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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 239-A:8 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 239-A / Section 8
239-A:8 Conflicts in Statutes.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this chapter and any other laws pertaining to matters established or provided for in this chapter, or between any rules adopted under this chapter and other laws, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced and the provisions of such other laws and rules adopted thereunder shall be of no force and effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-B / Section 6
417-B:6 Rules and Regulations.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue such rules, regulations, and orders as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:20 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 20
378:20 Contracts With Municipalities and Other Utilities.
Status: in_force

Any public utility shall make, renew, or extend any contract for the delivery of electrical energy to a municipality, or political subdivision thereof, or to another utility upon such terms and conditions consistent with the public good as the commission shall order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 308:3 — NH Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 308 / Section 3
308:3 Transfer of Property.
Status: in_force

A religious society may, by a 2/3 vote at a meeting legally called for that purpose, vote to convey and transfer all of its right, title, and interest in and to all of its property, real and personal, including property and funds held by it in trust, to either the local church organization, to the state organization of churches or, if there is no state organization, to any general organization of churches with which such society is affiliated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405-B:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405-B / Section 2
405-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner. II. "Home state" means, except as provided in subparagraph (b), with respect to an insured: (a) The state in which an insured maintains its principal place of business or, in the case of an individual, the individual's principal residence; or (b) If 100 percent of the insured risk is located out of the state referred to in subparagraph (a), the state to which the greatest percentage of the insured's taxable premium for that insurance contract is allocated. III. "Multi-state risk" means a risk covered by a nonadmitted insurer with insured exposures in more than one state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-P:2 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-P / Section 2
126-P:2 Family Mutual Support Services.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall establish family mutual support organizations to utilize their skills and experiences to help improve treatment planning processes, treatment delivery systems, and treatment evaluation as well as quality improvement activities of the department. Family members shall be included on advisory boards, statewide planning committees, regional quality improvement teams, and research design and program evaluation committees. II. All services to families, whether provided by clinicians or family mutual support organizations, shall be provided in a manner that develops comprehensive, culturally responsive support to families in their role as primary caregivers of adults and children with mental conditions. III. Family mutual support services shall include statewide education and training activities to individuals with mental conditions and shall support families in their roles as primary caregivers of adults and children with mental conditions. Further, family mutual support services shall assist family members of persons with mental conditions to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of multiple service systems, and to facilitate family support groups in community mental health program regions. IV. Family mutual support services shall include statewide education to the public about mental illness to reduce the stigma associated with mental conditions and their impact on individuals and their families. V. The New Hampshire developmental disabilities council shall assist the department in developing any requests for proposals for family mutual support services, which shall include adult services, before they are released for competitive bidding, and shall participate in selection.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 429:9 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 429 / Section 9
429:9 Spraying Trees; When Prohibited.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to use any poisonous material in the form of spray or dust upon fruit trees, shade trees, or shrubs that are in blossom; provided that such poisonous material may be used prior to the opening of the blossoms and after the petals have fallen from 90 percent of the blossoms; and provided further that the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food may permit the use of specific materials for fruit blossom thinning sprays after consultation with the research staff of the New Hampshire agricultural experiment station. The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall cause to be published annually in April in the Weekly Market Bulletin a list of approved blossom thinning materials.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:27 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 27
47:27 Local Option for Oil Refinery Siting in Cities.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, an oil refinery shall not be located in any city without a vote of approval by one of the procedures specified in paragraphs I, II or III. I. A site plan for an oil refinery may be approved by a 2/3 vote of the entire governing body of any city. II. If the governing body of a city should vote to place the question of whether or not to approve the location of an oil refinery in said city on the ballot for referendum, it may place said question on the ballot to be voted upon at any regular municipal or biennial election, or at a special election called for the purpose of voting on said question. Such special election shall be held at the usual ward polling places by the regular city election officers. Should a referendum be held, the following question shall be placed on the ballot: "Shall an oil refinery be permitted within the city of ( ?)" Said question shall be printed in the form prescribed by RSA 59:12-a. If a majority of those voting on the question shall vote in the affirmative, then such approval shall be deemed granted and the governing body of the city shall be bound by the outcome. If a majority of those voting on the question shall vote in the negative, such approval shall be deemed not granted and no oil refinery may be located in such city unless approval is subsequently granted in accordance with this paragraph or paragraph III. III. Upon submission to the governing body of a city of a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters of said city requesting a referendum on the question of whether or not an oil refinery should be located in said city, the governing body shall direct that such question appear on the ballot at the next regular municipal or biennial election. If said petition is submitted at any time prior to 2 months before the next regular municipal or biennial election, the governing body shall direct that a special election be called. The election procedure and the form of the question shall be as provided in paragraph II. If a majority of those voting on the question shall vote in the affirmative, then such approval shall be deemed granted and the governing body of the city shall be bound by the outcome. If a majority of those voting on the question shall vote in the negative, such approval shall be deemed not granted and no oil refinery may be located in such city unless approval is subsequently granted in accordance with this paragraph or paragraph II. IV. Nothing in this section shall be construed as changing, modifying or affecting in any way the provisions of RSA 31 and RSA 36 relating to zoning regulations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-B:13 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-B / Section 13
482-B:13 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Where the board finds that compliance with all the requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under RSA 482-B:4 would result in undue hardship, an exemption from any one or more of such requirements may be granted by the board to the extent necessary to ameliorate such undue hardship and to the extent such exemption can be granted without impairing the intent and purpose of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:14 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 14
365:14 Production of Sworn Copies.
Status: in_force

