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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-C:7 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-C / Section 7
162-C:7 Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

The council shall oversee, direct, and expend funds in the monitoring endowment of the former New Hampshire land conservation investment program in accordance with the purposes of this subdivision and RSA 227-M:12. This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to draw upon funds for the administrative costs of the endowment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:17 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 17
412:17 Cancellation Because of Age; Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No insurance company authorized to transact business in this state, which insures against loss by reason of the liability to pay damages to others for damage to property or bodily injury including death, arising from the operation, maintenance, or use of motor vehicles within this state, shall cancel, reduce liability limits, refuse to renew, or increase the premium of any such motor vehicle policy for the sole reason that the person to whom such policy has been issued has reached a certain age. The provisions of this section shall not apply to an increase or decrease of the premiums for such policies for any particular age group if a statewide classification system approved by the insurance commissioner is adopted for such drivers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:10 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 10
669:10 Term of Office.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided, the term of office of any officer elected under this chapter shall begin upon his election and qualification for office and shall end upon the election and qualification of his successor. II. No person shall assume a town office until after the time period for requesting a recount is over. If a recount is requested for a town office, no person shall assume that office until after the recount is completed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-C:2 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-C / Section 2
147-C:2 Notification; Review Committee.
Status: in_force

I. When the department receives an application for a new hazardous waste facility, the department shall immediately notify the governing body of the municipality in which the facility is proposed to be located. This requirement shall apply to permit applications for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. A copy of the application shall accompany the notification. II. Upon receipt of this notice, the governing body may appoint a municipal hazardous waste facility review committee. Members of the committee shall be appointed by a majority vote of the governing body.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 180:1 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 180 / Section 1
180:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

I. "Beverage distributors agreement" means a commercial relationship, not necessarily in writing, of definite or indefinite duration, between a beverage manufacturer license holder, brew pub, or beverage vendor, and a wholesale distributor, pursuant to which the wholesale distributor has been authorized to distribute one or more of the brewer's brands of beverages. A beverage distributors agreement shall not be considered to be a franchise relationship. The performance or accomplishment of any of the following acts shall constitute prima facie evidence of an agreement: (a) The shipment or preparation for shipment of fermented malt beverages by any beverage manufacturer, beverage vendor, or its agents to a wholesale distributor within this state; (b) The acceptance of any order for fermented malt beverages by any brew pub, beverage manufacturer, beverage vendor, or its agents to a wholesale distributor within this state; or (c) The payment by a wholesale distributor and the acceptance of payment by any beverage manufacturer, brew pub, beverage vendor, or its agent or the shipment of an order for beverages intended for sale within this state. II. "Beverage sales territory" means the area of primary sales responsibility expressly or impliedly designated by any agreement between a wholesale distributor and a brew pub, beverage manufacturer, or beverage vendor for the brand or label of a beverage manufacturer or brew pub, or an area designated in a filing with the state liquor commission for self-distribution by a brew pub or beverage manufacturer. III. "Good cause" means the failure by any party to an agreement, without reasonable excuse or justification, to comply substantially with an essential and reasonable requirement imposed by either party. IV. "Wholesale distributor licensee" means any person offering beverages for sale or resale to retailers without regard to whether the business of the person is conducted under the terms of an agreement with a beverage manufacturer, brew pub, or beverage vendor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:43-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 43-b
259:43-b Interlock Service Provider.
Status: in_force

An approved interlock service provider means an entity that installs, services, calibrates, monitors, and provides reports as required by RSA 265-A:36, VI(c) who is approved by the commissioner of the department of safety to do so; no person shall provide any of the services of an approved interlock service provider without such prior approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:30 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 30
104:30 Clerk Hire.
Status: in_force

The sheriff of Hillsborough county shall employ such clerk hire as he deems necessary. The salaries of said clerk or clerks shall be paid by the county, provided, however, that the amount of salaries so paid shall not exceed the amount appropriated by the county delegation for said clerk hire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 119:1 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 119 / Section 1
119:1 Establishment.
Status: in_force

