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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-L:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-L / Section 1
326-L:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Professional art therapy" means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles, art media, and the creative process to assist individuals, families, or groups in: (a) Increasing awareness of self and others; (b) Coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences; (c) Enhancing cognitive abilities; and (d) Identifying and assessing clients' needs in order to implement therapeutic intervention to meet developmental, behavioral, mental, and emotional needs. II. "Practice of professional art therapy" means to engage professionally and for compensation in art therapy and appraisal activities by providing services involving the application of art therapy principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions that includes, but is not limited to: (a) Clinical appraisal and treatment activities during individual, couples, family, or group sessions which provide opportunities for expression through the creative process; (b) Using the process and products of art creation to tap into a client's inner fears, conflicts, and core issues with the goal of improving physical, mental, and emotional functioning and well-being; (c) Using diagnostic art therapy assessments to determine treatment goals and implement therapeutic art interventions which meet developmental, mental, and emotional needs; and (d) Employing art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to assist clients to: (1) Reduce psychiatric symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and attachment disorders; (2) Enhance neurological, cognitive, and verbal abilities, develop social skills, aid sensory impairments, and move developmental capabilities forward in specific areas; (3) Cope with symptoms of stress, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and grief; (4) Explore feelings, gain insight into behaviors, and reconcile emotional conflicts; (5) Improve or restore functioning and a sense of personal well-being; (6) Increase coping skills, self-esteem, awareness of self, and empathy for others; (7) Channel feelings of anger and guilt in a healthy way; and (8) Improve school performance, family functioning, and parent/child relationship.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-D:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-D / Section 4
147-D:4 Fee Imposed by Department.
Status: in_force

I. If the owner of a facility stores, treats or disposes of hazardous waste but does not pay a fee required under this chapter, the governing body of the town may request the department to report to the town the amount of hazardous waste stored, treated or disposed of at the facility for any quarter. II. The town may then notify the owner of the facility of fees due the town and shall provide documentation from the department to support the claim. The operator of the facility shall pay all fees due upon receipt of this notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:14 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 14
231:14 Apportionment of Cost.
Status: in_force

The cost of such laying out or altering shall be apportioned between the towns by the selectmen acting as aforesaid; and their return shall not take effect until the apportionment is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-D:8 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-D / Section 8
270-D:8 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, regarding: I. Special permits to be issued under RSA 270-D:4. II. Inspection of vessels under RSA 270-D:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:3-f — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 3-f
259:3-f Alternative Fuel Dispenser.
Status: in_force

"Alternative fuel dispenser" shall mean a machine specifically used at an alternative fuel dealer that is used to pump compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, propane, or other types of alternative fuel directly into a motor vehicle for use on the ways of the state. Alternative fuel dispenser shall not include machines that are not designed to dispense alternative fuel directly into a motor vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:1-102 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 1-102
383-A:1-102 Scope.
Status: in_force

Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this chapter apply to state banks and credit unions, except as otherwise expressly provided. Article 3 of this chapter applies only to state banks. In addition, depository banks are governed by RSA 383-B, trust companies are governed by RSA 383-C, family trust companies are governed by RSA 383-D, and credit unions are governed by RSA 383-E. Article 6 of this chapter also applies to banks and bank holding companies involved in an act or transaction with a state bank or credit union requiring the filing of a notice or an application with the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-N:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-N / Section 6
162-N:6 Determination of Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits Eligible Amount.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of determining the economic revitalization zone tax credit that the taxpayer is eligible to receive, the amount of the credit to be taken shall be the sum of the following: I. 4 percent of the salary for each new full-time job created in the calendar year with a wage less than or equal to 1.75 times the then current state minimum wage. II. 5 percent of the salary for each new full-time job created in the calendar year with a wage greater than 1.75 times the then current state minimum wage and less than or equal to 2.5 times the then current state minimum wage. III. 6 percent of the salary for each new full-time job created in the calendar year with a wage greater than 2.5 times the then current state minimum wage. IV. 4 percent of the lesser of the following: (a) The actual cost incurred in the calendar year of creating a new facility or renovating an existing facility, and expenditures for machinery, equipment, or other materials, except inventory. (b) $20,000 for each new full-time job created in the calendar year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-B:8 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-B / Section 8
202-B:8 Planning.
Status: in_force

