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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 438:26-b — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 438 / Section 26-b
438:26-b Dating Prewrapped Sandwiches; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. It shall be unlawful for any person, otherwise subject to inspection under this chapter, to make for sale, sell, offer to sell, or procure to be sold any type of prewrapped sandwich, unless each such sandwich is enclosed in a wrapper bearing an expiration date beyond which the sandwich shall not be sold. This section shall not apply to sandwiches intended or expected to be consumed within 36 hours after wrapping. II. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: (a) The form of the expiration date. (b) Definitions, purpose, and scope. (c) Conduct of inspections of stores and other locations where sandwiches are sold. (d) Issuance of orders, including stop-removal orders. (e) Fines for non-compliance not to exceed $600. (f) Clarity and visibility of label date. (g) Guidelines on manufacturing date and labeling. (h) Process for handling complaints. (i) Establishment of expiration dates and sell by dates. (j) Establishing waiver procedures from rules requirements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498-A:3 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498-A / Section 3
498-A:3 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

All condemnation proceedings other than by municipalities acting under RSA 38 or public utilities shall be brought in the office of the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:49 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 49
512:49 Trustee in Other County.
Status: in_force

When any trustee in a writ issued by a municipal court resides in another county, the writ and any execution issued thereon against such trustee shall be directed to the sheriff of any county or his deputy, or to any constable of the town in which the trustee resides.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-C:5 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-C / Section 5
326-C:5 Eligibility for Licensure.
Status: repealed

I. An applicant shall possess the following qualifications to be licensed: (a) Be at least 17 years of age. (b) Be of good moral character. (c) Successfully complete an academic program in occupational therapy accredited by the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or its successor organization or be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc., or its successor organization. (d) Successfully complete a period, as specified in paragraph II, of supervised field work experience approved by the educational institution where the applicant met his or her academic requirements, or be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc., or its successor organization. (e) Successfully complete the entry level certification examination for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants approved by the board, such as the examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. or by another nationally recognized credentialing body. (f) If passing the required examination more than one year before submitting the application for licensure, meet the continuing competency requirements established by the board in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. A minimum of 6 months of supervised fieldwork experience is required for licensure as an occupational therapist, and a minimum of 2 months of supervised fieldwork experience is required for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant. III. [Repealed.] IV. No person shall practice occupational therapy in this state unless licensed under this chapter, provided that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict a person licensed under any law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:77 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 77
436:77 Making.
Status: in_force

Any person who kills a bovine, sheep or swine, or causes any such animal to be killed, knowing or having reason to believe at the time of said killing, or upon the inspection of the carcass thereof finding, or having reason to believe, that it is infected with a contagious or infectious disease, shall immediately notify the board of health of the city or town in which such animal was killed and the commissioner of the existence of such disease, of the place where the animal was found, of the name of the owner or person in possession thereof and of the disposal made of such carcass.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:10.05 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 10.05
293-A:10.05 Amendment by Board of Directors.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, a corporation's board of directors may adopt amendments to the corporation's articles of incorporation without shareholder approval: (1) to extend the duration of the corporation if it was incorporated at a time when limited duration was required by law; (2) to delete the names and addresses of the initial directors; (3) to delete the name and address of the initial registered agent or registered office, if a statement of change is on file with the secretary of state; (4) if the corporation has only one class of shares outstanding: (i) to change each issued and unissued authorized share of the class into a greater number of whole shares of that class; or (ii) to increase the number of authorized shares of the class to the extent necessary to permit the issuance of shares as a share dividend; (5) to change the corporate name by substituting the word "corporation," "incorporated," "limited," or the abbreviation "corp.," "inc.," or "ltd.," for a similar word or abbreviation in the name, or by adding, deleting, or changing a geographical attribution for the name; (6) to reflect a reduction in authorized shares, as a result of the operation of RSA 293-A:6.31(b), when the corporation has acquired its own shares and the articles of incorporation prohibit the reissue of the acquired shares; (7) to delete a class of shares from the articles of incorporation, as a result of the operation of RSA 293-A:6.31(b), when there are no remaining outstanding shares of the class because the corporation has acquired all shares of the class and the articles of incorporation prohibit the reissue of the acquired shares; or (8) to make any change expressly permitted by RSA 293-A:6.02(a) or (b) to be made without shareholder approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:27 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 27
546-B:27 Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure.
Status: in_force

