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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:13 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 13
500-A:13 Alternate Juror.
Status: in_force

I. In the trial in the superior court of any civil or criminal case, when it appears to the presiding justice that there is reason for the selection of alternate jurors, the jurors shall, at the direction of the presiding justice, be drawn, selected and empaneled in the same manner as the regular jurors. II. The alternate jurors shall: (a) Be sworn with and seated near the jury with equal opportunity for seeing and hearing the proceedings; (b) Attend the trial at all times with the jury; (c) Obey all orders and admonitions of the court to the jury; and (d) Be kept with the jury if the court orders the jury to be kept together. III. The alternate jurors shall be liable as regular jurors for failure to attend the trial or to obey any order or admonition of the court to the jury. They shall receive the same compensation as other jurors. At the final submission of the case to the jury, any remaining alternate jurors who have not been substituted under paragraph IV, may be excused by the court or, if required to remain at court, shall be kept separate and apart from the other jurors in an appropriate place, subject to the same rules and orders as the jurors, until the jury has agreed upon a verdict or has been otherwise discharged. IV. If, before the final submission of the case to the jury, one or more jurors becomes incapacitated, is disqualified or dies, his place shall be taken, upon the order of the court, by an alternate juror who shall become one of the jury and serve in all respects as if selected as an original juror. V. If, at any time after the final submission of the case to the jury, and before the jury has agreed on a verdict, a juror becomes incapacitated, is disqualified, or dies, the presiding justice may order him or her to be discharged and direct the clerk to select at random the name of an alternate, who shall then take the place of the discharged juror on the jury. Before making a substitution, the presiding justice shall make a finding on record that the substitution will not cause prejudice to any party. The presiding justice shall instruct the jury to recommence deliberations and shall give the jury such other supplemental instructions as may be appropriate. The jury shall then renew its deliberations with the alternate juror.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 669:8 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 669 / Section 8
669:8 Incompatibility of Offices; Town Manager.
Status: in_force

The town manager, during the time that he or she holds such appointment, may be manager of a district or precinct located wholly or mainly within the same town and may be elected or appointed to any municipal office in such town or included district or precinct that would be subject to his or her supervision if occupied by another incumbent; but he or she shall hold no other elected or appointed public office of the town except justice of the peace or notary public except as provided in RSA 37:9 and RSA 37:16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:52 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 52
436:52 Reactors.
Status: in_force

If such tests are made by a veterinarian approved by the commissioner to make the same and any reactors are found, they shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 436:42-49.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:34-e — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 34-e
263:34-e Motorcycle Rider Safety Fund; Continual Appropriation.
Status: in_force

I. The motorcycle rider safety fund is established in the state treasury and continually appropriated to the department which shall administer the fund. The fund shall only be used for administration of the motorcycle rider education program and expenses relating to the program, including, but not limited to, instructor training, licensing improvement, alcohol and drug education, public awareness, a driver improvement program for motorcyclists, technical assistance, program promotion, and other motorcycle safety programs. Funds may also be used for reimbursement of organizations with course sites. The commissioner shall adopt rules relative to disbursement of funds. II. All fees collected under RSA 263:34-i shall be credited to the fund established in paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 175:7 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 175 / Section 7
175:7 Local Option.
Status: in_force

I. The voters of any city or town shall vote on certain questions concerning the sale and consumption of liquor, malt beverages or wine in that city or town as provided in RSA 663:5. II. The application of the vote taken at the biennial election held in November, 1964, shall be as provided in RSA 663:6. III. The recount of any local option vote, the procedures for holding such a recount, the declaration of the results of such a recount and the procedure for an appeal from such a recount shall be as provided in RSA 660:13-15.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:19-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 19-b
214:19-b Conviction by Court of Another State.
Status: in_force

The executive director may revoke the hunting license of any person who shall be convicted of an offense similar to those described in RSA 207:37-a, 207:38, 208:8, or 214:20 by a court of any other state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-E:10 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-E / Section 10
294-E:10 Effect of Change or Error.
Status: in_force

