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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:192 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 192
310-A:192 Continuing Education.
Status: in_force

Completion in each 2-year renewal period of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education shall be required for license renewal, provided that one hour of the 20 required hours shall be from a board-approved course on appropriate building regulations including any recent revisions to regulations. The board shall approve educational courses and activities that would further the professional competence of licensees. The continuing education credits shall be determined on the basis of one credit for each contact hour of course instruction or professional development activity actually attended by a licensee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-A:7 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-A / Section 7
328-A:7 Examination.
Status: in_force

I. The office shall conduct, through a third party, examinations within the state at least quarterly. The passing score shall be determined by the board. II. A physical therapist applicant may take the examination for licensure after the application process has been completed with the exception of submission of documentation showing the applicant has passed the required examination. A national physical therapy exam shall test competency related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention, and consultation. III. A physical therapist assistant applicant may take the examination for licensure after the application process has been completed with the exception of submission of documentation showing the applicant has passed the required examination. A national examination shall test for requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services. IV. An applicant for licensure who does not pass the examination after the first attempt may retake the examination 3 additional times. An applicant shall not retake the examination a fourth time unless: (a) The applicant has completed a new application for licensure, with the exception of submission of documentation showing that the applicant has passed the examination. (b) The applicant has submitted, and the board has approved, a plan for completion of additional clinical training or coursework or both.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:56 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 56
482:56 Bonds Authorized.
Status: in_force

To provide working capital for initiation of the fund established in RSA 482:55, the state treasurer is hereby authorized to borrow upon the credit of the state the sum of $9,800,000 and for said purpose shall issue bonds and notes in the name of and on behalf of the state of New Hampshire in accordance with RSA 6-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 154:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 154 / Section 31
154:31 Appropriations.
Status: in_force

Any town at a legal meeting, or city by its city council, may appropriate money for the relief of any member of the fire department of such town or city who shall become disabled by accident in the discharge of such fire department member's duty.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-E:9 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-E / Section 9
328-E:9 Qualification for Licensure.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for a license to practice naturopathic medicine, the applicant shall: I. Be a graduate of a naturopathic medical college which is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, or another such accrediting agency recognized by the federal government; and pass a competency-based examination prescribed by the board covering the appropriate naturopathic subjects; or, II. Be a graduate of a naturopathic medical college which has been approved by the board as having appropriate education standards for naturopathic medical programs which granted degrees prior to 1981. III. Possess a good moral and professional reputation. IV. Be physically and mentally fit to practice naturopathic medicine. V. Have had no license, certification, or registration to practice naturopathic medicine refused, revoked, or suspended by any other state or country for reasons which relate to the applicant's ability to skillfully and safely practice naturopathic medicine. VI. Take and pass a New Hampshire jurisprudence examination to ensure that licensed naturopathic doctors understand the laws, rules, and scope of practice. VII. File an application and pay the requisite fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:58 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 58
259:58 Motor Fuel.
Status: in_force

"Motor fuel" shall mean all products used in an internal combustion engine for the generation of power to propel motor vehicles or mechanical contrivances on or over the ways of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:66 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 66
674:66 Abutter and Regional Notification.
Status: in_force

I. (a) A municipal building inspector shall notify all abutters by verified mail, as defined in RSA 21:53, upon application for a building permit to construct a small wind energy system. Abutters shall be afforded a 30-day comment period prior to the issuance of a building permit. An appeal may be made to the building code board of appeals pursuant to RSA 674:34 or to the zoning board of adjustment pursuant to RSA 676:5, as may be appropriate. (b) The cost of abutter notification shall be borne by the applicant. (c) The building inspector shall provide notice of the application for a building permit to the local governing body. II. The building inspector, acting as a local land use board pursuant to RSA 672:7, shall review an application for a small wind energy system pursuant to RSA 36:56 to determine whether it is a development of regional impact, as defined in RSA 36:55. If the building inspector determines that the proposal has the potential for regional impact, he or she shall follow the procedures set forth in RSA 36:57, IV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 425:17 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 425 / Section 17
425:17 Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

