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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:46 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 46
41:46 Duties.
Status: in_force

Overseers of public welfare shall keep full and accurate records of the assisted persons fully supported, the persons relieved and partially supported, and the travelers and vagrants lodged at the expense of their respective towns, together with the amounts paid by them for such support and relief, and shall make an annual return of the number of said persons supported and relieved, with the cost of such support and relief, to the department of health and human services, on or before July 1 in each year, on blanks furnished by said department. The commissioner of the department of health and human services may designate an overseer of public welfare to act on his behalf in the administration of old age assistance, aid to families with dependent children and aid to the permanently and totally disabled. Actions of such overseers shall be limited to assisting applicants to complete applications, verifying statements on applications and recertifying recipients as required by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:91 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 91
184:91 Procedure.
Status: in_force

Before denial or revocation of a producer permit the commissioner shall give written notice stating that such action is contemplated and giving reasons therefor. Such notice shall appoint a time of hearing and shall be sent by certified mail. On the day of hearing the producer may present such evidence as he deems fit before the milk sanitation board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153-A:29 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153-A / Section 29
153-A:29 Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subdivision, "automated external defibrillator" means a medical device which combines a heart monitor and defibrillator and: I. Has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; II. Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation; III. Is capable of determining whether defibrillation should be performed; and IV. Automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual's heart, upon determination that defibrillation should be performed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 137-L:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 137-L / Section 8
137-L:8 Immunity.
Status: in_force

Any person reporting information to the POLST registry or acting on information obtained from the POLST registry in good faith shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the reporting of information to the POLST registry or acting on information obtained from the POLST registry.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:49 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 49
304-A:49 Registered Office; Registered Agent.
Status: in_force

I. Each registered limited liability partnership and foreign registered limited liability partnership shall have and maintain in New Hampshire: (a) A registered office that may be the same as any of its places of business; and (b) A registered agent, which agent may be: (1) An individual who resides in this state and whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (2) A corporation organized or authorized under RSA 292, RSA 293-A, or RSA 294-A whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (3) A limited liability company formed or authorized under RSA 304-C whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (4) A limited liability partnership formed or authorized under RSA 304-A:44 whose business office is identical with the registered office. II. A registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership may change its registered office or registered agent, or both, by filing with the secretary of state a notice of change of name or address of registered agent or registered office setting forth: (a) The name of the registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership. (b) The street address of its current registered office. (c) If the street address of its registered office is to be changed, the street address to which the registered office is to be changed. (d) The name and address of its current registered agent. (e) If its registered agent is to be changed, the name of its successor registered agent. (f) That after the change or changes are made, the street addresses of its registered office and the business office of its registered agent will be identical. III. A registered agent of a registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership may resign as registered agent by executing and filing a written notice of resignation with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall mail a copy of the notice to the registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership at its principal office. The appointment of the registered agent terminates on the thirty-first day after filing of the notice with the secretary of state or on the appointment of a successor registered agent, whichever occurs first. The notice of resignation may include a statement that the registered office is also discontinued. IV. If a registered agent changes its address to another place in this state, it may change the address of the registered office of any registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership for which it is a registered agent by filing a statement with the secretary of state as required by RSA 304-A:49, II, except that the statement need be signed only by the registered agent. The statement shall recite that a copy of it has been mailed to the registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 157-A:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 157-A / Section 4
157-A:4 New Boiler and Pressure Vessel Installation.
Status: in_force

No boiler or pressure vessel which does not conform to the applicable codes and amendments thereto and the rules adopted by the commissioner governing new construction and installation shall be installed and operated in this state unless the boiler or pressure vessel is of special design or construction, and is not inconsistent with the spirit and safety objectives of such codes and rules, in which case a special installation and operating permit may at the commissioner's discretion be granted by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:19 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 19
284:19 Rules of Racing.
Status: in_force

The lottery commission shall have the power to make and adopt rules of racing including rules providing for the licensing, supervising, disciplining, suspending, fining and barring from racing, on any tracks under the jurisdiction of the lottery commission, of horses, owners, breeders, authorized agents, sub-agents, nominators, trainers, jockeys, jockey apprentices, jockey agents, and any other persons, organizations, associations, or corporations, the activities of whom affect the conduct and operation of running or harness horse races at racetracks under the jurisdiction of the lottery commission. At such tracks no person shall enter a horse or participate in any running or harness horse race or meet as an owner, agent, nominator, trainer, jockey, jockey apprentice, or jockey agent within the state without having first procured from the lottery commission a license so to act, and paying such fees as the lottery commission may determine to be reasonable and proper. The lottery commission, for proper cause, may issue a temporary license for a period not to exceed 10 days to any person to enable such person on behalf of an owner who is not present in this state to enter a horse or so participate in any running or harness horse race or meet. Such licenses may be revoked by the lottery commission at any time for cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:7 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 7
265:7 Permits for Construction Equipment.
Status: in_force

