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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 3
79-A:3 Current Use Advisory Board; Members, Appointments, Term, Chairman.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a current use board which shall be administratively attached to the department of revenue administration, as provided in RSA 21-J:1-a. II. The board shall consist of 14 members to be appointed as follows: (a) Three members who are assessing officials shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, one of whom shall be an assessing official in a town with a population of less than 5,000; one of whom shall be an assessing official in a town with a population of more than 5,000; and one of whom shall be an assessing official in a city. Each member shall hold office for a term of his or her position as assessing official or for 2 years, whichever is shorter, and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified, and any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term, by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. No other members of the board shall be or have been certified under RSA 310-C. (b) One member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate. The term of said member shall be coterminous with his term as senator to which he was elected at the time of his appointment. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the president of the senate. (c) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. The term of said member shall be coterminous with his term as representative to which he was elected at the time of his appointment. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the speaker of the house. (d) The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food, or his designate. (e) The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or his designate. (f) The dean of the college of life sciences and agriculture of the university of New Hampshire, or his designate. (g) The commissioner of revenue administration, or his designee. (h) The executive director of the New Hampshire association of conservation commissions, or designee. (i) The executive director of the department of fish and game, or his designate. (j) Three members of the public appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, at least 2 of whom shall represent the interests of current use landowners. Of these 2, one shall own forest land under current use assessment, and one shall own farm land under current use assessment. III. Members of the current use advisory board who are not state employees or legislators shall be paid $25 a day, each, for such time as they are actually engaged in the work of the board, all members shall be paid their actual expenses incurred as a result of such work, and nonlegislative members shall be paid mileage at the same rate as state employees but the legislative members shall be paid mileage at the legislative mileage rates. IV. The board shall annually elect one of its members as chairman.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563-C:6 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563-C / Section 6
563-C:6 Form of Registration in Beneficiary Form.
Status: in_force

Registration in beneficiary form may be shown by the words "transfer on death" or the abbreviation "TOD", or by the words "pay on death" or the abbreviation "POD", after the name of the registered owner and before the name of a beneficiary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 8
135-C:8 Establishment of Programs by Municipality.
Status: in_force

Any city, county, or town, upon consultation with the commissioner, may establish a community mental health program and staff it with persons specially trained in psychiatry and related fields. Such programs may be administered by a city, county, or town and the municipality may appropriate the funds for the programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 503:12 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 503 / Section 12
503:12 Post-Judgment Attachment and Execution.
Status: in_force

I. Attachments and levies of execution on personal property and real estate may be made on judgments in small claims actions in district courts as provided in RSA 511, RSA 528, and RSA 529. II. A judgment entered in accordance with this chapter may be secured against real estate of the defendant in accordance with RSA 524:13.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 10
420-G:10 Qualified Association Trust and Qualified Purchasing Alliance.
Status: in_force

I. A qualified association trust or other entity, as defined in RSA 420-G:2, XV, and a qualified purchasing alliance, as defined in RSA 420-M:2, X, shall: (a) Comply with the rating restrictions outlined in RSA 420-G:4 for all small employer members with 50 or fewer employees based upon the association's or alliance's group experience, except that for a qualified association trust, no rating factor shall be utilized without the express written consent of the association. (b) Offer all eligible members, as defined under the applicable trust or other documents, coverage and rates on a guaranteed issue and renewable basis. (c) Comply with the regulations concerning medical underwriting in RSA 420-G:5. (d) Comply with the preexisting conditions provision of RSA 420-G:7. (e) Prohibit any employer that voluntarily discontinues participation in either a qualified association trust or a qualified purchasing alliance from rejoining for a period of at least 24 months. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to limit the size of employers who may participate in coverage with a qualified association trust or a qualified purchasing alliance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:21 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318-B / Section 21
318-B:21 Certain Communications Not Privileged.
Status: in_force

Information communicated to a practitioner in an effort unlawfully to procure a controlled drug, or unlawfully to procure the administration of any such drug, shall not be deemed a privileged communication.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:22 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 22
415:22 Newborn Children.
Status: in_force

