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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-F:3 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-F / Section 3
651-F:3 Advisory Committee.
Status: in_force

I. The intelligence subcommittee of the advisory council on emergency preparedness and security (ACEPS) established under RSA 21-P:48 shall serve as an advisory committee to the information and analysis center, meeting periodically at the call of the chair or the commissioner of the department of safety to review the operations of the center and provide advice to the commissioner regarding security, privacy, data technology, the protection of civil rights, and other matters. II. The attorney general or designee, and a representative of a civil liberties organization, appointed by the governor and council, shall meet with the intelligence subcommittee of ACEPS at least annually to receive reports regarding the operation of the center and provide added input to best insure the protection of civil rights and personal privacy. III. The assistant commissioner of the department of safety shall provide ongoing oversight over the operations of the center, and shall ensure that the center compiles a report on its activities to be incorporated with the department of safety's annual report to the governor and council. IV. On or before November 30, 2013, the advisory council on emergency preparedness and security shall report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees on the progress and accomplishments of the information and analysis center and shall include recommendations for any legislative changes and whether or not the operations of the center should continue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-C:3 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-C / Section 3
195-C:3 Definition and Limit of Split Issue Guarantee.
Status: in_force

An award of a state guarantee on a split-issue basis under RSA 195-C:2 shall specify the face amount of the bonds or notes which shall comprise the guarantee portion of the total authorized borrowing, and such guarantee shall be applicable with respect to that amount of the bonds or notes and interest on such bonds or notes. The guaranteed portion of the total authorized borrowing shall not exceed 75 percent thereof. Bonds or notes bearing a state guarantee awarded on a split-issue basis shall be offered and sold at public sale, after such advertisement as the school board deems appropriate, as a separate and distinct issue from any issue of bonds or notes which are not guaranteed by the state. All state guaranteed bonds or notes issued to finance a particular project shall be made payable no later than the payment date of the last maturing unguaranteed bond or note which is issued to finance the same project. The bonds or notes comprising the guaranteed portion of an authorized borrowing and the bonds or notes comprising the unguaranteed portion of an authorized borrowing may be issued from time to time, provided that the guaranteed portion which shall have been issued at any time shall not exceed 3 times the unguaranteed portion which shall then have been issued. The state's guarantee shall be evidenced on each guaranteed bond or note by an endorsement signed by the state treasurer in substantially the following form: The State of New Hampshire hereby unconditionally guarantees the payment of the whole of the principal and interest of the within (bond) (note) and for the performance of such guarantee the full faith and credit of the State are pledged. State Treasurer
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:35 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 35
21-J:35 Setting of Tax Rates by Commissioner.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of revenue administration shall compute and establish the tax rate of each town, city, or unincorporated place. Any assessments report issued by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 21-J:11-a shall not delay or otherwise affect the setting of the tax rate for that municipality. II. To compute and establish the tax rates of towns, cities and unincorporated places under paragraph I, the commissioner shall examine the reports required under RSA 21-J:34 to ensure that: (a) All appropriations have been made in a manner which is consistent with procedural requirements established by statute. (b) No appropriations have been made which are prohibited by statute. (c) All revenues have been estimated accurately and in a manner which is not prohibited by statute. (d) All calculations are correct. III. If the commissioner finds that appropriations were made in a manner which is inconsistent with statute he shall delete the appropriation or that portion in question. IV. If the commissioner finds that the estimated revenues included are inaccurate or inappropriate he shall adjust the estimates in question. V. The commissioner shall notify in writing the governing body of each city or town of the rate he has established. This notification shall include a detailed explanation of all changes made in the appropriations or revenue estimates submitted by the municipality or district in question. VI. Any town, city, or unincorporated place which is dissatisfied with the tax rate set under this section may, within 10 days of notification, request an oral hearing on this matter before the commissioner of revenue administration. If such a request is made, the commissioner shall promptly schedule and conduct a hearing pursuant to rules he shall adopt under RSA 541-A. After hearing, the decision of the commissioner shall be final. VII. On or before October 1 of each year, the following state agencies shall provide the department of revenue administration estimates of local aid to be distributed to municipalities and school districts in the current fiscal year for the following local aid programs: (a) State treasury: meals and rooms distribution pursuant to RSA 78-A:26. (b) Department of transportation: highway construction aid pursuant to RSA 235:23. (c) Department of environmental services: water pollution control grants pursuant to RSA 486, water filtration grants pursuant to RSA 486-A, and landfill closure grants pursuant to RSA 149-M:43. (d) Department of education: federal forest land aid pursuant to RSA 227-H:20 through RSA 227-H:22, state aid for an adequate education pursuant to RSA 198:40-a, school building aid pursuant to RSA 198:15-a, and special education aid pursuant to RSA 186-C:18.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:61 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 61
198:61 Refund of Tax Claims.
Status: in_force

