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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498:7 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498 / Section 7
498:7 Detained Goods.
Status: in_force

When goods or chattels are unlawfully withheld from the owner, proceedings in equity may be had for a discovery, for a restoration of the property and for such other relief as justice may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 4
135-C:4 State Facilities Other Than New Hampshire Hospital; Rules.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall have charge of the property and concerns of any facility owned by the state which provides, or which may be established to provide, care and treatment to persons who have mental illness or developmental disabilities, including those subject to the exception set forth in paragraph I-a, with regard to the care and maintenance of the grounds and buildings located at the facility in Concord, known as New Hampshire hospital. Such facilities include, but are not limited to, facilities established at Glencliff known as Glencliff home. I-a. The commissioner shall have charge of the interior maintenance and grounds of the acute psychiatric services building, and all transitional buildings including the Howard recreation building, located on the campus of the New Hampshire hospital as described in RSA 4:39-a. II. The commissioner may enter into contracts relative to services to clients, management, and operation of the facilities as he or she deems appropriate, other than contracts regarding the care and maintenance of the grounds and buildings, or portions thereof, at the facility in Concord known as the New Hampshire hospital which have been assigned to the care of the department of administrative services, and may receive, appropriate, control, convey, hold in trust, or invest any funds or real or personal property given or devised to or owned by any facility in any manner as he or she deems expedient. The commissioner may determine the name of, the services to be provided at, and the clients, whether under RSA 135-C or RSA 171-A, to be served by any facility. III. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to eligibility criteria and procedures for admission to state facilities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:18-j — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 18-j
415:18-j Off-Label Prescription Drugs.
Status: in_force

I. No insurer that issues or renews any policy of group accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses and providing coverage for prescription drugs shall: (a) Exclude coverage for any such drug for a particular indication on the ground that the drug has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that indication, if such drug is recognized for treatment of such indication in one of the standard reference compendia or in the medical literature; or (b) As a condition of coverage, impose use of an alternative drug not approved by the FDA for the indication being treated, unless such alternative drug is recognized for treatment of such indication in one of the standard reference compendia or in the medical literature. An override of such condition of coverage shall be expeditiously granted consistent with RSA 420-J:7-b, II whenever the prescriber can demonstrate that the alternative drug: (1) Has been ineffective in the treatment of the insured's medical condition in the past; (2) Is expected to be ineffective based on the known relevant physical or mental characteristics of the insured and the known characteristics of the drug regimen; (3) Will cause or will likely cause an adverse reaction or other physical harm to the insured; or (4) Is not in the insured's best interest, based on medical necessity consistent with RSA 420-J:7-b, II. II. Any coverage of a drug required by this section shall also include medically necessary services associated with the administration of the drug. III. Nothing in this section requires: (a) Coverage for any drug if the FDA has determined its use to be contraindicated for the treatment of the particular indication for which the drug has been prescribed; (b) Coverage for experimental or investigational drugs not approved for any indication by the FDA; and (c) Reimbursement or coverage for any drug not included on the drug formulary or list of covered drugs specified in a health plan, contract, or policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 516:35 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 516 / Section 35
516:35 Religious Leaders.
Status: in_force

A priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or a duly accredited Christian Science practitioner shall not be required to disclose a confession or confidence made to him in his professional character as spiritual adviser, unless the person confessing or confiding waives the privilege.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52-A:8 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52-A / Section 8
52-A:8 Use of Proceeds.
Status: in_force

Any special assessments collected pursuant to this chapter shall be used, in whole or in part, only for public facilities and services authorized by this chapter or for the payment of the principal and interest of bonds and other obligations of indebtedness for such public facilities and services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:20-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 20-a
259:20-a Disqualification.
Status: in_force

"Disqualification" shall mean a prohibition against driving a commercial motor vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554-A:10 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554-A / Section 10
554-A:10 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Principal.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the principal if the agent gives the custodian: (a) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (b) An original or a copy of the power of attorney that gives the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of the principal; (c) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect; and (d) If requested by the custodian: (1) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or (2) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-U:6 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-U / Section 6
359-U:6 Identification of TNC Vehicles and Drivers.
Status: in_force

