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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:91 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 91
482:91 Interstate Compacts.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the recommendation of the department, the governor and council are authorized, in the name of and on behalf of the state, to enter into agreements or compacts with any one or more of the New England states or an adjoining country as the governor and council may deem to be in the best interests of this state. Such agreements and compacts shall be for the purposes of promoting health, welfare and public safety by conserving and regulating the waters in all rivers or streams whose drainage basins or any portion of a drainage basin lie within this state as to: (a) Flow and diversion. (b) Lessening flood damage. (c) Removing or preventing sources of pollution. (d) The rights of other states or adjoining country in the waters. II. The governor and council may enter into compacts and agreements if the consent of the United States Congress, if required, has been or shall be given to the making of the agreements or compacts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:18 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 18
189:18 Patriotic Exercises.
Status: in_force

In all public schools of the state one session, or a portion thereof, during the weeks in which Memorial Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day fall, shall be devoted to exercises of a patriotic nature, which shall include a discussion of the words, meaning, and history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner, and which may include speakers, instruction, presentations, and other events as appropriate. Federal Constitution exercises may include recognition of the New Hampshire constitution as well as exercises related to our rights and responsibilities as citizens.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 36:46 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 36 / Section 46
36:46 Formation of Regional Planning Commissions.
Status: in_force

I. If no regional planning commission exists in any specific planning region as delineated by the office of planning and development, then 2 or more municipalities in said planning region and having planning boards may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the respective legislative bodies of said municipalities, form a regional planning commission. II. If a regional planning commission already exists in any specific planning region as delineated by the office of planning and development, then any municipality in said planning region and having a planning board may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the respective legislative body of said municipality, become a member of the regional planning commission. A regional planning commission may also include municipalities located in an adjacent state. III. Each municipality which shall become a member of a regional planning commission shall be entitled to 2 representatives on said commission. A municipality with a population of over 10,000 but less than 25,000 shall be entitled to have 3 representatives on said commission and a municipality with a population of over 25,000 shall be entitled to have 4 representatives on said commission. Population as set forth in this section shall be deemed to be determined by the last federal census. Representatives to a regional planning commission shall be nominated by the planning board of each municipality from the residents thereof and shall be appointed by the municipal officers of each municipality. Representatives may be elected or appointed officials of the municipality or county. In any county or counties in which a regional planning commission has been formed, the county may, by resolution of its county commissioners, become a member of said regional planning commission and shall be entitled to appoint 2 representatives on said commission. The terms of office of members of a regional planning commission shall be for 4 years, but initial appointments shall be for 2 and 4 years. In municipalities entitled to 3 or more representatives, initial appointment shall be for 2, 3 and 4 years. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. Municipalities and counties may also appoint alternate representatives. A representative to a regional planning commission shall, when acting within the scope of his official duties and authority, be deemed to be acting as an agent of both the regional planning commission and of the municipality or county which he represents. In addition, regional planning commissions are encouraged to consult, at their discretion, with agencies and institutions operating within the region whose activities influence planning and development in that region.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 302:1 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 302 / Section 1
302:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The term association as used in this chapter shall include any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans' organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other society, organization or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary thereof, whether incorporated or unincorporated, the principles and activities of which are not repugnant to the constitution and laws of the United States or this state. The term insignia as used herein shall include a name, badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, rosette, or other insignia.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:41 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 41
546-B:41 Effect of Registration for Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this state. II. A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state. III. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 664:4-b — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 664 / Section 4-b
664:4-b Surplus Campaign Contributions and Deficits.
Status: in_force

Surplus campaign contributions and deficits at the end of an election cycle shall be reported as the opening balance in the next election cycle's first statement. Surplus contributions may be used for fund raising activities and any other politically related activity sponsored by the candidate, or for donations to charitable organizations. Such surplus campaign contributions, however, shall not be used for personal purposes or other prohibited expenditures under RSA 664:5. All expenditures shall be reported according to RSA 664:6 through RSA 664:9. Special election cycle surpluses and deficits shall continue to be reported according to RSA 664:6 until a zero balance is reported.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:16 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 16
277:16 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of labor shall adopt such rules, under RSA 541-A, as he deems reasonable and necessary in order to carry out properly the provisions of RSA 277:10 and 277:11. II. Prior to January 1, 1987, the commissioner of labor shall present proposed legislation containing a specific delegation of rulemaking authority to replace this section to the chairman of the joint legislative committee on administrative rules established under RSA 541-A and to the senate president and the speaker of the house of representatives who may refer such proposed legislation to the appropriate standing committees. This proposed legislative delegation of rulemaking authority shall be drafted in as narrow a manner as possible, consistent with the need to provide the commissioner of labor with sufficient authority to fulfill the regulatory role assigned to him under RSA 277:10-11.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-B:9 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-B / Section 9
461-B:9 Modification of Order.
Status: in_force

