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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-J:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-J / Section 7
125-J:7 Inspection and Monitoring.
Status: in_force

I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the commissioner relative to this chapter or an emissions reduction credit certificate issued under this chapter, an employee or authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time: (a) Enter any facility containing a device or source of air pollution; (b) Inspect and photograph devices and sources which produce or control air pollution and air contaminates, and obtain samples of materials processed in, and generated from, the devices and sources in the facility; and (c) Inspect and copy records, information or test results relating to air pollution, air contaminates, devices and sources which produce or control air pollution and air contaminates, emissions reductions implemented or to be implemented at a device or source, and emissions reductions credits which have been applied for by a device or source, or issued by the department. II. The commissioner may require persons certifying and using ERCs to collect, maintain, and submit data necessary to ensure that ERCs are and remain in compliance with all requirements of this chapter and the Clean Air Act, and with the conditions of the emissions reduction credits certificates issued hereunder. III. Information obtained by or submitted to the department under this chapter which, in the judgment of the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be disclosed to the public without notice to the owner of the trade secret and an opportunity for a hearing. The protection against unauthorized disclosure of trade secret information under this chapter shall not exceed that permitted under RSA 91-A. The department may provide information relating to trade secrets to the EPA, provided that the EPA guarantees the same degree of confidentiality afforded by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-A:6 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-A / Section 6
195-A:6 Area School Property.
Status: in_force

The legal title to, and administration of, an area school building, land and equipment, shall be vested in the receiving district, but it shall hold such property in trust for the benefit of all the school districts in the authorized regional enrollment area, as their respective equitable interests therein may appear.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-Q:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-Q / Section 5
126-Q:5 Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to the duties and powers enumerated elsewhere in this chapter: I. The commissioner of insurance shall, after notice from the association, issue a show cause order to any assessable entity that fails to comply with the association's plan of operation. In addition to late fees and other penalties imposed by the association, assessable entities may, after a finding of just cause, be subject to a minimum fine of $5,000, a maximum fine of 25 percent of the total amount of delinquent assessments, and licensure suspension. I-a. The insurance commissioner shall annually review the assessment report required under RSA 126-Q:3, V(k) to ensure that all assessable entities are participating in the association and that all assessable entities have accurately reported assessable lives. The association shall remedy any problem identified by the commissioner with respect to assessable entities and assessable lives. II. The commissioner and the commissioner of insurance may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:16-f — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 16-f
487:16-f Penalties.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding RSA 487:7, any person who violates RSA 487:16-c through 487:16-e shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $250 for any subsequent offense. The authority to enforce these sections shall extend to all peace officers in the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 528:16 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 528 / Section 16
528:16 Notice of Sale.
Status: in_force

Notice in writing of the time and place of sale of such shares or interest shall be given by the officer to the debtor, or shall be left at his abode, and shall be posted at one or more public places in the town where the sale is to be, and in two adjoining towns, thirty days before the sale.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 503:2-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 503 / Section 2-a
503:2-a Representation by Attorneys.
Status: in_force

I. Any attorney appearing in a small claims action on behalf of a party shall file an appearance with the court and shall provide copies of that appearance to all opposing parties at least 7 days prior to the hearing date. II. The court shall give notice of the requirement to file an appearance under paragraph I to all parties in small claims actions. III. Any party which fails to receive timely notice under paragraph II may request a continuance, which the court shall ordinarily grant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:62 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 62
659:62 Return of Materials From Additional Polling Place.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 659:59, upon the closing of the polls at each additional polling place, the ballot box at such polling place shall be sealed by the assistant moderator. Such sealing shall be done in the presence of the inspectors of election and shall be certified by the assistant clerk at such polling place. The assistant moderator shall also seal in a package the duplicate checklists used at the additional polling place together with the unused and spoiled ballots. The ballot box and the package shall be delivered to the moderator at the central polling place without unnecessary delay and with the seals unbroken by 2 election officials designated by the assistant moderator. Such 2 election officials shall be of different political parties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:174 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 174
231:174 No Prescriptive Right.
Status: in_force

No enjoyment by a person, copartnership, or corporation for any length of time of the privilege of having or maintaining wires and their supports and appurtenances in, upon, over, or attached to any building or land of other persons, shall create an easement or raise any presumption of a grant thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:26 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 26
546-B:26 Nonparentage as Defense.
Status: in_force

A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:30 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 30
236:30 No Adverse Right.
Status: in_force

No person shall acquire, as against the public, any right to any part of a highway by enclosing or occupying it adversely for any length of time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:6 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 6
674:6 Purpose and Description.
Status: in_force

The capital improvements program shall classify projects according to the urgency and need for realization and shall recommend a time sequence for their implementation. The program may also contain the estimated cost of each project and indicate probable operating and maintenance costs and probable revenues, if any, as well as existing sources of funds or the need for additional sources of funds for the implementation and operation of each project. The program shall be based on information submitted by the departments and agencies of the municipality and shall take into account public facility needs indicated by the prospective development shown in the master plan of the municipality or as permitted by other municipal land use controls.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 1
21-J:1 Establishment; General Functions.
Status: in_force

