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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563-D:17 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563-D / Section 17
563-D:17 Validity of Transfer On Death Deed.
Status: in_force

I. A transfer on death deed or a revocation of a transfer on death deed is deemed to be valid if it was created or revoked in accordance with this chapter. II. An action to contest the validity of a transfer on death deed or a revocation of a transfer on death deed must be commenced within the later of: (a) One year after the transferor's death; or (b) Six months after the appointment of the administrator of the transferor's estate, if the administrator was appointed within one year after the death of the transferor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:56 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 56
374:56 Injunctions.
Status: in_force

If any person is making or proposes to make an excavation in a negligent or unsafe manner which may result in damage to an underground facility, the operator which owns or maintains such facility may commence an action for a temporary restraining order or injunction to prevent the excavation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554:31 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554 / Section 31
554:31 Petition.
Status: in_force

The petition for such license to mortgage shall recite the limits of the principal amount, the interest rate, and the term of the note to secure the mortgage, and said note and mortgage shall be executed by the administrator or executor, and said heirs or devisees, or if minors, their guardians or conservators, who assented to the petition to mortgage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405-B / Section 1
405-B:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to enable the collection and disbursement of premium taxes for nonadmitted insurance, including surplus lines insurance, necessitated by the passage of the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 (NRRA), which was incorporated intact into the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 4173.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:27 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 27
232:27 Commissioners' Fees and Expenses.
Status: in_force

The fees to be paid to the commissioners for their services on petitions relating to highways shall be paid by the county upon approval by the court, and shall be $5 a day for the time necessarily occupied in attending hearings, and in making examinations and reports, and $.08 a mile for actual travel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293:1 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293 / Section 1
293:1 Local Corporations.
Status: in_force

Within 30 days after the close of any session of the legislature, parties procuring the passage of any act at that session incorporating, or renewing the corporate powers of, a corporation which is to carry on its business and have its principal office in this state shall pay to the secretary of state a sum according to the nature of the corporation, as follows: savings banks, $100; other banks 1/10 of one percent and railroads and insurance companies 1/20 of one percent, upon the largest amount of capital authorized by the act; other corporations having for their object a division of profits, $50; and for every act in amendment of any such act, $25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4-F:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4-F / Section 1
4-F:1 Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee Established.
Status: repealed

I. There is established a New Hampshire geographic information system (GIS) committee. II. The members of the committee shall be as follows: (a) The commissioner or agency head of each of the following state agencies, or designee: (1) Adjutant general. (2) Department of agriculture, markets and food. (3) Department of corrections. (4) Department of natural and cultural resources. (5) Department of education. (6) Office of planning and development. (7) Department of environmental services. (8) Fish and game department. (9) Department of health and human services. (10) Department of information technology. (11) [Repealed.] (12) Department of revenue administration. (13) Department of safety. (14) Department of transportation. (b) The director of the university of New Hampshire's geographically referenced analysis and information transfer (GRANIT) system, or designee. (c) A municipal GIS manager, appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association. (d) A representative from the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions. (e) [Repealed.] III. All entities represented on the committee shall share access to geospatial data and resources with the exception of information that is nonpublic, is statutorily restricted, or is part of a criminal investigation. Shared information shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the state, the state's political subdivisions, and other relevant parties. No entity represented on the committee shall use data or resources obtained from another entity represented on the committee for pecuniary gain. IV. The committee shall review the use, development, and coordination of geospatial data and resources by state agencies and municipal governments and shall consider the need for central coordination, storage, and distribution of such data and resources, and suggest an appropriate response. The committee shall also consider GIS activities at public and semi-public agencies and identify avenues where legislation may further efficiencies through enhanced cooperation. V. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the commissioner of the department of information technology, or designee, and shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members at the first meeting and every 2 years thereafter. Nine members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. VI. The committee shall report annually, beginning November 1, 2016, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor, on or before November 1. The reports shall describe the activities and findings of the committee and any recommendations for proposed legislation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:6 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 6
204-C:6 Surety Required.
Status: in_force

