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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:19-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 19-a
80:19-a Environmental Investigation.
Status: in_force

Prior to or in connection with the tax lien procedures and the tax sale procedures of RSA 80, a municipality, county or state may, at its option, on its own behalf or through its agents, enter upon the property subject to tax lien or tax sale for the purpose of conducting an environmental site assessment or environmental audit, if it gives notice of same, in the manner provided by RSA 80:38-a, to the current owner of record at least 30 days prior to entering the property or such shorter period of time as consented to by the owner after receiving such notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275:33 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275 / Section 33
275:33 Day of Rest.
Status: in_force

No employer shall operate any such business on Sunday unless he or she has posted and made available to employees a schedule containing a list of employees who are required or allowed to work on Sunday and designating the day of rest for each. No employee shall be required to work on the day of rest designated for him or her.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-A:17 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-A / Section 17
162-A:17 State Bond Guarantee.
Status: in_force

I. In view of the general public benefits expected to be derived from the authority's activities under this chapter, and their contribution to the social welfare and economic prosperity of the state and its political subdivisions, the governor and council may award an unconditional state guarantee of the principal and interest thereon of bonds issued under this chapter. The full faith and credit of the state shall be pledged for any such guarantees of principal and interest, but the total outstanding amount of bonds guaranteed by the state under this section shall not exceed in the aggregate at any time $25,000,000 plus interest. In addition, the state shall not award a guarantee under this section if it would cause the contingent credit limit under RSA 162-A:22 to be exceeded. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, is authorized to draw a warrant for such a sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of honoring any guarantee awarded under this section. The state's guarantee shall be evidenced on each guaranteed bond by an endorsement signed by the state treasurer in substantially the following form: The state of New Hampshire hereby unconditionally guarantees the payment of the whole of the principal and interest thereon of the within bond, and for the performance of such guarantee the full faith and credit of the state are pledged. ________________ State Treasurer II. No state guarantee shall be awarded under this section unless the guaranteed bonds are secured by, among other things, any and all fees to be received by the authority in connection with bonds issued under RSA 162-I in an original principal amount equal to or greater than $1,500,000. In connection with the award of a state guarantee, the governor and council may impose such other terms and conditions as they may deem appropriate concerning the bonds, the use of any property or revenues of the authority, and reimbursement to the state if any state funds are used to honor the guarantee. Such terms and conditions may be contained in an agreement between the state and the authority, to be executed on behalf of the state by the governor and the state treasurer and on behalf of the authority by its chairperson, vice chairperson, or executive director. III. Before awarding any state guarantee of bonds under this section the governor and council, after a hearing, shall have made the following findings: (a) The award of the state guarantee will contribute significantly to the success of the bond issue and the authority's programs under this chapter. (b) Reasonable and appropriate measures have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the state and to ensure that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee shall be only incidental to the public purpose served thereby. IV. The signature of the state treasurer on an endorsement of a state guarantee may be manual or facsimile.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-J:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-J / Section 1
126-J:1 Council Established; Membership; Terms.
Status: in_force

I. There is established the council for youths with chronic conditions and their families which shall consist of the following members: (a) One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president. (b) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house. (c) One representative of the department of health and human services, appointed by the commissioner. (d) One representative of the department of education, appointed by the commissioner. (e) One representative of the insurance department, appointed by the commissioner. (f) A director from a community-based agency which has been charged by the council with providing support and services to youths with chronic conditions and their families. (g) Up to 6 representatives of professional and community organizations, which shall represent a cross-section of disciplines and constituencies such as, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, and educators, appointed by the council in accordance with its bylaws. (h) Up to 13 members who are the parent or guardian of a youth with a chronic condition, appointed by the council in accordance with its bylaws. (i) One parent or guardian of a youth with a chronic condition, appointed by the governor. (j) One member, who is less than 30 years of age and who has a chronic condition, appointed by the chairperson of the council. II. Terms of office shall be for 3 years, except that legislative members shall serve the terms of their office. No member shall serve more than 2 full consecutive terms. One third of the total members' terms shall expire annually as established in the bylaws. III. Members shall elect annually from among their number a chairperson and such other officers as they may determine. IV. Legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:32-c — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 32-c
674:32-c Other General Provisions.
Status: in_force

