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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-G:15-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-G / Section 15-a
162-G:15-a Action Through Business and Industrial Development Authority.
Status: in_force

I. The powers and duties granted by this chapter, unless otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, may be exercised by one or more governmental units acting through one or more business and industrial development authorities established under this section. II. The legislative bodies in one or more governmental units may establish one or more business and industrial development authorities to exercise such powers and duties in the following manner: (a) An authority shall consist of a board of directors of not less than 9 nor more than 15 members appointed for 3-year terms. If an authority is formed by a single governmental unit, a majority of the board members shall reside within the boundaries of that governmental unit. If an authority is formed by 2 or more governmental units, each such governmental unit shall be represented on the board, and a majority of the board members shall reside within the boundaries of those governmental units forming such authority. The board members from towns shall be appointed by the board of selectmen or the town council; board members from cities shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the provisions of the city charter. The terms of the initial members of any board so established shall be staggered so that 1/3, or as close to 1/3 as possible, of the board members will be appointed each year. (b) Each legislative body may provide that such municipal officers as it designates shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the board of an authority in addition to those members appointed under subparagraph (a). III. All actions by an authority under this chapter shall be authorized by resolutions of the board passed on the affirmative votes of at least 2/3 of the board members present and voting, the majority of whom shall reside within the boundaries of the governmental unit or units forming such authority. IV. Any governmental unit may form and have in operation more than one business and industrial development authority at any time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:103-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 103-b
31:103-b Cybersecurity.
Status: in_force

The governing body, or chief administrative officer or designee of any political subdivision, who knows of or suspects a cybersecurity incident within the political subdivision's information systems, or within any vendor acting as an agent of the political subdivision, shall immediately report such incident, upon discovery, and shall disclose all known information and interactions to the New Hampshire cyber integration center of the department of information technology. For purposes of this section, "cybersecurity incident" means an occurrence that actually or potentially jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system or the information processes, stores, or transmits, or that constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:50 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 50
194:50 Assessment.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving a copy of the apportionment, the selectmen shall assess upon that part of the district within their town the amount for which it is charged, and cause the same to be collected and paid to the town district in which the creditor part of the dissolved district is situated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:98 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 98
265:98 Driving on Mountain Ways.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle traveling through defiles or canyons or on mountain ways shall hold such vehicle under control and as near the right-hand edge of the way as reasonably possible and, upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 200 feet along the way, shall give audible warning with the horn of such vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:33 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 33
14:33 Dismissal.
Status: in_force

The legislative budget assistant may be dismissed at any time by vote of the fiscal committee for good cause shown in a complaint brought by the said committee. The legislative budget assistant shall be afforded due notice of any such complaint and a fair hearing before said committee before dismissal. Should the fiscal committee vote to dismiss the legislative budget assistant, the legislative budget assistant may appeal the dismissal to a special committee consisting of the house finance and senate finance committees which shall have the power to uphold or reverse the decision of the fiscal committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:31 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 31
237:31 Borrowing Power.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer is hereby authorized with the approval of the governor and council to borrow upon the credit of the state a sum not exceeding $3,000,000 for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this subdivision and for that purpose may issue bonds in the name and on behalf of the state of New Hampshire at a rate of interest to be determined by the governor and council. The maturity dates of such bonds shall be determined by the governor and council but in no case shall they be later than 30 years from the date of issue and may be redeemable before maturity at the option of the governor and council at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the governor and council prior to the issuance of the bonds. Such bonds shall contain an express guarantee which shall be deemed a contract on the part of the state that tolls will be collected in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision and RSA 237 until the date of maturity of said bonds or until sufficient money shall have accumulated to pay said bonds and the interest thereon at or prior to the dates of maturity. The bonds shall be in such form and such denominations as the governor and council shall determine, may be registerable as to both principal and interest, shall be countersigned by the governor, and shall be deemed a pledge of the full faith and credit of the state. The governor may authorize his countersignature on said bonds to be by facsimile signature. The secretary of state shall keep an account of all such bonds showing the number and amount of each, the time and date of countersigning, the date of delivery to the treasurer and the date of maturity. The state treasurer shall keep an account of each bond showing the number thereof, the name of the person to whom sold, the amount received from the same, the date of the sale and the date of maturity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-H:24 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-H / Section 24
162-H:24 Transition.
Status: in_force

