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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-J:13 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-J / Section 13
328-J:13 Applications; Temporary License.
Status: in_force

I. Applications for licensure or for a temporary license shall be in the manner prescribed by the office of professional licensure and certification, shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work. The office of professional licensure and certification shall establish fees for application and any examination required under this chapter. If the executive director denies the issuance of a license or a temporary permit to any applicant, any initial fee deposited shall be retained as an application fee. II. The executive director may issue a temporary license to any person whose certification and registration is pending for a period not to exceed 120 days. A temporary license shall be issued only if the board finds that it will not violate the purpose of this chapter or endanger the public health and safety. II-a. If an applicant is required to take an examination, the executive director may issue a temporary license for a period not to exceed 90 days after the date of the next examination. If the applicant does not take the examination on the scheduled date, the temporary license shall expire. II-b. In all other cases, a temporary license shall expire when the determination is made either to issue or deny the applicant a regular license. II-c. The executive director may issue a temporary license to any person who has submitted a complete application for licensure, but whose criminal history check results are pending. A temporary license shall be issued only if the applicant has satisfied all requirements, excluding the criminal history check. The temporary license shall be valid until the criminal history check results are received by the office, or for 120 days, whichever occurs first. III. New graduates awaiting national certification and registration may be issued a temporary license for employment purposes for a period not to exceed one year. IV. Any person issued a license under this chapter shall display the official license document or a verified copy in each place of regular employment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:18-b — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 18-b
597:18-b Duties.
Status: in_force

I. The bail commissioners shall provide to any person bailed by the bail commissioner under this chapter information on local services that are available to the person relating to homelessness, hunger, mental health, and substance use issues. II. The bail commissioners shall notify any person bailed by the bail commissioners under this chapter that any violations of a protective order are non-bailable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 451-C:8 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 451-C / Section 8
451-C:8 Enforcement of Owner's Lien; Notice of Sale.
Status: in_force

After default, an owner's lien may be enforced by selling the property stored in the rented space at a public or private sale, but only in accordance with the following procedure: I. No sooner than 5 days after such default, the renter and all other lienholders identified in the rental agreement shall be notified by first class mail or electronic mail sent to the last known address of any person to be notified. II. No sooner than 14 days after such default, a notice of the sale shall be delivered to the renter in person, by electronic mail, or by verified mail to the last known address, stating the time and place of sale, the property to be sold, and the amount of the rent, charges, fees, or expenses owed. III. The notice of sale shall include: (a) A statement that the contents of the rented space are subject to the owner's lien; (b) A general description of the contents, if known, by the owner; (c) A statement of the owner's claim, indicating the charges due on the date of the notice, the amount of any additional charges which shall become due before the date of sale, and the date such additional charges shall become due; (d) A demand for payment of the charges due within a specified time, not less than 14 days after delivery of notification; (e) A statement that unless the claim is paid within the time stated, the contents of the renter's space will be sold at a public or private sale at the date, time, and place specified; and (f) The name, street address, and telephone number of the owner, or the owner's designated agent, whom the renter may contact to respond to the notice. IV. If the sale is to be a public sale at a physical location, notwithstanding the date and time specified in the notice of the sale, the owner may postpone the sale due to inclement weather on the day of the sale. In the event of a postponement, a notice of the sale shall be delivered to the renter in person, by electronic mail, or by verified mail at the last known address, no less than 5 days before the new date of the sale, stating: (a) That the sale was postponed due to inclement weather; (b) The new date, time, and place of the sale; and (c) The amount of the rent, charges, fees, and expenses owed. V. Notice by verified mail or first-class mail shall be deemed delivered when deposited with the United States Postal Service or any other carrier if it is properly addressed with postage prepaid. Notice by electronic mail shall be deemed delivered when properly addressed and sent to the last known electronic mail address for the renter. VI. If the personal property upon which the lien is claimed is a motor vehicle or trailer, the owner shall comply with the requirements of RSA 451-C:9 and RSA 451-C:10.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 664:16 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 664 / Section 16
664:16 Identification of Political Advertising; Rates.
Status: in_force