I. The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of this state is not required for the establishment, enforcement, or modification of a support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child. II. An affidavit, a document substantially complying with federally mandated forms, or a document incorporated by reference in any of them, which would not be excluded under the hearsay rule if given in person, is admissible in evidence if given under penalty of perjury by a party or witness residing outside this state. III. A copy of the record of child support payments certified as a true copy of the original by the custodian of the record may be forwarded to a responding tribunal. The copy is evidence of facts asserted in it, and is admissible to show whether payments were made. IV. Copies of bills for testing for parentage of a child, and for prenatal and postnatal health care of the mother and child, furnished to the adverse party at least 10 days before trial, are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary, and customary. V. Documentary evidence transmitted from outside this state to a tribunal of this state by telephone, telecopier, or other electronic means that do not provide an original may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission. VI. In a proceeding under this chapter, a tribunal of this state shall permit a party or witness residing outside this state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means at a designated tribunal or other location. A tribunal of this state shall cooperate with other tribunals in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. VII. If a party called to testify at a civil hearing refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the trier of fact may draw an adverse inference from the refusal. VIII. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses does not apply in a proceeding under this chapter. IX. The defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child does not apply in a proceeding under this chapter. X. A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, certified as a true copy, is admissible to establish parentage of the child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:8-806 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 8-806
383-C:8-806 Internal Reorganization Not a Change in Ownership or Change in Control.
Status: in_force

The acquisition or transfer of the equity or indirect ownership of a trust company between entities under common control that are affiliated with the trust company, so that, after giving effect to the acquisition or transfer, the ultimate, indirect ownership of the trust company remains the same, shall not be considered a change of ownership of the trust company or a change in control of the trust company for purposes of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-B:3 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-B / Section 3
277-B:3 Rules.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A for the conduct of the business and the licensing of employee leasing companies as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-F:10-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-F / Section 10-b
402-F:10-b Service of Process.
Status: in_force

A reinsurance intermediary, by accepting licensure in this state, is deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the commissioner and the courts of this state with respect to all activities conducted under the license, and to have designated the commissioner as its agent for service of process. Each licensed reinsurance intermediary shall furnish the commissioner with the name and address of a designated contact resident of this state to whom notices or orders of the commissioner or process affecting the reinsurance intermediary may be forwarded. The licensee shall promptly notify the commissioner in writing of every change in this designated contact for service of process, and such changes shall not become effective until acknowledged by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:23 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 23
339:23 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Their compensation shall be fixed by the selectmen and paid by persons requiring their services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6:12-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6 / Section 12-b
6:12-b Maintenance of Funds Collected Pursuant to Electric Utility Restructuring Orders.
Status: in_force

On request of the department of energy, the state treasurer shall maintain custody over funds collected by order of the public utilities commission consisting of only that portion of the system benefits charge directly attributable to programs for low income customers as described in RSA 374-F:4, VIII(c). All funds received by the state treasurer pursuant to this section shall be kept separate from any other funds and shall be administered in accordance with terms and conditions established by the department of energy. Plans for the administration of such funds shall be approved by the fiscal committee of the general court and the governor and council prior to submission to the department of energy. Appropriations and expenditures of such funds in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 shall be approved by the fiscal committee of the general court and the governor and council prior to submission to the department of energy. For each biennium thereafter, appropriations and expenditures of such funds shall be made through the biennial operating budget.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14:28 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14 / Section 28
14:28 No Compensation.
Status: in_force

Any person attending at any session, as a member from a town or ward that is not authorized by law to elect a representative, shall not be entitled to receive any compensation for his travel or attendance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:145 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 145
282-A:145 Time Limitation.
Status: in_force

