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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-C:15 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-C / Section 15
330-C:15 Licensure and Certification; Applicants.
Status: in_force

I. All applicants for licensure and certification shall: (a) Submit a completed application and pay fees established by the office of professional licensure and certification; (b) Have the ability to read and write in the English language; (c) Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, plea agreements in lieu of convictions, or complaints made to or dispositions made by licensing or certification boards; (d) Submit a complete set of fingerprints and a criminal history record release form pursuant to RSA 330-C:20; (e) Have committed none of the following, unless the office of professional licensure and certification finds, using criteria established by the board, that the applicant has made sufficient restitution or been rehabilitated: (1) Fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license, certification, or other authorization to practice substance use counseling or treatment in this or another state or territory of the United States; (2) Sexual relations with, solicitation of sexual relations with, or sexual abuse of, a client or past client; (3) Failure to remain free from the use of a controlled substance or alcohol to the extent that use impairs the ability to conduct with safety to the public the practices authorized by this chapter; (4) Conviction of a felony not waived by the board; (5) An act or omission causing another state or territory of the United States to revoke or suspend a license, certification, or other authorization to practice substance use counseling or treatment or to discipline the person authorized to practice by placing him or her on probation; (6) Failure to maintain confidentiality as described in RSA 330-C:26; and (7) False or misleading advertising; (f) Have no mental disability that affects professional ability or judgment to the extent that it impairs the ability to conduct with safety to the public the practices authorized by this chapter, unless the board finds that measures have been taken to control the effects of the disability; (g) Meet education requirements for new applicants and continuing education requirements for renewals and reinstatements, as established by the board; and (h) Meet other criteria as established by the board. II. The office of professional licensure and certification shall make no final decision concerning the qualifications of a new or reinstatement applicant until it has received the results of all required examinations, criminal history record checks, and all third-party certifications required to be submitted with the application, and the time periods specified by RSA 541-A:29 shall be calculated from the date the last of the required documents is received by the office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:6 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 6
568:6 Assignment by Debtor to Probate Judge.
Status: in_force

An inhabitant of this state owing debts which he is unable to pay, and who is not entitled to proceed under the Bankruptcy Act, may make an assignment, for the benefit of his creditors, of all his estate and effects not exempt from attachment to the judge of probate for the county in which he resides and to such assignee and his successors as the judge may appoint. If any part of the debtor's property is real estate, the assignment shall be executed with the formalities required in the case of deeds of land. The assignment, however made or expressed, shall be construed to convey all the debtor's estate not exempt from attachment and all property which might have been taken on execution upon a judgment against him at the beginning of the proceedings in insolvency. He shall at the same time make, on oath, and deliver to the judge, for the use of the messenger, a schedule containing a full and true list of the names of his creditors, and of the place of residence of each, if known to him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-C:6 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-C / Section 6
507-C:6 Elimination of Ad Damnum.
Status: in_force

In any action for medical injury, the declaration or other affirmative pleading shall not specify the amount of damages claimed, but shall, instead, contain a general allegation of damage and shall state that the damages claimed are within any minimum or maximum jurisdictional limits of the court to which the pleading is addressed. At any time after service of the pleading, the defendant may, by special interrogatory, which shall be answered within 15 days, demand a statement of the amount of damages claimed by the plaintiff. The information provided in response to the special interrogatory shall not be admissible in evidence at trial, nor shall it be communicated to the jury in argument or otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-A:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-A / Section 4
406-A:4 Actions by Commissioner.
Status: in_force

If after 30 days following the giving of the notice mentioned in RSA 406-A:3 such insurer has failed to cease making, issuing, or circulating such false misrepresentations or causing the same to be made, issued or circulated in this state, and if the commissioner has reason to believe that a proceeding by him in respect to such matters would be to the interest of the public, and that such insurer is issuing or delivering contracts of insurance to residents of this state or collecting premiums on such contracts or doing any of the acts enumerated in RSA 406-A:5, he shall take action against such insurer under the unfair trade practice act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:2-c — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 2-c
151:2-c Prohibited Use in Corporate Name, Trade Name, or Service Mark.
Status: in_force