The board or officer having charge of a way or in the case of a state way or way determined by the state highway department to be a through route, the state highway commissioner may issue a permit for the use of construction equipment upon such a way. Such permit shall limit the time within which it shall be in force and during which the ways may be used and shall contain any provisions or conditions necessary for the protection of such ways from injury.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:28 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 28
158:28 Sale or Installation of Heaters.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of this section, "unvented space heater" means any heating appliance, either wick, wickless, or pot burner type, which uses oil, gas, or kerosene for fuel, is either stationary or portable, and the products of combustion of which are not directly conducted to the outside of the building via a chimney connector pipe. II. No person shall sell, offer for sale, install, or operate an unvented space heater that does not comply with the standards established pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section shall prevent the sale, installation, or use of: (a) Flameless catalyst type heaters; or (b) Unvented space heaters used as antiques or curios, provided they are rendered inoperative. III. The commissioner of safety shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Approval, installation, and operation of unvented space heaters. (b) Safekeeping, safe storage, and safe handling of any fuel recommended by the manufacturer of any approved unvented space heater for use in such space heater. IV. The state fire marshal may test or cause to be tested, at the expense of the manufacturer, any type or brand of unvented space heater proposed for sale or distribution in this state to ensure that such heater meets the standards established pursuant to this section. V. Any person who violates this section or any rule adopted pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:28 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 28
104:28 Liability for Deputy's Conduct.
Status: in_force

The sheriff is liable for the official conduct of his deputies respectively. If a deputy is discharged, the sheriff's liability shall continue until the discharge and certificate of service thereof are recorded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-Q:2 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-Q / Section 2
358-Q:2 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

In addition to the penalty under RSA 358-Q:1, IV, any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy or power set forth in RSA 358-A may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The department of justice shall maintain and make available for inspection a record of the violations of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:55 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 55
230:55 Notice of Finding.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner of transportation shall alter or relocate any portion of any class I or class II highway, and finds that there is no further occasion to use such portion for class I or class II highway purposes for property acquired by the state in 1945 or earlier, the commissioner shall post notice of such finding in 2 public places in the town in which land is situate and give notice in writing to the selectmen of such town. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner may discontinue any right-of-way, or portion thereof, that was laid out by the state and declare property acquired after 1945 as surplus and dispose of it in accordance with RSA 4:39-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:19-e — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 19-e
21-I:19-e Energy Cost Savings Revert to General Fund.
Status: in_force

At the end of each biennium, 50 percent of the general funds remaining in an agency's energy costs budget shall revert to the state energy investment fund established in RSA 21-I:19-f. All remaining budgeted energy funds shall revert to the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-Q:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-Q / Section 7
126-Q:7 Exemption From Taxes.
Status: in_force

The association shall be exempt from payment of all fees and all taxes levied by this state or any of its subdivisions, except taxes levied on real property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-A:10 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-A / Section 10
200-A:10 Prospective Application of Repayment Provisions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 200-A:7 and 8 shall apply only to recipients whose enrollment in medical school commenced in 1972 or any year thereafter. Any recipient under the provisions of this chapter whose enrollment in medical school commenced prior to 1972 may voluntarily make repayment to the state of all or any part of the funds paid by the state in his behalf.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:29-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 29-a
402:29-a Lawful Distributions.
Status: in_force

I. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit the acquisition by a domestic company of other or additional securities or property if received as a dividend or as a lawful distribution of assets, or upon a debt or judgment, or under a lawful and bona fide agreement of bulk reinsurance, merger, or consolidation, or if acquired by it through the exercise of warrants, options, or similar rights to acquire securities received by it in accordance with this subdivision. II. Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent any company from entering into an agreement for the purpose of protecting the interests of the company in securities lawfully held by it, or for the purpose of reorganization of a corporation which issued securities so held, and from depositing such securities with a committee or depositaries appointed under such agreement, nor from accepting stock, bonds, or other securities or other property which may be distributed pursuant to any such agreement, or to any plan of reorganization or arrangement. III. No provision of this subdivision shall prevent any company from acquiring or holding any property acquired in satisfaction of any debt previously contracted, or that shall be obtained by sale or foreclosure of any security held by it. Any security or property so acquired which is not otherwise an eligible investment under this subdivision shall be disposed of within 5 years from date of acquisition, unless within such period the security or property has attained to the standard of eligibility, except that any security or personal property acquired under any agreement of bulk reinsurance, merger, or consolidation may be retained for a longer period if so provided in the plan for such reinsurance, merger, or consolidation. The commissioner may grant from time to time reasonable extensions of the period within which an insurer shall dispose of any such property or security.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:155 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 155
282-A:155 Interstate Collections.
Status: in_force

The courts of this state shall entertain actions in the name of the commissioner to collect benefits, contributions or interest thereon for which liability has accrued under the employment security law of any other state or of the federal government. The commissioner shall have the authority to collect any such debt by civil action in any manner provided for the collection of contributions in RSA 282-A:141-156.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 12
146-C:12 Federal Assistance and Private Funds.
Status: repealed

