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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 264:4-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 264 / Section 4-a
264:4-a Form of Security; Periodic Payments.
Status: in_force

I. The director shall consider whether an individual subject to suspension of license and registration certificate and surrender of registration plates under RSA 264:3 has the ability to pay the security required under RSA 264:4 in full. If the individual does not have the ability to pay in full, the director shall order the individual to make such periodic payments as the director in his or discretion deems appropriate. The director shall not suspend the individual's license and registration certificate nor require surrender of the individual's registration plates provided the individual makes the periodic payments as ordered. II. The director shall not order periodic payments from any income that is exempt from execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process. If the individual does not have any income that is not exempt from execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, the director shall not suspend the individual's license and registration certificate nor require surrender of the individual's registration plates. III. If the individual subject to suspension of license and registration certificate and surrender of registration plates under RSA 264:3 fails to pay any periodic payments as ordered by the director under paragraph I, then upon notice of such default the director shall suspend the license and registration certificate and require surrender of the registration plates until all payments have been made as ordered. IV. The aggrieved person or his or her legal representative may request review of the director's order requiring periodic payments not sooner than 6 months from the date of the order. V. The individual ordered to make periodic payments may request review of the director's order upon change in his or her circumstances. VI. Nothing in this section shall relieve the individual subject to suspension of license and registration certificate and surrender of registration plates under RSA 264:3 from the requirement to give and maintain proof of financial responsibility in the future. VII. The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) The periodic payment hearing process. (b) A definition of the ability to pay. (c) Process for minors subject to suspension under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 71-B:7-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 71-B / Section 7-a
71-B:7-a Representation by Nonattorneys.
Status: in_force

Nonattorneys may commonly represent taxpayers in RSA 76:16, RSA 76:16-a, and RSA 83-F appeals before municipalities and the board. Nothing in this section shall prevent the board from denying representation by any individual it deems to be improper, inappropriate, or unable to adequately represent the interests of the taxpayer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:42 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 42
281-A:42 Failure to Make Payment of Compensation.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may assess a civil penalty of up to $2,500 on any insurance carrier or self-insurer who fails, without sufficient cause as determined by the commissioner, within 21 days after notice of a claim has been received by the insurance carrier or self-insurer or 21 days from the date that benefits are due: (a) To make payment of compensation pursuant to RSA 281-A:28 and 281-A:31, and file a memorandum of such action with the commissioner; or (b) To deny such compensation; to file a memorandum of such action with the commissioner; and to make a copy of the memorandum available to the claimant. The memorandum shall give a valid reason for the denial and shall advise the claimant of the right to petition the commissioner for a hearing. (c) The memorandum described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall be on a form prescribed by the commissioner. II. The insurance carrier or self-insurer shall be relieved of the obligation to meet the 21-day time limit of paragraph I: (a) If the commissioner has granted an extension of time upon showing cause; or (b) If and to the extent that an employer, except a self-insurer, has failed to comply with the requirements of RSA 281-A:53. III. Upon failure of any insurance carrier or self-insurer to comply with either an order for payment of compensation or an assessment of a civil penalty, the commissioner shall recover either or both in a civil action in the superior court of the county of jurisdiction. Anyone owing a civil penalty under this section shall pay it to the commissioner, who shall deposit it into the department of labor restricted fund established in RSA 273:1-b. IV. The commissioner shall submit to the insurance commissioner the record of an insurance carrier who consistently fails to comply with the provisions of this section. If the insurance commissioner should, upon investigation, find the carrier to be in substantial noncompliance, the commissioner shall order compliance. If the insurance carrier shall fail to comply, the insurance commissioner shall suspend or revoke such carrier's authorization to carry out the business of workers' compensation in this state. Likewise, the commissioner shall, as the commissioner deems necessary, suspend or revoke the self-insurer's permit of an employer or group self-insurer who consistently fails to comply with the provisions of this section and any rules adopted to enforce this section. V. Any insurance carrier or self-insurer who fails to file a timely memorandum in accordance with this section and who makes late payment to the employee, shall pay interest to such employee at the same rate as for judgments under RSA 336:1, II from the date the payment was due until it is paid. VI. In addition to paragraph V, any insurance carrier, self-insurer, or claims adjusting company who fails to file either the memorandum of payment of disability compensation or the memorandum of denial of compensation benefits in a timely manner shall be assessed a civil penalty of up to $2,500.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 401:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 401 / Section 13
401:13 Officers.
Status: in_force

