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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-N:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-N / Section 2
332-N:2 Prohibitions for Health Care Providers.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraphs II and III, a person shall not knowingly perform or offer to perform on a minor, or administer or offer to administer to a minor, a medical procedure, including but not limited to a puberty-blocking or cross-sex hormone medication, if the performance or administration of the procedure or medication is for the purpose of altering or attempting to alter the appearance of or affirm the minor's perception of his or her gender or sex, if that perception is inconsistent with the minor's biological sex as defined in this chapter: (a) Enabling a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor's biological sex; or (b) Treating purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor's biological sex and asserted identity. II. Paragraph I shall not apply to a procedure undertaken to treat a minor born with a medically verifiable disorder of sex development as defined in RSA 332-M:2, II. III. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a health care provider from continuing the direction or administration of medication or treatment that began prior to January 1, 2026, and such continued treatment shall not be considered a violation of this chapter. IV. A person who is found to have violated this section by the board of medicine shall be subject to administrative disciplinary action under RSA 310 and shall not be subject to criminal liability.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-A:44 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-A / Section 44
215-A:44 Rockingham Recreational Trail.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall operate an OHRV on any portion of the Rockingham recreational trail west of Route 28 when it is not snow-covered. II. No person shall use the parking lot at the Windham depot along the Rockingham recreational trail during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. III. The department of natural and cultural resources shall provide sanitary facilities at the parking area in Windham along the Rockingham recreational trail when the trail is snow-covered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:26 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 26
329-B:26 Privileged Communications.
Status: in_force

The confidential relations and communications between any person licensed under provisions of this chapter and such licensee's client or patient are placed on the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any such privileged communications to be disclosed, unless such disclosure is required by a court order. Confidential relations and communications between a client or patient and any person working under the supervision of a person licensed under this chapter which are necessary and customary for diagnosis and treatment are privileged to the same extent as though those relations or communications were with the supervising person licensed under this chapter, unless such disclosure is required by a court order. This section shall not apply to hearings conducted pursuant to RSA 135-C:27 through 135-C:54 or RSA 464-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:16-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 16-b
187-A:16-b Freedom of Association.
Status: in_force

No institution within the university system of New Hampshire which accepts state funds shall prohibit, as a condition of admission or continued enrollment, any student from becoming a member of any group or organization, nor shall an institution take disciplinary action against a student based solely on the student's membership in a group or organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-B / Section 5
270-B:5 Redemption.
Status: in_force

The owner of the boat may redeem the boat within 90 days of its removal by payment of the fees and release of the lien identified in RSA 270-B:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:31 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 31
436:31 Investigations.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall cause systematic investigation, insofar as available funds will permit, to be made as to the existence of pleuropneumonia, foot and mouth disease, glanders, hog cholera, anthrax, black leg, hemorrhagic septicemia, rabies, scrapie, fowl cholera, European fowl pest, or any other infectious or contagious disease among cattle, horses, asses, mules, sheep, swine and all other domestic animals, and the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent may enter any premises, including stockyards within any part of the state in or at which the commissioner has reason to believe that there exists or may exist any such disease and make search, investigation and inquiry in regard to the existence thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 483-B:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 483-B / Section 8
483-B:8 Municipal Authority.
Status: in_force

I. Municipalities may adopt land use control ordinances relative to all protected shorelands which are more stringent than the minimum standards contained in this chapter. II. Municipalities are encouraged to adopt land use control ordinances for the shorelands of water bodies and water courses other than public waters. III. Municipalities in which protected shoreland is situated may enforce the provisions of this chapter by issuing cease and desist orders and by seeking injunctive relief or civil penalties as provided in RSA 483-B:18, III(a) and (b). Civil penalties and fines collected by the court shall be remitted within 14 days to the treasurer of the municipality prosecuting said violations, for the use of the municipality. Any municipality electing to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall send copies of any pleading to the attorney general at the time of filing. Municipalities bordering the same water body are encouraged to employ jointly a single code enforcement officer to monitor compliance. IV. The authority granted to municipalities under this chapter shall not be interpreted to extend to RSA 430:28-48. V. Municipalities bordering the same water body are encouraged to employ jointly a single code enforcement officer to monitor compliance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:65 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 65
669:65 Town Clerk.
Status: in_force