I. The secretary of state shall not issue a certificate of incorporation to an applicant for incorporation or for registration as a foreign corporation or a foreign partnership which includes the words "home health care", "home care", or "visiting nurse" or any modification or derivative thereof in its corporate or business name or which includes the practice of providing home health care or visiting nurse services among the objects for which it is established unless the department of health and human services shall have issued, with respect to such applicant, a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or a letter certifying that the applicant has made application with the department for licensing under this chapter. A copy of either the license or the letter shall be presented to the secretary of state. II. The secretary of state shall decline to register any trade name or service mark for a partnership, sole proprietorship, or association which includes the words "home health care", "home care", or "visiting nurse" or modifications or derivatives thereof in the firm or business name unless the department of health and human services shall have issued, with respect to such partnership, sole proprietorship, or association, a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or a letter certifying that such partnership, sole proprietorship, or association has made application with the department for licensing under this chapter. A copy of either the license or the letter shall be presented to the secretary of state. III. No person who currently uses the words "home health care", "home care", or "visiting nurse" in a firm or business name may advertise or cause to be published an advertisement soliciting or offering that the person is a home health care provider as defined in RSA 151:2-b, I, unless such person obtains the requisite license required under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 7
35-A:7 Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize or to empower the bank: I. To make loans of money to any person, firm or corporation other than a governmental unit, or to purchase securities issued by any person, firm or corporation other than a governmental unit or for investment except as provided in this chapter, or II. To emit bills of credit, or to accept deposits of money for time or demand deposit, or to administer trusts, or to engage in any form or manner in, or in the conduct of, any private or commercial banking business, or to act as a savings bank or savings and loan association, or III. To be or to constitute any bank or trust company within the jurisdiction or under the control of the bank commissioner or the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States of America or the department of the treasury thereof, or IV. To be or to constitute any bank, banker or dealer in securities within the meaning of or subject to the provisions of any securities, securities exchange, or securities dealers law, of the United States of America or of this state or of any other state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 313-A / Section 5
313-A:5 Receipts and Their Disposition.
Status: in_force

All moneys received under this chapter shall be accounted for by the office of professional licensure and certification, and shall be deposited the same with the state treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:41-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 41-a
31:41-a Motor Vehicle Race Tracks.
Status: in_force

Towns shall have the power to make bylaws relating to the regulation and licensing of motor vehicle race tracks within the limits of the town, and may fix fees not to exceed $100 annually for the operation of such race tracks, and failure to observe such bylaws shall constitute a violation and any fines collected hereunder shall inure to such uses as said towns may direct. For the purposes of this section, a motor vehicle shall be defined as any self-propelled vehicle, except tractors, activated by an internal combustion engine and not operated exclusively on stationary tracks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-N:3 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-N / Section 3
200-N:3 Requirements for Trained Designees.
Status: in_force

An individual shall comply with the following requirements in order to act as a trained designee: I. Be at least 18 years of age. II. Have or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one other member of the campus community as a result of the individual's employment. III. Have satisfactorily completed the standardized training protocol established and administered by a licensed campus medical professional in accordance with guidelines developed under RSA 200-N:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:9 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 9
287-E:9 Financial Reports and Inspection Required.
Status: in_force

