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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:1-a — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 1-a
270:1-a Drownings and Boating Accident Reports.
Status: in_force

I. The operator of a vessel who knows or reasonably should have known that he or she has just been involved in any accident that involved death, personal injury, or damage to property, shall immediately stop said vessel at the scene of the accident, render any assistance that he or she is capable of giving to the occupants of any other vessel involved in the accident, and give the operator or owner of any other vessel involved in such accident, and to any person injured, and to the owner of any property damaged, the operator's name and the owner's name and address, the vessel registration number, and the name and address of each occupant. If by reason of injury or absence or removal from the place of the accident or other cause, such injured person, or operator of such other vessel, or owner of the property damaged, or any of them, is unable to understand or receive the information required in this section, such information shall be given to any marine patrol officer or other police officer with jurisdiction arriving at the scene of the accident or immediately to a marine patrol officer or other police officer at the nearest police station or at marine patrol headquarters. Any person operating a vessel that is in any manner involved in the accident shall, within 15 days after such accident, report in writing to the department of safety the facts required hereunder together with a statement of the circumstances if any person is injured or killed or if damage to property is in excess of $2,000. If the operator is physically or mentally incapable of making such report, or fails or refuses to make the report or provide required information, the owner of the vessel involved in the accident or the owner's representative shall, after learning of the accident, forthwith notify any marine patrol officer or other police officer with jurisdiction and make such report. The operator or the owner shall furnish to the department such relevant information as the department shall require. II. All law enforcement agencies having knowledge of a drowning or boating accident shall have a duty to report any personal injury resulting from a boating accident, death or drowning including suspected drowning, and all boating accidents wherein there is resulting damage of $2,000 or more, immediately, to the commissioner of safety or the commissioner's authorized representative. III. It shall be the responsibility of the commissioner of safety and the commissioner's authorized representative to investigate any drowning or suspected drowning and all accidents in which there is serious injury, death, or property damage of $2,000 or more. Said investigation shall be in addition to, and independent of, any investigation made by other agencies of government, except that said agencies may exchange data and cooperate with each other to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. IV. Jurisdiction for the purposes of this section shall extend to all waters under the jurisdiction of the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:26-b — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 26-b
490:26-b Court Personnel and Compensation System.
Status: in_force

I. The supreme court shall establish a uniform personnel classification and compensation system and salary and grievance procedures for all nonjudicial court personnel not covered by a collective bargaining agreement under RSA 273-A. The compensation system shall be approved by the legislature prior to becoming effective. The salary and grievance procedures for employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement under RSA 273-A shall be established by administrative order of the supreme court. II. If court employees exercise their rights under RSA 273-A, their wages, benefits, and other conditions of employment shall be negotiated through their bargaining agent. Once a petition for certification covering court employees has been filed, the terms and conditions of their employment shall remain in force and preserve the status quo until either an election has been conducted or an initial contract has been negotiated, whichever is the last to occur. If they choose not to organize under RSA 273-A or are unsuccessful, their wages, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined by the provisions of RSA 490:28.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 618:7 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 618 / Section 7
618:7 Execution.
Status: in_force

A writ of execution may be issued for any fine in a criminal case, notwithstanding the respondent may be committed or detained in a county correctional facility for nonpayment thereof, and if the fine is collected upon the execution, the convict shall not be further detained on account thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 289:19 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 289 / Section 19
289:19 Neglected Burial Ground.
Status: in_force

Whenever a burial ground within the boundaries of the town has been neglected for a period of 20 years or more, the municipality may declare it abandoned for purposes of preservation, maintenance or restoration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-D:2 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-D / Section 2
106-D:2 Director, Division of State Police.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the director of the division of state police shall be this state's representative to the conference.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 247:5 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 247 / Section 5
247:5 Removal for Nonpayment.
Status: in_force

If any such passenger shall not pay his fare or give up to the conductor a ticket showing payment thereof, the conductor may remove him from the train at some passenger station on the road, and may require others to aid him. If any person refuses or neglects to give such aid when required, he shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:27 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 27
304-B:27 Form of Contribution.
Status: in_force