I. The tilling of soil and the growing and harvesting of crops and horticultural commodities, as a primary or accessory use, shall not be prohibited in any district. II. Nothing in this subdivision, or in RSA 674:32-b, shall exempt new, re-established, or expanded agricultural operations or activities from generally applicable building and site requirements such as dimensional standards, setbacks, driveway and traffic regulations, parking requirements, noise, odor, or vibration restrictions or sign regulations; provided, however, that in circumstances where their literal application would effectively prohibit an agricultural use or activity allowed by this subdivision, or would otherwise be unreasonable in the context of an agricultural use or activity, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 672:1, III-b, the board of adjustment, building code board of appeals, or other applicable local board, after due notice and hearing, shall grant a waiver from such requirement to the extent necessary to reasonably permit the agricultural use or activity, unless such waiver would have a demonstrated adverse effect on public health or safety, or on the value of adjacent property. Such waiver shall continue only as long as utilized for the permitted agricultural use or activity. III. Nothing in this subdivision shall apply to any aspect of an agricultural operation determined to be injurious to public health or safety under RSA 147. Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to modify or limit the duties and authority of the department of environmental services under RSA 485 or RSA 485-A or the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food under title XL. IV. Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to affect the regulation of sludge or septage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155:64 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 64
155:64 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subdivision is to protect the health of the public by regulating smoking in enclosed workplaces and enclosed places accessible to the public, regardless of whether publicly or privately owned, and in enclosed publicly owned buildings and offices. This subdivision also regulates smoking in public housing facilities, health care facilities, public primary and secondary educational facilities, and in public conveyances operating within the state. This subdivision shall not be construed as addressing airborne contaminants including toxic, chemical, or biological substances that may be present in indoor air other than tobacco smoke.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:41 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 41
193:41 School Athletics.
Status: in_force

I. In this subdivision, "school" means a public high school in which any combination of grades 9 through 12 are taught or a public middle school in which any combination of grades 5 through 8 are taught. This shall not apply to students in any grade kindergarten through fourth grade. II. (a) An interscholastic sport activity or club athletic team sponsored by a public school or a private school whose students or teams compete against a public school must be expressly designated as one of the following based on the biological sex at birth of intended participants: (1) Males, men, or boys; (2) Females, women, or girls; or (3) Coed or mixed. (b) Athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls shall not be open to students of the male sex. III. For purposes of this subdivision, the sex of a student for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in an interscholastic sport activity or club athletic team shall be determined by the student's biological sex on the student's official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption, and is considered to have correctly stated the student's biological sex only if the certificate was: (a) Issued at or near the time of the student's birth; or (b) Modified to correct any type of scrivener or clerical error in the student's biological sex. IV. If a birth certificate provided by a student pursuant to paragraph III does not appear to be the student's original birth certificate or does not indicate the student's sex upon birth, then the student must provide other evidence indicating the student's sex at the time of birth. The student or the student's parent or guardian must pay any costs associated with providing the evidence required. V. The state board of education, each local school board, and each governing body of a public charter school shall adopt and enforce policies to ensure compliance with this subdivision in the public schools governed by each respective entity. VI. This subdivision shall not be construed to restrict the eligibility of a student to participate in intramural activities designated as coed or mixed. VII. A government entity, any licensing or accrediting organization, or an athletic association or organization shall not entertain a complaint, open an investigation, or take any other adverse action against a school for maintaining separate interscholastic sport activities or club athletic teams for students of the female sex.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 679:7 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 679 / Section 7
679:7 Jurisdiction; Court Appeals.
Status: in_force

