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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-E:6 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-E / Section 6
99-E:6 Extraordinary Service Award Standard.
Status: in_force

I. A departmental award evaluation committee shall recommend such monetary or non-monetary recognition as it, within its discretion, concludes is appropriate for extraordinary service in the interest of the state that is either: (a) Outside of or beyond the scope of an employee's regular job responsibilities or functions and involves circumstances where only immediate action by the employee could avoid or avert probable harm to an individual, to property, or to the financial interests of the state; or (b) Within the scope of an employee's regular job responsibilities or functions and involved the demonstration of abilities or efforts greatly above and beyond any standard of performance expected of the employee. II. The state suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee shall recommend to the governor and council such monetary awards as it, within its discretion, concludes are appropriate for extraordinary service that meets the criteria of paragraph I. The state suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee shall either recommend to the governor and council such non-monetary recognition as the committee, within its discretion, concludes is appropriate for service that meets the criteria of paragraph I, or itself issue appropriate non-monetary recognition for such service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:117 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 117
265:117 Transporting Hazardous Materials or Wastes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding RSA 265:115 relative to the transportation of explosives, any person driving any vehicle transporting any hazardous materials or wastes upon a way shall at all times comply with rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 106-A:18.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:46 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 46
482:46 Application of Statutes.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 481:1-19, 482:85, and 482:91 shall apply to the facilities undertaken under the authority of this subdivision insofar as the same are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-D:8 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193-D / Section 8
193-D:8 Transfer Records; Notice.
Status: in_force

All elementary and secondary educational institutions, including academies, private schools, and public schools, shall upon request of the parent, pupil, or former pupil, furnish a complete school record for the pupil transferring into a new school system. Such record shall include, but not be limited to, records relating to any incidents involving suspension or expulsion, or delinquent or criminal acts, or any incident reports in which the pupil was charged with any act of theft, destruction, or violence in a safe school zone.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-A / Section 9
330-A:9 Organization and Meetings.
Status: in_force

I. The board shall hold regular annual meetings. Other meetings of the board shall be held at such times and upon such notice as the rules of the board provide. A majority of the members of the board who have been approved by the governor and council shall constitute a quorum. II. When a quorum is not available for just and timely resolution of a specific matter, former board members or advisory committee members may be appointed by the board to serve as acting board members for purposes of obtaining the minimum quorum in the resolution of that specific matter or when a particular profession cannot be represented in an adjudicatory hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:84 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 84
228:84 Capitalization of Franchises.
Status: in_force

The department shall have no power to authorize the capitalization, directly or indirectly, of any franchise to be a corporation, or of any franchise or any right to own, operate or enjoy any franchise whatever in excess of the amount (exclusive of any tax or annual charge) actually paid to the state or to a political subdivision thereof as a consideration for the grant of such franchise or right, all such franchises, rights and privileges being granted in the public interest only, and not justly subject to capitalization against the public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:158 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 158
261:158 Exemption for Publicly Owned and Emergency Vehicles.
Status: in_force

No fee shall be charged for a permit to register any of the following: I. Any motor vehicle owned by a nonprofit organization and used exclusively without charge for emergency purposes. II. Any motor vehicle owned or driven by the state or by any county, city, town or school district. III. Any motor vehicle owned or driven by any volunteer fire department. IV. Any motor vehicle owned or driven by any public or private educational institution which is used for the purpose of student driver training.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:29 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 29
378:29 Adjustment.
Status: in_force

Temporary rates so fixed, determined, and prescribed under this subdivision shall be effective until the final determination of the rate proceeding, unless terminated sooner by the commission. In every proceeding in which temporary rates are fixed, determined, and prescribed under this subdivision, the commission shall consider the effect of such rates in fixing, determining, and prescribing rates to be thereafter demanded or received by such public utility on final determination of the rate proceeding. If, upon final disposition of the issues involved in such proceeding, the rates as finally determined are in excess of the rates prescribed in such temporary order, then such public utility shall be permitted to amortize and recover, by means of a temporary increase over and above the rates finally determined, such sum as shall represent the difference between the gross income obtained from the rates prescribed in such temporary order and the ross income which would have been obtained under the rates finally determined if applied during the period such temporary order was in effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-F:8 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-F / Section 8
195-F:8 Additional Accounts.
Status: in_force