I. All individual and group health insurance policies providing coverage on a provision of service or an expense incurred basis shall also provide as a covered benefit under the policy coverage for the health insurance benefits for a newly born child of the insured or subscriber or a newly born child of a dependent child of the insured or subscriber from the moment of birth. The policy of the birth mother shall always be primary, and benefits paid for the newly born child shall not be subject to any additional cost sharing. Services for the newly born child shall only be covered under the policy of the other parent in the event the birth mother does not have health insurance or coverage for the newly born child under an employer-sponsored health plan. II. Coverage for newly born children shall be the same as provided by the policy for other covered persons including the necessary care and treatment of medically diagnosed congenital defects and birth abnormalities. III. If payment of a specific premium or subscription fee is required to provide coverage for a child, the policy or contract may require that notification of birth of a newly born child and payment of the required premium or fee must be furnished to the insurer or nonprofit service or indemnity corporation within 31 days after the date of birth in order to have the coverage continue beyond such 31-day period. No additional premium shall be collected for coverage of the newborn child for the first 31 days. Unless the policy or contract specifically provides that grandchildren of the insured or subscriber are eligible for coverage, coverage for newly born children of a dependent child of the insured or subscriber shall not continue beyond the initial 31-day period following birth. Nor shall such newly born children be considered dependents of the insured for any purpose addressed in this title. IV. This section applies to all insurance policies and subscriber contracts delivered or issued for delivery in this state including those in force as of July 5, 1975.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 627:3 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 627 / Section 3
627:3 Competing Harms.
Status: in_force

I. Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid harm to himself or another is justifiable if the desirability and urgency of avoiding such harm outweigh, according to ordinary standards of reasonableness, the harm sought to be prevented by the statute defining the offense charged. The desirability and urgency of such conduct may not rest upon considerations pertaining to the morality and advisability of such statute, either in its general or particular application. II. When the actor was reckless or negligent in bringing about the circumstances requiring a choice of harms or in appraising the necessity of his conduct, the justification provided in paragraph I does not apply in a prosecution for any offense for which recklessness or negligence, as the case may be, suffices to establish criminal liability.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:18 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 18
284:18 Bond of Licensee.
Status: in_force

I. Every person, association, or corporation licensed under the provisions of the preceding sections hereof, shall, before said license is issued, give a bond to the state in such reasonable sum not exceeding $300,000, as may be fixed by the lottery commission, with a surety or sureties to be approved by the lottery commission, conditioned to faithfully make the payments prescribed hereby, including the payment of unclaimed ticket money and vouchers and the compensation of stewards, veterinarians, or judges employed by the state of New Hampshire at any race or meet and that such reimbursement shall include the employer's share of old age survivors insurance (OASI) taxes, and to keep its books and records and make reports as herein provided and to conduct its racing in conformity with this chapter and with the rules and regulations prescribed by the lottery commission. II. Every person, association, or corporation licensed under the provisions of the preceding sections hereof, shall, before said licensee adopts an account wagering plan on any pari-mutuel pool, give a bond to the state in such reasonable sum not exceeding $300,000, as may be fixed by the lottery commission, with a surety or sureties to be approved by the lottery commission, conditioned to faithfully make the payments prescribed hereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-B:7-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-B / Section 7-c
53-B:7-c Member Municipality Obligations.
Status: in_force

Any member municipality that withdraws from a district shall be liable for its share of existing debt and contractual obligations, and any existing operating and capital costs its withdrawal would impose on remaining members. All liabilities, obligations, and indebtedness of the district incurred by it through the exercise of its powers and duties shall be full faith and credit obligations of the individual member municipalities except to the extent that the district agreement otherwise provides.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:29 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 29
597:29 Jailer's Authority; New Bail.
Status: in_force

The copies and certificates provided for in RSA 597:28 shall be sufficient authority for the keeper of the jail to detain the party committed until he shall be discharged by due order of law; and the accused may be again recognized with sureties, agreeably to the original order of the court requiring such recognizance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 109:2 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 109 / Section 2
109:2 Proclamation of Fire Emergency.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be effective during, and only during, periods proclaimed by the governor to be fire emergencies of military origin.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:14-b — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 14-b
485:14-b Fluoride Statement Required.
Status: in_force

