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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 481:14-a — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 481 / Section 14-a
481:14-a Terms Defined.
Status: in_force

The words "appurtenances thereto" as used in RSA 481:14 shall be deemed to include only land actually occupied by physical structures of the department and dam and to exclude all lands whether submerged or out of water.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-J:8 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-J / Section 8
227-J:8 Trespass; Civil Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall negligently cut, fell, destroy, injure, carry away, or cause to be cut, felled, destroyed, injured, or carried away, any tree, timber, log, wood, pole, underwood, or bark which is on the land of another person, or aid in such actions without the permission of that person or the person's agent. II. In addition to any other civil or criminal penalty allowed by law, any person who violates the provisions in paragraph I shall forfeit to the person injured no less than 3 and not more than 10 times the market value of every such tree, timber, log, lumber, wood, pole, underwood, or bark cut, felled, destroyed, injured, or carried away.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:89 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 89
263:89 Nonresident Commercial Driver License.
Status: in_force

The department may issue a nonresident commercial driver license to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established in 49 CFR 383. The word "nonresident" shall appear on the face of the nonresident commercial driver license. An applicant shall surrender any nonresident commercial driver license issued by another state. Prior to issuing a nonresident commercial driver license, the department shall establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending, or cancelling the nonresident commercial driver license and disqualifying that person with the same conditions applicable to the commercial driver license issued to a resident of the state of New Hampshire. A foreign driver applying for a nonresident commercial driver license shall complete all of the New Hampshire requirements for a commercial driver license. In addition, holders of a nonresident commercial driver license shall notify the department of issuance of any disqualifications or license suspensions or revocations, whether in the United States or in the foreign driver's country of domicile.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-C:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-C / Section 3
170-C:3 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The probate court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over petitions to terminate the parent-child relationship when the child involved is present in the state or is in the legal custody or legal guardianship of an authorized agency located in the state. The petition shall be filed in the probate court of the county in which the child or his parents reside at the time of filing of the petition, or in the probate court of the county in which the authorized agency has provided services to the child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-F:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-F / Section 3
417-F:3 Prior Authorization.
Status: in_force

I. A participating provider or other authorized representative of the plan that gives prior authorization shall not rescind or modify the authorization after the health care provider has rendered the authorized emergency services care in good faith and the enrollee's, insured's, or subscriber's coverage was effective on the date of service. II. When emergency services are a covered benefit under a health plan subject to this chapter, no prior authorization shall be required for emergency services necessary to screen and stabilize an individual. III. No health benefit plan shall require a prior authorization for medically necessary interfacility transports for services related to the treatment and diagnosis of certain biologically-based mental illnesses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-B:4-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-B / Section 4-d
49-B:4-d Definition of Revision.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, a "revision" to a municipal charter shall mean any change to an existing charter that results in a change in the municipality's form of government to any of the following forms: I. Traditional town meeting. II. Official ballot town meeting. III. Town council. IV. Official ballot town council. V. Budgetary town meeting. VI. Representative town meeting. VII. City under mayor-alderman plan. VIII. City under council-manager plan. IX. Any other form hereafter expressly authorized by statute.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 98-A:1 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 98-A / Section 1
98-A:1 Terms Defined.
Status: in_force

The following terms shall be construed as follows: I. "Temporary employee" shall mean any person who is appointed to fill a position on a full-time or part-time basis for a limited duration. II. "Seasonal employee" shall mean any person who is appointed to fill a seasonal position on a full-time or part-time basis for a limited duration that is anticipated as likely to recur each year for a varying number of months. III. "Permanent employee" shall mean any person in a full-time position, including full-time temporary and seasonal positions, who completes a 12-month initial probationary period. IV. "Full-time basis" shall refer to employment calling for not less than 37 1/2 hours work in a normal calendar week or calling for not less than 40 hours work in a normal calendar week with respect to positions for which 40 hours are customarily required unless otherwise collectively bargained. V. "Part-time basis" shall refer to employment calling for less than 37 1/2 hours work in a normal calendar week or calling for less than 40 hours work in a normal calendar week with respect to positions for which 40 hours are customarily required unless otherwise collectively bargained. VI. "Temporary position" shall mean a position approved by the director of personnel that is either a full-time or part-time position expected to last for a limited duration. VII. "Permanent position" shall mean a full-time position lasting more than 12 months that is authorized by the legislature and whose classification title is approved by the director of personnel. VIII. "Seasonal position" shall mean a full-time or part-time position, the need for which may reasonably be anticipated as likely to recur each year for a varying period of months.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 3
170-H:3 Juvenile Parole Board.
Status: in_force

