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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:11-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 11-b
21-I:11-b Identical Qualified Lowest Bids, Proposals, or Quotations.
Status: in_force

I. The purpose of this section is to promote procurement practices and procedures which the general court believes will improve the state's procurement process while at the same time establishing a vendor selection procedure which, among other things, is specifically geared toward reducing unemployment and stimulating economic growth in this state. II. To promote business in this state, when qualified lowest bids, proposals, or quotations are received by the division of procurement and support services at the same price, the division's selection or recommendation for selection shall, if the process is not cancelled by the state, be made by drawing lots, provided, however, that if only one of the vendors offering that price has a principal place of business in New Hampshire, that vendor shall, if the process is not cancelled by the state, be selected or recommended for selection. When qualified lowest bids, proposals, or quotations are received at the same price from more than one vendor which has a principal place of business in New Hampshire, selection or recommendation for selection shall, if the process is not cancelled by the state, be made by drawing lots from among the vendors with a principal place of business in New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:15 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 15
193:15 Penalty for Unauthorized Attendance, etc.
Status: in_force

Any pupil who, after notice, attends or visits a school which the pupil has no right to attend, or interrupts or disturbs such school, shall for the first offense be guilty of a violation, and shall for any subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:26 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 26
487:26 Grant Program Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established a grant program to be administered by the department of environmental services for the allocation of money to state agencies, non-profit organizations, and municipalities or political subdivisions of the state which seek to administer a milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program, and to institutions of higher learning which seek to conduct research on milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants remediation techniques. The grant program shall be funded by the portion of the lake restoration and preservation fund, established in RSA 487:25, and allocated to the milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program. Approximately 3/4 of the moneys distributed from the fund to the milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program shall be allocated for the purposes of milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention and the remainder shall be allocated to milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants remediation research, as appropriate, based on grant requests. Of the moneys in the milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program, the moneys allocated specifically for the purposes of the milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention shall be distributed upon approval of the commissioner of the department of environmental services and the commissioner of safety. Of the moneys in the milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants prevention program, the moneys allocated specifically for the purposes of milfoil and other exotic aquatic plants remediation research shall be distributed upon approval of the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:5 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 5
671:5 Auditors.
Status: in_force

At each district election, each district which is not a cooperative school district as defined in RSA 195:1 shall elect one or more auditors. In a district voting to elect 2 or more auditors, their terms shall be staggered so that one auditor shall be elected each year for a term of office of the same number of years as there are auditors; provided, however, that, in the first year, the auditors shall be chosen for varying terms so that the term of one auditor shall expire in the next succeeding year, the term of the second auditor, the next year, and so on for the number of years as there are number of auditors. When voters of the district direct the school board to request an audit by independent public accountants from outside the district, they shall not be required to choose auditors for the year covered by said audit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:2-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 2-a
9:2-a Transmission to the Legislature; Changes to Statutory Law.
Status: in_force

Not later than February 15 of the first year of each biennial legislative session, the governor shall transmit to the legislature a document to be known as the trailer bill containing any changes to statutory law deemed necessary for the ensuing biennium. This document shall be separate from the document known as the budget as provided in RSA 9:2 and shall not be considered a budget bill as provided in part II, article 18-a of the New Hampshire constitution. This document shall be available in printed format and at least one electronic computer file format in common use at the time and shall be publicly posted on the department of administrative services' website on the date of the transmittal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 8
173-B:8 Notification.
Status: in_force

I. A copy of any order made under this chapter which prohibits any person from abusing another shall be promptly transmitted to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to enforce such order. II. Temporary orders shall be promptly served on the defendant by a peace officer. Subsequent orders shall be sent to the defendant's last address of record. The defendant shall be responsible for informing the court of any changes of address. Law enforcement agencies shall establish procedures whereby a peace officer at the scene of an alleged violation of such an order may be informed of the existence and terms of such order. III. Any court-ordered changes or modifications of the order shall be effective upon issuance of such changes or modifications, and shall be mailed or otherwise provided to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and transmitted to the department of safety within 24 hours of the entry of such changes or modifications.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:174 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 174
282-A:174 Reservation of Right to Amend or Repeal.
Status: in_force

