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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:57 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 57
110-B:57 Stenographer.
Status: in_force

The convening authority of a court-martial or of a court of inquiry is authorized at his discretion, in any case, to employ a stenographer to report the proceedings of said court, who shall be paid the same as stenographers employed in the superior court, or to utilize a tape recorder to record the proceedings.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:100 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 100
436:100 Rabies Vaccination Required; Exemption.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph II, every dog, cat, and ferret 3 months of age and older shall be vaccinated against rabies. Young dogs, cats, and ferrets shall be vaccinated within 30 days after they have reached 3 months of age. Unvaccinated dogs, cats, and ferrets acquired or moved into the state shall be vaccinated within 30 days after purchase or arrival, unless under 3 months of age, as specified above. Every dog, cat, and ferret shall be revaccinated between 9 and 12 months after the initial vaccination and subsequently receive booster vaccines as outlined in the most current National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians' Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. In rabies infected areas, dogs, cats, and ferrets recently vaccinated shall be kept under control for at least 30 days before being allowed to run free. II. A rabies immunization exemption may be issued, where illness or a veterinary medical condition warrants, by the local rabies control authority upon the written recommendation of a veterinarian licensed under RSA 332-B. The recommendation shall also be signed by an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine diplomate and the state veterinarian. The exemption shall be valid for one year. After the initial one year has expired and if the animal still qualifies for the exemption, the exemption shall be recertified by a veterinarian licensed under RSA 332-B on an annual basis. The exempted animal shall be maintained in strict rabies isolation, under conditions that are at the discretion of the local rabies control authority, until such time as the medical condition has been resolved and the animal can be immunized against rabies. Exempted animals shall not be allowed outdoors without being on a leash and shall be under the direct physical control of an adult owner at all times. In addition, when the animal is outdoors, it shall be muzzled in a manner approved by the local rabies control authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:22 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 22
356-B:22 Easement for Encroachments.
Status: in_force

To the extent that any unit or common area encroaches on any other unit or common area, whether by reason of any deviation from the site plans and floor plans in the construction, repair, renovation, restoration, or replacement of any improvement, or by reason of the settling or shifting of any land or improvement, a valid easement for such encroachment shall exist. The purpose of this section is to protect the unit owners, except in cases of willful and intentional misconduct by them or their agents or employees, and not to relieve the declarant or any contractor, subcontractor, or materialman of any liability which any of them may have by reason of any failure to adhere strictly to the site plans and floor plans.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:27 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 27
422:27 Seaplanes in Operation on Public Waters.
Status: in_force

I. All seaplanes shall be considered boats while in operation on the waters of the state and shall be subject to the marine rules of navigation, except that they shall be exempt from all laws and rules concerning the operation of boats for the purpose of landing and taking off from such public waters. II. The operation of seaplanes shall be subject to any restrictions placed upon the use of public waters by rules adopted by the department of safety or the department of environmental services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 85:6 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 85 / Section 6
85:6 Effect of Issue.
Status: in_force

No extent shall be issued by the state or county treasurer against any collector, after notice given by the selectmen that they have issued an extent against him as aforesaid; but if the tax is not paid within 3 months from the time the same became payable, an extent may be issued against such selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 459:3 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 459 / Section 3
459:3 Interpretation.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:17-a — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 17-a
28:17-a Legal Counsel.
Status: in_force

The county commissioners shall have the authority to hire, within the limit of appropriations, legal counsel to advise them on county affairs and to issue opinions relating to county matters, provided that such counsel shall not be employed to defend the commissioners individually or collectively in private legal matters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-B:2 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-B / Section 2
212-B:2 Findings and Declarations.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that: I. New Hampshire's wildlife resources include more than 300 vertebrate species which normally breed in the state, and an additional 120 bird species which occur as transients, migrants, or wintering populations. Of these 420 species, about 60 are considered furbearers, game birds or mammals, or sport fish. II. Native wildlife constitutes an invaluable natural resource with ecological, scientific, educational, historical, recreational, economic, and aesthetic values to the citizens of New Hampshire. III. It shall be the policy of the state to maintain and manage this resource for future generations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:27 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 27
400-A:27 Publications.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may have the annual report, examination reports, directory of authorized insurers, directory of licensed insurance representatives, license examination material, insurance laws, related laws and regulations, and other publications relating to insurance prepared under his administration, published in pamphlet form from time to time and may affix a reasonable price to each copy to cover the price of printing, handling, and postage. II. The commissioner may furnish free copies of the publications prepared under paragraph I to public officials and libraries in the state and elsewhere. The cost of free distribution shall be charged upon available funds and the appropriation for the insurance department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 506:2-a — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 506 / Section 2-a
506:2-a Actions Against Persons Discharged as Bankrupt.
Status: in_force