On the effective date of this section, the department shall assume responsibility for all monitoring and enforcement activities under this chapter, except for proceedings opened by the committee prior to the effective date of this section, including enforcement complaints, in which case the proceeding shall continue pursuant to any existing procedural order of the committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 639-A:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 639-A / Section 1
639-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Controlled substance" means "controlled drugs" as defined by RSA 318-B:1, VI. II. "Chemical substance" means a substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of a controlled substance or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance. III. "Child" means any person under the age of 18 years. IV. "Vulnerable adult" means a person 18 years of age or older who is vulnerable, as defined in RSA 161-F:43, VII. V. "Controlled substance paraphernalia" means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances, except those possessed pursuant to a valid prescription as defined by RSA 318-B:1, XXVIII, into the human body. VI. "Controlled substance waste products" means substances, chemicals, or items of any kind used in the manufacture of controlled substances or any part of the manufacturing process, or the by-products or degradants of manufacturing controlled substances.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:81-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 81-a
236:81-a Injunctive Relief.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy provided by this subdivision or by law, the commissioner of the department of transportation may obtain a mandatory injunction to enjoin the violation of any provision of this subdivision relative to outdoor advertising control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 473:11 — NH Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 473 / Section 11
473:11 Improving Wild Land.
Status: in_force

The owner of improved land adjoining unimproved land of another, having erected a division fence, may demand and recover of the owner of such adjoining land, whenever he begins to improve the same, the value of such part of the fence as upon a division then or previously made it was his duty to build.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:27 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 27
262:27 Issuance of Citation to Resident of Reciprocating State.
Status: in_force

I. Other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a police officer making an arrest for a traffic violation shall issue a citation as appropriate to any motorist who is a resident of or holds a license issued by a reciprocating state and shall not, subject to the exceptions noted in RSA 262:27, II, require such motorist to post bail or bond to secure appearance for trial, but shall accept such motorist's personal recognizance that he will comply with the terms of such citation; provided, however, that a person so arrested shall have the right upon his request to post bail or bond in a manner provided by law and, in such case, the provisions of this subdivision shall not apply. II. No motorist shall be entitled to receive a citation under the provisions of RSA 262:27, I, nor shall any police officer issue such citation under said paragraph, if the offense for which the citation would be issued is one of the following: (a) An offense for which the issuance of a citation in lieu of a hearing or the posting of collateral or bond is prohibited by the laws of this state; or (b) An offense, the conviction of or the forfeiture of collateral for which requires the suspension or revocation of the motorist's license. III. Upon the failure of any nonresident to comply with the terms of such a traffic citation, the court having jurisdiction may issue a warrant for his arrest and he shall be subject to the penalty provisions of RSA 642:8. The court shall notify the department of the failure of the cited nonresident to appear. Said notification shall clearly identify the person arrested; describe the violation, specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; shall indicate the location of the offense, give description of vehicle involved, and show the registration or license number of the vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:17-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 17-a
657:17-a Verification of In-Person Absentee Voter.
Status: in_force

I. An absentee voter who returns his or her completed absentee ballot to the clerk's office in person shall be treated as a verified voter provided that the voter voluntarily shows the clerk a photo identification that meets the requirements of RSA 659:13. II. The clerk shall mark the absentee ballot affidavit enveloped "voter verified" and note on the clerk's list of absentee voters that the voter has been verified. The verified voter's signatures on the application for an absentee ballot shall not be compared to the voter's signature on the absentee ballot affidavit on election day. III. A voter who does not present a qualified photo identification shall not be treated as a verified voter, and his or her signatures on the application for an absentee ballot shall be compared to his or her signature on the absentee ballot affidavit on election day in the same manner as other absentee voters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 3
80:3 Notice to Director of Division of Motor Vehicles of Default in Payment.
Status: in_force