Before entering into their duties, the members of the board shall obtain a surety blanket bond covering each member in the penal sum of not less than $50,000, the executive director in the penal sum of not less than $100,000, and the other officers and employees of the authority in the penal sum of not less than $50,000. Such surety bond or bonds shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office covered, shall be executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state as surety and shall be approved by the attorney general and filed in the office of the secretary of state. The cost of each such bond shall be paid by the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:139 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 139
231:139 Tree Wardens.
Status: in_force

I. A city or town may provide for the appointment of a tree warden or wardens. A tree warden shall be a person known to be interested in planting, pruning, and preserving shade and ornamental trees and shrubs in public ways, village commons, parks, cemeteries, and other public grounds. A tree warden shall be qualified to perform the duties specified as demonstrated through adequate education, experience, or both, in arboriculture, ornamental horticulture, forestry, landscape maintenance, or other related fields. The city or town appointing a tree warden shall advise the division of forests and lands of such appointment and the division shall maintain a roster of tree wardens which shall be available to the public upon request. II. As determined by the city or town, the duties of a tree warden shall be to help care for, maintain, protect, and perpetuate shade and ornamental community trees and shrubs in town public ways, village commons, parks, cemeteries, and other public grounds, and to advise the governing body from time to time as may be necessary to help accomplish that purpose. The town tree warden shall cooperate and work with other town agencies and officials in carrying out the intent of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-A:16-a — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-A / Section 16-a
356-A:16-a Unfair Agreements to List Residential Real Estate.
Status: in_force

I. Definitions. In this section: (a) "Prohibited listing agreement" means a contract or agreement between a provider and an owner under which the owner agrees to list the owner's residential real estate for sale and that contains any of the terms or requirements set forth in paragraph II. (b) "Owner" means an owner of an interest in residential real estate. (c) "Provider" means a person or entity providing or offering to provide real estate brokerage services. (d) "Recording" means presenting a document to a register of deeds for official placement in the records of the registry of deeds. (e) "Residential real estate" means real estate consisting of not less than one nor more than 4 residential dwelling units. II. A provider shall not enter into, or offer to enter into, a prohibited listing agreement that purports to: (a) Bind any future owner not a party to the agreement; (b) Allow for the assignment by the provider of a real estate brokerage service to a third party without notice to or consent of the owner; (c) Create a lien, encumbrance, or other real property security interest; or (d) Obligate the owner to pay a fee or commission to the provider upon a sale or transfer of the residential real estate when the sale or transfer is not the result of a real estate brokerage service provided by the provider. III. A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice under RSA 358-A. IV. A prohibited listing agreement in violation of this section is unenforceable. A person may not record or cause to be recorded a prohibited listing agreement in violation of this section. A prohibited listing agreement recorded in this state in violation of this section does not provide actual or constructive notice against an otherwise bona fide purchaser or creditor. If a prohibited listing agreement is recorded in violation of this section, a party with an interest in the residential real estate that is the subject of that prohibited listing agreement may apply to the superior court in the county where the recording occurred for an order declaring the prohibited listing agreement void and of no effect. V. Nothing in this section affects a lien on residential real estate established under RSA 447:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 262:35 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 262 / Section 35
262:35 Exemption From Liability.
Status: in_force

No custodian shall be liable for damages to such vehicle while it is in his or her custody, providing due care is exercised to prevent negligent acts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:38 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 38
179:38 Liquor and Wine Payment Procedures.
Status: in_force

All invoices submitted to the commission for payment of liquor or wine purchases shall be submitted in duplicate and shall contain the state of New Hampshire liquor commission purchase order number, the state of New Hampshire brand code numbers, brand names, brand size, quantity in cases, unit and extension prices and discounts allowed. A single invoice with a duplicate copy shall be submitted for each purchase order. Payment for merchandise received shall be made as stated on the purchase order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:18 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 18
187-A:18 Special Funds for Self-amortizing Projects.
Status: in_force

