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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 121:6 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 121 / Section 6
121:6 Limitations on Right to Acquire.
Status: in_force

Lands which may be acquired under this chapter shall be such as by reason of quality, location, or condition are better adapted to public conservation, forestry, recreation, experimental, and demonstration purposes than for continued private ownership and development. Such acquisition shall be limited in total within the state to 2 percent of the total land area of the state, and shall be further limited in each town or city to an amount of land, the assessed valuation of which on April 1 of the preceding year was 5 percent of the total assessed valuation on such date of all the real estate in such town or city. The provisions of this chapter shall not limit the authority of the United States to acquire lands for the White Mountain National Forest within the boundaries established by proclamation of the president of the United States, dated October 26, 1929; and the limitations as to area and valuation contained in this section shall not apply to acquisitions within the boundaries of the existing White Mountain National Forest Purchase Unit, or any new national forest purchase units that may be recommended by the land use board and approved by the governor and council; nor shall such acquisitions be included in computing such limitations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:43 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 43
231:43 Power to Discontinue.
Status: in_force

I. Any class IV, V or VI highway, or any portion thereof, in a town may be discontinued by vote of a town; provided, however, that: (a) Any highway to public waters, or portion of such highway, laid out by a commission appointed by the governor and council, shall not be discontinued except with the consent of the governor and council. (b) Any class V highway established to provide a property owner or property owners with highway access to their property because of a taking under RSA 230:14 shall not be discontinued except by written consent by such property owner or property owners. II. The selectmen shall give written notice by verified mail, as defined in RSA 21:53, to all owners of property abutting such highway, at least 14 days prior to the vote of the town. In the case of a petitioned warrant article calling for discontinuance of a class VI highway, the petitioners shall bear the cost of notice. III. No owner of land shall, without the owner's written consent, be deprived of access over such highway, at such owner's own risk.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 131:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 131 / Section 3
131:3 Testing of Water Supplies.
Status: in_force

They shall make periodic inspections and analyses of the public water supplies of the state and any special investigations thereof that may be called for; also, when requested or as may be deemed by them necessary or expedient in the interests of the public health, make inspections or analyses of sources furnishing water to institutions, schools, hotels, camps, other places of public resort and individuals, and advise in connection with the same; and they shall enforce the laws pertaining to water supply and to the sanitation of public waters.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:56 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 56
339:56 Labels; Use of Undisinfected Secondhand Materials Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall manufacture for purposes of sale, sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell, any mattress, pillow, cushion, muff bed, quilt, upholstered furniture or similar article having a filling of hair, down, feathers, wool, cotton, kapok or other material, unless there is plainly marked upon each such article, or upon a tag of some durable substance sewed thereon, or otherwise securely attached thereto, a statement of the kind of material used for filling in the manufacture of such article, the name of the manufacturer or vendor, and also, if the material has been previously used, the word, secondhand. Provided, that no secondhand materials, the use of which is not prohibited under RSA 339:59 and which may be deemed by the department of health and human services suitable for reuse, shall be used unless the same have been disinfected by a method or methods approved by the said department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-A:3-c — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-A / Section 3-c
417-A:3-c Underwriting on the Basis of Credit Information.
Status: in_force

No insurer shall cancel, refuse to write, or refuse to renew a policy of automobile insurance solely on the basis of credit information obtained from a credit rating, a credit history, or a credit scoring model, without consideration of any other applicable and permitted underwriting factors independent of credit information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:24 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 24
294-A:24 Involuntary Dissolution.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may administratively dissolve a corporation under RSA 293-A:14.21 if: I. The corporation for 2 consecutive years does not pay within 60 days after they are due any franchise fees or penalties imposed by this chapter or other law; II. The corporation for 2 consecutive years does not deliver its annual report to the secretary of state within 60 days after it is due; III. The corporation is without a registered agent or registered office in this state for 60 days or more; IV. The corporation does not notify the secretary of state within 60 days that its registered agent or registered office has been changed, that its registered agent has resigned, or that its registered office has been discontinued; or V. The corporation's period of duration stated in its articles of incorporation expires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-F:13 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-F / Section 13
326-F:13 Unsolicited Home Sales Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No hearing aid dealer or audiologist, employee or agent thereof, shall canvass either in person or by telephone from house to house for the purpose of selling or renting a hearing aid without prior request from the prospective customer, a relative or friend of the prospective customer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-D:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-D / Section 1
141-D:1 Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Determination of Death Act."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:16 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 16
491:16 On Issues Framed.
Status: in_force

In bills in equity, when issues are framed and tried by jury, the verdict or findings of the jury shall be advisory and may be modified or set aside if not satisfactory to found a decree upon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193-A:9 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193-A / Section 9
193-A:9 Liability Limited.
Status: in_force

The resident school district, the board of such district, and any employees of the resident school district associated with a child who is or has been receiving home education are not liable in damages in a civil action for any injury, death or loss to person or property allegedly sustained by that child, the child's parent, or any other person as a result of the child's receipt of home education, including but not limited to, any liability allegedly based on the failure of the child to receive a free appropriate or adequate public education.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:22 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-B / Section 22
326-B:22 License Renewal; All Licensees.
Status: in_force