The TNC's digital network or website shall display a picture of the TNC driver, and the license plate number of the motor vehicle utilized for providing the prearranged ride before the rider enters the TNC driver's vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-E:5 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-E / Section 5
78-E:5 Impersonation of Foreign Taxing Jurisdiction or Authority; Enforcement.
Status: in_force

No person shall impersonate or attempt to impersonate a foreign taxing jurisdiction, foreign taxing authority, or any other government agency for any reason and, any person who does shall be deemed to have committed an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy, or power set forth in RSA 358-A, including those set forth in RSA 358-A:4, may be used to enforce the provisions of this section. The exemptions provided for in RSA 358-A:3, I shall not apply to this paragraph.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:21 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 21
292:21 Contributions and Withdrawals.
Status: in_force

Contributions to any common trust fund shall be made on the basis of its market value at the time such contribution is recorded in the books of the trustees. The withdrawal of a particular trust fund from any common trust fund shall be made proportionately on the basis of the market value of said common trust fund at the time such withdrawal is recorded in the books of the trustees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:14-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 14-a
9:14-a Working Capital.
Status: in_force

The governor is hereby authorized to draw his warrant with the advice and consent of the council, upon any money in the general fund of the treasury, including special and capital funds, for departments other than transportation or fish and game, for such sums to be set apart from time to time to the credit of the state treasurer as a working capital fund as may appear to the governor and council necessary and proper upon recommendation of the commissioner of administrative services for payment of all proper charges against said departments other than transportation and fish and game. The governor is likewise (for working capital) hereby authorized to draw his warrant, with the advice and consent of the council, upon any money in the highway fund for expenditures for the department of transportation, or upon any money in the fish and game fund for expenditures for the fish and game department. The provisions of this section shall not authorize the manifesting, approval or payment of any claim in excess of appropriations or for the purposes for which appropriations do not exist. A warrant duly executed under the provisions hereof shall be a sufficient warrant under RSA 6:10.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511-A:5-a — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511-A / Section 5-a
511-A:5-a Additional Service Not Required.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no additional service upon the defendant shall be required in order to perfect an attachment, provided that a notice of intent has been served upon the defendant as provided in RSA 511-A:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 3
5:3 Clerks and Assistants.
Status: in_force

Subject to the state personnel regulations, and within the limits of available appropriations and funds, the secretary of state may employ a chief clerk and such other clerks and assistants as may be necessary. If a subordinate classified employee's salary exceeds the maximum salary for an unclassified supervisor, the secretary of state is authorized to increase the unclassified supervisor's salary in the amount provided in RSA 94:1-a, III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 641:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 641 / Section 1
641:1 Perjury.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a class B felony if in any official proceeding: (a) He makes a false material statement under oath or affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of a material statement previously made, and he does not believe the statement to be true; or (b) He makes inconsistent material statements under oath or affirmation, both within the period of limitations, one of which is false and not believed by him to be true. In a prosecution under this section, it need not be alleged or proved which of the statements is false but only that one or the other was false and not believed by the defendant to be true. II. "Official proceeding" means any proceeding before a legislative, judicial, administrative or other governmental body or official authorized by law to take evidence under oath or affirmation including a notary or other person taking evidence in connection with any such proceeding. "Material" means capable of affecting the course or outcome of the proceeding. A statement is not material if it is retracted in the course of the official proceeding in which it was made before it became manifest that the falsification was or would be exposed and before it substantially affected the proceeding. Whether a statement is material is a question of law to be determined by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:51 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 51
14:51 State House Operations Program.
Status: in_force

