; that the subscriber is the person who performed the analysis and made the conclusions; the subscriber's training or experience to perform the analysis; and the nature and condition of the equipment used. When properly executed, the certificate shall, subject to paragraph II of this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, be admissible evidence of the composition, quality, and quantity of the substance submitted to the laboratory for analysis, and the court shall take judicial notice of the signature of the person performing the analysis and of the fact that he or she is that person. A person shall be guilty of a class B felony if he or she knowingly makes any false entry in any certificate required under this paragraph. II. Whenever a party intends to proffer in a criminal proceeding a certificate executed pursuant to this section, notice of an intent to proffer that certificate and all reports relating to the analysis in question, including a copy of the certificate, shall be conveyed to the opposing party or parties at least 25 days before the proceeding begins. An opposing party who intends to object to the admission into evidence of a certificate shall give notice of objection and the specific grounds for the objection within 10 days upon receiving the adversary's notice of intent to proffer the certificate. Whenever a notice of objection is filed, admissibility of the certificate shall be determined not later than 10 days before the beginning of the trial. A proffered certificate shall be admitted in evidence unless it appears from the notice of objection and specific grounds for that objection that the composition, quality, or quantity of the substance submitted to the laboratory for analysis will be contested at trial. A failure to comply with the time limitations regarding the notice of objection required by this section shall constitute a waiver of any objection to the admission of the certificate. The time limitations set forth in this section shall not be relaxed except upon a showing of good cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:35 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 35
178:35 Requirements of a Social District.
Status: in_force

A social district shall: I. Be clearly defined with signs posted in a conspicuous location indicating which area is included in the social district, the days and hours during which alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the social district, the telephone number for the New Hampshire liquor commission and the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the area comprising the social district and a clear statement that alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption in the social district shall: (a) Only be consumed in the social district; and (b) Be disposed of before the person in possession of the alcoholic beverage exits the social district unless the person is reentering the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverage was purchased. The hours set by a city or town during which alcoholic beverages may be consumed in a social district shall be in accordance with RSA 179:17. II. The board of selectmen, town council, city council, or board of alderman shall establish management and maintenance plans for the social district and post these plans, along with a rendering of the boundaries of the social district, on the Internet website of the city or town. The social district shall be maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of the general public. III. Before allowing consumption of alcoholic beverages in a social district, the city or town shall submit to the liquor commission a detailed map of the social district with the boundaries of the social district clearly marked and the days and hours during which alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the social district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:16 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 16
541-B:16 Settlement.
Status: in_force

Any payment made pursuant to this chapter shall be in full settlement of any liability on behalf of the agency which was subject to the claim and no further action may be instituted in any court of law for recovery of damages against that agency on any matter arising out of that particular claim.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:25 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 25
21:25 Sworn; Public Officers.
Status: in_force

The word "sworn," when applied to public officers required by the constitution to take oaths therein prescribed, shall refer to those oaths; when applied to other officers it shall mean sworn to the faithful discharge of the duties of their offices before a justice of the peace, or other person authorized to administer official oaths in such cases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 1:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 2
1:2 Notice.
Status: in_force

The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall authorize the commissioner of the department of transportation in consultation with the attorney general to notify and make such arrangements with the proper authorities of the adjoining state as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:3-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 3-b
266-A:3-b Safety Requirements.
Status: in_force

Each vehicle operated in vanpooling service shall comply with the safety requirements as issued by the department applicable to common and contract carriers of passengers for hire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:14 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 14
12-O:14 New Hampshire Tourism Policy.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the general court that all agencies and departments of state government and, specifically, the director of travel and tourism development, under the supervision of the commissioner of business and economic affairs, shall implement their statutory responsibilities in a manner consistent with promoting and encouraging the orderly growth and development of tourism within the state. This policy shall include efforts to: I. Foster awareness and appreciation of New Hampshire's natural, historical, cultural, and scenic resources among its residents. II. Instill a better understanding among New Hampshire residents and also state employees of the importance of tourism to the state economy. III. Establish and maintain a database on matters concerning state tourism research. IV. Encourage fairs, conventions, trade shows, and other expositions of hospitality and friendliness toward visitors. V. Protect and preserve wildlife, natural resources, and geological, archaeological, and cultural treasures within the state for the enjoyment of residents and nonresidents. VI. Support tourism by developing an essential tourism infrastructure, including, but not limited to, adequate highways and public transportation networks and facilities for the traveling public. VII. Encourage, assist, and coordinate, when possible, the tourism activities of local and regional promotional organizations. VIII. Encourage law enforcement personnel to assist, whenever possible, the traveling public by providing them with a hospitable reception and appropriate information. IX. Ensure, when feasible, equal access by visitors and residents to public recreational resources. X. Ensure that the interest of tourism is fully considered by state agencies and the general court in its deliberations. XI. Harmonize, to the maximum extent, all state activities in support of tourism with the needs of the general public, the state and its political subdivisions, and the tourism industry. Any conflicts among the agencies and departments of the state in the implementation of their responsibilities under this section shall be referred to the council on resources and development established by RSA 162-C. XII. Utilize tourism activities and resources as resident recruitment tools for the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:22 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 22
167:22 Voting Rights Not Affected.
Status: in_force

While federal funds are available the receipt of public assistance granted under the provisions hereof or of RSA 161 shall not make the recipient thereof, or any member of his family, an assisted person within the terms of the election laws of this state, nor affect his or their civil or political status in any way.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:122 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 122
270:122 Lake Katherine.
Status: in_force