The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time; and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this chapter at any time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:6 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 6
14:6 Roll of the House.
Status: in_force

The clerk of the house of representatives shall prepare a roll of members elected, for use in its organization, and shall place upon it only the names of those who present certificates of election issued in conformity to law; and if certificates are presented for more representatives than any town or ward is entitled to, the clerk shall not enter any name on said roll from such town or ward until the house, after organization, so orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 505:10 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 505 / Section 10
505:10 Disposal of Proceeds.
Status: in_force

The reporter shall pay each month to the state treasurer all money received from the sale of reports or from any subscription service developed for delivery of the reports.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422-B:14 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422-B / Section 14
422-B:14 Orders.
Status: in_force

In any instance where the department learns or has reasonable grounds to believe that any person is erecting or adding to a structure that would be subject to the provisions hereof but concerning which no application for a permit has been filed, it may on its own motion issue an order to such person to appear before the department and show cause why an application for a permit to erect or add to the structure need not be obtained. A date for a hearing thereon shall be set out in such order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:22-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 22-a
231:22-a Reclassifying a Class VI Highway.
Status: in_force

I. A class VI highway or portion thereof may be reclassified by vote of the town as a class V highway, or as a class IV highway if located within the compact sections of cities and towns as set forth in RSA 229:5, IV and V. II. The warrant article for such a reclassification may be inserted either by the selectmen pursuant to RSA 39:2, or by petition pursuant to RSA 39:3. The reclassification shall become effective upon a majority vote of the registered voters present and voting at any annual or special meeting, or at such later time as may be specified by vote of the meeting. III. Any class VI highway may be made subject to reclassification under this section, regardless of whether such class VI status resulted from a layout pursuant to RSA 231:21, a discontinuance subject to gates and bars pursuant to RSA 231:45, or by the failure of the town to maintain and repair such highway in suitable condition for travel thereon for 5 successive years or more as set forth in RSA 229:5, VII. IV. A town meeting vote to reclassify a class VI highway under this section may provide that the highway be conditionally reclassified upon compliance with betterment assessments, as provided in RSA 231:28-33, even if such condition was not stated as part of the warrant article. The public hearing required by RSA 231:28 shall be held within 90 days of such a vote, or within such longer period as the vote may specify. The owners of property abutting or served by the highway shall have the same rights and remedies as provided in RSA 231:28-33, including the right to submit, within 10 days following the public hearing, a petition not to conditionally reclassify the highway. The costs assessed against the owners by the selectmen shall not reflect construction standards any higher or more stringent than those reflected in the best town highway giving access to the highway or portion thereof being reclassified. However, this paragraph shall not be deemed to limit the authority of the planning board to impose more stringent construction standards as a condition of approving new development. V. This section shall not be deemed to limit the authority of the selectmen to layout an existing class VI highway as a class IV or V highway upon petition pursuant to RSA 231:8. This section shall not affect the classification of any highway which has been reclassified by other means prior to June 18, 1990.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-F:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-F / Section 1
147-F:1 Findings and Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. The general court finds that it is in the public interest to encourage the redevelopment of industrial, commercial, residential and other properties that have been subject to environmental contamination. The strict liability imposed on owners and operators of contaminated property under existing environmental statutes has had the unintended result of discouraging the repurchase and reuse of some contaminated properties. These properties, often referred to as brownfields, are therefore frequently abandoned or underused. The general court also finds that it is appropriate to consider the risk posed by the contamination to human health and the environment in light of enforceable restrictions on the future use of the property when establishing cleanup goals for a contaminated property. II. The purpose of this chapter is to give incentives to parties interested in the redevelopment of contaminated properties by facilitating the remedial process and by providing comprehensive liability protection to parties who assume responsibility for property remediation without preexisting liability for cleanup or whose existing liability is premised solely upon their status as an owner under strict liability statutes. III. It is the further intent of this chapter to expedite the voluntary cleanup of all contaminated properties by application of the remedial process and approach provided herein where the contaminated property or party conducting the remediation does not qualify for comprehensive liability protection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-F:5 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-F / Section 5
507-F:5 Reckless Service of Alcoholic Beverages.
Status: in_force