I. All license renewals shall be issued every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8. II. Any person licensed who intends to continue practicing as a nurse or nursing assistant shall: (a) Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, or plea arrangements in lieu of convictions; (b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; (c) Meet continuing competence requirements as defined in rules adopted under RSA 541-A; (d) For those licensees applying for renewal following disciplinary action, comply with all board licensure requirements as well as any specific requirements set forth in the board's discipline order; and (e) Meet other criteria as established by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-A:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-A / Section 4
155-A:4 Permit Required.
Status: in_force

I. Before starting new construction or renovation of buildings and structures as described in RSA 155-A:2, I, the person responsible for such construction shall obtain a permit. [Paragraph II effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out below.] II. In municipalities that have adopted an enforcement mechanism pursuant to RSA 674:51 and RSA 47:22, the permit under this section shall conform to the locally adopted process. No permit shall be issued that would not result in compliance with the state building code and state fire code. [Paragraph II effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out above.] II. In municipalities that have adopted an enforcement mechanism pursuant to RSA 155-A:3, the permit under this section shall conform to the locally adopted process. No permit shall be issued that would not result in compliance with the state building code. III. For buildings and structures owned by the state, the community college system of New Hampshire, or the university system, the person responsible for such activities shall obtain a permit from the state fire marshal. Before issuing the permit, the state fire marshal shall give due consideration to any written recommendations of the municipal fire chief, building official, or designee in the community where the state building is located.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:15 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 15
544:15 Traversing Allegations of Answer.
Status: in_force

The allegations of the answer shall be deemed to be traversed without further pleading.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 527:13 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 527 / Section 13
527:13 Writ of Possession.
Status: in_force

Writs of possession shall be substantially in the following form: THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE .......... ss. To the sheriff of any county or his deputy: [L.S.] Whereas, .......... , of .......... , by the consideration of our justices of our court of .......... , holden at .......... , in said county of .......... , on the .......... Tuesday of .......... , recovered judgment against .......... of .......... , for a certain .......... , with the appurtenances, situate in the town of .......... , and costs taxed at .......... , as appears of record. We command you, therefore, that without delay you cause said .......... to have possession of the said premises. We also command you that of the goods, chattels or lands of the said debtor in your precinct you cause to be levied and paid to said creditor the aforesaid sum, with the lawful interest thereon, and .......... more for this writ and your own fees, and make return of this writ, with your doings thereon, unto said court, to be holden at .......... in said county upon the .......... day of .......... Witness, .......... , Esquire, the .......... day of .......... , .......... .......... , Clerk.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 471-C:32 — NH Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 471-C / Section 32
471-C:32 Destruction or Disposition of Property Having Insubstantial Commercial Value; Immunity From Liability.
Status: in_force

If the administrator determines after investigation that any property delivered under this chapter has insubstantial commercial value, the administrator may destroy or otherwise dispose of the property at any time. No action or proceeding may be maintained against the state or any officer or against the holder for or on account of any action taken by the administrator pursuant to this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-A:4 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-A / Section 4
205-A:4 Permissible Reasons for Eviction.
Status: in_force

After the effective date of this section, a tenancy may be terminated by a park owner or operator pursuant to this chapter only for one or more of the following reasons: I. Nonpayment of rent, utility charges, or reasonable incidental service charges; provided that no action for possession shall be maintained if prior to the expiration of an eviction notice the tenant shall pay or tender all arrearages due plus $15 as liquidated damages. II. Failure of the tenant to comply with local ordinances or state or federal law or regulations relating to manufactured housing or manufactured housing parks, provided that the tenant is first given written notice of the tenant's failure to comply with said laws or regulations and a reasonable opportunity thereafter to comply with said laws or regulations. III. Damage by the tenant to the demised property, reasonable wear and tear excepted. IV. Repeated conduct of the tenant, upon the manufactured housing park premises, which disturbs the peace and quiet of other tenants in the manufactured housing park. V. Failure of the tenant to comply with reasonable written rules and regulations of the manufactured housing park as established by the park owner or operator in the rental agreement at the inception of the tenancy or as amended subsequently with the written consent of the tenant, or without the tenant's consent upon 3 months' written notice; provided that the tenant is first given written notice of the failure to comply and a reasonable opportunity thereafter to comply with said rules and regulations. Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to permit a park owner or operator to vary the terms of a written or oral rental agreement without the express written consent of the tenant. VI. Condemnation or change of use of the manufactured housing park.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 321-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 321-A / Section 2
321-A:2 Rules.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all carnival or amusement rides, air supported structures, and amusement attractions, as covered by this chapter, for the protection of the general public. The rules shall be based upon generally accepted engineering standards, formulas, and practices.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:15 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 15
422:15 Federal Aid for Airport and Airway Development.
Status: in_force

