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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 637:7-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 637 / Section 7-a
637:7-a Possession of Property Without Serial Number.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall knowingly remove, deface, alter, change, destroy, obliterate or mutilate, or cause to be removed, defaced, altered, changed, destroyed, obliterated or mutilated the identifying number or numbers or any other identifying mark on any machine, mechanical or electrical device or any other property. Anyone doing so with the intent thereby to conceal the identity of the item or to defraud a manufacturer, seller or purchaser, or to hinder competition in the areas of sales and servicing, or to prevent the detection of a crime shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. II. Any person who buys, receives, possesses, sells or disposes of any machine, mechanical or electrical device or any other property knowing that the identification number or numbers or any other identifying mark on the item have been removed, defaced, altered, changed, destroyed, obliterated or mutilated shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. However, if a person discovering that the identification number or numbers or any other identifying mark have been removed, defaced, altered, changed, destroyed, obliterated or mutilated shall report the same to the nearest police station, he shall not be charged with violating this section. Further, said provisions do not apply to those persons who, on August 13, 1977, are lawfully in possession of that type of property described in paragraph I which does not have identifying numbers or marks or from which the identifying marks or numbers have been lost inadvertently. III. The provisions of this section do not apply to those cases or instances where any of the changes or alterations enumerated in paragraph I have been customarily made or done in an established practice in the ordinary and regular conduct of business by the original manufacturer, or by his duly appointed direct representative, or under specific authorization from the original manufacturer. IV. When property described in paragraph I comes into the custody of a law enforcement officer, it shall be considered stolen or embezzled property, and prior to being disposed of, shall have an identifying number engraved on it or embedded in it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:143 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 143
282-A:143 Property Lien.
Status: in_force

If any employer required to pay contributions under this chapter neglects or refuses to pay contributions after demand, the amount, together with all penalties, fees, and interest and any costs that may accrue becomes a lien in favor of the state upon all property and rights to property whether real or personal, belonging to the employer. The lien arises at the time demand is made by the commissioner and continues until the liability for the sum, with interest and costs, is satisfied. Certificates of release of such lien shall be issued on the satisfaction of the lien. For the purposes of RSA 282-A:141-155, "employer" in the case of corporations or limited liability companies includes the president, treasurer, members, or any other person in a managerial capacity of said corporation or limited liability company. No lien against real property under this section shall be effective until it is recorded at the registry of deeds for the county in which the real property lies. Liens against personal property shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. Fees for recording and filing such liens and any certificates of release thereof shall be in accordance with RSA 478:17-g.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:17-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 17-a
31:17-a Referendum.
Status: in_force

Upon the written application of 10 percent of the registered voters in a town, presented to the selectmen or one of them at least 15 days before the day prescribed for an annual town meeting, the selectmen shall insert in their warrant for such meeting an article relative to the use of fluoride in the public water system for said town. If the town has an official ballot, the town clerk shall insert on such ballot the following question: "Shall fluoride be used in the public water system?" Beside this question shall be printed the word "yes" and the word "no" with the proper boxes for the voter to indicate his or her choice. If a majority of those voting in a water system that serves one municipality does not approve the use of fluoride in the public water system, no fluoride shall be introduced into the public water system for said town; or if fluoride has prior to said vote, been introduced, such use shall be discontinued until such time as the majority of those voting in the town approve the use of fluoride. After such popular referendum, the selectmen shall not insert an article relative to the use of fluoride in the public water system in the warrant nor shall such question be inserted on the official ballot for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of the last popular referendum and only upon written application at that time of not less than 10 percent of the registered voters of said town. The procedure for a referendum on the use of fluoride in a town that is part of public water system serving more than one municipality shall be the procedure in RSA 485:14-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 438:9 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 438 / Section 9
438:9 Testing of Standards; Testing at State Supported Institutions.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, or his inspectors at his direction, at least once each year, shall test the standards of weight and measure procured by any city for which the appointment of a sealer of weights and measures is provided by this chapter, and shall approve the same when found to be correct, and he shall inspect such standards at least once each year. He shall from time to time test all weights and measures used in checking the receipt or disbursement of supplies in every institution for the maintenance of which moneys are appropriated by the legislature, reporting his findings, in writing, to the supervisory board and to the executive office of the institution concerned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 528:3 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 528 / Section 3
528:3 Redemption.
Status: in_force