The contribution of a partner may be in cash, property, or services rendered, or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-d — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-d
4:13-d American History Month.
Status: in_force

The governor shall annually proclaim February as "American History Month" and request the citizens of the state to observe the month with appropriate events.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422-C:3 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422-C / Section 3
422-C:3 Lien.
Status: in_force

All charges necessarily incurred by such custodian in the performance of carrying out the provisions of RSA 422-C:1 shall be a lien upon such aircraft or aircraft component. The custodian or manager of any hangar, airport facility or other place where such aircraft or aircraft component may be stored shall have a lien upon such aircraft or aircraft component for his storage charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:9-f — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 9-f
214:9-f Promotion Activities; Reductions in Fees Authorized.
Status: in_force

The executive director, with approval of the commission, may take such marketing actions to promote fisheries and wildlife resources, and attract hunters and anglers to the state as deemed necessary, which may include the reduction or the waiver of the fees for certain types of licenses available to the public for specified periods of time and at specified locations, to promote license sales for hunting, fishing, and trapping in the state. This may include coordination of activities between the public and private sectors and utilization of promotional advertising, exhibits, brochures, technical assistance, and expertise as necessary to develop and promote hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-related activities within the state. A description of the reductions, waivers, and activities under this section shall be included in the biennial report of the department under RSA 206:9-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124:13-b — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124 / Section 13-b
124:13-b Disbursement of Tobacco-Related Funds.
Status: in_force

Any tobacco-related funds, including funds from settlements and grants, received by the state shall be subject to the same department and agency planning requirements as federal block grants under this subdivision. No tobacco-related funds shall be expended until specifically appropriated by the legislature. This section shall not apply to tobacco-related funds raised by the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 44:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 44 / Section 2
44:2 Provisions Applicable.
Status: in_force

All provisions of statutes, now made or hereafter enacted relating to towns, shall be understood to apply to cities; and all provisions relating to the selectmen and town clerks of towns shall be construed to apply to the mayor and aldermen and clerks of cities, respectively, unless a different intention appears.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 22:7 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 22 / Section 7
22:7 Hillsborough.
Status: in_force

The county of Hillsborough is bounded thus: Beginning at the bound between the towns of Pelham and Salem on the state line; thence westerly by the state line to the southeast corner of Rindge; thence by the easterly lines of Rindge, Jaffrey, Dublin, Nelson, Stoddard and Washington to the northwest corner of Hillsborough; thence by the southerly line of the county of Merrimack to the westerly line of the county of Rockingham; thence by the westerly line of the county of Rockingham to the bound first mentioned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-G:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-G / Section 6
162-G:6 Trust Indentures.
Status: in_force

I. A trust indenture may contain a mortgage, pledge, or assignment of all or part of any interest or right which the governmental unit may have as the owner or lessor of a business and industrial facility. Any pledge or assignment of a right to receive money which is contained in a trust indenture shall be fully effective from the time when the trust indenture is executed with or without any subsequent physical delivery or segregation of such money and without any filing or recording under the uniform commercial code or otherwise. II. A trust indenture may also contain covenants of the governmental unit as to: (a) The creation and maintenance of reserves; (b) The issuance of other bonds with respect to the business and industrial facility; (c) The maintenance, repair, and replacement of the business and industrial facility; (d) The insurance of the business and industrial facility against risk of loss; (e) The custody, investment, and application of moneys; (f) The use of surplus bond proceeds; (g) Action by the governmental unit in the event of a default by the tenant under the lease; (h) The subjecting of additional property to the lien of the indenture; and (i) Any other matter which affects the security for the bonds in any way . III. A trust indenture may limit the rights of bondholders to enforce obligations of the governmental unit under the trust indenture or obligations of the governmental unit or the tenant under the lease.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:12 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 12
71-B:12 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Decisions of the board may be appealed by either party only in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541 as from time to time amended; provided, however, that there shall be only one appeal allowed per person on each parcel of land until such time as a reassessment has been made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:11-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 11-a
41:11-a Town Property.
Status: in_force

