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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:28 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 28
430:28 Declaration of Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subdivision is to recognize the benefits of chemical pesticides in the economy of the state when applied in a safe, scientific, and proper manner; to safeguard public health and welfare and public assets in the soils, waters, forests, wildlife, and other natural resources of the state by insuring proper application of chemical pesticides; to provide for the scientific measuring and monitoring of residual pesticides in the waters and other natural resources of the state, and to establish accurate records of pesticides use in the state without superceding controls presently in force.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:23 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 23
189:23 Distribution.
Status: in_force

The state board of education is hereby directed to distribute copies of the state constitution and election laws to all teachers of history and civics in the upper grades of elementary schools and to teachers of United States history in junior and senior high schools to be used by them in instructing their pupils relative to the laws governing election and voting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:58-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 58-a
259:58-a Motor Home.
Status: in_force

"Motor home" shall mean a self-propelled, completely self-contained vehicle that includes the conveniences of a home, including cooking, sleeping, and permanent sanitary facilities, and a driver's seat that is accessible in a walking position from the living quarters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 447:16 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 447 / Section 16
447:16 Bond Required.
Status: in_force

Officers, public boards, agents or other persons who contract in behalf of the state or any political subdivision thereof for the construction, repair or rebuilding of public buildings, public highways, bridges or other public works shall if said contract involves an expenditure of $75,000 in behalf of the state or $125,000 in behalf of a political subdivision, and may if it involves an expenditure of less amount, obtain as a condition precedent to the execution of the contract, sufficient security, by bond or otherwise, in an amount equal to at least 100 percent of the contract price, or of the estimated cost of the work if no aggregate price is agreed upon, conditioned upon the payment by the contractors and subcontractors for all labor performed or furnished, for all equipment hired, including trucks, for all material used and for fuels, lubricants, power, tools, hardware and supplies purchased by said principal and used in carrying out said contract, and for labor and parts furnished upon the order of said contractor for the repair of equipment used in carrying out said contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:23 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 23
212:23 Accounts.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall keep an itemized account of all such sales or exchanges, and include the same in his biennial report to the governor and council pursuant to RSA 20:7, and shall remit to the state treasurer all money received under the provisions of this subdivision, to be credited to the fish and game fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-F:6 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-F / Section 6
99-F:6 Proof of Eligibility.
Status: in_force

I. A public employer shall require an applicant, at the time of application, to provide proof that the applicant is an eligible veteran or disabled veteran in order to be eligible for the veterans' or disabled veterans' preference. II. An applicant for a position with a public employer who claims a veteran's or disabled veteran's preference shall submit as proof of eligibility: (a) A copy of a qualifying document as outlined in RSA 21:50, I(b) with the application for employment; and (b) Disabled veterans shall submit a copy of their veteran's summary of benefits letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the appropriate federal discharge documents. III. If an applicant's record appears to show service qualifying for the preference, the public employer may provisionally designate an applicant as an eligible veteran or disabled veteran. However, before the applicant can be appointed, he or she shall submit proof of entitlement to the preference.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-J:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-J / Section 5
12-J:5 Report on Cost-Effectiveness and Outcomes of Programs Required.
Status: in_force

I. Commencing January 1, 2020 and annually thereafter, the commission shall issue a report reflecting currently funded programs and including findings relative to the cost-effectiveness, outcomes, and evidence of effectiveness of programs funded in whole or in part by the commission. Programs selected for inclusion shall be chosen by majority vote of the commission, provided that the following criteria are met: (a) Each report shall contain an evaluation of 4 programs selected from one of the following categories; provided that in year one all 4 categories shall be from treatment programs, and in year 2 all 4 categories shall be from prevention programs and this procedure shall continue thereafter on such a rotating basis: (1) Treatment programs. (2) Prevention programs, including reduction of societal and individual harm. (b) The programs selected shall be chosen from among the 10 highest dollar value programs in that category. (c) No law enforcement programs shall be selected. II. The report required under paragraph I shall utilize a cost-effectiveness analysis in such a format to permit comparisons between the selected programs within a given category. The report shall be submitted to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the members of the house and senate committee having jurisdiction over health and human services issues, the members of the house and senate finance committees, and the fiscal committee of the general court. For the purposes of this paragraph: (a) "Program" means a set of systematic activities that engage participants in order to achieve desired outcomes. (b) "Outcome" means the program effects in the participant population and shall exclude outputs. (c) "Evidence of effectiveness" means documented results of evaluation assessing the effect of the program on the intended outcome for program participants, or program beneficiaries in the case of prevention programs. This may include results of program evaluation conducted in the jurisdiction or an evidence rating developed by matching the program to available research using a nationally recognized clearinghouse of program evaluations, such as those included in the Pew-MacArthur Results First Clearinghouse Database. (d) "Cost-effectiveness analysis" means an economic evaluation in which the costs and consequences of alternative interventions are expressed as cost per unit of outcome.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 4
5-C:4 Registrar of Vital Records; Privacy; Duties.
Status: in_force

