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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-N:8-c — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-N / Section 8-c
21-N:8-c Commission Established; Department of Education; New Hampshire School Civics Program.
Status: in_force

The commission on New Hampshire civics is hereby established to develop educational materials to teach the state constitution in New Hampshire schools. I. Notwithstanding RSA 14:49 the members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Three public members appointed by the governor, of which at least one shall be the parent of a student in a qualified New Hampshire education program. (b) The chair of NH Civics, or designee. (c) The chief justice of the New Hampshire supreme court, or designee. (d) The secretary of state, or designee. (e) The chief administrative judge of the New Hampshire superior court, or designee. (f) The chief administrative judge of the New Hampshire circuit court, or designee. (g) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee. (h) Two New Hampshire civics teachers appointed by the commissioner of education. (i) The executive director of the New Hampshire Historical Society, or designee. (j) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (k) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (l) One member of the governor's office, appointed by the governor. II. The commission shall create a textbook and related curriculum specifically designed for New Hampshire students and teachers to help them explore the history, heritage and principles of the New Hampshire Constitution and the government it established. (a) A paper copy of the published textbook shall be available for each New Hampshire civics classroom and an interactive electronic version shall be made available on the department of education's website or in another form to all New Hampshire citizens at no charge. (b) The commission shall meet as often as the chair determines and shall publish the book on or before August 1, 2025. III. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named governor appointee. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 1
12-O:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs. II. "Department" means the department of business and economic affairs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-F:11 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-F / Section 11
79-F:11 Disposition of Revenues.
Status: in_force

All money received by the tax collector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be for the use of the town or city.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130-A:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130-A / Section 4
130-A:4 Prohibited Use of Lead Paint.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or apply, or cause to be used or applied, in any child care facility, dwelling or dwelling unit any paint containing more than 0.06 percent lead.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3:20 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 20
3:20 State Freshwater Fish.
Status: in_force

The Brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, is hereby designated as the official state freshwater fish.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:28 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 28
458:28 Resumption of Relations.
Status: in_force

The parties to such a petition may at any time resume marital relations, upon filing with the clerk of the superior court for the county in which the separation was decreed their written declaration of such resumption, signed, acknowledged and witnessed. Such declaration shall be entered upon the docket, under the entries relating to such petition.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:31 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 31
215-C:31 Regulations of Political Subdivisions.
Status: in_force

I. With bylaws or ordinances city or town councils and boards of selectmen may regulate the operation of snowmobiles within city or town limits, providing they do not conflict with provisions of this chapter. II. Speed limits for snowmobiles traveling on the frozen surface of Turtle Pond, also known as Turtle Town Pond, in the city of Concord shall not exceed 55 miles per hour. III. Enforcement of paragraph II shall be the joint responsibility of the city of Concord and the state of New Hampshire. IV. The local legislative body of a municipality shall not by ordinance or resolution authorize the planning board to review and approve or disapprove site plans for the development, siting, maintenance, or use of trails on private property for snowmobiles, as defined in RSA 215-C:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-I:4 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-I / Section 4
227-I:4 Recommended Forest Management Practices.
Status: in_force

The director shall coordinate an effort to produce educational tools that identify recommended voluntary forest management practices for sites or practices which are ecologically sensitive due to soils, wildlife habitat, and other unique natural features such as high elevations, steep slopes, deer wintering areas, riparian zones, sensitive soils, and clearcutting.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:153 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 153
265:153 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person violating the provisions of this subdivision or of any ordinance, bylaw or rule made under the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation. II. The maximum fine for a violation of RSA 265:144, X shall be $35 for each occurrence. III. The fine for a violation of RSA 265:143-a shall be $100.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:15 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 15
236:15 Purprestures; Barbed Wire.
Status: in_force