The department of revenue administration shall review a claim for tax relief filed with it and, if such claim is determined to be valid, shall certify such amount to the state treasurer within 120 days who shall pay such claims from funds in the education trust fund. Such sums are hereby appropriated and the governor is authorized to draw a warrant from the education trust fund to satisfy the state's obligation under this section. Such warrant for payment shall be issued regardless of the balance of funds available in the education trust fund. If the balance in the education trust fund, after the issuance of any such warrant, is less than zero, the commissioner of the department of revenue administration shall inform the fiscal committee and the governor and council of such balance. This reporting shall not in any way prohibit or delay the payment of valid claims. The department shall notify a claimant whose claim is rejected in whole or in part of such determination within 90 days of the department's receipt of the claim and all required documentation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 6:13-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 6 / Section 13-a
6:13-a Fish and Game Fund.
Status: in_force

When it is anticipated that there will not be sufficient fish and game funds in the treasury for the payment of obligations, the treasurer under the direction of the governor and council is authorized to borrow on the state's credit for a period of not more than one year, at the lowest net interest cost to the state, such sums as may be necessary, provided that at no time shall the indebtedness of the state pursuant to the authority granted by this section exceed the sum of $500,000. The short term loans authorized hereunder shall be repaid from the fish and game fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:25 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 25
544:25 Refusal to Dismiss.
Status: in_force

If the court is of the opinion that the proceeding ought not to be dismissed he may direct the county attorney to prosecute it to judgment at the expense of the county.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:43-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 43-a
259:43-a Ignition Interlock Device.
Status: in_force

"Ignition interlock device" shall mean breath alcohol ignition interlock device or enhanced technology ignition interlock device, which is a system or device that connects a breath analyzer to a motor vehicle's ignition system. The analyzer measures the concentration of alcohol in the breath of any person who attempts to start the motor vehicle by using the ignition system. The device prevents the vehicle from starting unless the person provides a breath sample with a concentration of alcohol that is below a level of 0.020. The device contains a data-logger which retains records of failures to take or pass the test during the period between recalibrations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:21 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 21
173-B:21 Criteria for Selection of Direct Service Grantees.
Status: in_force