I. The select board shall have authority to manage all real property owned by the town and to regulate its use, unless such management and regulation is delegated to other public officers by vote of the town, or is governed by other statutes, including but not limited to RSA 31:112, RSA 35-B, RSA 36-A:4, and RSA 202-A:6. II. The authority under paragraph I shall include the power to rent or lease such property during periods not needed for public use, subject to the following provisions: (a) If the proposed lease is for one year or less, then the selectmen may lease the property without further action by the legislative body; (b) If the proposed lease is for more than one year, then the legislative body shall vote to authorize the selectmen to enter into the proposed lease for a specific municipal property up to 99 years by majority vote. This vote to authorize a proposed lease of a specific municipal property, when the lease is for up to 5 years, is not required when the selectmen have been provided the universal lease authorization by the legislative body pursuant to paragraph III. III. Notwithstanding paragraph II, the legislative body may vote to grant the select board the authority to rent or lease any municipal property for a term of up to 5 years. Once adopted, this authority shall remain in effect until specifically rescinded by the legislative body at any duly warned meeting, however, such rescission shall not terminate any existing leases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-G:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-G / Section 3
359-G:3 Action; Stay Without Prejudice.
Status: in_force

If a homeowner files an action without first complying with the requirements of this chapter, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action, without prejudice, until the homeowner has complied with the requirements of this chapter. The stay shall not exceed the 60-day period set forth in RSA 359-G:4, I, and no attachments against the contractor shall be granted until the stay expires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:18-t — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 18-t
415:18-t Coverage for Obesity and Morbid Obesity; Group.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to each group, or to the portion of each group comprised of certificate holders of such insurance who are residents of this state, coverage for the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and morbid obesity and treatment for such, including bariatric surgery, when the prescribing physician has issued a written order stating that treatment is medically necessary and in accordance with the patient qualifications and treatment standards set forth by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery or the American College of Surgeons. Such treatment standards may include, but not be limited to, pre-operative psychological screening and counseling, behavior modification, weight loss, exercise regimens, nutritional counseling, and post-operative follow-up, overview, and counseling of dietary, exercise, and lifestyle changes. The covered insured shall be at least 18 years of age. The benefits included in this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the policy and shall be no less extensive than coverage provided for similar conditions or illnesses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:35 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 35
270:35 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person seeking to operate a device tending to inhibit the natural production of ice on public waters in violation of this subdivision shall be, if a natural person, guilty of a violation and if any other person, guilty of a misdemeanor, and the activity enjoined by the court on grounds of public or private nuisance constituting a hazard to public or private safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:18 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 18
461-A:18 Repayment.
Status: in_force

In any case where a guardian ad litem has been appointed pursuant to RSA 461-A:16 and the responsible party's proportional share of the expense was ordered to be paid by the judicial council from the prior special fund established pursuant to RSA 461-A:17, which resulted in a court order for reimbursement, said order may be vacated upon petition to the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:52 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 52
149-M:52 Notification.
Status: in_force

I. Six months after the effective date of this section no mercury-added product shall be offered for final sale or use or distributed for promotional purposes in this state without prior notification in writing by the manufacturer of the product to the department in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such notification shall at a minimum include: (a) A brief description of the product to be offered for sale, use, or distribution. (b) The amount of and purpose for mercury in each unit of the product reported as an exact number or average per product with an upper and lower limit unless waived by the department due to confidentiality or practical considerations. (c) The name and address of the manufacturer, and the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person for the manufacturer. (d) The total amount of mercury contained in all mercury containing products sold in the United States, provided either by individual manufacturers or aggregated for an industry by a trade group. II. With the approval of the department, the manufacturer may supply the information required above for a product category rather than an individual product. The manufacturer shall update and revise the information in the notification whenever there is significant change in the information or when requested by the department. The department may define and adopt specific requirements in accordance with RSA 541-A for the content and submission of the required notification. III. Any information furnished pursuant to the requirements of this section, which, as certified by the manufacturer, relates to production or sales figures or to processes or production unique to the manufacturer or which would tend to affect adversely the competitive position of the manufacturer, shall be only for the confidential use of the department and the interstate clearing house in the administration of this section, unless the manufacturer shall expressly agree to their publication or availability to the general public. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the use of such information by the department and the interstate clearinghouse in compiling or publishing analyses or summaries relating to the amount and effect of mercury in products and the environment; provided that the analyses or summaries do not identify any manufacturer or reveal any information otherwise confidential under this section. IV. This section shall not apply to prescription drugs or any substance that may be lawfully sold over the counter without a prescription under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 301 et. seq.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:54 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 54
436:54 Examination; Report.
Status: in_force