If any building, structure or fence is erected or continued upon or over any highway, or if any fence, any part of which within 6 feet from the ground is barbed wire, is erected, maintained or continued adjoining or adjacent to any street or highway within the compact part of any town or within the limits of any village district or city, it shall be deemed a public nuisance. Cornices or other projections upon buildings, extending a reasonable distance into a highway, 12 feet or more above the surface of the highway, shall not be considered obstructions within the meaning of this section. Superstructures from one building to another, extending over a highway, not less than 16 feet above the surface of the highway, approved by the governing body of a municipality charged with the duty of inspection or supervision of buildings, shall not be considered obstructions within the meaning of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:11-1104 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 11-1104
564-B:11-1104 Application to Existing Relationships.
Status: repealed

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, on the effective date of this chapter: (1) this chapter applies to all trusts created before, on, or after its effective date; (2) this chapter applies to all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced on or after its effective date; (3) this chapter applies to judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced before its effective date unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of this chapter would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceedings or prejudice the rights of the parties, in which case the particular provision of this chapter does not apply and the superseded law applies; (4) any rule of construction or presumption provided in this chapter applies to trust instruments executed before the effective date of this chapter unless there is a clear indication of a contrary intent in the terms of the trust; and (5) an act done before the effective date of this chapter is not affected by this chapter. (b) If a right is acquired, extinguished, or barred upon the expiration of a prescribed period that has commenced to run under any other statute before the effective date of this chapter, that statute continues to apply to the right even if it has been repealed or superseded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-F:17 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-F / Section 17
287-F:17 State Tax Exemption.
Status: in_force

The prizes received pursuant to this compact shall be exempt from all state, county, municipal and local taxes within the party state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 309-B:7-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 309-B / Section 7-a
309-B:7-a Retired Status.
Status: in_force

I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall grant retired status to a person who meets the following criteria: (a) Is 55 years of age or older at the time of application; (b) Has currently or has previously held a certificate as a certified public accountant in New Hampshire; (c) Declares that he or she is not practicing public accounting in any jurisdiction; (d) Was certified in good standing at the time the person last held a license under this chapter; and (e) Applies for retired status on a form provided by the office. II. Retired status is an honorific status. A person granted retired status shall not perform or offer to perform services for which a license, certificate, or permit is required under this chapter. III. The office shall issue to a person granted retired status a certificate stating that retired status has been granted. IV. An individual granted retired status may represent themselves as retired by placing the word "retired" or abbreviation adjacent to their CPA title or PA title on any business card, letterhead, or any other document or device, with the exception of their CPA certificate or PA registration, on which their CPA or PA title appears, but shall not represent themselves or allow themselves to be represented to the public as a current practicing CPA or PA. V. An individual granted retired status is not required to comply with the continuing education requirements to maintain such status. VI. An individual granted retired status is not required to renew registration or pay renewal fees to maintain retired status. VII. The office shall change a license status from retired to active or inactive if a person with retired status requests a status change and meets requirements for licensure, including continuing education requirements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:1-a — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 1-a
597:1-a Release or Detention of a Defendant Pending Sentence or Appeal.
Status: in_force

I. After conviction for an offense punishable by death or, by a term of life imprisonment without possibility of parole, or for aggravated felonious sexual assault or felonious sexual assault, a defendant shall not be allowed bail. II. Except as provided in paragraph I, the court shall order that a person who has been found guilty of a felony and who is awaiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is not likely to flee or pose a danger to the safety of the person or to any other person or the community. If the court makes such a finding, it shall order the release of the person in accordance with the provisions of RSA 597:2. III. (a) The court shall order that a person found guilty of a felony and sentenced to a term of imprisonment and who has made a good faith representation that he or she shall file a timely appeal be detained, unless the person establishes and the court finds: (1) By clear and convincing evidence, taking into consideration the nature of the crime and the length of the sentence imposed, that the person is not likely to fail to appear to answer the judgment following the conclusion of the appellate proceeding, or to pose a danger to himself or herself or to any other person or the community, or to intimidate witnesses, or otherwise to interfere with the administration of justice; and (2) By a preponderance of the evidence that the appeal will not likely be frivolous or taken merely for delay. (b) Upon making the findings specified in subparagraph (a), the court shall order the release of the person in accordance with the provisions of RSA 597:2. IV. Any person who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor and who is awaiting imposition or execution of sentence, or who has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment and who has filed an appeal shall, before the conclusion of the appellate proceeding, be released upon compliance with the provisions of RSA 597:2. V. In any case where release is denied pending appeal, the court shall provide for the record the reasons for such denial. VI. The court shall treat a defendant in a case in which an appeal has been taken by the state pursuant to the provisions of RSA 606:10, in accordance with the provisions of RSA 597:2, unless the defendant is otherwise subject to a release or a detention order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 502-A:11 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 502-A / Section 11
502-A:11 Criminal Cases; District Courts.
Status: in_force