In lieu of requiring production of originals by subpoena duces tecum, the commission may require sworn copies of any such books, records, contracts, documents and papers or parts thereof be filed with it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:8-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 8-b
207:8-b Use of Tranquilizers Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall take game using a tranquilizer propelled from a bow, crossbow, or firearm. This shall not apply to the executive director of fish and game or the executive director's authorized agents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:21 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 21
511:21 Pews.
Status: in_force

Pews or seats in a meetinghouse or a place of public worship shall be deemed personal property, and may be attached by leaving an attested copy of the writ and of the officer's return thereon with the town clerk of the town in which the meetinghouse is located.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-U:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-U / Section 4
126-U:4 Prohibition of Dangerous Restraint Techniques.
Status: in_force

No school or facility shall use or threaten to use any of the following restraint and behavior control techniques: I. Prone restraint, or any other physical restraint or containment technique that: (a) Obstructs a child's respiratory airway or impairs the child's breathing or respiratory capacity or restricts the movement required for normal breathing; (b) Places pressure or weight on, or causes the compression of, the chest, lungs, sternum, diaphragm, back, or abdomen of a child; (c) Obstructs the circulation of blood; (d) Involves pushing on or into the child's mouth, nose, eyes, or any part of the face or involves covering the face or body with anything, including soft objects such as pillows, blankets, or washcloths; or (e) Endangers a child's life or significantly exacerbates a child's medical condition. II. The intentional infliction of pain, including the use of pain inducement to obtain compliance. III. The intentional release of noxious, toxic, caustic, or otherwise unpleasant substances near a child for the purpose of controlling or modifying the behavior of or punishing the child. IV. Any technique that unnecessarily subjects the child to ridicule, humiliation, or emotional trauma. V. Other forms of physical and medical restraint shall be administered in such a way so as to prevent or minimize physical harm. During the administration of restraint, the physical status of the child, including skin temperature, color, and respiration, shall be continuously monitored. The child shall be released from restraint immediately if they demonstrate signs of one or more of the following: difficulty breathing; choking; vomiting; bleeding; fainting; unconsciousness; discoloration; swelling at points of restraint; cold extremities, or similar manifestations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-F:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-F / Section 7
135-F:7 Joint Responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Department of Education and the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of the department of education and the commissioner of the department of health and human services shall enter into an interagency agreement which supports full implementation of a system of care. The agreement shall be completed no later than December 1, 2017, and shall be amended as necessary and renewed no less frequently than every 2 years. The agreement shall provide for: (a) Coordination of a delivery system of behavioral health services across the life span of children, youth, and adults with behavioral health needs. (b) Maximum federal reimbursement and revenue. (c) Coordination of care and funding among agencies. (d) Assistance to local education and behavioral health providers, including but not limited to: (1) Development of model agreements to be utilized by school districts, other education providers, area agencies, community mental health centers, and other entities participating in the system of care. (2) Provision of technical assistance to support development of coordinated services by area agencies, community mental health centers, and other entities participating in the system of care. (3) Provision of technical assistance to school districts and other education providers to support implementation of MTSS-B. II. The commissioners may apply for any federal waivers, plan amendments, or other changes or expansion of federal funding mechanisms necessary to implement the provisions of the agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:58-a — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 58-a
622:58-a Cost of Care Reimbursement Fund Established.
Status: in_force

