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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437:18 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 18
437:18 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision, unless the context otherwise requires: I. "Animal" means a domestic animal, a household pet, or a wild animal in captivity. II. "Owner" means the person having the right of possession of an animal, whether such right was acquired by gift, purchase, or other means. III. "Animal care center" means any veterinary establishment, humane society, boarding kennel, or other center providing care and treatment for animals. IV. "Abandoned animal" means: (a) Any animal whose owner neglects or refuses to reclaim it within 7 days after the mailing of the notification provided for in RSA 437:19. (b) Any animal left in an animal care center by a person unknown or by an owner who, when leaving the animal, gives a false name or false address. (c) Any ferret in the custody of the animal care center for at least 7 days. (d) Any cat in the custody of the animal care center for at least 7 days which has a form of positive identification including, but not limited to a tattoo, collar, microchip, eartag, or any other form of identification approved by the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 466:13-a. V. "Operator" means the director, manager, veterinarian, or other person charged with the supervision of an animal care center.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:19-c — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 19-c
657:19-c Addresses and Polling Hours Maintained by Clerks.
Status: in_force

Each town and city clerk shall establish and maintain an official e-mail address and street address, which shall be publically available to voters. Clerks shall maintain up-to-date polling place locations for each election, including street addresses, and polling hours, and clerks shall keep such information in the statewide centralized voter registration database.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:41 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 41
207:41 Notice.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall give notice of such hearing by posting notice thereof, stating the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof, at least 5 days before the date thereof, in at least 3 public places in the town or towns where such waters are located.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-E:9 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-E / Section 9
270-E:9 Exemptions From Displaying Numbers.
Status: in_force

I. A vessel shall not be required to display a number under this chapter if it is: (a) Covered by a certificate of numbers in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state. (b) A foreign vessel temporarily using waters subject to United States jurisdiction. (c) A vessel owned, or demise chartered, and operated by the United States government, except a recreational-type public vessel; or a vessel whose owner is a state or subdivision thereof, which is used primarily for governmental purposes, and which is clearly identifiable as such. (d) A vessel's lifeboat. (e) A vessel which is documented by the United States Coast Guard or its federal agency successor. (f) A vessel which is being operated under a temporary certificate. (g) A nondocumented vessel used exclusively for racing events. (h) A sailboat under 20 feet in length, or any vessel that is only powered by oars or paddles. Any vessel which has an inboard or outboard motor shall not be exempt from displaying a number except as otherwise provided in this section. II. A vessel which is exempt from displaying a number but which is otherwise required to be registered in this state shall display a decal issued by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 491:14 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 491 / Section 14
491:14 Equity Procedure.
Status: in_force

Suits in equity, petitions for divorce, nullity of marriage, alimony, custody of children, allowance to wife from husband's property, new trials, redemption and foreclosure of mortgages, writs of mandamus and quo warranto, and other similar proceedings may be heard upon oral testimony or depositions, or both; or when both parties consent, or service having been made and a notice of the time and place of the hearing having been given, when both parties appear, such suits may be heard by any justice of the court at any time, but nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting the power of the court to have issues of fact framed and tried by a jury, according to the rules in equity, or the course of such proceedings at common law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:26 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 26
356-B:26 Contraction of the Condominium.
Status: in_force

No condominium shall be contracted except in accordance with the provisions of the declaration and of this chapter. Any such contraction shall be deemed to have occurred at the time of the recordation of an amendment to the declaration, executed by the declarant, containing a legal description by metes and bounds of the land withdrawn from the condominium. If portions of the withdrawable land were described pursuant to RSA 356-B:16, IV(e), then no such portion shall be so withdrawn after the conveyance of any unit on such portion. If no such portions were described, then none of the withdrawable land shall be withdrawn after the first conveyance of any unit thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-E:11 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-E / Section 11
195-E:11 Rights of the Authority, Business Finance Authority, Foundation, Qualified Educational Institution and Loan Corporations.
Status: in_force

I. In issuing bonds for a student loan program, the authority, the foundation, any qualified educational institution and any loan corporations created under this chapter shall have all the power and authority and be subject to all of the rights, liabilities and responsibilities as provided in RSA 195-D, insofar as these provisions do not conflict with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall otherwise limit any other bond issuance or other powers of the authority set forth in RSA 195-D. II. In issuing bonds for a student loan program, the business finance authority shall have all the power and authority and be subject to all of the rights, liabilities and responsibilities as provided in RSA 162-I, insofar as these provisions do not conflict with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall otherwise limit any other bond issuance or other powers of the business finance authority set forth in RSA 162-I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 239-B:3 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 239-B / Section 3
239-B:3 Duties.
Status: in_force