I. There is established the department of revenue administration, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of revenue administration. II. The department of revenue administration, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions: (a) Overseeing the collection of state taxes, assigned by specific tax law. (b) Providing information collected through tax administration activities to the governor and general court for public policy decisions. This information shall not include material which identifies, or permits identification of, particular taxpayers. (c) Establishing a uniform system of financial reports and accounting for the state's political subdivisions. (d) Developing such forms or returns as may be necessary, which forms or returns may be required to be signed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:74 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 74
230:74 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Bicycle" means every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having 2 tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices. II. "Bicycle route" means any lane, way, path or trail designated by appropriate signs, that explicitly provides for bicycle travel. III. "Bicycle lane" means a portion of a roadway which has been designated for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles. It is distinguished from the portion of the roadway for motor vehicular traffic by a paint stripe or similar device. Improved road edges are considered a bicycle lane where so designated. IV. "Bicycle path or trail" means a separate trail or path which is for the exclusive use of bicycles where a trail or path forms a part of a highway, which is separated from the roadway for motor vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-E:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-E / Section 20
135-E:20 Notice Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. No later than 30 days prior to the release of a sexually violent predator, the department shall give written notice of the person's release to the victim advocate for the county in which the person was prosecuted, and to the extent possible the victim or the victim's family shall be notified. II. The parole board shall be immediately notified of the release of a sexually violent predator who has an active or pending term of parole, conditional release, or other postprison release supervision that is administered by the parole board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:26 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 26
161-C:26 Charging Off Uncollected Funds.
Status: in_force

Any support debt due the department from a responsible parent which the commissioner deems uncollectible may be transferred from accounts receivable to a suspense account and cease to be accounted as an asset; provided, that at any time after 6 years from the date a support debt was incurred, the commissioner may charge off as uncollectible any support debt upon which the commissioner finds there is no available, practical, or lawful means by which said debt may be collected; provided further that no proceedings or action under the provisions of this chapter may be begun after expiration of said 6-year period to institute collection of a support debt. Nothing herein shall be construed to render invalid or nonactionable a support lien filed prior to the expiration of said 6-year period or an assignment of earnings or order to withhold and deliver executed prior to the expiration of said 6-year period.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.22 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.22
293-A:8.22 Notice of Meeting.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of the date, time, place, or purpose of the meeting. (b) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for a longer or shorter period, special meetings of the board of directors must be preceded by at least 2 days' notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting. The notice need not describe the purpose of the special meeting unless required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-C:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-C / Section 1
14-C:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that persons charged with carrying out the duties and activities of the legislative branch of state government do so in an atmosphere that supports the independent judgment of such persons and minimizes the opportunity for inappropriate influence by persons or organizations subject to or likely to become subject to or interested in any matter or action pending in the legislative branch. To that end, this chapter defines gifts that may not be given to, solicited by, or accepted by persons subject to the provisions of the chapter and establishes requirements for the reporting of honorariums, expense reimbursements, and certain other receipts. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect this purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:45 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 45
110-B:45 Order into Arrest.
Status: in_force

Any person subject to RSA 110-B charged with an offense hereunder shall be ordered into arrest or confinement as circumstances may require; but, when charged only with an offense normally tried by summary court-martial, such person shall not ordinarily be placed in confinement. When any person subject to this chapter is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and to try the person or dismiss the charges and release the person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52 / Section 5
52:5 Changing Boundaries.
Status: in_force

I. The selectmen of towns in which any such district has been established upon petition, after notice to parties interested and a hearing, may change the boundaries thereof; and the district shall cause the petition and the return of the selectmen's proceedings and decision thereon to be recorded in the records of the district, and of the towns in which it is situated, within 60 days after the decision. II. In the case of any district formed for the purpose of impoundment of water, any such change of boundaries shall be ratified before taking effect by the voters domiciled in the district and in any area proposed to be added to the district in the same manner as is required for the initial establishment of the district. III. In the case of any district formed for the purpose of the supply of water for domestic and fire purposes, which may include the protection of sources of supply, any such change of boundaries shall be ratified before taking effect by the voters domiciled in the district and in any area proposed to be added to the district in the same manner as is required for the initial establishment of the district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 15-A:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 15-A / Section 2
15-A:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Agency" means the executive branch and any department, division, board, commission, or equivalent entity of the executive branch. II. "Agency head" means the commissioner or equivalent leader of any department, and the highest ranking member of any commission, board, institution, bureau, or office, which is not a subordinate component of a department or equivalent agency, by whatever name called, other than the legislative and judicial branches of state government. III. "Family member" shall mean any person related to and living in the same domicile as the elected official, public official, public employee, constitutional official, or legislative employee who shares a common economic interest in the expenses of daily living, including, but not limited to, a spouse, child, or parents. IV. "Income" means any money or thing of value received. V. "Primary occupation" means any business, business association, public sector employment, nonprofit employment, or self- employment which provides the largest source of income for the candidate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:23 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 23
458-A:23 Enforcement Under Hague Convention.
Status: in_force

Under this subdivision a court of this state may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child-custody determination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-L:18 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-L / Section 18
162-L:18 Remedies for Noncompliance.
Status: in_force

