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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:42 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 42
35-A:42 Collective Municipal Economic Development Projects; Agreements.
Status: in_force

I. Any number of towns or cities may join collectively to exercise any rights available to a governmental unit under the provisions of this chapter, provided that such collective effort is limited to the raising of funds for economic development projects. For the purposes of this section "economic development projects" means existing or proposed projects designed in part to create, retain, or improve jobs within one or more of the towns or cities which collectively exercise any rights of a governmental unit under this chapter. II. Once any number of towns or cities join together for the purposes described in paragraph I, such combination shall be known as a multi-governmental unit. Any multi-governmental unit may enter into such written agreements as the respective governing bodies of the various towns and cities involved shall approve concerning valuation and distribution of the benefits intended by the economic development project.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-B:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-B / Section 10
141-B:10 Maintenance of Reports.
Status: in_force

Reports provided to the cancer registry under RSA 141-B:7, and analyses and data prepared under RSA 141-B:4, II, III, and V shall be maintained by the department in a manner suitable for chronic disease and cancer research purposes, and shall be available to persons as prescribed in RSA 141-B:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:56-c — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 56-c
263:56-c Suspension for Default in Another Jurisdiction.
Status: repealed

I. Any driver licensed by the state of New Hampshire who defaults on an appearance, summons, or court order issued in another jurisdiction shall be subject to suspension or revocation of their drivers license in this state in addition to any penalties imposed by the other jurisdiction. II. [Repealed.] III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228-A:3 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228-A / Section 3
228-A:3 Trust or Security Agreement or Resolution.
Status: in_force

I. Any bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by a resolution or by a trust or security agreement between the state and a corporate trustee or by a trust or security agreement directly between the state and the purchasers of the bonds. Any corporate trustee that is a party to such resolution or trust or security agreement may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. Any such resolution or trust or security agreement shall be in such form and executed in such manner as may be determined by the treasurer, with the approval of the governor and council. Such trust or security agreement or resolution may pledge or assign, in whole or in part, the revenues, as defined in RSA 228-A:1, held or to be received by the state and any contract or other rights to receive the same, whether then existing or thereafter coming into existence and whether then held or thereafter acquired by the state, and any proceeds thereof. Such trust or security agreement or resolution may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights, security, and remedies of the bondholders as may, in the discretion of the treasurer, be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such agreement or resolution may include: (a) Provisions defining defaults and providing for remedies in the event thereof, which may include the acceleration of maturities, and (b) Covenants setting forth the duties of, and limitations on, the state in relation to: (1) The custody, safeguarding, investment and application of moneys; (2) The issue of additional or refunding bonds; (3) The use of any surplus bond proceeds; (4) The establishment of reserves; (5) The construction and operation of any highway or project related thereto; (6) Any contracts relating thereto; and (7) Subsequent amendments of such provisions and contracts. II. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company to act as a depository or trustee of the proceeds of bonds, revenues, or other moneys under a trust or security agreement or resolution. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company to furnish such indemnification or to pledge such securities and issue such letters or lines of credit or other credit facilities as may be required by the state acting under this chapter. Any such trust or security agreement or resolution may set forth the rights and remedies of bondholders and of the trustee and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:6 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 6
47:6 Financial Supervision.
Status: in_force

I. The city councils shall take proper care that no money be paid from the city treasury unless previously granted and appropriated, and shall secure a just and prompt accountability from all persons entrusted with the receipt, custody or disbursement of the money or funds of the city, or the care of its property. II. At least yearly, the city council or board of aldermen shall review and adopt an investment policy for the investment of public funds in conformance with the provisions of applicable statutes and shall advise the treasurer of such policies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:105 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 105
5-C:105 Disclosure of Information to Genealogists.
Status: in_force

I. (a) Birth records more than 100 years old and death, marriage, and divorce records more than 50 years old shall be considered part of the public domain. (b) By April 1 of each year, the division shall release public domain records that became public during the previous calendar year. II. A genealogist may be designated as an authorized representative by means of a written statement from the registrant or a member of the registrant's immediate family. III. The written statement designating a genealogist as an authorized representative shall: (a) Indicate whether the writer is the registrant or a member of the registrant's immediate family, in which case the relationship shall be specified. (b) Indicate the specific record or records requested. (c) Authorize the division to release the information as specified. (d) Contain the signature of the authorizing party and be notarized. IV. Certified copies of records as specified in paragraph I shall be issued on safety paper, when requested, according to the fees established by RSA 5-C:10.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 364:2 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 364 / Section 2
364:2 Hearing.
Status: in_force