I. The officers of an insurer who is subject to the provisions of this chapter shall consist of a president, a clerk or secretary who shall be the agent for service of process, and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the board of directors at a time and in a manner as may be prescribed by the bylaws. Such other officers and assistant officers and agents as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the board of directors or chosen in such other manner as may be prescribed by the bylaws. Any 2 or more offices may be held by the same person. II. All officers and agents of the insurer, as between themselves and the insurer, shall have the authority to perform the duties in the management of the insurer as may be provided in the bylaws, or as may be determined by resolution of the board of directors not inconsistent with the bylaws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:5-c — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 5-c
281-A:5-c Jurisdiction Over Private Employer Self-Insured Programs.
Status: in_force

I. Any private employer, or group or association of homogeneous employers self-insuring for workers' compensation coverage under RSA 281-A:5 and 281-A:5-a, is not an insurance company, reciprocal insurer or other insurer under the laws of this state, and administration of any activity securing compensation to employees thereunder shall not constitute doing an insurance business for any purposes under title XXXVII. II. The department of labor shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any private employer or group or association of homogeneous employers self-insuring for workers' compensation coverage under RSA 281-A:5 and 281-A:5-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-D:2 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-D / Section 2
464-D:2 Construction and Administration.
Status: in_force

This chapter is to be administered and interpreted in accordance with the following principles: I. All adults should be able to choose to live in the manner they wish and to accept or refuse support, assistance, or protection; II. All adults should be able to be informed about and participate in the management of their affairs; and III. The values, beliefs, wishes, cultural norms, and traditions that adults hold should be respected in supporting adults in the management of their affairs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 640:2 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 640 / Section 2
640:2 Bribery in Official and Political Matters.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a class B felony if: (a) He promises, offers, or gives any pecuniary benefit to another with the purpose of influencing the other's action, decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, nomination, or other exercise of discretion as a public servant, party official, or voter; or (b) Being a public servant, party official, candidate for electoral office, or voter, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another knowing or believing the other's purpose to be as described in subparagraph I(a), or fails to report to a law enforcement officer that he has been offered or promised a pecuniary benefit in violation of subparagraph I(a). II. As used in this section and other sections of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) "Public servant" means any officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, including judges, legislators, consultants, jurors, and persons otherwise performing a governmental function. A person is considered a public servant upon his election, appointment or other designation as such, although he may not yet officially occupy that position. A person is a candidate for electoral office upon his public announcement of his candidacy. (b) "Party official" means any person holding any post in a political party whether by election, appointment or otherwise. (c) "Pecuniary benefit" means any advantage in the form of money, property, commercial interest or anything else, the primary significance of which is economic gain; it does not include economic advantage applicable to the public generally, such as tax reduction or increased prosperity generally.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 618:6 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 618 / Section 6
618:6 Place of Committal.
Status: in_force

Any person sentenced to pay a fine shall be ordered to be imprisoned until sentence is performed, or he or she is otherwise legally discharged, in the county correctional facility in which the crime was committed. This section shall not be construed as authorizing the confinement of any juvenile under the age of 18 years in a county correctional facility for the nonpayment of a fine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:9 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 9
500-A:9 Exemption From Jury Service.
Status: repealed

No qualified prospective juror is exempt from jury service, except under the following circumstances: I. [Repealed.] II. If any person at the age of 70 years or more is selected as a juror he or she may, at his or her discretion, inform the court prior to the convening of court that he or she does not wish to act as a juror. He or she shall then be discharged, and another juror may be drawn in his or her place. III. If any member of the general court or delegate to a constitutional convention is selected as a juror when the general court or a constitutional convention is in session, he or she may inform the court that he or she does not wish to act as a juror. IV. No person shall serve as a petit juror at a term of court at which he or she has a case pending which may be tried by the jury at that time. V, VI. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:67 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 67
231:67 Temporary Absence.
Status: in_force

