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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 611-B:18 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 611-B / Section 18
611-B:18 Retention and Disposal of Organs, Unidentified Remains, Body Fragments, and Body Fluids.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in RSA 227-C:8-a through RSA 227-C:8-g, whenever unidentified human skeletal remains are recovered, the chief medical examiner may store the remains, release them to an educational institution, direct that they be interred in an appropriate resting place, or have them cremated in accordance with RSA 325-A. Ashes of remains cremated shall be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Human skeletal remains recovered in a cared-for cemetery shall not be subject to the provisions of this paragraph. II. The chief medical examiner or a designated pathologist may retain body tissues or body fluids for evidence, further study, documentation, or research. Subject to RSA 651-D:3, body tissue or body fluids retained for such purposes, or those which have been recovered after the body has been released from the custody of the medical examiner, may, unless claimed in writing by the person responsible for burial, be disposed of: (a) According to the practices of the laboratory responsible for analysis; (b) By the office of the chief medical examiner; or (c) By the medical examiner or pathologist retaining those tissues or fluids. III. Subject to RSA 651-D:3, the chief medical examiner may dispose of substantial body tissues that have been retained for evidence, further study, or documentation or that have been recovered after the rest of the body has been finally released, in accordance with paragraph I, unless claimed by the person responsible for burial.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-B:5-507 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-B / Section 5-507
421-B:5-507 Qualified Immunity.
Status: in_force

A broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, federal covered investment adviser, or investment adviser representative is not liable to another broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, federal covered investment adviser, or investment adviser representative for defamation relating to a statement that is contained in a record required by the secretary of state, or designee of the secretary of state, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or a self-regulatory organization, unless the person knew, or should have known at the time that the statement was made, that it was false in a material respect or the person acted in reckless disregard of the statement's truth or falsity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 233:9 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 233 / Section 9
233:9 Class III Public Roads to Private Recreational Areas.
Status: in_force

Any class III public road which leads primarily to a private recreational area shall be maintained by the owner or operator of such area to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation, unless otherwise specifically provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:17-c — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 17-c
281-A:17-c Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Presumption.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding RSA 281-A:2, XI and XIII, and RSA 281-A:27, there shall be a prima facie presumption that acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder in an emergency responder, as defined in RSA 281-A:2, V-c are occupationally caused. II. For purposes of this section, the date of injury for acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder in an emergency responder shall be subject to the provisions for determining date of injury for occupational disease or cumulative trauma under RSA 281-A:16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 291-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 291-A / Section 5
291-A:5 Manner of Making Anatomical Gift Before Donor's Death.
Status: in_force

I. A donor may make an anatomical gift: (a) By authorizing a statement or symbol indicating that the donor has made an anatomical gift to be imprinted on the donor's driver's license or identification card; (b) In a will; (c) During a terminal illness or injury of the donor, by any form of communication addressed to at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness; or (d) As provided in paragraph II. II. A donor or other person authorized to make an anatomical gift under RSA 291-A:4 may make a gift by a donor card or other record signed by the donor or other person making the gift or by authorizing that a statement or symbol indicating that the donor has made an anatomical gift be included on a donor registry. If the donor or other person is physically unable to sign a record, the record may be signed by another individual at the direction of the donor or other person and shall: (a) Be witnessed by at least 2 adults, at least one of whom is a disinterested witness, who have signed at the request of the donor or the other person; and (b) State that it has been signed and witnessed as provided in subparagraph (a). III. Revocation, suspension, expiration, or cancellation of a driver's license or identification card upon which an anatomical gift is indicated does not invalidate the gift. IV. An anatomical gift made by will takes effect upon the donor's death whether or not the will is probated. Invalidation of the will after the donor's death does not invalidate the gift.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:19 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 19
659:19 Voting on Questions.
Status: in_force

A voter shall vote on questions submitted to voters by making an appropriate mark as instructed on the ballot next to the answer he or she desires to give.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 317-A:11 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 317-A / Section 11
317-A:11 Display of License.
Status: in_force