I. In matters within its authority the board shall have concurrent, appellate jurisdiction with the superior court. An election by any party to bring an action before the board shall be deemed a waiver of any right to bring an action in the superior court, but shall not abrogate any party's right to appeal decisions of the board to the supreme court; as such, the board shall retain jurisdiction of any matter originally brought before it. At any time during an appeal to the board, if the board determines that it does not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal, the appellant shall have 30 days to file an appeal with the superior court. II. In an appeal of a local decision on housing or housing development, any claim that is within the board's authority under RSA 679:5 and that has previously been or is subsequently included in an appeal in superior court by another party to the decision or by any other aggrieved or injured party who can demonstrate legal standing to appeal pursuant to RSA 677:4 or RSA 677:15 shall automatically be stayed by the court to provide the party with standing the opportunity to intervene in the matter before the board. If intervenor status is granted, the stay of the court action regarding those claims shall continue during the pendency of the appeal to the board. After the board has decided the appeal, the court shall dismiss the matter before it to the extent the matter has been resolved by the board. Any claim included in an appeal to superior court that is not within the board's authority shall not be subject to automatic stay by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 264:28 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 264 / Section 28
264:28 False Reporting of Accidents.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 264:29, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he knowingly gives or causes to be given false information to any law enforcement officer or to the department or its agents concerning an accident or alleged accident.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 371:2-b — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 371 / Section 2-b
371:2-b Appraisal Required.
Status: in_force

A public utility shall have an impartial, qualified appraiser make at least one appraisal of any property proposed to be acquired by eminent domain. The owner shall have a reasonable opportunity to have the property appraised by an independent, qualified appraiser, selected by the owner. The public utility shall reimburse the owner the usual and customary cost of the appraisal up to $1,500 for each property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:50 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 50
512:50 Bond.
Status: in_force

In a case under RSA 512:49, the plaintiff shall file with the municipal court a bond to the trustee, in a sum and with sureties to the acceptance of the court, conditioned to pay the costs which the trustee may recover, and a memorandum of the filing of such bond shall be made and signed by the justice or clerk of the municipal court, on the writ, before service thereof on the trustee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408 / Section 5
408:5 Subsequent Withdrawal of Approval.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may at any time, after a hearing noticed in accordance with RSA 400-A:18, withdraw approval of any such form that does not comply with the requirements of Title XXXVII or rules adopted thereunder. It shall be unlawful for the insurer to issue the form or use it in connection with any policy after the effective date of such withdrawal of approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 611-B:24 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 611-B / Section 24
611-B:24 Release of Body.
Status: in_force

The medical examiner, upon the completion of the investigation, shall release the dead body, upon their claim therefor, to one of the following persons: I. The husband or wife, as the case may be. II. The next of kin. III. Any friend of the deceased.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-E:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-E / Section 3
12-E:3 Prospecting Permit Required.
Status: in_force

I. Prior to prospecting for minerals on any lands within the state a person shall obtain a prospecting permit from the commissioner upon payment of a fee pursuant to RSA 12-E:8. The commissioner may attach conditions upon issuance of the permit to minimize the environmental damage of such activities. Such prospecting permit shall be valid for a term of one year subject to renewal upon request to the commissioner. The prospecting permit shall not be effective until all required permits are obtained from the department of environmental services. II. If prospecting activities continue on property for which a mining permit is issued by the commissioner, such activities shall be incorporated into the plan and renewal of a prospecting permit shall not be required. III. Possession of a prospecting permit shall not entitle any person to prospect upon any land owned, leased, rented or occupied by another without the express written permission of the landowner and other persons having a legal interest in the land or the mineral rights therein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:35 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 35
14:35 Vacancies.
Status: in_force

When the position of the legislative budget assistant becomes vacant the fiscal committee shall meet not less than one month after the vacancy occurs for the purpose of filling said vacancy. The deputy legislative budget assistant shall perform the duties of the legislative budget assistant during the period that the position of legislative budget assistant is vacant or for any period that the legislative budget assistant is unable for any reason to perform the duties of the position. When the position of the deputy legislative budget assistant becomes vacant the legislative budget assistant with the approval of the fiscal committee may appoint a deputy legislative budget assistant to fill the vacancy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-F:5 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-F / Section 5
490-F:5 Circuit Court Judges and Masters; Appointment; Tenure.
Status: in_force

