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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 551:2 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 551 / Section 2
551:2 Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. To be valid, a will or codicil to a will shall: (a) Be made by a testator qualifying under RSA 551:1; and (b) Be in writing; and (c) Be signed by the testator, or by some person at his or her express direction in his or her presence; and (d) Be signed by 2 or more credible witnesses, who shall, at the request of the testator and in the testator's presence, attest to the testator's signature. II. No seal shall be required. These requirements shall apply to all wills executed on or after January 1, 1993. III. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a person attesting a will or codicil as a witness shall be deemed in the presence of the testator if the witness, the testator, the other witness or witnesses, as the case may be, and a notarial officer who is (1) the attorney, licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and in good standing, who drafted the will or codicil; (2) another attorney, licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and in good standing, under the drafting attorney's supervision; or (3) a paralegal under the supervision of either such attorney, can communicate simultaneously by sight and sound through an electronic device or process at the time all of them sign the will or codicil, which may be signed in multiple counterparts. A witness need not be physically present within the state of New Hampshire at the time the witness attests to the testator's signature. (b) Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to allow an electronic will or codicil. This paragraph shall apply only to wills executed on or after March 23, 2020.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:10-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 10-a
189:10-a Facial Covering Policy for Schools.
Status: in_force

The school board of a school district or the chief executive officer of a chartered public school or public academy shall not adopt, enforce, or implement a policy that requires students or members of the public to wear a facial covering for any purpose while on the school's property unless the facial covering is necessary for a specific extracurricular or instructional purpose, or is required by some other section of the law. In this section, "facial covering" means any item worn on the face which covers a student's mouth, nose, or both. This provision shall not prohibit any public school board or governing person or body of a school from requiring participating students to wear athletic gear intended to protect against concussive or similar sports-related physical damage, or to wear protective equipment while handling chemicals, fire, or other similar hazardous elements for scientific or similar educational purposes. Further, this provision shall not prohibit policies that may require facial coverings as part of a student's individualized education program pursuant to RSA 186-C or accommodation plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:6 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 6
263:6 Examination.
Status: in_force

I. Before a license is granted to any person, the applicant, if not previously licensed to drive a motor vehicle in this state, shall pass such examinations as to the person's qualifications as the director may prescribe. Such examinations may include an examination for visual acuity, knowledge, and road skill as prescribed by the director. All license examinations shall be conducted by department of safety personnel and shall include knowledge questions regarding distracted driving, driving under the influence, and driving during poor weather conditions. No license shall be issued until the director is satisfied that the applicant is a proper person to receive it. No physical defect of an applicant shall prohibit the applicant from receiving a license unless it can be shown by common experience that such defect results in an incapacity to safely drive a motor vehicle, except as provided in RSA 263:13. II. The director may enter into agreements with foreign jurisdictions related to the waiver of road skill examinations for applicants currently licensed in such foreign jurisdictions. The director may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to enforce the terms of such agreements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 450:4 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 450 / Section 4
450:4 Lien for Nonpayment of Aircraft Registration Fees.
Status: in_force

I. The state may, upon proper notification to the owner of an aircraft, exercise its right to have a lien on each aircraft for which the registration fees have not been paid according to RSA 422:31. Proper notification to an owner shall be made via registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The lien, once perfected, shall be prior to all other liens and encumbrances except (a) liens and encumbrances recorded prior to the effective date of this section, and (b) sums unpaid on any primary loans encumbering that aircraft which secure an institutional lender and are promptly perfected. The provisions of this paragraph shall not affect the priority of mechanics' and materialmen's liens. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, or any other provision of law, all liens arising under this section shall be filed at the office of the secretary of state. The fees for filing such liens and any releases thereof shall be in accordance with RSA 478:17-g. A copy of the lien shall also be filed with the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Registry. III. (a) The state, in order to perfect a lien under this section, shall include in the lien: (1) A specific description of the aircraft as required in accordance with a certificate issued under RSA 422:26; (2) The name or names of the persons or entities designated as an owner of the aircraft and the applicable addresses; (3) The amount of unpaid assessments currently due or past due together with the date when each fell due; and (4) The date of issuance of the lien. (b) It shall be the duty of the secretary of state to file and index the lien in the names of the persons or entities identified as the owner, as well as in the name of the state. The cost of filing such lien shall be taxed against the party found liable in any judgment or decree enforcing such lien. IV. The judgment or decree in an action brought pursuant to this section shall include, without limitation, reimbursement for costs and attorneys' fees, plus interest at the maximum lawful rate for the sums secured by the lien from the time such sum became due and payable. V. When payment or satisfaction is made of a debt secured by a lien, the lien shall be released by filing a release of lien with the secretary of state and the Federal Aviation Administration. For the purposes of this section, the state shall be deemed the duly authorized agent of the lien creditor and shall discharge the lien. VI. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit actions at law to recover a sum for which paragraph I creates a lien. VII. Any aircraft owner or purchaser of an aircraft, having executed a contract for the disposition of the aircraft, shall be entitled, upon request, to a statement setting forth the amount of unpaid assessments currently levied against the aircraft. Such request shall be made in writing and directed to the commissioner. Payment of a fee not exceeding $10 may be required as a prerequisite to the issuance of such a statement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:46 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 46
284:46 License; Issuance.
Status: in_force