Political advertising printed in newspapers, periodicals, or billboards shall be marked at the beginning or at the end thereof "Political Advertising." No person or business organization publishing a newspaper or periodical, operating a radio or television station, or selling billboard space shall charge an advertising rate to any candidate, political committee, party, or cause that is different from that charged to any other candidate, political committee, party, or cause.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 321-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 321-A / Section 5
321-A:5 Registration With Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to any other registration requirements imposed by law, all carnival or amusement operators doing business or intending to do business in this state shall annually register with the commissioner, except that this chapter shall not apply to any such operator regulated under RSA 225-A. The fees for such registration shall be established by the commissioner in compliance with RSA 541-A. II. The operator shall list by make and serial number with the commissioner each piece of carnival equipment or amusement device that the operator operates which is designed to carry passengers. The commissioner shall issue, on an annual basis, an appropriate nontransferable decal for each such piece of equipment or device listed with the commissioner. The operator shall place such decal in a conspicuous location on the piece of equipment or device for which it is issued. Each decal shall bear the state seal and an identifying number. III. Prior to obtaining any decals, a mobile base operator of carnival equipment or an amusement device shall provide to the commissioner: (a) A certificate of insurance showing the operator as a named insured and confirming that insurance has been issued and is in force providing coverage for specified equipment or devices in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Such certificate shall include the provision that coverage shall remain in effect until the expiration date or if canceled by the insurer prior to the expiration date for any reason, the cancellation shall not take effect until 20 days after written notice received by the director that said certificate is being canceled and the reason or reasons for such cancellation. (b) A report prepared by an agent of the commissioner which indicates that the carnival or amusement ride meets the safety specifications established by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 321-A:2. IV. Prior to obtaining any decals, a fixed base operator of carnival equipment or an amusement device shall provide to the commissioner, on a form prescribed by him: (a) A certificate of insurance showing the operator as a named insured and confirming that insurance has been issued and is in force providing coverage for specified equipment or devices at specified locations, in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Such certificate shall include the provision that coverage shall remain in effect until the expiration date or if canceled by the insurer prior to the expiration date for any reason, the cancellation shall not take effect until 20 days after written notice received by the director that said certificate is being canceled and the reason or reasons for such cancellation. (b) A report prepared by an agent of the commissioner which indicates that the carnival or amusement ride meets the safety specifications established by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 321-A:2.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:42 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 42
7:42 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Address" means a residential street address, school address, or work address of an individual, as specified on the individual's application to be a program participant under this subdivision. II. "Program participant" means a person certified as a program participant under RSA 7:43. III. "Domestic violence" means an act as defined in RSA 173-B and includes a threat of such acts committed against an individual in a domestic situation, regardless of whether these acts or threats have been reported to law enforcement officers. IV. "Sexual assault" means an act as defined in RSA 632-A. V. "Stalking" means an act as defined in RSA 633:3-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 20
147:20 Care of Receptacles.
Status: in_force

The receptacles mentioned in RSA 147:18 and 19 shall be kept clean and wholesome.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:16 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 16
485:16 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates any of the provisions of RSA 485:8-13, but not RSA 485:8, II, or fails to comply with the lawful orders and requirements of the department duly made pursuant to those sections, or whoever hinders or obstructs any inspector in the pursuit of his lawful duty in respect to such sections, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:23 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 23
170-E:23 Confidentiality and Investigations.
Status: in_force

State registry files and all other related confidential information kept by any state agency may be used by the department for the purpose of investigation and licensure. The department shall strictly observe the confidentiality requirements of the agency from which it receives information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:59 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 59
260:59 Disposal of Revenue.
Status: in_force

All revenue from the motor vehicle road toll law, after paying the expense of collection, is to be disposed of in like manner as the revenue from the registration fees of motor vehicles, except as provided in the following sections.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498:4-d — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498 / Section 4-d
498:4-d Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this section and for the purposes of any petition for deviation under RSA 498:4 or under common law equity powers the following words shall have the meanings ascribed hereinbelow unless the context indicates otherwise: I. "Charitable trust" shall mean any fiduciary relationship with respect to property arising as a result of a manifestation of an intention to create it and subjecting the person by whom the property is held to equitable duties to deal with the property for charitable or community purposes. II. "Trustee" shall mean: (a) Any individual, group of individuals, corporation or other legal entity holding property in trust pursuant to any charitable trust or charitable purpose. (b) A corporation formed for the administration of a charitable trust pursuant to the directions of the settlor or at the instance of the trustee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-A:12 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-A / Section 12
195-A:12 Enlargement of Authorized Regional Enrollment Area.
Status: in_force

I. The school board of a school district located in proximity to an authorized regional enrollment area, which did not join the plan when it was initially established, may petition the school board of the receiving district of such area to join the area plan. Thereupon it shall be the duty of the 2 school boards to engage in a joint study of the advisability thereof. The 2 school boards acting jointly shall have all the powers of an area school planning board as provided in RSA 195-A:3 and may prepare and sign a written plan which shall contain such of the provisions required by RSA 195-A:3, V, as may be applicable. II. An executed copy of the proposed plan shall be submitted by the joint board to the state board and thereafter the procedure shall be that prescribed in paragraphs VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of RSA 195-A:3; provided, however, that such plan shall be submitted only to the voters of the receiving district and proposed new sending district and that prior public hearing thereon may be waived by the joint board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:122 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 122
261:122 Limitation on Use of Utility Plates.
Status: in_force

