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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:64 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 64
482:64 Municipality May Take Dam.
Status: in_force

If the owner shall fail to comply with such request, a municipality in which all or a portion of such dam is located may take, by eminent domain proceedings before the department as provided in this subdivision, such dam and other real estate, franchises, easements, flowage and other property, wherever located, necessary or desirable in the opinion of the department to enable the municipality to construct, maintain, repair, own and operate the same. Eminent domain proceedings may not be taken by a municipality pending an appeal and final determination of such appeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-A:8 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-A / Section 8
202-A:8 City Trustees.
Status: in_force

The trustees of a public library in a city shall be elected as provided in the city charter. In case of trustees of a city library acquired by a city in whole or in part, by donation or bequest containing other conditions or provisions for the election or appointment of trustees, which conditions do not provide for a representative of the public on the board, the city council shall elect to said board a public trustee for a 3-year term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72-A:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72-A / Section 1
72-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Canoe" means a narrow, lightweight boat with its sides meeting in a sharp edge at each end propelled by one or more paddles. A kayak is an Eskimo-type canoe. I-a. "Commercial boat" means a vessel used primarily for commercial purposes which, in the case of vessels used for tidal and coastal waters, is verified by the department of safety by means of a notarized document affirming that the vessel is so used. This documentation shall include, where applicable, the individual's national marine fisheries identification number, federal tax identification number filed with the department of revenue administration, a copy of the New Hampshire saltwater fishing license number, a copy of the New Hampshire commercial lobster license, a copy of the Certificate of Documentation from the United States Coast Guard, a statement declaring the commercial use of the vessel, a declaration that the vessel is not used for more than 14 days for noncommercial use, and an acknowledgment that falsification of any information is a violation. For the purposes of this paragraph "primarily for commercial purposes" means that the vessel is not used for more than 14 days of noncommercial use per registration year. II. "Cruiser" means a power-driven boat intended for cruising with living accommodations, the hull designed with its sides meeting in a sharp edge at the bow and the sides meeting at a flat surface at the stern. III. "Houseboat" means a barge-like boat fitted for use as a floating dwelling propelled by either inboard or outboard power. IV. "Inboard runabout" means a small pleasure motorboat equipped with the motor located inside the hull, and may be propelled by a jet drive, transom drive, or through bottom drive. V. "Outboard" means a motorboat equipped with the motor located on the exterior of the hull, usually mounted on the stern. VI. "Pontoon boat" means a boat supported by one or more cylindrical floats propelled by either inboard or outboard power. VII. "Rowboat" means a small boat made to be rowed. VIII. "Sailboard" means a small boat having a wide, flat hull and a sail by means of which it is propelled, and primarily designed to be sailed by sitting on the deck and not by sitting in a cockpit. IX. "Sailboat" means a boat having sails as its principal means of propulsion, provided with a cockpit or trampoline where the steersman may sit; it may have auxiliary inboard or outboard power.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:43 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 43
237:43 Definition.
Status: in_force

Said turnpike shall be a limited access highway as defined in RSA 230:44, except that RSA 230:52 shall not apply to ducts, pipes, pipelines, poles, wires or other structures permitted under RSA 237:34, VII or to existing facilities on highways, not now restricted as to access, used as toll-free sections of the turnpike.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 44:20 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 44 / Section 20
44:20 Color of Ballots.
Status: in_force

In cities which use more than one ballot during any city election, each ballot shall be of a different color, or display a differently colored header on white paper, than any other ballot used at the election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:40 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 40
262:40 Vehicles Involved in Crimes.
Status: in_force

Whenever a vehicle is reasonably believed to have been used in connection with a criminal offense, and a peace officer has ordered the removal and impoundment of such vehicle, the custodian of said vehicle shall release it upon authorization of the removing agency or a court of competent jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-A:18 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-A / Section 18
399-A:18 Title Loan Lenders.
Status: in_force

