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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-A:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-A / Section 1
17-A:1 Office Established.
Status: in_force

There shall be a director of legislative services, appointed as hereinafter provided, who shall have the following functions and duties: I. To draft bills for both houses of the general court and the individual members and incoming members thereof, both during sessions and while the general court is not in session, and to check and examine all bills and joint resolutions prior to final engrossment. II. Pursuant to the direction of the president of the senate and the speaker of the house, to perform or cause to be performed, as circumstances will permit, research and drafting service requested by any committee of the general court in connection with the performance of its functions; to give such consideration to and service concerning any measure before the general court as circumstances will permit and which is in any way requested by the house or senate or any committee of the general court having the matter before it; and to assist and cooperate with any interim legislative committee or commission. Research and drafting assignments made to him by joint or concurrent action of the general court shall be given priority over other research and drafting requests received. III. The director shall perform a continuing review, revision and codification of the Revised Statutes Annotated, as amended, and all statutes of a public and general nature which are enacted at any session of the general court. The director shall prepare legislation providing for the revision and recodification of such statutes, and any revisions and recodifications contained in such legislation shall take effect only after they have been enacted into law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-E:3 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-E / Section 3
194-E:3 State Approval.
Status: in_force

I. A local school board may seek an innovation school or school zone designation by the state board. II. A local school board that seeks designation of an innovation school or school zone shall submit one or more innovation plans to the department for review and comment. III. Within 45 days after receiving a local school board's plan, the department of education shall respond to the local school board with any suggested changes or additions to the plan, including but not limited to suggestions for further innovations or for measures to increase the likelihood that the innovations will result in greater academic achievement and growth within the innovation schools or innovation school zones. Based on the department's comments, the local school board may choose to withdraw and resubmit its innovation plan or plan for creating an innovation school zone. IV. The local school board shall forward the innovation plan to the state board for review. V. The state board shall hold public hearing on the plan. A representative of the department of education and a representative of the proposing local board shall be present at the hearing. VI. Within 60 days after receiving a local school board's innovation plan or plan for creating an innovation school or school zone, the state board shall either approve or reject the innovation plan using reasonable discretion in the assessment of the elements set forth in this chapter and provide written explanation of the decision to the local board. VII. If the innovation plan is rejected, the local board may resubmit an amended innovation plan to the department at any time after rejection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-B:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-B / Section 13
171-B:13 Duration of Order.
Status: in_force

An order made pursuant to RSA 171-B:12 may be valid for up to 5 years. For the order to be renewed, another hearing shall be held pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 679:18 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 679 / Section 18
679:18 Office.
Status: in_force

The board shall be provided with an office in Concord in which its records, documents, and books shall be kept, and with a suitable room in which it may hold hearings.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 639-A:4 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 639-A / Section 4
639-A:4 Protective Custody for Health Screening; Reports Required.
Status: in_force

I. A peace officer shall, pursuant to RSA 169-C:6, take any child present in an area where any of the activities described in RSA 639-A:2 are taking place into protective custody. Upon taking a child into protective custody, the peace officer shall follow the procedures outlined in RSA 169-C:6 and shall report the matter to the department of health and human services as a suspected incident of abuse or neglect under RSA 169-C:29. The department shall investigate the report in accordance with RSA 169-C:34 and shall, as part of its investigation, screen the child for possible health concerns related to exposure to a controlled substance or substances, except pursuant to a valid prescription as defined by RSA 318-B:1, XXVIII. II. If a peace officer does not take a child into protective custody under this section, but has reason to believe that the child may have been exposed to a controlled substance or substances, except pursuant to a valid prescription as defined by RSA 318-B:1, XXVIII, the peace officer shall report the matter to the department of health and human services as a suspected incident of abuse or neglect under RSA 169-C:29. The department shall investigate the report in accordance with RSA 169-C:34 and may, as part of its investigation, screen the child for possible health concerns related to exposure to a controlled substance or substances, except pursuant to a valid prescription as defined by RSA 318-B:1, XXVIII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:78 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 78
436:78 Exception.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 436:77 shall not apply when said killing was done under the supervision of the commissioner or his agent, or an inspector of said board of health or an inspector of the United States Department of Agriculture.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:34 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 34
12-G:34 Pease Matching Grants.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state treasurer is authorized to borrow upon the credit of the state a sum not exceeding $5,000,000 to make a loan or loans to the authority to be used for the purposes of matching funds for Federal Aviation Administration grants, Economic Development Administration grants, and other available grants. General obligation bonds and notes shall be issued in the name of and on behalf of the state in accordance with the provisions of RSA 6-A. The terms and conditions of any such loan shall be determined by the state treasurer and the governor and council may impose such other conditions as they may deem appropriate. Payments of principal and interest on the bonds or notes issued under this paragraph shall be made when due from available funds of the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 12
669:12 Partisan Official Ballot System.
Status: in_force