Vacancies in the office of town clerk shall be filled by appointment made by the selectmen except in towns in which pursuant to RSA 41:18 the selectmen have previously appointed a deputy town clerk, in which case the deputy shall serve as town clerk until the next annual town election, unless the deputy does not have his or her domicile in the town, in which case the vacancy shall be filled by appointment made by the selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-A:3-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-A / Section 3-a
53-A:3-a Public Works Mutual Aid Agreements.
Status: in_force

Public agencies may enter into agreements under this chapter for reciprocal emergency management aid and assistance and other public works programs, including provisions for the furnishing and exchanging of supplies, equipment, facilities, personnel, and services. Any such agreement shall be subject to the provisions of this section and to all provisions of this chapter that are not inconsistent with this section. I. Such an agreement may provide for the manner in which the agreement may be amended and that additional entities may become parties to the agreement. II. Unless otherwise prohibited or restricted by such an agreement, a private entity providing public services that would otherwise be provided by a public agency, including but not limited to a privately owned water or wastewater utility, may become a party to the agreement and participate in the implementation of it in the same manner as a public agency. III. The agreement may create a board of directors or other body to govern and administer the agreement and the program of mutual aid established thereby. The membership, powers, and duties of any governing body so established shall be as set forth in the agreement. Except as provided in the agreement, there shall be no requirement that all parties to the agreement be represented on such body. IV. The agreement may include provisions by which each municipality or private entity indemnifies the other municipality or private entity and its officers, employees, and agents against any liability arising out of the indemnifying municipality's or private entity's negligent or otherwise wrongful conduct. No agreement shall be written or construed to require the state or any state agency to defend or indemnify any other entity. V. All functions performed under such an agreement are governmental functions, and the parties performing such functions shall be entitled to the same immunities and exemptions provided in RSA 21-P:41.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-C:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-C / Section 9
404-C:9 Provision of Marketing Facilities.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner finds that the lack of cooperating insurers or agents in an area makes the functioning of the plan difficult, he may order that the plan appoint agents in such a manner and on such terms as he designates or take other appropriate steps to insure that service is available.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551-A:9 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551-A / Section 9
551-A:9 Persons Authorized to Act in Relation to International Will; Eligibility; Recognition by Authorizing Agency.
Status: in_force

Individuals who have been admitted to practice law before the courts of this state and who are in good standing as active law practitioners in this state, are hereby declared to be authorized persons in relation to international wills.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:21 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 21
153:21 Entry.
Status: in_force

The state fire marshal or his authorized officers may at all reasonable hours enter any building or premises, at the request of any fire chief, for the purpose of making an inspection or investigation which, under the provisions hereof, he may deem necessary to be made. If the owner or occupant refuses to permit such inspection, the state fire marshal or his authorized officers may, if they have reasonable suspicion of the violation of the provisions hereof or of any rule or regulation of the state fire marshal or of any local law or ordinance pertaining to fire prevention, apply under oath for the issuance of a search warrant as provided in RSA 595, and such warrant may issue upon a showing of just cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-E:24 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-E / Section 24
135-E:24 Time Limits.
Status: in_force

I. A court may extend any time limit set forth in this chapter, upon request, for good cause shown. II. The time limits set forth in this chapter are not intended to be jurisdictional. Failure to comply with a time limit prior to the expiration of the person's incarcerative sentence shall not constitute a basis for dismissal of a petition. III. If the proceedings under this chapter have not been completed by the expiration of the person's incarcerative sentence, the court shall make a probable cause determination no later than 2 days after the expiration date, pursuant to RSA 135-E:7. If no such determination is made, the person shall be released. The county attorney or attorney general may file an emergency petition for a probable cause determination. Upon receipt of the emergency petition, the court shall immediately schedule a probable cause hearing. If the court determines that there is probable cause to believe that the person is a sexually violent predator, the person shall be held in an appropriate secure facility for further proceedings under RSA 135-E:9. IV. Notwithstanding paragraph III, except as provided in RSA 135-E:4, no petition shall be filed later than 60 days prior to the person's release from incarceration, except for good cause shown.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:10-1005A — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 10-1005A
564-B:10-1005A Limitation of Action Against a Trustee by a Trustee, Trust Advisor, or Trust Protector.
Status: in_force