I. To implement this chapter, the commissioner is authorized on behalf of the state, with the approval of the governor and council, to apply for and accept any federal assistance which may become available for the purpose of this chapter, whether in the form of loan or grant or otherwise, to accept the provision of any federal legislation for such assistance, to enter into, act, and implement contracts in connection with such assistance, or to act as agent for the federal government in connection with such assistance. The commissioner shall accept and expend funds from the leaking underground storage tank trust fund established by 26 U.S.C. section 9508 in accordance with applicable federal law, the regulations adopted under such law, and the contract or contracts providing for federal assistance, notwithstanding any contrary provision of state law. The commissioner may also utilize any private funds which may be made available for the purposes of this chapter. II. Cost recovered monies originally expended from the federal leaking underground storage tank trust fund shall be deposited into the oil pollution control fund, established in RSA 146-A:11-a and accounted for separately. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:152 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 152
310-A:152 Certificates; Seals.
Status: in_force

The office shall issue a license upon payment of the license fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification, to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this subdivision. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee and have a serial number. The issuance of a license shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the license is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed landscape architect while the license remains valid. Each licensee shall upon licensure obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend, "licensed landscape architect." All papers or documents involving the practice of landscape architecture under this subdivision, when issued or filed for public record, shall be dated, and bear the signature and seal of the licensed professional who prepared or had responsibility for and approved them. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for the licensee to stamp or seal any documents with such seal after the license of the licensee has expired or has been revoked, unless such license shall have been renewed, reinstated, or reissued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:70 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 70
402:70 Regulations; Reports.
Status: in_force

The New Hampshire State Firemen's Association shall make and observe just and equitable rules, bylaws and regulations for the proper apportionment and disbursement of such fund, subject to the approval of the governor and council. It shall, through its president and treasurer, make a full and detailed report of its disposal of such fund and file the same with the secretary of state in the month of May annually.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:21 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 21
482-A:21 Excavating and Dredging.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall excavate, remove, or dredge any bank, flat, marsh, swamp, or lake bed that lies below the natural mean high water level of any public waters of this state, except as provided in this subdivision. For the purposes of this subdivision, "public waters" are defined as all natural ponds of more than 10 acres. Upon the request of the owner of land abutting any public waters, the division shall determine the natural mean high water level of the abutting public water. II. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to: (a) Any land above the natural mean high water level of public waters. (b) Any land below any artificially created high water level of any body of water. (c) Projects classified as minor or minimum impact under rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 482-A:11 which exclusively involve excavation or dredging within a great pond, and no other associated major project activities requiring a permit pursuant to RSA 482-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:56 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 56
275:56 Employee Access to Personnel Files.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph III, every employer shall provide a reasonable opportunity for any employee who so requests to inspect such employee's personnel file and further, upon request, provide such employee with a copy of all or part of such file. An employer may only charge the employee a fee reasonably related to the cost of supplying the requested documents. II. If, upon inspection of his personnel file, an employee disagrees with any of the information contained in such file, and the employee and employer cannot agree upon removal or correction of such information, then the employee may submit a written statement explaining his version of the information together with evidence supporting such version. Such statement shall be maintained as part of the employee's personnel file and shall be included in any transmittal of the file to a third party and shall be included in any disclosure of the contested information made to a third party. III. The provisions of this section shall not require the disclosure of: (a) Information in the personnel file of a requesting employee who is the subject of an investigation at the time of his request if disclosure of such information would prejudice law enforcement; or (b) Information relating to a government security investigation. IV. Health, fitness, lifestyle, and other information obtained from employees by their employer or the employer's agents for purposes of providing employees with a health risk assessment or other wellness program shall not be considered personnel records, shall not be retained in an employee personnel file, and shall be inadmissible in any proceedings under RSA 281-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-B:30 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-B / Section 30
293-B:30 Insurance Not Affected.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be interpreted to limit or to enlarge the power of any state-chartered or federally-chartered financial institution to engage in the business of insurance or in any activity requiring licensing under RSA 401 or RSA 405.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 369:3 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 369 / Section 3
369:3 Application for Leave to Issue.
Status: in_force

Any such public utility which may apply to the commission for authority to issue such securities shall file with its application a statement in reasonable detail, showing the actual cost already incurred and the estimated cost to be incurred for any of the purposes for which such securities are to be issued and the actual cost already incurred and the estimated cost to be incurred for such purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:13-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 13-b
189:13-b School Bus Driver Criminal History Records Check.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall complete a criminal history records check on all school bus or school transportation vehicle drivers as would school administrative units, school districts, and chartered public schools pursuant to RSA 189:13-a. II. The selected applicant for employment or designated volunteer with a school administrative unit, school district, chartered public school, or public academy in a school bus driver or school transportation vehicle position shall submit to the department a criminal history records release form, as provided by the division of state police, which authorizes the division of state police to conduct a criminal history records check through its state records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and to release a report of the applicant's criminal history record information, including confidential criminal history record information, to the background check coordinator of the department, as described in RSA 21-N:8-a, I-a.