The bank may establish such additional and further reserves or such other funds or accounts as may be, in its discretion, necessary, desirable or convenient to further the accomplishment of the purposes of the bank delineated under this chapter or to comply with the provisions of any agreement made by or any resolution of the bank.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:50-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 50-a
12-G:50-a Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall abandon any vessel at any time on or in state tidal waters. Any vessel found unattended in a sunken, beached, or drifting condition, or otherwise anchored and unattended in such a manner as to pose a threat to navigation or the safety of the public or other vessels shall be deemed abandoned by the owner. II. No person shall place any mooring in state tidal waters without a permit issued by the division pursuant to this chapter and any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. III. No person shall moor, make fast, or otherwise secure a vessel to a mooring located in state tidal waters unless: (a) The owner of the vessel has secured a mooring permit from the division authorizing such vessel to be secured to such mooring; (b) The owner of the vessel has been directed by, or otherwise has secured the permission of, the chief harbor master, the deputy chief harbor master, a harbor master, or an assistant harbor master to secure such vessel to such mooring; or (c) Failure to secure such vessel to such mooring would otherwise present an imminent and substantial hazard to navigation or to the safety of any passenger on such vessel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:2-f — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 2-f
41:2-f Revocation.
Status: in_force

A town which has voted to adopt the provisions of this chapter may rescind its action in the same manner, and the provisions of RSA 41:2-d of this chapter so far as applicable apply. The question "Are you in favor of eliminating the board of assessors as elected officers?" shall be printed on the ballot, in accordance with RSA 59:12-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 111:19 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 111 / Section 19
111:19 Oath of Enlisted Men.
Status: in_force

The oath to be taken upon enlistment in the state guard shall be substantially in the form now prescribed for enlisted men of the national guard, substituting the words "New Hampshire State Guard" where necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613:1 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613 / Section 1
613:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

I. "Witness" as used in this chapter shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution, or proceeding. II. The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia. III. The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order, or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:4-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 4-a
193:4-a Tuition Liability; Dual Enrollment.
Status: in_force

Any district shall be liable for the tuition of any child who as a resident of the district has been assigned to attend public school in another district in accordance with an approved dual enrollment plan; such payment shall be made as provided in RSA 193:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:8-kk — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 8-kk
292:8-kk Reports Required.
Status: in_force

I. When any institution of higher learning ceases the regular conduct of instruction, 2 certified transcripts and an electronic copy of the same for each student who was registered for instruction at the institution shall be forwarded to the commission together with a course catalogue for each year in which the institution operated, and an explanation of the institution's credit and grading system. The commission shall preserve these records for 50 years and upon request of the individual concerned, shall furnish a certified copy of the individual's record. The fee for each record so furnished to be paid to the commission shall be sufficient to cover related costs. II. All transcript request fees collected by the commission under this section shall be deposited into the higher education fund established in RSA 21-N:8-a, III and shall be used for managing the storage and retrieval of closed school transcripts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:72-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 72-a
236:72-a Business Directional Sign Permit Fee.
Status: in_force

For any new official business directional signs authorized after July 14, 1987, and beginning April 1, 1988, for all official business directional signs authorized by the commissioner to serve privately owned businesses, an annual permit fee of $10 shall be collected by the commissioner. Permits shall expire on April 1 following the date of issue or renewal and fees shall not be pro-rated. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the highway fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:21-j — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 21-j
284:21-j Establishment.
Status: in_force

I. The state treasurer shall credit all moneys received from the lottery commission under RSA 284, RSA 287-D, and RSA 287-E, and interest received on such moneys, to a special fund from which the treasurer shall pay all expenses of the commission incident to the administration of this subdivision and all administration and enforcement expenses of racing and charitable gaming under RSA 284, RSA 287-D, and RSA 287-E. Any balance left in such fund after such expenses are paid shall be deposited in the education trust fund established under RSA 198:39. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the lottery commission, the commission may request, with prior approval of the legislative fiscal committee, that the governor and council authorize the transfer of funds from the sweepstakes fund for expenses related to retirement and health benefits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 595-A:8 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 595-A / Section 8
595-A:8 Assistants.
Status: in_force