I. No title loan lender shall: (a) Charge the consumer more than one fee for dishonored checks when the consumer issues more than one check to the title loan lender. However, the title loan lender may recover from the consumer any fee charged to the lender by an unaffiliated financial institution for each dishonored check. (b) Make more than one outstanding title loan that is secured by one title. (c) Make a title loan without providing the borrower within the title loan agreement the right to cancel the title loan at any time before the close of business of the next business day following the date of the transaction by repaying to the title loan lender in cash the amount advanced to the borrower. (d) Offer, advertise, or make a title loan with a rate of interest that is lower in the original period than in subsequent renewals. (e) Make a title loan to a borrower who currently has or had an outstanding payday or title loan within the previous 60 day period. As part of its application process for such a title loan, a title loan lender shall obtain a written statement under oath from the borrower certifying the borrower does not currently have an outstanding and has not had an outstanding payday loan or title loan within the previous 60-day period. (f) Charge interest at higher than 25 percent per month, however actual costs incurred by the title loan lender pursuant to RSA 399-A:15, XI may be passed through to the borrower. II. Each title loan lender shall maintain an office in this state that is accessible to consumers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.07 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.07
293-A:8.07 Resignation of Directors.
Status: in_force

(a) A director may resign at any time by delivering a written resignation to the board of directors, or its chair, or to the secretary of the corporation. (b) A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation that is conditioned upon failing to receive a specified vote for election as a director may provide that it is irrevocable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:83 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 83
436:83 Interference with Tests.
Status: in_force

Any person who intentionally interferes with or hinders the work of the commissioner or his agents; or who attempts to defeat the object of a test by a previous injection of tuberculin or any other drug, known as plugging; or who in any other way attempts to prevent an accurate and truthful determination of the condition of the animal tested; or who shall treat any animal with material or substance to prevent normal reaction, except for experimental purposes and with the consent of the commissioner, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such treatment shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:11 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 11
21:11 Seal.
Status: in_force

When the seal of a court, public officer, or corporation is required by law to be affixed to any paper the word "seal" shall include an impression of the official seal made upon the paper alone, as well as an impression thereof made by means of wax, or a wafer, affixed thereto. The seal of a corporation upon a corporate bond or other corporate obligation for the payment of money may be a facsimile, engraved or printed, where such bond or other obligation is authenticated or certified by a trustee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:15 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 15
654:15 Party Registration.
Status: in_force

Whenever names are added to the checklist the supervisors shall register the party membership of the voter if he desires such membership registered. The party membership of each voter may be registered by writing in ink, printing, or rubber stamping after the name of such voter the first 3 letters of the name of the party with which he registers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-D:5 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-D / Section 5
194-D:5 Funding.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be no tuition charge for any pupil attending an open enrollment school located in that pupil's resident district. For an open enrollment school authorized by a receiving school district, the pupil's sending district shall pay the receiving district an amount equal to not less than 80 percent of the sending district's average cost per pupil as determined by the department of education using the most recent available data as reported by the sending district to the department. II. In accordance with current department of education standards, the funding and educational decision-making process for children with disabilities attending a chartered public or open enrollment school shall be the responsibility of the sending school district and shall retain all current options available to the parent and to the school district. III. The commissioner of the department of education shall apply for all federal funding available to open enrollment schools or other federal sources of funds. The commissioner shall expend any such funds received in a manner acceptable to the funding source. IV. A sending district may provide funds, services, equipment, materials, or personnel to an open enrollment school, in addition to the amounts specified in this section in accordance with the policies of the sending school district. V. An open enrollment school may accept pupils at tuition rates at less than the amounts established by this chapter. VI. An open enrollment school may receive financial aid, private gifts, grants, or revenue as if it were a school district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 131:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 131 / Section 5
131:5 Contracts for Outside Services.
Status: in_force

They may enter into contracts with laboratories in localities accessible to the various portions of the state for the prompt examination of specimens received from local health officers or physicians and for an immediate report on such examinations, at the expense of the state, provided that all laboratories shall conform to the standards of efficiency as adopted by rules by the department of health and human services, and that the director, bacteriologist or pathologist in charge of such examinations shall possess such educational and technical qualifications as the commissioner of the department of health and human services shall establish by rule. No obligation shall be incurred by the department of health and human services relative to the examinations in excess of the sums made available for them.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:39 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 39
436:39 Examinations.
Status: in_force