Any town may vote to adopt the partisan official ballot system for election of town officers under an article in the warrant for any town meeting[using the procedure in RSA 669:13. In any town in which either the unofficial or the non-partisan ballot system is in effect, adoption of the partisan ballot system shall be by ballot. Whenever in such town there shall appear in the warrant for any town meeting an article relating to the adoption of the partisan ballot system, the town clerk shall cause to be printed on the official ballot, if any, otherwise upon a ballot specially prepared for the purpose, the question, "Shall the partisan ballot system for the election of town officers be adopted by this town?", which question shall be followed by boxes in which the voter may indicate "Yes" or "No". If the majority of the qualified voters present and voting at such meeting shall answer said question in the affirmative, the partisan ballot system shall be deemed to have been adopted by said town. The partisan ballot system shall not be in effect until the town election first following the town meeting at which such system is adopted. A plurality shall elect in towns using the partisan ballot system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-B:6 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-B / Section 6
202-B:6 Duties of Program Libraries.
Status: in_force

Program libraries shall make government information products received or accessed through the program available for the free use of the general public. They shall organize the tangible information products in an acceptable fashion.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 2
76:2 Property Tax Year.
Status: in_force

The property tax year shall be April 1 to March 31 and all property taxes shall be assessed on the inventory taken in April of that year, except for prorated assessments on damaged buildings under RSA 76:21.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 210:7 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 210 / Section 7
210:7 Trapping of Beaver and Otter.
Status: in_force

I. During the open season beaver and otter shall be taken and possessed by resident trappers only and taken only by means of traps. II. In addition to the restrictions imposed by RSA 210:12, no person shall pre-bait, cut holes in the ice or brush, or make any preliminary preparations in the trapping area for the taking of beaver or otter prior to the first day of the trapping season, in Coos county.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-B / Section 7
270-B:7 Disposal.
Status: in_force

Upon expiration of the 90-day period identified in RSA 270-B:5, the director of state police may dispose of any unredeemed boat by destroying such boat or by offering such boat for sale at public auction or the director may retain such boat for use by the state; provided, however, that if the boat is sold or retained, the purchaser or the state, in the event of retention, shall pay the cost of impoundment, removal, and storage, and shall obtain release of the lien described in RSA 270-B:3. Any money received by reason of sale of such abandoned boat at public auction shall be deposited in the state general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-E:23 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-E / Section 23
135-E:23 Appointment of Counsel.
Status: in_force

The right of a person sought to be committed as a sexually violent predator to legal counsel prior to and during any judicial hearing conducted under this chapter shall be absolute and unconditional. The right to legal counsel for any person sought to be committed during any judicial proceeding conducted under this chapter shall be waived only if the client or person sought to be committed makes an informed decision to do so. The person sought to be committed shall pay the costs of the legal services in connection with hearings held under this chapter. If the person sought to be committed is unable to pay for counsel, the court shall appoint counsel pursuant to RSA 604-A:2. Such appointment shall be made no later than upon the filing of the petition and shall be made upon request of the person before any interview or personal examination of the person is conducted by the multidisciplinary team or other person in preparation for the filing of a petition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:221 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 221
310-A:221 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent or affect the following persons from evaluating septic systems: I. A person who is employed by a governmental entity if the inspection is within official duties and responsibilities. II. A septic system designer holding a current valid permit issued under RSA 485-A:35.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:26 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 26
301:26 Stock.
Status: in_force

