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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:96-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 96-a
259:96-a Mixed Use School Bus.
Status: in_force

"Mixed use school bus" shall mean a station wagon, suburban, sport utility vehicle, passenger van, panel body vehicle, or vehicle converted to a school bus, owned or leased by a public school or private school and driven by a school employee, which bears a valid state inspection sticker and is employed principally in transporting schoolchildren to and from school activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 289:22 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 289 / Section 22
289:22 Stone Rubbings.
Status: in_force

No person shall make gravestone rubbings in any municipal cemetery or burial ground without first obtaining the written permission of the town selectmen or the mayor of a city or designee. Before granting such permission, the selectmen or mayor will ascertain to the best of their ability that the person making the request knows the proper precautions to be taken and the proper materials to be used for this activity. The town selectmen or city mayor or their designee shall notify the cemetery trustees of the request and its disposition. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:12-1204 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 12-1204
564-F:12-1204 Classes.
Status: in_force

(a) A foundation may have one or more classes of protectors. (b) Each class of protectors shall have the duties and powers assigned to that class under the governing documents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 165:2-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 165 / Section 2-a
165:2-a Expense of General Assistance.
Status: in_force

The financial responsibility for general assistance for assisted persons shall be the responsibility of the town or city in which the person making application resides, except as otherwise provided in RSA 165:1-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-G:7 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-G / Section 7
384-G:7 Overdraft Accounts.
Status: in_force

If credit under a revolving credit plan is offered and extended in connection with a demand deposit account or other transaction account maintained by the borrower with a bank that is also a depository institution pursuant to an agreement or arrangement whereby such bank agrees to honor checks, drafts, or other debits to such account, which if paid would create or increase a negative balance in such account, by making extensions of credit to such borrower under such revolving credit plan, any charges customarily imposed by such bank under the terms governing such demand deposit or other transaction account in the absence of any associated revolving credit plan (including, without limitation, check charges, monthly maintenance charges, checkbook charges, charges for checks drawn on funds in excess of an available line of credit and other similar charges) may continue to be imposed on such account without specific reference thereto or incorporation thereof by reference in the agreement governing the revolving credit plan and the amount of any such charge, to the extent the balance in such demand deposit or other transaction account is insufficient to pay such a charge, may be charged to the borrower's account under the plan as a loan thereunder and may be included in outstanding unpaid indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the agreement governing such revolving credit plan.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:28 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 28
263:28 Commercial Licenses; Members of the National Guard.
Status: in_force

Any member of the New Hampshire national guard while on active state duty as provided in RSA 110-B:6 may drive a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in RSA 259:12-e, without being specifically licensed as a commercial driver by the director. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a member of the New Hampshire national guard may drive such vehicle pursuant to his duties with the national guard, provided he has been qualified by the national guard for the driving of a vehicle of that type.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:4-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 4-b
33:4-b Debt Limit; Computation.
Status: in_force

The debt limitations hereinbefore prescribed, except for counties, shall be based upon the applicable last locally assessed valuation of the municipality as last equalized by the commissioner of revenue administration under RSA 21-J:3, XIII and shall include the equalized value of property formerly taxed pursuant to the provisions of RSA 72:7; 72:15, I, V, VII, VIII, IX, X and XI; 72:16; 72:17; 73:26; 73:27 and 73:11 through 16 inclusive, all as amended, which was relieved from taxation by 1970, 5:3, 5:8 and 57:12, as determined under the provisions of RSA 71:11 as amended. Whenever several municipalities possessing the power to incur indebtedness cover or extend over identical territory, each such municipality shall so exercise the power to incur indebtedness under the foregoing limitations so that the aggregate net indebtedness of such municipalities shall not exceed 9.75 percent of the valuation of the taxable property as hereinbefore determined, except as provided for cooperative school districts under RSA 195:6. A written certificate signed by the commissioner of the department of revenue administration shall be conclusive evidence of the base valuation of municipalities for computing debt limits hereunder.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 460:4 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 460 / Section 4
460:4 Conveyance of Real Estate.
Status: in_force

A married woman of full age may convey her real estate. A married spouse, though not of full age, may join with her (his) husband or wife in release of homestead.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-B / Section 5
294-B:5 Second Offense.
Status: in_force

