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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 635:5 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 635 / Section 5
635:5 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who is found removing, defacing or destroying any sign, poster or property of another shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. II. Any person who knowingly places a sign or poster prohibiting certain physical activity on the land pursuant to RSA 635:4 on any land for which the person knows that he or she has no legal right nor any reasonable basis for belief of having such a right, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor; except that notwithstanding RSA 651:2, the person shall be fined $200 for a first offense or $500 for a second or subsequent offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 5
21-H:5 Internal Structure.
Status: in_force

I. For its internal structure the department shall adhere to the following standard terms: (a) The principal unit of the department shall be the division, and each division shall be headed by a director. (b) The principal unit of the division shall be the bureau, and each bureau shall be headed by an administrator. (c) The principal unit of the bureau shall be the section, and each section shall be headed by a supervisor. (d) If further subdivision is necessary, a section may be divided into units known as subsections, and each subsection shall be headed by a chief. II. Whenever the commissioner determines that the administration of the functions of the department may be more efficiently performed by eliminating, merging, or consolidating existing statutory internal units, or by establishing a new division, he shall present a plan to the general court for its consideration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-A:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-A / Section 1
14-A:1 Vacancy in Committee Chairman.
Status: in_force

If the office of chairman of a committee of either branch of the general court becomes vacant for any reason at any time after the adjournment of the biennial session and before the dissolution of the general court under the constitution, the presiding officer of the branch of the general court in which the vacancy occurs may appoint a chairman to fill the vacancy from among any of the members of the committee in which the vacancy exists.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:7-705 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 7-705
383-B:7-705 Automated Teller Machines; Fee Disclosure.
Status: in_force

(a) A depository bank may own and operate automated teller machines in any location within or without the state. An automated teller machine is not a branch. A depository bank is not required to file a notice or application with the commissioner to establish, own or operate an automated teller machine. No fee shall be charged by a depository bank for the use of an automated teller machine unless the amount of the fee is disclosed clearly and conspicuously: (1) On a sign posted on the automated teller machine or in clear view of a customer while using the automated teller machine; or (2) Electronically during the course of the transaction in a manner that permits the user to cancel the transaction without incurring the fee. (b) The depository bank shall not be required to include in a disclosure under subsection (a) any fee that any company may charge the user under separate agreement with the user for engaging in such transaction. (c) This section shall apply to automated teller machines owned or operated by foreign banks in this state. (d) For the purposes of this section, "automated teller machine" means any terminal, machine, or device that dispenses cash or its equivalent to a user or enables a user to engage in any electronic financial transaction involving an account of the user at any depository bank.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-J:1 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-J / Section 1
490-J:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the New Hampshire collaborative law act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:9-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 9-b
4:9-b Committee Established; Special Account.
Status: in_force

I. A committee is established to oversee the law enforcement memorial. The committee shall approve any changes in the memorial, including the addition of names to the memorial. The committee, through the New Hampshire law enforcement community, shall privately raise all the money necessary for maintenance of the law enforcement memorial. The committee shall have the authority to expend the money which is raised without the approval of the governor and the council. The governor is authorized to accept for the committee, in the name of the state, the gifts of money which are donated to maintain the memorial. II. The gifts of money which are donated to maintain the memorial shall be placed in a special nonlapsing account in the state treasury, to be expended for the purposes of the law enforcement memorial. Any money remaining in the special account after construction of the memorial is completed shall be used for the care, maintenance, and repair of, and additions to, the memorial, or for any other purpose deemed appropriate by the committee. III. Any site changes in the memorial shall be made under the supervision of the administrator of the division of plant and property, in the department of administrative services, according to the provisions of RSA 4:9-a, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:45 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 45
568:45 Effect.
Status: in_force

The estate of the debtor shall vest in the judge of probate and such assignee and his successors as may be appointed as in other cases, and the debtor may also be ordered to execute an assignment, and further proceedings shall be had as in cases of voluntary assignment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:4-b — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 4-b
205:4-b Early Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property.
Status: in_force