Before any collector of taxes or deputy shall notify the director of the division of motor vehicles that the resident tax of any person is unpaid, the collector or deputy shall make a demand in person or in writing by registered mail, limited to delivery to addressee only, return receipt requested, from such delinquent taxpayer or the person who is liable therefor. If such person neglects or refuses to pay the tax within 14 days, the collector may certify under the penalties of perjury upon a form provided by the director of the division of motor vehicles, containing the name and address of the taxpayer or person liable for payment of the tax and such other information as the director may require, that to the best of the collector's knowledge and belief such tax is unpaid, that demand in person or in writing by registered mail, as aforesaid, has been made and that the taxpayer or person liable for payment of the tax neglects and refuses to pay the same and request the director to take such action as may seem proper. The receipt of such certification by the director shall be sufficient evidence to require the director to revoke the registration of the person or persons named therein as provided in RSA 260:6; and until such time as evidence of payment of the tax has been furnished the director when the registration may be restored.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 1
400-A:1 Department Continued.
Status: in_force

There is continued the department of state government known as the insurance department, which shall be an independent regulatory agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 288:4 — NH Code / Title XXV / Chapter 288 / Section 4
288:4 School Holidays.
Status: in_force

I. Any school, college or university which is supported by money which is appropriated by the state or by any city, town or school district shall not be open for regular instructional purposes on Veterans Day as established in RSA 288:1 and as observed as provided in RSA 288:2. Any person who permits or authorizes such school, college or university to be open in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation. II. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph I, any school, college or university may observe either the federal Memorial Day or the state holiday on May 30. III. Any school, college or university described in paragraph I, that adopts a holiday described in RSA 288:1 shall use the name for such holiday as designated in RSA 288:1 with respect to any official communication, publication, document, or calendars.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:65 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 65
659:65 Defective Ballots.
Status: in_force

A ballot shall be regarded as defective in whole or in part and shall not be counted in whole or in part as follows: I. A ballot shall be regarded as defective in whole and shall not be counted in whole if either or both of the following conditions exist: (a) The ballot does not have printed upon it the official endorsement in accordance with RSA 656:17, unless it has been prepared in accordance with RSA 658:35. (b) No count of the ballot for any office received a majority vote of the election officials as provided in RSA 659:64. II. A ballot shall be regarded as defective in part and that part shall not be tabulated if either or both of the following conditions exist: (a) No count of the ballot for one or more (but less than all) offices received a majority vote of the election officials as provided in RSA 659:64, but the count of the ballot for the other offices results in no disagreement or can be agreed on by majority vote as provided in RSA 659:64. (b) The ballot has attached to it an adhesive slip, sticker, or paster not prepared in accordance with RSA 656:21 in the space for any office, but the rest of the ballot admits to counting as provided in subparagraph II(a).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:41 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 41
72:41 Proration.
Status: in_force

If any entitled person or persons shall own a fractional interest in residential real estate, each such entitled person shall be granted exemption for the blind under RSA 72:37, the disabled under RSA 72:37-b, the deaf or severely hearing impaired under RSA 72:38-b, or the elderly under RSA 72:39-b, in proportion to his or her interest therein with other persons so entitled, but in no case shall the total exemption to all persons so entitled exceed the amount provided in RSA 72:37, 72:37-b, 72:38-b, or 72:39-b.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 338:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 338 / Section 4
338:4 Contracts Deemed Bets.
Status: in_force

Any contract or agreement for the purchase, sale, loan, payment, or use of money or property, real or personal, the terms of which are made to depend upon, or are to be varied or affected by, any uncertain event in which the parties have no interest except that created by such contract or agreement shall be deemed a bet or wager.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:106 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 106
261:106 Additional Business Locations.
Status: in_force

If a manufacturer or dealer has an established place of business or agency in more than one city or town he shall secure a separate certificate of registration for each such place of business or agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:25 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 25
412:25 Advisory Organizations; Filing Requirements.
Status: in_force