The owner may redeem any goods and chattels before the sale, by satisfying the execution and the officers' fees and charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:192 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 192
304-C:192 Inapplicability of Rule That Statutes in Derogation of the Common Law are to be Strictly Construed.
Status: in_force

The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383:9-g — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383 / Section 9-g
383:9-g Bank Holding Companies.
Status: in_force

The bank commissioner shall also have general supervision of a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability corporation, business trust, or any other form of business entity organized under the laws of any jurisdiction which (i) beneficially owns, controls or holds the power to vote 25 percent or more of the voting stock of any federally chartered or state-chartered bank, commercial bank, savings bank, trust company, building and loan association, savings and loan association, cooperative bank, or similar banking organization doing business in the state of New Hampshire or (ii) possesses the power to control or controls the election of a majority of the directors of any such banking organization. For purposes of this section, such a business entity shall be referred to as a bank holding company. If a bank owns or controls another bank in the same manner as a bank holding company, it shall be deemed to be a bank holding company itself. The commissioner may require any bank holding company to furnish whichever reports the commissioner deems appropriate to the proper supervision of such bank holding company. Unless the commissioner determines otherwise, reports prepared for federal authorities may be submitted by such bank holding company in satisfaction of the requirements of this section. If such information and reports are inadequate in the commissioner's judgment for that purpose, the commissioner may examine such bank holding company and any of its subsidiaries doing business in New Hampshire. The proper charges which are incurred by reason of any such examination, including, but not limited to, examiner salaries and the benefits portion of such salaries, transportation, meals, lodging, and other associated costs, shall be paid by the bank holding company examined.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:1 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 1
243:1 Mode.
Status: in_force

Twenty-five or more persons, a majority of whom are residents of this state, may associate together by articles of agreement for the purpose of forming a corporation to construct, maintain and operate a railroad.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:56 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 56
170-E:56 Recreation Camp License; Youth Skill Camp Certification of Criminal Background Check.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall for profit or for charitable purposes operate any recreation camp, as defined in RSA 170-E:55, I, designed or intended as a vacation or recreation resort, without a license issued by the department. Such license shall be conditioned upon the maintenance of clean, healthful sanitary conditions and methods, as determined and approved by said department, good only for the calendar year in which it is issued and subject to suspension or revocation at any time for cause. The fee for such license shall be $200 which shall be paid into the recreation camp and youth skill camp fund established in RSA 170-E:57. II. (a) No person or entity shall for profit or for charitable purposes operate any youth skill camp, as defined in RSA 170-E:55, II without maintaining an appropriate policy regarding background checks for camp owners, employees and volunteers who may be left alone with any child or children. Certification of background checks shall be made to the department demonstrating that no individual has a criminal conviction for any offense involving: (1) Causing or threatening direct physical injury to any individual; or (2) Causing or threatening harm of any nature to any child or children. (b) Any person or entity required to perform background checks and provide certification to the department pursuant to subparagraph (a) shall pay a fee of $25 to the department. All such fees collected by the department shall be deposited into the recreation camp and youth skill camp fund established in RSA 170-E:57. (c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall not apply to any person or entity which owns property used to operate a youth skill camp or any buildings or structures on such property used in the operation of a youth skill camp, provided such person or entity obtains written certification signed by the youth skill camp operator stating that background checks in accordance with this paragraph have been completed. (d) Nothing in this section shall preclude more stringent requirements for background checks on the part of camp owners, directors, or operators. (e) Such policies shall be made available to the department and shall include the frequency of the background checks and the sources used to conduct the background checks. The department shall provide information on each youth skill camp's policy on the department's website. (f) If an employee or volunteer has been the subject of a background check performed by another person or entity within 12 months, the previous background check may, with the signed and written consent of the employee or volunteer, be shared with the operator of the youth skill camp and may be used to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph, notwithstanding any other law providing for the confidentiality of such information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273-C:14 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273-C / Section 14
273-C:14 Records and Reports.
Status: in_force