The coordinator shall use all of the following criteria for selecting grantees: I. A grantee's ability to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence as follows: (a) Shelter or safe homes on a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week basis. (b) A 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week switchboard for crisis calls. (c) Temporary housing and food facilities. (d) Psychological support and peer counseling. (e) Referrals to existing services in the community and follow-up on the outcome of the referrals. (f) A drop-in center to assist victims of domestic violence who have not yet made the decision to leave their homes, or who have found other shelter but who have a need for support services. (g) Arrangements for school-aged children to continue their education during their stay at the center. (h) Emergency transportation to a shelter and, when appropriate, arrangements with local law enforcement for assistance in providing such transportation. (i) Trained court advocates and social service agency advocates to accompany domestic violence victims. II. A grantee shall be a private or private nonprofit organization, or a public agency. III. A grantee shall demonstrate the need for the services proposed by the program. IV. A grantee shall establish its ability to secure community support and its efficiency of administration. V. A grantee shall receive at least 50 percent of its funding from sources other than the fund, including town, city, county, federal, or private sources. Contributions in kind, whether material, commodities, transportation, office space, or personal services, may be evaluated and counted as part of the required non-state funding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 430:35 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 430 / Section 35
430:35 Pesticide Dealer License.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall act in the capacity of a pesticide dealer or shall engage in the business of, advertise as, or assume to act as a pesticide dealer unless he has obtained an annual license from the division, which shall expire on December 31 of each year. A license shall be required for each location or outlet from which such pesticides are distributed, sold, held for sale, or offered for sale. II. Application for a license shall be accompanied by a $60 annual license fee. Dealer applications for renewal received beyond the December 31 deadline shall be subject to a $10 late registration fee. Application for a license shall be on a form prescribed by the division and shall include the full name of the person applying for such license. If such applicant is an individual, receiver, trustee, firm, partnership, association or corporation, the full name of each member of the firm or partnership or the names of the officers of the association or corporation shall be given on the application. Such application shall further state the principal business address of the applicant in the state and elsewhere and the name of a person domiciled in this state authorized to receive and accept service of summons of legal notices of all kinds for the applicant, and any other necessary information prescribed by the division; provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a pesticide applicator who sells pesticides only as an integral part of his pesticide application service when such pesticides are dispensed only through apparatuses used for such pesticide application; provided, further, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any federal, state, or county agency which provides pesticides for their own programs. III. Each applicant shall satisfy the division as to his knowledge of the laws and rules governing the use and sale of pesticides and his responsibility in carrying on the business of a pesticide dealer through examination. In addition, each employee or agent of a pesticide dealer who sells or recommends restricted-use pesticides or state restricted-use pesticides shall obtain a pesticide dealer license. Each application for initial examination for a dealer license shall be accompanied by an examination fee of $15. When an applicant has been examined by the division and found not qualified, the applicant shall be re-examined at a subsequent date in accordance with rules adopted by the board, provided that each application for re-examination shall be accompanied by a fee of $15. IV. Each pesticide dealer shall be responsible for the acts of each person employed by him in the solicitation and sale of pesticides and all claims and recommendations for use of pesticides. The dealer's license shall be subject to denial, suspension, or revocation after a hearing for any violation of this subdivision, whether committed by the dealer, or by the dealer's officer, agent, or employee. V. Every licensed pesticide dealer who changes his address or place of business shall immediately notify the division.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-F:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-F / Section 5
415-F:5 Disclosure Standards.
Status: in_force

I. In order to provide for full and fair disclosure in the sale of Medicare supplement policies, no Medicare supplement policy or certificate shall be delivered in this state unless an outline of coverage is delivered to the applicant at the time application is made. II. The commissioner shall prescribe the format and content of the outline of coverage required by 415-A:5, I. For purposes of this section, "format" means style, arrangements and overall appearance, including such items as size, color, and prominence of type and arrangement of text and captions. Such outline of coverage shall include: (a) A description of the principal benefits and coverage provided in the policy. (b) A statement of the renewal provisions, including any reservations by the issuer of a right to change premiums, and disclosure of the existence of any automatic renewal premium increases based on the policyholder's age. (c) A statement that the outline of coverage is a summary of the policy issued or applied for and that the policy should be consulted to determine governing contractual provisions. III. The commissioner may prescribe by rule a standard form and the contents of an informational brochure for persons eligible for Medicare, which is intended to improve the buyer's ability to select the most appropriate coverage and improve the buyer's understanding of Medicare. Except in the case of direct response insurance policies, the commissioner may require by rule that the informational brochure be provided to any prospective insureds eligible for Medicare concurrently with delivery of the outline of coverage. With respect to direct response insurance policies, the commissioner may require by rule that the prescribed brochure be provided upon request to any prospective insureds eligible for Medicare, but in no event later than the time of policy delivery. IV. The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A for captions or notice requirements, determined to be in the public interest and designed to inform prospective insureds that particular insurance coverages are not Medicare supplement coverages, for all accident and sickness insurance policies sold to persons eligible for Medicare, other than: (a) Medicare supplement policies. (b) Disability income policies. V. The commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A to govern the full and fair disclosure of the information in connection with the replacement of accident and sickness policies, subscriber contracts or certificates by persons eligible for Medicare.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:55 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 55
204-C:55 Inconsistent Provisions in Other Laws Superseded.
Status: in_force

Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general or special, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-B:16 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-B / Section 16
359-B:16 Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance.
Status: in_force

Any consumer reporting agency or user of information which willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this chapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of: I. Any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or $1,000, whichever is greater; II. Such amount of punitive damages as the court may allow; and III. In the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 439-A:2 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 439-A / Section 2
439-A:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Cannabidiol" or "CBD" is a phytocannabinoid extracted from hemp plants. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. III. "Department" means the department of agriculture, markets, and food. IV. "Hemp products" means all products made from hemp, including cloth, cordage, fiber, food, fuel, paint, paper, construction materials, plastics, seed, seed meal, seed oil, and certified seed for cultivation. V. "Hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration (THC) of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:108 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 108
270:108 Certain Coves on Squam Lake.
Status: in_force

No person shall waterski within Rattlesnake Cove or Inner and Outer Squaw Coves on Squam Lake. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-B:8 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-B / Section 8
540-B:8 Possession.
Status: in_force

The owner or agent of the owner of a shared facility may take possession of the separated areas used by the occupant at the end of the notice period. The owner or agent of the owner may request law enforcement intervention as necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-b
4:13-b Lafayette Day.
Status: in_force

The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of May 20, the anniversary of the death of General Marquis de Lafayette, revolutionary war hero, in lasting recognition of his gallant and illustrious service in the war for American independence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:11-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 11-c
41:11-c Regulations; Businesses Obtaining Municipal Permits.
Status: in_force

The selectmen may establish regulations relative to businesses obtaining municipal permits. Any person who violates a regulation established under this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:129 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 129
31:129 Limitation.
Status: in_force

This subdivision shall not affect any claim of invalidity which is founded upon the substance of the municipal legislation, or upon the lack of authority of the municipality or its officials, under the federal and state constitutions and laws, to enact such legislation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 325-A:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 325-A / Section 19
325-A:19 Crematory Authority.
Status: in_force

I. A crematory authority upon receiving human remains shall sign a delivery receipt form and shall hold the human remains, prior to cremation, as provided in this section. The form shall include the name of the deceased, the time and date of delivery of such remains, and the signatures of the owner of the crematory or his or her representative and the funeral director or his or her representative, or the next-of-kin or designated agent as provided in RSA 290. II. If a crematory authority is unable to cremate the human remains immediately upon taking receipt thereof, the crematory authority shall place the human remains in a holding facility. A holding facility shall be designed and constructed to comply with all applicable public health laws, provide for the health and safety of persons employed at such facility, and prevent any unauthorized access to such facility. III. A crematory authority may refuse to accept for holding an alternative container or casket from which there is any evidence of leakage of the body fluids from the human remains in the container. IV. If human remains received by the crematory authority are not embalmed, such remains shall be held no longer than 24 hours from the time of death unless the human remains are placed within a refrigerated facility in accordance with the laws of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:156 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 156
265:156 Funeral Procession Right-of-Way; Funeral Escort Vehicles; Funeral Lead Vehicles.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following provisions shall apply: I. The operator of a funeral lead vehicle shall comply with stop signs, yield signs, and traffic control signals. When the funeral lead vehicle has proceeded across an intersection in accordance with a signal or after stopping as required by a stop or yield sign, all vehicles in the funeral procession may proceed without stopping, regardless of the sign or signal. The lead vehicle and the vehicles in the funeral procession shall proceed with due caution. Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall have the right-of-way. II. All vehicles comprising a funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession as closely as is practical and safe. Each vehicle of the funeral procession shall be appropriately marked by having funeral flags or windshield signage, and headlights, taillights, and, if so equipped, hazard flasher on. A funeral escort or funeral lead vehicle shall use and be equipped with a purple flashing or emergency light.