I. Upon receipt of an application under RSA 284:45 the lottery commission shall review the application and shall, in writing, grant or deny the application within 45 days of receipt. II. The lottery commission shall deny a license application for any one of the following reasons: (a) The license of the applicant has been previously revoked by the commission and has not been reinstated by the commission. (b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime provided for in this chapter or in any other chapter for any gaming offense. (c) The applicant loses his or her liquor license after submitting the application. III. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling in the past in this or in any other state shall be licensed under this subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno paraphernalia for the conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision. IV. For retailers that apply for a license pursuant to RSA 284:45, VI (a)(1-9), the lottery commission shall only issue a license for an eligible location where keno tickets shall be sold and the game played within the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45. The lottery commission shall control the installation of the keno ticket terminals and ensure that the sale of the tickets is limited to the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 352:8 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 352 / Section 8
352:8 Art Dealer Duties; Condition for Display of Work or Photograph.
Status: in_force

An art dealer who accepts a work of art, on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of art, shall not use or display the work of art or a photograph of the work of art, or permit the use or display of the work of art or a photograph of the work of art, unless the following occur: I. Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of art is the work of the artist; II. The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-E:3-e — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-E / Section 3-e
77-E:3-e Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan Tax Credit.
Status: in_force

There shall be a tax credit allowed against the tax due under this chapter in an amount equal to 50 percent of the premium paid by a sponsoring employer for family and medical leave insurance coverage offered to employees pursuant to RSA 21-I:103 for the taxable period in which the premium is paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 350-A:14 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 350-A / Section 14
350-A:14 Common Law Rights.
Status: in_force

Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 649:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 649 / Section 1
649:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Highway" includes any private or public street, way or other place used for travel to or from property. II. "Highway commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of transportation, the city council of a city or board of selectmen of a town having authority under then existing law to discontinue the use of the highway which it is desired to restrict or close to public use and travel. III. "Public utility" includes any pipeline, gas, electric, heat, water, oil, sewer, telephone, telegraph, radio, railway, railroad, airplane, transportation, communication or other system, by whomsoever owned or operated for public use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 529:31 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 529 / Section 31
529:31 Fees.
Status: in_force

In all counties, the officers so making a levy shall pay to the register of deeds the fees prescribed in RSA 478:17-g and shall be entitled to the same fees for travel and copy as in case of an attachment of real estate, all of which shall be returned upon the execution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-306 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 3-306
564-F:3-306 Restated Certificate of Formation.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, the founder or the directors may restate the foundation's certificate of formation by filing with the secretary of state a restated certificate of formation. (b) The restated certificate of formation shall set forth: (1) The foundation's name; and (2) The restatement of the certificate of formation. (c) The restated certificate of formation may contain one or more amendments to the certificate of formation as permitted in a certificate of amendment under RSA 564-F:3-305.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 233-A:4 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 233-A / Section 4
233-A:4 Fish and Game Department.
Status: in_force

The fish and game department shall carry out the statewide public boat access program. The department shall in cooperation with the board: I. Establish priorities for the siting and development of public boat access areas, based on the demands and needs for different types of public boat access areas and public water bodies, giving consideration to any list provided by the board, any associated groups, or interested parties. II. Set standards of design and maintenance for public boat access areas and ensure that these standards are met. III. Coordinate activities of state agencies in the development of boat access to public bodies of water.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:5-508 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 5-508
383-A:5-508 Action Without Meeting.
Status: in_force

Unless the organizational documents of a state bank or credit union provide otherwise, any action to be taken at a meeting of the board of directors or committee may be taken without a meeting under and consistent with any provision of the applicable Organizations Act permitting the action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:4-402 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 4-402
383-E:4-402 Use of Funds.
Status: in_force