If a change or error in an electronic record occurs in a transmission between parties to a transaction, the following rules apply: I. If the parties have agreed to use a security procedure to detect changes or errors and one party has conformed to the procedure, but the other party has not, and the nonconforming party would have detected the change or error had that party also conformed, the conforming party may avoid the effect of the changed or erroneous electronic record. II. In an automated transaction involving an individual, the individual may avoid the effect of an electronic record that resulted from an error made by the individual in dealing with the electronic agent of another person if the electronic agent did not provide an opportunity for the prevention or correction of the error and, at the time the individual learns of the error, the individual: (a) Promptly notifies the other person of the error and that the individual did not intend to be bound by the electronic record received by the other person; (b) Takes reasonable steps, including steps that conform to the other person's reasonable instructions, to return to the other person or, if instructed by the other person, to destroy the consideration received, if any, as a result of the erroneous electronic record; and (c) Has not used or received any benefit or value from the consideration, if any, received from the other person. III. If neither paragraph I nor paragraph II applies, the change or error has the effect provided by other law, including the law of mistake, and the parties' contract, if any. IV. Paragraphs II and III may not be varied by agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 369:15 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 369 / Section 15
369:15 Stockholders.
Status: in_force

Whenever a public utility organized under the laws of this state shall issue (1) additional shares of its capital stock having unconditionally the general right to vote or (2) securities convertible into shares of such capital stock, it shall, except as hereinafter provided, first offer such shares or convertible securities proportionately to holders of its stock having such voting right in such manner as shall have been determined by its directors; provided, however, that if the charter, articles of agreement or stockholder votes authorizing the outstanding stock have limited or eliminated the rights of holders of such outstanding stock to subscribe to such shares or convertible securities, such offer need not be made, except to the extent, if any, required by said charter, articles of agreement or votes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 137-J:26 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 137-J / Section 26
137-J:26 Issuance of a Do Not Resuscitate Order; Order to be Written by the Attending Practitioner.
Status: in_force

I. An attending practitioner may issue a do not resuscitate order for a person if the person, or the person's agent or surrogate, has consented to the order. A do not resuscitate order shall be issued in writing in the form as described in this section for a person not present or residing in a health care facility. For persons present in health care facilities, a do not resuscitate order shall be issued in accordance with the policies and procedures of the health care facility and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. II. A person may request that their attending practitioner issue a do not resuscitate order for the person. III. A do not resuscitate order written by the attending practitioner for such a person with the consent of the agent or surrogate is valid and shall be respected by health care providers and residential care providers. IV. If an agent or surrogate is not reasonably available and the facility has made diligent efforts to contact the agent or surrogate without success, or the agent or surrogate is not legally capable of making a decision regarding a do not resuscitate order, an attending practitioner may issue a do not resuscitate order for a person who lacks capacity to make health care decisions, who is actively dying, and who is admitted to a health care facility if a second practitioner who has personally examined the person concurs in the opinion of the attending practitioner that the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation would be contrary to accepted medical standards and would cause unnecessary harm to the person. V. The do not resuscitate order shall be reflected in at least one of the following forms: (a) Forms issued in accordance with the policies and procedures of the health care facility in compliance with this chapter if applicable; (b) A portable DNR (P-DNR); medical orders form documenting the patient's name and signed by an attending practitioner and that clearly documents the DNR order; DNR bracelet or necklace worn by a patient, and inscribed with the patient's name, date of birth (in numerical form), and "NH DNR" or "NH Do not resuscitate"; and POLST constitutes a DNR if it states "This will constitute a DNR Order, and no separate DNR Order will be required." VI. Portable DNR and POLST (that indicates Do Not Resuscitate) forms are transferable, valid medical orders throughout this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-E:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-E / Section 3
79-E:3 Adoption of Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive Program
Status: in_force

