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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:38 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 38
659:38 Forgery; Removing Ballot.
Status: in_force

No person shall forge or falsely make the official endorsement on any official ballot, or furnish to any voter a ballot with the intent that such voter shall use the same in voting instead of the ballot given him by the ballot clerk, or take or remove any ballot outside the guardrail before the close of the polls, or knowingly delay the delivery of any ballots. Whoever knowingly violates this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563-C:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563-C / Section 12
563-C:12 Application of Chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to registrations of securities in beneficiary form made before or after January 1, 1998, by decedents dying on or after January 1, 1998.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 4
12-O:4 Powers and Duties of Department.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers and duties set forth in this chapter or as otherwise provided by statute, the department of business and economic affairs shall have the power and duty to plan and conduct a program of information and publicity to attract tourists, visitors, industrial concerns, and other interested persons from outside the state to the state of New Hampshire, and to encourage, coordinate, and participate in the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens in order to publicize the facilities, industrial advantages, and other attractions of the state for the same purposes. The commissioner shall assign such duties and functions as in her or his discretion will best effectuate the purposes, powers, and duties set forth in this section and as otherwise provided by statute. The department is authorized to set its logo and to establish and maintain any websites.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:11.01 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 11.01
293-A:11.01 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: (a) "Merger" means a business combination pursuant to RSA 293-A:11.02. (b) "Party to a merger" or "party to a share exchange" means any domestic or foreign corporation or eligible entity that will: (1) merge under a plan of merger; (2) acquire shares or eligible interests of another corporation or an eligible entity in a share exchange; or (3) have all of its shares or eligible interests or all of one or more classes or series of its shares or eligible interests acquired in a share exchange. (c) "Share exchange" means a business combination pursuant to RSA 293-A:11.03. (d) "Survivor" in a merger means the corporation or eligible entity into which one or more other corporations or eligible entities are merged. A survivor of a merger may preexist the merger or be created by the merger.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 542:3 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 542 / Section 3
542:3 Remedy in Case of Default; Jurisdiction; Proceedings.
Status: in_force

The party aggrieved by the alleged failure, neglect, or refusal of another to perform under such a written agreement for arbitration may petition the superior court for an order directing that such arbitration proceed in the manner provided for in such agreement. If the making of the arbitration agreement or the failure, neglect, or refusal to perform the same be in issue, the court shall proceed to the trial thereof. If it is found that no agreement in writing for arbitration was made or that there is no default in proceeding thereunder, the proceeding shall be dismissed, otherwise the court shall make an order summarily directing the parties to proceed with the arbitration in accordance with the terms thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 12
667:12 Form.
Status: in_force

Every ballot for the election shall contain the name and domicile of each candidate who has filed a declaration of candidacy for delegate. The names of candidates upon the ballot shall be arranged in perpendicular columns under the title "For Delegate to the Constitutional Convention." Below the title shall be printed in easily legible type the words "Vote for" followed by a spelled number designating the number of persons to be elected to such office. At the right of the name of each candidate and on the same line, there shall be a square. Following the names there shall be as many blank lines as there are persons to be elected. Whenever there are 2 or more candidates, the names shall be printed upon the ballot in alphabetical order of their surnames according to the alphabetization procedure established in RSA 656:5-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:5-505 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 5-505
383-A:5-505 Responsibilities of Directors and Officers of State Banks.
Status: in_force