The continuance of such establishment after a first conviction shall be deemed a second offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-B / Section 6
415-B:6 Form of Premium Finance Agreement.
Status: in_force

I. A premium finance agreement shall: (a) Be dated and signed by or on behalf of the insured; and the printed portion of the agreement shall be in at least 8-point type; (b) Contain the name and place of business of the insurance agent or broker negotiating the related insurance contract; the name and residence or the place of business of the insured as specified by him; the name and place of business of the premium finance company to which payments are to be made; a brief description of the insurance contracts involved and the amount of the premium; and (c) Set forth the following items where applicable: (1) The total amount of the premiums, (2) The amount of the down payment, (3) The principal balance (the difference between (1) and (2)), (4) The amount of the interest or discount, (5) The balance payable by the insured (sum of (3) and (4)), and (6) The number of installments required, the amount of each installment expressed in dollars, and the due date or period of each installment. II. The items set out in subparagraph I(c) need not be stated in the sequence or order in which they appear, and additional items may be included to explain the computations made in determining the amount to be paid by the insured. III. A premium finance agreement may contain any provision not prohibited by this chapter or by order of the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:16 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 16
135-C:16 Withdrawal From Services; Rules.
Status: in_force

Subject to RSA 135-C:17, any client receiving service or treatment on a voluntary basis may at any time withdraw from the service or treatment or from any specific form of treatment. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the rights of minors to withdraw from service or treatment. The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, which limit the right of a client to withdraw completely from a receiving facility at night or on weekends and holidays. When a withdrawal is made against medical advice, the client shall be notified in writing of that fact and a copy of the notice shall be made a part of the client's record.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 545-A:8 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 545-A / Section 8
545-A:8 Defenses, Liability, and Protection of Transferee.
Status: in_force

I. A transfer or obligation is not voidable under RSA 545-A:4, I(a) against a person who took in good faith and for a reasonably equivalent value or against any subsequent transferee or obligee. II. Except as otherwise provided in this section, to the extent a transfer is voidable in an action by a creditor under RSA 545-A:7, I(a), the creditor may recover judgment for the value of the asset transferred, as adjusted under paragraph III, or the amount necessary to satisfy the creditor's claim, whichever is less. The judgment may be entered against: (a) The first transferee of the asset or the person for whose benefit the transfer was made; or (b) Any subsequent transferee other than a good faith transferee who took for value or from any subsequent transferee. III. If the judgment under paragraph II is based upon the value of the asset transferred, the judgment must be for an amount equal to the value of the asset at the time of the transfer, subject to adjustment as the equities may require. IV. Notwithstanding voidability of a transfer or an obligation under this chapter, a good-faith transferee or obligee is entitled, to the extent of the value given the debtor for the transfer or obligation, to (a) A lien on or a right to retain any interest in the asset transferred; (b) Enforcement of any obligation incurred; or (c) A reduction in the amount of the liability on the judgment. V. A transfer is not voidable under RSA 545-A:4, I(b) or RSA 545-A:5 if the transfer results from: (a) Termination of a lease upon default by the debtor when the termination is pursuant to the lease and applicable law; or (b) Enforcement of a security interest in compliance with Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. VI. A transfer is not voidable under RSA 545-A:5, II: (a) To the extent the insider gave new value to or for the benefit of the debtor after the transfer was made unless the new value was secured by a valid lien; (b) If made in the ordinary course of business or financial affairs of the debtor and the insider; or (c) If made pursuant to a good-faith effort to rehabilitate the debtor and the transfer secured present value given for that purpose as well as an antecedent debt of the debtor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-A:6-a — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-A / Section 6-a
362-A:6-a Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements for Renewable Generation Facilities.
Status: in_force

The owner, or a lessee responsible for payment of taxes, of a renewable generation facility and the municipality in which the facility is located may enter into a voluntary agreement to make a payment in lieu of taxes, pursuant to RSA 72:74.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 12
147:12 Sewer Fees.
Status: in_force

Nothing in the preceding sections shall be construed as permitting a rental, license, or other sewer fee that is unreasonable in the opinion of the local board of health.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:2-201 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 2-201
383-E:2-201 Definitions.
Status: in_force