I. The legislature may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a private entity to implement a program that will allow the state house to be open to the public. The memorandum of understanding shall consider: (a) Guided tours of the state house provided by volunteer tour guides. (b) A security plan developed in consultation with legislative protective services which may include criminal background checks for volunteer tour guides. (c) A plan for visitor use of restrooms. (d) Appropriate signage, which may include signage on Interstate 93 developed in consultation with the department of transportation. II. Prior to the implementation of the program, the memorandum of understanding shall be reviewed and approved by the joint committee on legislative facilities, established under RSA 17-E:1. Any costs to implement the approved memorandum of understanding shall not be a charge to the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:17 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 17
482-A:17 Grant of Right.
Status: in_force

The governor and council, upon petition and only upon the recommendation of the department, may, for just consideration, grant to an owner of shoreline on public waters the right to place fill in the bed of such pond before the owner's shoreline. Every petition to place fill in the bed of public waters shall be filed with the department. The department, after 30 days' notice to abutters, to the local governing body of the municipality in which the property is situated, and to the department of health and human services, shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be published twice in 2 different weeks, the last publication to be 7 days before the hearing, in one newspaper of general circulation throughout the state and another newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, and notice posted in 2 public places in the municipality, and upon appropriate investigation shall make its recommendations to the governor and council with regard to such petition. If the department recommends that the petition be granted, in whole or in part, such recommendation shall include appropriate specifications and conditions necessary to the protection of public rights and to the protection of the rights and privileges of persons owning land in the vicinity of the area to be filled by the petitioner. The grant of the governor and council shall be evidenced by an instrument in writing, executed by the governor and council, attested by the secretary of state, and recorded in the county where the right is to be exercised. Land created by fill in accordance with the grant of the governor and council shall belong to the owner of the natural shoreline as if it were formed by natural accretion. The owner of a shoreline on a public-owned water body may petition the department for the right to place fill below the artificially-created high water level of a public-owned water body to the extent that the flowage rights owned by the state allow.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:6-606 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 6-606
383-A:6-606 Additional Information.
Status: in_force

At any time after any notice or application is determined to be substantially complete under RSA 383-A:6-603 and before the issuance of a final determination by the commissioner under RSA 383-A:6-604(b) or RSA 383-A:6-604(c), the commissioner may request the filer to provide additional information and may deny any notice or application for failure of the person to timely provide the requested information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:76 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 76
189:76 Mandatory Report to Voters.
Status: in_force

I. Before any meeting at which any school district adopts a school budget, whether or not the district has adopted the provisions of RSA 194-C:9-b, a mandatory report to voters must be posted in at least 3 appropriate places, 2 of which must be places of business or other public locations, and one of which shall be the local newspaper or, if a local newspaper is not available, the district's website. The report must be posted at least 7 days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the meeting. II. The report shall display the name of the school district, be prominently titled "Mandatory Report to Voters on School Expenses," and shall contain 3 line graphs and one table. When posted in public locations, the report shall be displayed on 2 pages which are each 18 inches wide and 24 inches tall. III. The first line graph shall be titled "Average Cost Per Pupil" and shall display the district's annual cost-per-pupil over the previous 10 years. The second line graph shall be titled "Average Teacher Salary" and shall display the district's yearly average teacher salary over the previous 10 years. A good faith effort shall be made to adjust each annual statistic for inflation using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation Calculator or an equivalent resource. Each yearly statistic shall be clearly labeled. In each graph, the upper and lower boundaries of the y-axis must be capped at the nearest thousand dollars. IV. The third line graph shall be titled "Administrator Salaries" and shall display annual totals of all salaries paid to administrators employed or contracted by the district and corresponding school administrative unit over the previous 10 years. Administrators serving multiple districts may have annotation showing how their salary is apportioned among the multiple districts. A good faith effort shall be made to adjust each annual statistic for inflation using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation Calculator or an equivalent resource. Each yearly total shall be clearly labeled. The upper and lower boundaries of the y-axis must be capped at the nearest hundred thousand dollars. V. The table shall be titled "Top Administrator Salaries" and shall list the titles and current salaries of the 4 highest-paid administrators employed or contracted by the district or corresponding school administrative unit. If less than 4 administrators are so employed, all administrators shall be so listed. VI. Other than the name and logo of the district and corresponding school administrative unit, the mandatory report to voters shall not contain additional commentary or other text not described in this subdivision. Additional information may be posted on separate pages together with or alongside the mandatory report to voters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 559:13 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 559 / Section 13
559:13 Bond; Oath, Etc.
Status: in_force

