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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-A:15 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-A / Section 15
541-A:15 Publication of Rules.
Status: in_force

I. The director of legislative services shall compile, index, and publish all effective rules adopted by each agency. The text of an adopted rule as filed with the director and which is effective shall then be the official version of the rule which the director shall publish online. The agency shall be notified when the text is published. The director shall within 180 days send to the agency a draft certified rule in an edited format as determined by the director. The agency shall then have 60 days to certify that the edited rule is the same in substance as originally filed. If editorial changes not affecting the substance of the rule are needed, or an error in the publishing or editing process is identified, then the agency shall notify the director, who shall make such changes and the rule shall be certified by the agency that it is the same in substance as originally filed. If the agency does not notify the director within the 60-day deadline, then it will be presumed that the agency has reviewed the edited language and agreed that it is the certified version which be published online by the director in a format as determined by the director. The certified version shall then be the official version. Both the adopted rule as-filed and as-certified may be an electronic document and still be the official version if in compliance with RSA 541-A:1, V-a and VI and the drafting and procedure manual for administrative rules under RSA 541-A:8. The official version of the rule shall be available to the public by the agency and the director pursuant to RSA 541-A:14, IV as described in the drafting and procedure manual under RSA 541-A:8. I-a. The 120-day deadline in paragraph I shall not apply to interim rules or emergency rules. A copy of each rule as filed and each as certified shall be sent by the director to the state library and the New Hampshire law library at the supreme court. I-b. Compilations shall be supplemented, revised, or published as often as necessary. The compilation, indexing, or publishing of fiscal impact statements shall not be required. The director of legislative services, in consultation with state agencies, may enter into a contract for the preparation and publishing of the compilation of agency rules or any portion of it, or may certify a commercially prepared version of the compilation. Any version or portion of the code published under this section shall conform to all requirements of this chapter. II. The director of legislative services shall assist the agencies in developing a publicly accessible electronic rules database. III. The director of legislative services may omit from the compilation any rule the publication of which would be unduly cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise inexpedient, if the rule in printed or processed form is made available on application to the adopting agency, and if the compilation contains a notice stating the general subject matter of the omitted rule and stating how a copy thereof may be obtained.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 366:1-a — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 366 / Section 1-a
366:1-a Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any excepted local exchange carrier.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-K:12 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-K / Section 12
227-K:12 Alternative.
Status: in_force

In lieu of money damages for any trees or bushes destroyed under RSA 227-K:11, the director may offer, and the owner may accept, forest planting stock to be furnished from the state forest nursery.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:12-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 12-a
207:12-a Dog Training; Fee.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who is licensed to hunt within the state may be issued a training permit for the training of bird dogs and trail or tree hounds during the closed season on any wildlife, except deer, moose, caribou, elk, lynx, cougar, bobcat, and turkey, upon application and the payment of a fee. The executive director shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the amount of the fee for the training permit and the period for the training of bear dogs. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, field trials shall be permitted pursuant to RSA 207:13. II. Permits issued pursuant to this section shall contain information pertaining to the breed of dogs to be trained, the township and location where training is to take place, the days of the week, and times in which training will take place. Members of a bona fide dog club who maintain and stock a specific area of club grounds for the training of dogs or conducting of field trials, and whose right to use said land for this purpose is derived through ownership, lease or club-land owner agreement, shall not be required to have a permit under this section but shall be required to meet the requirements for a breeder's license as provided in RSA 212:25. III. Dogs being trained pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by the permittee. "Accompanied" for the purpose of this section shall mean that the permittee must be able to see or hear the dog, or both, or have reasonable knowledge of where the dog is hunting. Nothing in this section shall require that the dog be within sight at all times. IV. Anyone violating a provision of this section shall be subject to the penalty provided for in RSA 207:46 and shall, in addition, have his license to hunt suspended for a period of one year; and the license to train dogs under the permit provided for in this section shall be suspended for a period of 3 years. V. Any protected species accidentally killed during dog training under this section shall be turned over to the fish and game department intact within 48 hours of the time of taking. VI. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the executive director of fish and game shall have the authority to issue special permits for the use of bear dogs to control agricultural and property damage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:22 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 22
9:22 Dissenting Officials Not Liable.
Status: in_force

