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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:7 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48-A / Section 7
48-A:7 Standards for Public Agency.
Status: in_force

An ordinance, code or bylaw adopted by a municipality pursuant hereto shall provide that the public agency may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist in such dwelling which are unusually, abnormally, or unreasonably dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of such dwelling, the occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents of such municipality. Such conditions may include the following: Defects which increase beyond normal the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; lack of reasonable adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, dangerous structural defects; uncleanliness; over-crowding; inadequate ingress and egress; inadequate drainage; or any violation of other health, fire or safety regulations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:43 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 43
546-B:43 Notice of Registration of Order.
Status: in_force

I. When a support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered, the registering tribunal of this state shall notify the nonregistering party. The notice must be accompanied by a copy of the registered order and the documents and relevant information accompanying the order. II. A notice must inform the nonregistering party: (a) That a registered order is enforceable as of the date of registration in the same manner as an order issued by a tribunal of this state; (b) That a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order must be requested within 20 days after notice unless the registered order is under RSA 546-B:53-f; (c) That failure to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order in a timely manner will result in confirmation of the order and enforcement of the order and the alleged arrearages; and (d) Of the amount of any alleged arrearages. III. If the registering party asserts that 2 or more orders are in effect, a notice must also: (a) Identify the 2 or more orders and the order alleged by the registering party to be the controlling order and the consolidated arrears, if any; (b) Notify the nonregistering party of the right to a determination of which is the controlling order; (c) State that the procedures provided in paragraph II apply to the determination of which is the controlling order; and (d) State that failure to contest the validity or enforcement of the order alleged to be the controlling order in a timely manner may result in confirmation that the order is the controlling order. IV. Upon registration of an income-withholding order for enforcement, the support enforcement agency or the registering tribunal shall notify the obligor's employer pursuant to RSA 458-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:72 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 72
669:72 Municipal Utility Commissioners.
Status: in_force

Vacancies on a board of municipal utility commissioners shall be filled by the remaining members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511-A:8 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511-A / Section 8
511-A:8 Exceptions Prior to Hearing.
Status: in_force

Upon application to the court, in exceptional circumstances, an attachment may be ordered in advance of notice to the defendant if the plaintiff establishes probable cause to the satisfaction of the court of his basic right to recovery and the amount thereof and in addition thereto the existence of any of the following: I. There is substantial danger the property sought to be attached will be damaged, destroyed, concealed, or removed from the state and placed beyond the attachment jurisdiction of the court. II. An attachment is necessary to vest quasi in rem jurisdiction of the court. III. In equity cases for specific performance of an agreement to transfer land or a unique chattel, there is imminent danger of transfer to a bona fide third party. In such land cases, as well as those to perfect a labor and materials lien under RSA 447, a writ of attachment may be filed at a registry of deeds without prior application and notice, provided said writ is in the form of a lis pendens and specifically restricts its application to the particular real estate described in the writ and the return of attachment. IV. An attachment is necessary to prevent the absolute vesting of title in a purchaser upon the imminent expiration of the notice period under a bulk sale. V. When necessary to secure an important governmental or general public interest, or when other exceptional circumstances are established to the satisfaction of the court. In all cases of attachment made ex parte the court may impose reasonable conditions thereon and a hearing shall be granted as promptly as possible upon the subsequent request of a defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-M:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-M / Section 4
332-M:4 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Any provision of gender surgery to an individual under 18 years of age is unprofessional conduct and is subject to discipline by the appropriate licensing entity or disciplinary review board with competent jurisdiction in this state. II. A minor or the parent of such minor aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may bring an action in the superior court for damages and injunctive relief against any person who has committed or attempted or threatened to commit such violation or any person who has aided or abetted the same. III. (a) A person shall bring a claim for a violation of this chapter no later than 2 years after the day the cause of action accrues. (b) An individual under 18 years of age may bring an action during their minority through a parent or next friend, and may bring an action in their own name upon reaching majority at any time from that point until 20 years after reaching the age of majority. IV. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an action under this chapter may be commenced, and relief may be granted, in a judicial proceeding without regard to whether the person commencing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies. V. In any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of this chapter, a prevailing party who establishes a violation of this chapter shall recover reasonable attorneys' fees. VI. (a) The attorney general shall have authority to bring suit to enforce compliance with this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise affect any right or authority of the attorney general, the State of New Hampshire, or any agency, officer, or employee of the state, acting under any law other than this chapter, to institute or intervene in any proceeding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-J:10 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-J / Section 10
161-J:10 Registration With Department of Justice.
Status: in_force

Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity operating an independent living retirement community in this state shall file an annual registration statement with the consumer protection bureau of the department of justice, with a copy to the department of health and human services, bureau of health facilities administration. The registration statement shall include the name and address of the independent living retirement community, the name and address of the registered agent if a corporation, and a complete description of the type of all available services. The independent living retirement community shall insure that the registration statement is available to all current and prospective residents of the community upon request.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:9-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 9-a
169-D:9-a Use of Alternative to Secure Detention.
Status: in_force

An officer may, with court approval, release a child to an alternative to secure detention as defined in RSA 169-B:2, pending the arrival of the parent, guardian, or custodian. The alternative program may release the child to the parent, guardian, or custodian upon their arrival. Any court, police, or juvenile probation and parole officer, acting in good faith pursuant to this section, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of release to an alternative to secure detention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-B:5-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-B / Section 5-a
328-B:5-a Temporary License for Massage Therapists.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall issue a temporary license to any person who has attended a massage therapy program in another state who does not currently meet the requirements for licensure, provided that he or she: (a) Is at least 21 years of age on the date of the application; (b) Has met the requirements of RSA 328-B:6, I(a) and (c); (c) Has completed a massage therapy program with a minimum of 500 educational hours; and (d) Provides documentation of practicing as a massage therapist in another state for at least one year. II. The temporary license shall be valid for only one year in order for the temporary licensee to complete any additional educational or examination requirements for a massage therapy license in accordance with RSA 328-B:4, VII(c) and the rules adopted under this chapter. III. A temporary license shall not be renewed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:29 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 29
282-A:29 Adjustment of Overpaid Benefit Account by Compromise.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may, with the approval of the attorney general, effect by written stipulation such settlement of any overpaid benefit account due under the provisions of this chapter as he or she may deem to be for the best interests of the state; and the payment of the sum so agreed upon shall be a full satisfaction of such overpaid benefit account. II. Payment by a debtor of interest, penalties, fees, and legal costs due under the provisions of this chapter totaling $50 or less may be waived by the commissioner of the department of employment security as he or she may deem to be for the best interests of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:30 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 30
422:30 Disposition of Fines.
Status: in_force

The court imposing any penalty authorized by this chapter, within 7 days of the receipt of such fine, shall forward the same to the department with an abstract of the record of any conviction of a violation of any provision of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 105:19 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 105 / Section 19
105:19 Reports of Misconduct by Law Enforcement Officers.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of this section, "misconduct" means assault, sexual assault, bribery, fraud, theft, tampering with evidence, tampering with a witness, use of a chokehold, or excessive and illegal use of force as defined by the New Hampshire criminal code. II. It shall be the duty of any law enforcement officer who observes misconduct by another law enforcement officer to notify the chief law enforcement officer in his or her department in writing immediately or as soon as is practicable after observing such misconduct. Within 7 days of receiving such notification, the chief law enforcement officer shall notify the police standards and training council of such misconduct in writing. If the chief law enforcement officer is the subject of the misconduct report, the reporting officer shall report directly to the police standards and training council. III. No discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action shall be taken against any officer for any information given or disclosed by him or her in good faith in the course of making a report of misconduct under paragraph II. IV. Any police department that receives a report of misconduct under this section shall timely conduct an investigation and reach a determination on the merits. After the investigatory entity determines that the evidence shows that the individual committed any acts of misconduct, the name of the individual and any act of misconduct shall be disclosed to the police standards and training council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:41 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 41
436:41 Expense.
Status: in_force