No person shall use or operate a boat equipped with any type of petroleum-powered motor in excess of 5 horsepower on Lake Katherine in the town of Piermont. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:23 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 23
546-B:23 Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional Circumstances.
Status: in_force

If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of specific identifying information, that information must be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public. After a hearing in which a tribunal takes into consideration the health, safety, or liberty of the party or child, the tribunal may order disclosure of information that the tribunal determines to be in the interest of justice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 34:16 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 34 / Section 16
34:16 Professional Banking or Brokerage Assistance.
Status: in_force

I. Any trustee or trustees of trust funds having custody of capital reserve funds authorized by this chapter may contract with the trust department or departments of a bank, a brokerage firm, a portfolio management department, or investment advisor in the same manner and for the same purposes as described in RSA 31:38-a, III. They may also place securities in the nominee name of a trust department or departments of a bank a brokerage firm, a portfolio management department, or investment advisor to facilitate transfers for such securities. Capital reserve fund records maintained by any bank, brokerage firm, portfolio management department, or investment advisor shall be available at all times for examination by local auditors, by independent accountants or auditors retained by a municipality, or by the auditors of the department of revenue administration; and such records shall be municipal records and property. In employing such trust departments of banks, brokerage firms, portfolio management departments, or investment advisors, the trustees may enter into contracts or agreements delegating the management of such capital reserve funds to those departments or brokerage firms subject to investment guidelines adopted by the trustees under applicable statutes and subject to at least quarterly review and approval of such management by the trustees. For purposes of this section, the terms "bank," "brokerage firm," "portfolio management department," and "investment advisor" shall have the definitions set forth in RSA 31:38-a. II. The governing body may authorize the trustees of trust funds to charge any expenses incurred pursuant to paragraph I against the capital reserve funds involved, and such authority shall remain in effect until rescinded by the governing body. No vote by the governing body to rescind such authority shall occur within 5 years of the original adoption of such article. Any professional banking and brokerage fees incurred shall be reported in the annual report of the trustees of trust funds as expenditures out of capital reserve funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:36 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 36
265:36 Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks.
Status: in_force

I. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. II. Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. III. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. IV. No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by traffic control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-D:15 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-D / Section 15
464-D:15 Access to Information.
Status: in_force

I. A supporter may assist the principal with obtaining any information to which the principal is entitled, including, with a dated specific consent executed by the principal, protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. section 1232g, or information related to a substance use disorder protected by 42 U.S.C. section 290dd-2 and 42 C.F.R. Part 2. II. The supporter shall ensure all information collected on behalf of the principal under this section is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable; is not subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure; and is properly disposed of when appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:28 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 28
365:28 Altering Orders.
Status: in_force

At any time after the making and entry thereof, the commission may, after notice and hearing, alter, amend, suspend, annul, set aside, or otherwise modify any order made by it. This hearing shall not be required when any prior order made by the commission was made under a provision of law that did not require a hearing and a hearing was, in fact, not held.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-D:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-D / Section 2
326-D:2 Definitions.
Status: repealed

In this chapter: I. "Client" means a woman who has retained the services of a midwife for the duration of her pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period and as defined in the scope of practice adopted by the council pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. "Council" means the midwifery council established in RSA 326-D:3. III. [Repealed.] IV. "Midwife" means one who is certified to practice midwifery pursuant to this chapter. V. "Midwifery" means the practice, by persons other than physicians or surgeons licensed under RSA 329, nurses registered under RSA 326-B, or physician associates licensed under RSA 328-D, of: (a) Providing the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period; (b) Conducting vaginal deliveries on the midwife's own responsibility, and caring for the newborn and the infant; such care to mother and child to include preventive measures, the detection of abnormal conditions, the procurement of medical assistance, and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help; and (c) Consulting with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal or whenever there is a medical emergency in either the mother or the infant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-N:8 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-N / Section 8
106-N:8 Compensation.
Status: in_force

The railroad to which each railroad police officer is assigned shall be responsible for employment and retirement compensation and for the financial cost of training of railroad police officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:11 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 11
204-C:11 Area of Operation; Sole Statewide Public Housing Agency.
Status: in_force

The area of operation of the authority shall be the entire state. The authority is a public housing agency as defined in the United States Housing Act of 1937. The authority is the only statewide public housing agency and is the sole entity authorized in New Hampshire to undertake any statewide contract administration for section 8 project housing assistance contracts issued under the United States Housing Act of 1937. The authority may subcontract such work to any other entities it determines, in its sole judgment, to be qualified to perform the work.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-B:22 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-B / Section 22
170-B:22 Report of Adoption.
Status: in_force

I. Within 7 days after the final decree is filed, the clerk shall send a hard copy of the report of the adoption to the town clerk of the town where the adoptee was born, to the commissioner, and to the department of state, division of vital records administration. The department of state, division of vital records administration shall provide suitable forms for such reports. II. Each month the clerk shall send to the department, on forms supplied by the department, summaries of the affidavits filed pursuant to RSA 170-B:19, V. The department shall publish an annual report relative to general fees and other charges for adoption and related services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 87:26 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 87 / Section 26
87:26 Certificate and Receipt.
Status: in_force

A certificate from the department of revenue administration verifying that the required returns have been filed and the amount of the self-assessed tax reported has been paid may be requested by the executor, administrator, the clerk, or the judge of the probate court having jurisdiction over the estate.