No action may be maintained under this chapter unless commenced within 6 years of the time the cause arose or 2 years after the department is put on notice that the cause exists, whichever is later.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153-A:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153-A / Section 31
153-A:31 Liability Limited.
Status: in_force

Any person who, in good faith and without compensation, renders emergency care by the use of an automated external defibrillator shall not be liable for civil damages for any acts or omissions unless the acts or omissions were grossly negligent or willful and wanton. Any person, association, corporation or other organization that acquires and maintains an automated external defibrillator for emergency care shall not be liable for civil damages other than for gross negligence or willful and wanton acts or omissions. This section shall not limit civil liability protection provided by any other law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-C:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-C / Section 1
126-C:1 Name.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the interstate compact on the mentally disordered offender.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 8
171-A:8 Termination of Service.
Status: in_force

I. The administrator may terminate service to a client at any time that such termination is deemed in the best interest of the client or when the client can function independently without such service or when the client has received optimal benefit from such service. II. In every instance of termination, the administrator shall refer the client to the area agency which, in turn, shall recommend an appropriate service, or be responsible for contacting the client at regular intervals after termination for as long as deemed necessary. III. Prior to any termination of service, the administrator shall give 30 days' notice to the client, if over 18 years of age, or to the parent or guardian, if the client is a minor or has been found to be legally incapacitated. Consent of the parent or guardian is required prior to termination if the client is a minor or has been declared legally incapacitated. Service may be terminated sooner than 30 days with the consent of the client, his or her parent or guardian. IV. The client or, where appropriate, his parent or legal guardian, may seek review of the decision to terminate from the commissioner. The decision of the commissioner shall be final. V. Notwithstanding this section, the administrator shall not terminate service to a person involuntarily admitted pursuant to RSA 171-B without prior approval of the commissioner, except: (a) Upon transfer of the person to another receiving facility or to the secure psychiatric unit; or (b) Upon expiration of the order of commitment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:43 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 43
511:43 Debt.
Status: in_force

Any party interested may maintain an action of debt on such bond in the name of the officer to whom the same is payable, within the period provided in RSA 511:42; the name of the party shall be indorsed on the writ, with a statement of his interest, and any other party may cause his name to be so indorsed at any time by leave of court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-E:5-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-E / Section 5-b
155-E:5-b Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The regulator, upon application and following a hearing held in accordance with RSA 155-E:7, may grant an exception in writing to the standards contained in RSA 155-E:4-a, 155-E:5 and 155-E:5-a for good cause shown. The written decision shall state specifically what standards, if any, are being relaxed, and include reasonable alternative conditions or standards. The regulator's decision on any request for such exception may be appealed in accordance with RSA 155-E:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 517:20 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 517 / Section 20
517:20 Stenographers.
Status: in_force

When by agreement of the parties depositions are taken in shorthand and thereafter transcribed, or are taken down by the use of a typewriter, the court may allow as costs the whole or any part of the expense thereof, as justice may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52:17 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52 / Section 17
52:17 Abatement of Assessments.
Status: in_force

The power to abate and correct the assessment of such taxes shall belong to the board authorized to assess them; and aggrieved parties shall have the same remedies for relief as in case of town taxes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:19-a — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651 / Section 19-a
651:19-a Day Reporting Program.
Status: in_force

I. The superintendent of a county correctional facility may establish a day reporting program in lieu of incarceration for certain offenders as deemed appropriate by the superintendent. Such release shall be for such terms or intervals of time and under such terms and conditions as may be permitted by the facility's rules and regulations or as the court may order. Any part of a day spent in the free community under such a release order shall be counted as a full day toward the serving of the sentence unless otherwise provided by the sentencing court. II. The sentencing court may order any person who has been committed to a correctional institution other than state prison to be released therefrom for the purpose of participating in a day reporting program, provided the county correctional facility has established such a program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:13 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 13
431:13 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