An authority may, with the approval of the governing body (or agency designated by it or empowered by law so to act) of the municipality in which the real property lies, and prior to the approval of a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project including such real property, (1) acquire any real property constituting the whole or any part or parts of any area which it has determined to be an area necessary for its purposes under this chapter, as amended, and for which it is preparing a redevelopment plan for a redevelopment project and clear the areas so acquired, and (2) dispose of said real property at any time after acquisition in the manner provided in RSA 205:5 and subject to the provisions of any redevelopment plan which may later be approved for the area of any redevelopment project including such real property. For the acquisition and disposition of any such real property an authority shall have all the rights, powers, privileges and immunities that are granted to the authority in this chapter with respect to any real property included in a redevelopment project for which a redevelopment plan has been approved as provided in RSA 205:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463:19-b — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463 / Section 19-b
463:19-b Settlements on Behalf of Minors or Judgments or Decrees in Favor of Minors.
Status: in_force

Settlements, judgments, or decrees, of any suit or claim brought on behalf of a minor by a parent or next friend shall be approved by the superior or district court in which the action is pending or to which a writ may be made returnable as follows: I. If the net amount, as defined in RSA 463:2, VI, or the portion thereof, to be paid to the minor while still a minor, exceeds $10,000: (a) Superior court or district court approval of settlements, including structured settlements, is required. The superior or district court shall require proof in the form of a certified statement from the probate court that the guardian ad litem, parent, next friend, or other person who receives money on behalf of the minor has been appointed guardian of the estate of such minor and is subject to the duties prescribed under RSA 463:19. (b) In the case of a judgment or decree, the superior or district court shall, before making any orders for payment, require proof in the form of a certified statement from the probate court that the guardian ad litem, parent, next friend, or other person who receives money on behalf of the minor has been appointed guardian of the estate of such minor and is subject to the duties prescribed under RSA 463:19. II. For any net amount, as defined in RSA 463:2, VI, which is to be paid to the minor after the minor attains the age of majority: (a) The superior court or district court may require approval, for good cause shown, of settlements, including structured settlements. (b) The superior court or district court may make further orders regarding distribution for good cause shown in the case of a judgment or decree.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 11:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 11 / Section 4
11:4 Accounts.
Status: in_force

The agencies designated to administer the Catherine Fiske Legacy for the benefit of the state hospital, the Jacob Kimball Legacy for the benefit of the state hospital, and the Teachers Institute Trust Fund for the promotion of education shall keep appropriate bookkeeping records, showing on an annual basis the amount of each trust fund and the profits and income allocable to each trust. A copy of such records shall be approved annually by the governor and council and filed with the state treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-A:18 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-A / Section 18
77-A:18 Certifications for Dissolution, Withdrawal and Good Standing.
Status: in_force

I. (a) No corporation and no limited liability company organized under any law of this state may transfer property to its shareholders pursuant to RSA 293-A:14.05(a) or to its members and managers pursuant to RSA 304-C:141 until all taxes, interest, and penalties imposed upon the corporation or limited liability company under this chapter have been fully paid and a certificate of dissolution shall have been obtained from the commissioner of revenue administration that no returns, tax, interest, or penalties for taxes administered by the department are due and unpaid. (b) A corporation or limited liability company wishing to transfer property to its shareholders pursuant to RSA 293-A:14.05(a) or to its members or managers pursuant to RSA 304-C:141 shall submit a written request containing the complete corporate or limited liability company name and identification number and accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $30 to the commissioner of revenue administration. This fee shall be deposited into the general fund. If, after reviewing the corporation's or limited liability company's records, the commissioner determines that no returns, tax, interest, or penalties for taxes administered by the department are due and unpaid, the commissioner shall prepare a certificate in accordance with subparagraph (a). II. A business organization wishing to obtain a statement for withdrawal, in accordance with RSA 293-A:15.20(b)(6) or RSA 304-C:179, shall submit a written request containing the complete corporate or limited liability company name and identification number and accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $30 to the commissioner of revenue administration. This fee shall be deposited into the general fund. If, after reviewing the business organization's records, the commissioner determines that no returns, tax, interest, or penalties for taxes administered by the department are due and unpaid, the commissioner shall prepare a statement for withdrawal for the purposes required under RSA 293-A:15.20(b)(6) or RSA 304-C:179. III. A business organization wishing to obtain a statement that it is in good standing with the department of revenue administration shall submit a written request containing the complete corporate or limited liability company name and identification number and accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $30 to the commissioner of revenue administration. This fee shall be deposited into the general fund. If, after reviewing the business organization's records, the commissioner determines that no returns, tax, interest or penalties for taxes administered by the department are due and unpaid, the commissioner shall prepare a statement of good standing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-C:1 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-C / Section 1
362-C:1 Declaration of Purpose and Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that: I. The health, safety and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire and orderly growth of the state's economy require that there be a sound system for the furnishing of electric service. II. The bankruptcy of the state's largest electric utility, Public Service Company of New Hampshire, has threatened the adequacy, reliability and cost of electric service. III. The present and predicted growth in electric service demands in the state of New Hampshire requires a prompt resolution of the bankruptcy and reorganization of Public Service Company of New Hampshire. IV. For the reasons stated in paragraphs I-III, the public utilities commission should be authorized to determine whether a proposed agreement relating to the reorganization of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and, upon receipt of required regulatory approvals, the acquisition of Public Service Company of New Hampshire by Northeast Utilities, would be consistent with the public good and whether the rates for electric service to be established in connection with the reorganization are just and reasonable and should be approved. V. In addition, the public utilities commission should be authorized to determine whether to implement a similar rate plan for the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc., in order to avoid a bankruptcy by that utility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:14.05 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 14.05
293-A:14.05 Effect of Dissolution.
Status: in_force