(a) A trustee shall commence a proceeding against a cotrustee or a former trustee for breach of trust within 3 years after the earlier of the date on which the trustee was sent a report that adequately disclosed the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust or the removal, resignation, or death of the cotrustee or former trustee. A trustee, however, shall not commence a proceeding against a cotrustee or a former trustee if, under RSA 564-B:10-1005, none of the beneficiaries may commence a proceeding against the cotrustee or former trustee for such breach of trust. (b) A trust advisor or trust protector shall commence a proceeding against a trustee for breach of trust within 3 years after earlier of the date on which the trust advisor or trust protector was sent a report that adequately disclosed the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust or the removal, resignation, or death of the trustee. A trust advisor or trust protector, however, shall not commence a proceeding against a trustee for breach of trust if, under RSA 564-B:10-1005, none of the beneficiaries may commence a proceeding against the trustee for such breach of trust. (c) A report adequately discloses the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust if it provides sufficient information so that the recipient knows of the potential claim or should have inquired into its existence. (d) The periods of limitation under subsection (a) shall not be tolled except by either a written agreement of the trustees or, in the case of a possible claim against a former trustee, the trustees and the former trustee or a court order. The periods of limitation under subsection (b) shall not be tolled except by a written agreement of the trust advisors, trust protectors, and trustees or a court order. Without limiting the circumstances under which a court may issue an order tolling the period of limitations, a court may issue an order tolling the period of limitations under this section during the pendency of any action described in RSA 564-B:10-1014(c)(3). (e) In the case of a claim against a deceased trustee for breach of trust, this section shall apply to the extent that the claim is not barred by a limitation period under RSA 556, RSA 564-B:5-508, or other applicable law. (f) For purposes of determining whether, for purposes of this section, a trust has terminated or a beneficiary's interest in a trust has terminated, trust property excludes any claim against a trustee, trust advisor, or trust protector.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-C:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-C / Section 3
14-C:3 Prohibition on Gifts; Duty to Report.
Status: in_force

I. It shall be unlawful to knowingly give any gift as defined in this chapter, directly or indirectly, to any legislator or legislative employee. II. It shall be unlawful to knowingly give any gift as defined in this chapter, directly or indirectly, to any household member, as defined in this chapter, of any legislator or legislative employee, with a purpose of influencing or affecting the official conduct of such legislator or employee. III. (a) It shall be unlawful for any legislator or legislative employee to solicit or to knowingly accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, as defined in this chapter, or to fail to meet the reporting requirements of this chapter. (b) The prohibition in subparagraph (a) shall not apply to legislative employees or officers who solicit or accept gifts, grants, or donations on behalf of an official meeting, conference, or event held within the state of New Hampshire of a state or national legislative association to which the general court pays dues and which includes among its membership the New Hampshire general court, officers, or staff. Any legislative employee or officer who receives gifts, grants, or donations pursuant to this subparagraph shall disclose the source and amount of any gift, grant, or donation to the office of the secretary of state. IV. Under no circumstances shall the prohibitions in this section be nullified by filing an honorarium or expense reimbursement report pursuant to RSA 14-C:4 or a declaration of intent under the guidelines enforced by the legislative ethics committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:64-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 64-a
263:64-a Extending Period of Suspension or Revocation.
Status: in_force