The New Hampshire region trustee board of the Eastern States Exposition shall constitute an advisory committee to the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food with whom the commissioner shall consult from time to time in the operation of the state building at the exposition. The trustees shall serve without compensation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6-A:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6-A / Section 2
6-A:2 Denominations; Form and Maturities.
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be issued by the state treasurer when authorized by the governor and council. They may be issued at one time or in a series from time to time. The maturity dates of each series shall be determined by the governor and council, but in no case shall they be later than 20 years from the date of issue. The bonds may be redeemable before maturity at the option of the governor and council at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the governor and council prior to the issue of the bonds. The bonds shall be in such form and denominations as the governor and council shall determine and, subject to RSA 6:14 and 6:15, may be nonregisterable or registerable as to principal only or registerable as to both principal and interest. Subject to the provisions of RSA 93-A, they shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the governor. They shall be deemed a pledge of the faith and credit of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-B:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-B / Section 1
5-B:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the establishment of pooled risk management programs and to affirm the status of such programs established for the benefit of political subdivisions of the state. The legislature finds and determines that insurance and risk management is essential to the proper functioning of political subdivisions; that risk management can be achieved through purchase of traditional insurance or by participation in pooled risk management programs established for the benefit of political subdivisions; that pooled risk management is an essential governmental function by providing focused public sector loss prevention programs, accrual of interest and dividend earnings which may be returned to the public benefit and establishment of costs predicated solely on the actual experience of political subdivisions within the state; that the resources of political subdivisions are presently burdened by the securing of insurance protection through standard carriers; and that pooled risk management programs which meet the standards established by this chapter should not be subject to insurance regulation and taxation by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-H:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-H / Section 2
402-H:2 Written Agreement Necessary.
Status: in_force

I. No administrator shall act as such without a written agreement between the administrator and the insurer and the written agreement shall be retained as part of the official records of both the insurer and the administrator for the duration of the agreement and for 5 years thereafter. The agreement shall contain all provisions required by this chapter, except insofar as those requirements do not apply to the functions performed by the administrator. II. The written agreement shall include a statement of duties that the administrator is expected to perform on behalf of the insurer and the lines, classes or types of insurance which the administrator is to be authorized to administer. The agreement shall make provision with respect to underwriting or other standards pertaining to the business underwritten by the insurer. III. The insurer or administrator may, with written notice, terminate the written agreement for cause as provided in the agreement. The insurer may suspend the underwriting authority of the administrator during the pendency of any dispute regarding the cause for termination of the written agreement. The insurer shall fulfill any lawful obligations with respect to policies affected by the written agreement, regardless of any dispute between the insurer and the administrator.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 670:5 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 670 / Section 5
670:5 Warrant.
Status: in_force

Village district elections shall be warned by the commissioners in the same manner as town elections are warned by the selectmen as provided in RSA 669:2 and RSA 39. The commissioners shall give the supervisors of the checklist 60 days notice of any village district election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:54 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 54
204-C:54 Separability.
Status: in_force

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-B:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48-B / Section 1
48-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

Terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth below, unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context, or is otherwise inconsistent with the manifest intention of this chapter: I. "Municipality" shall mean any city or town in the state; II. "Legislative body" shall mean the town meeting in towns and the mayor and aldermen in cities; III. "Governing board" shall mean the selectmen in towns and the mayor and aldermen in cities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:26 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 26
378:26 Filing; Inspection.
Status: in_force

A copy of such list for the preceding year shall be filed with the commission and the department of energy, in such form and under such regulations as they may prescribe. Such list, together with the books, records and papers of the carrier so far as relevant, shall be open at all times to the inspection of the commission, who shall examine the same whenever they deem it necessary to the due enforcement of this title.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-P:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-P / Section 13
420-P:13 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:10 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 10
544:10 Violations of Order.
Status: in_force

