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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:20-f — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 20-f
284:20-f Background and Criminal Records Check.
Status: in_force

I. Each applicant for a license pursuant to this chapter and rules adopted by the lottery commission shall submit to the lottery commission with his or her license application a background and criminal record release authorization form provided or approved by the lottery commission. II. Upon receipt of an applicant's background and criminal record information, the lottery commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:103 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 103
228:103 Restricted Use of Park and Ride Facilities.
Status: in_force

I. Park and ride facilities are intended for the short-term use of motorists using carpools, vanpools, public transportation, or intermodal transportation. II. The commissioner may control and manage park and ride facilities to ensure that the intended uses have priority over any other use. The commissioner may delegate authority under this paragraph to an entity with which the commissioner contracts to operate such a facility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-A:7 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-A / Section 7
151-A:7 Licenses.
Status: in_force

I. An applicant for a license as a nursing home administrator who has: (a) Successfully complied with the requirements of RSA 151-A:5 and the standards provided for therein; and (b) Passed the examination provided for in RSA 151-A:6 shall be issued a license on a form provided for that purpose by the board, certifying that such applicant has met the requirements of the laws and rules entitling the applicant to serve, act, practice and otherwise hold such applicant out as a duly licensed nursing home administrator. II. Under emergency conditions the secretary of the board in the secretary's discretion subject to the confirmation of the board may issue a non-renewable temporary emergency permit to a person of good character and suitability to act in the capacity of an administrator under the supervision of a licensed administrator pending action by the board until the next examination or not to exceed 6 months. II-a. If the board is satisfied that a candidate for licensure under the reciprocity provisions of RSA 151-A:9 meets all the requirements and needs only sit for the state examination, the board may, if an urgent need is demonstrated, provide the candidate with a temporary permit to work as an administrator in a nursing home within the state of New Hampshire. This temporary permit shall only be valid for a period of 6 months and shall not be renewable or reissued to the same candidate. III. If the board finds that programs of training and instruction conducted within the state are not sufficient in number or content to enable nursing home administrators to meet requirements established pursuant to this chapter, the board may request the department of health and human services to institute and conduct or arrange with others to conduct one or more such programs, and shall make provision for their accessibility to residents of this state. The department of health and human services may approve programs conducted within and without this state as sufficient to meet education and training requirements established pursuant to this chapter. For purposes of this paragraph, the department of health and human services shall have the authority to receive and disburse state funds allocated for this purpose and federal funds received pursuant to section 1908(e)(1) of the Social Security Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 12
170-E:12 License or Permit Suspension, Revocation, or Denial.
Status: in_force

The department may suspend, revoke, deny or refuse to renew any license or permit if the licensee or permit holder: I. Neglects or abuses children in his care; II. Does not comply with this subdivision or the rules adopted under this subdivision relative to the supervision of children in his care; III. Violates any provision of this subdivision, or is unable to meet and maintain standards adopted by the commissioner; IV. Substantially or repeatedly violates any provisions of the license or permit issued; V. Furnishes or makes any misleading or any false statement or report to the department; VI. Refuses or fails to submit any reports or to make available to the department any records required by it in making an investigation of the facility for licensing purposes; VII. Refuses or fails to submit to an investigation or to the required visits by the department; VIII. Refuses or fails to admit authorized representatives of the department at any time child care is being provided for the purpose of investigation or visit; IX. Fails to provide, maintain, equip and keep in safe and sanitary condition premises established or used for child day care as required under standards prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 541-A or as otherwise required by any law, rule, ordinance, or term of the license applicable to the location of such facility; X. Retaliates against an employee who in good faith reports a suspected violation of the provisions of this subdivision and rules adopted under it; XI. Meets the conditions specified in RSA 170-E:7, III; XII. Fails to comply with the corrective action plan submitted by the child day care agency and approved by the department; XIII. Loses health, safety or zoning approval; or XIV. Fails to comply with applicable public health laws and regulations concerning lead.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-C:21-a — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-C / Section 21-a
485-C:21-a Conservation Management Plan Not Required.
Status: in_force