(a) A dissolved corporation continues its corporate existence but may not carry on any business except that appropriate to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs, including: (1) collecting its assets; (2) disposing of its properties that will not be distributed in kind to its shareholders; (3) discharging or making provision for discharging its liabilities; (4) distributing its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests; and (5) doing every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. (b) Prior to making any distributions of its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, the corporation shall first obtain a certificate of dissolution from the department of revenue administration in accordance with RSA 77-A:18 and RSA 77-E:12. (c) Dissolution of a corporation does not: (1) transfer title to the corporation's property; (2) prevent transfer of its shares or securities, although the authorization to dissolve may provide for closing the corporation's share transfer records; (3) subject its directors or officers to standards of conduct different from those prescribed in RSA 293-A:8.01 through RSA 293-A:8.70; (4) change quorum or voting requirements for its board of directors or shareholders; change provisions for selection, resignation, or removal of its directors or officers or both; or change provisions for amending its bylaws; (5) prevent commencement of a proceeding by or against the corporation in its corporate name; (6) abate or suspend a proceeding pending by or against the corporation on the effective date of dissolution; or (7) terminate the authority of the registered agent of the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 607-A:2 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 607-A / Section 2
607-A:2 Rights Lost.
Status: in_force

I. (a) A person sentenced for a felony, from the time of his or her sentence until his or her final discharge, may not: (1) Vote in an election, but if execution of sentence is suspended with or without the defendant being placed on probation or he or she is paroled after commitment to imprisonment, the correctional facility shall provide the offender written notice that he or she may vote during the period of the suspension or parole; or (2) Seek the nomination of a political party or become a candidate for or hold public office. (b) In this paragraph, "final discharge" means the release of a prisoner from incarceration. A person who is on probation or parole shall be considered to be finally discharged for the purpose of this section. II. A public office held at the time of sentence is forfeited as of the date of the sentence if the sentence is in this state or, if the sentence is in another state or in a federal court, as of the date a certification of the sentence from the sentencing court is filed in the office of secretary of state, who shall receive and file it as a public document. An appeal or other proceeding taken to set aside or otherwise nullify the conviction or sentence does not affect the application of this section, but if the conviction is reversed the defendant shall be restored to any public office forfeited under this chapter from the time of the reversal and shall be entitled to the emoluments thereof from the time of the forfeiture.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:17-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 17-a
412:17-a Volunteer Drivers.
Status: in_force