Any violation of such order, or mutilation or removal of such order so posted, shall be a contempt of court; provided, that such posted order contains a notice to that effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479:15 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479 / Section 15
479:15 Jury Trial.
Status: in_force

If, upon the hearing of such petition, any issue of fact shall arise, such issue, if either party elects, may be determined by a jury, and costs shall be awarded to the prevailing party.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:20 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 20
151:20 Facility Policy and Procedures.
Status: in_force

I. A facility shall adopt a policy setting forth the rights and responsibilities of patients admitted to the facility. Patients shall be treated in accordance with the policy. A written copy of the policy shall be posted at a public place in the facility and provided to each member of the staff who shall be trained and involved in the implementation of the policy. Upon admission the facility shall provide each patient with a copy of the policy and obtain written confirmation that the patient has received the copy and is aware of its contents. II. A facility shall establish written procedures to implement its policy to guarantee the patients' rights and shall include procedures for the investigation and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of patients, families of patients or staff. The policy and procedures shall be clear and unambiguous and a written copy shall be available for inspection by anyone. A copy shall be distributed to each patient and each patient's personal representative under RSA 151:22 and shall be available upon request and at cost to anyone. III. If a patient cannot read the policy and procedures they shall be read to the patient in a language the patient understands. The facility shall make all reasonable efforts to explain the policy and procedures so that a patient with a developmental or intellectual disability may understand and shall have the explanation witnessed by a third person. For a minor or a patient with a legal guardian, both the patient and the parent or legal guardian shall be fully informed of the policy and procedures.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:19 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 19
431:19 Cooperation with Other Entities.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreement with governmental agencies of this state, other states, and agencies of the federal government in order to carry out the purpose of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:24 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 24
432:24 Release.
Status: in_force

I. Agricultural preservation restrictions shall be in perpetuity except as released pursuant to this section and RSA 432:25 and as may be further set forth in the terms of the deed. Agricultural restricted grants shall run in accordance with the agreement between a landowner and the department of agriculture, markets, and food except as terminated pursuant to this section and RSA 432:25. All customary rights and privileges of ownership shall be retained by the owner including the right to privacy and the right to carry out all regular agricultural practices which are not prohibited by RSA 432:18, II, and the deed terms. II. The state's interest in agricultural preservation restrictions and agricultural restricted grants may be released or terminated by the committee if the site is no longer suitable for agricultural purposes. An owner of an agricultural preservation site may request the committee's approval to release the restriction for the public good. Prior to the release of the state's interest in agricultural land development rights by the committee, a public hearing shall be conducted in the municipality in which the site is located. A notice of said hearing shall specify the grounds for the hearing as well as the date, time, and place, and at least 14 days' notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be published in a paper of general circulation in the municipality. A legal notice of the hearing shall also be posted in at least 3 public places in such city or town. The 14 days shall not include the day of publication nor the day of the meeting, but shall include any Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays within said period. At least 2 committee members shall sit on the hearing panel. III. The state's interests in development rights of agricultural land purchased with public funds may be released upon repayment by the landowner of a reasonable value thereof which shall not be less than the difference between fair market value of such land at the time of such release and the fair market value of such land restricted for agricultural purposes at the time that development rights were acquired.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:3-306 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 3-306
383-E:3-306 Hearing.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may order within his or her discretion a public hearing on the application. The commissioner may approve or deny the application with or without a public hearing. Any required public hearing shall be held at the time and place fixed by the commissioner and a notice of the hearing shall be published in accordance with RSA 91-A. The commissioner may prescribe reasonable procedural rules to govern the proceedings, including rules for maintaining the confidentiality of the portions of the application, the commissioner's investigation, and the proceedings of the commissioner that include confidential information or are determined by the commissioner or otherwise determined by law to be confidential.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:4-a — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 4-a
464-A:4-a Nomination of Guardian for Incapacitated Persons for Whom Activated Member of the Armed Services is Guardian.
Status: in_force