I. If a public water supply is fluoridated, the following notice shall be posted in the water system's consumer confidence report: "Your public water supply is fluoridated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if your child under the age of 6 months is exclusively consuming infant formula reconstituted with fluoridated water, there may be an increased chance of dental fluorosis. Consult your child's health care provider for more information." II. The notice shall be located in the section of the consumer confidence report dedicated to water quality.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-D:17 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-D / Section 17
399-D:17 Provisions Applicable to Debt Repayment Plans Under This Chapter.
Status: in_force

I. If the debtor gives the licensee 30 days' written notice of cancellation and such licensee performed all of its contractually required services, such licensee shall be entitled to a cancellation fee of the lesser of: (a) 5 percent of the remaining service charges that would have been collected over the term of the debt adjustment contract; or (b) $50. II. If the debtor willfully defaults by failing to pay the contractually obligated payments for a period of 30 days and such licensee performed all of its contractually required services, such licensee shall be entitled to a cancellation fee of the lesser of: (a) 5 percent of the remaining service charges that would have been collected over the term of the debt adjustment contract; or (b) $50. III. The licensee shall notify the debtor's creditors or their attorneys in writing within 10 calendar days of cancellation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-B:1 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-B / Section 1
507-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Governmental unit" means any political subdivision within the state including any county, city, town, precinct, school district, chartered public school, school administrative unit, or departments or agencies thereof, or any other body corporate and politic within the state, but does not include the state or any department or agency thereof. I-a. "Employee or official of a governmental unit" means any member or officer of its governing board, administrative staff, or agencies, including but not limited to county employees, selectmen, school board members, chartered public school trustees, city councilors and aldermen, town councilors, town and city managers, mayors, regional planning commissioners, town and city health officials, police officers, overseers of public welfare, superintendents of schools, and all other employees and officials whether elected or appointed, and whether paid or unpaid, provided he or she is acting within the scope of his or her official duties. II. "Action to recover for bodily injury" means an action arising out of bodily injury, including an action brought under RSA 556:9-14, whether brought by or on behalf of the person actually sustaining bodily injury or brought by any other person to whom rights may accrue arising out of such injury, regardless of the nature of the damages claimed. III. "Personal injury" means: (a) Any injury to the feelings or reputation of a natural person, including but not limited to, false arrest, detention or imprisonment, malicious prosecution, libel, slander, or the publication or utterance of other defamatory or disparaging material, invasion of an individual's right of privacy, invasion of the right of private occupancy, wrongful entry or eviction, mental injury, mental anguish, shock, and, except when against the public policy or the laws of New Hampshire, or both, discrimination; and (b) Any injury to intangible property sustained by any person as a result of false eviction, malicious prosecution, libel, slander, or defamation. The term "personal injury" shall not include "bodily injury" or "property damage." IV. "Property damage" means a loss through injury to, or destruction of, tangible property or real estate. V. "Pollutant incident" means any emission, discharge, release, or escape of any irritants, noxious substances or radioactive materials, in any physical state, into or upon land, the atmosphere, or any watercourse or body of water, including but not limited to all wastes and materials as defined in RSA 146-A, 147-A, 147-B and 149-M.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:44 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 44
512:44 On Settlement Before Service Date.
Status: in_force

In all cases where suit is brought and the personal earnings of the defendant are held under the trustee process, and a settlement of the action is made, or tendered, by the defendant or by some other person in his or her behalf prior to the service date specified by the court on the summons, the following items of costs, and no more, shall be chargeable to the defendant: The fees of the officer serving the writ as fixed by law and $1 for the writ.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:33 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 33
187-A:33 Funding.
Status: in_force

Any center project utilizing state appropriations except for certain short-term, fee-based activities, shall match state funds at least dollar for dollar with funds generated by the center from the net income of any of the following operations of the center: the center's research clients, profit and nonprofit organizations, the federal government, or local political subdivisions. In kind and equipment contributions may be accepted as matching funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130-A:5-c — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130-A / Section 5-c
130-A:5-c Blood Lead Testing.
Status: in_force