Said commission shall after notice hold a public hearing at which time it shall receive evidence from any interested parties, and shall on its own motion investigate the public need for such acquisition, construction, reconstruction or enlarging and the feasibility of said proposed plan.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:2-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 2-a
654:2-a Voters Confined in Penal Institutions.
Status: in_force

I. The domicile for voting purposes of a person confined in a penal institution shall be the town or city in New Hampshire in which such person had his or her domicile immediately prior to such confinement, even though such person no longer maintains a domicile in said town or city and even though his or her intent to return thereto is uncertain. The domicile for voting purposes of a person confined in a penal institution shall not include the municipality where the person is confined unless the person was domiciled in that municipality prior to confinement. If the person was domiciled immediately prior to confinement in the municipality where the person is confined, the person shall be considered absent for purposes of voter registration and absentee voting during the period of confinement. II. A person confined in a penal institution whose domicile is in a town or city in New Hampshire shall be eligible to vote in state elections and shall exercise that right by absentee ballot provided: (a) The person complies with all other applicable requirements and qualifications of the state of New Hampshire, including, but not limited to, the requirement that an absentee voter take the steps necessary to have his or her name placed on the voter checklist no later than 10 days before an election and the requirement that the absentee voter take the steps necessary to make sure that his or her ballot is received by the town or city clerk from whom it was sent by 5:00 p.m. on election day. A person confined in a penal institution shall use the mail to comply with all applicable requirements and qualifications. (b) The person is not registered to vote or eligible to vote in any other state or election district of a state or in any territory or possession of the United States. (c) The person is not a citizen of another state. III. In completing a voter registration form, as specified in RSA 654:7, or an absentee ballot application, as specified in RSA 657:4, I, a person confined in a penal institution shall list the address of his or her domicile in the address section, and the address of the penal institution in the mailing address section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 90:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 90 / Section 1
90:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

When used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Executor," any executor of the will or administrator of the estate of a decedent, except an ancillary administrator; II. "Taxing official," the commissioner of revenue administration in this state, and in any other reciprocal state the officer or body designated in the statute of such state substantially similar to this chapter; III. "Death tax," any tax levied by a state on account of the transfer or shifting of economic benefits in property at death, or in contemplation thereof, or intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after death, whether denominated an "inheritance tax," "transfer tax," "succession tax," "estate tax," "death duty," "death dues," or otherwise; IV. "Interested person," any person who may be entitled to receive, or who has received any property or interest which may be required to be considered in computing the death tax of any state involved.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:17 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 17
417:17 Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

Any domestic insurance company may have as a director a person who is also a director of another insurance company, which may be a foreign or domestic company; provided, however, that if the effect is to substantially lessen competition generally in the insurance business or to tend to create a monopoly therein, it shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. In the administration and enforcement of this section the commissioner shall have the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the commissioner by other applicable sections of this chapter with respect to violations of it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 361-C:4 — NH Code / Title XXXIII-A / Chapter 361-C / Section 4
361-C:4 Prospective Effect.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to any contract or agreement entered into prior to July 5, 1975.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-B:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-B / Section 2
399-B:2 Statement Required.
Status: in_force

Any person engaged in the business of extending credit shall furnish to each person to whom such credit is extended, concurrently with the consummation of the transaction or agreement to extend credit, a clear statement in writing setting forth the finance charges, expressed in dollars, rate of interest, or monthly rate of charge, or a combination thereof, to be borne by such person in connection with such extension of credit as originally scheduled.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:141 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 141
231:141 Acquisition of Trees.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the tree warden to examine the trees growing within the limits of town public ways, village commons, parks, cemeteries, and other public grounds, and to designate from time to time such as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of shade or ornamentation and to acquire them in the name of the municipality as hereinafter provided, if it can be done, either by gift or by purchase if at a fair price and funds either public or private are available. Failing in this, he or she may take said trees, including the right to maintain the same as shade trees, for the use of the town or city by appraising the fair value of the same and by causing to be served upon the owner thereof a notice of such taking, which notice shall state the number of each variety of tree so taken, the location of the same as near as practicable, and the value thereof as fixed by him or her, or by a committee selected for the purpose, and also by filing a copy of such notice as attested by him or her with the town clerk. If the owner shall be satisfied with the value stated in such notice, the tree warden shall cause the same to be paid to him or her forthwith. If the owner shall be dissatisfied, he or she may, within 30 days after said notice has been served upon him or her, but not afterwards, apply to the selectmen to assess his or her damages. Such proceedings shall thereupon be had, including the right of appeal, as are provided in the case of assessment of damages in laying out of highways by selectmen; and thereupon such damages, if any, may be awarded as shall be legally and justly due to the landowner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:23 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 23
484:23 Training of Personnel.
Status: in_force

