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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:53 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 53
659:53 Forms Not in Order.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph II, if the moderator finds that the absentee voter is not entitled to vote, the moderator shall not open the envelope containing the ballot and shall mark across the face of the envelope the reason the ballot is rejected, such as "rejected as not a voter" "voted in person," "affidavit improperly executed," "not signed by proper person," or whatever the reason is and shall record next to the name of the absentee voter on the clerk's list of absentee voter applicants prepared pursuant to RSA 657:15 the word "rejected" and the reason for the rejection. The clerk shall record this information in the statewide centralized voter registration database. The moderator shall save all the unopened envelopes and shall preserve the envelopes with the ballots cast at the election as provided in RSA 659:101. II. If a UOCAVA voter or voter using the accessible system for voters with a print disability mails in their ballot using an envelope other than the affidavit and return envelope provided by the secretary of state under RSA 657:7, the moderator may open the envelope to determine if a signed affidavit is enclosed. If the moderator finds that the voter is not entitled to vote after opening the envelope to determine if a signed affidavit is enclosed, the moderator shall proceed as described in paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:18-g — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 18-g
415:18-g Coverage for Dental Procedures; Medical or Hospital; Group.
Status: in_force

I. Each insurer that issues or renews any policy of group accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to each group, or to the portion of each group comprised of certificate holders of such insurance who are residents of New Hampshire, coverage for the medically necessary hospital or surgical day care facility charges and administration of general anesthesia administered by a licensed anesthesiologist or anesthetist for dental procedures performed on a covered person who: (a) Is a child under the age of 13 who is determined by a licensed dentist in conjunction with a licensed physician to have a dental condition of significant dental complexity which requires certain dental procedures to be performed in a surgical day care facility or hospital setting; or (b) Is a person who has exceptional medical circumstances or a developmental disability as determined by a licensed physician which place the person at serious risk. II. All of the terms and conditions of the covered person's policy shall apply to these services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:20 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 20
327:20 Disciplinary Action.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter; (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession; (d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee; (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him unfit to practice under this chapter; (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter; (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter; (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated; or (i) The use of any pharmaceutical agent by an optometrist not authorized under RSA 327:6-a or the use of any pharmaceutical agent other than those agents described in RSA 327:1 or those previously approved by the joint credentialing committee. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-A:4 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-A / Section 4
301-A:4 Powers of Association.
Status: in_force

Each association shall have the following powers in addition to those granted under RSA 293-A:3.02: I. To continue as a corporation for the time specified in its certificate. II. To have a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure. III. To sue and to be sued in its corporate name. IV. To make bylaws for the government and regulation of its affairs not inconsistent with the laws of this state. V. To acquire, own, hold, sell, lease, pledge, mortgage or otherwise dispose of any property incident to its purposes and activities. VI. To entirely own or control and exercise all the rights of membership in other cooperative associations chartered to make goods, services or facilities directly or indirectly available to its owners or voting stockholders on a nonprofit basis. VII. To make mutual aid agreements with other associations formed on a cooperative and nonprofit basis, including the power to borrow money, contract debts, and make contracts. VIII. To conduct its affairs within or without the state of New Hampshire. IX. To exercise all powers not inconsistent with this chapter which may be necessary, convenient, or expedient for the accomplishment of its purposes and, to that end, the foregoing enumeration of powers shall not be deemed exclusive.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-E:4-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-E / Section 4-a
420-E:4-a Uniform Prior Authorization Forms and Electronic Standard for Prescription Drug Benefits.
Status: in_force