(a) All of a state bank's powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of its board of directors, and the business and affairs of the state bank shall be managed by or under the direction, and subject to the oversight, of its board of directors, subject to any limitation set forth in the organizational documents. (b) The board shall establish the policies and procedures for the conduct of the affairs of the state bank and shall supervise the affairs of the state bank to ensure that those policies and procedures are being adhered to by its officers and employees and that its operations are in compliance with federal and state laws and the state bank's organizational documents. Neither the board of directors nor individual directors may delegate their duty to supervise the affairs of the state bank. (c) Subject to its oversight and any limitation set forth in the organizational documents, the board of directors of a state bank may delegate to one or more persons any powers and duties that the board of directors deems appropriate. The delegation of duties and powers to or the action by a delegatee does not alone constitute a director's compliance with the standards of conduct described in subsection (b). Each delegatee shall be subject to the same standards of conduct to which a director is subject under subsection (b). (d) Each director of a state bank shall discharge his or her duties under the same standards that exist for a director of a business corporation under the Corporation Act except that: (1) A director of a state bank which serves as a fiduciary shall be subject to a fiduciary duty when he or she is acting on matters related to the bank's fiduciary activities; and (2) A director of a mutual bank shall be subject to a fiduciary duty when he or she is acting on matters related to the proprietary interests of depositors or association members, as applicable. (e) The president shall be responsible for carrying out the policies and procedures of the board and managing the day-to-day affairs of the state bank and shall be accountable to the board of directors in the performance of his or her duties. Each officer with discretionary authority shall discharge his or her duties under the same standards that exist for an officer of a business corporation under RSA 293-A:8.42 except that an officer of a state bank which serves as a fiduciary shall be subject to a fiduciary duty when he or she is acting on matters related to the bank's fiduciary activities. (f) The board of directors of a bank may declare dividends from the bank's net earnings remaining after deducting all losses and expenses from the 2 most recent fiscal years. The board of directors may also declare dividends from its cumulative retained earnings from the previous fiscal years, provided that it remains well capitalized after the declaration of the dividend under the regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 12
173-B:12 Emergency Care; Limitation and Liability.
Status: in_force

Any act or omission of any peace officer rendering emergency care or assistance to a victim of domestic violence including, but not limited to transportation, shall not impose civil liability upon the peace officer or the peace officer's supervisors or employer if the care or assistance is rendered in good faith, unless the act or omission is a result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:21 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 21
417:21 Effect of Finding or Order.
Status: in_force

A final finding or order rendered in any proceeding before the insurance commissioner pursuant to RSA 417:10, to the effect that the defendant has engaged in an unfair insurance practice, shall be prima facie evidence against the defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any consumer against the defendant under the provisions of RSA 417:19, I. This section shall not apply to consent judgments. No consumer may recover more than once from the same supplier for the same act or practices.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126:30 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126 / Section 30
126:30 User Fees.
Status: in_force

Any person requesting copies of data or statistical information filed with the department of health and human services under RSA 126 or RSA 141-B shall pay to the department a fee established by the commissioner of health and human services pursuant to RSA 126:27, IV. The fee shall reflect the full costs of preparing the data for release, including the cost of personnel time, computer and any related expenses associated with fulfilling the request.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:12 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 12
236:12 Exception.
Status: in_force

The foregoing provisions shall not apply to railroads when making necessary repairs or improvements within their rights-of-way at points where the same are crossed by a highway; but no such repairs or improvements, if they involve excavating or disturbing the surface of any highway, shall be made without written permission from the department of transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:16-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 16-a
329:16-a Renewal.
Status: in_force

Every person licensed to practice under this chapter, except as provided in RSA 329:16-c, shall apply for renewal of license in accordance with RSA 310:8 on forms provided by the office of professional licensure and certification and shall pay a renewal fee as established by the office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-G:18 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-G / Section 18
21-G:18 Transfer of Employees.
Status: in_force

All employees heretofore engaged in the performance of duties in each agency abolished whose powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred in accordance with this chapter and any laws enacted by the general court relative to executive branch reorganization are hereby transferred to the department to which such powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the extent the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the functions of the abolished agency and shall, insofar as practicable and necessary, continue to perform the duties heretofore performed, subject to applicable personnel statutes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-H:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-H / Section 4
141-H:4 Use of Genetic Testing in Health Insurance.
Status: in_force

