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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437-B:1 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437-B / Section 1
437-B:1 Cost of Care Fund.
Status: in_force

I. There is established in the department of agriculture, markets, and food a nonlapsing fund to be known as the cost of care fund which shall be kept distinct and separate from all funds. The cost of care fund is established to assist municipalities in covering the costs of care incurred from caring for animals pending the resolution of any action brought for animal cruelty under RSA 644:8 or RSA 644:8-a. II. The treasurer shall deposit in the cost of care fund court-ordered restitution for care in animal cruelty cases under RSA 644:8 or RSA 644:8-a as specified in paragraph VI and moneys received from RSA 435:20, IV provided the balance in the cost of care fund shall not exceed $2,000,000. III. The arresting officer or his or her designee may apply to the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food for a grant from the cost of care fund to reimburse or pay directly to a third party costs incurred caring for animals in animal cruelty cases brought under RSA 644:8 or RSA 644:8-a during pretrial care, for the period between when the animals are seized and until the final disposition of the case. The commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food shall review such applications, respond to such applications within 15 days, and distribute no more than $500,000 per application. IV. The commissioner shall establish rules under RSA 541-A relative to: (a) The administration and disbursement of the cost of care fund, including guidelines to ensure that multiple applicants would have equitable access to grants. (b) The application process by an arresting officer or his or her designee for financial assistance to cover the cost of emergency veterinary treatment. V. The commissioner may accept private gifts and donations of any kind for the purpose of supporting the cost of animal care which shall be deposited into the cost of care fund. VI. If a person is convicted of animal cruelty and is ordered by the court to make restitution, the municipality shall report such restitution to the department of agriculture, markets, and food. If the restitution exceeds the costs incurred by the municipality in caring for the seized animals, that excess shall be remitted to the department and shall be deposited into the cost of care fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-J:6 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-J / Section 6
227-J:6 Operations in Wetlands.
Status: in_force

I. Pursuant to RSA 482-A no person shall excavate, remove, fill, dredge, or construct any structures in or on any bank, flat, marsh, or swamp in and adjacent to any waters of the state without a permit from the department of environmental services. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in penalties under RSA 482-A. II. Pursuant to RSA 482-A:3, V, persons who have complied with notice of intent to cut wood requirements under RSA 79:10, and who have filed an appropriate notification of forest management activities having minimum wetlands impact with the department of environmental services and the department of natural and cultural resources, shall have satisfied the permitting requirements for minimum impact activities. III. Pursuant to the rules of the department of environmental services, skid trails, truck roads and culverts, bridges, pole fords, or other crossings on the skid trails or truck roads shall be constructed in accordance with procedures as currently cited in the Best Management Practices for Erosion Control on Timber Harvesting Operations in New Hampshire, published by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-C:3 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-C / Section 3
194-C:3 Single District School Administrative Units; Exemption.
Status: in_force

Single district school administrative units shall be considered the same as a single school district and shall be exempt from meeting the requirements of this chapter, except that they shall provide superintendent services pursuant to RSA 194-C:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-A / Section 1
358-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meaning: I. "Person" shall include, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity. II. "Trade" and "commerce" shall include the advertising, offering for sale, sale, or distribution of any services and any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, and any other article, commodity, or thing of value wherever situate, and shall include any trade or commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state. III. "Documentary material" shall include the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or other tangible document or recording, wherever situate. IV. "Examination of documentary material" shall include the inspection, study, or copying of any such material, and the taking of testimony under oath or acknowledgement in respect of any such documentary material or copy thereof. IV-a. "Gift certificate" means a promise given in exchange for payment to provide the bearer, upon presentation, goods or services in a specified amount. V. "Going out of business sale" means any sale advertised, represented or held forth under the designation of: "going out of business," "close out," "quitting business," "discontinuance of business," "selling out," "liquidation," "lost our lease," "must vacate," "forced out," "removal," "branch store discontinuance sale," "building coming down," "end," "final days," "last days," "lease expires," "we give up sale," "we quit sale," "reorganization sale," or any other advertising or designation by any other expression similar to any of the foregoing giving notice to the public that the sale will precede the termination of a business or the abandonment of a business location.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155:83 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 83
155:83 Public Playground Accessibility.
Status: in_force

