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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405:44-f — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405 / Section 44-f
405:44-f Disclosure Statement.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to those records and reports which the commissioner may require pursuant to title XXXVII, any person, corporation, partnership or association subject to the provisions of this subdivision shall provide to current and prospective clients a written disclosure statement containing information relative to his or its background and business practices. The written disclosure statement shall include information concerning all of the following: (a) The types of clients serviced by the insurance consultant. (b) The nature and cost of services provided. (c) The methods of analysis, sources of information and investment strategies utilized. (d) The educational background of the insurance consultant and his employees or associates and the business standards to which he adheres. (e) Any other business activities or professions in which the insurance consultant is engaged. (f) Any ownership interest the insurance consultant may have in entities offering products which may be recommended by the insurance consultant. (g) Whether there are any sales fees and commissions which the insurance consultant may receive for recommending particular insurance products to clients. (h) Any other information relative to the insurance consultant's background and business practices which the commissioner deems appropriate. II. The written disclosure statement shall be delivered to clients or prospective clients not less than 48 hours prior to the establishment of a written contract, or at the time the parties enter into the contract, if the client is afforded the right to terminate the contract, without penalty, within 5 business days after entering into it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-B:9 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-B / Section 9
106-B:9 Per Diem Reimbursement for Expenses.
Status: in_force

The director may, with the approval of the commissioner, under rules adopted under RSA 541-A, establish a per diem rate of payment in lieu of reimbursement for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties for all employees of the state police who are regularly assigned to field work in either a patrol or investigatory capacity. Employees regularly assigned either to troop headquarters or to the central administrative offices shall not be entitled to such per diem payment. The director may authorize the payment of said expenses monthly, from funds appropriated to the division of state police, provided, however, said payment shall include reimbursement only for those days actually worked in each month. The director, prior to authorizing any such payments, shall, with the approval of the commissioner, submit to the commissioner of administrative services lists of all employees for whom such payments are authorized by him, which shall include, for each such employee, his classification and duty assignment, and the specific type and kind of expenses for which he is being reimbursed. He shall, with the approval of the commissioner, submit to the commissioner of administrative services, at like time and in like manner and detail, any deletions or additions to said lists.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:41 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 41
365:41 Penalty Against Utility.
Status: in_force

Any public utility which shall violate any provisions of this title, or fails, omits or neglects to obey, observe or comply with any order, direction or requirement of the commission or the department of energy, shall be subject to a civil penalty, as determined by the commission, not to exceed $250,000 or 2.5 percent of the annual gross revenue that the utility received from sales in the state, whichever is lower. Such penalties shall be applied to the benefit of the utility's ratepayers through a credit to bills, or, if the credit is of an amount determined by the commission to be insignificant on a per customer basis, to programs that benefit low income ratepayers. No portion of any fine, nor any costs associated with an administrative or court proceeding which results in a fine pursuant to this section, shall be considered by the commission in fixing any temporary, permanent, or emergency rates or charges of such utility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:62 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 62
282-A:62 Appellate Board.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be an appellate board consisting of 8 members, who are and continue to be residents of New Hampshire, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the executive council for 4-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Two of the members shall be attorneys-at-law admitted to the practice of law in the state of New Hampshire, one of whom shall be the chair, and one of whom shall be the vice chair and shall serve in the absence of the chair. These 2 members shall be the only members of the appellate board who are attorneys-at-law. Two members shall be representatives of business management familiar with unemployment compensation laws. Two members shall be representatives from organized labor familiar with unemployment compensation laws. Two members, who shall also be familiar with unemployment compensation laws, shall represent the public. The appointments shall be for 4 years. No person shall serve more than 8 consecutive years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. The members shall be paid $150 for each day or any part thereof during which they perform services, except that the chair and vice chair shall be paid $200 for each day or any part thereof during which they perform services. All members shall be reimbursed for all expenses determined by the commissioner to be necessary to the performance of their duties including mileage and board and room necessary for the conduct of hearings, except that no person who is a member of the appellate board and holds a part time, full time or per diem position with the executive, legislative or judicial branch shall receive the per diem allowance. II. In the event of an increased workload the chair of the appellate board may request the governor with the advice and consent of the executive council to appoint up to 4 additional members to the board, with equal representation for business management and organized labor. These new members shall serve for one year from the date of appointment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 650:4 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 650 / Section 4
650:4 Justifiable and Non-Commercial Private Dissemination.
Status: in_force