I. A charitable organization which has been licensed to conduct bingo games shall submit a complete financial report to the commission for each license issued under RSA 287-E:6 within 15 days after the expiration of each license; provided, however, a complete monthly financial report shall be submitted in a timely fashion to the commission for each month covered by a license issued under RSA 287-E:6, II. II. The financial report shall be completed by the treasurer of the charitable organization or a duly authorized officer, director, or official of the charitable organization who shall certify such accounting under oath. III. The financial report shall include: (a) A complete statement of revenues and expenses. (b) A record of the amount of prizes awarded. (c) The names and addresses of the members of the charitable organization who operated the licensed games. (d) The name and address of any person, partnership, corporation or other entity from whom equipment used at the licensed games was rented or leased. (e) The name and address of any person, partnership, corporation or other entity from whom premises were leased or rented to conduct the licensed games. (f) The name and address of, and the fee paid to, any person, or business entity, who provided consulting, accounting, management, or other similar services to the organization for the operation of bingo. IV. All charitable organizations licensed under this chapter shall maintain a separate checking account for the deposit and disbursement of all income relating to bingo and lucky 7, except cash prizes awarded at the games. All expenses shall be paid by check, or electronic funds transfers. All prizes shall be paid in compliance with Internal Revenue Service W-2G requirements and all such required documentation shall be available for inspection by the commission. There shall be no commingling of bingo and lucky 7 funds with other funds of the charitable organization. The organization shall retain all canceled checks or required documentation for the payment of expenses and prizes for at least 2 years. The organization may cash checks which it issues. V. All financial reports filed by charitable organizations shall be maintained by the commission for a period of one year from the date of filing and shall be open to public inspection. VI. All financial records pertaining to the operation of bingo games shall be maintained by the treasurer of the charitable organization or other duly authorized director, officer or official of the charitable organization and shall be made available to representatives of the commission or of the commissioner of safety upon request. VII. A charitable organization which has been licensed to conduct bingo games shall maintain complete and accurate documentation of all revenues and expenses contained in the financial reports for at least 2 years from the date the financial report is filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:29 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 29
402:29 Loans to Transferred Employees.
Status: in_force

A company may lend funds, on a secured basis, to an employee to defray, in whole or in part, the expenses of such employee who has been transferred. The maximum amount of any such loan to an employee shall be $250,000. This section also shall not prohibit the taking of a secured mortgage by a company on real property serving as the residence of any of its officers, employees, or directors. Such mortgage shall not exceed 85 percent of the appraised value of such realty as determined by an independent appraiser or the market value, whichever is the lesser amount. One of the terms of such mortgage shall provide that the outstanding balance of the mortgage becomes immediately due and payable to the company upon termination of the employment, or officer or director relationship, between the company and the mortgagor, or upon termination of said person's ownership of said real property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:3 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 3
215-C:3 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of cultural and natural resources, as a member of the bureau of trails, shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: I. The use and control of snowmobile trails, facilities, and lands under bureau control or lease; II. Complete and specific procedures relative to the distribution of and requirements for obtaining funds from the grant-in-aid program established under RSA 215-C:39, VII; and III. Imposition of administrative fines under RSA 215-C:3-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:49 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 49
669:49 Plurality; Certificates of Nomination.
Status: in_force

A plurality of votes shall be sufficient to nominate a candidate for town office by caucus. After the caucus, certificates of nomination shall be made and shall indicate the name and domicile of each candidate, the office for which he is nominated and the political principles or party he represents, and shall be signed by the chairman and clerk of the caucus or convention; and, when practicable, such certificates of nomination shall be signed by each candidate; but the absence of the signature of the candidate shall not invalidate a certificate of nomination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-B:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-B / Section 1
9-B:1 Findings.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that: I. In addition to clean water and air, productive mountain, forest, and agricultural open space land is one of the state's most valuable assets, and is necessary for the economy and health and welfare of the citizens. The maintenance of this asset is vital if the state is to provide future generations with the same quality of life and environment that we have traditionally enjoyed. II. Economic development is essential to the well-being and prosperity of our citizens. However, when haphazard development sprawls across the state's landscape, our collective well-being suffers. Fortunately, economic development can take place in a form that maximizes smart growth. III. The state can encourage development in accordance with this chapter by regularly reviewing its operating procedures, granting policies, and regulatory framework. IV. A coordinated and comprehensive planning effort by state agencies on future development in the state is needed, which will not only improve our economy, but also encourages smart growth by locating development in appropriate growth areas and thus retaining as much open space land as possible for the long-term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130 / Section 5
130:5 Public Health.
Status: in_force