Any person issued a license under this chapter shall display the license at all times in a conspicuous place in the office where the licensee practices, and shall, whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of said board or its authorized agent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 1
169-C:1 Short Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the Child Protection Act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-M:5 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-M / Section 5
359-M:5 Exemption.
Status: in_force

A demand letter or assertion of patent infringement that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. section 271(e)(2) or 42 U.S.C. section 262 shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-L:21 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-L / Section 21
227-L:21 Fire Control Payments on Federal Lands.
Status: in_force

I. The expenses lawfully incurred by a forest fire warden or other authorized local fire official in the extinguishment of woodland fires on the White Mountain National Forest or other federal land within the state under a cooperative forest fire protection agreement with the state computed at rates approved in writing by the director and excluding the initial costs of firefighting equipment shall be paid in the first instance by the state. II. The forest fire warden or other authorized local fire official shall render to the director a statement of expenses incurred in extinguishing woodland fires on the federal lands described in paragraph I, showing in detail the amount and character of the services performed including names, addresses, hours worked, dates, and recommended compensation for persons authorized for fire duty by the fire warden or other authorized local fire official, costs of food and other supplies, operating and repair expenses of motorized equipment, reimbursement costs for lost and damaged pumps, hose, tools, and other fire equipment and such other costs as may be actually incurred on such fire. III. The director shall review such bills and, upon approval, shall forward them for payment to the state treasurer. The governor shall draw a warrant on the state treasury from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the payment of such bills. Upon such payment, the director shall prepare and submit to the receiving federal agency appropriate vouchers for reimbursement to the state treasury of such costs paid by the state treasurer under this section. IV. The director shall also prepare and submit to the receiving federal agency appropriate vouchers for reimbursement of salary and expenses of permanent and temporary employees who remain on the state payroll while on authorized duty on federal lands within the state under a cooperative forest fire protection agreement with the state, the actual cost of food and other supplies, operating and repair costs of motorized equipment, reimbursement for lost or damaged pumps, hose, tools, and other fire equipment and such other costs as actually may be incurred by the state on such cooperative fire assignment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613-A:2 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613-A / Section 2
613-A:2 Summoning Witness in This State to Testify in Another State.
Status: in_force

A judge of a state court of record in another state which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons confined in penal institutions within that state to attend and testify in this state may certify (1) that there is a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or a criminal action pending in the court, (2) that a person who is confined in a penal institution in this state may be a material witness in the proceeding, investigation, or action, and (3) that his presence will be required during a specified time. Upon presentation of the certificate to any judge having jurisdiction over the person confined, and upon notice to the attorney general, the judge in this state shall fix a time and place for a hearing and shall make an order directed to the person having custody of the prisoner requiring that the prisoner be produced before him at the hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:24 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 24
261:24 Perfecting of Security Interest.
Status: in_force

I. Unless excepted by RSA 261:23, a security interest in a vehicle of a type for which a certificate of title is required is not valid against creditors of the owner or subsequent transferees or lienholders of the vehicle unless perfected as provided in this chapter. II. A security interest is perfected by the delivery to the department of the existing certificate of title, if any, an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the lienholder and the date of his security agreement and the required fee. It is perfected as of the time of its creation if delivery is completed within 20 days thereafter, otherwise as of the time of the delivery. III. If a vehicle is subject to a security interest when brought into this state, the validity of the security interest is determined by law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest attached, subject to the following: (a) If the parties understood at the time the security interest attached that the vehicle would be kept in this state and it was brought into this state within 30 days thereafter for purposes other than transportation through this state, the validity of the security interest in this state is determined by the law of this state. (b) If the security interest was perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest attached, the following rules apply: (1) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, his security interest continues perfected in this state; (2) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for 4 months after a first certificate of title of the vehicle is issued in this state, and also thereafter if, within the 4-month period, it is perfected in this state. The security interest may also be perfected in this state after the expiration of the 4-month period; in that case perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state. (c) If the security interest was not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest attached, it may be perfected in this state; in that case, perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state. (d) A security interest may be perfected under part (2) of subparagraph (b) of this paragraph or subparagraph (c) of this paragraph either as provided in paragraph II or by the lienholder delivering to the department a notice of security interest in the form the director prescribes and the required fee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:72 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 72
261:72 Affidavit Required.
Status: in_force