I. Beginning July 1, 2017, all health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health services corporations, medical services corporations, and preferred provider programs may, when requiring prior authorization for a prescription drug, use and accept the prior authorization paper forms or electronic standard described in this section. II. Beginning December 31, 2017, all health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health services corporations, medical services corporations, and preferred provider programs shall, when requiring prior authorization for a prescription drug, use and accept only the prior authorization paper forms or electronic standard described in this section. III. On or before March 1, 2017, the commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, specifying the contents and format of the uniform prior authorization paper forms and the electronic prior authorization standard, consistent with the requirements of this section. In developing the paper forms and the electronic standard, the commissioner shall seek input from interested stakeholders, including but not limited to prescribers, pharmacists, carriers, and prescription benefits managers, and shall support adoption of nationally recognized standards for electronic prior authorization of prescription drugs, including those provided by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs or an equivalent organization as available. IV. The prior authorization paper forms adopted under this section shall not exceed 2 pages in length. V. Nothing in this section shall require a carrier or pharmacy benefits manager to use electronic prior authorization. A carrier or pharmacy benefits manager shall not require use of electronic prior authorization when: (a) A pharmacist or prescriber lacks broadband Internet access; (b) A pharmacist or prescriber has low patient volume; (c) A pharmacist or prescriber has opted-out for a certain medical condition or for a patient request; (d) A pharmacist or prescriber lacks an electronic medical record system; (e) The electronic prior authorization interface does not provide for the pre-population of prescriber and patient information; or (f) The electronic prior authorization interface requires an additional cost to the prescriber. VI. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of prior authorization for prescription drug benefits. VII. This section shall apply to RSA 420-J and shall not apply to the Medicaid managed care program under RSA 126-A:5, XIX.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 32:7-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 32 / Section 7-a
32:7-a Appropriations for Capital Projects.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other appropriation authority, and notwithstanding any other provisions of law, at any annual meeting the legislative body may, by the affirmative vote of 2/3 of those present and voting, or by the affirmative vote of 3/5 of those voting on the question in a town or district that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, appropriate funds for a term beyond one fiscal year, but not to exceed 5 fiscal years, as follows: I. The appropriation shall be only for an identified project, as described in the article authorizing the appropriation, for which it would be lawful to issue a bond or note under RSA 33:3 or RSA 33:3-c. II. The article authorizing the appropriation shall state the term of years of the appropriation, the total amount of the appropriation, and the amount to be appropriated in each year of the term. III. For each year after the first year, the amount designated for that year as provided in paragraph II shall be deemed appropriated without further vote by the legislative body, unless the appropriation is rescinded as provided in paragraph VI. In a town or district that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, the amount designated for each year shall be included in the default budget for that year. IV. If the amount appropriated for any year is not spent during the year, the unexpended amount shall not lapse, but shall be available for expenditure in a subsequent year during the term; provided that all unexpended amounts shall lapse at the end of the term. V. The approval of an appropriation under this section shall not constitute the establishment of a capital reserve fund, and any amounts appropriated shall not be deposited into such a fund. VI. Prior to the expiration of the term, the legislative body may, at any annual meeting, rescind the appropriation by an affirmative vote of a majority of those voting on the question. Upon rescission, any unexpended amount shall lapse immediately.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:9.23 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 9.23
293-A:9.23 Surrender of Charter Upon Domestication.
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a domestic business corporation has adopted and approved, in the manner required by this subdivision, a plan of domestication providing for the corporation to be domesticated in a foreign jurisdiction, articles of charter surrender shall be signed on behalf of the corporation by any officer or other duly authorized representative. The articles of charter surrender shall set forth: (1) the name of the corporation; (2) a statement that the articles of charter surrender are being filed in connection with the domestication of the corporation in a foreign jurisdiction; (3) a statement that the domestication was duly approved by the shareholders and, if voting by any separate voting group was required, by each such separate voting group, in the manner required by this chapter and the articles of incorporation; and (4) the corporation's new jurisdiction of incorporation. (b) The articles of charter surrender shall be delivered by the corporation to the secretary of state for filing. The articles of charter surrender shall take effect on the effective time provided in RSA 293-A:1.23.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-B:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-B / Section 5
160-B:5 Issuance of Permit; Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall issue a permit or license to display fireworks contrary to this chapter. II. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:18 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 18
143:18 Forfeiture of Unregistered Products.
Status: in_force