A health insurer in connection with providing health insurance shall not: I. Require or request directly or indirectly any individual or a member of the individual's family to undergo genetic testing. II. Require or request directly or indirectly any individual to reveal whether the individual or a member of the individual's family has undergone genetic testing or the results of the testing, if undergone by the individual or a member of the individual's family. III. Condition the provision of health insurance coverage or health care benefits on whether an individual or a member of the individual's family has undergone genetic testing or the results of the testing, if undergone by the individual or a member of the individual's family. IV. Consider in the determination of rates or any other aspect of health insurance coverage or health care benefits provided to an individual whether an individual or a member of the individual's family has undergone genetic testing or the results of the testing, if undergone by the individual or a member of the individual's family.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:57 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 57
189:57 Coordination With Special Population Programs.
Status: in_force

Educational and youth employment programs serving special population students shall be coordinated with the requirements of this subdivision. All such coordinating efforts shall not exempt participating school districts or public or private employers from meeting all requirements of state or federal laws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 43:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 43 / Section 2
43:2 Notice of Hearing.
Status: in_force

They shall appoint a time and place of hearing, and order notice thereof to be given to all persons whose property or rights may be directly affected by the proceeding, by giving to them or leaving at their abode an attested copy of the petition and order 14 days at least before such hearing, or, if such persons are nonresidents, by publication. If the owner is under guardianship such notice shall be given to his guardian. If the owner is a minor, or under any legal disability, the judge of probate may appoint a guardian for such person, to whom notice shall be given.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:27 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 27
204-C:27 Bonds for Refunding Purposes.
Status: in_force

The authority is authorized to provide for the issuance of its bonds or notes for the purpose of refunding any bonds or notes of the authority then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium on such bonds and notes and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of such bonds or notes, and, if deemed advisable by the authority, for the additional purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, rehabilitating, or improving any housing, or the making or purchase of any mortgage loan on any housing or the making of any loan to a lending institution. The proceeds of any such bonds or notes issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds or notes, may, in the discretion of the authority, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of such outstanding bonds or notes either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date, and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to such purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on such date as may be determined by the authority. Any such escrowed proceeds, pending such use, may be invested and reinvested, subject to any agreements with note or bondholders, in such manner as the authority shall determine, maturing at such time or times as shall be appropriate to assure the prompt payment, as to principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, on the outstanding bonds or notes to be so refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any such investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds or notes to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of such proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments may be returned to the authority for use by it in any lawful manner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:92 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 92
436:92 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established, in the agriculture experiment station at the university of New Hampshire, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory for the diagnosis and early detection of infectious and contagious diseases of domestic animals which advanced medical knowledge has shown to be important to human or animal health. The laboratory shall conduct procedures in bacteriology, virology, parasitology, serology, and histological and clinical pathology and in such other subjects as the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall direct. The laboratory shall be operated by the agricultural experiment station. Any funds made available for the operation of said laboratory shall be expended under the supervision of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 299:4 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 299 / Section 4
299:4 Foreclosure Sales; Franchises.
Status: in_force

The foreclosure of a mortgage of any corporation organized under the laws of this state shall inure to the benefit of the holders of bonds, coupons and other claims secured thereby, and whenever the franchises of the corporation are included in the mortgage with power of sale and foreclosure is made by decree of court, and the property, rights and franchises are sold thereunder, the purchasers of the property, rights and franchises of such corporation, their successors and assigns, shall be a corporation as of the date of foreclosure for all purposes, and they are vested with all the rights, powers, privileges, duties and liabilities of the original corporation under its charter or the general law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:26-h — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 26-h
490:26-h Judicial Branch Information Technology Fund.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph IV: (a) Thirty percent of each entry fee collected in the supreme, superior, and circuit courts and 16.67 percent of the penalty assessment collected pursuant to RSA 106-L:10 shall be deposited in the judicial branch information technology fund. (b) Moneys in the fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the supreme court for maintenance and infrastructure renewal of judicial branch information technology, including both hardware and software, as recommended by the director of the administrative office of the courts and approved by the supreme court. II. The state treasurer shall establish procedures for deposits to and expenditures from the judicial branch information technology fund. The fund shall be a dedicated fund for the improvement of judicial branch information technology. III. The funds on deposit in the judicial branch information technology fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in obligations of the United States government, in government agency obligations, in obligations which are legal investments for savings banks and trust companies, and in all types of savings accounts or certificates of deposit of both state or federally chartered institutions. IV. The judicial branch shall submit a written report 60 days after the close of each fiscal year of the income and expenditures of the judicial branch information technology fund to the fiscal committee of the general court and the state treasurer. If such report is not submitted, any balance in the fund shall lapse to the general fund and the percentage of each entry fee which is designated for the judicial branch information technology fund under paragraph I shall be deposited in the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 403-B:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 403-B / Section 8
403-B:8 Judicial Review.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the commissioner pursuant to this chapter may appeal from such decision in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:26 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 26
296:26 Proxies.
Status: in_force

