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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:45 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-A / Section 45
485-A:45 Authority to Acquire, Construct, and Operate.
Status: in_force

I. The department is authorized and directed to acquire, plan, construct, and operate, to serve certain municipalities within the Winnipesaukee river basin (including, but not necessarily limited to Meredith, Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Sanbornton, Tilton, Northfield, and Franklin) any and all sewage and waste disposal facilities (meaning only those facilities eligible for state aid) in accordance with basin and regional treatment needs consistent with federal and state requirements. II. The word "construction" shall include all engineering services in addition to the construction of new sewage or waste treatment plants, pumping stations, and intercepting sewers; the altering, improving or adding to existing treatment plants, pumping stations, and intercepting sewers (except those intercepting sewers and facilities retained by municipalities); or any other associated work, or both, the intent being to include within the department area of responsibility all construction work considered eligible for state financial assistance under the provisions of RSA 486, and including any necessary land acquisition, easements and rights-of-way. III. To achieve a high degree of reliability and to provide for efficient layout, construction and maintenance of pollution control facilities, the department is authorized to locate sewer and related facilities in all public roadways, whether owned or controlled by a municipality or the state subject to RSA 236:9. IV. The department is also obligated to restore the public roads, when disturbed for the purpose indicated in paragraph III, to a condition acceptable to local and state highway authorities. V. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or repeal the authority conferred upon municipalities, under RSA 149-I, to construct main drains and common sewers. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or repeal the authority conferred upon municipalities under RSA 147 to make and enforce regulations concerning disposal of wastes and abatement of nuisances. The municipalities served under this chapter may, by ordinance or regulation, increase the 100 foot distance contained in RSA 147:8 and RSA 147:11. Such regulations shall apply to the municipal sewerage system and to the regional facilities located within the municipality. VI. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to entitle municipalities to receive state aid in excess of their entitlement as provided for in connection with construction as defined in RSA 486. VII. To produce maximum benefits with the least expenditure of federal, state, and local funds, the department, or any municipality served under this subdivision, is authorized, under terms mutually agreed upon, to accept full responsibility for the planning of sewerage projects involving a mixture of eligible and ineligible facilities as defined in RSA 486. The department and the particular municipality involved will bear their pro-rata share of the associated costs for the work performed under such an agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:52 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 52
263:52 Driver Training Fund.
Status: in_force

I. The proceeds from original license fees as provided in RSA 263:42 and the vanity plate service fee collected in accordance with RSA 261:89, plus the fee for the renewal of the use of such plates, after any refunding authorized by law and costs of such plates or designation of effective periods thereof and issuance of same have been appropriated and deducted, shall be expended for course materials, licensing of schools, and certification of instructors in connection with safe motor vehicle driving conducted in or under the supervision of secondary schools. Such balance shall be kept in a separate fund. The commissioner of safety shall adopt, pursuant to RSA 541-A, and publish, rules governing the courses of instruction and training. II. The $60 vanity plate service fee and the fee for renewal of vanity number plates shall automatically be credited to the driver training fund until all fees in such fund equal the amount of money estimated by the general court as available for expenditure for course materials, licensing of schools, and certification services in connection with driver training from that fund for that fiscal year. Once the driver training course materials, licensing of schools, and certification services have been funded in accordance with the legislative estimates for the current fiscal year, the next 1.5 million dollars shall be transferred to the department of safety as restricted revenue, thereafter the balance of all such fees shall be transferred to the general fund and shall be available as unrestricted revenue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:4-a — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 4-a
673:4-a Heritage Commissions.
Status: in_force

I. The heritage commission shall consist of not less than 3 members and no more than 7 members who shall be appointed in a manner as prescribed by the local legislative body. II. Each heritage commission member shall be a resident of the city or town which establishes the commission. One commission member shall be a member of the local governing body. One commission member may be a member of the planning board. Not more than 5 alternate members may be appointed. When an alternate sits in absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. If there is a historic district commission, one member of this commission shall be an ex officio member of the heritage commission. In determining each member's qualifications, the appointing authority shall take into consideration the appointee's demonstrated interest and ability to understand, appreciate and promote the purpose of the heritage commission. III. Members of a heritage commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to a conservation commission established under RSA 36-A, and a historic district commission established under RSA 673:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:32 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 32
296:32 Railroads.
Status: in_force

Stockholders in railroads shall be liable only to the amount of the par value of their stock therein and not otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 665:5 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 665 / Section 5
665:5 Hearing Date.
Status: in_force

I. If necessary, the ballot law commission shall meet on the third Thursday of September in each general election year and the third Friday following the presidential primary election in order to hear and decide: (a) Written objections filed pursuant to RSA 665:6, I and II; and (b) Written appeals filed pursuant to RSA 665:8, I. II. The ballot law commission shall meet on the fourth Monday in November in each general election year. The commission shall hear and decide all pending matters concerning the election of persons to the New Hampshire general court. At this time, the commission may also act on any other pending matters. III. The ballot law commission shall also meet at such other times as may be necessary as provided in RSA 655:31, RSA 665:8, II, and RSA 665:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 361-E:1 — NH Code / Title XXXIII-A / Chapter 361-E / Section 1
361-E:1 Scope.
Status: in_force

I. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a framework within which retail sellers and sales finance companies may offer guaranteed asset protection waivers in New Hampshire. II. This chapter shall not apply to: (a) An insurance policy offered by an insurer under the insurance laws of this state; or (b) A debt cancellation or debt suspension contract being offered in compliance with 12 C.F.R. part 37, 12 C.F.R. part 721, or other federal law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:28 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 28
287-D:28 Investigation and Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The commission shall investigate and enforce this subdivision relating to gambling machines and shall have statewide jurisdiction whether or not persons or entities are licensed by the commission. The commission may seek administrative search warrants as required, and may issue subpoenas as provided in RSA 287-D:25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-M:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-M / Section 3
126-M:3 Wellness and Primary Prevention Council Established; Membership; Terms of Office; Organization; Meetings.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a wellness and primary prevention council which shall consist of the following members: (a) Six members appointed by the governor, 4 of whom shall be representatives of family resource centers from geographically distinct areas, one of whom shall be a medical provider, and one of whom shall be a parent or consumer. (b) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (c) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (d) The commissioner of the department of corrections, or designee. (e) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee. (f) The director of the division for children, youth, and families, department of health and human services, or designee. (g) The director of the division of public health services, department of health and human services, or designee. (h) The director of the New Hampshire Early Childhood Advisory Council, or designee. (i) The executive director of the New Hampshire Children's Trust, or designee. (j) The president of Family Support New Hampshire, or designee. (k) The director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, or designee. (l) The executive director of New Futures, or designee. (m) A representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire, appointed by the alliance. (n) A law enforcement officer, nominated by the wellness and primary prevention council, appointed by the governor. II. The term of each member in subparagraphs (b) through (g) shall be coterminous with their term of office. The terms of the remaining members shall be for 3 years. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner and from the same group as the original appointment. III. (a) The council shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its membership. The council shall establish rules of order and procedure, including quorum requirements, at its first meeting. (b) Council members shall serve without compensation, provided that legislative members of the council shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the business of the council. (c) After consultation with the council, the department of health and human services shall, to the extent of available funds, provide a coordinator of wellness and primary prevention programs, to assist the council in the performance of its duties. The department of health and human services shall provide information and administrative support to the council as the department may deem reasonable. IV. The council shall meet at least monthly during its first year, then at least quarterly thereafter. The council shall convene at the call of the chair when deemed necessary by the chairperson.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-K:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-K / Section 1
420-K:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Assessment" means the liability of the member insurer to the reinsurance pool. II. "Board" means the board of directors of the small employer health reinsurance pool. III. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner. IV. "Covered lives" shall include all persons who are: (a) Covered under an individual health insurance policy issued or delivered in New Hampshire. (b) Covered under a group health insurance policy that is issued or delivered in New Hampshire. (c) Covered under a group health insurance policy evidenced by a certificate of insurance that is issued or delivered in New Hampshire. (d) Protected, in part, by a group excess loss insurance policy where the policy or certificate of coverage has been issued or delivered in New Hampshire, and where coverage has been purchased by a group health insurance plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Law No. 93-406 (ERISA). V. "Health carrier" means any entity licensed pursuant to RSA 402, RSA 420-A, or RSA 420-B that delivers, issues for delivery or maintains in force policies of health insurance in New Hampshire. VI. "Health insurance" means "health insurance" as defined in RSA 404-G:2, VII. VII. "Plan of operation" means the plan of operation of the small employer health reinsurance pool, including articles, bylaws and operating rules, procedures and policies approved by the commissioner and adopted by the pool. VIII. "Pool" means the small employer health reinsurance pool. IX. "Small employer" means "small employer" as defined in RSA 420-G: 2, XVI. X. "Standard health benefit plan" means a health benefit plan developed pursuant to RSA 420-K:4, I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 642:3-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 642 / Section 3-a
642:3-a Taking a Firearm From a Law Enforcement Officer.
Status: in_force

I. Whoever knowingly takes a firearm: (a) From the person of a law enforcement officer, while such officer is engaged in the performance of official duties; and (b) Against that officer's will; or attempts to do so, shall be punished as provided in paragraph II. II. The punishment for an offense under this section is: (a) In the case of an offense other than an attempt, or an offense that is an attempt during which the firearm is discharged (other than intentionally by the officer), a class A felony; and (b) In the case of any other offense that is an attempt, a class B felony. III. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section if an individual acts to disarm an officer engaging in felonious conduct or conduct so reckless as to endanger the lives of others. However, a conviction resulting from that conduct need not be obtained to present this defense. IV. A term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall not run concurrently with any other term of imprisonment imposed with respect to the same criminal episode. V. In this section: (a) "Firearm" means any weapon, including a starter gun, which will, is designed to, or may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. (b) "Law enforcement officer" means law enforcement officer as defined in RSA 630:1, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 309-B:17 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 309-B / Section 17
309-B:17 Single Act as Evidence of Practice.
Status: in_force