An officer executing a search warrant may take with him suitable assistants and suffer no others to be with him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:7 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 7
622:7 Duties of Commissioner of Corrections.
Status: repealed

It shall be the duty of the commissioner of corrections: I. To receive, safely keep, and employ in the prisons all convicts pursuant to their sentence and until discharged according to law. The commissioner may employ convicts outside of the prison walls, upon terms to be prescribed by the commissioner. A prisoner, while so employed, or while going to or from the prisons in connection with such employment, shall be deemed to be in prison as far as all laws relating to escape, attempts to escape, and aiding escape are concerned. II. To have the custody and superintendence of all persons confined in the prisons, and of all property belonging thereto. III. To obey and enforce all orders, bylaws, and regulations which the commissioner may make for the management of the prisons. IV. To command the military guard for the prisons. V. To be the fiscal officer of the prisons. VI. To keep a regular and true account upon the books of the prisons of all money received and expended on account of the prisons and of all their concerns. VII. Not to be a contractor for the prisons and not to be interested in any contract therewith. VIII. [Repealed.] IX. To conduct and manage the industries at the prisons. X. To conduct and manage the educational program of the prisons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:153 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 153
231:153 Disposal of Brush.
Status: in_force

If any cut brush has been left within the limits of any public highway for a longer period than 30 days the director, division of forests and lands, department of natural and cultural resources, may complete the removal or disposal of such brush and assess the costs thereof against the party authorizing or causing such nuisance. If the said costs are not paid within a reasonable time they may be recovered in an action brought by the attorney general upon complaint of the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:19 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 19
651:19 Release for Purpose of Gainful Employment, Rehabilitation, or Home Confinement.
Status: in_force

I. A sentencing court may recommend at the time of sentencing, or the superintendent of the county correctional facility may, at any time during the sentence, allow any person who has been committed to a correctional institution other than state prison under a criminal sentence to be released therefrom for the purpose of obtaining and working at gainful employment, for the performance of uncompensated public service as provided in RSA 651:68-70, under the terms of a day reporting program, provided the correctional facility has a day reporting program, or to serve the sentence under home confinement, provided the correctional facility has a home confinement program. II. If the sentencing court recommends a person for release and the superintendent determines the person is inappropriate for such release, the court shall be notified and, at the request of the defendant, a hearing may be scheduled. III. If the sentencing court does not include a recommendation for release pursuant to paragraph I in its order, but at any time during the sentence the superintendent deems such a release to be conducive to the person's rehabilitation, the court and the prosecutor shall be notified and, at the request of the prosecutor, a hearing may be scheduled. The decision of the superintendent for release under this paragraph shall stand unless, following the hearing, the court orders otherwise. IV. In any case, the defendant shall first serve 14 consecutive days prior to eligibility for home confinement, or for such other purpose as the court or the superintendent may deem conducive to his or her rehabilitation, for such times or intervals of time and under such terms and conditions as the rules and regulations of the correctional facility may allow or as the court may order. Any part of a day spent in the free community, or in home confinement, under such a release order shall be counted as a full day toward the serving of the sentence unless otherwise provided by the court. If a person violates the terms and conditions laid down for his or her conduct, custody, and employment, he or she shall be returned to the correctional facility. The superintendent may then require that the balance of the person's sentence be spent in actual confinement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 503:7 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 503 / Section 7
503:7 Judgment.
Status: in_force

At the hearing, the technical rules of evidence shall not apply but the justice may admit any evidence he deems material and proper. Judgment shall be entered for the prevailing party and, if the plaintiff recovers, his costs and interest shall be awarded to him in addition to the judgment in his behalf. In awarding judgment, the justice may provide for payment thereof in installments. The court shall render judgment for the plaintiff when the defendant fails to appear pursuant to said notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-A:11 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-A / Section 11
77-A:11 Taxpayer Records.
Status: in_force

