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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266-A / Section 3
266-A:3 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

There shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter (1) motor vehicles while employed solely in transporting school children and teachers to or from the school for which such arrangements are within the supervision or control of the local or appropriate state school board authorities; or (2) taxicabs, and other motor vehicles having a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of not more than 7 persons, unless, after investigation, the department shall be of the opinion that the service provided is in competition with the schedules of a common carrier by highway or railroad; or (3) motor vehicles owned or operated by hotels which are used exclusively for the transportation of hotel patrons between hotels and local railroad or other common carrier stations; or (4) motor vehicles while engaged exclusively in work for any branch of the government of the United States or for any department of this state, or for any county, city, town or village; or (5) motor vehicles while engaged exclusively in the delivery of the United States mail; or (6) vans engaged in vanpooling not less than 8 people and not more than 15 people to and from work on a nonprofit basis and in which the operating costs and a reasonable vehicle depreciation cost for such vehicle are paid principally by those people utilizing such arrangement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-C:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-C / Section 20
125-C:20 Exemption; Steam Locomotives and Engines.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any steam locomotives and engines or replacements thereof used in connection with the operation of a railroad or railway which were in operation or on order prior to January 1, 1973, and are located entirely within the state; provided that this exemption shall not apply to any stationary steam engine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:13 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 13
146-C:13 Penalty; Persons Strictly Liable.
Status: in_force

Any person who is found to be strictly liable for a discharge or spillage of oil, and who willfully fails to comply with a department order requiring investigation, containment, cleanup, removal, remedial measures, or corrective measures, shall be liable to the state in double the amount of cost recoverable funds expended by the state in undertaking investigative, remedial, or corrective action at the site.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:91 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 91
231:91 Municipality to Act; Liability.
Status: in_force

I. Upon receipt of such notice of insufficiency, and unless the highway agents or street commissioners determine in good faith that no such insufficiency exists, the municipality shall immediately cause proper danger signals to be placed to warn persons by day or night of such insufficiency, and shall, within 72 hours thereafter, develop a plan for repairing such highway, bridge, or sidewalk and shall implement such plan in good faith and with reasonable dispatch until the highway, bridge, or sidewalk is no longer insufficient, as defined by RSA 231:90, II. II. If the municipality fails to act as set forth in paragraph I, it shall be liable in damages for all personal injury or property damage proximately caused by the insufficiency identified in the notice, subject to the liability limits under RSA 507-B:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:39 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 39
655:39 Death of Candidate.
Status: in_force

If any candidate to be voted for at the general election shall die between the date of nomination and the day of election, a new candidate may be substituted by the appropriate party committee by submitting the name of the new candidate to the secretary of state within 3 days of the notice of death. The name of the substitute candidate shall be placed on the ballots as provided in RSA 656:21.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:6-608 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 6-608
383-B:6-608 Conversion From Mutual to Stock Form.
Status: in_force

(a) Any mutual bank or mutual holding company may convert to stock form in the same manner as prescribed for a federal savings bank or a federal mutual holding company under federal law. However, no conversion under this subsection shall be permitted that includes as part of the conversion transaction the issuance of securities of any bank or holding company other than securities of the converting bank or holding company or the securities of a holding company organized by the converting bank in order to acquire its capital stock, unless in addition to procedures required by the rules adopted under this section, it is ratified by the depositors of a mutual bank or the depositors of a subsidiary bank or subsidiary banks of a mutual holding company. Ratification by depositors shall not be required if the conversion is part of a reorganization into a mutual holding company or the conversion is required by federal or state regulatory authorities. (b) The depositor voting procedures shall be the same as those prescribed for a federal savings bank or a federal mutual holding company under federal law. (c) In connection with a proposed conversion under the provisions of this section, no new compensation arrangement shall be provided for directors, officers, or employees unless the commissioner finds that it is fair and reasonable, based upon all of the facts and circumstances of the conversion and the future management and operational needs of the mutual bank or mutual holding company, including comparable compensation arrangements at similarly situated banks or holding companies. In addition, no conversion or reorganization shall be approved by the commissioner unless the commissioner finds that the process of obtaining corporate decisions and approvals was conducted in a lawful, informed, and independent manner, the rights of the depositors of the converting mutual bank or of the subsidiary bank or subsidiary banks of the converting mutual holding company are not impaired under the plan of conversion or reorganization, the depositors are not treated detrimentally or inequitably under the terms of the proposed conversion or reorganization, and the plan of conversion or reorganization does not provide corporators, if any, directors, officers, or employees with any benefit, privilege, or advantage with respect to the purchase, if any, of the capital stock in the conversion or reorganization which is not generally available to the depositors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:23-g — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 23-g
72:23-g Letitia Pratt Foundation, Inc.
Status: in_force