I. There is established in this state a home known as the New Hampshire veterans' home for the support, care, and treatment of veterans who have served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States as defined by 38 U.S.C. section 101, or in reserve units or in the New Hampshire army or air national guard, and have been honorably discharged therefrom. Except as provided in paragraph II, the veteran shall have been a resident of the state of New Hampshire for at least one year next preceding the veteran's application. II. The one-year residency requirement shall be waived for the following veterans: (a) A veteran whose DD214 certificate or any document used by the veterans' home for admission states a New Hampshire address as his or her home of record upon discharge from active duty. (b) An active duty veteran who has a New Hampshire address as his or her home of record and who is being discharged directly from a medical facility. III. The care of veterans under this section includes nursing care, assisted living, domiciliary, day care, dementia, chemical dependency and psychiatric services, and other related services and programs for any veteran otherwise eligible for admittance. Such services and programs shall be provided at the veterans' home or contracted through other organizations and facilities, both within and outside of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:13-b — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 13-b
540:13-b Evidence of Intent to Retaliate.
Status: in_force

Unless the court finds that the act of the tenant in making a report or complaint or in initiating an action or in organizing relative to alleged violations by a landlord was primarily intended to prevent any eviction, a rebuttable presumption that such possessory action was in retaliation of the tenant's action shall be created when any possessory action, increase in rent or any substantial alteration in the terms of the tenancy is instituted by a landlord within 6 months after: I. The landlord received notice of any such alleged violation provided that: (a) The tenant mailed, gave in hand to, or left at the abode of the landlord notice of the report or complaint of the alleged violation; or (b) The landlord received notice of the complaint or report from the board, agency or authority; or II. The landlord completed repairs or otherwise successfully remedied such violation; or III. The landlord received notice that the tenant had initiated an action pursuant to RSA 540-A; or IV. The discovery by the landlord of activity protected by RSA 540:13-a, III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:21 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 21
104:21 Liability to Creditor.
Status: in_force

Any sheriff, deputy sheriff or constable who refuses or neglects, on demand, to pay to an execution creditor any money received by him on the execution for the creditor, shall pay 5 times the lawful interest thereon for the time he detains it after demand.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:3 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 3
671:3 Term of Office.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, the term of any officer elected under the provisions of this chapter shall begin upon the officer's election and qualification for office and shall end upon the election and qualification of the officer's successor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:31 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 31
422:31 Fees.
Status: repealed

The department is hereby authorized to collect the following fees for the issuance of registration certificates and for rendering certain services. I. [Repealed.] II. [Repealed.] III. An aircraft operating fee for each aircraft for which a state registration certificate is required. The amount of the fee for an antique aircraft, glider, or experimental aircraft shall be $100. The amount of the fee for all other aircraft shall be based on the maximum certificated gross weight of the aircraft, as follows: 0-3,000 lbs. $ 100 3,001-8,000 lbs. $ 250 8,001-12,500 lbs. $2,500 more than 12,500 lbs. $3,500 IV. For each transfer of an aircraft registration certificate from an aircraft sold or destroyed to another aircraft owned by the same person, $10. V. For rendering engineering and other services in connection with aeronautical activities and plans contemplated by this chapter, and RSA 424:3, the expense involved for personal services and expenses of the department. VI. For each aircraft dealer's registration certificate for ferrying and demonstration purposes, $350. VII. For each commercial aviation operator certificate, $48. VIII. The division may issue a certified copy of any certificate of registration or registration decal which may have been lost or mutilated, upon the written request of the person entitled to the certified copy and the payment of a fee of $10. IX. If any person tenders a payment to the division in excess of the sum lawfully due, and the overpayment is less than $5, the department may, in its discretion, disregard the overpayment if the cost to the state to refund the overpayment would exceed the amount involved. X. A credit card use convenience fee may be charged in addition to the required aircraft operating fee for each transaction, which the department is authorized to use towards the credit card fees incurred.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:56-g — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 56-g
263:56-g Suspension or Revocation in Another Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of official notice, in any form which the director deems appropriate, including electronic transmissions, that a driver licensed by the state of New Hampshire, or any applicant for a driver's license in the state of New Hampshire, has had a driver's license or right to operate suspended or revoked in another state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a province or territory of Canada, the director shall not issue a license to the person and, if a license has already been issued, the director shall notify the driver in writing by first class mail that the driver's license may be suspended or revoked on the date which is 30 days from the date of notification unless the driver requests an administrative hearing before the suspension or revocation takes effect. A request for a hearing shall be in writing. A request for a hearing received by the division more than 30 days from the date the notice was issued shall be denied as untimely. If the other state, territory, possession, district, commonwealth, or province has reinstated or subsequently reinstates the license or right to operate of the person, he or she may apply to the director for reinstatement of the license in the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 172-B:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 172-B / Section 4
172-B:4 Laws Relating to Intoxication.
Status: in_force