(a) Each term defined under RSA 383-A shall have the same meaning for purposes of this chapter. (b) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Branch office" means a place or location, other than its main office, at which a credit union receives the money of its members on deposit and in payment of shares or makes loans or receives payments on loans, but shall not include an office that provides only administrative services or support for its activities. The commissioner may define by rule which administrative services or support for a credit union's activities would qualify for exemption from this definition and the procedure for requesting such exemption. (2) "Federal credit union" means a credit union chartered under federal law. (3) "Foreign credit union" means a credit union that is chartered by another state. (4) "State credit union" means a credit union chartered by this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:21 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 21
21:21 Land; Real Estate.
Status: in_force

I. The words "land," "lands" or "real estate" shall include lands, tenements, and hereditaments, and all rights thereto and interests therein. II. Manufactured housing as defined by RSA 674:31 shall be included in the term "real estate."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551:4 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551 / Section 4
551:4 Corporate Beneficiary.
Status: in_force

No will nor any part thereof shall be holden invalid, nor any witness thereto incompetent, by reason of any or all of the witnesses being, at the time of the execution or of the probate thereof, members of a corporation to which a devise or legacy is therein given.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:61 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 61
485:61 Rules for Water Conservation.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for water conservation practices for water users. These rules shall strike a reasonable balance between environmental, energy, and economic impacts and be consistent with current industry standards and practices for different types of water users. II. The water conservation rules in paragraph I of this section shall apply to all new permit applicants and applications for water withdrawals subject to the provisions of RSA 485:3, RSA 485:48, RSA 485-C:21, RSA 485-A:12, IV, and section 401 of the Clean Water Act. III. Water conservation rules shall be consistent with applicable state or federal rules and regulations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:52 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 52
281-A:52 Assignments; Exemption From Claims of Creditors; Attorneys' Fees.
Status: in_force

I. Claims for compensation under this chapter shall not be assignable, and the compensation and any claim for compensation shall be exempt from all claims of creditors except as provided in this section. Claims for payment by physicians, hospitals, and for other remedial care chargeable to the employee and rendered in connection with a compensated injury and claims of attorneys for services rendered an employee in prosecuting a claim under this chapter, when approved by the superior court, may be enforced against the compensation award in such manner as the superior court may direct. II. Claims for child support payments, pursuant to RSA 458-B, may be enforced against compensation awards.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:3-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 3-a
21-I:3-a Assistant Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of administrative services shall nominate an assistant commissioner as provided in RSA 21-I:2, II. The assistant commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. II. The assistant commissioner shall oversee the state budget office and shall perform such duties as are assigned by the commissioner. The assistant commissioner shall assume the duties of the commissioner in the event that the commissioner is unable for any reason to perform such duties. III. The salary of the assistant commissioner shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a, I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 234:5-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 234 / Section 5-a
234:5-a Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation and Bridge Aid Funds.
Status: in_force

In order to accommodate the early replacement or rehabilitation and lowest cost for municipal bridges that have been closed to vehicular traffic due to safety concerns, cities and towns may request the closed bridge be placed on the schedule for bridge aid funds from the state at the time of closure. If any municipal bridge is replaced or rehabilitated by the city or town at its cost prior to bridge aid funds being available, the state funding may come at a later date according to the bridge aid schedule provided that: I. The bridge was closed in accordance with department of transportation recommendations; II. The bridge is on the schedule for bridge aid funds; III. The bridge design is approved by the department of transportation; IV. Bridge aid funds are available in the year the bridge is scheduled to be replaced or rehabilitated; and V. The city or town agrees it has no legal or financial claim against the state if funds are not available in the year of the schedule for the bridge aid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 600-A:2 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 600-A / Section 2
600-A:2 Contents of Order Convening Multicounty Grand Jury.
Status: in_force

I. An order issued upon an application made pursuant to RSA 600-A:1 shall: (a) Convene a multicounty grand jury having statewide jurisdiction, or jurisdiction over all counties and judicial districts thereof requested in the application by the attorney general; (b) Designate a judge of a superior court to be supervising judge over such multicounty grand jury and provide that such judge shall, with respect to all proper activities of said multicounty grand jury, have jurisdiction over all counties or judicial districts thereof in the jurisdiction of said multicounty grand jury; (c) Designate the counties or judicial districts thereof which shall supply jurors and in what ratios; (d) Designate a location or locations for the multicounty grand jury proceeding; and (e) Provide for such other incidental arrangements as may be necessary. II. All matters to be included in such order shall be determined by the justice issuing the order in any manner which he deems appropriate, except that the supreme court may adopt general rules, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, establishing standard procedures for the convening of multicounty grand juries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:20-l — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 20-l
214:20-l Blood Testing on Certain Hunting Fatalities.
Status: in_force