The real estate and personal property of Letitia Pratt Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation providing community housing for physically disabled and elderly persons, if none of the income or profits of the community housing is used for any purpose other than the purpose for which the housing is established, shall be exempt from taxation. For the purpose of this section an elderly person is one who is 62 years or more of age. The age of the head of the family determines the eligibility of the family unit in the community housing. On or before December 1 of each year the owner of the community housing shall pay to the town or city in which the property is situated, in lieu of taxes, a sum representing 10 percent of the shelter rent received by the owner during the preceding calendar year. For cause shown, having in mind the nature and purpose of the corporation, the board of tax and land appeals may abate all or a portion of the payment in lieu of taxes in any year. The owner shall on or before June 1 of each year file with the municipality in which the property is located, upon a form prescribed and provided by the board of tax and land appeals, a statement of its financial condition for the preceding fiscal year and such other information as the board of tax and land appeals requires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 264:21 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 264 / Section 21
264:21 Methods of Giving Proof of Financial Responsibility.
Status: in_force

Proof of financial responsibility when required under this chapter may be given by either of the following methods: I. By filing with the department a certificate, as defined in RSA 259, of an insurance company or of a surety company to satisfy any judgment or judgments for damages resulting from an accident reported to the director under the provisions of RSA 264:26. Financial responsibility in the future may be given by filing with the department a continuous certificate which shall be a certificate as defined in RSA 259, of an insurance company or of a surety company, to provide the amount of proof of financial responsibility required under the provisions of RSA 264:20. Every continuous certificate shall remain in effect no less than 20 days after written notice is received by the director that said continuous certificate shall be cancelled, except that a certificate subsequently filed shall, on its effective date, terminate a certificate previously filed with respect to any other vehicle designated in both certificates. Whenever another vehicle replaces a vehicle described in a continuous certificate such continuous certificate covering such described vehicle shall apply automatically to such other vehicle registered by the insured as of the date of its registration to the insured and for the period, if any, not exceeding 10 days prior to such registration when said vehicle is driven on temporary plates and for a period of 15 days after the date of registration, unless said 20-day period after written notice of cancellation is received by the director has theretofore expired. Such continuous certificate shall likewise apply automatically to any additional vehicle acquired by the insured as of the date of its registration to the insured and for the period, if any, not exceeding 10 days prior to such registration when such vehicle is driven on temporary plates and for a period of 15 days after the date of registration, unless said 20-day period after written notice of cancellation is received by the director has theretofore expired; provided, however, that the insurance company or surety company insures all vehicles owned by the named insured at such date of registration, and that such continuous certificate shall apply to such additional vehicle only to the extent the insurance is applicable to all such previously owned vehicles; II. By the deposit of money or securities as provided in the following section; or III. By satisfying the director that any corporation has financial ability to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-H:6 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-H / Section 6
326-H:6 Scope of Practice.
Status: in_force

Licensed dietitians shall be authorized to practice applications from food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, behavioral, and social sciences used in the treatment of illness, injury and other medical conditions, and the maintenance of human health.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-E:3-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-E / Section 3-a
326-E:3-a Temporary Licensure for Student Respiratory Therapists.
Status: in_force