The carcass of every animal duly condemned for bovine tuberculosis and slaughtered under the provisions of this chapter shall be examined by a veterinarian or physician designated by the commissioner for the purpose of determining whether or not disease existed in such animal. Such postmortem examination shall be under rules adopted by the commissioner, and the report thereof shall show conditions found upon such examination duly verified by the person making such examination. Such report shall be filed with the commissioner, and a copy shall be sent or delivered to the owner or person in possession of the animal so examined.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:19 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 19
232:19 Road Across Boundary Stream.
Status: in_force

When a highway is laid out across a stream or body of water constituting the boundary between 2 towns the commissioners shall determine the line across the highway to which each town shall construct it, and describe the same in some definite manner, so that it may be readily ascertained; and, upon the acceptance of their report laying out the highway, such line shall be the true boundary between the towns at that place, for all purposes relating to the highway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99:4 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99 / Section 4
99:4 Pay Adjustment Fund.
Status: in_force

Whereas the appropriations for personal services in state departments and institutions include an annual increment for each position, and whereas upon occasion due to vacancies and personnel turnover, pay, increment increases and longevity as provided by the appropriations are not needed for said positions, each quarter the department of administrative services shall review accounts and transfer said amount, if needed, from the departmental or institutional appropriation to a special account to be known as the pay adjustment fund. This fund shall lapse at the end of each fiscal year and revert to the appropriate fund. Under no circumstances will this fund be used for temporary positions or new positions. Upon the certification of the commissioner of the department of administrative services, subject to the approval of governor and council, the pay adjustment fund shall be available for transfer to departments and institutions in amounts that are necessary to pay any legally authorized salaries for employees in the classified system, followed by an annual informational report to the governor and council after fiscal year end.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408:23 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408 / Section 23
408:23 Operation of Separate Accounts.
Status: in_force

I. The income, gains, and losses, realized or unrealized, from assets allocated to a separate account shall be credited to or charged against the account, without regard to other income, gains, or losses of the company. II. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision in this chapter or in any section of the general statutes, the amounts allocated to any separate account and accumulations thereon may be invested and reinvested without regard to any requirements or limitations prescribed by the laws of this state governing the investments of life insurance companies, and the investments in such separate account or accounts shall not be taken into account in applying the investment limitations otherwise applicable to the investments of the company. III. Except with the approval of the commissioner and under such conditions as to investments and other matters as the commissioner may prescribe, which shall recognize the guaranteed nature of the benefits provided, reserves for benefits guaranteed as to dollar amount and duration, and funds guaranteed as to principal amount or stated rate of interest, shall not be maintained in a separate account. IV. Unless otherwise approved by the commissioner, assets allocated to a separate account shall be valued at their market value on the date of valuation, or if there is no readily available market, then as provided under the terms of the contract or the rules or other written agreement applicable to the separate account, provided that, unless otherwise approved by the commissioner, the portion, if any, of the assets of the separate account equal to the company's reserve liability, with regard to the guaranteed benefits and funds referred to in paragraph III, shall be valued in accordance with the rules otherwise applicable to the company's assets. V. No sale, exchange, or other transfer of assets may be made by a company between any of its separate accounts or between any other investment account and one or more of its separate accounts unless, in case of a transfer into a separate account, the transfer is made solely to establish the account or to support the operation of the contracts, with respect to the separate account to which the transfer is made, and unless the transfer, whether into or from a separate account, is made by a transfer of cash or by a transfer of securities having a readily determinable market value, provided that the transfer of securities is approved by the commissioner. The commissioner may approve other transfers among the accounts if, in his or her opinion, the transfers would not be inequitable.