The department may grant a renewable exemption from the rules for water conservation practices under RSA 485:61 to any municipality with a water balance of less than 15 percent. The municipality shall calculate the water balance each calendar year after the well is permitted, and such balance and all components defined in the balance shall be submitted to the department no later than the first day of March following the year to which the water balance pertains. The department shall not grant an exemption to any municipality that fails to submit a water balance of less than 15 percent by such date.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:15 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 15
292:15 Application of Subdivision.
Status: in_force

This subdivision applies to all churches, parishes, committees and other religious organizations governed by jurisdictions, archdioceses of any Orthodox Patriarchate, Synod or national church of the Orthodox Church (the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church), recognized by the apostolic historic Orthodox Patriarchates of Constantinople, Antioch, Moscow and Yugoslavia and in general to all churches, congregations, parishes, committees and other religious organizations founded or established with the intent and for the purpose of adhering to and maintaining the apostolic and historic communion, doctrine, discipline, canon law, tradition, worship and unity of the Orthodox Church.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:183 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 183
310-A:183 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Auxiliary services" means any fee paid services provided by the home inspector to the client in addition to a home inspection. II. "Board" means the board of home inspectors. III. "Client" means an individual who signs a home inspection agreement in order to have a home inspection performed. IV. "Code of ethics" means the code of ethics followed by home inspectors who are licensed as home inspectors by the board. V. "Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector visually examines the readily accessible systems and components of a home and which describes those systems and components in accordance with the board-approved standards of practice and code of ethics. VI. "Home inspector" means a person who, by reason of professional education or practical experience, or both, is qualified to engage in the practice of home inspections as attested by licensing as a home inspector.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:32-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 32-a
260:32-a Adjustment of Road Toll; Publication.
Status: in_force

The rate for the levy of the road toll under RSA 260:32 shall be adjusted as follows: I. The rate for the levy of the road toll under RSA 260:30 shall be adjusted, effective July 1, 2014, by multiplying the effective rate during the prior 12-month period by a fraction, the numerator being the annual average CPI for the year 2013 and the denominator being the annual average CPI for the year 2003. II. The road toll adjustment required in paragraph I shall be calculated by the state treasurer and forwarded to the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the commissioner of the department of safety at least 30 days before the effective date of any road toll adjustment. The commissioner of the department of safety shall publish statewide the adjusted road toll rate. The state treasurer shall make the CPI and adjusted road toll calculations to 3 decimal places. III. In this section, "CPI" means the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, all items, not seasonally adjusted, for the Boston, Brockton, Nashua; MA-NH-ME-CT area.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:16 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 16
500-A:16 Future Ineligibility.
Status: in_force

The persons who actually attend court as jurors shall not have their names again placed on the master jury list for at least 3 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 308:1 — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 308 / Section 1
308:1 By Vote.
Status: in_force

Any religious society may, by vote of 2/3 of the qualified members present and voting at a meeting legally called for that purpose, dissolve its corporate existence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33-B:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33-B / Section 14
33-B:14 Eligible Investments.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter are hereby made securities in which all public officers, agencies and authorities of the state and of its political subdivisions, insurance companies, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency, authority or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state or of any political subdivision is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 8
169-B:8 Failure to Appear; Felony Against Person or Property; Felony Drug Offense; Warrant.
Status: in_force

I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the minor, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court. II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears to the court that such summons will be ineffectual, a warrant may be issued for the minor's appearance or for the appearance of anyone having custody or control of the minor or for both. III. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs I and II, a warrant may be issued for the detention of a minor whose offense constitutes a felony against the person or property, or a felony under RSA 318-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:110 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 110
228:110 Procedure.
Status: in_force

Whenever the department notifies the commission that it is contemplating the use of a public-private partnership contract for design-build-finance-operate-maintain or design-build-operate-maintain services, the department shall submit a written request to the commission for its consideration. The commission shall provide an initial written response to the request to consider a public-private partnership contract within 15 days. No request for proposals shall be issued by the department for a public-private agreement for design-build-finance-operate-maintain or design-build-operate-maintain services without the commission's written recommendation and concurrence by governor and council of both the procurement method and content of the request for proposals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:12-1212 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 12-1212
564-F:12-1212 Actions by Consent.
Status: in_force

Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, the protectors may take any vote without a meeting and without prior notice if the vote is recorded in a writing setting forth the action so taken and is signed by all of the protectors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-B:2-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-B / Section 2-a
328-B:2-a Scope of Practice.
Status: in_force

A massage therapist may do any of the following when performing massage, including, but not limited to: I. Use of heat and cold, hydrotherapy, heliotherapy, and external application of herbal or topical preparations not classified as prescription drugs. II. Analysis of posture and movement. III. Provision of education in self-care and stress management. IV. Performance of techniques in which the massage therapist had been trained intended to affect the systems of the body.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 536-A:4 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 536-A / Section 4
536-A:4 Temporary Restraining Order.
Status: in_force

Such preliminary notice issued pursuant to RSA 536-A:3 shall include a temporary order restraining the defendant from removing the property from the state or otherwise from its location, or transferring, selling, pledging, assigning or otherwise altering, damaging, disposing of, or permitting it to become subject to a security interest or lien, until further order of the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-f — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 6-f
159:6-f Remedies.
Status: in_force

I. If any licensing entity or employee or member of the city council or board of selectmen, in violation of the provisions of this chapter, refuses to comply with this chapter, such entity or person shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in a lawsuit under this chapter to enforce the terms of this chapter, provided that the court finds that such lawsuit was necessary in order to obtain compliance with this chapter by the licensing authority. Fees shall not be awarded unless the court finds that the entity or person knew or should have known that the conduct engaged in was a violation of this chapter or when the parties, by agreement, provide that no such fees shall be paid. In any case in which fees are awarded under this chapter, upon a finding that an employee, or other official of a licensing entity has acted in bad faith in refusing to comply with this chapter, the court may award such fees personally against such employee or other official. II. The court may invalidate an action of a licensing entity taken in violation of the provisions of this chapter, if the circumstances justify such invalidation, and may require the licensing entity to issue a license or otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter. III. In addition to any other relief awarded pursuant to this chapter, the court may issue an order to enjoin future violations of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:16-b — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 16-b
304-B:16-b Approval of Conversion of a Limited Partnership.
Status: in_force

A limited partnership may convert to an other business entity, as defined in RSA 304-B:16-a, I, other than a limited partnership, upon the authorization of such conversion in accordance with this section and to the extent authorized by and in accordance with the laws applicable to conversion to such other business entity. If the partnership agreement specifies the manner of authorizing a conversion of the limited partnership, the conversion shall be authorized as specified in the partnership agreement. If the partnership agreement does not specify the manner of authorizing a conversion of the limited partnership and does not prohibit a conversion of the limited partnership, the conversion shall be authorized in the same manner as is specified in the partnership agreement for authorizing a merger that involves the limited partnership as a constituent party to the merger. If the partnership agreement does not specify the manner of authorizing a conversion of the limited partnership or a merger that involves the limited partnership as a constituent party and does not prohibit a conversion of the limited partnership, the conversion shall be authorized by the approval (1) by all general partners, and (2) by the limited partners or, if there is more than one class or group of limited partners, then by each class or group of limited partners, in either case, by limited partners who own more than 50 percent of the then current percentage or other interest in the profits of the limited partnership owned by all of the limited partners or by the limited partners in each class or group, as appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-K:11 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-K / Section 11
126-K:11 Fines.
Status: in_force

I. All fines imposed by any court and collected for the violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the state, county, or town, the officials of which instituted the prosecution. II. All fines imposed by the commission shall be deposited into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 423:2 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 423 / Section 2
423:2 Land in the Town.
Status: in_force

The officials of towns authorized by law to take land in the town for highway purposes are authorized and empowered to take land by eminent domain for the purposes of aircraft landing areas, following the same procedure as respects notice, assessment and payment of damages, and appeal as is provided for in the case of taking land for highway purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:78-g — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 78-g
266:78-g Use of Lights by Fire, State Department of Corrections, Rescue, and Emergency Response Personnel.
Status: in_force