No association shall issue stock to a member until it has been fully paid for. The promissory notes of the members may be accepted by the association as full or partial payment. The association shall hold the stock as security for the payment of the note; but such retention as security shall not affect the member's right to vote. Until such notes are paid in full, the corresponding stock, to the extent of unpaid balances, shall be carried on the books of the association and upon all financial statements made by the association as "capital stock issued for notes," and the notes shall be carried on such books and statements as "notes given for capital stock."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:92 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 92
204-C:92 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to RSA 204-C:53, the authority shall adopt rules governing the distribution the lead paint hazard remediation fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:98 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 98
282-A:98 Sole Remedy.
Status: in_force

The procedures set forth above shall be exclusive for the determination of all questions relating to the liability of employing units or employers or both except matters determined under RSA 282-A:42-68. No questions relating to the liability of employing units or employers or both which have been determined prior to June 19, 1961, shall be reviewed hereunder.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:3 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 3
232:3 Disqualification of County Commissioner.
Status: in_force

If any commissioner is interested in the petition the commissioner shall not serve; and the vacancy shall be filled, upon motion or petition, by any judge of the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-C:3 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-C / Section 3
362-C:3 Action by the Commission.
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized, after hearing, in one or more proceedings to be initiated and completed during the pendency of the Public Service Company of New Hampshire bankruptcy, to determine whether the implementation of the agreement would be consistent with the public good. If the commission so finds, it shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law, establish and place into effect the levels of rates, fares, or charges and the fuel and purchased power adjustment clause to be maintained for Public Service Company of New Hampshire, or its successor, in accordance with, and during the time periods set forth in, the agreement; then the commission shall initiate such other proceedings, hold such other hearings and take such other actions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:23 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 23
143:23 Revocation of Certificate.
Status: in_force

In case any shellfish establishment shall be deemed by the commissioner of the department of health and human services to be conducted in an unsanitary manner, or there shall be any practice deemed in violation of any law, or of any legally adopted regulation of the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the establishment concerned, and in case the required changes in conditions, methods or branding are not effected within the time specified, to close such establishment, or to suspend, revoke or cancel the certificate as the commissioner may deem expedient.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 238-A:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 238-A / Section 2
238-A:2 Council Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the New Hampshire transportation council for the general purpose of defining, in partnership with the department of transportation and the New Hampshire general court, a 21st century, multimodal transportation network and evaluating new modes or technologies that would improve the efficiency and accessibility of any transportation source. The council shall be administratively attached, pursuant to RSA 21-G:10, to the department of transportation. The council and the department of transportation shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to avoid duplication of effort.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 6
126-A:6 Department Administrator of Title XX Social Security.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governor shall designate the department of health and human services to administer the provisions of Title XX of the Social Security Act, Public Law 93-647, and the commissioner is hereby authorized to receive and distribute funds under said act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:40-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 40-a
4:40-a Grant of Right.
Status: in_force

The governor and council, upon petition and upon recommendation of the department of environmental services, and after consultation with the fish and game commission and such other state agencies as may be involved, may, for such consideration as they deem just, convey sand and gravel which is on the bed of any navigable water or great pond, in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision. For the purposes of this section great pond is defined as a public water of more than 10 acres.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-B:14 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-B / Section 14
194-B:14 Chartered Public Schools; Employees.
Status: in_force

I. Employees of chartered public schools shall be considered public employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. II. (a) Any teacher may choose to be an employee of a chartered public school, in which case such teacher shall have the rights of a teacher in public education to join or organize collective bargaining units. (b) Bargaining units at a chartered public school shall be separate from other bargaining units. (c) No chartered public school teacher shall be a member of more than one bargaining unit. (d) A teacher who serves as a member of the board of trustees of a chartered public school in which that teacher is an employee may not participate in or vote as a member of the board on collective bargaining matters. (e) A teacher in a chartered public school shall have withdrawn from any bargaining unit with which that teacher may have been previously affiliated. III. A public chartered public school may choose to participate in the state teacher retirement system, and service in a public chartered public school shall be deemed creditable service under RSA 100-A:4. IV. The teaching staff of a chartered public school shall consist of a minimum of 50 percent of teachers either New Hampshire certified or having at least 3 years of teaching experience.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 499:11 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 499 / Section 11
499:11 Deposited Records.
Status: in_force