In the event of a temporary absence or disability in the office of highway agent, the selectmen may appoint some competent person for the period of such disability or absence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:4 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 4
363:4 Chairman.
Status: in_force

The chairman of the commission shall be appointed and commissioned as such and shall be the administrative head of the agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 319-C:13 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 319-C / Section 13
319-C:13 Records.
Status: in_force

The board shall keep a record of the name and residence of all persons licensed under this chapter in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification, and said record or duplicate thereof shall be open for inspection during office hours.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621:23 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621 / Section 23
621:23 Religious Preference.
Status: in_force

In all questions of release, the department shall investigate the religious and moral character of those into whose custody a released child is placed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 678:6 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 678 / Section 6
678:6 Abolishment of Board.
Status: in_force

I. The local legislative body of a city, of a county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places, or of a town operating under the town council form of government, shall determine the manner in which the board may be abolished. II. In all other towns, upon a petition to abolish the board, signed by 100 or more voters or 1/10 of the registered voters in town, whichever number is less, the board shall submit the proposal to the town or village district in the same manner prescribed in RSA 675:4. III. The question put to the voters shall be in substantially the following form: "Are you in favor of abolishing the community services and care planning board as proposed by petition of the voters of this town (village district)?"
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:12 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 12
673:12 Filling Vacancies in Membership.
Status: in_force

Vacancies in the membership of a local land use board occurring other than through the expiration of a term of office shall be filled as follows: I. For an elected member, by appointment by the remaining board members until the next regular municipal election at which time a successor shall be elected to either fill the unexpired term or start a new term, as appropriate. II. For an appointed, ex officio, or alternate member, by the original appointing or designating authority, for the unexpired term. III. The chairperson of the local land use board may designate an alternate member of the board to fill the vacancy temporarily until the vacancy is filled in the manner set forth in paragraph I or II. If the vacancy is for an ex officio member, the chairperson may only designate the person who has been appointed to serve as the alternate for the ex officio member.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 14
38:14 Operation of Plant.
Status: in_force

A municipality, which has so acquired the plant, property, or facilities of a public utility in any other municipality, may operate within such other municipality as a public utility with the same rights and franchises which the owners of such outlying plant, as purchased, would have had such purchase not been made. The operation by a municipality outside its own limits shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the commission except as provided in RSA 362. If the outlying municipality shall itself vote to establish a municipal plant all the provisions of this chapter shall be binding as to such determination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 225-A:6-a — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 225-A / Section 6-a
225-A:6-a Compensation.
Status: in_force

The appointive members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in official duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:22-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 22-b
21-I:22-b Awards.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 21-I:18, awards which are made by the state or by a state agency as defined in RSA 21-I:11, II(b), including those agencies referenced in RSA 21-I:18, under this subdivision shall not be made on criteria that are unknown to the parties submitting bids or proposals. Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent the state or a state agency as defined in RSA 21-I:11, II(b), including those agencies referenced in RSA 21-I:18, from making judgments on the capabilities of vendors to complete the work requested if this option is clearly stated in the body of the document and if used as the reason for the award, is so stated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:19 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 19
31:19 In General.
Status: in_force

I. Towns may take and hold in trust gifts, legacies, and devises made to them for the establishment, maintenance, and care of libraries, reading-rooms, schools, and other educational facilities, parks, cemeteries, and burial lots, the planting and care of shade and ornamental trees upon their highways and other public places, and for any other public purpose that is not foreign to their institution or incompatible with the objects of their organization. II. Towns may authorize the board of selectmen, or town council if there is one, to accept such trusts without further action by the town. III. Such authority to accept shall continue in effect for one year from the date of town meeting or action by the town council. The authority to accept trusts may be granted for an indefinite period, in which case the warrant article or vote granting such authority shall use the words, "indefinitely" or "until rescinded" or similar language.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 514:8 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 514 / Section 8
514:8 Abatement.
Status: in_force