An insurer may not refuse to issue a policy of automobile insurance, as defined in RSA 417-A, to an applicant solely because the applicant is a volunteer driver. An insurer may not impose a surcharge or otherwise increase the rate for a policy of automobile insurance solely on the basis that the named insured, a member of the insured's household, or a person who customarily operates the insured's vehicle is a volunteer driver. For purposes of this section, "volunteer driver" means a person who provides services, including transporting individuals or goods, without compensation above expenses to a charitable organization as defined in RSA 7:21. This section does not prohibit an insurer from refusing to renew, imposing a surcharge, or otherwise raising the rate for a policy of automobile insurance based upon factors other than the volunteer status of the insured driver.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:46 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 46
261:46 Nonresident Registration.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding RSA 261:45, the department shall register motor vehicles owned by individuals who are not residents of New Hampshire upon presentation of an affidavit by the applicant, on a form developed by the department, swearing that the vehicle is principally garaged or is regularly kept overnight in New Hampshire and that the applicant is the owner of at least one other vehicle which is registered and insured in the state of the applicant's residence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:14 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 14
237:14 Contracts for Construction.
Status: in_force

All contracts for the construction of the New Hampshire turnpike system shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder submitting a sealed bid after an advertisement calling for bids has been published at least once in each of 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in New Hampshire. The first publication of such advertisement shall be not less than 14 days prior to the date upon which bids are received. Contracts shall be awarded in accordance with RSA 228:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 234:26 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 234 / Section 26
234:26 Department of Transportation; Authorization.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation is hereby authorized to assist in the rehabilitation of existing wooden covered bridges upon the state secondary and town road systems in the proportions set forth under RSA 234:10 and 11, for the following purposes: (a) Replacing of floor beams and reflooring. (b) Reroofing. (c) Repair or replacement of truss members or wooden arch members. (d) Replacement or repair of piers, abutments and wing walls.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 1
556:1 No Action Within Six Months, Etc.
Status: in_force

No action shall be sustained against an administrator if begun within six months after the original grant of administration, nor unless the demand has been exhibited to the administrator and payment has been demanded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-E:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-E / Section 4
328-E:4 Scope of Practice.
Status: in_force

I. Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall be authorized to use for preventive and therapeutic purposes the following natural medicines and therapies: food, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestive aids, whole gland thyroid, plant substances, all homeopathic preparations, topical medicines, counseling, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, dietary therapy, naturopathic physical medicine, therapeutic devices, and barrier devices for contraception. II. Doctors of naturopathic medicine may use for diagnostic purposes physical and orifical examinations, X-rays, electrocardiograms, ultrasound, phlebotomy, clinical laboratory tests and examinations, and physiological function tests. III. Doctors of naturopathic medicine may prescribe nonprescription medications and therapeutic devices or use noninvasive diagnostic procedures commonly used by medical practitioners in general practice. IV. Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall not: (a) Prescribe, dispense, or administer any legend or controlled substances as defined in RSA 318 and 318-B, except those natural medicines as authorized by this chapter. (b) Perform surgical procedures. (c) Practice emergency medicine, except as a good samaritan rendering gratuitous services in the case of emergency and except for the care of minor injuries. (d) Practice or claim to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, physical therapy, or any other system or method of treatment not authorized in this chapter. V. Doctors of naturopathic medicine with specialty certification in naturopathic childbirth pursuant to RSA 328-E:12 shall be authorized to use oxytocin and pitocin. VI. Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. "Telemedicine" means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 30-B:11 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 30-B / Section 11
30-B:11 Use of Force.
Status: in_force

Law enforcement officers in county correctional facilities may use physical force as provided in RSA 627:5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:7.21 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 7.21
293-A:7.21 Voting Entitlement of Shares.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) or unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, each outstanding share, regardless of class, is entitled to one vote on each matter voted on at a shareholders' meeting. Only shares are entitled to vote. (b) Absent special circumstances, the shares of a corporation are not entitled to vote if they are owned, directly or indirectly, by a second corporation, domestic or foreign, and the first corporation owns, directly or indirectly, a majority of the shares entitled to vote for directors of the second corporation. (c) Subsection (b) does not limit the power of a corporation to vote any shares, including its own shares, held by it in a fiduciary capacity. (d) Redeemable shares are not entitled to vote after notice of redemption is mailed to the holders and a sum sufficient to redeem the shares has been deposited with a bank, trust company, or other financial institution under an irrevocable obligation to pay the holders the redemption price on surrender of the shares.