RSA 9:20 and 9:21 shall not apply to members of boards or commissions who do not aid in, sanction, or assent to a violation thereof by other members of such boards or commissions, and who, when such violations come to their knowledge, shall indicate their dissent by entry thereof in the records of the respective board or commission or in the office of the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311 / Section 8
311:8 Disbarment, Etc.
Status: in_force

The supreme court shall inquire in a summary manner into any charges of fraud, malpractice, or contempt of court against an attorney, and, upon satisfactory evidence of the attorney's guilt, shall suspend such attorney from practice, or may remove the attorney from office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-O:2 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-O / Section 2
106-O:2 Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

I. No state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency or officer, or other state agency with the authority to make arrests, shall engage in racial profiling. II. Nothing in paragraph I shall be interpreted to prohibit a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency from relying on physical descriptions, including sex, race, ethnicity, color, and disability, to select a person to subject to investigatory activity or determine the scope, substance, or duration of investigation when: (a) Seeking to apprehend a suspect in response to a specific complaint or articulable basis that a crime has been committed; and (b) There exists trustworthy and reliable information, relevant to the locality and time frame, that links a person to an identified criminal incident or scheme.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:12-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 12-a
100-A:12-a Payments in Lieu of Payments to Estates.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision under this chapter to the contrary, in the event that any payment in the amount of $15,000 or less is to be made by the New Hampshire retirement system to the estate of a deceased member or beneficiary, the retirement system may, but is not required to, make payment to the next of kin of such deceased member or beneficiary provided that all of the following conditions are met: (a) At least 6 months have passed since the death of such member or beneficiary. (b) There has been no demand for payment from a duly appointed executor or administrator. (c) No probate proceedings have been instituted with respect to such deceased member or beneficiary, or all such probate proceedings have been closed. (d) The next of kin has provided a written request for such payment and an affidavit in a form approved by the board of trustees stating that no such probate proceedings have been instituted or that proceedings have been closed, as applicable, and swearing to sufficient additional facts to enable the retirement system to determine that the person making such request is the next of kin of such member or beneficiary. II. Payments made under authority of this section shall discharge the liability of the retirement system to all persons to the extent of such payments and the retirement system shall be immune from civil liability in any action brought on the basis of any act or omission under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:114 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 114
261:114 Application for Transporter Registration.
Status: in_force

A transporter may make application to the department for a general distinguishing number for transporter registration, upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose. The application shall contain such information as the director may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:42-d — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 42-d
281-A:42-d Time Limitation for Petition for Hearing.
Status: in_force

Compensation for disability, rehabilitation, medical benefits, or death benefits under this chapter shall be barred unless the claimant petitions for a hearing under RSA 281-A:43 within 18 months after the claimant receives notice that the claim has been denied by the insurance carrier or self-insurer pursuant to RSA 281-A:42, I(b).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52:12 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52 / Section 12
52:12 Annual Meetings.
Status: in_force

The annual meeting of each district shall be held between January 1 and May 1 of each year. In the case of a district formed for the purpose of impoundment of water, the annual meeting shall be held at another time of the year if so voted at a previous meeting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:106 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 106
259:106 State.
Status: in_force