Any beverage or beverage concentrate sold, kept or offered for sale without having been registered as herein provided may be forfeited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479-A:3 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479-A / Section 3
479-A:3 Status of the Units.
Status: in_force

Each unit, together with its undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, shall for all purposes constitute real property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-F:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-F / Section 2
417-F:2 Claims Processing.
Status: in_force

An insurer retrospective review of a claim for reimbursement for emergency services shall include consideration of presenting symptoms, along with final diagnosis, and shall give due consideration to the definitions of emergency medical condition and emergency services in RSA 420-J:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:7-j — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 7-j
507:7-j Subrogation Claims.
Status: in_force

Whenever a subrogation claim pursuant to a contract of insurance is asserted for reimbursement of medical expenses as to a plaintiff's recovery against a third party, the court in which the action is pending shall order such division of expenses and costs of the action, including attorneys' fees, between the plaintiff and the insurance carrier and the medical provider, as justice may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:13-d — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 13-d
9:13-d Civil Emergency.
Status: in_force

Should it be determined by the governor that a civil emergency exists, the governor may, with the advice and consent of the fiscal committee, authorize such expenditures, by any department or agency, as may be necessary to effectively deal with said civil emergency and may draw his warrants in payment for the same from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. In determining whether a civil emergency exists, the governor shall consider whether there is such imminent peril to the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this state so as to require immediate action to remedy the situation. This section shall not be construed to enlarge any of the powers which the governor may possess under the constitution or other statutes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 410:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 410 / Section 1
410:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the Standard Valuation Law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-G:52-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-G / Section 52-b
12-G:52-b Impoundment and Forfeiture of Vessels and Moorings.
Status: in_force

I. The division director, the chief harbor master, or the deputy chief harbor master may impound or order the removal and storage of any vessel or mooring found to be in violation of RSA 12-G:50-a or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. All reasonable charges for such impoundment, removal, and storage shall be a lien against the vessel. II. The division director shall notify the owner, if known, of the fact of such impoundment, removal, and storage. If the vessel is registered in this state, such notification shall be mailed to the person identified as the owner on the vessel registration at the address listed on such registration. In all other cases, notice shall be placed on file with the division director and published in a newspaper of general circulation. III. The owner of the vessel or mooring impounded pursuant to this section may redeem the vessel or mooring within 90 days of its removal by payment of all charges and fees incurred by the division related to the impoundment, removal, and storage of such vessel or mooring and release the lien identified in paragraph I. IV. No person who impounds, removes, or stores or who is in charge of the impoundment, removal, or storage of such vessel or mooring shall be liable for any damages to the vessel or mooring arising out of the impoundment, removal, or storage thereof. V. Upon the expiration of the 90-day period identified in paragraph III, the division director may dispose of any unredeemed vessel or mooring by destroying such vessel or mooring or by offering such vessel or mooring for sale at public auction or the division director may retain such vessel or mooring for use by the state; provided, however, if the vessel or mooring is sold or retained, the purchaser or the state, in the event of retention, shall pay the cost of impoundment, removal, and storage, and shall obtain release of the lien identified in paragraph I. Any money received by reason of sale of such vessel or mooring at public auction shall be deposited in the Pease development authority ports and harbors fund established in RSA 12-G:37. VI. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit, restrict, or modify in any way authority granted to the commissioner of safety or the director of state police to remove or impound boats or moorings pursuant to RSA 270 or RSA 270-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 2
266-A:2 Definition of Terms.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: I. The term "department" means the department of safety. II. The term "person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association or joint-stock association, railroad corporation, including any trustee, administrator, executor, receiver, assignee or other personal representative thereof. III. The term "motor carrier" includes both a common carrier and a contract carrier of passengers by motor vehicle. IV. The term "common carrier of passengers" means a person holding itself out to the general public to provide motor vehicle transportation for compensation over regular or irregular routes, or both. V. The term "regular route common carrier" means any common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle who operates over regular routes between points within this state. VI. The term "irregular route common carrier" means any common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle who operates over irregular routes between points within this state. VII. The term "contract carrier of passengers" means a person providing motor vehicle transportation for compensation under continuing agreements with one or more persons: (a) By assigning motor vehicles for a continuing period of time for the exclusive use of each such person; or (b) Designed to meet the distinct needs of each person. VIII. The term "certificate" means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under the provisions of this chapter to a common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle. IX. The term "permit" means a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter to a contract carrier of passengers by motor vehicle. X. The term "highway" means the roads, highways, streets and ways laid out for and used generally by the public. XI. The term "taxicab" means any rubber-tired motor vehicle having a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of not more than 7 persons used in the call and demand transportation of passengers for compensation to or from points chosen or designated by the passengers and not operated on a fixed schedule between fixed termini; or any such vehicle leased or rented, or held for leasing or renting, with or without drivers or operators. XII. The term "vanpooling" means an arrangement for the transportation of persons to and from work on a nonprofit basis utilizing a motor vehicle manufactured primarily for use in transporting not less than 8 people and not more than 15 people, whose operator must be 18 years of age or older and must hold a vanpool operator's permit. The director of motor vehicles shall issue such permits at no charge, and shall require such examination as to the operator's qualifications as he may deem necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:2 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 2
374:2 Charges.
Status: in_force