The cost of examination or test in such cases and the expenses of the commissioner or his agents shall be borne by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 31
170-E:31 Issuance.
Status: in_force

I. Licenses shall be issued in such form and manner as prescribed by rules adopted by the commissioner under RSA 541-A and, for foster family homes, and kinship care homes, shall be valid for 2 years from the date issued, unless revoked by the department, or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee, or subject to conditions attached to the license which provide for a shorter license period than 2 years. II. The department may provide dual licensure to a facility or child-placing agency. Such licensure shall be granted only upon application and shall be contingent upon a determination, by the appropriate licensing units consulting with each other, that the standards of both programs have been met without compromising any licensing requirements. If the licensing units are unable to agree, the final decision shall be made by the commissioner. III. Licensure for child care institutions and child-placing agencies shall be valid as follows: (a) Group homes, specialized care, and child care institutions: 3 years from the effective date of the license. (b) Child-placing agencies: 4 years from the effective date of the license. IV. The department shall make monitoring visits a minimum of once yearly each licensing period. At least one such visit during the licensing period shall not be announced in advance; however, such unannounced visit is optional for foster family homes. Clear and comprehensive records shall be maintained by the department on each licensed facility showing the dates and findings of each such visit. Such records shall be made available to the facility. If the facility is found not to be in compliance either with the statute or the rules adopted by the commissioner, a corrective action plan shall be submitted to the department. Failure to submit an acceptable plan shall result in license suspension or revocation. V. The department may issue a 6-month permit to a newly established facility for child care, or to an established facility which has changed its physical location, to allow that facility reasonable time to become eligible for full licensure. The 6-month permit may be issued immediately upon completion of the necessary licensing inspections. If the language on such permit allows it, the facility may begin operation immediately without waiting for the state office to complete the processing of the application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48:13 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48 / Section 13
48:13 Duties.
Status: in_force

The assessors, however elected, shall constitute a board of assessors for the city, who shall perform all the duties relative to taking the inventory and the appraisal of property for taxation, and in regard to the assessment and abatement of taxes and issuing warrants for the collection of the same, as are now or may hereafter be required by law of selectmen and assessors of towns; and shall have all the powers and be subject to the same liabilities, in regard to those duties, which selectmen and assessors in towns now or hereafter may have, or be subject to, in regard to the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:47 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 47
284:47 Operation of Keno Games.
Status: in_force

I. A licensee may operate keno games at its business during the business' hours of operation. II. A licensee may retain 8 percent of the proceeds from keno games. The remainder, less the administrative costs of the lottery commission and prize payouts, shall be deposited in the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39. III. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling in the past in this or any other state shall operate a keno game licensed under this subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno paraphernalia for the conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision. IV. No one under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase or redeem a keno ticket.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 6
143:6 Administration and Rulemaking.
Status: repealed

I. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. It shall be the duty of local boards of health to assist in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. II. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Licenses, license classes, and fees under RSA 143:11 and RSA 143:12. (b) Bottle sterilization and sanitation under RSA 143:16. (c) Review of plans for shellfish certificates, shellfish establishments, certificate classifications, and records required by RSA 143:22. (d) Revocation of shellfish certificates under RSA 143:23-25. (e) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under RSA 143:7-a for violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to it. (f) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine imposed under RSA 143:7-a. (g) [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:21 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 21
194:21 Joint Maintenance Agreements.
Status: in_force