While awaiting call of its members for loans, a credit union may make use of its funds as described in and according to the limitations of the following subsections: (a) It may deposit its money in any corporate credit union whose shares and deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Administration or other qualified share and deposit insurance fund deemed acceptable by the commissioner, and may deposit its money in any federally insured bank. (b) It may invest any surplus in obligations of the United States government, including any loans included in the Participation Sales Act of 1966, 12 U.S.C. section 1701, or of the state, or of any county, city or town of the state issued under authority of law. (c) It may invest in securities, obligations, participations, or other instruments of or issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States or any agency thereof or in any trust or trusts established for investing directly or collectively in the same. (d) Any credit union with assets of $3,000,000 or more may purchase real estate mortgages secured by real estate wherever situate which are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration and may purchase real estate mortgages secured by real estate in this state and in any state which are guaranteed by the United States government through the insured loan program of the Farmer's Home Administration. It may be an originator or participating lender in participating loans as defined in RSA 383-B:3-303(d)(8), provided that its participation in such loans shall be within such limits as are prescribed in RSA 383-E:4-403. (e) The board of directors shall establish and maintain a written investment policy which shall be reviewed not less than annually. The board of directors may, by majority vote of such board, delegate investment authority as prescribed in the credit union's written investment policy to a committee established by, or officers designated by, the board for such purpose. All investments will be reviewed in every meeting of the board of directors. (f) All investments in securities shall be supported by a documented credit and risk analysis. Such analysis shall be applied to securities as a part of a pre-purchase and ongoing due-diligence process. Assessments of creditworthiness and risk shall not be solely reliant on external credit ratings, if any, provided by one or more NRSROs. Any investment in a debt security shall meet the investment grade debt security standard.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:41-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 41-c
31:41-c Electioneering.
Status: in_force

Towns shall have the power to make bylaws regulating the distribution of campaign materials or electioneering or any activity which affects the safety, welfare and rights of voters at any election held for any purpose in such town. Such power shall not extend to the display of printed or written matter attached to any legally parked motor vehicle, nor shall such power extend to activities conducted wholly on private property so as not to interfere with people approaching or entering a polling place. Failure to conform to bylaws adopted under this section shall constitute a violation. A copy of the bylaws adopted under this section shall be provided to the town clerk immediately following adoption so that they may be made available to candidates filing for office, and shall be posted at each polling place at least 72 hours in advance of any town election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-B:7 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-B / Section 7
155-B:7 Default Cases.
Status: in_force

If no answer is served, the governing body may move the court for the enforcement of the order. If such a motion is made the court may, upon the presentation of such evidence as it may require, affirm or modify the order and enter judgment accordingly, fixing a time after which the governing body may proceed with the enforcement of the order. The clerk of the court shall cause a copy of the judgment to be mailed forthwith to persons upon whom the original order was served.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:32 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 32
259:32 Farm.
Status: in_force

The word "farm" means any land, buildings, or structures on or in which agriculture and farming activities are carried out or conducted and shall include the residence or residences of owners, occupants, or employees located on such land. Structures shall include all farm outbuildings used in the care of livestock, and in the production and storage of fruit, vegetables, or nursery stock; in the production of maple syrup; greenhouses for the production of annual or perennial plants; and any other structures used in operations named in RSA 21:34-a, II.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 552:16 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 552 / Section 16
552:16 Form of Service.
Status: in_force

The notice shall be in form prescribed by the probate court, and shall be delivered by such executor to such legatee, surviving spouse and heirs at law in person or by sending the same by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the last known place of residence or place of business of such legatee, surviving spouse and heirs at law. When the legatee is a corporation, association or institution notice shall be given to the president or treasurer thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-D:10 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-D / Section 10
374-D:10 Tax Exemption.
Status: in_force

The bonds and notes issued under this chapter, their transfer and the income from them, including any profit made on their sale, shall at all times be free from taxation within the state, excepting only inheritance, estate, and gift tax.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 217-A:7-a — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 217-A / Section 7-a
217-A:7-a Natural Heritage Bureau Fund Established.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may charge a fee for using inventory and information services and for publications and reports to recover the costs of providing products and services. II. Fees shall be sufficient to cover the costs of providing services and producing and providing products authorized by this chapter. III. Fees shall be fixed in a schedule prepared and revised as necessary by the natural heritage bureau, approved by the commissioner, and established in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. The fees charged under this paragraph shall be deposited in the fund established in paragraph IV. IV. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the natural heritage bureau fund. Moneys collected under this section and RSA 217-A:6, III shall be deposited in this fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the commissioner for the costs of providing publications or reports to the public, for the costs of providing inventory and information services, and to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-C:6 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-C / Section 6
205-C:6 Fees.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall by rule establish fees to defray the costs of administering this chapter. Such rules shall specify fees for the certification of third party inspection agencies by the department; certification of manufacturing facilities by approved third party inspection agencies; and certification of modular buildings and building components by approved third party inspection agencies. Fees established by the commissioner shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses for administering this chapter budgeted for the biennium in which they will apply. All fees collected by the department shall be deposited into the general fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-L:4-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-L / Section 4-a
162-L:4-a Exemption From Administrative Procedure Act and Rulemaking Authority.
Status: in_force

The authority shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 541-A and may adopt rules in accordance with its own procedures to facilitate, implement, and carry out the powers, duties, and purposes of the authority enumerated in this chapter and such other and additional powers and purposes as shall be conferred upon it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-B:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-B / Section 2
9-B:2 Policy.
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the state of New Hampshire that state agencies act in ways that encourage smart growth.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:3-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 3-b
259:3-b Alcohol Concentration.
Status: in_force

"Alcohol concentration" shall mean either grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, grams of alcohol per 67 milliliters of urine, or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.