All records, files and papers required to be deposited in the office of the clerk by any law shall be and remain records, files and papers of the office, unless otherwise provided, and the clerk shall be the proper officer to attest copies thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-M:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-M / Section 5
126-M:5 Report.
Status: in_force

The council shall submit a report no later than November 1 each year to the speaker of the house, the president of the senate, and the governor. This report may include recommendations, if any, for legislation to improve wellness and primary prevention services to children and families in New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 542:2 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 542 / Section 2
542:2 Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements.
Status: in_force

If any suit or proceeding be brought upon any issue referable to arbitration under such an agreement in writing for arbitration, the court in which such suit is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such suit or proceeding is referable to arbitration under such an agreement, shall on application of one of the parties stay the trial of the action until such arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the agreement, providing the applicant for the stay is not in default in proceeding with such arbitration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-X:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-X / Section 12
126-X:12 Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board Established; Membership; Duties.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established the therapeutic cannabis medical oversight board which shall monitor and contribute to the oversight of the clinical, quality, and public health related matters of the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes under this chapter. II. The board shall consist of the medical director, department of health and human services, or designee, a qualifying patient, appointed by the commissioner of the department, a clinical representative from an alternative treatment center, appointed by the commissioner, and 10 medical providers also appointed by the commissioner. The medical provider members shall represent the following fields: (a) Neurology. (b) Pain management. (c) Oncology. (d) Psychiatry. (e) Pediatrics. (f) Family or internal medicine. (g) Obstetrics and gynecology. (h) Addiction. (i) Palliative care. (j) Physiatry/orthopedics. III. At its first meeting the board shall elect by majority vote a chairperson and an alternate. A quorum shall consist of a majority of members. IV. The board shall convene at least 2 times per year to monitor and contribute to the oversight of the clinical, quality, and public health related matters of therapeutic cannabis under this chapter by: (a) Reviewing medical and scientific evidence pertaining to currently approved and additional qualifying conditions. (b) Reviewing laboratory results of required testing of cannabis cultivated and/or processed by an alternative treatment center and the use of pesticides on products under RSA 126-X:6, III(a)(16). (c) Monitoring clinical outcomes. (d) Reviewing training protocols for dispensary staff based on models from other states. (e) Receiving updates from alternative treatment centers on effectiveness of various strains, types of cannabinoids, and different routes of administration for specific conditions. (f) Reviewing best practices for medical providers regarding provider education, certification of patients, and patient access to the program. (g) Reviewing any other clinical, quality, and public health related matter relative to use of cannabis under this chapter. (h) Developing, reviewing, and updating cannabis product labels and educational material about the risks of cannabis use to be provided to qualifying patients by alternative treatment centers and certifying medical providers. V. The board may make recommendations to the commissioner to add or remove qualifying medical conditions under RSA 126-X:1, IX based on the findings pursuant to subparagraph IV(a) and after receiving input from the public through a public hearing process. The commissioner may recommend legislation based on the board's findings. VI. On or before January 1 of each year, the board shall make a report to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the oversight committee on health and human services established under RSA 126-A:13, the board of medicine, and the board of nursing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:29 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 29
436:29 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who drives, brings or ships domestic animals into this state, or is an accessory thereto, knowing or having reason to believe that any of them have a contagious or infectious disease or have been exposed to any such disease, or violates any of the provisions or rules relating to importation or quarantine, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. The bringing, shipping or driving of each animal into this state in violation of the provisions of this section or in violation of the importation or quarantine rules shall constitute a separate offense. II. In addition, any person who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rules adopted under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.