Whenever animals have been quarantined as herein provided, the commissioner, within a reasonable time, shall cause a physical examination of such animals to be made. If, on such physical examination, he deems it necessary, he may apply the tuberculin or any other approved test. He shall not, when he suspects bovine tuberculosis, take any action based upon such physical examination except in advanced cases unless the tuberculin or other approved test is applied and such test confirms the result of the physical examination. If any animal is found to have bovine tuberculosis, he may cause a test to be made of the entire herd in which such animal was found or of any animal which may have been exposed to said disease. If the disease suspected is one which science has demonstrated can be controlled in susceptible animals by the proper vaccination of said animals, the commissioner or his agent may order any and all susceptible animals vaccinated or treated as he may deem advisable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 504-A:3 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 504-A / Section 3
504-A:3 Termination of Probation or Parole.
Status: in_force

The authority that placed a person on probation or parole may terminate the probation or parole at any time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-B:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-B / Section 8
155-B:8 Contested Cases.
Status: in_force

If an answer is filed and served as provided in RSA 155-B:6, further proceedings in the action shall be governed by the rules of civil procedure for the district or municipal courts, except that the action has priority over all pending civil actions and shall be tried forthwith. If the order is sustained following the trial, the court shall enter judgment and shall fix a time after which the building shall be destroyed or repaired, as the case may be, in compliance with the order as originally filed or modified by the court. If the order is not sustained, it shall be annulled and set aside. The clerk of the court shall cause a copy of the judgment to be mailed forthwith to the persons upon whom the original order was served.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 423:5 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 423 / Section 5
423:5 Use of Landing Fields.
Status: in_force

Any town acquiring aviation facilities under the provisions hereof is authorized to provide for the use thereof by contract or lease to individuals or corporations, and may establish reasonable tolls, charges, rents, or fees for such use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 276-A:6 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 276-A / Section 6
276-A:6 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have the responsibility for enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:13 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 13
546-B:13 Proceeding by Minor Parent.
Status: in_force

A minor parent, or a guardian or other legal representative of a minor parent, may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the benefit of the minor's child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:14-e — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 14-e
21-J:14-e Auditing Authority.
Status: in_force

Every person, firm, or corporation making appraisals on behalf of a municipality for tax assessment purposes shall maintain records of its appraisal activities and shall make all such records available for inspection by the commissioner or authorized agents, upon request, at reasonable times during regular business hours. Any willful violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties included in RSA 21-J:39.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:28 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 28
674:28 Nonconforming Buildings, Land, or Uses Under Interim Zoning Ordinance.
Status: in_force

I. All nonconforming properties in active use when an interim ordinance is passed and adopted may continue indefinitely in their present use. II. Any and all nonconforming property may be altered and expanded as the business and conditions warrant; providing, however, that any such expansion does not make any existing conforming structure nonconforming within the terms of the interim ordinance; nor shall such expansion bring any building within 35 feet of an abutter's building; nor shall the height exceed the limits as defined in RSA 674:25, IV, (d); nor shall the use of such property be materially altered in purpose. III. Any and all nonconforming property which is partially or totally destroyed by reason of obsolescence, fire or other act of God may be restored, remodeled and operated if done within 2 years; providing, however, that proximity to a lot line or right-of-way may be no nearer than the lesser of the original building and the setbacks defined in RSA 674:25, IV, (a)-(c), and the height does not exceed the limits set forth in RSA 674:25, IV, (d).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 291-A:16 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 291-A / Section 16
291-A:16 Sale or Purchase of Parts Prohibited.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph II, a person that for valuable consideration, knowingly purchases or sells a part for transplantation or therapy if removal of a part from an individual is intended to occur after the individual's death commits a felony and, notwithstanding RSA 651:2, upon conviction shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or both. II. A person may charge a reasonable amount for the removal, processing, preservation, quality control, storage, transportation, implantation, or disposal of a part.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292-B / Section 6
292-B:6 Release or Modification of Restrictions on Management, Investment, or Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. If the donor consents in a record, an institution may release or modify, in whole or in part, a restriction contained in a gift instrument on the management, investment, or purpose of an institutional fund. A release or modification may not allow a fund to be used for a purpose other than a charitable purpose of the institution. II. The court, upon application of an institution, may modify a restriction contained in a gift instrument regarding the management or investment of an institutional fund if the restriction has become impracticable or wasteful, if it impairs the management or investment of the fund, or if, because of circumstances not anticipated by the donor, a modification of a restriction will further the purposes of the fund. The institution shall notify the attorney general of the application, and the attorney general must be given an opportunity to be heard. To the extent practicable, any modification must be made in accordance with the donor's probable intention. III. If a particular charitable purpose or a restriction contained in a gift instrument on the use of an institutional fund becomes unlawful, impracticable, impossible to achieve, or wasteful, the court, upon application of an institution, may modify the purpose of the fund or the restriction on the use of the fund in a manner consistent with the charitable purposes expressed in the gift instrument. The institution shall notify the attorney general of the application, and the attorney general must be given an opportunity to be heard. IV. If an institution determines that a restriction contained in a gift instrument on the management, investment, or purpose of an institutional fund is unlawful, impracticable, impossible to achieve, or wasteful, the institution, 60 days after notification to the attorney general, may release or modify the restriction, in whole or part, if: (a) The institutional fund subject to the restriction has a total value of less than $25,000; (b) More than 25 years have elapsed since the fund was established; and (c) The institution uses the property in a manner consistent with the charitable purposes expressed in the gift instrument. V. Upon application to the court by an institution holding a fund with a market value of $1,000,000 or more, which fund would be an institutional fund but for the provisions of RSA 292-B:2, V(b) or (d), the court may order the adoption of the provisions of this chapter with respect to that fund. The institution shall notify the attorney general of the application, and the attorney general shall be given an opportunity to be heard. In reviewing the application, the court shall consider the intent of the donor expressed in a gift instrument, the purposes of this chapter, and the capacity of the institution to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-B:20 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-B / Section 20
301-B:20 No Implicit Fiduciary Status.
Status: in_force