There shall be a juvenile parole board with 5 members and 2 alternate members. The members and alternate members of the board shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for staggered terms of 5 years or until their successors are appointed. An alternate member may attend any hearing of the juvenile parole board but may only vote in the absence of a member. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by an alternate member designated by the chairman for the unexpired term. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. The governor shall designate one member as chairman, and the chairman shall designate one other member to serve as chairman in his or her absence. At least 3 members of the board shall be present at all meetings and 3 members shall constitute a quorum. The board shall hold at least 12 parole hearings each year and may hold more hearings as necessary. Members and alternate members shall be paid mileage at the state employee rate while engaged in the duties of the board and to the extent funds are available in the youth development center budget.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:33 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 33
170-E:33 Record of Licenses.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall keep in a central depository records of licenses issued under this subdivision and all monitoring reports that have been made relative to licensees. II. The license itself shall be considered public information and available for review by members of the public; information submitted in the application process, however, shall be private, confidential and not available for review. III. For kinship family care licenses, the name of the children for which the license is issued shall be confidential and exempt from RSA 91-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:5-501 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 5-501
383-E:5-501 Elections and Appointments.
Status: in_force

The business and affairs of a credit union shall be managed by a board of not less than 5 directors elected by the members, a credit committee, if established, of not less than 3 members appointed by the board of directors, and a supervisory committee of not less than 3 members to be elected by the members at the annual meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 74:17 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 74 / Section 17
74:17 Inspection of Property.
Status: repealed

I. If the selectmen or assessing officials are unable to obtain consent to enter property for the purpose of obtaining information necessary to complete any inventory under this chapter or appraisal under RSA 75, they may obtain an administrative inspection warrant under RSA 595-B. II. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:18 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 18
259:18 Dealer.
Status: in_force

"Dealer" shall mean a retail vehicle dealer or an auto wholesale dealer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:17 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 17
655:17 Declaration of Candidacy.
Status: in_force

Declarations of candidacy shall be in the appropriate following form and signed by the candidate: I. For candidates for delegate to the state party convention: I, __________ , declare that I am domiciled in Ward ___ , in the city (or town or unincorporated place) of __________ , county of __________ , state of New Hampshire, in state representative district county __________ and district ___ , and am a registered voter herein; that I am a registered member of the __________ party; that I am a candidate for delegate to the state convention to be made at the primary election to be held on the ___ day of __________ ; and I hereby request that my name be printed on the official primary ballot of the party in which I am registered as a candidate for such election. I declare that I am not a federal employee which makes me ineligible to file as a candidate for this office. If I have been convicted of a felony, I declare that I have completed my sentence as required in RSA 607-A:2. I further declare that, if elected as such delegate, I will not withdraw; and that, if elected, I will be qualified for and will assume the duties of said office. II. For all other declarations of candidacy: I, __________ , declare that I am domiciled in Ward ___ , in the city (or town or unincorporated place) of __________ , county of __________ , state of New Hampshire, and am a registered voter herein; that I am a registered member of the __________ party; that I am a candidate for nomination for the office of __________ to be made at the primary election to be held on the ___ day of __________ ; and I hereby request that my name be printed on the official primary ballot of the party in which I am registered as a candidate for such nomination. I declare that I am not a candidate for incompatible offices as defined in RSA 655:10, and that I am not a federal employee which makes me ineligible to file as a candidate for this office. If I have been convicted of a felony, I declare that I have completed my sentence as required in RSA 607-A:2. I further declare that, if nominated as a candidate for said office, I will not withdraw; and that, if elected, I will be qualified for and will assume the duties of said office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:20-d — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 20-d
187-A:20-d Academic Credit and Course Registration for Veterans.
Status: in_force

I. A veteran who enrolls as a student at an institution within the university system shall be granted maximum credits allowed by the institution's required accreditation standards or state licensure requirements towards his or her degree for the completion of courses that were part of such veteran's military training or service if the such courses meet the standards of the American Council on Education, or its equivalent, for the awarding of academic credits. No fee, tuition, or other charge shall be assessed against a veteran who qualifies for such credit pursuant to this section. For the purposes of this section, "veteran" means veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. section 101(2). II. (a) Institutions within the state university system that offer an early course registration period shall also offer early course registration to students who are veterans or national guard members. (b) A student who is called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States, after having attended regularly for 85 percent of the length of the course as determined by the academic calendar of class or having completed 85 percent of the term's work, shall be given an opportunity to complete necessary course work within 12 months utilizing the Internet or United States Postal Service correspondence or other available communication methods for each course in which such student is earning a grade of C or better in the term the student is called to active duty service. (c) Students called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States shall have their tuition refunded or credited, whichever is deemed appropriate by the institution based on how the term was paid for, without credits awarded. (d) A veteran with no previous college experience shall be permitted to file an admission application and enroll in the current open registration period pending completion of their application and provision of supporting documents. (e) Within 12 months of return from active duty, a veteran may register for courses after normal registration period ends without late fees or other penalties until the latest allowable registration date. III. The board of trustees shall establish policies necessary to implement this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554 / Section 12
554:12 Compromise.
Status: in_force

A debt due from an insolvent person may be compromised and discharged on payment of such part thereof as the administrator deems proper, and the administrator shall be chargeable only for the amount received.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:13 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 13
104:13 Completing Business.
Status: in_force

Upon the resignation, removal from office or expiration of the term of office of a sheriff, he shall execute all precepts in his hands, complete all official business previously committed to him and deliver to his successor all prisoners in his custody.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 225-A:15 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 225-A / Section 15
225-A:15 Application for Registration.
Status: in_force