I. A person who becomes intoxicated may bring an action against a defendant for serving alcoholic beverages only when the server of such beverages is reckless. The service of alcoholic beverages is reckless when a defendant intentionally serves alcoholic beverages to a person when the server knows, or a reasonable person in his position should have known, that such service creates an unreasonable risk of physical harm to the drinker or to others that is substantially greater than that which is necessary to make his conduct negligent. II. A defendant who recklessly provides alcoholic beverages to another is liable for resulting damages. III. Specific serving practices that are admissible as evidence of reckless conduct include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Active encouragement of intoxicated persons to consume substantial amounts of alcoholic beverages. (b) Service of alcoholic beverages to a person, 16 years of age or under, when the server knows or should reasonably know the patron's age. (c) Service of alcoholic beverages to a patron that is so continuous and excessive that it creates a substantial risk of death by alcohol poisoning. (d) The active assistance by a defendant of a patron into a motor vehicle when the patron is so intoxicated that such assistance is required, and the defendant knows or should know that the intoxicated person intends to operate the motor vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:53 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 53
568:53 Time, etc.
Status: in_force

Appeals in cases of insolvency shall be claimed within 30 days from the rendering of the decision and shall be taken in the same manner and governed by the same rules of procedure as in cases of other appeals from decrees of the judge of probate, except as provided in RSA 568:54.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292-B / Section 7
292-B:7 Reviewing Compliance.
Status: in_force

Compliance with this chapter is determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time a decision is made or action is taken, and not by hindsight.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:108 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 108
259:108 Tractor.
Status: in_force

"Tractor" shall mean: any self-propelled vehicle designed or used for agricultural purposes or as a traveling power plant or for drawing other vehicles, but having no provision for carrying a load other than attached implements such as snowplows, tool boxes, or bucket loaders, but shall not include vehicles used for recreational purposes or agricultural/industrial utility vehicles as defined in RSA 259:2-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:21 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 21
126-A:21 Standards for Fire Safety.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding RSA 153:5, 153:10-b, or any law to the contrary, the fire code applicable to single family dwellings, as defined in RSA 153:1, X, or, where applicable, single rental units in multi-unit dwellings, as defined in RSA 153:1, IX-a and VI, respectively, shall be the fire code applied by the state fire marshal and local fire departments to community living facilities housing 3 or fewer clients.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 357-D:10 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 357-D / Section 10
357-D:10 Costs and Attorney's Fees.
Status: in_force

In any action by a consumer against the manufacturer or distributor of a motor vehicle based upon the alleged breach of an express warranty made in connection with the sale or lease of such motor vehicle, the court, in its discretion, may award to the plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney's fees. If the court determines that the action was brought with no substantial justification, it may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:1 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 1
455:1 Appointment.
Status: in_force

Notaries public shall be appointed by the governor, with advice and consent of the executive council, and shall be commissioned for 5 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-A:39 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-A / Section 39
541-A:39 Notice to Municipalities.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to any other requirements imposed by this chapter, each agency shall give notice to and afford all affected municipalities reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or comments with respect to the issuance of a permit, license, or any action within its boundaries that directly affects the municipality. Such actions shall include those which may have an effect on land use, land development, or transportation; those which would result in the operation of a business; or those which would have an immediate fiscal impact on the municipality or require the provision of additional municipal services. II. Each agency shall give notice by first class mail to the town or city clerk. III. In the event of emergency circumstances which require prompt attention, prior notice or opportunity to comment shall not be required. However, notice contemporaneous with the action shall be required. IV. This section shall not apply to the issuance of professional or occupational licenses unless such issuance also results in actions meeting the criteria set forth in paragraph I. This section shall not apply to reissuance or renewal of licenses or permits issued prior to August 23, 1985.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 427:23 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 427 / Section 23
427:23 Revocation or Suspension of Inspection Service.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may for a period of time or indefinitely, as he or she deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subdivision, refuse to register, revoke, or suspend a registration of an establishment when he or she determines that such applicant or registrant is unfit to engage in any business requiring inspection under RSA 427:2-16 because the applicant or registrant, or anyone responsibly connected with the applicant or registrant, has been convicted in any federal or state court of: (a) Any felony, or (b) More than one violation of any law, other than a felony, based upon the acquiring, handling, or distributing of unwholesome, mislabeled, or deceptively packaged food or upon fraud in connection with transactions in food. II. For the purpose of this section, a person shall be deemed to be responsibly connected with the business if he or she is a partner, officer, director, holder, or owner of 10 percent or more of its voting stock or employee in a managerial or executive capacity. III. The determination and order of the commissioner with respect to responsible business connections under this section shall be final and conclusive, unless the affected applicant for or recipient of inspection service files application for judicial review within 30 days after the effective date of such order in the appropriate court as provided in RSA 427:26. Judicial review of any such order shall be upon the record upon which the determination and order are based.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:15-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 15-a
194:15-a Lord's Prayer in Public Elementary Schools.
Status: in_force