Police, fire, ambulance, state department of corrections, and rescue vehicles, and other vehicles authorized under RSA 266:78-c shall only illuminate emergency lights and warning lights when responding to but not returning from an actual or reported emergency, transporting a patient to a hospital for emergency treatment, or when parked at the scene of an emergency for purposes of warning approaching traffic. Fire apparatus and ambulances may also illuminate emergency lights and warning lights while parking or backing the vehicle to access a garage housing the apparatus or when serving as a mobile command post to designate the location of the command post. No persons other than emergency response personnel shall drive a vehicle with red emergency lights in operation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-D:8 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-D / Section 8
490-D:8 Qualifications of Marital Masters.
Status: in_force

I. Marital masters shall possess the following qualifications: (a) Professional experience in family law matters. (b) Legal and personal qualities including, but not limited to: (1) Knowledge of family matters, including related matters such as tax and pension law; (2) Personal maturity so as to understand and make decisions on matters before the court; and (3) Personal qualities of patience and understanding of the difficult personal matters which are the subject of divorce and a willingness to deal with complex family matters in a non-adversarial manner. II. Each marital master shall complete a course in court process and procedures and mediation and negotiation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 166:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Section 1
166:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "County assisted person" means an individual who is eligible for and receiving old age assistance, aid to the permanently and totally disabled or nursing home care in an intermediate care facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to mean that the county is responsible for providing general assistance to any town or city assisted person, except in accordance with RSA 165:33 and 165:34. II. "Disabled individual" means a person receiving state administered aid to the totally and permanently disabled, veteran's disability benefits, social security disability benefits, supplemental security income benefits, or other disability benefits administered under the state or federal government. III. "Elderly" means anyone 55 years of age and older.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 349:8 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 349 / Section 8
349:8 Reregistration.
Status: in_force

Every person, proprietorship, partnership or association registered in accordance with the requirements of this subdivision shall be required to reregister at the time of the expiration of the 5-year period set forth in RSA 349:6. The secretary of state shall, at least 6 months prior to the expiration of the term of registration, forward notice of the requirement of renewal together with a proper form for such renewal. A second such notice shall be mailed at least 30 days prior to expiration. Unless within 30 days after expiration said registration is renewed, the registration shall be discontinued and the name thereby abandoned and free. The secretary of state shall cancel from his register all registrations more than 5 years old and not renewed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:73 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 73
189:73 Family and Medical Leave Coverage.
Status: in_force

A school district employee who has been employed by the school district for at least 12 months and who has worked at least 900 hours in the previous 12-month period shall be eligible for family and medical leave under the same terms and conditions as leave provided to eligible employees under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103-3), 29 U.S.C. section 2611, et seq., as amended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 594:3 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 594 / Section 3
594:3 Searching for Weapons.
Status: in_force

A peace officer may search for a dangerous weapon any person whom he is questioning or about to question as provided in RSA 594:2 whenever he reasonably believes that he might be in danger if such person possessed a dangerous weapon. If the officer finds a weapon, he may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, when he shall either return it or arrest the person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:29 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 29
80:29 How Given.
Status: in_force

The notice shall be in writing, and a copy shall be given to each mortgagee in hand, or left at his usual place of abode, or sent by registered mail to his last known post-office address.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-B:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-B / Section 2
53-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "District" means a solid waste management district established under this chapter. II. "Facility" means a location, system or physical structure for the collection, separation, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, or disposal of solid waste. III. "Governing body" means "governing body" as defined in RSA 21:48. IV. "Legislative body" means "legislative body" as defined in RSA 21:47. V. "Long-term contract" means a contract for solid waste management services for a term of 5 or more years between a district and an owner or operator of a solid waste management facility, unless the district agreement adopted by member municipalities stipulates a different term. VI. "Municipality" means any city, town, unincorporated town or unorganized place. VII. "Person" means any individual, partnership, company, corporation, firm, governmental unit or agency, or any other legal entity. VIII. "Solid waste" means "solid waste" as defined in RSA 149-M:4, XXIV. IX. "Solid waste management" or "management" means an activity or any combination of activities relative to the collection, separation, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, or disposal of solid waste.