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this chapter that dissemination was restricted to: I. Institutions or persons having scientific, educational, governmental or other similar justification for possessing obscene material; or II. Non-commercial dissemination to personal associates of the accused who are not under 18 years of age.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-O:28 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-O / Section 28
125-O:28 Cost Recovery.
Status: in_force

If the owner of an affected CO2 source is a public utility pursuant to RSA 362:2 that provides electric distribution service pursuant to RSA 374-F, the owner may recover through the utility's default service charge all prudently incurred costs of complying with the requirements of this subdivision in a manner approved by the commission. In the event PSNH sells an affected CO2 source, any cost recovery associated with this chapter shall be governed by RSA 369-B:3-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-G:16 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-G / Section 16
170-G:16 Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers; Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

Juvenile probation and parole officers under the administration of the department of health and human services shall have the power and duty: I. To serve as officers of the court and investigate at the request of any justice of the district courts which they serve, any case, matter, or questions, and to report the results of such investigation with recommendations to the authority which ordered the investigation. II. To take charge of and provide supervision of juveniles, attempting to assist them in establishing law-abiding lives while monitoring their behavior through school, home, work, office, and other contacts to insure that they comply with court orders. III. To report promptly to the appropriate district court violations of court orders and conditions which are required by statute, the district court, or which, in the opinion of the officer, are serious enough to warrant consideration. Such reports shall include recommendations as to actions which the officer believes to be appropriate. IV. To arrest and take into custody any minor who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken. V. To participate in community service activities, diversion programs, and other duties as may be assigned by the commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:28 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 28
21-J:28 Interest.
Status: in_force

I. For all taxes administered by the department, interest on amounts not paid when due shall be computed at the annual underpayment rate determined from time to time pursuant to paragraph II from the prescribed payment date or original statutory due date to the date payment is actually made. Interest shall be allowed and paid at the annual overpayment rate determined from time to time pursuant to paragraph III upon any overpayment of taxes administered by the department. No interest shall be allowed or paid on amounts less than $10 unless specifically requested in writing. If any overpayment of tax administered by the department is refunded within 3 months after the due date or authorized extension date or within 3 months after the return is filed, whichever is later, no interest shall be allowed under this section. Interest on amounts not paid when due, or interest on overpayments shall be equal to the sum of the simple interest amounts computed with respect to each calendar year, or a portion thereof, during which the underpayment or overpayment remains outstanding. Interest with respect to only a portion of a calendar year shall be determined on a pro rata basis based on the number of days the underpayment or overpayment remains outstanding during the 365-day calendar year. Upon certification by the commissioner, the state treasurer shall refund the overpayment with interest from the revenue of the specific tax. I-a. In the case of an assessment of any tax, the department may prescribe a time not to exceed 30 days after notice of the original assessment or any reissued assessment during which, if any amount of the tax is paid, no interest shall be imposed on such amount for the period after notice of the original or reissued assessment. II. For purposes of this section, with respect to any calendar year, the term "annual underpayment rate" shall be determined by the commissioner and shall mean the underpayment rate specified in section 6621(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as in effect on the September 1 immediately preceding such calendar year plus 2 percentage points. III. For purposes of this section, with respect to any period, the term "overpayment rate" shall mean the underpayment rate determined under paragraph II with respect to such period year less 3 percentage points.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:43 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 43
654:43 Penalty for Failure to Keep Correct List.
Status: in_force