I. Utility plates shall not be loaned or assigned to any other person. II. Personal use shall be prohibited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:9-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 9-a
12-A:9-a Director of Forests and Lands, State Forester; Initial Appointment and Tenure.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be a director of the division of forests and lands subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as established in this chapter. II. In addition to the title of director, division of forests and lands, said director shall also be entitled the state forester.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-J:1-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-J / Section 1-a
326-J:1-a Advisory Board Established.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall establish an advisory board of recreational therapists consisting of 3 members, who shall be licensed recreational therapists. Each member shall be appointed to a term of 3 years. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. The advisory board shall advise the executive director regarding the implementation of this chapter. II. The executive director, in consultation with the advisory board, shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to the practice of recreational therapy, including: (a) Eligibility requirements for initial licensure; (b) Eligibility requirements for licensure renewal, including any continuing competency requirements and any requirements for education, clinical experience, and training; (c) Conditional employment pending the results of a criminal history records check; (d) Eligibility requirements, including any continuing competency requirements, for the reinstatement of licenses; (e) Scope of practice in the field of recreational therapy; (f) Ethical standards pertaining to the practice of recreational therapy; (g) What constitutes, for disciplinary purposes, sexual relations with and sexual harassment of a client or patient; (h) The allocation of disciplinary sanctions; (i) Completion by licensees, as part of the renewal process, a survey and opt-out form provided by the office of rural health, the department of health and human services, for the purpose of collecting data regarding the New Hampshire primary care workforce, pursuant to the commission established in RSA 126-T, along with written notice to licensees of the opportunity to opt-out from participation of the survey.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 154:26 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 154 / Section 26
154:26 Loss or Damage.
Status: in_force

Any expenses incurred by any fire department, in rendering such aid outside the limits of its jurisdiction as provided hereunder, including loss or damage to equipment may be charged to the city, town, village or fire district whose officials requested such aid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-A:6-a — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-A / Section 6-a
151-A:6-a Criminal History Record Checks.
Status: in_force

I. Every applicant for initial or reciprocity licensure or reinstatement shall submit to the board a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the board. [Paragraph II effective until July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out below.] II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the board may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. [Paragraph II effective July 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out above.] II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency, an authorized employee of the department of safety, or an authorized employee of the office of professional licensure and certification, approved by the commissioner of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the board may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. III. The board shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the board. IV. The board shall review the criminal record information prior to making a licensing decision and shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records received pursuant to this section. V. The applicant shall bear the cost of a criminal history record check.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-E:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-E / Section 6
402-E:6 Penalties and Liabilities.
Status: in_force

I. If the commissioner finds after notice and hearing that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner may order: (a) For each separate violation, a penalty in an amount of $2,500. (b) Revocation or suspension of the producer's license. (c) The MGA to reimburse the insurer, the rehabilitator or liquidator of the insurer for any losses incurred by the insurer caused by a violation of this chapter committed by the MGA. (d) Any other applicable penalty provided for in the insurance law. I-a. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice as an MGA in this state without a license shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to or shall in any manner limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants and auditors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-F:3 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-F / Section 3
485-F:3 Implementation of Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection.
Status: in_force

I. The New Hampshire drinking water and groundwater advisory commission, established in RSA 485-F:4, shall administer the drinking water and groundwater trust fund through the MTBE remediation bureau. Subject to the approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, trust fund proceeds sufficient to fund the department's MTBE remediation bureau and qualifying projects shall be transferred to the department and maintained in a separate, nonlapsing account, continually appropriated to the department for the purpose of paying all costs of this program. The department shall provide administrative support to the drinking water and groundwater advisory commission by performing the following duties, including but not limited to: (a) Investigating, managing, and remediating contaminated groundwater. (b) Assisting local and regional entities in the development and administration of local wellhead protection programs, including delineation of wellhead protection areas and the inventory and management of activities which have a potential effect on groundwater quality. (c) Maintaining a statewide map identifying the classes of groundwater. (d) Measuring levels of contamination statewide and generating maps to show the areas of greatest contamination. (e) Maintaining an inventory of wells serving public water supply systems, and to the extent practicable other wells, and establishing a priority list for delineation of systems that are currently contaminated with MTBE. II. The department shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Administering a competitive grant program for drinking water protection projects. (b) Administering the revolving loan fund. III. Costs paid from the drinking water and groundwater trust fund for the action described in paragraph I(a) and recovered by the state under RSA 147-B:10, shall be deposited to the trust fund. In addition, upon payment from the trust fund for any costs for which a third party would otherwise be liable, the right to recover payment from such third party shall be assumed by the drinking water and groundwater advisory commission to the extent of payment made from the trust fund. Except as provided in RSA 485-H:6, any money so recovered shall be repaid to the trust fund. No party shall receive multiple compensation for the same injury, and any such compensation shall be repaid to the trust fund.