I. The state librarian shall, in cooperation with all branches and agencies of state government, develop and publish annually a plan to increase the quality and quantity of state government information available in electronic format incrementally beginning with information that is most used and readily available. A copy of the plan shall be delivered to the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house, and the chief justice. II. All components of state government within the executive branch shall cooperate with the state librarian providing public information, access to public information and assistance as may be requested for achieving the purposes of this chapter. All other components of state government may cooperate with the state librarian in providing public information, access to public information and assistance as may be requested.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:7 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 7
204-C:7 Disqualification of Member.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, it shall not be nor shall it constitute a conflict of interest for a director, officer or employee of any financial institution, investment banking firm, brokerage firm, commercial bank or trust company, architectural firm, insurance company or any other firm, person or corporation to serve as a member of the board. If any member of the board shall be interested either directly or indirectly or shall be a director, officer or employee of or have an ownership interest in any firm or corporation interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the authority, including any loan to any eligible mortgagor or loan to or purchase of any loan from any lending institution, such interest shall be disclosed to the board and shall be set forth in the minutes of the board and the member having such interest shall not participate on behalf of the authority in any proceedings relating to the authorization of any such contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:51-a — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 51-a
284:51-a Operation Permitted.
Status: in_force

A licensee shall be permitted to operate keno games at its business pursuant to this subdivision, provided that no license shall be issued to an entity operating within a municipality which has voted to prohibit keno pursuant to RSA 284:51.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:7-c — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 7-c
100-A:7-c Re-retiring.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of RSA 100-A to the contrary, any retiree who returns to active service shall only retain eligibility for the benefits applicable to their initial retirement and the calculation of average final compensation. The calculation of other benefits resulting from the return to active service under RSA 100-A shall not apply.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 5
159:5 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 159:3 and 4 shall not apply to marshals, sheriffs, policemen or other duly appointed peace and other law enforcement officers, or bailiffs and court officers responsible for court security; nor to the regular and ordinary transportation of pistols or revolvers as merchandise, nor to members of the armed services of the United States when on duty; nor to the national guard when on duty; nor to organizations by law authorized to purchase or receive such weapons; nor to duly authorized military or civil organizations when parading, or the members thereof when at, or going to or from, their customary places of assembly.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:150 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 150
265:150 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of RSA 265:145 or any ordinance, bylaw, or rule made under the provisions of RSA 265:149, shall be deprived of his bicycle or moped by the law enforcement agents until such provisions and requirements have been complied with.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:23-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 23-b
206:23-b Fish and Game Statutes.
Status: in_force

The executive director of the department of fish and game shall annually provide copies of current fish and game statutes, if available as a single publication from a commercial publisher, without charge only upon request of the members of the house wildlife and marine resources committee and the senate fish and game/recreation committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-M:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-M / Section 12
420-M:12 Purchasing Alliance Distinguished From Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement.
Status: in_force

Purchasing alliances shall not be risk bearing entities, and shall not enter into a self-insured arrangement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 82:18 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 82 / Section 18
82:18 Appeal.
Status: in_force