Any public playground constructed on or after January 1, 2024 shall, in addition to meeting general safety standards and Americans With Disabilities Act standards, include accessible pathways made from resilient solid surface material that is not a loose fill or aggregate, beginning at the entrance of the playground, continuing to each piece of playground equipment, and extending to the playground exit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-D:4 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-D / Section 4
304-D:4 General Powers.
Status: in_force

A professional limited liability company shall have the powers enumerated in the laws of this state applicable to limited liability companies, except that a professional limited liability company may be a promoter, general partner, member, employee or manager only of a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged only in rendering professional services or in carrying on business permitted by the certificate of formation of the professional limited liability company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 675:6 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 675 / Section 6
675:6 Method of Adoption.
Status: in_force

Every local master plan, subdivision regulation, site plan review regulation and historic district regulation referred to in this title shall be adopted or amended by the planning board or historic district commission, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. The board or commission, as appropriate, shall hold a public hearing prior to adoption or amendment. Notice for the time and place of the hearing shall be as provided in RSA 675:7. II. The board or commission, as appropriate, may adopt or amend the master plan or regulation upon completion of the public hearing by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members. III. No master plan, regulation, amendment or exception adopted under this section shall be legal or have any force and effect until copies of it are certified by a majority of the board or commission and filed with the city clerk, town clerk, or clerk for the county commissioners. IV. The historic district commission may adopt or amend regulations only after the commission has held a public hearing within the district. Notice for the time and place shall be as provided in RSA 675:7. The adopted regulations shall be certified by a majority of the historic district commission members and filed with the city clerk, town clerk, or clerk for the county commissioners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 84-C:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 84-C / Section 2
84-C:2 Imposition of Fee.
Status: in_force

An assessment of 5.5 percent of net patient services revenues is hereby imposed on all nursing facilities on the basis of patient days in each nursing facility. The fee shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of 42 C.F.R. part 433.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-C:24 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-C / Section 24
330-C:24 Continuing Education.
Status: in_force

I. As a prerequisite to renewal of licensure or certification, a licensee or certificate holder shall present satisfactory evidence of having met the continuing education requirements of this chapter. II. The continuing education requirements for renewal shall be: (a) For master licensed alcohol and drug counselors and licensed alcohol and drug counselors, 48 hours of approved continuing education in the 24 months subsequent to the date of licensure or re-licensure. (b) For licensed clinical supervisors, 6 hours of training in clinical supervision which may be incorporated into the hours needed for LADC re-licensure in the 24 months subsequent to the date of licensure or re-licensure. (c) For certified recovery support workers, 24 hours of approved continuing education in the 24 months subsequent to the date of certification or re-certification.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 14
31:14 Recovered Funds.
Status: in_force

Whenever such municipality recovers any portion of the funds, the net sum so recovered shall be applied to the payment of any balance remaining unpaid on such notes or bonds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:8-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 8-d
41:8-d Revocation.
Status: in_force

A town which has voted to enlarge its board of selectmen may rescind its action in the manner described in RSA 41:8-b, except that the question shall read: "Are you in favor of decreasing the board of selectmen to 3 members?"
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-A:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-A / Section 8
19-A:8 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Acquisition" means to obtain by commissioning an artist to create or by purchasing. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources. III. "Work of art" means any object of historical significance or work of visual art, including, but not limited to, a drawing, painting, mural, fresco, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph, a work of calligraphy, a work of graphic art, including, but not limited to, an etching, lithograph, offset print, silk screen, or a work of graphic art of like nature, crafts, including, but not limited to, crafts in clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass, and like materials, or mixed media, including, but not limited to, a collage, assemblage, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term "work of art" does not include environmental landscaping placed about a building.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:4-b — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 4-b
126-A:4-b Medicaid Waivers.
Status: in_force