For the enforcement of this subdivision, the commissioner shall adopt under RSA 541-A, after public hearing, such rules relating to investigational allowances, definitions, records, distribution, storage, use, and application of fertilizers and plant biostimulants as may be necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:19-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 19-a
31:19-a Trust Funds Created by Towns.
Status: in_force

I. A town may at any annual or special meeting grant and vote such sums of money as it deems necessary to create trust funds for the maintenance and operation of the town; and any other public purpose that is not foreign to the town's institution or incompatible with the objects of its organization. The town may appoint agents to expend any funds in the trust for the purposes of the trust. An annual accounting and report of the activities of the trust shall be presented to the selectmen and published in the annual report. II. Trust funds created pursuant to this section shall be revocable by majority vote of the legal voters present and voting at any annual meeting, unless the vote creating the trust expressly provides that the trust shall be irrevocable, and upon revocation the trustees of trust funds holding the account for said trust shall pay all the moneys in such fund to the town treasurer. III. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any trust fund created under this section shall be subject to the same provisions concerning custody, investment, expenditure, change of purpose, and audit as are reserve funds established under RSA 34:1, 34:1-a, 35:1 or 35:1-c. The legal validity of such a fund properly established shall not be affected by its designation as a "trust," "reserve," "capital reserve," or any other designation. IV. The local legislative body may authorize the acceptance of privately donated gifts, legacies, and devises to be utilized for the same purposes as a trust fund created under this section; provided, however, that such gifts, legacies, or devises shall be invested and accounted for separately from, and not commingled with, amounts appropriated under paragraph I, and shall be subject to the custody and investment provisions applicable to trust funds accepted under RSA 31:19. V. A trust fund created under the provisions of this section that is established for the purpose of maintaining health insurance funds for the benefit of employees and retired employees of any town shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 35:8 or 34:4, and, when so established, the town may name its own trustees who may expend any funds in the trust for the payment of health claims or health insurance premiums for the benefit of any employees or retired employees of the town. An annual accounting and report of the activities of the trust shall be presented to the selectmen and published in the annual report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146:11 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146 / Section 11
146:11 Enforcement; Rules; Inspections.
Status: in_force

I. The department of health and human services is charged with the enforcement of this chapter. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, necessary for the proper enforcement thereto, including as a part of said rules, when not inconsistent with existing laws, the adoption of such definitions and standards of identity, standards of quality or fill of container as may from time to time be promulgated under the federal food, drug and cosmetic act, and may similarly adopt regulations promulgated under the federal meat inspection act. The commissioner shall cause inspections to be made of the quality, condition, and branding of foods and drugs, devices, or cosmetics, found on sale, possessed for sale, or in process of manufacture or distribution, and shall collect samples for analysis in its laboratories. The commissioner shall compile a formulary of the 200 most frequently prescribed types of medication of prescription drugs giving both brand and generic names, if any, and cause such formulary to be distributed to all pharmacies and drug stores, physicians, and medical students in the state. All inspectors and other employees appointed by the commissioner shall be permitted access at all reasonable hours to all places of business concerned in the manufacture, production, transportation, distribution, and sale of foods and drugs, devices, or cosmetics; shall have power to open and examine any package or container of any kind containing, or believed to contain, any article of food or drug, devices, or cosmetics, which may be manufactured, distributed, sold, or possessed for sale in violation of the provisions of this chapter; and may take samples therefrom for analysis, tendering to the manufacturer, distributor or vendor the value thereof. II. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: (a) Definitions and standards of identity for determining misbranding of foods under RSA 146:5. (b) Requirements for labeling and packaging of drugs and devices under RSA 146:6. (c) Exemptions for small packages under RSA 146:8, II. (d) Advertisement of drugs and devices under RSA 146:9, II. (e) Enforcement procedures and administrative fines for violations of rules concerning additives to fresh produce. Such fines shall not exceed $200 for a first violation and shall not exceed $500 for each subsequent offense. (f) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under RSA 146:18-a for violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to it. (g) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine imposed under RSA 146:18-a.