The supervisors of the checklist shall be guilty of violations if the supervisors at any session held for the correction of the checklist, on receiving satisfactory evidence: I. Shall neglect or refuse to strike from the list the name of any person who is not a legal voter; or II. Shall neglect or refuse to insert on the list the name of any person who is a legal voter; or III. Shall neglect or refuse to hear or examine any evidence offered for such purpose in either of these cases under paragraphs I and II; or IV. Shall at any time knowingly insert on the list the name of any person not a legal voter; or V. Shall knowingly strike out therefrom or omit to insert the name of any legal voter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 432:14 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 432 / Section 14
432:14 Organization; Term of Office.
Status: in_force

The supervisors of each district shall designate a chairman and may from time to time change their chairman. The term of office of each supervisor shall be 3 years, excepting that for those first appointed there shall be one for one year, 2 for 2 years, and 2 for 3 years. A supervisor may succeed himself in office, and he shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term, and removal from the district shall constitute a vacancy. Successors to fill an unexpired term or a full term shall be appointed by the state conservation committee. A majority of the supervisors shall constitute a quorum and the concurrence of a majority in any matter within their duties shall be required for its determination. A supervisor shall receive no compensation for his services, but he shall be entitled to expenses, including traveling expenses, necessarily incurred in the discharge of his duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:65 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 65
228:65 Purchase of Rolling Stock, Equipment and Machinery.
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to purchase such railroad rolling stock, equipment and machinery as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of any rail properties purchased by him on behalf of the state, with any funds made available for such purposes. In furtherance of such authority, the commissioner is authorized to acquire and have available a pool of equipment and machinery which may be utilized by the operators of any such rail properties for the purpose of track maintenance and other related railroad activities, upon such terms and conditions as the commissioner may determine with approval of the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 216-C:6 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 216-C / Section 6
216-C:6 Agency to Negotiate.
Status: in_force

The agency authorized to negotiate and cooperate in engineering studies and construction with the United States through the Corps of Engineers shall be the department of transportation. The commissioner of transportation is hereby ordered, directed and empowered to take the necessary steps in relation to securing and coordinating engineering and other information attendant to implementing the projects provided herein in order to provide the governor and council with information to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The cost of required studies shall be a charge against the appropriations provided for the purposes of this project.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-G:8 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-G / Section 8
404-G:8 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 property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:25-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 25-c
31:25-c Report to the Attorney General.
Status: in_force

The trustees shall report annually to the attorney general any securities retained under the provisions of RSA 31:25-a, which shall appear as an addendum to the annual report required to be filed under RSA 31:38.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:1-112 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 1-112
564-B:1-112 Rules of Construction.
Status: in_force

(a) The rules of construction that apply in this state to the interpretation of and disposition of property by will also apply as appropriate to the interpretation of the terms of a trust and the disposition of the trust property. For the purposes of this section, RSA 551:10 is not a rule of construction. RSA 551:10 shall not apply to any trust. (b) In interpreting or construing the terms of a trust, the settlor's intent shall be sovereign to the extent that the settlor's intent is lawful, not contrary to public policy, and possible to achieve. (c) For the purposes of determining the benefit of the beneficiaries, the settlor's intent as expressed in the terms of the trust shall be paramount.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-G:11 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-G / Section 11
328-G:11 Powers and Duties of the Board.
Status: repealed

I. The board shall: (a) Ensure that licensed acupuncturists serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (b) Administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, which pertain to licensees and applicants, and all rules adopted by the board under the authority granted in this chapter. (c) Maintain an accurate account of all receipts, expenditures, and refunds granted under this chapter through the office of professional licensure and certification and in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. (d) Maintain a record of its acts and proceedings, including the issuance, refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. (e) Keep all applications for licensure in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. (f) Maintain a record of the results of all examinations it gives in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. (g) Keep all examination records including written examination records and tape recordings of the questions and answers in oral examinations in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. (h) Keep the records of the board open to public inspection at all reasonable times. (i) Adopt and use a seal, the imprint of which, together with the signatures of the chairperson or vice-chairperson and the secretary-treasurer of the board, shall evidence its official acts. II. The board may appoint qualified personnel to administer any part or all of any examinations provided for under this chapter. III. The board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths in any hearing or disciplinary proceedings, and to compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of papers and records. IV. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fees as witnesses summoned to appear before the superior court, and such summons shall have the same effect as though issued for appearance before such court. V. [Repealed.] VI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 246:22 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 246 / Section 22
246:22 Department of Transportation Hearing.
Status: in_force