I. Any city or town may adopt or modify the provisions of this chapter by voting whether to accept for consideration or modify requirements for requests for community revitalization tax relief incentives. Any city or town may do so by following the procedures in this section. II. In a town, other than a town that has adopted a charter pursuant to RSA 49-D, the question shall be placed on the warrant of a special or annual town meeting, by the governing body or by petition under RSA 39:3. III. In a city or town that has adopted a charter under RSA 49-C or RSA 49-D, the legislative body may consider and act upon the question in accordance with its normal procedures for passage of resolutions, ordinances, and other legislation. In the alternative, the legislative body of such municipality may vote to place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election. IV. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "yes," applications for community revitalization tax relief incentives may be accepted and considered by the local governing body at any time thereafter, subject to the provisions of paragraph VI of this section. V. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted on according to the provisions of paragraph II or III of this section, whichever applies. VI. The local governing body of any town or city that has adopted this program may consider rescinding its action in the manner described in paragraph II or III of this section, whichever applies. A vote terminating the acceptance and consideration of such applications shall have no effect on incentives previously granted by the city or town, nor shall it terminate consideration of applications submitted prior to the date of such vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:8-801 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 8-801
564-B:8-801 Duty to Administer, Invest and Manage Trust, and Distribute Trust Property.
Status: in_force

Upon acceptance of a trusteeship, the trustee shall administer, invest and manage the trust and distribute the trust property in good faith, in accordance with its terms and purposes and the interests of the beneficiaries, and in accordance with this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422-B / Section 7
422-B:7 Investigations.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving an application for a permit, the department shall make such investigation as may be necessary to process the application properly hereunder. If, upon such investigation, the department determines that a permit should not issue or that the height or location should be other than as applied for, the department shall thereupon notify the applicant in writing of its determination. Such notification may be served by delivering it personally to the applicant or by sending it by first class mail to the applicant at the address specified in the application. Such determination shall become final 20 days after notification thereof is served unless the applicant, within such 20-day period, requests in writing that a hearing be held before the department with reference to the application. All such hearings shall be open to the public. Any person interested may appear and be heard either in person or by counsel and may present such evidence and testimony as may be pertinent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 17-C:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 17-C / Section 3
17-C:3 Compensation.
Status: in_force

The members of said committee shall serve without compensation. All the legislative members of the committee, when engaged on business of the committee, shall receive legislative mileage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-K:16 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-K / Section 16
162-K:16 Joint Municipal Development and Revitalization Districts.
Status: in_force

Municipalities may enter into an agreement under RSA 53-A to jointly establish a municipal development district that may include land within the several municipalities using the procedures in this chapter. Tax revenues and expenditures may be allocated as provided in the agreement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-E:5 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-E / Section 5
458-E:5 Testimony and Evidence.
Status: in_force

Upon motion of a deploying parent, provided reasonable advance notice is given and good cause shown, the court shall allow such parent to present testimony and evidence by electronic means with respect to parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact matters instituted under this section when the deployment of that parent has a material effect on his or her ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing. In this section, "electronic means" includes communication by telephone or video teleconference.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-G:4-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-G / Section 4-b
170-G:4-b Evidence-Based Practices.
Status: in_force

I. On or before July 1, 2020, at least 10 percent of state funds received by the department for children's behavioral health services, whether or not they are subject to this chapter, shall be expended for evidence-based practices. Beginning July 1, 2022, the percentage of state funds expended for evidence-based practices shall be at least 25 percent; and beginning July 1, 2025, the percentage expended for evidence-based practices shall be at least 50 percent. II. The department shall submit a biennial report containing: (a) An assessment of each service provider on which the department expends funds, including but not limited to whether each service provided is an evidence-based practice, and whether the service provider is in compliance with the contract accountability requirements of RSA 170-G:4-d. (b) The percentage of state funds the department receives for behavioral health services that is being expended on evidence-based practices. (c) The percentage of federal and other funds the department receives for behavioral health services that is being expended on evidence-based practices. (d) A description of the efforts the department is making to increase the use of evidence-based practices for children's behavioral health and other services. III. The department shall submit the report required under paragraph II no later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year to the governor, the administrative justice of the circuit court, and the house and senate finance committees. The report shall also be posted on the department's website.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:19 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 19
71-B:19 Effect.
Status: in_force

Any such assessment or reassessment if satisfactory to the board shall when completed be returned to the clerk of the city or town, and shall be treated as an original assessment and the selectmen or assessors shall assess the taxes on the property accordingly. If it is advisable or necessary for the commissioner of revenue administration to make such assessment or reassessment it shall when completed be returned to the clerk of such city or town and shall be treated as an original assessment and the selectmen or assessors shall assess the taxes on the property accordingly. The tax collector shall have the same power to enforce payment of the tax, interest and penalties as though such assessment or reassessment were imposed on April 1. The lien provided in RSA 80:19 shall take effect on that portion of the property supplementally assessed for a period of 18 months following the actual time of the supplemental assessment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:18 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 18
541-B:18 Attorneys' Fees.
Status: in_force