As an affirmation of the freedom of religion in this country, a school district may authorize the recitation of the traditional Lord's prayer in public elementary schools. Pupil participation in the recitation of the prayer shall be voluntary. Pupils shall be reminded that this Lord's prayer is the prayer our pilgrim fathers recited when they came to this country in their search for freedom. Pupils shall be informed that these exercises are not meant to influence an individual's personal religious beliefs in any manner. The exercises shall be conducted so that pupils shall learn of our great freedoms, which freedoms include the freedom of religion and are symbolized by the recitation of the Lord's prayer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:37 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 37
200:37 Medical Examination of School Bus Operators.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 200:36, before employing any person as a school bus operator, the town or city governing body which pays for such transportation shall require that such person submit a certificate signed by a licensed physician setting forth the physician's findings as a result of the examination to determine the physical condition of drivers in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 391.41-391.49. Such certificate shall be submitted to the local governing body prior to the commencement of such employment, which shall retain a copy of such certification. Every 2 years thereafter, either prior to the commencement of the school year or prior to the reemployment of such person as a school bus operator, such governing body shall require submission of a like certificate, except that school bus operators attaining the age of 70 shall be required to undergo an annual examination and to submit a certificate annually.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329:17-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329 / Section 17-b
329:17-b Injunction.
Status: in_force

The board may petition the superior court for an injunction to restrain the practice of medicine, as defined in RSA 329:1, by any person other than a licensed physician or such other persons as are specifically excepted from RSA 329. In such proceedings the board shall be represented by the attorney general, and such petition may be filed in the superior court for the county in which the defendant named therein resides, or, if such defendant is a nonresident, then in the superior court for any county in which the named defendant does business. The petition for such injunction or the issuance thereof shall be in addition to, and shall not relieve any such person from, criminal prosecution. In connection with any such petition for an injunction, it shall not be necessary to prove an adequate remedy at law does not exist.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:84 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 84
21-I:84 General Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

The department of administrative services is further authorized to: I. Exercise such general supervision over standards of operation and maintenance of state-owned buildings, except state armories and military reservations, and fixed plant equipment as was formerly the function of the executive officers of the using agencies or institutions or the department of transportation, division of public works, and except as otherwise provided by law. II. Coordinate long range capital planning to meet the needs of the state, as may be requested by the governor and council and subject to their approval. III. Operate all public works, not otherwise assigned. IV. Assist any using agency or institution of the state in the acquisition of lands for a public use, when requested. V. Employ such technical consultants and other assistants as may be necessary, wherever required in the best interests of the state and consistent with the policy declared in section RSA 21-I:80. VI. Engage in projects as defined in RSA 21-I:78, IX.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277:35-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277 / Section 35-a
277:35-a Petition for Review.
Status: in_force

If an employer retaliates or takes any action against an employee who exercises his rights under this chapter, the employee may petition the commissioner for a review of the employer's action. The commissioner shall hold a hearing pursuant to RSA 277:25. The commissioner may order reinstatement of the employee or such other action as he deems necessary pending his decision.