Every business organization shall: I. Keep such records as may be necessary to determine the amount of its liability under this chapter and to determine whether the compensation claimed as a deduction under RSA 77-A:4, III is reasonable; II. Preserve such records for the period of 3 years or until any litigation or prosecution hereunder is finally determined; III. Make such records available for inspection by the commissioner or authorized agents, upon demand, at reasonable times during regular business hours. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties imposed under RSA 21-J:39. IV. Any taxpayer records obtained or inspected by the commissioner or his or her agents for the purpose of conducting an audit of the taxpayer's compliance or liability under this chapter shall be kept confidential and not disclosed for any purpose unless required by law. V. In any judicial proceeding under this chapter, all taxpayer records and related pleadings shall remain sealed and not disclosed to any non-party to the proceeding for any purpose unless required by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:58 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 58
167:58 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Abuse" means provider practices that are inconsistent with sound fiscal, business, or medical practices, and result in an unnecessary cost to the medicaid program, or in reimbursement for services that are above those actually rendered, that are not medically necessary, or that fail to meet professionally recognized standards for health care. I-a. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. II. "Data" means information of any kind in any form, including computer software as defined in RSA 638:16, VI. III. "Department" means the department of health and human services. IV. "Fraud" means an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or some other person. It includes any act that constitutes fraud under New Hampshire criminal code, RSA title LXII. V. "Provider" means any individual, partnership, corporation or entity furnishing services under a written contract with the department. VI. "Suspension" means the removal of a provider from participation in the medicaid program for not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months. VII. "Termination" means the removal of a provider from participation in the medicaid program for an indefinite period of time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:74 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 74
310-A:74 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: I. The practice of land surveying principles by a licensed professional engineer which shall include those support surveying activities which may be required to aid, verify, or facilitate the sound conception, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of engineering projects by persons licensed under this chapter, but shall exclude the surveying of real property for the establishment or reestablishment of land boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, and the dependent or independent surveys or resurveys of the public land survey system. II. The work of an employee or a surveyor in training for a person holding a license under this subdivision, or an employee of a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I, done under the direct responsibility, checking, and supervision of a person holding a license under this subdivision or a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I; III. The practice of officers and employees of the government of the United States while engaged within this state in the practice of land surveying for the government; or IV. The practice of surveying principles necessary in carrying out forest management practices, including the remarking of established boundaries and the establishment of new interior boundaries of a forest property, but not to include the establishment of boundaries common to another owner where the corners or boundary is unknown. V. Preparation of mortgage plot plans and mortgage inspection reports, provided that: (a) Any drawings prepared in connection with such plans or reports shall include the conspicuously-placed legend in 24 point or larger type: "This drawing is not a survey/For mortgage purposes only," or language which is substantially the same. (b) Any such drawing shall not bear any professional seal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 85:17 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 85 / Section 17
85:17 Of Collector.
Status: in_force

Selectmen issuing any extent against a collector shall indemnify him against all costs and expenses arising to him by reason of any extent issued against him by the state or county treasurer for the same tax.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-E:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-E / Section 1
408-E:1 Purpose and Scope.
Status: in_force

This chapter specifically permits life insurance companies to issue funding agreements as a type of insurance business permitted under authority of RSA 401:1, III and establishes standards for the regulation of funding agreements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:25 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 25
41:25 Fees.
Status: in_force

I. Town clerks shall be entitled to a minimum fee of $2 for recording a bill of conditional sale, a personal property mortgage or for a copy of any public records in his or her custody except copies of vital statistics, for recording writs of attachment, discharging a mortgage on the margin of a record or for recording an assignment thereof, provided, however, that each town, at the annual town meeting, may determine the rate and amount of compensation, in lieu of statutory fees, in combination with a portion of statutory fees or just statutory fees, to be allowed to the town clerk for his or her services. II. Town clerks shall deposit all fees received with the town treasurer or in a municipal account controlled by the town treasurer at least monthly, or as directed by the selectmen, for the use of the town. In the event that any portion of the town clerk's compensation consists of statutory fees, the clerk shall submit an invoice for the amount of those fees to the treasurer, who shall pay out that amount to the clerk, notwithstanding RSA 32.