I. On the effective date of this chapter, the circuit court shall consist of those justices and masters previously appointed and commissioned by the governor and council as prescribed by the constitution and the laws of the state of New Hampshire. The tenure of office of persons serving as justices or special justices of the district and probate courts or marital masters in the judicial branch family division and superior court shall not be affected hereby, and they shall continue in office as judges or masters respectively of the circuit court. II. Judicial and master appointments to fill vacancies which exist on the effective date of this chapter in the former probate and district courts and in the former judicial branch family division shall be to the New Hampshire circuit court. No judicial officer appointed to the circuit court shall be appointed to a particular location; however, the assignment of a circuit court judge to a particular location shall be within the discretion of the administrative judge of the circuit court who shall take into account the weighted caseload and judicial need of that location.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-J:3 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-J / Section 3
151-J:3 Chair; Vice-Chair.
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among the members at the first meeting. The terms of the chair and vice-chair shall be 2 years, with the initial term for the chair to be 3 years, and until successors are elected. The chair shall be responsible for the orderly proceedings of the commission meetings and for compliance with mandates of this chapter. The vice-chair shall serve in the absence of the chair.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 115-A:19 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 115-A / Section 19
115-A:19 Payment in Cases of Incompetence or Death.
Status: in_force

If an eligible person is legally incompetent, payment shall be made to his or her legally appointed representative. If an eligible person dies before payment has been made to him or her, payment shall be made to such person's surviving spouse or, if none, to his or her child or children in equal shares; and if he or she has no surviving spouse or children, then in equal shares to his or her surviving parents. Payment shall not be made to more than 2 parents. Preference shall be given to the parent or parents who actually exercised parental control at the time of or most nearly prior to the date of the qualified person's entry into service. Proof of relationship in loco parentis shall be established by sworn statement of the applicant, together with supporting affidavits of 2 disinterested persons.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 350-B:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 350-B / Section 3
350-B:3 Damages.
Status: in_force

I. Except to the extent that a material and prejudicial change of position prior to acquiring knowledge or reason to know of misappropriation renders a monetary recovery inequitable, a complainant is entitled to recover damages for misappropriation. Damages can include both the actual loss caused by misappropriation and the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing actual loss. In lieu of damages measured by any other methods, the damages caused by misappropriation may be measured by imposition of liability for a reasonable royalty for a misappropriator's unauthorized disclosure or use of a trade secret. II. If willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award exemplary damages in an amount not exceeding twice any award made under paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:5 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 5
436:5 Assistance; Rules.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may, with such funds as may be available for the purpose, employ such clerical, veterinary and other assistance as he may deem necessary for the proper performance of his duties and the fulfillment of the purpose of this chapter, and may adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the proper execution of its provisions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:18 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 18
304-A:18 Rules Determining Rights and Duties of Partners.
Status: in_force

The rights and duties of the partners in relation to the partnership shall be determined, subject to any agreement between them, by the following rules: I. Each partner shall be repaid such partner's contributions, whether by way of capital or advances, to the partnership property and share equally in the profits and surplus remaining after all liabilities, including those to partners, are satisfied and, except as provided in RSA 304-A:15, II, each partner must contribute towards the losses, whether of capital or otherwise, sustained by the partnership according to such partner's share in the profits. II. The partnership must indemnify every partner in respect of payments made and personal liabilities reasonably incurred by him in the ordinary and proper conduct of its business, or for the preservation of its business or property. III. A partner, who in aid of the partnership makes any payment or advance beyond the amount of capital which he agreed to contribute, shall be paid interest from the date of the payment or advance. IV. A partner shall receive interest on the capital contributed by him only from the date when repayment should be made. V. All partners have equal rights in the management and conduct of the partnership business. VI. No partner is entitled to remuneration for acting in the partnership business, except that a surviving partner is entitled to reasonable compensation for his services in winding up the partnership affairs. VII. No person can become a member of a partnership without the consent of all the partners. VIII. Any difference arising as to ordinary matters connected with the partnership business may be decided by a majority of the partners; but no act in contravention of any agreement between the partners may be done rightfully without the consent of all the partners.