No official or other person shall issue a permit to register a vehicle, or registration for a vehicle, or a license to drive a vehicle, without first requiring the applicant or his agent to show a tax collector's receipt for the payment of any resident taxes for which the applicant is liable for the preceding or current year unless said official or person has in his possession records indicating such taxes have been paid, or without first requiring the applicant to make an affidavit under the penalties of perjury that all resident taxes for which he is liable for the preceding or current year have been paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-L:32 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-L / Section 32
227-L:32 Payment by State.
Status: in_force

Upon recommendation of the director of the division of forests and lands, department of natural and cultural resources, and upon warrant of the governor with the approval of the council, the state treasurer shall pay out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated to any state giving aid within the state under this chapter, such sums as shall be due under the terms of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:214 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 214
564-E:214 Benefits from Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service" means any benefit, program or assistance provided under a statute or regulation including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. (b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service authorizes the agent to: (1) execute vouchers in the name of the principal for allowances and reimbursements payable by the United States or a foreign government or by a state or subdivision of a state to the principal, including allowances and reimbursements for transportation of the individuals described in RSA 564-E:213(a)(1), and for shipment of their household effects; (2) take possession and order the removal and shipment of property of the principal from a post, warehouse, depot, dock, or other place of storage or safekeeping, either governmental or private, and execute and deliver a release, voucher, receipt, bill of lading, shipping ticket, certificate, or other instrument for that purpose; (3) enroll in, apply for, select, reject, change, amend, or discontinue, on the principal's behalf, a benefit or program; (4) prepare, file, and maintain a claim of the principal for a benefit or assistance, financial or otherwise, to which the principal may be entitled under a statute or regulation; (5) initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, oppose, or propose or accept a compromise with respect to litigation concerning any benefit or assistance the principal may be entitled to receive under a statute or regulation; and (6) receive the financial proceeds of a claim described in subsection (4) and conserve, invest, disburse, or use for a lawful purpose anything so received.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479:14 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479 / Section 14
479:14 Determination by Court.
Status: in_force

If the mortgagee shall unreasonably refuse or neglect to make out and deliver such account, the superior court, upon petition by the mortgagor setting forth the facts in the case and upon due notice given to the parties interested, shall determine the amount justly due after deducting rents and profits received.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 275-E:7 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 275-E / Section 7
275-E:7 Posting of Notices; Violation.
Status: in_force

Every employer shall post such notices as are prescribed by the commissioner of labor as a means of keeping such employer's employees informed of their protections and obligations under this chapter. The commissioner of labor shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the form, content, and placement of such notices. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section or rules adopted by the commissioner of labor shall be a violation for each day of noncompliance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498-A:26 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498-A / Section 26
498-A:26 Report of Board.
Status: in_force

I. Upon the conclusion of its deliberations, the board shall promptly file its report and send a copy thereof to each party or to their attorneys of record. II. The report shall include: (a) A statement of the case; (b) The nature of the property taken; (c) A schedule of special benefits, if any, found; (d) The value of the property before and after the taking, if different, and the amount of damages; (e) A schedule of damages awarded and the portion thereof payable to each condemnee; (f) Findings of fact; (g) A response to any requests for rulings of law that have been submitted by any interested parties; and (h) Such other matters as the board shall deem relevant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:7-g — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 7-g
507:7-g Enforcement of Contribution.
Status: in_force