I. Two or more adjoining districts in the same or different towns may make contracts with each other for establishing and maintaining jointly a high school or other public school for the benefit of their pupils, and may raise and appropriate money to carry the contracts into effect; and their school boards, acting jointly or otherwise, shall have such authority and perform such duties in relation to schools so maintained as may be provided for in the contracts. II. (a) The school boards of the component school districts shall hold at least one public hearing in each district. Reasonable notice of each hearing shall be provided no less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Upon adoption of the joint maintenance agreement by the component districts, a copy of the agreement executed by each component school board shall be submitted to the state board of education for approval. If the state board of education approves the agreement, it shall forward it to the clerks of the component school districts for submission to the voters as soon as may be reasonably possible at an annual meeting or a special meeting called for the purpose. A majority of voters present and voting in each component district shall be required for approval of the joint maintenance agreement. (b) If after review the state board of education determines that the joint maintenance agreement fails to comply with the provisions of this section, the state board shall forward written notice of its findings, including specific areas of deficiency, to the school boards of the component school districts. Such school boards shall correct any deficiencies and resubmit the agreement to the state board for review within 30 days of the state board's deficiency notice. (c) The state board shall act on all joint maintenance agreement proposals within 30 days of receipt. III. The school boards of the component school districts shall be authorized to incur indebtedness by the issuance and sale of bonds or notes, or otherwise, in the name of the joint maintenance agreement subject to approval by the legislative body of the component districts pursuant to RSA 33. The school boards of the component school districts shall be authorized to engage in collective bargaining pursuant to RSA 273-A and to hire staff in the name of the joint maintenance agreement, as may be necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 536-A:11 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 536-A / Section 11
536-A:11 Service.
Status: in_force

The levying officer shall, without delay, serve upon the defendant a copy of the writ of replevin and written undertaking, the complaint and affidavit, by delivering the same to him personally, if he can be found, or to his agent from whose possession the property is taken; or, if neither can be found, by leaving them at the usual place of abode of either with some person of suitable age and discretion; or, if neither have any known place of abode, by mailing them to their last known address.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 330-A:34 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 330-A / Section 34
330-A:34 Persons Exempted.
Status: in_force

I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit: (a) The psychotherapy activities, services, or use of official title of a person in the employ of a federal, state, county, or municipal agency, other political subdivision, or duly chartered educational institution, insofar as such activities and services are a part of the duties of such person in that salaried position. (b) The psychotherapy activities and services of a student, intern, or resident in a mental health discipline regulated by the board, who is pursuing a course of study approved by a regionally accredited degree-granting institution or at another training site approved as providing qualifying training and experience constituting a part of the supervised course of study. (c) The counseling activities and services of rabbis, priests, ministers, Christian Science practitioners, clergy, or members of religious orders when their counseling activities are within the scope of the performance of their regular or specialized ministerial duties and are performed under the auspices or sponsorship of an established and legally recognized church or denomination. (d) The psychotherapy activities and services of any other person providing mental health services as an employee of or consultant of an organization which provides clinical mental health services, employs licensed mental health practitioners, provides clinical supervision of its staff, and assumes professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for such mental health services. (e) The psychotherapy activities and services of physicians licensed under RSA 329, advanced registered nurse practitioners licensed under RSA 326-B:18, psychologists licensed under RSA 329-B, and master licensed alcohol and drug counselors licensed under RSA 330-C:16. II. This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or restrict the mental health practice activities of individuals who volunteer their services to non-profit charitable organizations and receive no remuneration for their services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311-B / Section 5
311-B:5 Qualifications; Application.
Status: repealed

The executive director shall grant licensure to any applicant who: I. Shall have attained the age of 18 years by the date the office receives the application; II. Submits professional references or recommendations that comply with other standards specified by rule, certifying that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to auction real, personal, and mixed property in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. Each such recommendation shall set forth the writer's name, address, and occupation, the extent of the writer's acquaintanceship with the applicant, the writer's familiarity with the applicant's past business experience and dealings, and any additional knowledge of the applicant's background upon which the writer bases the recommendation; III. Pays the initial licensure fee; IV. [Repealed.] V. [Repealed.] VI. Meets the eligibility standards established by the board through rulemaking; VII. Pays the examination fee if the examination is one developed or administered by the board; and VIII. Passes an examination administered by another entity and approved by the board through rulemaking.