The trustees of the university system shall keep the income from each of the following specified facilities in a separate fund for each division or campus of the university system: housing facilities, dining halls and other food service facilities, student unions, and bookstores. From each such fund shall be paid the proportionate part of the annual interest on the state borrowing for the purpose of constructing any of the 4 specified facilities at the particular division or campus, and a like proportionate payment of installments of principal as the same become due until such time as all obligations incurred by the state for any of said 4 facilities at any division or campus have been met. All operating and maintenance expenses of the 4 specified facilities shall be paid from the applicable separate fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:63 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 63
261:63 Emergency Extension of Registration.
Status: in_force

When an emergency is declared to exist by the governor, the director may extend said expiration date to cover the period of the emergency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 20:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 20 / Section 9
20:9 State and Provincial Records.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state, with the approval of the governor and council, may from time to time collect, arrange, transcribe, and cause to be printed such portions of the early state and provincial records as he may deem expedient. He shall determine the style, form, and quantity to be printed and may employ such assistants as the governor and council may approve.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:17-b — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 17-b
76:17-b Filing Fee Reimbursed.
Status: in_force

Whenever, after taxes have been paid, the board of tax and land appeals grants an abatement of taxes because of an incorrect tax assessment due to a clerical error, or a plain and clear error of fact, and not of interpretation, as determined by the board of tax and land appeals, the person receiving the abatement shall be reimbursed by the city or town treasurer for the filing fee paid under RSA 76:16-a, I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 489:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 489 / Section 8
489:8 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: I. Requirements and procedures for the pre-application process and technical review, including requirements for notification of and coordination with municipalities, other state and federal agencies, local river management advisory committees, and other entities. II. Application requirements and procedures for processing a final application for an integrated land development permit, including requirements for notification of and coordination with municipalities, other state and federal agencies, local river management advisory committees, and other entities. III. Applicability of technical criteria of the affected program. IV. Time extensions and duration of a permit, and procedures and requirements for amending a permit issued pursuant to this chapter. V. Procedures and requirements for projects requiring a public hearing. VI. Terms and conditions for permits issued under this chapter to ensure compliance with this chapter and affected programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 14
32:14 Adoption.
Status: in_force

I. This subdivision may be adopted: (a) By any town with a town meeting form of government, including those with a budgetary town meeting, official ballot town meeting, or representative town meeting pursuant to RSA 49-D:3, II, II-a, and III, or by a town with an official ballot town council form of government under which part or all of the annual town operating budget is voted upon by official ballot; (b) By a cooperative school district, in accordance with RSA 195:12-a; (c) By any village district, or district created under RSA 53-A or 53-B, which adopts its budget at an annual meeting of its voters, and which is located in more than one municipality; or (d) By any school district or village district which adopts its budget at an annual meeting of its voters, but which lies wholly within a municipality that lacks authority to adopt this subdivision. II. This subdivision may be adopted by a majority vote of those present and voting, under an article in the warrant for the annual meeting, inserted by the governing body or by petition. III. Voting shall be by ballot, but the question shall not be placed on the official ballot used to elect officers. Polls shall remain open and ballots shall be accepted by the moderator for a period of not less than one hour following the completion of discussion on the question. IV. If the vote is favorable, the town or district shall at that same meeting vote, by ballot or other means, determine the number of members-at-large, as provided in RSA 32:15, I, and whether they shall be elected or appointed by the moderator. V. A town or district which has adopted this subdivision may rescind its adoption in the manner described in paragraphs II and III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:16 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 16
304-A:16 Partner by Estoppel.
Status: in_force