I. The commission may administer programs of training and certification for such personnel and may make classifications of such personnel. Any certificate issued by the commission shall be accepted by this state and all agencies and subdivisions of this state as conclusive evidence that the holder has the training, education and experience necessary for certification for the class of position or responsibility described in such certificate. The department of environmental services, may impose and administer any other requirements for certification within any applicable provisions of law, but it shall not reexamine or reinvestigate the applicant for a certificate with respect to training, education, or experience qualifications. II. The commission shall keep a record of all certificates issued by it, and in response to any inquiry concerning such a certificate, the commission shall inform the inquirer concerning its issuance and validity. The commission shall annul any certificate issued by it if the commission finds that the certificate was obtained by misrepresentation of any material fact relating to the education, training or experience of the applicant. Such annulment shall be pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission, which shall afford due notice to the certificate holder and an opportunity to present relevant evidence for consideration by the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-H:19 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-H / Section 19
227-H:19 Payment.
Status: in_force

If reimbursement is allowed, the commissioner of revenue administration shall certify the fact and the amount to the governor who shall draw a warrant on the state treasury out of any money not otherwise appropriated authorizing payment of the sum so specified to such town on the dates when the sums become available, but not later than 30 days after the amount is known.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-B:9-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-B / Section 9-a
78-B:9-a Procedure for Assessment or Refund of Tax.
Status: in_force

I. Pursuant to the power granted under RSA 78-B:9, the commissioner may assess and collect additional tax, penalties, or interest imposed under this chapter or RSA 21-J, or refund any overpayment of tax paid under this chapter. II. (a) Upon completion of the assessment and collection of additional tax, the commissioner shall issue to the register of deeds of the county in which the real estate is located notice of the additional tax collected. Such notice shall indicate the following: (1) The names of the grantor and grantee. (2) The book and page number of the deed to which the additional tax relates. (3) The amount of the tax originally paid. (4) The amount of the additional tax collected. (5) The location of the property. (b) Upon receipt of the notice of additional tax collected, the register of deeds shall: (1) Attach to the notice indicia reflecting the amount of the additional tax collected; and (2) Record the notice with the indicia of tax paid with no additional charge to the state. III. (a) Upon completion of the refund of tax the commissioner shall issue to the register of deeds of the county in which the real estate is located notice of the refund of tax issued. Such notice shall indicate the following: (1) The names of the grantor and grantee. (2) The book and page number of the deed to which the refund or credit of tax relates. (3) The amount of the tax originally paid. (4) The amount of the refund of tax issued. (5) The location of the property. (b) Upon receipt of the notice of refund, the register of deeds shall record the notice. IV. At the same time the notice of additional tax is forwarded to the register of deeds pursuant to paragraph II, the commissioner shall certify to the state treasurer the amount of 4 percent of the additional tax assessed and collected, such amount to be paid within one month of the certification to the register of deeds. The amount paid to the register of deeds hereunder shall constitute the total payment for services related to the affixing of indicia of tax paid and recording of the notice of additional taxes required by subparagraph II(b). V. On or before the end of the month following the month in which the commissioner forwards a notice of refund pursuant to paragraph III, the register of deeds shall add to said month's remission of taxes collected required by RSA 78-B:4, II, the amount of 4 percent of the tax refunded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-C:10 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-C / Section 10
359-C:10 Obtaining Records by Subpoena.
Status: in_force