I. No political subdivision of the state may adopt or enforce an ordinance or bylaw having the force of law that includes being found in an intoxicated condition as one of the elements of the offense giving rise to a criminal or civil penalty. No political subdivision may interpret or apply any law of general application to circumvent this provision. II. Nothing in this section affects any law or rule against operating a motor vehicle or other machinery under the influence of alcohol or possession or use of alcoholic beverages at stated times and places or by a particular class of persons. III. This section does not make intoxication or incapacitation as defined in RSA 172-B:1 an excuse or defense for any criminal act. Nothing contained herein shall change current law relative to insanity as a defense for any criminal act. IV. This section does not relieve any person from civil liability for any injury to persons or property caused by that person while intoxicated or incapacitated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:10 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 10
232:10 Evidence.
Status: in_force

The commissioners may admit or reject any evidence offered; and there shall be no appeal from their findings on the matter of occasion for the laying out of the highway or alteration thereof in the absence of fraud or gross mistake.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:22-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 22-a
21-I:22-a Request for Purchases and Request for Quotes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 21-I:18, every request for purchases (RFP), request for quotes (RFQ) or other procurement which is greater than $35,000 that is undertaken by the state or by a state agency as defined in RSA 21-I:11, II(b), including those agencies referenced in RSA 21-I:18, shall contain within the body of the document the objective criteria by which each submission will be reviewed, if there are particular requirements that will receive more weight in the review of the submission, and the standards upon which any award will be based.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:13 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 13
260:13 Procedure by Director.
Status: in_force

In the administration of the laws and rules relative to motor vehicles, and to the drivers and the driving thereof, the director may summon witnesses in behalf of the state, and may administer oaths and take testimony. He may also cause depositions to be taken, and may order the production of books, papers, agreements and documents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:48 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 48
232:48 Collection of Tax.
Status: in_force

The same proceedings shall be had in the collection of such tax as are prescribed for the collection of taxes in unorganized places.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-C:13 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-C / Section 13
125-C:13 Criteria for Denial; Suspension or Revocation; Modification.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall deny an application for any permit or authorization if, on the basis of evidence available to the commissioner, the commissioner determines: (a) That the device or non-Title V source for which the permit or authorization is sought will result in a violation of any standard or rule in force under this chapter; or (b) That the device or non-Title V source will contribute disproportionately to pollution of the air in comparison with other similar sources able to perform the same function that are currently available; or (c) That the device or non-Title V source is located in a "clean air" area designated by state or federal rules or regulations and will or is reasonably likely to cause significant deterioration of the existing air quality in a part of the area. II. The commissioner may suspend or revoke any permit or authorization issued hereunder if, following a hearing, the commissioner determines: (a) That the permit holder or registrant has committed a violation of this chapter or any rule, order, or permit conditions in force and applicable to it; or (b) That emissions from the device or non-Title V source to which the permit applies, alone or in conjunction with other sources of the same pollutants, presents an immediate danger to the public health. III. The commissioner may order modification of any source of air pollution holding a valid permit issued under this chapter in the event that the commissioner determines, following a hearing: (a) That the device or non-Title V source to which the permit applies fails to meet existing emission limits established by state or federal rule or regulation; (b) That the device or non-Title V source is resulting or is reasonably likely to result in a violation of an air quality standard in force. IV. The commissioner may terminate, modify, revoke, or reissue for cause any permit or authorization issued to an affected source prior to expiration of such permit consistent with the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:174 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 174
310-A:174 Disciplinary Action.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon his or her own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the executive director has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds therefor. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this subdivision. (b) The practice of court reporting using a reporting method for which the person is not licensed. (c) Conviction of a felony. (d) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession. (e) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes. (f) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him or her unfit to practice under this subdivision. (g) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision. (h) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision. (i) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated. III. The executive director may take disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways: (a) By reprimand. (b) By suspension, limitation, or restriction of license for a period of up to 5 years. (c) By revocation of license. (d) By requiring the person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which he or she has been found deficient. (e) By assessing administrative fines in amounts established by the executive director which shall not exceed $2,000 per offense, or, in the case of continuing offenses, $200 for each day up to a total not exceeding $2,000.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-M:49 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-M / Section 49
149-M:49 Priorities.
Status: in_force