I. The court, on its own motion or the motion of any parties to the dispositional hearing, may modify or revoke the emancipation order upon a showing that: (a) The minor has committed a material violation of the law; (b) The minor has violated a condition of the limited emancipation order; or (c) The best interests of the minor are no longer served by the emancipation order. II. Modification or revocation of a previous order of emancipation shall be effective only prospectively and contractual obligations validly entered into during the period of emancipation shall remain in effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:43-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 43-a
198:43-a Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of RSA 198:38 through RSA 198:43 or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of RSA 198:38 through RSA 198:43 which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, such provisions are declared to be severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 322:11 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 322 / Section 11
322:11 Fee.
Status: in_force

The fee for such license or renewal thereof shall be fixed by the board which issues the license, and shall be paid into the treasury of the city or town in which the license is to be in force, and no person shall be required to pay a larger fee for said license than that required to be paid by any other person in the same city or town for a similar license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:26 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 26
415:26 Price of Filling Prescriptions.
Status: in_force

I. A pharmacy benefits manager or insurer shall require a contracted pharmacy to charge an enrollee or insured person the pharmacy's usual and customary price of filling the prescription or the contracted copayment, whichever is less. II. Once it has settled a claim for filling a prescription for an enrollee or insured person and notified the pharmacy of the amount the pharmacy benefits manager or insurer shall pay to the pharmacy for that prescription, the pharmacy benefits manager or insurer shall not lower the amount to be paid to the pharmacy by the pharmacy benefits manager or the insurer for such settled claim; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply if the claim was submitted fraudulently or with inaccurate or misrepresented information. III. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to implement this paragraph. Such rules shall include procedures for addressing complaints and for reporting to the office of professional licensure and certification on the status of complaints referred.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-C:10 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-C / Section 10
275-C:10 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Architectural barriers" mean physical attributes of buildings and facilities which by their presence, absence, or design present unsafe conditions or deter access and free mobility for persons with disabilities in and around buildings and facilities. II. "Buildings and facilities" means all buildings, facilities, appurtenant grounds and curbs which are used or to be used by the public and the cost of the construction, rehabilitation, or substantial remodeling of which is to be paid for, in whole or in part, by federal, state, county or municipal funds. III. "Person with a disability" means one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual, a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 357-E:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 357-E / Section 4
357-E:4 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. Any manufacturer or distributor who willfully fails to affix to any new truck the label required by RSA 357-E:2 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000. Such failure with respect to each truck shall constitute a separate offense. II. Any manufacturer or dealer who willfully fails to endorse clearly, distinctly and legibly and label as required by RSA 357-E:2 or who makes a false endorsement of any such label shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000. Such failure or false endorsement with respect to each truck shall constitute a separate offense. III. Any person who willfully removes, alters or renders illegible any label affixed to a new truck pursuant to RSA 357-E:2, or any endorsement on such label, prior to the time that such truck is delivered to the actual custody and possession of the ultimate purchaser of such new truck, except in the event such truck is rerouted, repurchased or reacquired by the manufacturer of such truck, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Such removal, alteration, or rendering illegible with respect to each truck shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-B / Section 7
408-B:7 Board of Directors.
Status: in_force

I. The board of directors of the association shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 member insurers serving terms as established in the plan of operation. The members of the board shall be selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the commissioner. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the remaining period of the term by a majority vote of the remaining board members, subject to the approval of the commissioner. II. In approving selections or in appointing members to the board, the commissioner shall consider, among other things, whether all member insurers are fairly represented. III. Members of the board may be reimbursed from the assets of the association for expense incurred by them as members of the board of directors but members of the board shall not otherwise be compensated by the association for their services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412-A / Section 1
412-A:1 Policies to be Filed With Commissioner.
Status: in_force

Every insurance company which issues insurance on hulls of aircraft, including their accessories and equipment, and liability resulting from the ownership, use or maintenance of aircraft shall file with the insurance commissioner for informational and auditing purposes a copy of the form of the policy containing the insurance contract covering such losses and all printed endorsements that may be attached thereto. As part of the audit process, the commissioner may disapprove any form if it contains a provision that does not comply with the requirements of law, is not in the public interest, is contrary to public policy, is inequitable, misleading, deceptive, or encourages misrepresentation of such policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-H:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-H / Section 6
125-H:6 Reports.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall prepare written reports detailing the results of any environmental health risk assessment undertaken pursuant to this chapter. II. The commissioner shall make these reports available to those state or local officials responsible for risk management decisions and activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:12-h — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 12-h
310-B:12-h Appraisal Management Company Appraiser Credentials.
Status: in_force