Developers, participants, administrators or legal representatives of a DAO shall not be imputed to have fiduciary duties towards each other or third parties solely on the basis of their role, unless the person acting in such a role explicitly holds itself out as a fiduciary, or the bylaws expressly provide that such person is a fiduciary with respect to each power granted to such person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:19 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 19
231:19 When Owner or Resident Unknown.
Status: in_force

When the owner or person to whom damages are due is unknown or the identity of the person who may be entitled to damages or the amount thereof is uncertain, or his residence is unknown or uncertain, damages may be tendered to such owner or person by depositing with the town treasurer a sum of money equal to the damages assessed, and the town treasurer shall pay such sum without interest to such owner or person upon proof that he is the person entitled to such damages, and in case the town treasurer is not satisfied with the evidence that the claimant is the person entitled to such damages he may deposit the money for such damages with the clerk of the superior court for the county in which the land or property is situate, and the court, after due notice, shall determine whether such person is entitled to the damages. In the case of estates not settled or where doubt exists as to the person or persons entitled to damages, or the amount thereof, a deposit with the town treasurer shall be deemed a tender to the owner and the town treasurer shall notify the judge of probate for the county in which such real estate lies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 7
198:7 Neglect to Assess, Etc.
Status: in_force

If the selectmen neglect to assess, assign or pay over the school money as aforesaid they shall pay for each neglect a sum equal to that so neglected to be assessed, assigned or paid over, to be recovered by action of debt, in the name and for the use of the district by the school board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 285:9-a — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 285 / Section 9-a
285:9-a Cooperation With Amateur Local Boxing Committee Required.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commission shall, in the conduct of all amateur boxing or sparring matches and exhibitions sanctioned by USA Boxing, Inc., acknowledge and follow the rules and regulations of USA Boxing, Inc. II. The local boxing committee, New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc., shall certify and register all officials including, but not limited to, referees, judges, timekeepers, physicians, and clerks, pursuant to USA Boxing, Inc. rules and Public Law 95-606. III. Certified officials shall be assigned by the commission to work amateur boxing competitions within the state of New Hampshire, and shall be overseen and under the direction of the commission. IV. Members of the commission shall become members of USA Boxing, Inc. and take any certification courses or clinics, or both, offered by the New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc. V. Neither the New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc. nor the commission shall have or exercise unilateral power or authority to waive, circumvent, or ignore any approved and existing rule, procedure, or policy of USA Boxing, Inc. Any circumstance not addressed by USA Boxing, Inc. rules, procedures, or policies shall be determined by the commission. VI. The office of professional licensure and certification shall collect 5 percent of the gross receipts of paid admissions to all amateur bouts, as mandated by RSA 285:14.