On or before November 1 of each year every operator of a passenger tramway shall apply to the board, on forms prepared by it, for registration hereunder. The application shall contain such information as the board may reasonably require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:23 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 23
266-A:23 Examination of Vehicles; Inspectors; Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who operates a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall, when requested, stop his motor vehicle and permit any authorized inspector of the department to examine the vehicle. The inspector may examine the vehicle as necessary to determine its compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules adopted under this chapter. II. Inspectors authorized by the department shall have authority as peace officers as provided by RSA 594 relating to enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted by the commissioner relating to this chapter. An inspector shall display the proper insignia of his office when stopping and examining a motor vehicle. III. Any person who violates RSA 266-A:23 shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:95-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 95-d
31:95-d Procedure for Adoption; Rescission or Change of Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. Any town may adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict revenues, or any portion of such revenues, from a specific source to expenditures for specific purposes in the following manner: (a) In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of a special or annual town meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3, and shall be voted on by ballot. The question shall not be placed on the official ballot. (b) The selectmen shall hold a public hearing on the question at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least 2 public places in the municipality and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 7 days before the hearing. (c) The wording of the question shall be: "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 31:95-c to restrict (here insert portion as a fractional or dollar amount) of revenues from (here insert source) to expenditures for the purpose of (here insert purpose)? Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund to be known as the ( ... ) fund, separate from the general fund. Any surplus in said fund shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus and shall be expended only after a vote by the legislative body to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose of the fund or source of the revenue." II. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes", RSA 31:95-c shall apply within the town on a date set by the selectmen. III. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted upon according to the provisions of RSA 31:95-d, I. IV. (a) Any town which has adopted RSA 31:95-c may consider rescinding its action in the manner described in RSA 31:95-d, I(a) and (b). The wording of the question shall be the same as set out in RSA 31:95-d, I(c), except the word "adopt" shall be changed to "rescind." (b) If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes", RSA 31:95-c shall not apply within the town, and any remaining amounts in the rescinded fund shall become part of the general fund accumulated surplus. V. No change shall be made to a special revenue fund adopted under RSA 31:95-c unless the town has voted to consider changing the source or fractional portion of revenues or specific purpose of expenditures of the fund in the manner described in subparagraphs I(a) and (b) and authorized such change by a vote of 2/3 of all the voters present and voting at an annual town or district meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:10 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 10
431:10 Misbranding.
Status: in_force

No person shall distribute misbranded fertilizer. A fertilizer shall be deemed to be misbranded if: I. Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. II. It is distributed under the name of another fertilizer product. III. It is not labeled as required in RSA 431:5 and in accordance with rules adopted under this subdivision. IV. It purports to be or is represented as a fertilizer, or is represented as containing a plant nutrient or fertilizer unless such plant nutrient or fertilizer conforms to the definition of identity, if any, prescribed by rule of the commissioner. In adopting such rules, the commissioner shall give due regard to commonly accepted definitions and official fertilizer terms such as those issued by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-A:2 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-A / Section 2
151-A:2 Nursing Home Administrator License Required.
Status: in_force

No nursing home in the state may operate unless it is under the supervision of an administrator who holds a currently valid nursing home administrator's license and registration issued pursuant to this chapter. No person shall practice or offer to practice nursing home administration in this state or use any title, sign, card or device to indicate that such person is a nursing home administrator unless such person is duly licensed and registered as a nursing home administrator as required by this chapter. However, nothing in this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter shall be construed to require an applicant for a license as a nursing home administrator who is certified by a recognized church or religious denomination which teaches reliance on spiritual means alone for healing as having been approved to administer institutions certified by such church or denomination for the care and treatment of the sick in accordance with its teachings, to demonstrate proficiency in any medical techniques or to meet any medical educational qualifications or medical standards not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in such institutions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-D:3 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-D / Section 3
204-D:3 Highway Fund.
Status: in_force

I. Surplus property held by the department of transportation which was acquired with highway fund moneys shall be transferred to the authority under the procedures set out in RSA 204-D:2, provided, however, that the authority shall compensate the department for such land in an amount acceptable to the department and the authority. Such amount shall not exceed the original expenditure for the property from the highway fund. II. Surplus property held by the department of transportation which was acquired, in whole or in part, with federal or turnpike funds shall be transferred to the authority for the minimum compensation required by federal law or controlling turnpike revenue bond resolution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:33 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 33
100-A:33 Transfer of Members.
Status: in_force

Any person who, as of May 31, 1989, is actively employed and is earning benefits and making contributions in accordance with the provisions of any predecessor system of the New Hampshire retirement system shall, effective August 1, 1989, earn benefits and make contributions under the provisions of this chapter and, upon retirement, death, disability, or termination shall be considered to have been a full member of the New Hampshire retirement system for the entire period of creditable service in either system as provided in RSA 100-A:4, I; provided, however, that any such person may elect, by notification in writing to the board of trustees on or before July 15, 1989, to continue to make contributions and earn benefits under the provisions of the predecessor system; and any such election shall thereafter be irrevocable.