I. If the authority finds, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing, that a grantee under this subdivision has failed to comply substantially with the provisions of this subdivision, the rules adopted under this subdivision, or applicable provisions of federal law, the authority may: (a) Terminate payments to the grantee under this subdivision; or (b) Limit the availability of payments under this subdivision under such conditions as the authority may establish. II. In lieu of, or in addition to, any action authorized in paragraph I, the authority may refer the matter to the attorney general of the state of New Hampshire with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:74 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 74
231:74 Contribution by Another Town.
Status: in_force

When the expense of rebuilding or repairing a highway would be excessively burdensome to the town in which it is situate, and another town is greatly benefited by the highway, the superior court, upon petition and proceedings thereon as in the case of laying out a highway, may order a portion of the expense to be paid by such other town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-G:4-g — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-G / Section 4-g
170-G:4-g Kinship Navigator Program.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a kinship navigator program to offer information, referral, and follow up services to grandparents and other relatives raising children to link them to available services and benefits. The program also may be used to promote effective partnerships among public and private agencies to ensure that the needs of kinship caregiver families are met and to provide education and outreach to the community regarding kinship caregiver families. Any program established by the department shall meet the federal criteria for kinship navigator programs in 42 U.S.C. section 627.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-F:5 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193-F / Section 5
193-F:5 Training and Assessment.
Status: in_force

I. Each school district and chartered public school shall provide: (a) Training on policies adopted pursuant to this chapter, within 9 months of the effective date of this section and annually thereafter, for school employees, regular school volunteers, or employees of a company under contract to a school, school district, or chartered public school who have significant contact with pupils for the purpose of preventing, identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents of bullying or cyberbullying; and (b) Educational programs for pupils and parents in preventing, identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents of bullying or cyberbullying. Any such program for pupils shall be written and presented in age appropriate language. II. The department of education shall provide evidence-based educational programs to support training as required under paragraph I. III. Nothing in this chapter shall require the inclusion of any specific curriculum, textbook, or other material designed to prevent bullying or cyberbullying in any program or activity conducted by an educational institution. The omission of such subject matter from any curriculum, textbook, or other material in any program or activity conducted by an educational institution shall not constitute a violation of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:4 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 4
189:4 Decisions of State Board.
Status: in_force

All such decisions of the state board shall be made in writing, recorded by it and a copy sent for record to the clerk of the district affected thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:12-1202 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 12-1202
383-E:12-1202 Procedure.
Status: in_force

Upon a vote dissolving the credit union, the members shall elect a committee of 3 persons to liquidate the assets of the credit union. The committee shall act under the control of the commissioner. Each paid-in share according to the amount paid in shall be entitled to its proportional part of the assets in liquidation after all deposits and debts have been paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-B / Section 7
332-B:7 Powers of the Board.
Status: repealed

The board shall have the power to: I. Determine the criteria for examinations and the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state. II. [Repealed.] III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.] V. [Repealed.] V-a. [Repealed.] VI. [Repealed.] VII. Appoint from its own membership one or more of the members to act as representatives of the board at any meeting within or without the state where such representation is deemed desirable. VIII. Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant thereto. IX-XI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 547:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 547 / Section 12
547:12 Drawing Will.
Status: in_force

He shall not make or draft a will for any other person, and all wills so made or drawn after July 16, 1864, shall be void.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-M:11 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-M / Section 11
21-M:11 Bureau of Civil Law.
Status: repealed

I. There is established within the division of legal counsel a bureau of civil law. The bureau shall be supervised by a senior assistant attorney general who shall be appointed by the attorney general in accordance with the provisions of RSA 21-M:3 and who shall carry out the duties imposed by this section under the supervision of the attorney general and do such other work as the attorney general may assign. The attorney general shall appoint such other assistant attorneys general pursuant to the provisions of RSA 21-M:3 and such additional clerical, stenographic, and other staff as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section within the limits of the appropriations made for the bureau. II. The duties of the bureau shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Providing advice and legal representation in civil matters for all executive branch agencies; (b) Providing advice and legal representation for the state in land acquisition matters; (c) [Repealed.] III. The department of justice shall have the authority to hire a full-time attorney assigned to the bureau, who shall act as legal counsel for state executive agencies in the procurement, negotiation, and development of contracts as determined by the attorney general. Each agency shall notify the department of justice of its intent to procure a contract or enter into any agreement that may materially impact the state, according to criteria established by the department of justice, including but not limited to, contract value, complexity, and performance obligations. IV. To assist the attorney general in his or her duty to exercise supervision of campaign finance, election law, inaugural committee oversight, and lobbying matters, the department of justice may hire: (a) An unclassified full-time investigator assigned to the bureau, who shall work exclusively on, campaign finance, election law, inaugural committee oversight, and lobbying matters. Notwithstanding RSA 14:14-c, the salary for the full-time investigator position shall be established as a salary grade BB. (b) A classified full-time investigative paralegal assigned to the bureau, who shall work exclusively on campaign finance, election law, inaugural committee oversight, and lobbying matter. The classification shall be a paralegal II, labor grade 19.