No attorney representing a claimant shall charge or collect fees for legal services rendered to the claimant unless the fees have been approved by the board or the superior court, as the case may be. In determining the amount of allowable fees, the board or the superior court shall consider, among other things, the nature, length, and complexity of the services performed, the usual and customary charge for work of like kind, and the benefits resulting to the claimant as a result of the legal services performed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 649:6 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 649 / Section 6
649:6 Witnesses' Privileges.
Status: in_force

No person shall be excused from attending and testifying, or producing any books, papers, or other documents before any court, magistrate, referee or grand jury upon any investigation, proceeding or trial, for or relating to or concerned with a violation of any section of this chapter or attempt to commit such violation, upon the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him by the state may tend to convict him of a crime or to subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he may so testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, and no testimony so given or produced shall be received against him, upon any criminal investigation, proceeding or trial, except upon a prosecution for perjury or contempt of court based upon the giving or producing of such testimony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:13-d — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 13-d
540:13-d Defenses to Violations of Fitness.
Status: in_force

I. No action for possession based on nonpayment of rent shall be maintained in regard to any premises leased or rented for residential purposes, other than for vacation or recreation, if such premises are in substantial violation of the standards of fitness for health and safety set forth in RSA 48-A or in local codes, ordinances or bylaws established pursuant thereto, and such violation materially affects the habitability of said premises, provided that: (a) The tenant proves by clear and convincing evidence that, while not in arrears in rent, he provided notice of the violation to the person to whom he customarily pays rent; and (b) The landlord failed to correct the violations within 14 days of the receipt of such written notice or, in an emergency, as promptly as conditions require; and (c) The violations were not caused by the tenant, a member of the tenant's family or other person on the premises with the tenant's consent; and (d) Necessary repairs have not been prevented due to extreme weather conditions or due to the failure of the tenant to allow the landlord reasonable access to the premises. II. If a defendant raises a defense provided in paragraph I of this section, the court may order the action continued for a reasonable time not to exceed one month to enable the plaintiff to remedy the violation. At the time such continuance is ordered, the court shall require the person claiming a defense under this section to pay into court any rent withheld or becoming due thereafter as it becomes due. Upon a finding by the court that the violation has been remedied within the continuance period, the court shall dismiss the possessory action and either award the withheld rent money to the plaintiff or apportion the rent paid into court by paying to the plaintiff the fair rental value of the premises while in the substantially defective condition and by awarding the remainder of said funds to the defendant as damages for plaintiff's breach of his warranty of habitability. If the violation has not been remedied within such period, the court shall enter judgment for the defendant and refund to the defendant all money deposited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:3-311 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 3-311
383-E:3-311 Amendment of Bylaws.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a credit union may, by majority vote, amend the bylaws if the credit union files an application describing the proposed amendment under RSA 383-A:6-601 and it is permitted to do so by the commissioner based on the considerations set forth in RSA 383-E:3-301, as applicable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311:7-f — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311 / Section 7-f
311:7-f Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subdivision or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications hereof which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this subdivision are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:106 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 106
21-I:106 Commissioner Discretion to Adjust Initial FMLI Benefit Structure.
Status: in_force

In exercising authority under this subdivision to contract for FMLI coverage for state employees and also for the availability of advantageously priced FMLI coverage for employees of all non-state employers, the commissioner shall have discretionary authority in initiating this program to make changes to the benefit structure of the FMLI plan under RSA 21-I:102, III and may retain a consulting actuary or other benefit advisors in support of this discretionary determination. This discretionary authority shall be exercised in consideration of the stated purposes and policy goals of this subdivision and of the counsels of the FMLI advisory board established in RSA 21-I:107. Any such changes made under this paragraph shall be subject to approval by the governor and council and the legislative fiscal committee prior to implementation and shall be offered by the legislative fiscal committee as an amendment to this subdivision in the next regular session of the general court.