In any action brought under RSA 309-B:16, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter shall be sufficient to justify the imposition of a conviction, without evidence of a general course of conduct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 450-A:1 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 450-A / Section 1
450-A:1 Storage.
Status: in_force

Any person who maintains a public boatyard, marine dealership or the like for storage and care of vessels, boats, or boat or vessel motors brought to his premises or placed in his care by or with the consent of the legal or equitable owner shall have a lien upon said vessel, boat, or boat or vessel motor so long as the same shall remain in his possession, for the proper charges due him for storage and care of the same or labor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 31
169-C:31 Immunity From Liability.
Status: in_force

Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this chapter or who provides information or assistance, including medical evaluations or consultations, in connection with a report, investigation, or legal intervention pursuant to a good faith report of child abuse or neglect, is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant has the same immunity with respect to participation in any investigation by the department or judicial proceeding resulting from such report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 11
412:11 Cancellation Because of Age; Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No insurance company authorized to transact business in this state, which insures against loss by reason of the liability to pay damages to others for damage to property or bodily injury including death, arising from the operation, maintenance, or use of motor vehicles within this state, shall cancel, reduce liability limits, refuse to renew or increase the premium of any such motor vehicle policy for the sole reason that the person to whom such policy has been issued has reached a certain age.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:38 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 38
304-C:38 Service of Process on Limited Liability Company Managers and Liquidating Trustees.
Status: in_force

I. A manager or a liquidating trustee of a limited liability company may be served with process in the manner prescribed in RSA 304-C:37 in all civil actions or proceedings brought in New Hampshire involving or relating to (i) the business of the limited liability company; (ii) a violation by the manager or the liquidating trustee of a duty to the limited liability company; or (iii) any member of the limited liability company, whether or not the manager or the liquidating trustee is a manager or a liquidating trustee at the time suit is commenced. II. (a) A manager's or a liquidating trustee's serving as such constitutes the person's consent to the appointment of the registered agent of the limited liability company, or, if there is none, of the secretary of state, as the person's agent upon whom service of process may be made as provided in this section. (b) Service as a manager or a liquidating trustee shall signify the consent of the manager or liquidating trustee that any process when so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the manager or liquidating trustee within New Hampshire, and the appointment of the registered agent, or, if there is none of the secretary of state, shall be irrevocable. III. Service of process under this section may be effected in the manner provided in RSA 304-C:37. IV. In a written operating agreement or other writing, a manager or member may consent to be subject to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the courts of, or arbitration in, a specified jurisdiction, or the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of, or the exclusivity of arbitration in, New Hampshire, and to be served with legal process in the same manner prescribed in the operating agreement or other writing. V. This section does not prescribe the only means, or necessarily the required means, of serving managers and liquidating trustees of limited liability companies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 519:9 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 519 / Section 9
519:9 Appointment.
Status: in_force

The superior court with the consent of the parties shall, and without the consent of the parties may, commit to one or more referees any cause at law or in equity, or the determination of any question of fact pending in court wherein the parties are not, as matter of right, entitled to a trial by jury; and with the consent of the parties shall so commit any other cause or the determination of any other question of fact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:26 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 26
485:26 Penalty for Violation of Rules.
Status: in_force

Any person violating rules adopted pursuant to RSA 485:24 or 25 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:5 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 5
500-A:5 Eligibility for Jury Service.
Status: in_force

Eligibility shall be determined by rule of court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:5 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 5
287-D:5 License Applications; General Requirements and Process.
Status: in_force

I. All license applications shall be made on the forms supplied by the lottery commission and shall be submitted to the lottery commission by the individual applicant or an officer, director, or duly authorized official of the entity seeking a license. II. Proof of authority to submit the application on behalf of the entity may be required by the lottery commission. III. All applications shall include: (a) The type of license for which applied. (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. (c) A criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, department of safety, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the lottery commission. The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to charity applicants employing a game operator employer. (d) A complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to charity applicants employing a game operator employer. (e) The requisite fee for each license. (f) The requisite fee for the criminal records check and the fingerprint check as established by the department of safety. (g) Certification by the applicant under oath that the information provided on the application is accurate. (h) Certification under oath that the applicant has not, in any jurisdiction, been convicted of a felony within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a misdemeanor involving falsehood or dishonesty within the previous 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, nor violated the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling. IV. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant for completion. V. Applicants for facilities and game operator employer licenses shall comply with the provisions of RSA 287-D:12.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 552:1 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 552 / Section 1
552:1 Requirement.
Status: in_force

No will shall be effectual to pass either real or personal estate unless duly proved and allowed in the court of probate; and the probate of a will devising real estate shall be conclusive as to its due execution, as in case of a will of personal estate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:36 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 36
38:36 Certification.
Status: in_force

The chairman of the public utilities commission shall certify to the secretary of state the date that retail electric competition exists in each portion of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-A / Section 8
330-A:8 Removal of Members; Vacancies.
Status: in_force

The governor and council may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or other sufficient cause after the member has been given a written statement of the charges and an opportunity to be heard regarding such charges. Any vacancy in the membership of the board occurring otherwise than by expiration of a member's term shall be promptly filled for the unexpired term.