The state or any corporation or company against whom a tax is assessed, if aggrieved by the decision of the board of tax and land appeals may appeal to the supreme court pursuant to RSA 541, as amended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 11
161-C:11 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph II of this section, any property otherwise exempt from trustee process, attachment and execution shall be exempt from an order to withhold and deliver, administrative seizure and disposition, and lien and foreclosure. Insurance settlement payments for casualty loss to personal or real property and past or future medical treatment shall be exempt from this section. Reasonable attorney fees and expenses related to obtaining the insurance settlement or judgment shall be exempt from this section pursuant to RSA 311:13. II. The following amounts shall be exempt from withholding and may be disbursed to the responsible parent whether such earnings are paid or to be paid weekly, monthly, or at other regular intervals and whether there be due the parent earnings for one week or for a longer period: (a) If the responsible parent supports a second family, 50 percent of the parent's disposable earnings; provided, however, that if the arrearage is more than 12 weeks old, 45 percent of the parent's disposable earnings shall be exempt; (b) If the responsible parent does not support a second family, 40 percent of the parent's disposable earnings; provided, however, that if the arrearage is more than 12 weeks old, 35 percent of the parent's disposable earnings shall be exempt. III. Any lien or order to withhold and deliver served pursuant to this chapter shall continue to operate and require any person so served to withhold the nonexempt portion of earnings at each succeeding earnings disbursement interval until the entire amount of the support debt stated in the lien or order to withhold and deliver has been withheld.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:14-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 14-c
189:14-c Revocation of Certification.
Status: in_force

Any teacher certified in this state who has been convicted of any felony involving child sexual abuse images or of a felonious physical assault on a minor or of any sexual assault, shall have such teacher certification revoked by the New Hampshire state board of education.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 561:11 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 561 / Section 11
561:11 Receipt by State Treasurer.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer is authorized to receive all sums so paid over to him, and to give receipt therefor in behalf of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 5
169-B:5 Venue.
Status: in_force

I. Proceedings under this chapter may be originated in any judicial district in which the minor is found or resides, or where the offense is alleged to have occurred. II. By the court, upon its own motion, or that of any party, proceedings under this chapter may, upon notice and acceptance, be transferred to another court as the interests of justice or convenience of the parties require. III. When a minor who is on conditional release moves from one political subdivision to another, the court may transfer, upon notice and acceptance, to the court with jurisdiction over the political subdivision of the minor's new residence, if such transfer is in the best interest of the minor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-C:21 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-C / Section 21
359-C:21 Violation.
Status: in_force

I. Any person injured by any violation under this subdivision may bring an action for damages and for such equitable relief, including an injunction, as the court deems necessary and proper. If the court finds for the plaintiff, recovery shall be in the amount of actual damages. If the court finds that the act or practice was a willful or knowing violation of this chapter, it shall award as much as 3 times, but not less than 2 times, such amount. In addition, a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded the costs of the suit and reasonable attorney's fees, as determined by the court. Any attempted waiver of the right to the damages set forth in this paragraph shall be void and unenforceable. Injunctive relief shall be available to private individuals under this chapter without bond, subject to the discretion of the court. II. The New Hampshire attorney general's office shall enforce the provisions of this subdivision pursuant to RSA 358-A:4. III. The burden shall be on the person responsible for the determination under RSA 359-C:20, I to demonstrate compliance with this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:18 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 18
660:18 Notice.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person intends to contest the election of a state senator or representative, he shall send to him a notice in writing of such contest with the reasons therefor, citing the acts constituting the violation and, if known, the specific sections of the law or of the constitution being violated. The notice shall be sent by certified mail and postmarked on or before the December 15 immediately following the election. At the same time the notice is sent to the senator or representative, a copy thereof shall be sent to the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 397-A:22 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 397-A / Section 22
397-A:22 Administration by Commissioner; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. II. Pursuant to RSA 541-A, the commissioner may adopt such rules as he or she deems necessary to the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Such rules shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter, and may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (a) The application form for licensees required under RSA 397-A:5. (b) The form of license issued to licensees under RSA 397-A:6. (c) Reports required by RSA 397-A:13. (d) Personal disclosure statements to meet the requirements of RSA 397-A:5. (e) Fees to be charged to cover the reasonable costs of copying documents and producing reports. III. The commissioner may prepare, alter, or withdraw such forms as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this title. IV. The commissioner may issue, amend, or rescind such orders as are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. V. The commissioner may, for good cause shown, abate all or a portion of fees or delinquency penalties assessed under this chapter. VI. All actions taken by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall be taken only when the commissioner finds such action necessary or appropriate to the public interest or for the protection of consumers and consistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of this title. VII. In adopting rules, preparing forms, setting standards, and in performing examinations, investigations, and other regulatory functions authorized by the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner may cooperate, and share information pursuant to confidentiality agreements, with regulators in this state and with regulators in other states and with federal regulators in order to implement the policy of this chapter in an efficient and effective manner and to achieve maximum uniformity in the form and content of applications, reports, and requirements for mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and mortgage servicers, where practicable. VIII. The commissioner may share information with state and federal law enforcement agencies for the purposes of criminal investigations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-B:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-B / Section 12
147-B:12 Automotive Oil Fee.
Status: in_force