In addition to the specific duties herein prescribed, the inspectors shall perform such other duties in connection with public health matters as the department of health and human services shall direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:48-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 48-b
211:48-b Use of Nets; Lamprey River.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall use any type of net or weir for the taking of fin fish from the downstream side of the McCallen Dam to a line perpendicular with the 2 riverbanks from the north side of the Newmarket boat launch ramp except that the executive director of the New Hampshire fish and game department may permit netting as the executive director deems necessary for propagation and scientific purposes. II. Notwithstanding any rules to the contrary, except as limited by this section, any resident as defined in RSA 207:1, XXIII may set or use a net or weir in the remaining tidal portion of the Lamprey River or tributaries for the taking of river herring only to a point downstream to a point perpendicular with the 2 river banks from Shackfords point to Moody point in the town of Newmarket, provided that said person shall obtain a permit under rules as adopted in accordance with RSA 541-A which shall be granted by the executive director. Such permittee shall be required to submit a report under rules as adopted in accordance with RSA 541-A and said information shall be a public record. III. No person shall set or use nets or weirs in the Lamprey River unless such nets meet the following requirements: (a) No person shall set or arrange a weir at any time to an extent greater than from one shoreline to the thread of the stream, nor shall any person set or use any gill net greater than 100 feet in total length from one shoreline outward to the thread of the stream. Such nets shall be stationary, pulled tight and straight and shall remain in a fixed position and the permittee shall be in attendance at all times. (b) No person shall set or use a weir or net within 1,000 feet of another net. The distance between nets shall be measured in linear feet along the thread of the stream. (c) No person shall take river herring from the waters of the Lamprey River by any method between sunrise Wednesday and sunrise Thursday of any week. During such period all nets shall be removed and a weir shall be constructed so that total escapement of all river herring shall occur. (d) Use of nets, except weirs, shall be restricted to the period of sunrise to sunset. IV. Any person who previously operated a weir during 1986 or who was exempt under the provisions of RSA 211:48, II shall have exclusive priority as to the location of such weirs. This section shall not interfere with those fishermen as described in RSA 211:48, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:50 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 50
655:50 Selection of Delegates.
Status: in_force

Each presidential candidate who has filed pursuant to RSA 655:47 shall file with the secretary of state no later than the third Friday following the last day of the filing period for the presidential primary the names and addresses in alphabetical order of the delegates and their alternates, one alternate per delegate, who shall represent the candidate as his or her delegation to the national convention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 488:10 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 488 / Section 10
488:10 Appeals.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise specified, actions of the department may be appealed in accordance with RSA 21-O:14.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:3-301 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 3-301
383-D:3-301 Qualifications.
Status: in_force

A family trust company shall provide trust, investment, and other services only to family clients. A family trust company's organizational documents shall prohibit the family trust company from transacting business with the general public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:6-f — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 6-f
33:6-f Exclusion from Debt Limit; Broadband Infrastructure.
Status: in_force

Municipalities may incur debt for broadband infrastructure as defined in RSA 38:38, I(e) by the issue of bonds or notes authorized under this chapter. Any debt incurred for this purpose shall be outside the debt limit prescribed in this chapter. Such debt shall at no time be included in the net indebtedness of any municipality for the purposes of determining its borrowing capacity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:7 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 7
187-A:7 The State Fund.
Status: in_force

I. For the purpose of providing a fund to be known as the university system of New Hampshire fund, the state treasurer shall credit to such fund the appropriation made to the university system for each fiscal year. II. All sums so credited are appropriated to said university system for the support and maintenance thereof, including payments of salaries and wages to employees, and current expenses; the construction of additional buildings; the taking of land by eminent domain; the purchase of land, library books, and periodicals; the making of necessary repairs and replacements; the building of roads and walks; the improvement of the grounds; the construction, extension and maintenance of water, sewer and heating systems; and in general for the payment of all such expenses incident to the management of the university system as the trustees thereof may from time to time determine. III. This fund shall constitute a continuing appropriation for the benefit of the university system. Any amount remaining to the credit of the university system at the close of any fiscal year shall be carried over and credited to its account for the succeeding year. No part of the fund shall be used for the payment of salaries or expenses of extension service agents resident in the counties of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:31 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 31
417:31 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 400-A:15, I, as necessary for the implementation of this subdivision.