I. The state registrar, under the supervision of the secretary of state, shall have charge of the vital records of the state and shall enforce the provisions of law in relation to them. The state registrar shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the division and shall plan and provide operational resources, as available, to establish and support a statewide vital records registration, issuance, and dissemination program. II. In collecting information, prime consideration shall be given to the protection of the privacy of the individuals about whom information is given. In accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of state shall ensure that, when information is collected, the minimum of data shall be collected to accomplish a specific purpose, that no information shall be available to unauthorized personnel, that only the minimum be made available to authorized personnel, and that no information that could possibly adversely affect an identified individual be made public. The department of health and human services shall have access to vital records information in accordance with the provisions of RSA 126:24-c. The New Hampshire retirement system shall have access to a limited data set of vital records information in accordance with the provisions of RSA 100-A:14, XVI. The department of corrections shall have access to a limited set of vital records information in accordance with the provisions of RSA 21-H:8, XI-c. III. The division is designated the vital statistics center for New Hampshire in accordance with section 306(e) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. section 242k(e). The division is authorized to collect, compile, coordinate, and disseminate all vital records information, while adhering to the privacy requirement of paragraph II. The division shall have the power to enter into contractual agreements to the end that costs related to the collection of information shall be defrayed for outside agencies to the extent that funds are available from any source for such purpose. IV. The secretary of state shall compare information contained on each death record received by the division of vital records with information contained in the statewide centralized voter registration database and submit to the state registrar a list of every city or town that has a registered voter matching the decedent's information. Where there is not a full match of name, date of birth, and residence, the secretary of state shall provide information of partial matches for further review and confirmation by the town or city pursuant to paragraph V. V. Upon receipt of a death record, the state registrar shall transmit notice of the death to the clerk of the city or town of residence of the decedent and to each city or town listed by the secretary of state for the decedent pursuant to paragraph IV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:45 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 45
170-E:45 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor who: (a) Conducts, operates or acts as a child care facility or child-placing agency without a license or permit to do so in violation of RSA 170-E:27, I; (b) Makes materially false statements in order to obtain or retain a license or permit; (c) Fails to keep the records and make the reports required under this subdivision; (d) Is required to obtain a license or permit under this subdivision and who advertises or causes to be published an advertisement for a service which is not authorized by any license or permit held; (e) Violates any other provision of this subdivision or any rule adopted under RSA 541-A by the commissioner for the enforcement of this subdivision; (f) Fails to comply with the requirements for notifying parents, legal guardians, or the department under RSA 170-E:27-a, I. II. Foster family homes and kinship care homes which have not been licensed but which have been asked to receive children by the department or another child-placing agency on an emergency basis shall not be subject to the penalty provided in subparagraph I(a). The exemption provided in this paragraph is valid for a period of 180 days from the date of placement of the child in the home. III. Each day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 109:14 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 109 / Section 14
109:14 Applicability of Chapter to Forest Fires.
Status: in_force