No writ, declaration, return, process, judgment or other proceeding in the courts or course of justice shall be abated, quashed or reversed for any error or mistake, where the person or case may be rightly understood by the court, nor through defect or want of form or addition only; and courts and justices may, on motion, order amendment in any such case.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:68 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 68
339:68 Limitation.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subdivision, except RSA 339:66 and 339:67, shall not apply to persons who sell or offer for sale goods of the kinds herein mentioned which are owned by them and have been in good faith used by them in their own houses or hotels, or to administrators, executors, guardians or trustees in bankruptcy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 102:26 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 102 / Section 26
102:26 Transfer of Reserves.
Status: in_force

Upon transfer of membership of a permanent fireman from the state employees' retirement system to the firemen's retirement system under the provisions of this subdivision, in addition to the transfer of his accumulated contributions under the provisions of RSA 100:23, the reserve for benefits accrued under the state employees' retirement system provided by the employer's contributions on account of his service rendered prior to the date of such transfer, actuarially computed, shall be transferred from the state employees' retirement system to the firemen's retirement system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-B:9 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-B / Section 9
507-B:9 Pollutant Liability Standard.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the liability of any governmental unit or public employee for any personal injury, bodily injury, or property damage caused by or resulting from pollutant incidents including, but not limited to, per and polyfluorochemical contamination, shall only be based upon a showing by a preponderance of the evidence that the acts or omissions of the governmental unit were unreasonable. The acts or omissions of a governmental unit or public employee shall be conclusively presumed to be reasonable if they are in accord with the generally prevailing state of the art, scientific knowledge, and technology available to the governmental unit at the time the acts or omissions were undertaken or made by the governmental unit or public employee. II. If the fault of the governmental unit or public employee arising from a pollutant incident is 50 percent or greater, liability shall be joint and several. Otherwise, governmental units or public employees shall be liable only to the extent that their acts or omissions contributed to the causation of the personal injury, bodily injury, or property damage. III. The doctrines of strict liability or absolute liability shall not be the basis of liability of a governmental unit or public employee for any personal injury, bodily injury, or property damage caused by pollutant incidents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:22 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 22
461-A:22 Modification of Agreements on College Expenses.
Status: in_force

Every agreement made under RSA 461-A:21 shall state whether the agreement either is modifiable or is not modifiable. To qualify as not modifiable, the agreement shall state a specific dollar amount to be contributed by either or both parents. If the parents' agreement states that it is modifiable, the legal test for modification shall be a substantial change in circumstances that was not foreseeable when the agreement was signed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:60-b — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 60-b
228:60-b Purchase Price for Rail Properties.
Status: in_force

I. All rail properties within the state offered for sale by any railway corporation after July 1, 1990, shall be offered for sale in writing to the commissioner in the first instance. In no event shall a railroad corporation offer to sell or otherwise dispose of rail properties to any person or entity on terms or conditions more favorable than those offered to the state. The state of New Hampshire acting through the commissioner shall notify such railroad corporation in writing of its acceptance or rejection of an offer within 90 calendar days of receipt of such offer. When the commissioner accepts an offer, he or she shall promptly notify the governor and the governor's council. II. When the governor receives notice of the commissioner's acceptance of an offer to purchase rail property, he or she shall schedule the offer for consideration by the council within 90 days of the date on the notice. The state of New Hampshire, acting through the commissioner with the approval of governor and council, may match any verifiable bona fide offer made for any rail properties within the limits of funds available to the commissioner for this purpose. In the event that the property offered for sale to the commissioner is to be purchased for other transportation purposes, including recreational trails, funds for such purchase shall be identified and provided by the state agency or political subdivision requesting the commissioner to acquire the property. The state or a political subdivision thereof shall retain title to all land purchased under the right of first refusal. Cooperative use and management agreements with state agencies or political subdivisions providing acquisition funds shall be executed for parcels acquired with other than department of transportation funds. In the event that all or any part of the parcel so acquired is needed for transportation of goods or services of any kind or for any other purpose deemed necessary by the commissioner, the contributing entity shall be entitled to a refund of contribution or replacement land as determined by RSA 4:40. Any such right of first refusal shall be offered in writing to the commissioner who shall notify such railroad corporation in writing of acceptance or rejection of such an offer within 90 calendar days of receipt of such offer. III. If the amount of any offer is unsatisfactory to the state, the commissioner may proceed to condemn such rail properties under RSA 228:59.