The director, upon receiving a record of the conviction of any person upon a charge of driving a vehicle while the license of such person was suspended, may extend the period of such suspension for an additional period of the same duration as the suspension. If the conviction was upon a charge of driving while a license was revoked, the director may refuse to issue a new license for an additional period of the same duration as the revocation, not to exceed one year from and after any date such person would otherwise have been entitled to apply for a new license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:46 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 46
21-P:46 New Hampshire Emergency Response and Recovery Fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established a New Hampshire emergency response and recovery fund. The fund shall provide a source for the matching funds required as a commitment to secure federal emergency management agency relief assistance grants for costs incurred in disasters declared by the President of the United States. The fund shall also provide a source for emergency funds to be dispersed to municipalities that have incurred damage from natural disasters. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the department of safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:144 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 144
265:144 Riding on Bicycles.
Status: in_force

I. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. II. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. III. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, skateboard, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway. IV. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. V. Persons riding bicycles 2 or more abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane. VI. Bicyclists intending to turn right or left shall not be required to give a continuous hand or arm signal if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle. VII. A person propelling a bicycle may pass a slower-moving vehicle in the same lane provided such movement can be made with reasonable safety. A person propelling a bicycle may pass a stationary or stopped motor vehicle on the right. VIII. Any bicyclist shall stop upon demand of a peace officer and permit his bicycle to be inspected. IX. No bicycle shall be operated unless the steering, brakes, tires and other required equipment are in safe condition. X. No person less than 16 years of age may operate or ride upon a bicycle on a public way unless he or she wears protective headgear of a type approved by the commissioner of health and human services. XI. A person propelling a bicycle upon a way at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time and place shall remain on the right portion of the way as far as practicable except when it is unsafe to do so or: (a) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction. (b) When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a driveway. (c) When proceeding straight in a place where right turns are permitted. (d) When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, broken pavement, glass, sand, puddles, ice, or opening doors of parked vehicles. XII. A bicyclist shall wear at least one item of reflective outerwear apparel, such as a reflective vest, jacket, or helmet strip, during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:78 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 78
231:78 Payment of Damages and Basis of Liability Defined.
Status: in_force

Damages assessed for change of grade under the provisions of this subdivision shall be paid by the town in which the change of grade is made; provided, however, that no highway shall be deemed to have been repaired by the authority of the town unless the town participated directly in the repair of the said highway other than financially, or unless the town in some manner exercised control over the manner in which the highway construction or maintenance was performed, or unless town employees, as defined in RSA 235:38, were employed in the said construction or maintenance work involved in the repair or construction of said highway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 102:13 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 102 / Section 13
102:13 Retirement.
Status: in_force

Any permanent fireman who accepts the provisions hereof may retire from active service at the age of 55 provided he has served as a permanent fireman for a period of 20 years. Any permanent fireman accepting the provisions hereof and having served for 20 years, who shall be dismissed from service after having reached the age of 55 shall be entitled to the benefits of this chapter. Upon retirement a permanent fireman shall no longer be obligated to pay assessments to the retirement fund. The probationary periods of permanent firemen shall be counted as part of their term of service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:95 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 95
236:95 License Requirements.
Status: in_force

At the time and place set for hearing, the commissioner of transportation or his agent shall hear the applicant and all other persons wishing to be heard on the application for a license to operate, establish, or maintain the junk yard or automotive recycling yard. In passing upon the application, he shall take into account the suitability of the applicant with reference to his ability to comply with the fencing requirements or other reasonable regulations concerning the proposed junk yard or automotive recycling yard, and to any other matter within the purposes of the subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-A / Section 3
421-A:3 Requirement of Financial Disclosure.
Status: in_force

No offeror shall make a takeover bid unless as soon as practicable on the date of commencement of the takeover bid the offeror files with the secretary of state and the target company a registration statement containing the information required by RSA 421-A:4 and publicly discloses the material terms of the offer, including the total number and class of securities sought in the offer and the type and amount of consideration offered to security holders. The registration statement filed with the secretary of state shall be accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed under RSA 421-A:9. The offeror shall provide the target company with any amendments or revisions to the registration statement at the same time that such amendments or revisions are filed with the secretary of state.