During any proclaimed fire emergency the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all forest fire-fighting activities and the director of forests and lands shall comply with the provisions hereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:40 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 40
412:40 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner, may upon a finding that any person or organization has violated any provisions of this chapter, impose a penalty of not less than $500 or more than $10,000 for each violation, but if the violation is found to be willful, a penalty of not less than $1,000 or more than $25,000 may be imposed for each violation. Separate penalties may be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. II. For purposes of this chapter, any insurer using a rate for which the insurer has failed to file the rate, supplementary rate information, underwriting rules or guidelines, or supporting information as required by this chapter, shall have committed a separate violation for each day such failure continues. III. The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any advisory organization, statistical agent or insurer that fails to comply with an order of the commissioner within the time limited by such order, or any extension thereof which the commissioner may grant. IV. The commissioner may determine when a suspension of license shall become effective and it shall remain in effect for the period fixed by the commissioner, unless the commissioner modifies or rescinds such suspension, or until the order upon which such suspension is based is modified, rescinded or reversed. V. No penalty shall be imposed and no license shall be suspended or revoked except upon a written order of the commissioner stating his or her findings, made after hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:19 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 19
169-D:19 Modification of Dispositional Orders.
Status: in_force

Upon the motion of a child, parent, custodian, guardian, counsel, or the department alleging a change of circumstances requiring a different disposition, the court shall conduct a hearing and pursuant to RSA 169-D:17 may modify a dispositional order; provided that the court may dismiss the motion if the allegations are not substantiated in the hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:7 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 7
482:7 New Dams on Great Ponds.
Status: in_force

No dam shall be constructed on the outlet of a great pond after September 3, 1977, without specific authorization from the legislature and without a permit to construct a dam from the department according to such terms and conditions as it deems necessary for the public safety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:84 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 84
482:84 Official Gauge for Lake Winnipesaukee.
Status: in_force

The gauging station maintained by the United States Geological Survey at Endicott Park at the Weirs in Laconia, New Hampshire, located approximately 500 feet northwesterly from the northerly end of the channel connecting Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay is established as the official gauging station to measure the level of water in Lake Winnipesaukee. The total quantity of water drawn from Lake Winnipesaukee during the 7 days in any week between June 1 and October 15 of any year shall not exceed the equivalent of 250 cubic feet for each second of time during said week when the gauge reading (making due allowance for seiche and wind action) on said gauging station is at or below 502.4 feet above mean sea level as shown by said gauging station; provided, however, that upon the finding of an emergency by the department, the department may permit drafts of water in excess of said amount during said period for such time and in such amounts as the department may determine. Upon complaint of not less than 10 owners of property on Lake Winnipesaukee, a hearing may be held before the department and proceedings instituted as provided in RSA 482:81.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:112 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 112
261:112 Application for Motorcycle and Moped Registration; Validity of Motorcycle Registration.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer or a retail vehicle dealer of motorcycles or mopeds or both may indicate on the retail vehicle dealer's registration application a preference for a general distinguishing motorcycle number and plate for its vehicles. A motorcycle registration is a valid registration on any motor vehicle owned by the dealer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:10-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 10-a
170-H:10-a Right to Counsel of Children Subject to Parole Revocation.
Status: in_force

I. Every child subject to revocation of parole has the right to the assistance of counsel, which may not be waived except following consultation between the child and a parent or counsel. Consultation between a child and parent is not sufficient to support waiver under this section if the parent was a victim or complainant in the underlying proceeding or is a witness or provided information in support of the basis for revocation in the parole revocation proceeding. Children known to the department or the board to have an emotional disorder, intellectual disability, or any other condition which may be expected to interfere with a child's ability to understand the proceedings, make decisions, or otherwise handle the proceedings without the assistance of counsel may not waive their right to counsel. II. For purposes of this section, a child shall be considered a child who is subject to a parole revocation proceeding if the child has been released pursuant to RSA 170-H:5 or RSA 621:19, I for longer than a total of 30 days during one or more periods of release and is subject to return under RSA 621:25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-H:15 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-H / Section 15
404-H:15 Tax Exemption.
Status: in_force

The association shall be exempt from payment of all fees and all taxes levied by this state or any of its subdivisions except taxes levied on real or personal property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 11:5-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 11 / Section 5-b
11:5-b Reporting.
Status: in_force