I. A student enrolled in a respiratory care educational program may apply for a temporary student license in accordance with rules adopted by the executive director, in consultation with the advisory board, pursuant to RSA 541-A. The student may only apply for licensure if he or she has fulfilled the didactic and clinical practicum educational requirements for his or her first full year. Such license shall only be valid for a maximum of 18 months from the date of issue or 6 months from the date of graduation, whichever is shorter. II. The scope of practice of the student respiratory therapist is limited to those activities for which there is documented evidence of competency and only non-critical care procedures as defined by rule in consultation with and approval by the advisory board, pursuant to RSA 541-A. III. A student who has obtained a temporary student license and who is employed in a healthcare setting may render respiratory care services only under the direct supervision of an on-site licensed respiratory care practitioner for a period of 2 months following the date of hire. After the 2 months of direct supervision have been completed, the student may render respiratory care services under the supervision of an on-site licensed physician, licensed respiratory care practitioner, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, as defined by rule in consultation with and approval by the advisory board, pursuant to RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-A:10-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-A / Section 10-b
12-A:10-b Director of Parks and Recreation; Initial Appointment and Tenure.
Status: in_force

There shall be a director of the division of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as has been established in this chapter. All of the powers, duties, and functions formerly performed by the director of the division of parks pursuant to any provisions of the statutes shall henceforth be performed by the director of the division of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. Wherever reference is made to the director of the division of parks, it shall henceforth be construed to mean the director, division of parks and recreation, department of natural and cultural resources.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-O:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-O / Section 2
420-O:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner. II. "Plan document" means evidence of coverage furnished to a student that sets forth all benefits and terms and conditions, with regard to a student health plan. III. "Qualified actuary" means an actuary who is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Actuaries or Society of Actuaries, with experience in establishing rates for self-insured trusts providing health benefits or other similar experience. IV. "Institution of higher education" or "institution" means an educational institution in New Hampshire that: (a) Admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who have completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under the laws of this state; (b) Is legally authorized within New Hampshire to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (c) Provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or professional degree; (d) Is a public or other nonprofit institution; (e) Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association; and (f) Has a history of providing for the health insurance needs of its students through a self-funded student health benefit plan. V. "Student" means a person enrolled in a degree program in an institution of higher education and may include a postdoctoral fellow. VI. "Student health plan" or "plan" means any self-funded plan established or maintained by an institution of higher education for the purpose of providing medical, surgical, or hospital services to a student, the student's spouse or domestic partner, the student's child or children, or other persons chiefly dependent upon the student for support and maintenance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 499:9 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 499 / Section 9
499:9 Executions for Fines, Etc.
Status: in_force

At or before the close of each term of the court, the clerk shall deliver to the sheriff proper executions, warrants or other processes for the collection of fines, costs or other money accruing to the state during the term, and transmit a list thereof to the supreme court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-F:1 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-F / Section 1
507-F:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Adult" means any person of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages, or older as defined by RSA 175:1, I. II. "Alcoholic beverages" means liquor and beverages as those terms are defined in RSA 175:1, VIII and XLII. III. "Intoxicated person" means an individual who is in a state of intoxication as defined by this chapter. IV. "Intoxication" means an impairment of a person's mental or physical faculties as a result of drug or alcoholic beverage use so as to diminish that person's ability to think and act in a manner in which an ordinary prudent and cautious person, in full possession of his faculties and using reasonable care, would act under like circumstances. V. "Licensee" means any person who is required to be licensed to serve alcoholic beverages under RSA 178 and 179. VI. "Minor" means any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages. VII. "Person" means any individual, governmental body, corporation or other legal entity. VIII. "Premises" means any establishment licensed or required to be licensed under RSA 175:1, LIV. IX. "Service of alcoholic beverage" or "service" means any sale, gift, or other furnishing of alcoholic beverages.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:56 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 56
135-C:56 Fundamental Rights.
Status: in_force