I. A copy of all agreements reached as a result of collective bargaining under this chapter shall be filed with the board by the parties within 14 days after execution of such an agreement. II. All documents and records of the board shall be public records and shall be kept for a minimum of 10 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:34-g — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 34-g
263:34-g Insurance Discount.
Status: in_force

The insurance commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A requiring admitted insurers to provide a 10 percent reduction in premium rates for motorcycle liability insurance to qualified licensed motorcycle drivers who provide proof of successful completion of a state approved rider training course.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:8 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 8
378:8 Burden of Proof.
Status: in_force

When any public utility shall seek the benefit of any order of the commission allowing it to charge and collect rates higher than charged at the time said order is asked for, the burden of proving the necessity of the increase shall be upon such applicant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 154:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 154 / Section 12
154:12 Petition to Court.
Status: in_force

Upon the refusal of the selectmen, aldermen or council, or upon their neglect for 3 months after the application to appraise the damage and assess such tax, the party injured may petition the superior court for redress; and the court, after due notice to the town, shall ascertain the damage and shall render judgment and issue execution therefor, and for costs, against the town.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-S:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-S / Section 2
17-S:2 Membership and Compensation.
Status: in_force

I. The members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, with at least one member being from the minority caucus and one member from the majority caucus. (b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, with at least one member from the minority caucus and one member from the majority caucus. (c) The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee. (d) The secretary of state, or designee. (e) The chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire, or designee. (f) The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee. (g) The executive director of the New Hampshire historical society, or designee. (h) The chair of the New Hampshire commission on Native American affairs, or designee. (i) The governor, or designee. (j) Three members of the public, appointed by the governor. (k) The chair of the state veterans council as established in RSA 110-B:89, or designee. II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 447:9 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 447 / Section 9
447:9 Duration.
Status: in_force

The lien created by RSA 447:2-7, inclusive, shall continue for 120 days after the services are performed, or the materials, supplies or other things are furnished, unless payment therefor is previously made, and shall take precedence of all prior claims except liens on account of taxes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 15-B:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 15-B / Section 6
15-B:6 Duty to Report.
Status: in_force

An elected official, public official, or public employee who receives an, honorarium or expense reimbursement shall file a report with the secretary of state no later than the last day of the month following the month during which the honorarium or expense reimbursement was received.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:41 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 41
265:41 Care Required.
Status: in_force

Whenever a totally or partially blind pedestrian, guided by a dog trained for the purpose or carrying in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red, crosses or attempts to cross a way, the driver of every vehicle approaching the place where such pedestrian is crossing or attempting to cross shall bring his vehicle to a full stop, and before proceeding shall take such precautions as may be necessary to avoid injuring such pedestrian. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind person, not carrying such a cane or walking stick or not being guided by a dog trained for the purpose, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing ways.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 92:1 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 92 / Section 1
92:1 Tenure.
Status: in_force

All officers hereafter appointed by the governor and council, excepting judicial and military officers, and those whose terms are otherwise fixed by law, shall hold office for 5 years and be commissioned accordingly.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-C:21 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-C / Section 21
49-C:21 Departments; Administrative Code.
Status: in_force

The city shall have departments, divisions, and bureaus as may be established by the charter or as the elected body may establish by ordinance. It shall be the duty of the first chief administrative officer, under the provisions of the charter to draft and submit to the elected body within 9 months after assuming office, an ordinance consistent with the charter which provides for the division of the administrative service of the city into departments, divisions and bureaus and defines the functions and duties of each. The ordinance shall include provisions for a merit plan to insure that all appointments and promotions in the service of the city shall be made solely on the basis of merit and only after appropriate examination or review of the applicants' relative knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. Subsequent to the adoption of such ordinance, upon recommendation of the chief administrative officer, the elected body by ordinance may create, consolidate or abolish departments, divisions and bureaus and define the functions and duties of each. The compilation of such ordinances shall be known as the "Administrative Code." Each officer shall have supervision and control of his department and of the employees of his department and shall have power to prescribe rules and regulations, not inconsistent with general law, the charter, the administrative code, and the provisions of the merit plan. Prior to adoption of the administrative code the chief administrative officer shall have the power to establish temporary rules and regulations to insure economy and efficiency in the several divisions of the city government.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:36-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 36-a
100-A:36-a Merger of Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