There is established the cost of care reimbursement fund, which shall be administered by the commissioner of the department of corrections. This fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose of the general care of those persons under departmental control and upkeep of the prison facilities including equipment. The commissioner shall deposit all funds received from the department of justice as specified in RSA 622:58 into this fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:31-f — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 31-f
282-A:31-f Suspension or Termination of Program.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, with the consent of the advisory council on unemployment compensation, may suspend or terminate the operation of the worksharing program if, at any time, he or she determines that such action would be in the best interests of the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:14 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 14
292:14 Unincorporated Association Receiving and Using Donations.
Status: in_force

If a donation, grant or gift be made to any unincorporated association, society, foundation or similar organization, it shall be a corporation so far as may be necessary to take, hold, manage, use and convey any such donation, gift or grant made to it. Any donations, gifts or grants heretofore made to any such association, society, foundation or similar organization are hereby fully ratified and confirmed to them in their aforesaid corporate capacity, and said association, society, foundation or similar organization may sue and be sued in regard to such property in said corporate capacity. The directors, trustees or other similar officers of such unincorporated association, society, foundation or similar organization, if citizens of the United States, shall have the power of taking, holding and conveying in succession grants, gifts and donations whether real or personal estate made either to them and their successors or to their respective association, society, foundation or similar organization, or to their beneficiaries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:6-b — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 6-b
151:6-b Report of Disciplinary Action.
Status: in_force

Every facility administrator, or designee, for any health care facility licensed under this chapter shall report to the board of medicine, the board of nursing, or the board of registration of medical technicians any disciplinary or adverse action taken against a licensee or registrant of the board. Such report shall be made within 30 days after such action is taken. Actions reported shall only involve misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings by the board and shall include all situations in which allegations of misconduct are settled by voluntary resignation without adverse action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:17 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 17
5-C:17 Quarterly Reports.
Status: in_force

The department shall file a financial report for the vital records improvement fund for the preceding quarter showing the summary of receipts and expenditures, according to the uniform classifications.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 96:1 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 96 / Section 1
96:1 False Certification; Penalty.
Status: in_force

If any officer or employee of the state who is responsible for certification of any work progress report, invoice, manifest or other document used as a basis for payment of any money appropriated under any capital or other budget act shall knowingly or wilfully make or certify any false statement in connection therewith, he shall be guilty of a class B felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:32 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 32
544:32 Bond.
Status: in_force

The owner of any place so closed and not released under bond as herein provided may appear and obtain such release in the manner and upon fulfilling the requirements hereinbefore provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-B:10 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-B / Section 10
277-B:10 Exclusivity and Vicarious Liability.
Status: in_force