I. When a person, by words spoken or written or by conduct, represents himself, or consents to another representing him to any one, as a partner in an existing partnership or with one or more persons not actual partners, he is liable to any such person to whom such representation has been made, who has, on the faith of such representation, given credit to the actual or apparent partnership, and if he has made such representation or consented to its being made in a public manner he is liable to such person, whether the representation has or has not been made or communicated to such person so giving credit by or with the knowledge of the apparent partner making the representation or consenting to its being made: (a) When a partnership liability results, he is liable as though he were an actual member of the partnership. (b) When no partnership liability results, he is liable jointly with the other persons, if any, so consenting to the contract or representation as to incur liability, otherwise separately. II. When a person has been thus represented to be a partner in an existing partnership, or with one or more persons not actual partners, he is an agent of the persons consenting to such representation to bind them to the same extent and in the same manner as though he were a partner in fact, with respect to persons who rely upon the representation. Where all the members of the existing partnership consent to the representation, a partnership act or obligation results; but in all other cases it is the joint act or obligation of the person acting and the persons consenting to the representation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:10-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 10-a
76:10-a Jeopardy Assessment.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to the selectmen or assessors that it is necessary that the assessment of taxes assessed against any property be made as soon as possible in order to insure the payment of the taxes and to protect the public interest, they may, on or after April 1, make a reasonable jeopardy assessment of the taxes against the owner or person to whom such property is assessed and commit a warrant to the collector for the same, and the collector after making presentation of a bill for such taxes may immediately use any of the remedies provided by law to collect the taxes committed to him in such warrant. If it later appears that such jeopardy tax payment was in excess of the taxes due the over plus together with interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum from the time of payment to the time of refund shall be refunded to the person from whom the tax was collected. If such tax payment was insufficient to pay the actual tax later found to be due, then a further assessment may be made and may be collected in the same manner as the original assessment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:167 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 167
282-A:167 General Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any violator of any provision of this chapter, or of any order or rule thereunder, for which a penalty is neither prescribed above nor provided by any other applicable statute, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and each such violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 607-A:4 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 607-A / Section 4
607-A:4 Savings Provisions.
Status: in_force

I. This chapter does not affect the power of a court, otherwise given by law, to impose sentence, to suspend imposition or execution of sentence on any conditions, or to impose conditions of probation, or the power of the adult parole board to impose conditions of parole. II. This chapter does not deprive or restrict the authority and powers of officials of a penal institution or other penal facility, otherwise provided by law, for the administration of the institution or facility or for the control of the conduct and conditions of confinement of a convicted person in their custody. III. This chapter does not affect the qualifications or disqualifications otherwise required or imposed by law for a designated office, public or private, for service as a juror, for voting, or for any designated profession, trust, or position or any designated license or privilege conferred by public authority. IV. This chapter does not affect the rights of others arising out of the conviction or out of the conduct on which the conviction is based and not dependent upon the doctrines of civil death, the loss of civil rights, the forfeiture of estate, or corruption of blood. V. This chapter does not affect laws governing rights of inheritance of a murderer from his victim.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 184:96 — NH Code / Title XIV / Chapter 184 / Section 96
184:96 Access of Agents.
Status: in_force

The commissioner and his authorized milk inspectors, deputies and assistants, or any of them, shall have access, at any reasonable hours, to all premises and places where milk or milk products are produced, handled or processed or where the process of pasteurization is carried on for the enforcement of the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:48 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 48
243:48 Foreign Corporation.
Status: in_force

Foreign railroad corporations operating roads within this state shall have the same rights for the purposes of operating, leasing or uniting with other roads as if created by the laws of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-C:4 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-C / Section 4
464-C:4 Communication Between Courts.
Status: in_force

I. A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph II, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred. II. Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 249:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 249 / Section 2
249:2 Insurable Interest.
Status: in_force

Such railroads shall have an insurable interest in all property situate upon the line of their road which is exposed to such damage, and they may effect insurance thereon for their own benefit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-G:14 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-G / Section 14
384-G:14 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Subject to federal preemption where applicable, the bank commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The bank commissioner may take enforcement action to remedy any act or practice which violates this chapter, including injunctive relief and restitution. II. Any borrower injured by any such act or practice in violation of RSA 384-G may bring an action for damages and for such equitable relief, including an injunction, as the court deems necessary and proper, against a bank. A prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, as determined by the court. If the court finds that an action initiated by the plaintiff under this paragraph was frivolous, the court shall give reasons thereof in writing and may assess reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.