I. The state treasurer shall report annually or more often as required by the trust fund administrators or the terms of the trust instrument to the administrator on the financial activities of the respective trust fund. II. The state treasurer shall keep appropriate bookkeeping records, showing on an annual basis the amount of each trust fund and the profits and income allocable to each trust. A copy of such records shall be approved annually by the governor and council and filed with the director of charitable trusts who serves under the supervision of the attorney general under RSA 7:20. III. Trust fund administrators shall report on the use of state trust funds and the income received thereon pursuant to the requirements of RSA 7:28 and provide a copy of such reports to the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 314:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 314 / Section 5
314:5 Renewal of License; Reinstatement; Continuing Education Requirement.
Status: in_force

Applicants for renewal shall be required to complete 10 hours of continuing education related to the practice of electrology during the prior 2 years; provided that 5 hours of such continuing education shall be in didactic, live courses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:22 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 22
189:22 Copies of State Constitution and Election Laws to be Furnished.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state is hereby directed to furnish to the state board of education such number of copies of the state constitution and the election laws as may be necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 276-A:20 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 276-A / Section 20
276-A:20 Notice of Hours.
Status: in_force

Every employer shall post and make available to all employed youths a notice stating the hours of work, the time allowed for dinner or other meals, and the maximum number of hours any youth is permitted to work in any one day.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:10 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 10
179:10 Unlawful Possession and Intoxication.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in RSA 179:10-b and RSA 179:23, any person under the age of 21 years who has in his or her possession any liquor or alcoholic beverage, or who is intoxicated by consumption of an alcoholic beverage, shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined a minimum of $300. Any second and subsequent offense shall be fined at least $600. For purposes of this section, alcohol concentration as defined in RSA 259:3-b of .02 or more shall be prima facie evidence of intoxication. No portion of this mandatory minimum fine shall be waived, continued for sentencing, or suspended by the court. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the court may, in its discretion, impose further penalties authorized by RSA 263:56-b. II. Except for persons convicted on the basis of intoxication, any person under the age of 21 years convicted of unlawful possession of liquor or beverage shall forfeit the same, and it shall be disposed of as the court directs. The proceeds, if any, shall be paid into the treasury of the county in which the proceedings were determined.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 451:2 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 451 / Section 2
451:2 Sale to Satisfy Debt.
Status: in_force

If such debt remains unpaid for 90 days, the lienholder may sell such article at public sale; provided that the lienholder gives a 30-day written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of the article before such sale, and the proceeds, after first paying the expense of sale, shall be applied in payment of the debt, the balance, if any, to be paid over to the county treasurer of the county where the sale is held, in trust for the debtor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:46 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 46
110-B:46 Commitment.
Status: in_force

I. No provost marshal or commander of a guard shall refuse to receive or keep any prisoner committed to his charge by an officer of the national guard when the committing officer furnishes a statement signed by the officer of the offense charged against the prisoner. II. Every provost marshal or commander of a guard to whose charge a prisoner is committed shall, within 24 hours after such commitment, report to the commanding officer the name of such prisoner, the offense charged and the name of the person who ordered or authorized the commitment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:127 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 127
236:127 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who is in violation of any provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation and each day or fraction thereof shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:18 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 18
149-I:18 Abatement of Assessments.
Status: in_force

For good cause shown, the mayor and aldermen may abate any such assessment made by them or by their predecessors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 94:6 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 94 / Section 6
94:6 New Appointments.
Status: in_force

In case of a new appointment to fill any vacancy the entrance salary shall be at the minimum of the established range unless, upon recommendation of the appointing authority, the governor and council shall establish, after due and proper investigation as to qualifications, a different entrance salary within the established range.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:19-b — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 19-b
458:19-b Divorce in Another Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The circuit court shall have jurisdiction to make such orders or temporary orders of alimony to a divorced wife or divorced husband, or of support to the children of divorced parents as justice shall require in cases where the decree of divorce was not granted in this jurisdiction, even though said divorce decree makes provision for alimony and support, subject to the provisions of RSA 546-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:15 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 15
455:15 For Other States; By Court Appointment.
Status: in_force

Any commissioner for any other state who is authorized to take depositions, administer oaths and affirmations and take the acknowledgment of deeds within this state, to be used in such other state, and any commissioner appointed by the supreme or superior court or any justice thereof, shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations, to issue writs of summons to a witness, to proceed against such witness upon his neglect to appear and give his deposition, and in all proceedings under his commission, that is vested in justices of the peace in like cases.