When death or serious bodily injury occurs to any person in the course of a hunting related shooting or the result of target practice, the person or persons responsible shall be tested for blood alcohol content. A law enforcement officer shall request a licensed physician, registered nurse, certified physician associate, or qualified medical technician or medical technologist to withdraw blood from each person involved, provided that the officer has probable cause to believe that the person responsible was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled drug or any combination of controlled drug or alcohol. All tests made under this section shall be conducted by the forensic science laboratory established in RSA 106-B:2-a, or in any other laboratory capable of conducting such tests which is licensed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 as amended. A copy of any report of any such test shall be kept on file by the medical examiner. The filed report is not a public record under RSA 91-A. However, the report shall be made available to any person, including their legal representative, who is or may be involved in a civil, criminal or administrative action arising out of an accident in connection with which the test was performed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:23 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 23
149-I:23 Malicious Injury; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall wantonly or maliciously injure any part of any sewer system, stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge system, or sewage disposal plant shall be liable to pay treble damages to the owner thereof, and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:1-b — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 1-b
28:1-b Majority Vote Required.
Status: in_force

All rights, authority and powers of the county commissioners shall be exercised only by vote of a majority of the county commissioners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-C:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-C / Section 3
126-C:3 Contracts Authorized.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services may negotiate and enter into contracts on behalf of this state pursuant to Article III of the compact and may perform such contracts; provided that no funds, personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, or materials shall be pledged for, committed or used on account of any such contract, unless legally available therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-B:12 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-B / Section 12
359-B:12 Charges for Certain Disclosures.
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency shall make all disclosures pursuant to RSA 359-B:9 and furnish all consumer reports pursuant to RSA 359-B:11, VII, without charge to the consumer if, within 30 days after receipt by such consumer of a notification pursuant to RSA 359-B:15 or notification from a debt collection agency affiliated with such consumer reporting agency stating that the consumer's credit rating may be or has been adversely affected, the consumer makes a request under RSA 359-B:9 or 359-B:11, VII. Otherwise, the consumer reporting agency may impose a reasonable charge on the consumer for making disclosure to such consumer pursuant to RSA 359-B:9, the charge for which shall be indicated to the consumer prior to making disclosure; and for furnishing notifications, statements, summaries, or codifications to a person designated by the consumer pursuant to RSA 359-B:11, VII, the charge for which shall be indicated to the consumer prior to furnishing such information and shall not exceed the charge that the consumer reporting agency would impose on each designated recipient for a consumer report, except that no charge may be made for notifying such persons of the deletion of information which is found to be inaccurate or which can no longer be verified.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:156 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 156
231:156 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision or any rule or regulation thereunder made by the commissioner of transportation shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. Any person shall be liable for all damage occasioned thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:109 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 109
5-C:109 Aggregate Data.
Status: in_force

Statistics derived from vital records data shall be considered to be aggregate data if published by towns with a populations of or above 5500. Population estimates shall be derived from the most recent decennial census.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-B / Section 4
404-B:4 Construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose under RSA 404-B:2 which shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:39 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 39
149-M:39 Public Access.
Status: in_force

Any member of the public may request a certificate of compliance from a manufacturer or supplier of packaging or of a packaging component. The request shall be in writing and shall specifically state the packaging component or package information requested. A copy of the written request shall be provided to the department. The manufacturer or supplier of the package or packaging component shall respond in writing within 60 days of receiving such request. A copy of the response shall also be provided to the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:16 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 16
149-I:16 Assessment Installments.
Status: in_force

The mayor and aldermen of any city may, in their discretion, in making any assessment under this chapter, assess the same to be paid in annual installments extending over a period not exceeding 20 years, and in such case their assessment so made shall create a lien upon the land on account of which it is made and the lien of each installment so assessed shall continue for one year from October 1 of the year such installment becomes due.