I. An appraisal management company that applies to the office for a registration to do business in this state as an appraisal management company shall not: (a) Knowingly employ any individual to perform appraisal services, who has had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this state or in any other state, refused, denied, cancelled, surrendered in lieu of revocation, or revoked, unless such license or certificate was subsequently granted or reinstated; (b) Knowingly enter into any independent contractor arrangement for the performance of appraisal services, in verbal, written, or other form, with any individual who has had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this state or in any other state, refused, denied, cancelled, surrendered in lieu of revocation, or revoked, unless such license or certificate was subsequently granted or reinstated. II. Prior to assigning appraisal orders, an appraisal management company shall have a system in place to verify that a person being added to the appraiser panel holds the appropriate appraiser credential in good standing. III. Each appraisal management company seeking to be registered in this state shall certify to the office on an annual basis on a form prescribed by the office that the appraisal management company has systems in place to verify that: (a) An individual on the appraiser panel has not had a license or certification as an appraiser refused, denied, cancelled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending revocation in the previous 12 months, unless such license or certificate was subsequently granted or reinstated; and (b) Only licensed or certified appraisers are used to complete appraisal assignments in connection with federally related transactions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:69 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 69
161-F:69 Training.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish comprehensive training programs for persons providing services to eligible persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:12-a — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 12-a
508:12-a Limitation of Liability.
Status: in_force

I. No licensed physician, registered nurse or hospital shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of any act or omission related to advice, consultation or orders given in good faith to emergency medical care providers licensed under RSA 153-A, by radio, telephone or other remote means of communication under emergency conditions and prior to arrival of the patient at the hospital, clinic, office, or other health facility from which the emergency communication to the emergency medical care provider is made, unless the act or omission was a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct. II. No emergency medical care provider licensed under RSA 153-A shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of any act or omission made within the level of his training and certification and in good faith based upon advice, consultation, or orders by remote communication as described in paragraph I unless said act or omission was a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct. III. (a) No person or corporation shall be liable in any suit for civil damages who, in good faith and without willful or wanton negligence receives, develops, collects, provides, or processes information for the enhanced 911 database or the statewide emergency notification system (ENS) database, relays or transfers enhanced 911 services, transmits ENS messages and notifications to the public, or provides emergency telephone and radio communications for ambulance, police and fire departments. (b) No person or corporation shall be liable in any suit for civil damages who, in good faith and without willful or wanton negligence receives, develops, collects, provides, or processes information within any entity storing 911 records used in the provision of enhanced 911 services or for emergency notification system purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 14
33:14 Report of Borrowing.
Status: in_force

The treasurer of any municipal corporation, within 10 days after the delivery of an issue of bonds or notes authorized by this chapter to the purchaser thereof, shall submit to the commissioner of revenue administration a report setting forth the details of the issue in such form as the commissioner may prescribe. Failure to make said report, however, shall not affect the validity of any issue of bonds or notes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38-A:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38-A / Section 6
38-A:6 Limitations.
Status: in_force

No person shall be eligible for membership who at the time of his appointment to such authority holds any remunerative public office or position or any employment for compensation (except as an independent contractor) with the United States, the state of New Hampshire, or any political subdivision of either.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:37 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 37
418:37 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provision or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-B:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-B / Section 1
155-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: I. "Building" includes any structure or part of a structure. II. "Hazardous building" means any building which, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health. III. "Governing body" means the city council or the selectmen of a town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:8-a — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 8-a
304-B:8-a Online Filing.
Status: in_force

No later than January 1, 2020, the secretary of state shall provide for and allow the online filing of all forms, certificates, or other documents required under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 93-A:5 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 93-A / Section 5
93-A:5 Uniformity of Interpretation.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 203:21 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 203 / Section 21
203:21 Aid from Federal or State Government.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred upon an authority by other provisions of this chapter, an authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the federal or state government for or in aid of any housing project within its area of operation, to take over or lease or manage any housing project or undertaking constructed or owned by the federal or state government, and to these ends comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases or agreements as may be necessary, convenient or desirable. Any such authority in any contract for annual contributions with the federal government, may obligate itself (which obligation shall be specifically enforceable and shall not constitute a mortgage, notwithstanding any other laws) to convey to the federal government the project to which such contract relates, upon the occurrence of a substantial default with respect to the covenants or conditions to which such authority is subject; such contract may further provide that in case of such conveyance, the federal government may complete, operate, manage, lease, convey or otherwise deal with the project in accordance with the terms of such contracts; provided, that the contract shall require that, as soon as practicable after the federal government is satisfied that all defaults by reason of which it shall have acquired the project have been cured and that the project will thereafter be operated in accordance with the terms of the contract, the federal government shall reconvey to such authority the project as then constituted. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure the financial aid or co-operation of the federal or state government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance or operation of any housing project by such authority.