Any person, being authorized by a writing under the hand of one or more stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, such writing being filed with the clerk or cashier, may vote as proxy in the right of such stockholder or stockholders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:24 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 24
436:24 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt such rules as he may deem necessary relating to the importation into this state of horses, asses, mules, sheep, swine or other domestic animals, except as provided for by RSA 436:10. He may require that a physical examination or test be made of every such animal brought, driven or shipped into this state, may adopt quarantine rules for all such animals and may adopt whatever rules he deems necessary to prevent the introduction into this state of contagious or infectious diseases.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:6 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 6
484:6 Designation of Alternate.
Status: in_force

Each commissioner designated or appointed under this compact may appoint an alternate member to serve in his place at meetings of the commission that he is unable to attend; provided, however, that whenever a member is a state employee, his alternate shall also be a state employee. All such appointments shall be made in writing, with written notification to the commission identifying the alternate member. Alternate members shall receive no compensation. Each commissioner may not appoint more than one alternate, and at no meeting shall one alternate represent more than one commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:30 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 30
169-B:30 Committal of Children Under Eleven.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, minors under the age of 11 years shall not be committed to the youth development center unless and until the court has referred the matter to and received the recommendation of an appropriate public or private agency or of a juvenile probation and parole officer that there is no other public or private home or institution suitable for such commitment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-P:8 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-P / Section 8
358-P:8 Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

I. A consumer who fails to make a timely rental payment may reinstate the agreement, without losing any rights or options which exist under the agreement, by the payment of: (a) All past due rental charges; (b) If the property has been picked up, the reasonable costs of pick-up and redelivery; and (c) Any applicable late fee, within 5 days of the renewal date if the consumer pays monthly, or within 2 days of the renewal date if the consumer pays more frequently than monthly. II. In the case of a consumer who has paid less than 2/3 of the total of payments necessary to acquire ownership and where the consumer has returned or voluntarily surrendered the property, other than through judicial process, during the applicable reinstatement period set forth in paragraph I of this section, the consumer may reinstate the agreement during a period of not less than 21 days after the date of the return of the property. III. In the case of a consumer who has paid 2/3 or more of the total of payments necessary to acquire ownership, and where the consumer has returned or voluntarily surrendered the property, other than through judicial process, during the applicable period set forth in paragraph I of this section, the consumer may reinstate the agreement during a period of not less than 30 days after the date of the return of the property. IV. Nothing in this section shall prevent the rent-to-own dealer from attempting to repossess property during the reinstatement period, but such a repossession shall not affect the consumer's right to reinstate. Upon reinstatement, the rent-to-own dealer shall provide the consumer with the same property or substitute property of comparable quality and condition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53 / Section 7
53:7 Recording When No Clerk.
Status: in_force

Any instrument, paper or act which is required by law to be recorded in the office of the clerk of a town, the identity of which town is determinable by the location of a person's residence or place of business, the location where personal property is kept, or any similar standard of location, may, if such location is in an unincorporated or unorganized place having no clerk, be recorded in the office of the register of deeds for the county in which such unincorporated or unorganized place is situated; and any such recording shall be valid and lawful to the same extent as if it had been recorded in the office of the proper town clerk.