Considerations for determining eligibility for assistance shall be as follows, in order of highest to lowest priority: I. Facilities with closure plans that have been approved and are ready for construction, and within this group the priority shall be as follows: (a) Facility poses an immediate risk to human health. (b) Facility poses a potential risk to human health. (c) Facility has an identified high level source of contamination. (d) Facility has an identified surface water or air quality impact. (e) Facility has an approved closure plan ready for construction. II. Facilities with closure plans that have been deemed complete, and within this group the priority shall be as follows: (a) Facility poses an immediate risk to human health. (b) Facility poses a potential risk to human health. (c) Facility has an identified high level source of contamination. (d) Facility has an identified surface water or air quality impact. (e) Facility has a closure plan that has been deemed complete. III. Facilities for which hydrogeological investigations or engineering reports have been initiated in accordance with a work plan approved by the department, which have obtained a groundwater permit, if required, and which are actively in the process of having a closure system designed. IV. Facilities for which hydrogeological investigations or engineering reports have been initiated in accordance with an approved workscope and for which closure is actively being pursued. V. Facilities which show high concentrations of groundwater impact in an area where drinking water is drawn from the groundwater, and an alternative water supply is not available. VI. Facilities which show high concentrations of groundwater impact in an area where drinking water is drawn from the groundwater, and an alternative water supply is available. VII. Facilities which show low concentrations of groundwater contamination in an area where drinking water is drawn from the groundwater, and an alternative water supply is not available.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:10.03 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 10.03
293-A:10.03 Amendment by Board of Directors and Shareholders.
Status: in_force

If a corporation has issued shares, an amendment to the articles of incorporation shall be adopted in the following manner: (a) The proposed amendment must be adopted by the board of directors. (b) Except as provided in RSA 293-A:10.05, RSA 293-A:10.07, and RSA 293-A:10.08, after adopting the proposed amendment the board of directors must submit the amendment to the shareholders for their approval. The board of directors must also submit to the shareholders a recommendation that the shareholders approve the amendment, unless (i) the board of directors makes a determination that because of conflicts of interest or other special circumstances it should not make such a recommendation, or (ii) RSA 293-A:8.26 applies. If (i) or (ii) applies, the board must describe to the shareholders with reasonable specificity the basis for so proceeding. (c) The board of directors may condition its recommendation of the amendment to the shareholders on any basis. (d) If the amendment is required to be approved by the shareholders, and the approval is to be given at a meeting, the corporation must notify each shareholder, whether or not entitled to vote, of the meeting of shareholders at which the amendment is to be submitted for approval. The notice must state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider the amendment and must contain or be accompanied by a copy of the proposed amendment. (e) Unless the articles of incorporation, or the board of directors acting pursuant to subsection (c), require a greater vote or a greater number of shares to be present, approval of the amendment shall require the approval of the shareholders at a meeting at which a quorum consisting of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the amendment exists, and, if any class or series of shares is entitled to vote as a separate group on the amendment, except as provided in RSA 291-A:10.04(c), the approval of each such separate voting group at a meeting at which a quorum of the voting group consisting of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the amendment by that voting group exists.