I. No person receiving treatment for mental illness shall be deprived of any legal right to which all citizens are entitled, except as provided for by law. II. No person shall be deemed incompetent to manage his affairs, to contract, to hold professional, occupational, or motor vehicle driver's licenses, to marry or to obtain a divorce, to vote, to make a will or to exercise any other civil right solely by reason of that person's admission to the mental health services system. III. No person receiving mental health services shall be subjected to abuse or neglect. IV. No person receiving mental health services shall be discriminated against in any manner because of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or degree of disability. V. Persons receiving mental health services shall be treated with dignity and respect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:4 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 4
79-A:4 Powers and Duties of Board; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The board shall have the following powers and duties: I. It shall meet at least annually, after July 1, to establish a schedule of criteria and current use values to be used for the succeeding year. It shall have the power to establish minimum acreage requirements of 10 acres or less. It shall also review all past current use values and criteria for open space land established by past boards. The board shall make such changes and improvements in the administration of this chapter as experience and public reaction may recommend. II. The board shall reduce by 20 percent the current use value of land which is open 12 months a year to public recreational use, without entrance fee, and which also qualifies for current use assessment under an open space category. There shall be no prohibition of skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking or nature observation on such open space land, unless these activities would be detrimental to a specific agricultural or forest crop or activity. An owner of open space land may post "no trespass except for skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, or nature observation" signs that prohibit or restrict the access to or use of such open space land for any other purpose. The owner of land who opens his or her land to public recreational use as provided in this paragraph shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage to any person, and shall be subject to the same duty of care as provided in RSA 212:34. III. The board shall annually determine, vote upon and recommend to the chairman of the board the schedule of criteria and current use values for use in the forthcoming tax year. The board shall hold a series of at least 3 public forums throughout the state to receive general comment through verbal and written testimony on the current use law. After the public forums are concluded and the board has made its recommended changes, the chairman shall proceed to adopt any proposed rules, in accordance with paragraph IV. IV. The chairman of the board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the schedule of criteria and current use values as recommended by the board, and for other forms and procedures as are needed to implement this chapter consistent with board recommendations and to assure a fair opportunity for owners to qualify under this chapter and to assure compliance of land uses on classified lands.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-A:12 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-A / Section 12
155-A:12 Appeal From Board's Decision.
Status: in_force

I. A party to the proceeding shall have the right to file a petition in the superior court of the county in which the building or structure is located to review the final order of the board within 30 days of the date of the final order. II. At the earliest practical time, the court shall review the record as developed before the board, together with any written legal argument presented to the court. Based on that review, the court may affirm or reverse the decision of the board or order that oral argument be held. As justice may require, the court may remand the case to the board for further findings and rulings. The petition for appeal shall set forth all the grounds upon which the final order is sought to be overturned. Issues not raised by the appellant before the board shall not be raised before the superior court. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to show that the decision of the board was clearly unreasonable or unlawful. III. No new or additional evidence shall be introduced in the superior court, but the case shall be determined upon the record and evidence transferred, except that in any case, if justice requires the review of evidence which by reason of accident, mistake, or misfortune could not have been offered before the board, the superior court shall remand the case to the board to receive and consider such additional evidence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:44 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 44
110-B:44 Arrest and Confinement.
Status: in_force

I. "Arrest" is the restraint of a person by an order, not imposed as punishment for an offense, directing the person to remain within certain specified limits. "Confinement" is the physical restraint of a person. II. An enlisted person may be ordered into arrest or confinement by any commissioned officer by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or through another member of the national guard. A commanding officer may authorize warrant officers or non-commissioned officers to order enlisted personnel of the command or subject to the officer's authority, into arrest or confinement. III. The officer who is subject to this chapter may be ordered into arrest or confinement only by a commanding officer to whose authority the person is subject, by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or by another officer. The authority to order officers into arrest or confinement may not be delegated. IV. No person shall be ordered into arrest or confinement except for probable cause. V. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of persons authorized to apprehend offenders to secure the custody of an alleged offender until the proper authority may be notified.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:72-h — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 72-h
270:72-h Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation for the first offense and guilty of a misdemeanor for any additional offenses.