The state shall enter into medicaid waivers from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, subject in each case to a review by the oversight committee on health and human services, established in RSA 126-A:13, which shall make a report to the legislative fiscal committee which shall have final approval authority. The waivers shall: (a) Allow the state to begin the penalty period of ineligibility for medicaid services due to transfers of assets for less than fair market value as of the date of application for medical assistance or as of the date that the applicant, but for the transfer of assets for less than fair market value, meets all of the criteria for eligibility for medical assistance, whichever is later. (b) Allow the state to eliminate the resource ceiling for applicants for medical assistance and to exempt them from actions for recovery against their estates for the cost of medical assistance they receive when they have a long-term care insurance policy that meets the standards established by the legislature and the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:14 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 14
147-A:14 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The department may: I. Issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, a permit issued under this chapter, or a rule adopted under this chapter to comply with this chapter, the permit, or the rule, and require such remedial measures as may be necessary; or II. Request the attorney general to bring a civil action in superior court for appropriate relief, including a temporary or permanent injunction or both, to enforce any provision of this chapter or any permit, rule, or order issued pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 8
170-H:8 Return to Detention Facility.
Status: in_force

When the commissioner determines that circumstances exist which justify returning a paroled delinquent to a secure facility, the commissioner may, subject to the conditions established by the board under RSA 170-H:4, III(e), return a paroled delinquent to such a facility. In all such cases, the commissioner shall notify the board of his action within 72 hours.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-D:10-1005 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-D / Section 10-1005
383-D:10-1005 Exemption from Annual Audits.
Status: in_force

(a) A family trust company may apply for an exemption from RSA 383-A:5-509 by filing with the commissioner an application for exemption. (b) In accordance with RSA 383-A:6-604, the commissioner shall make a determination as to whether to grant to the family trust company an exemption from RSA 383-A:5-509. (c) In determining whether to grant an exemption from RSA 383-A:5-509, the commissioner shall consider whether: (1) The family trust company can maintain its safety and soundness without a financial audit; (2) The cost of a financial audit would be an undue financial burden on the family trust company; and (3) The family trust company has established and will maintain procedures that will ensure that its financial statements are accurate and complete. (d) The commissioner may revoke an exemption granted under this section if he or she determines that a financial audit is necessary to ensure that: (1) The family trust company maintains its safety and soundness; or (2) The family trust company's financial statements are accurate and complete.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 4
310-B:4 Real Estate Appraiser Board.
Status: in_force

I. There is established a real estate appraiser board within the office of professional licensure and certification. The board shall be composed of the following 5 members, appointed by the governor with the consent of council: (a) Three real estate appraisers with a minimum of 5 years' experience, consisting of one New Hampshire certified residential appraiser, one New Hampshire certified general appraiser, and one New Hampshire certified appraiser who is a broker licensed under RSA 331-A; provided that no 2 appraiser members shall be members of the same private appraisal organization. (b) One representative from a New Hampshire lending institution. (c) One member of the general public not associated directly or indirectly with banking, brokerage, real estate appraisal, insurance, or any other affected industry. II. All appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of this chapter. III. On or before July 1, 1991, each real estate appraiser member of the board shall be certified or licensed are a real estate appraiser under this chapter. One such member shall hold the residential license and one such member shall hold a general appraiser certificate. IV. The term of each member shall be 3 years, except that, of the members first appointed, 3 shall serve for 3 years, 2 shall serve for 2 years, and 2 shall serve for one year. V. Upon expiration of their terms, members of the board shall continue to hold office until the appointment and qualification of their successors. No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than 2 consecutive terms. The appointing authority may remove a member for cause. VI. The chairman of the board shall be elected from the board's members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:32-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 32-b
400-A:32-b Electronic Funds Transfer.
Status: in_force

Insurers shall remit taxes by electronic funds transfer according to the following schedule: I. When the insurer had a tax liability in the prior tax year of $40,000 or more, effective January 1, 2006. II. When the insurer had a tax liability in the prior tax year of $30,000 or more, effective January 1, 2007. III. When the insurer had a tax liability in the prior tax year of $20,000 or more, effective January 1, 2008.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 451-A:3 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 451-A / Section 3
451-A:3 Notice to Debtor.
Status: in_force