All parents or legal guardians shall have their children who are residing in this state tested for blood lead level at the ages of one and 2. A child shall be exempt from this required blood lead level testing if a parent or legal guardian objects to such testing and provides a statement to such effect or if a physician licensed under RSA 329, or a physician exempted under RSA 329:21, III, certifies that blood lead level testing may be detrimental to the child's health. The latter exemption shall exist only for the length of time that, in the opinion of the physician, testing would be detrimental to the child. The commissioner shall develop an opt out form for the purposes of this section and shall make such form available to health care facilities. The form shall include simple opt out language in a font and size easily readable by the average adult reader.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:33 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 33
243:33 Payment.
Status: in_force

The petitioner shall forthwith pay or tender the sums so awarded to the stockholders entitled thereto. If for any reason it is impracticable to make or tender such payment, or if a stockholder refuses to receive the sum awarded to him when tendered, the petitioner shall deposit the money with the state treasurer, to be held by him in trust for the use of, and to be paid upon demand to, the parties respectively to whom the same has been awarded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 427:44 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 427 / Section 44
427:44 Rulemaking Authority.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The information required from an applicant for a license as a livestock dealer; II. The prescribed fee for a livestock dealer's license; III. The prescribed fee for a permit issued for each truck or conveyance used by a licensed livestock dealer or for a shipping certificate or both; IV. The prevention of the spread of any disease prevalent among livestock; V. Notice and hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation of a license; and VI. Any other matter the commissioner may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:22 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 22
265:22 Highway Markings.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of transportation and, subject to his approval, selectmen of any town or board of mayor and aldermen or group having similar powers in any city, having control of any highway may order such marking of ways, by painted lines, as is deemed necessary to the safe and efficient use of any such way. In ordering or approving such marking the commissioner of transportation insofar as is practicable shall conform to nationally accepted standards and any marking of the way by painted lines shall prima facie be deemed to be approved or ordered by the commissioner of transportation. When the single center line highway marking method is used, no driver of a vehicle shall, while proceeding along a way, drive any part of such vehicle to the left of or across an unbroken painted line marked on the way by order of or with the approval of the said commissioner, except as herein otherwise provided and when the barrier line highway marking system is employed, no driver of a vehicle shall, while proceeding along a way, drive any part of such vehicle to the left of or across an unbroken painted line marked on the way in such driver's lane by order of or with the approval of said commissioner except: (a) In an emergency; or (b) To permit ingress or egress to side roads or property adjacent to the highway; or (c) In case such driver has an unobstructed view and can see the end of the said unbroken painted line; or (d) In order to pass a pedestrian, a motorized wheelchair, a mobility scooter or device, or a device moved by human power, including a bicycle, skateboard, or foot-scooter, provided such movement can be made safely; or (e) In order to comply with RSA 265:37-a, I. II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:21-o — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 21-o
284:21-o Purchase of Tickets for a Fee Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall engage in the business of purchasing or offering to purchase a sweepstakes or lottery ticket or tickets for, in behalf of, or in the name of another for a fee or service charge which shall make the ultimate cost of such ticket or tickets to the registered owner thereof greater than the legal price of such ticket or tickets as established by the lottery commission under the authority of this subdivision. Whoever violates the provisions of 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. § 275-C:1 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-C / Section 1
275-C:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Commission" means the governor's commission on disability. II. "Person with a disability" means one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more of the major life activities of such individual, a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-E:3-d — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-E / Section 3-d
77-E:3-d Education Tax Credit.
Status: in_force

The education tax credit as computed in RSA 77-G:4 shall be allowed against the tax due under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437:2 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 2
437:2 Declaration of Policy.
Status: in_force

This subdivision establishes standards for the regulation of animal health that are consistent with the pattern established throughout statute by the general court. Animal health regulation shall focus either on those conditions that pose a threat to public health or that would require regulatory intervention to protect the economy of the state, or both.