An employee leasing company and its client company shall both be entitled to the exclusivity of remedy provisions of RSA 281-A:8, and the employee leasing company shall not be vicariously liable for the actions or omissions of the client company and the client company shall not be vicariously liable for the actions or omissions of the employee leasing company. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any direct contractual liability between the employee leasing company and the client company, nor shall the same limit any liability or responsibility imposed by this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:69 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 69
281-A:69 Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Advisory Board; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a vocational rehabilitation provider advisory board to advise the commissioner relative to certification procedures for vocational rehabilitation providers. The board shall be composed of 7 members: 5 members shall be vocational rehabilitation providers eligible for certification, appointed by the governor, one public member, appointed by the governor and the director of the division of workers' compensation, or designee. II. The term of office for each member of the board appointed by the governor shall be for 3 years; provided, however, that of the members initially appointed, 2 shall be appointed for a term of one year, 2 shall be appointed for 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for 3 years. Three members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. No member shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Members of the board may be removed from office for cause pursuant to RSA 4:1. The board shall meet as required to carry out its responsibilities. There shall be no monetary compensation provided to members who serve on the board. III. The board shall develop procedures which the commissioner shall adopt by rule under RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) The application process for certificates. (b) Certification categories. (c) The reviewing and certification process. (d) Continuing education requirements. (e) Renewals of certificates. (f) Fees for initial certificates and renewals and for other services provided under this subdivision. (g) Grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for revocation and suspensions of certificates. (h) Content and format of all forms required under this subdivision. (i) Requirements for certification. (j) Any other matter necessary to the administration of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-K:10 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-K / Section 10
326-K:10 Eligibility for Renewal of Licenses.
Status: in_force

Licensees are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: I. Have completed 50 hours of continuing education which meet the requirements established by the board through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A and at least 50 percent of which are directly related to the practice of genetic counseling. II. Have not violated this chapter or RSA 328-F nor demonstrated poor professional character.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 519:27 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 519 / Section 27
519:27 Classification.
Status: in_force

The state classification plan shall not apply to the state court stenographers as provided under the preceding section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6-A:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6-A / Section 10
6-A:10 Refunding Bonds.
Status: in_force

The governor and council may authorize the issuance of refunding bonds in order to pay, at maturity or upon earlier redemption or acceleration, all or part of any issue of bonds then outstanding that were issued by the state or with a direct state guarantee; provided, however, that unless the governor and council specifically provide otherwise no such bonds shall be issued unless the treasurer determines that the present value, discounted at such rate as the treasurer deems appropriate, of the principal and interest payments on the refunding bonds is less than the present value, discounted at the same rate, of the principal and interest payments on the bonds to be refunded. The proceeds of such refunding bonds may be used to pay the principal of the refunded bonds, any redemption premium thereon, all or part of the interest coming due on or prior to the date or dates on which the refunded bonds are paid, and the costs of issuing and marketing the refunding bonds. The issue of refunding bonds shall be subject to the same requirements and provisions of law as would then be applicable to the issue of the bonds being refunded, except as provided in this section. The proceeds of refunding bonds, exclusive of any amounts used to pay costs of issuing and marketing the refunding bonds, shall be held in a separate fund and in trust until they are applied to pay bonds. While such proceeds are held in trust they may be invested in accordance with RSA 6:7 and RSA 6:8 and the income derived from such investment may be expended by the treasurer to pay the principal of, redemption premium if any, and interest on the refunded bonds until they are paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-M:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-M / Section 7
125-M:7 Variances.
Status: in_force

Any variance granted under this chapter shall be granted by the commissioner upon application and after a hearing, in accordance with RSA 125-C:16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:10 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 10
500-A:10 Discharge by Court.
Status: in_force

If a person selected and attending court as a juror is deemed by the court to be mentally or physically unfit to act as a juror, he or she shall be discharged.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-C:10 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-C / Section 10
464-C:10 Special Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

I. A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under RSA 464-C:9, I-III has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (a) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this state. (b) Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this state. (c) Appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated or protected person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to RSA 464-C:16. II. If a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.