All charges made or demanded by any public utility for any service rendered by it or to be rendered in connection therewith, shall be just and reasonable and not more than is allowed by law or by order of the public utilities commission. Every charge that is unjust or unreasonable, or in excess of that allowed by law or by order of the commission, is prohibited.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:23 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 23
12-O:23 Northern County Area Industrial Agent.
Status: in_force

A special position shall be provided, in the division of economic development of the department of business and economic affairs, to be known as area industrial agent for the counties of Coos, Grafton, and Carroll. The commissioner shall, subject to the personnel laws of the state, employ such area industrial agent for said counties, who shall be fully qualified by specific training and experience and who shall work under the supervision of the director. She or he shall maintain a residence in one of said 3 counties and her or his duties shall be primarily concerned with, but not limited to, assisting the political subdivisions of the state, regional development organizations or groups, and individuals to maintain and expand existing industries and to encourage, assist, and aid new industries to establish operations in said Coos, Grafton and Carroll counties, and the agent's efforts shall be directed to the economic development of said 3 counties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-L:22 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-L / Section 22
21-L:22 Administration.
Status: in_force

I. The SIB shall be administered by the department of transportation. The department is authorized to contract with a third party for administration of the SIB fund. II. The commissioner of the department of transportation shall adopt rules establishing guidelines for the SIB to exercise its authority under this subdivision, including rules for eligibility, application, evaluation, and selection of projects to receive financial assistance, and such rules shall be exempt from the rulemaking process pursuant to RSA 541-A:21.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:1-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 1-c
189:1-c Student Member.
Status: in_force

In addition to the school board members authorized in RSA 671:4, the school board shall have at least one nonvoting student member from each public high school maintained by the local school board within its district. The powers and duties of a student member shall be as described in RSA 194:23-f.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:70 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 70
259:70 OHRV.
Status: in_force

"OHRV" shall mean an off highway recreational vehicle.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 201-A:23 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 201-A / Section 23
201-A:23 Purpose of New Hampshire Automated Information System.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the system shall be to: I. Allow New Hampshire library management to assume additional responsibility for the availability, accuracy and validity of data accumulated and processed locally. II. Allow New Hampshire libraries to utilize distributed data processing solutions which satisfy end-user needs within the policies and procedures which are developed by the commissioner of natural and cultural resources. III. Provide electronic access to state government information to libraries, state agencies, and the general public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:39 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 39
161-F:39 Review.
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 of each year, the commissioner shall submit a report on the program with recommendations for improvement to the legislature. The qualified services provider shall keep accurate and detailed records of activities involved in the development and implementing of the congregate services programs.