I. If the proportionate fault of the parties to a claim for contribution has been established as provided in RSA 507:7-e, a party paying more than its proportionate share of the obligation may recover judgment for contribution upon motion in the same action, or by separate action. II. If the proportionate fault of the parties to the claim for contribution has not been established, contribution may be enforced in a separate action, whether or not a judgment has been rendered against either the person seeking contribution or the person from whom contribution is being sought. III. If a judgment has been rendered, the action for contribution must be commenced within one year after the judgment becomes final. If no judgment has been rendered, the person bringing the action for contribution must have either (a) discharged by payment the common liability within the period of the statute of limitations applicable to the claimant's right of action against that person and commenced the action for contribution within one year after payment, or (b) agreed while action was pending to discharge the common liability and, within one year after the agreement, have paid liability and commenced an action for contribution. IV. All such claims for contribution shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof except as follows: (a) A party seeking contribution by separate action may at the outset elect to have the contribution action heard in a court of competent jurisdiction by filing an action in court; or (b) A party against whom contribution is sought in a separate action may, within 60 days of receiving notice by certified mail of a demand for arbitration, elect to have the contribution action heard by a court of competent jurisdiction. Such election shall be made by notice by regular mail to the party seeking contribution or his counsel. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if and only if the plaintiff in the principal action agrees, a defendant seeking contribution may bring an action in contribution prior to the resolution of the plaintiff's principal action, and such action shall be consolidated for all purposes with the principal action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:33 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 33
436:33 Notice to Commissioner.
Status: in_force

Whenever a local board of health or its executive officer, veterinarian, selectman or any person has notice of or suspects the existence of any of the diseases named in RSA 436:31, or other contagious or infectious diseases among domestic animals, such board of health or person shall immediately notify the commissioner in writing, stating the grounds for such belief or suspicion. Any owner suspecting the existence of any such disease among his domestic animals shall immediately notify the commissioner in writing of such fact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 208:5 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 208 / Section 5
208:5 Bow and Arrow.
Status: in_force

I. The executive director shall set the fee pursuant to RSA 206:10, I, for issuance of archery licenses for the following categories: residents 16 years of age or older and nonresidents 16 years of age or older. II. The licensee shall be entitled to hunt wildlife with bow and arrow during the open season, subject to the restrictions of this title. III. The licensee shall be entitled to hunt deer during the special archery season established by the executive director, after consultation with the commission, pursuant to RSA 208:2 throughout the state and in Bear Brook Refuge. IV. The licensee shall be entitled to take one deer under the archery license and additional deer under the archery license as determined by the executive director in accordance with RSA 208:5-b. V. The licensee shall be entitled to carry firearms while hunting under the provisions of this section, unless such licensee is prohibited by state or federal law from carrying a firearm. VI. A resident or nonresident person under 16 years of age shall not take wildlife with a bow and arrow unless said person is accompanied by a properly licensed person who is 18 years of age or older. VII. A resident or nonresident person under 16 years of age shall not take deer with bow and arrow during the special archery season unless such person is accompanied by a person possessing the archery license described in RSA 208:5, I who is 18 years of age or older. VIII. No person taking deer under the provisions of this section shall take or attempt to take deer with any type of firearm. IX. An archery license purchased pursuant to this section shall not constitute satisfactory proof that the licensee has previously had a hunting license issued to the licensee in this state, or any other state, province or country as required by RSA 214:23-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-A / Section 9
374-A:9 Provision for Exemption From Zoning Regulations.
Status: in_force

For purposes of RSA 674:30, an electric power facility located within the state and used or to be used by one or more domestic or foreign electric utilities pursuant to authority set forth in this chapter shall be considered a structure used or to be used by a public utility, and each such utility, shall be considered a public utility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:7 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 7
490:7 Quorum.
Status: in_force

Sessions of the court shall be held by at least 3 supreme court justices. A lesser number, or the clerk, if no justice attends, may adjourn the sessions from day to day until 3 justices attend. If one or more of the justices present is disqualified to sit in any case, one or more temporary justices may be assigned in accordance with RSA 490:3; provided that at least 3 justices, either full-time or temporarily appointed, must sit, participate, and decide.