I. Any member of the United States armed services, whether a member of an active component, reserve component, or national guard unit of the army, air force, navy, marines, or coast guard who is ordered to active duty outside of the state of New Hampshire with the armed forces of the United States or state militia of any state and who is the guardian of an incapacitated person may nominate a successor guardian of the person with the same powers and duties of a guardian of the person under RSA 464-A:25. II. The document nominating the guardian shall have the effect of an order appointing a temporary guardian under RSA 464-A:12, except that it shall expire 7 days after activation or when a guardianship has been granted by the court, whichever is sooner. Upon activation, the individual nominated guardian shall petition for appointment of a guardian of the person within 7 days in the county where the original guardianship was granted. The petitioner shall append to the petition copies of the nomination document and the member's activation orders. The petition for appointment of a guardian shall be processed, heard, and adjudicated in the same manner as other guardianships filed under this chapter. All fees for the filing of the petition for the appointment of a guardian under this section shall be waived. III. Nomination of a guardian of the person by an activated member of the armed services shall be made by using a properly executed nomination document to which a certified copy of the existing guardianship order shall be attached. The document nominating the guardian shall contain the following: (a) Name and address of the armed forces member. (b) Name and address of the person nominated the guardian. (c) Name and address of the ward. (d) The following language: Know all persons that I __________ , currently residing at __________ , by this document do consent to the appointment of __________ , whose address is __________ , as the successor guardian of __________ , thereby waiving notice of the petition. This document shall grant the person nominated the same powers and duties of a guardian of the person under RSA 464-A:25 for 7 days from the date of my activation or until the probate court grants a guardianship, whichever is sooner. A copy of my activation orders must accompany this document for it to be valid. IV. The legal guardian's signature shall be witnessed by a third party and the signatures of the witness and legal guardian shall be acknowledged by a notary public. V. Upon receipt of a petition to terminate a substitute guardianship created under this section filed by the service member, the court shall terminate the substitute guardianship.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:54 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 54
149-M:54 Limitations on the Use of Elemental Mercury.
Status: in_force

As of the effective date of this section, no person shall sell or provide elemental mercury to another person in this state without providing a material safety data sheet, as defined in 42 U.S.C. section 11049, and requiring the purchaser or recipient to sign a statement that the purchaser: I. Will use the mercury only for medical, dental amalgam dispose-caps, research, or manufacturing purposes; II. Understands that mercury is toxic and that the purchaser will store, use, and otherwise handle and dispose of it in accordance with state and federal law; and III. Will not place or allow anyone under the purchaser's control to place the mercury or cause the mercury to be placed in solid waste for disposal or in a wastewater disposal system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:34-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 34-c
214:34-c Molesting Gear.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, except the executive director or his agent, to molest, pull, tend, or to otherwise disturb any minnow or sucker trap, net, seine, bait house, or other gear of any licensed bait dealer without the written permission of the owner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 73:18 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 73 / Section 18
73:18 If No Occupant.
Status: in_force

If no person is in possession or occupation of any building deemed by the selectmen to be tenantable, or if any other real estate improved as pasture, mowing, arable or otherwise, the same shall be taxed by such description as it may be readily known by, with the name of the owner, if known.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-G:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-G / Section 6
141-G:6 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: I. Form, content and distribution of the standardized emergency response/public safety worker incident report form required under RSA 141-G:4. II. A definition of blood or other potentially infectious material. III. A definition of infectious disease. IV. Manner of recordkeeping to ensure confidentiality under RSA 141-G:2, II(e). V. Further definition of an unprotected exposure. VI. Content and format of all notices and forms required under this chapter. VII. Minimal requirements for a medical referral consultant alternate as required under RSA 141-G:2, I. VIII. Preparation and distribution of the incident report form as required under RSA 141-G:4, II.