Every advisory organization shall file with the commissioner before the effective date every statistical plan, all prospective loss costs, provisions for special assessments and all supplementary rating information and every change or amendment or modification of any of the foregoing proposed for use in this state. Such filings shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 400-A:29, VI(d) and (e), RSA 412:16, and RSA 412:19 and other provisions of this chapter relating to filings made by insurers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-C:3 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-C / Section 3
310-C:3 Prohibited Conduct.
Status: in_force

A person certified by the board under this chapter, shall, after a hearing, be subject to disciplinary action as provided in RSA 310-C:13 for being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, or federal court, of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, bribery, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, sexual crimes, drug distribution, arson, physical violence, or any similar offense or offenses; provided that, for the purposes of this section being convicted shall include all instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction, and all proceedings in which the sentence has been deferred or suspended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 529:3 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 529 / Section 3
529:3 Neglect to Appoint.
Status: in_force

If the debtor, on due notice, neglects to appoint an appraiser, or does not reside in the county or within twenty miles of the property to be appraised, the officer shall appoint an appraiser for him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:61 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 61
259:61 Motor Vehicle Liability Policy.
Status: in_force

"Motor vehicle liability policy" shall mean a policy of liability insurance which provides: I. Indemnity for or protection to the insured and any person responsible to the insured for the operation of the insured's motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer who has obtained possession or control thereof with the insured's express or implied consent, against loss by reason of the liability to pay damages to others for damage to property, except property of others in charge of the insured or his or her employees, or bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, accidentally sustained during the term of said policy by any person other than the insured, or employees of the insured actually operating the motor vehicle or such other persons who are entitled to payments or benefits under the provisions of any workers' compensation act arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance, control, or use within the limits of the United States of America, its territories or possessions, and the Dominion of Canada of such motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer, to the amount or limit of at least $25,000 on account of injury to or death of any one person, and subject to such limit as respects injury or death of one person, of at least $50,000 on account of any one accident resulting in injury to or death of more than one person, and at least $25,000 for damage to property of others, as herein provided, or a binder pending the issuance of such a policy or an existing policy, as defined in RSA 264:14, RSA 264:18, and RSA 264:19. II. Which further provides indemnity for or protection to the named insured, any relative of the named insured by marriage, blood, or adoption who is a resident of the same household, or any domestic servant acting within the scope of the employment of any such named or resident insured from liability as a result of accidents which occur within the limits of the United States of America, its territories or possessions, and the Dominion of Canada due to the operation of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer not owned in whole or in part by such insured; provided, however, the insurance afforded under this paragraph applies only if no other valid and collectible insurance is available to the insured. III. The coverages described in paragraphs I and II, except as to the minimum financial responsibility limits, shall not apply to any insured operator whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked if the applicable motor vehicle liability policy so provides. Coverage under RSA 264:15 or RSA 264:16 shall not apply to any insured operator whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked if the applicable motor vehicle liability policy so provides. IV. The minimum coverage requirements described in paragraphs I and II and in RSA 264:15 and RSA 264:16 shall not apply to any tractor with a farm tractor registration if an insured, at the insured's election, purchases a liability policy other than a motor vehicle policy to cover the tractor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:15 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 15
33:15 Regularity Presumed.
Status: in_force

All bonds or notes purporting to be issued under authority of this chapter, and executed as hereinbefore provided, shall, in favor of bona fide holders, be conclusively presumed to have been duly and regularly authorized and issued in accordance with the provisions herein contained, and no such holder thereof shall be obliged to see the propriety of the purpose of the issue, to the regularity of any of the proceedings relating thereto, or to the application of the proceeds thereof. Said bonds or notes shall be negotiable in all respects and to the same extent as other securities negotiable by the law merchant except as herein otherwise provided. Any of such bonds or notes, if properly executed by officers of the municipality in office on the date of execution, shall be valid and binding according to their terms notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor such officers shall have ceased to be officers of the municipality.