Each district court shall have the powers of a justice of the peace and quorum throughout the state and shall have original jurisdiction, subject to appeal, of all crimes and offenses committed within the confines of the district in which such court is located which are punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both, including all violations of the provisions of RSA 266:16 and RSA 266:25 pertaining to vehicles exceeding permitted size or weight, regardless of whether the defendant is a natural person or any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 38:38 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 38 / Section 38
38:38 Broadband Access.
Status: repealed

I. In this subdivision: (a) "Access tariff" means the fee charged on a monthly or annual basis to broadband providers for access to the broadband infrastructure. (b) [Repealed.] (c) "Broadband" means the transmission of information, between or among points specified by the user, with or without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received, at rates of transmission greater than or equal to 100 megabits per second download and 20 megabits per second upload or at rates of transmission defined by the Federal Communications Commission as a wireline advanced telecommunications capability as defined by section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, whichever rates of transmission are greater, irrespective of the network technology used. (d) "Broadband provider" means any provider of broadband services, except aggregators of broadband services, as defined in section 226 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. (e) "Broadband infrastructure" means all equipment and facilities, including all changes, modifications, and expansions to existing facilities, as well as the customer premises equipment used to provide broadband, as defined in subparagraph (c), and any software integral to or related to the operations, support, facilitation, or interconnection of such equipment. (f) "Broadband service" means the offering of broadband for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used. (g) "Open network" means any broadband infrastructure which is open to any third party users in a nondiscriminatory manner on a fair and equitable basis using publicly available access tariffs for services. (h) "Open network interfaces" means the technical and operational means, manners, and methods for any third party access to the broadband infrastructure, which shall be provided on the basis of generally acceptable industry standards available at the time of access. II. A municipality may use its broadband infrastructure for the purpose of providing an open network and assuring that third party access is available in accordance with current state and federal regulations. III. If a broadband provider does not respond to a request for information issued pursuant to sections RSA 33:3-g, III and RSA 33:3-g, IV, the locations served by that broadband provider shall be considered unserved unless those locations are served by a broadband provider who responded to that municipality's request for information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 438:32 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 438 / Section 32
438:32 Bulk Deliveries Sold in Terms of Weight and Delivered by Vehicle.
Status: in_force

When a vehicle delivers to an individual purchaser a commodity in bulk, and the commodity is sold in terms of weight units, the delivery shall be accompanied by a duplicate delivery ticket with the following information clearly stated, in ink or by means of other indelible marking equipment and, in clarity, equal to type or printing, (1) the name and address of the vendor, (2) the name and address of the purchaser, and (3) the net weight of the delivery expressed in pounds, and, if the net weight is derived from determination of gross and tare weights, such gross and tare weights also shall be stated in terms of pounds. One of these tickets shall be retained by the vendor, and the other shall be delivered to the purchaser at the time of delivery of the commodity, or shall be surrendered, on demand, to the commissioner, or the inspector, or the sealer, who, if he desires to retain it as evidence, shall issue a weight slip in lieu thereof for delivery to the purchaser; provided, however, that, if the purchaser himself carries away his purchase, the vendor shall be required only to give to the purchaser at the time of sale a delivery ticket stating the number of pounds of commodity delivered to him.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 6
153:6 Review.
Status: in_force