I. A fee of $0.05 per gallon of automotive oil shall be assessed at the time of import to this state. Persons licensed under RSA 146-A:11-b, II shall be liable for payment of this additional fee which shall be collected and enforced by the department of safety in the manner described in RSA 146-A:11-b. The department of environmental services may waive all or any portion of penalties or interest for good cause. All fee revenues shall be deposited in the hazardous waste cleanup fund in accordance with RSA 147-B:6, I-d. II. The department of environmental services may apply for, request, solicit, contract for, receive, and accept gifts, grants, donations, and other assistance from any source to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:81 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 81
659:81 Canvass and Declaration Generally.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 659:82, when the secretary of state has received the returns for an office from all towns or wards comprising the elective district for that office, he shall examine, record and total such returns and shall declare elected to the office the same number of persons as the number of officers to which the district is entitled; provided that those persons declared officers-elect shall be those persons who received the highest number of votes cast for said office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 395:5 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 395 / Section 5
395:5 Commissioner's Duties.
Status: in_force

Upon taking possession of the property and business of any institution to which this chapter applies, the commissioner shall have authority to collect money due the institution and to do such other acts as are necessary to conserve its assets and business. He shall collect all debts due and claims belonging to it, and, upon the order of the superior court, may sell or compound all bad or doubtful debts; and on like order may sell all or any part of the real and personal property of the institution on such terms as the court shall direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-L:1 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-L / Section 1
200-L:1 Administration Authorized.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of education shall execute all documents and perform all other acts necessary to enter into and carry out the provisions of the interstate agreement on qualification of educational personnel as provided in this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:5-503 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 5-503
564-F:5-503 Change of the Registered Agent.
Status: in_force

(a) A foundation may change its registered agent by filing with the secretary of state a notice of change of registered agent. (b) The notice of change of registered agent shall set forth: (1) The foundation's name; (2) The street address of its current registered office; (3) The current registered agent's name; and (4) The successor registered agent's name.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:8 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 8
541-B:8 Quorum.
Status: in_force

A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct hearings and a vote of at least a majority of the quorum is required to adopt and approve any matter considered by it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:8 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 8
72:8 Electric Plants and Pipe Lines.
Status: in_force

All structures, machinery, dynamos, apparatus, poles, wires, fixtures of all kinds and descriptions, and pipe lines employed in the generation, production, supply, distribution, transmission, or transportation of electric power or natural gas, crude petroleum and refined petroleum products or combinations thereof, shall be taxed as real estate in the town in which said property or any part of it is situated; provided that no electric power fixtures which would otherwise be taxed under this section shall be taxed under this section if they are employed solely as an emergency source of electric power.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:37 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 37
659:37 Interfering With Voter, Etc.
Status: in_force

No person shall interfere or attempt to interfere with any voter when such voter is in the space within the guardrail or endeavor to induce any voter before voting to show how he marks or has marked his ballot. Whoever knowingly violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 87:4 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 87 / Section 4
87:4 Liability for Tax.
Status: in_force

Administrators, executors, trustees, and grantees under a conveyance, made during the grantor's life and taxable hereunder, shall be liable for such taxes, with interest, until the same have been paid.