I. An officer, employee or agent of a state or local agency or department thereof may obtain financial or credit records under RSA 359-C:4, I(d), pursuant to a judicial subpoena or subpoena duces tecum only if: (a) The subpoena or subpoena duces tecum is issued and served upon the financial institution or creditor and served upon or mailed to the customer; and (b) Ten days after the service date passes, or 14 days after the mailing date passes without notice to the financial institution or creditor that the customer has moved to quash the subpoena. If testimony is to be taken, or financial or credit records produced, before a court, the notice periods provided for in this paragraph may be shortened by the court issuing the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum upon a showing of reasonable cause. The court shall direct that all reasonable measures be taken to notify the customer within the time so shortened. II. Without limiting in any way the authority of the grand jury, a grand jury is authorized to and may, upon a resolution adopted by a majority of its members, obtain financial or credit records pursuant to a subpoena duces tecum bearing the authenticating signature of the clerk of court. The grand jury may appoint, by resolution, any person as its agent for purposes of receiving the information set forth in the subpoena. Notwithstanding RSA 359-C:4, IV, the grand jury may further adopt a resolution prohibiting any owner, officer, director, partner, employee, agent or attorney from a financial institution from notifying any person named in a subpoena about the existence or contents of such subpoena or that information has been furnished to a grand jury in response to such subpoena. Such resolution shall continue until such time as the customer has been notified pursuant to RSA 359-C:10, III, at which time the grand jury shall so notify the financial institution. III. Upon issuing such subpoena or subpoena duces tecum, the judge shall order the grand jury to notify the customer in writing within 180 days of such issuance; provided, however, that the judge may shorten the 180 day period or, upon a showing of good cause, may extend such period beyond 180 days, but in no event beyond 360 days. The notice shall specify the financial or credit records which were examined and the reason for such examination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 403-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 403-A / Section 2
403-A:2 Disposal of Assets.
Status: in_force

Any domestic insurance company or association that, within any period of 30 days, by one or more transactions, disposes of any of its assets which, in the aggregate, amount to more than 10 percent of its total assets, shall send written notification thereof to the insurance commissioner. Such notification shall be given at least 10 business days prior to the making of such disposal, and shall specify the nature and amount thereof, and identify all of the parties thereto.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 478:6 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 478 / Section 6
478:6 Index Reproduction.
Status: in_force

The register of deeds may cause the indexes to be reproduced into indexes of grantors and grantees using an acceptable recording method.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 246:39 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 246 / Section 39
246:39 Clearance of Bridges or Other Overhead Structures; Height of Cars.
Status: in_force

No overhead bridge or other structure shall hereafter be constructed across a railroad track in this state with less than 22 feet between the top of the rails and the lowest point of the overhead structure, except with the written consent of the department of transportation, and no railroad corporation shall receive or haul any freight car exceeding 16 feet in height from the rails to the top of the running board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363-A / Section 3
363-A:3 Certification of Assessment.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the department of energy to calculate the amount to be assessed against each such public utility and each other entity subject to assessment in accordance with RSA 363-A:1 and RSA 363-A:2. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the department of energy shall estimate the total expenses for the fiscal year, and then, based on such estimate, shall calculate the amount to be assessed quarterly on September 15, November 15, February 15, and April 15 of that fiscal year. For entities with assessments less than $10,000, the department may bill those entities the entire amount on September 15 of that fiscal year. The department of energy shall then make a list showing the amount assessed September 15, November 15, February 15, and April 15 of that fiscal year to each of the several public utilities and other entities assessed under the provisions hereof, and, together with a statement of the full name and mailing address of each such public utility and other assessed entity, shall certify the same. Each public utility and entity subject to assessment under RSA 363-A:1 and RSA 363-A:2 and registered with the department on July 1 of the new fiscal year shall be liable for their entire amount assessed for that fiscal year. After the close of each fiscal year, the department of energy shall ascertain the actual total expenses in accordance with RSA 363-A:1 and RSA 363-A:2, and then shall adjust the assessment for the first or only payment of the new fiscal year for each such public utility or other assessed entity for any underpayment or overpayment by each such public utility or other assessed entity for the prior fiscal year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-F:3 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-F / Section 3
490-F:3 Circuit Court Divisions.
Status: in_force

The circuit court shall consist of 3 divisions: a probate division, a district division, and a family division. The circuit court shall have the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts and upon the former judicial branch family division by RSA 547, RSA 502-A, and RSA 490-D.