Any person or corporation aggrieved by any such rule or regulation may apply by petition to the superior court in the county in which such person or corporation resides or has its principal place of business, for a review of such rule or regulation, within 90 days after the effective date thereof. No such petition shall suspend the operation of the rule or regulation complained of; provided that the superior court may order a suspension of such rule or regulation pending the determination of such petition for review, whenever in the opinion of the court, justice may require such suspension. In the trial of such petition for review, the court shall consider not only the record of evidence presented to the state fire marshal but also such additional evidence as the parties may offer. The court may hold unlawful and set aside rules and regulations of the state fire marshal found to be (1) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law; (2) contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege or immunity; (3) in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority or limitations; (4) without observance of procedure required by law; (5) unsupported by substantial evidence; or (6) unwarranted by the facts as found by the court. The court may make such final order or decree as justice may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:6-602 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 6-602
383-B:6-602 Capital Debentures; Special Deposits.
Status: in_force

The initial capital required to organize a mutual bank shall be in the form of capital debentures or special deposits. The commissioner shall first approve the maturity, interest rate, and repayment provisions of each debenture or special deposit. No retirement of capital debentures or special deposits, in whole or in part, shall be permitted which would leave its capital less than the minimum amount required by the commissioner. The total amount of the capital debentures or special deposits of a mutual bank held by any other bank shall not at any time exceed 10 percent of the total amount of capital debentures or special deposits issued by the mutual bank. The capital debentures shall be transferable only on the books of the mutual bank and shall be subordinate to all general deposits and to all other debts, claims and obligations of the mutual bank. The issuance of capital debentures and special deposits, including increases therein, shall be governed by RSA 383-A:4-403.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-C:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-C / Section 13
408-C:13 Compacting States, Effective Date, and Amendment.
Status: in_force

I. Any state is eligible to become a compacting state. II. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by 2 compacting states; provided, the commission shall become effective for purposes of adopting uniform standards for, reviewing, and giving approval or disapproval of, products filed with the commission that satisfy applicable uniform standards only after 26 states are compacting states or, alternatively, by states representing greater than 40 percent of the premium volume for life insurance, annuity, disability income and long-term care insurance products, based on records of the NAIC for the prior year. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding as to any other compacting state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. III. Amendments to the compact may be proposed by the commission for enactment by the compacting states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the commission and the compacting states unless and until all compacting states enact the amendment into law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 679:17 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 679 / Section 17
679:17 Staff.
Status: in_force

The board shall have such clerical, administrative, and technical staff as may be necessary within the limits of the appropriation made therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-D:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-D / Section 4
146-D:4 Oil Fund Disbursement Board Established; Membership.
Status: in_force

I. There is established the oil fund disbursement board, to be composed of the following members: (a) The commissioner of environmental services, or his designee. (b) The commissioner of safety, or designee. (c) Three members representing petroleum dealers, distributors, and refiners, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. (d) One member, representing fuel oil dealers, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. (e) Two public members, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. (f) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (g) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. II. The board members shall serve without compensation, except that all non-legislative members shall be reimbursed for mileage incurred on board business at the state employee mileage rate. The legislative members shall be reimbursed for mileage at the legislative rate. Such reimbursements shall be a charge against the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund established under RSA 146-D:3, I. III. Any member of the board having an individual interest, or an interest in another business, which may conflict with an issue under consideration by the board, shall not participate in any deliberations or vote of the board on the issue before the board. IV. Terms for state agency and legislative members shall be the same as their terms in office. Board members appointed under subparagraphs I(c), I(d) and I(e), shall have 3-year terms. Upon term expiration, each appointed member shall hold office until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. Board members may be reappointed to subsequent terms.