No action shall be maintained against any person who may have been discharged as a bankrupt under the laws of the United States, or under the laws of this state pertaining to insolvency proceedings or assignments for the benefit of creditors, upon any promise to pay any debt or demand from which he was or shall be released by such discharge, unless such promise is made after such discharge, and is in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:46 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 46
243:46 List of Stockholders.
Status: in_force

The treasurer of every railroad, any part of whose road is in this state, shall transmit to the state treasurer, on or before June 1 in each year, a list of the stockholders of the corporation residing in each town of the state on April 1 preceding, giving the number of shares owned by each, with a certificate, under oath, that the list is correct. Every treasurer who neglects to comply with the provisions of this section shall forfeit $100.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:126 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 126
270:126 Turee Pond.
Status: in_force

No person shall use or operate any powerboat equipped with any type of power motor in excess of 10 horsepower on Turee Pond in the town of Bow. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 401-D:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 401-D / Section 9
401-D:9 Severability Clause.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter other than RSA 401-D:6, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, such determination shall not affect the provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of this chapter, with the exception of RSA 401-D:6, are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:16 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 16
230:16 Oath of Commissioners.
Status: in_force

The persons appointed to the commission shall be sworn to act faithfully and impartially in the performance of their duties and the certificate of their oath shall be returned to the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-I:14 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-I / Section 14
162-I:14 Bonds Exempt From Taxation.
Status: in_force

All bonds and the interest thereon shall be exempt from taxation in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.41 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.41
293-A:8.41 Functions of Officers.
Status: in_force

Each officer has the authority and shall perform the functions set forth in the bylaws or, to the extent consistent with the bylaws, the functions prescribed by the board of directors or by direction of an officer authorized by the board of directors to prescribe the functions of other officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 656:3 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 656 / Section 3
656:3 Preparation.
Status: in_force

At least 6 days before any state general election is to be held, the official state general election ballot shall be sent by the secretary of state to the city and town clerks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:23 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 23
482-A:23 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Any person may be compelled to return said land to its original condition by the superior court upon a petition brought by the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 119:8 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 119 / Section 8
119:8 Donations.
Status: in_force

The board is empowered to receive, on behalf of the state, all donations and bequests that may be made for the establishment and maintenance of the home and for the support and care of the residents of the home.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:42 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 42
179:42 Package Deals.
Status: in_force

Licensees may promote the sale of so-called package deals in which a single price is charged for lodging and beverages and liquor, food and beverages and liquor, or any combination thereof. A package deal shall state the amount of beverages and liquor included. It shall be incumbent upon the licensee to insure that patrons contracting for such package deals meet all requirements of law for the purchase of beverages and liquor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:20 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 20
484:20 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Each commissioner designated or appointed by the governor who, while such commissioner, holds no salaried state office shall be paid by the state as compensation the sum of $30 for each day's service performed in connection with his duties as such commissioner, but not to exceed $600 in any fiscal year. All commissioners shall be entitled to their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as such.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-E:22 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-E / Section 22
151-E:22 Purposes.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this subdivision are to: I. Build upon existing infrastructure to establish a comprehensive and coordinated system of care to ensure that older adults and adults with disabilities have access to and timely delivery of supports and services and to ensure that they have a meaningful range of options. II. Reduce the cost of providing long-term care by expanding the availability of less costly home and community-based services. III. Require the department of health and human services to expand and improve access to home and community-based services for older adults and adults with disabilities in alignment with New Hampshire's state plan on aging, the federal Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Medicaid law. IV. The system of care referenced in this subdivision is meant to streamline access to long-term care supports and services and not intended to expand eligibility for any current Medicaid programs, including long-term care Medicaid or any home and community-based Medicaid waiver programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 416:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 416 / Section 5
416:5 Reinsurance.
Status: in_force