Whenever, after hearing upon petition or upon its own motion, the department of transportation shall be of the opinion that the public safety requires the closing of any public or private crossing over a railroad, at grade or above or below such railroad, it shall order the same to be closed or shall make such order as in its opinion the public good may require, and it shall thereafter be the duty of the parties affected to comply therewith.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-C:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-C / Section 9
170-C:9 Social Study Prior to Disposition.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the filing of a petition, the court shall direct that a social study be made by the department of health and human services or by any other authorized agency and that a report in writing of such study be submitted to the court prior to the hearing. The social study shall include the circumstances of the petition, the social history, the present condition of the child and parents, proposed plans for the child, and such other facts as may be pertinent to the parent-child relationship. The purpose of the social study is to aid the court in making disposition of the petition and shall be considered by the court prior thereto. Copies of the social study shall be made available to the parties' attorneys. The contents of said study shall be treated in a confidential manner so as not to injure any party. II. If the petition is filed by one parent with respect to the other parent, the court may waive or limit the extent of the social study otherwise required by this section. In such cases, the age of the child shall be considered; as well as the alleged grounds for termination of parental rights; the length of time the child has lived with the stepparent, if any; and the wishes of the child, parents, and other persons found by the court to have an appropriate interest in the child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 664:4 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 664 / Section 4
664:4 Prohibited Political Contributions.
Status: in_force

No contribution, whether tangible or intangible, shall be made to a candidate, a political committee, or political party, or on behalf of a candidate or political committee or political party, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of promoting the success or defeat of any candidate or political party during any state election cycle: I. By any partnership as such or by any partner acting on behalf of such partnership. II. By any labor union or group of labor unions, or by any officer, director, executive, agent, or employee acting on behalf of such union or group of unions, or by any organization representing or affiliated with any such union or group of unions, or by any officer, director, executive, agent, or employee acting on behalf of such organization. III. By any person: (a) If made anonymously or under a name not that of the donor. (b) If made in the guise of a loan. (c) If any other manner concealed. (d) In excess of the limits established in paragraph IV or V. IV. By an individual or corporation in excess of the following amounts per election cycle: Contributed to: Maximum amount of contributions: Candidate or candidate committee $15,000 Political advocacy organization Unlimited Any other political committee or political party $30,000 V. By any candidate or political committee in excess of the following amounts: Contributed to: Maximum amount of contributions: Candidate or candidate committee Unlimited Political advocacy organization Unlimited Any other political committee or political party Unlimited VI. A partnership or labor organization may establish its own political committee, which may make contributions to a candidate, political committee, or political party, so long as the funds used by the political committee are separate from the other partnership or labor organization funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-G:8 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-G / Section 8
53-G:8 Member Withdrawal.
Status: in_force

A district member may vote to withdraw in the same manner as the vote for admission to the district. If a majority of the voters of a district member present and voting at a meeting duly warned for such purpose votes to withdraw from the district, the vote shall be certified by the clerk of that municipality and presented to the board. Thereafter, the board shall give notice to the remaining district members of the vote to withdraw and shall hold a meeting to determine if it is in the best interest of the district to continue to exist. Representatives of the district members shall be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting together with any other interested persons. After such a meeting, the board may declare the district dissolved or it may declare that the district shall continue to exist despite the withdrawal of such member. The membership of the withdrawing municipality shall terminate after the vote to withdraw.