Before any such sale is held, notice in writing of the amount due and the time and place of sale shall be given the debtor. If the debtor's residence is known, such notice shall be mailed to him 14 days before the sale. If the debtor's address is unknown, such notice shall be given by posting the same in the county courthouse or the city or town hall where the lienholder resides, 30 days before the sale.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 331-A:10-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 331-A / Section 10-a
331-A:10-a Criminal Records Check.
Status: in_force

I. All applicants for a new salesperson or broker license shall submit to the New Hampshire department of safety, division of state police, a public criminal history record information authorization form, along with the appropriate fee, prior to submitting an application for a real estate license. In addition, the applicant shall submit to the commission a criminal record report from any other jurisdiction in which the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense. II. The commission shall supply the criminal record release authorization form to new salespersons and broker applicants. III. Upon receipt of an applicant's criminal record information, the commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:30 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 30
296:30 Stock Not Paid in.
Status: in_force

Every stockholder, except stockholders in railroads, and as provided in RSA 369:16, shall be liable for all debts and contracts of the corporation until the whole amount of the capital fixed and limited by the corporation, or in the event that the corporation has voted to issue stock to an amount less than the whole amount of its authorized capital, the amount which the corporation has voted to issue, shall have been paid in, and a certificate thereof has been filed and recorded as provided in RSA 296:37, and not afterward, except in the cases specified in RSA 294:104.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:15 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 15
28:15 Vouchers; Payment.
Status: in_force

No assisted person bill, and no bill or claim of a superintendent of the county department of corrections against the county, shall be allowed by the county commissioners unless it is accompanied by proper vouchers for all payments charged therein, and is supported by an affidavit of the claimant, or some one in his behalf, that the same is a just and true account; and no such bill or claim shall be paid by the county treasurer without the allowance of the county commissioners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-A / Section 3
406-A:3 Notice to Domiciliary Supervisory Official.
Status: in_force

No unauthorized foreign or alien insurer of the kind described in RSA 406-A:1 shall make, issue, circulate or cause to be made, issued or circulated, to residents of this state any estimate, illustration, circular, pamphlet, or letter, or cause to be made in any newspaper, magazine or other publication or over any radio or television station, any announcement or statement to such residents misrepresenting its financial condition or the terms of any contracts issued or to be issued or the benefits or advantages promised thereby, or the dividends or share of the surplus to be received thereon in violation of the unfair trade practice act, and whenever the commissioner shall have reason to believe that any such insurer is engaging in such unlawful advertising, it shall be his duty to give notice of such fact by registered mail to such insurer and to the insurance supervisory official of the domiciliary state of such insurer. For the purpose of this section, the domiciliary state of an alien insurer shall be deemed to be the state of entry or the state of the principal office in the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:34-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 34-a
7:34-a Private Practice Prohibited; Rockingham County.
Status: in_force

The Rockingham county attorney shall not directly or indirectly engage in the private practice of law, nor shall he accept any fees or emoluments other than his official salary for any legal services. Private practice of law shall not include the provision of legal services without charge to the members of the county attorney's family when the same shall not conflict with the county attorney's official duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:3 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 3
507:3 Cotenants; Income.
Status: in_force

One cotenant of real estate may recover, in an action of assumpsit, from another taking the income thereof without his consent, and wrongfully withholding the same, all damages he may sustain thereby.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-I:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-I / Section 2
328-I:2 Board, Membership, Terms, Administrative Attachment.
Status: repealed

I. There shall be a board of registration of medical technicians consisting of 5 members. The members shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the council as follows: (a) Four licensed, registered, or certified health care providers, only one of whom may be a medical technician required to be registered under this chapter, one of whom shall have experience supervising medical technicians, and one of whom shall be a licensed physician. (b) One public member, who shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of a health care profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of medical services or an activity directly related to health care. II. The members shall be appointed to a term of 5 years. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:38-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 38-a
259:38-a Gross Combination Weight Rating or GCWR.
Status: in_force

"Gross combination weight rating" or "GCWR" shall mean the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a combination (articulated) vehicle. In the absence of a value specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total weight of the towed unit and any load thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:145 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 145
265:145 Clinging to Vehicles Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person riding a motorcycle, bicycle, moped, coaster, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle, or wearing roller skates, shall hold fast to, or hitch onto any streetcar, or any other vehicle moving upon a way.