"State" shall mean: I. For purposes of the provisions of this title relative to financial responsibility, any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province of the Dominion of Canada. II. For purposes of the provisions of this title relative to certificate of title, any state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a province of the Dominion of Canada; III. For the purposes of the commercial driver licensing statutes, a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Republic of Mexico, and any province of the Dominion of Canada.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:60 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 60
149-M:60 General Permit for Operating a Motor Vehicle Crusher.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall establish a general permit for operating a motor vehicle crusher. The general permit shall cover all motor vehicle crushers that do not hold a standard permit under RSA 149-M:9, I, provided that the owner registers to use the permit as specified in paragraph III of this section. II. The general permit shall contain terms and conditions for the regulation of all aspects of the motor vehicle crushing operation to assure protection of environmental quality and compliance with applicable environmental requirements, including requirements for managing: (a) Fluids, including gasoline, oil, antifreeze and other regulated substances. (b) Solid waste. (c) Hazardous waste. (d) Universal waste. (e) Refrigerants and other potential air pollutants. (f) Other regulated substances, materials, and waste. III. The owner of a motor vehicle crusher seeking coverage under the general permit shall register to use the permit by submitting the following information to the department in writing: (a) Owner identification and contact information. (b) Operator identification and contact information. (c) For a stationary crusher: (1) The name and location of the motor vehicle salvage facility where the crusher is permanently stationed. (2) Confirmation that the motor vehicle salvage facility has registered to operate under the general permit established under RSA 149-M:59 or holds a standard permit to operate issued under RSA 149-M:9. (d) For a mobile crusher: (1) The owner's principal place of business. (2) A telephone number where the owner or operator can be directly contacted when the crusher is operating at other locations. (3) The mobile crusher registration plate number and state issuing it. (e) Description of the crusher, including: (1) The make, model, and vehicle identification number. (2) Description of the fluid collection and containment design features. (f) A description of the scope of crushing-related services offered to customers, including whether the operator will drain fluids, dispose of fluids, evacuate refrigerants, or perform other end-of-life motor vehicle preparation services prior to crushing vehicles. (g) A signed statement certifying compliance with the terms and conditions of the general permit provided under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405 / Section 6
405:6 Non-assessable Policies.
Status: in_force

Any mutual fire or casualty insurance company now or hereafter admitted to transact business in this state may issue non-assessable policies in compliance with the requirements of RSA 402:2, except that the deposit required by said section may be made in the home state of such admitted company in cash or securities legal for investments by such companies in such home state. Any deposit required for the purposes specified in this section shall be inclusive of any deposit required by any other state, provided that such deposit is for the benefit of all policyholders in the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:21-2119 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 21-2119
564-F:21-2119 Domestication.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign foundation may domesticate as a foundation formed under this chapter by filing with the secretary of state a certificate of domestication. (b) The certificate of domestication shall set forth: (1) The foreign foundation's name or, if its name is unavailable for use in this state, a name that satisfies the requirements of RSA 564-F:4-401; (2) The name and usual business address of each of the foreign foundation's directors; (3) The name of the jurisdiction under the laws of which the foreign foundation was originally formed; (4) The foreign foundation's original date of formation; (5) If the foreign foundation's domestication will not be effective upon the filing of certificate of domestication with the secretary of state, the effective date and time on which the foreign foundation's domestication shall begin; (6) The name of the foreign foundation's initial registered agent in this state; and (7) The address of the foreign foundation's initial registered office in this state. (c) The certificate of domestication may set forth any other matter that the foreign foundation deems necessary or advisable. (d) For purposes of subsection (b)(5), the effective date and time shall not be more than 90 days after the filing of the foreign foundation's certificate of domestication with the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:7 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 7
485-A:7 State Guarantee.
Status: in_force

In view of the general public benefits resulting from the elimination of pollution from the public waters of the state, the governor and council are authorized in the name of the state of New Hampshire to guarantee unconditionally, but at no time in excess of the total aggregate sum for the entire state of $50,000,000, the payment of all or any portion, as they may find to be in the public interest, of the principal of and interest on any bonds or notes issued by any municipality, town, city, county or district for construction of sewerage systems, sewage treatment and disposal plants, or other facilities necessary, required or desirable for pollution control, and the full faith and credit of the state are pledged for any such guarantee. The outstanding amount of principal and interest on such bonds and notes, the payment of which has been guaranteed by the state under the provisions of this section, shall at no time exceed the amount of $50,000,000. The state's guarantee shall be endorsed on such bonds or notes by the state treasurer; and all notes or bonds issued with state guarantee shall be sold at public sealed bidding to the highest bidder. Any and all such bids may be rejected and a sale may be negotiated with the highest bidder. In the event of default in payment of any such notes or bonds, the state may recover any losses suffered by it by action against the municipality, town, city, county or district as provided in RSA 530. Provided, further, that in accordance with RSA 35-A:29, the foregoing requirement for public sealed bidding shall not be applicable to any bonds or notes or both so guaranteed which are sold to the New Hampshire municipal bond bank, and any bonds or notes or both so guaranteed may be sold to the New Hampshire municipal bond bank at private sale in accordance with the provisions of RSA 35-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:25-b — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 25-b
79-A:25-b Procedure for Adoption.
Status: in_force