No surety company, whether organized under the laws of this or any other state or territory, shall assume any liability as surety on any bond which shall in amount exceed 10 percent of its net assets, without reinsuring in some surety company authorized to do business in this state the amount by which any liability may exceed said 10 percent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:35 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 35
260:35 Use of Tolls.
Status: in_force

The road tolls shall be used initially to pay the interest and principal due on any bonds and notes issued pertaining to highway purposes, and the remainder shall be paid into the highway fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 371:2-a — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 371 / Section 2-a
371:2-a Right to Enter.
Status: in_force

When ownership of land, upon or over which a public utility desires to erect facilities, cannot be ascertained without entry to do survey work, or, a public utility shall have filed a petition under RSA 371:1 with respect to a particular tract of land, in either case a public utility shall have the right to enter upon such land for the purpose of surveying and making such other investigation as is necessary to determine the locations of the boundaries of such land and of the facilities it desires to erect thereon or thereover, and to determine the title to, description of, or nature of such land. A public utility desiring to enter land in pursuance of this section shall notify by certified mail the owner or probable owner or owners thereof of its desire to enter for the purposes aforesaid at least 30 days prior to entry. Notification shall include identification of the utility seeking to enter the land, the time and date of the proposed entry, and the portion or section of land to be surveyed or investigated. Upon the date specified for entry, the persons conducting the survey or investigation shall present themselves to the property owner and show identification. The public utility shall pay the owner or owners of any land it shall enter in pursuance of the provisions of this section for any actual damage done upon entry.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:13-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 13-a
259:13-a Compact Utility Tractor.
Status: in_force

"Compact utility tractor" shall mean any self-propelled 4-wheel vehicle utilizing diesel fuel, with a rated horsepower not to exceed 28 horsepower, that is capable of carrying not more than one occupant, is equipped by the manufacturer with at least one PTO (power take-off) in addition to any PTO installed for the purpose of an under-tractor mower deck, and has no provision for carrying a load other than attached implements such as snowplows, tool boxes, or bucket loaders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-D:1 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-D / Section 1
471-D:1 Definition.
Status: in_force

In this chapter "owner" means a person having a legal or equitable interest in property subject to this chapter or his legal representative.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 474:5 — NH Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 474 / Section 5
474:5 Renewing Bounds.
Status: in_force

Owners of adjoining improved lands where there is no partition fence shall, once in every 5 years, run the lines and renew the bounds between them, and any such owner neglecting without sufficient excuse to attend and renew the bounds, upon 6 days' previous notice given by any other such owner, shall forfeit $5 to the owner giving the notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 34:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 34 / Section 7
34:7 Payments From Surplus.
Status: in_force

Whenever the city councils have voted in accordance with RSA 34:3 to transfer any accumulated surplus to the capital reserve fund, the city clerk shall forward immediately to the city treasurer a certified copy of said vote; and the city treasurer on receipt of said copy shall transfer immediately to the trustees of trust funds of said city the amount specified in said vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:31-a — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 31-a
432:31-a Governor and Council Approval.
Status: in_force

The purchase of any agricultural land preservation restrictions or development rights in the name of the state of New Hampshire or their release, in whole or in part, by the state pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision shall be approved by governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:21-q — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 21-q
284:21-q Unclaimed Prize Money.
Status: in_force

The lottery commission shall hold unclaimed prize money on a winning ticket for one year after the prize money is awarded. If there is no claim to the money during the one year, or if the lottery commission is unable to locate the holder of a winning ticket during the one year, the lottery commission shall pay the money to the state treasurer at the end of the one year. The state treasurer shall deposit the money into the special fund set up under RSA 284:21-j. A person who has a claim on the prize money after the money has been paid to the treasurer shall make a claim to the legislature for payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-301 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 3-301
564-F:3-301 Formation.
Status: in_force