He shall give bond, with sufficient sureties resident in the state, make oath, and in all other respects be entitled to the same rights and subject to the same liabilities as if appointed in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:52-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 52-b
318:52-b Destruction of Used Instruments in Health Care Facilities.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any possessor of a hypodermic syringe, needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled drugs, in health care facilities, to dispose of or discard any such instrument in any manner other than that provided in this section. Disposables which can cause injury, such as needles or syringes with needles, shall be placed intact in puncture resistant containers that are adapted with a secured lid which prevents easy access to the contents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:39 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 39
262:39 Application of Proceeds.
Status: in_force

The balance of the proceeds of sale, if any, after payment of the amount of the liens and the reasonable expenses incident to the sale, shall be paid to the owner of such vehicle or his legal representative if claimed at any time within one year from the date of sale. If such balance shall not be claimed within said period, it shall be paid into the state treasury for the use of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:26-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 26-b
206:26-b Authority and Duties of Executive Director and Conservation Officers.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director and each conservation officer shall: (a) Be ex officio constables throughout the state; (b) Have general power to enforce all criminal laws of the state and to serve criminal processes and make arrests, under proper warrants, in all counties; and (c) Have general power to enforce any provision of RSA title XXI relative to the operation of OHRVs, snowmobiles, watercraft, or boats. II. The executive director and each conservation officer shall not: (a) Serve civil processes; or (b) Act or be used or called upon for service within any town in any industrial dispute unless actual violence has occurred, and then only upon order of the governor. III. When the executive director or any conservation officer shall apprehend any person who has committed or attempted to commit a felony, the executive director shall immediately make a report to the county attorney and the sheriff of the county in which the offense was, or was suspected of being, committed and such cases shall be investigated and prosecuted by said county official with the cooperation of the executive director or conservation officer. IV. The provisions of paragraphs I, II and III as they pertain to the executive director shall not apply to any executive director who has not been certified as a police officer in accordance with RSA 106-L:5, V. V. Each fish and game conservation officer shall be required to maintain training and certification for wilderness first responder, basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation but shall not be required to obtain licensure under RSA 153-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 426:3 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 426 / Section 3
426:3 Publication.
Status: in_force

The establishment of such grades and standards and the determination of the design for such brands or labels shall not be effective until reasonable notice by publication has been given. The commissioner may distribute information relative to such grades, standards, brands and labels.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:56 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 56
265:56 School Bus Signs.
Status: in_force

No school bus used for the purpose of transporting school children shall be driven upon the ways of the state unless it carries the designation "School Bus" in a conspicuous place showing to the front and rear thereof in lettering not less than 8 inches in height, and has such other distinguishing marks as the director may prescribe. When a school bus is being driven upon a way for purposes other than the transportation of school children, all designating marks thereon indicating school bus shall be covered or concealed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:7 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 7
215-C:7 Operation on Open Water Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall knowingly operate a snowmobile on open water, also known as skimming. In this section, "open water" means any area of an inland water body that is free of ice and snow. This section shall not apply to events as permitted pursuant to RSA 215-C:50.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167-B:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167-B / Section 1
167-B:1 Service Established; Court Referrals.
Status: in_force

Whenever a petition for divorce or petition for legal separation has been filed with the superior court the presiding justice or his or her authorized representative, subject to rules to be established by the superior court, pending a hearing upon the merits, shall exercise his or her discretion to determine if the matter before the court shall be referred for marriage counseling to an approved family service agency within the jurisdiction of the court. If the parties are insured, the referral shall be made with due consideration to identifying a counselor who accepts direct payment from the parties' health insurance carrier. Any such referral shall be binding upon the petitioner and upon any petitionee who enters an appearance or otherwise submits himself or herself to the court's jurisdiction.