I. Any town may adopt the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-a to account for all revenues received pursuant to this chapter in a land use change tax fund separate from the general fund in the following manner: (a) In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of a special or annual town meeting by the selectmen, or by petition under RSA 39:3, and shall be voted on by ballot. The question shall not be placed on the official ballot. (b) The selectmen shall hold a public hearing on the question at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least 2 public places in the municipality and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 7 days before the hearing. (c) The wording of the question shall be: "Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-a to account for revenues received from the land use change tax in a fund separate from the general fund? Any surplus remaining in the land use change tax fund shall not be part of the general fund until such time as the legislative body shall have had the opportunity at an annual meeting to vote to appropriate a specific amount from the land use change tax fund for any purpose not prohibited by the laws or by the constitution of this state. After an annual meeting any unappropriated balance of the land use change tax revenue received during the prior fiscal year shall be recognized as general fund revenue for the current fiscal year." II. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes," RSA 79-A:25-a shall apply within the town, effective immediately. III. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted on according to the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-b, I. IV. Any town which has adopted the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-a shall maintain a land use change tax fund until such time as the legislative body votes to rescind its action. (a) Any town may consider rescinding its action in the manner prescribed in RSA 79-A:25-b, I(a) and (b). The wording of the question shall be: "Shall we rescind the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-a which account for revenues received from the land use change tax in a fund separate from the general fund? Any unappropriated surplus remaining in the land use change tax fund, and any future land use change tax revenues received shall immediately be deemed general fund revenue." (b) If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes," RSA 79-A:25-a shall no longer apply within the town, effective immediately. V. The legislative body of any city may adopt the provisions of RSA 79-A:25-a in the same manner in which it adopts ordinances or bylaws, and may rescind its action in like manner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:16-d — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 16-d
270:16-d Operation After Suspension or Revocation.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly operates or allows to be operated any boat after his privilege or registration to operate said boat has been suspended or revoked shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-E:1 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-E / Section 1
490-E:1 Office Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established within the judicial branch an office of mediation and arbitration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 209-A:3 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 209-A / Section 3
209-A:3 Falconry.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding RSA 207:14 and in accordance with any applicable federal regulations, the executive director may issue falconry permits for the capture and possession of raptors for falconry purposes, raptor propagation, or for salvage or rehabilitation purposes. No person shall engage in the sport of falconry without a valid falconry permit and applicable license to hunt issued under RSA 214. The initial fee for a falconry permit shall be $50 and renewal fees and procedures for issuance of permits shall be established under rules adopted by the executive director, with the approval of the fish and game commission, pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. Revenues from fees and renewals under paragraph I shall be deposited in the nongame species account established in RSA 212-B:6. III. The executive director, with the consent of the commission, may establish, by rules under RSA 541-A, an open season or closed season for the taking of certain game animals, game birds, and small game by the use of raptors in falconry in any county of the state, or any portion thereof. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to, the length of the season, bag limits, and methods of taking. IV. Any person permitted under this section shall be exempt from the requirements of RSA 207:14, when the permittee's activities pertain to falconry.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-B:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-B / Section 1
147-B:1 Findings and Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. The general court hereby finds that as a result of past hazardous waste dumping activities, the potential for spills of hazardous materials and the present lack of proper hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facilities within the state, the problem of managing movement of hazardous materials and hazardous waste in the state has become a matter of great concern. II. The general court hereby declares that the purpose of RSA 147-B is to provide for the proper, adequate and safe cleanup of sites within New Hampshire where hazardous wastes or materials have been improperly discharged, disposed of or spilled. It is further the purpose of this chapter to support the regulatory and enforcement efforts associated with such cleanups, the transportation of hazardous wastes, and the proper permitting of hazardous waste facilities. III. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to duplicate the functions set forth in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, Public Law 96-510.