Effective January 1, 1976, the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire, as provided by RSA 100, shall be merged into and become a part of the New Hampshire retirement system. All retired members and beneficiaries who are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under RSA 100 shall receive the same benefits from the New Hampshire retirement system, but in accordance with the payment provisions and restrictions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire. All assets and liabilities under the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire are hereby transferred to the New Hampshire retirement system. The regulations and provisions of the employees' retirement system of the state of New Hampshire shall hereby be considered a part of the regulations and provisions of the New Hampshire retirement system for purposes of administering this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:2-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 2-b
187-A:2-b Legislative Oversight.
Status: in_force

I. The general court finds that because of the importance of public higher education, elected officials should be aware of the activities and needs of the university system, exercising their responsibility for legislative oversight through (1) the consideration by the appropriate legislative committees of proposed legislation pertaining to the university system; and (2) the consideration of reports filed by the university system pursuant to RSA 187-A:16 and 187-A:22. II. The general court also recognizes the need to protect the institutions of the university system from inappropriate external influence which might threaten the academic freedom of faculty members or otherwise inhibit the pursuit of academic excellence. To this end, the general court has delegated broad authority to the board of trustees who shall be responsible for managing the university system in a manner which promotes academic excellence and serves the educational needs of the people of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:11-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 11-c
47:11-c Geographic Information Systems.
Status: in_force

Any city may establish computer-based geographic information systems and control the distribution of that information, subject to RSA 91-A. The city may finance the completion and perpetuation of the system through establishing a special revenue fund under RSA 47:1-b and 47:1-c or through nonprofit corporations. The city may charge fees for the use of the system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:11-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 11-c
189:11-c Cursive Handwriting and Memorization of Multiplication Tables.
Status: in_force

Each public school district and chartered public school shall: (a) Provide instruction in cursive writing by the end of fifth grade as a component of English language arts; and (b) Provide instruction of the multiplication tables by the end of fifth grade; and (c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) may be accommodated, modified, or waived in accordance with a student's Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:14.07 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 14.07
293-A:14.07 Other Claims Against Dissolved Corporation.
Status: in_force

(a) A dissolved corporation may also publish notice of its dissolution and request that persons with claims against the dissolved corporation present them in accordance with the notice. (b) The notice must: (1) be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the dissolved corporation's principal office (or, if none in this state, its registered office) is or was last located; (2) describe the information that must be included in a claim and provide a mailing address where the claim may be sent; and (3) state that a claim against the dissolved corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within 3 years after the publication of the notice. (c) If the dissolved corporation publishes a newspaper notice in accordance with RSA 293-A:14.07(b), the claim of each of the following claimants is barred unless the claimant commences a proceeding to enforce the claim against the dissolved corporation within 3 years after the publication date of the newspaper notice: (1) a claimant who was not given written notice under RSA 293-A:14.06; (2) a claimant whose claim was timely sent to the dissolved corporation but not acted on; (3) a claimant whose claim is contingent or based on an event occurring after the effective date of dissolution. (d) A claim that is not barred by RSA 293-A:14.06(b) or RSA 293-A:14.07(c) may be enforced: (1) against the dissolved corporation, to the extent of its undistributed assets; or (2) except as provided in RSA 293-A:14.08(d), if the assets have been distributed in liquidation, against a shareholder of the dissolved corporation to the extent of the shareholder's pro rata share of the claim or the corporate assets distributed to the shareholder in liquidation, whichever is less, but a shareholder's total liability for all claims under this section may not exceed the total amount of assets distributed to the shareholder.