No municipality in this state, whether acting alone or jointly with another municipality or with the state, shall submit to any agent of the federal government any project application under the provisions of section 16(a) of the Act of Congress, approved May 21, 1970, being Public Law 91-258, 91st Congress, known and hereinafter designated as the "Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970" or any amendment thereof, unless the project and project application have been first approved by the department. No such municipality shall directly accept, receive, receipt for, or disburse any funds granted by the United States under the Airport and Airway Development Act, but it shall designate the commissioner as its agent and in its behalf to accept, receive, receipt for and disburse such funds. It shall enter into an agreement with the commissioner prescribing the terms and conditions of such agency in accordance with federal laws, rules and regulations and applicable laws of this state. Such moneys as are paid over by the United States government shall be retained by the state or paid over to said municipality under such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the United States government in making such grant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 121:4 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 121 / Section 4
121:4 Procedure.
Status: in_force

At least 14 days before the land use board shall take action upon any proposed acquisition of land in any town or city, it shall, by letter addressed to the board of selectmen in such town, or to the board of mayor and aldermen in such city, advise it of the proposed acquisitions. At the request of the selectmen in such town or the board of mayor and aldermen in such city where the purchase of such land is contemplated, the land use board shall grant a public hearing in such town or city, or at some other convenient place. Provided, however, that no land shall be acquired under the provisions of this chapter until the acquisition of the same shall be approved by a majority of the voters present and voting at a regular or special town meeting in towns, or by a majority vote of the board of mayor and aldermen in cities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:31 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 31
304-A:31 Causes of Dissolution.
Status: in_force

Dissolution is caused: I. Without violation of the agreement between the partners: (a) By the termination of the definite term or particular undertaking specified in the agreement. (b) By the express will of any partner when no definite term or particular undertaking is specified. (c) By the express will of all the partners who have not assigned their interests or suffered them to be charged for their separate debts, either before or after the termination of any specified term or particular undertaking. (d) By the expulsion of any partner from the business bona fide in accordance with such a power conferred by the agreement between the partners. II. In contravention of the agreement between the partners, where the circumstances do not permit a dissolution under any other provision of this section, by the express will of any partner at any time. III. By any event which makes it unlawful for the business of the partnership to be carried on or for the members to carry it on in partnership. IV. By the death of any partner. V. By the bankruptcy of any partner or the partnership. VI. By decree of court under RSA 304-A:32.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 1:11 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 11
1:11 Penalty for Alteration Without Application and Permit.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates the provisions of RSA 1:8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 504-A:6 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 504-A / Section 6
504-A:6 Preliminary Hearing.
Status: in_force

The facts and circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of any probationer or parolee shall be expeditiously reviewed at a preliminary hearing meeting the due process requirements of federal law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 249:12 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 249 / Section 12
249:12 To Clear Brush, Etc.
Status: in_force

Railroads shall have the right, subject to the provisions hereof, to enter upon forest or brush land adjacent to the right of way without liability for trespass for the purpose of clearing brush, grass and inflammable material from such land for a distance of 25 feet from the railroad right of way but shall not remove valuable timber growth without recompense to the owner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:10-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 10-a
167:10-a Payments to Recipients; Insurance Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. No accident or health insurance policy issued, renewed or continued after August 28, 1981 shall contain any provision denying or limiting insurance benefits because services are rendered to an insured or a dependent who is eligible for or who receives medical assistance under RSA 167 or RSA 161. II. The commissioner of health and human services shall not pay for any services provided under RSA 167 or RSA 161 if the recipient has coverage for the services under an accident or health insurance policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:20-d — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 20-d
284:20-d Compensation of Stewards, Judges, and Veterinarians.
Status: in_force

Compensation of the lottery commission veterinarian, and of the official state steward or associate judges of the lottery commission shall be reimbursed to the state by the person, association, corporation, or any other type of entity conducting the race or meet, and such reimbursement shall include the employer's share of OASI taxes. The lottery commission may establish the salaries of the state steward and associate judges. Payments to the state required under this section shall be made no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of billing from the lottery commission. Failure to make payments in the time prescribed shall subject the licensee to a civil forfeiture of up to $50 for each day the payments are overdue, at the discretion of the lottery commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:19 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 19
21-I:19 Products and Services of Persons With Disabilities.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, whenever products or services of persons with disabilities are available, the director of procurement and support services may purchase the same at their fair market value in accordance with the following: I. The director shall determine the fair market price on all suitable products manufactured by persons with disabilities and services rendered by persons with disabilities and offered for sale to the state or any of its agencies by any charitable nonprofit agency for the disabled, which is incorporated under the laws of this state, and which manufactures merchandise and provides services within the state and which is approved for such purpose by the director of the division of procurement and support services. The director shall revise such prices from time to time, in accordance with changing market conditions, and shall adopt such rules regarding specifications, time of delivery and other relevant matters as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. At the request of the director of procurement and support services, the commissioner of education shall assist the director in distributing requests for goods and services of persons with disabilities among approved agencies for the disabled. II. If products or services are available for procurement from any department or agency of the state, and procurement therefrom is required by the provisions of any other section of this chapter or any other law, procurement of such products shall be made in accordance with such other provisions of law.