(a) One or more persons may act as the organizers of a foundation by filing with the secretary of state the foundation's certificate of formation. (b) The foundation's certificate of formation shall set forth: (1) The foundation's name; (2) The name of the foundation's initial registered agent in this state; and (3) The address of the foundation's initial registered office in this state. (c) Except to the extent that it is inconsistent with this chapter or any other applicable law, the foundation's certificate of formation may include any of the following: (1) The foundation's purposes; (2) The name of each of the foundation's initial directors; (3) If the foundation's existence will not begin upon the filing of certificate of formation with the secretary of state, the effective date and time on which the foundation's existence shall begin; (4) If the foundation will exist only for a limited period, the date on which the foundation shall terminate; (5) Any provision managing or regulating the foundation's affairs; (6) Any provision defining, limiting, or regulating the foundation's powers; (7) Any provision defining, limiting, or regulating a foundation official's duties and powers; and (8) Any other matter that the organizer deems necessary or advisable. (d) For purposes of subsection (c)(3), the effective date and time shall not be more than 90 days after the filing of the foundation's certificate of formation with the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:22-d — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 22-d
477:22-d Illegal Acquisition of Property by a Foreign Principal.
Status: in_force

I. Acquisition of property in violation of RSA 477:22-c is a: (a) Class B felony, when committed by a natural person. (b) Class A felony, when committed by an entity defined in RSA 477:22-b, I. II. The attorney general's office may refer a violation of this section for prosecution to the county attorney's office in the county in which the subject property is located. III. The attorney general's office may pursue a forfeiture action according to RSA 477:22-e against a person or entity convicted of an offense under paragraph I of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35:1-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35 / Section 1-a
35:1-a Reserve Fund in Anticipation of New Fiscal Year.
Status: in_force

Any county, city or town may establish a reserve fund in anticipation of the optional fiscal year pursuant to RSA 31:94-a through 94-d.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:42 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 42
329:42 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subdivision or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subdivision which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subdivision are declared to be severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 670:2-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 670 / Section 2-a
670:2-a Optional Election of Commissioners in Districts.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 670:2, any village district may at any annual meeting under an article in the warrant for the meeting elect 5 rather than 3 commissioners by a majority vote of the legal voters present and voting at the annual meeting in the manner provided in paragraph II. II. Upon written petition of 25 voters qualified to vote in a village district election and whose names are on the village district checklist, or 2 percent of such voters, whichever number is fewer, addressed and delivered to the commissioners not later than 35 days before any annual meeting, the following question shall be submitted to the voters at the meeting: "Are you in favor of increasing the number of commissioners from 3 to 5?" In districts having an official ballot, the question shall appear upon the ballot pursuant to RSA 670:7. In districts where no official ballot is used, the vote on this question shall be by special ballot. After the question, squares with the words "yes" and "no" shall be printed on the ballot in which the voter may mark his choice pursuant to RSA 670:7. III. A village district which votes to increase the number of commissioners as provided in paragraph II may rescind its action in the same manner, except that the question shall read: "Are you in favor of decreasing the number of commissioners from 5 to 3 members?" IV. If a district votes to increase or to decrease the number of commissioners, the change shall not take effect in either case until the first annual meeting following the meeting at which the question was acted upon. (a) If the village district votes to increase the number of commissioners to 5, and its commissioners serve 3-year terms, at the first annual meeting following the vote the village district shall elect 2 commissioners for 3-year terms, and one commissioner for a one-year term. At the next annual meeting, the village district shall elect 2 commissioners for 3-year terms. (b) If the village district votes to increase the number of commissioners to 5 and its commissioners serve one-year terms, at the first annual meeting following the vote, the village district shall elect 5 commissioners for one-year terms. (c) At succeeding annual elections the village district shall fill commissioner vacancies as they regularly occur. (d) If a village district votes to decrease its commissioners to 3, at the annual meeting following the vote, the terms of office of all the commissioners shall end and the village district shall elect 3 commissioners, as provided in RSA 670:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33-A:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33-A / Section 6
33-A:6 Exception.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, original town meeting and city council records shall not be disposed of but shall be permanently preserved. Such records prior to 1900 need not be microfilmed unless legible.