The SCC shall: I. Develop, implement, and provide guidance for the coordination of community transportation options within New Hampshire so that the general public, in particular citizens in need of access to essential services and activities, can access local and regional transportation services and municipalities, human service agencies, and other organizations can purchase shared ride coordinated transportation services for their citizens, clients, and customers. II. Set statewide coordination policies for community transportation, establish community transportation regions, encourage the development of regional coordination councils, assist other regional efforts as needed, and monitor the results of statewide coordination. III. Approve the formation of regional coordination councils and the selection of regional transportation coordinators, according to such criteria and guidelines as the SCC may establish. IV. Solicit and accept donations for funding to implement and sustain community transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:7.25 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 7.25
293-A:7.25 Quorum and Voting Requirements for Voting Groups.
Status: in_force

(a) Shares entitled to vote as a separate voting group may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum of those shares exists with respect to that matter. Unless the articles of incorporation provides otherwise, a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter by the voting group constitutes a quorum of that voting group for action on that matter. (b) Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting, it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for that adjourned meeting. (c) If a quorum exists, action on a matter (other than the election of directors) by a voting group is approved if the votes cast within the voting group favoring the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action, unless the articles of incorporation require a greater number of affirmative votes. (d) An amendment of articles of incorporation adding, changing, or deleting a quorum or voting requirement for a voting group greater than specified in subsection (a) or (c) is governed by RSA 293-A:7.27. (e) The election of directors is governed by RSA 293-A:7.28.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151-E:6 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151-E / Section 6
151-E:6 Acuity-Based Reimbursement System.
Status: repealed

I. The department shall pursue as expeditiously as possible the development and implementation of a reimbursement system for nursing facility services based primarily on the acuity level of patients consistent with state and federal law and all appropriate notice requirements. All nursing facilities shall use best efforts to provide all information and data requested by the department in the course of its development of such a system and to assist the department in any manner reasonably requested by the department. II. Unless otherwise required by state or federal law, the acuity-based reimbursement system developed by the department shall not create separate classifications for county and non-county facilities and shall be based on the concept of the cost of operating an efficient facility rather than actual costs. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:8 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 8
287-E:8 Bingo Tax.
Status: in_force

Except for bingo games licensed under RSA 287-E:10-13 and for prizes awarded under RSA 287-E:7, XV, the licensee shall pay a tax of 7 percent of the total amount collected from participants in any game conducted in accordance with RSA 287-E:7, XIII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1310 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1310
383-E:13-1310 Meetings.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a corporate credit union shall meet at least every 90 days in person or by means of telephone, as provided in the bylaws. The annual meeting of the members of the corporate credit union shall be held at such time as is prescribed in the bylaws. Each member shall be entitled to one vote irrespective of the number of shares held by the member.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 319-C:14-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 319-C / Section 14-a
319-C:14-a Faulty Wiring; Investigation.
Status: in_force

Whenever the state fire marshal finds that a principal cause of a fire was faulty wiring, he shall notify the board which shall conduct its own investigation of the occurrence. If the board finds that the wiring in question was installed by a person currently licensed by the board, such person shall be promptly ordered before the board to show cause why his license should not be revoked or suspended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-B:45-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-B / Section 45-b
326-B:45-b Certain Contract Restrictions Upon Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Unenforceable.
Status: in_force

Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with an advanced practice registered nurse licensed by the board to practice in this state, which includes any restriction to the right of such advanced practice registered nurse to also practice in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of such partnership, employment, or professional relationship shall be void and unenforceable with respect to said restriction; provided however, that nothing herein shall render void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of any such contract or agreement. The requirements of this section shall apply to new contracts or renewals of contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 216-I:3 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 216-I / Section 3
216-I:3 Water Supply.
Status: in_force

An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each recreational campground or camping park. Where a public supply of water of sufficient quantity, quality, and pressure is available, connection shall be made to the supply and that supply shall be used exclusively. When a satisfactory public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be used if approved by the department of environmental services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-Q:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-Q / Section 4
359-Q:4 Retailer Indemnification.
Status: in_force

If a retailer takes delivery of upholstered furniture from a manufacturer that is subsequently found to contain one or more flame-retardant chemicals, the retailer is entitled to a full refund, including shipping and other related costs, from the manufacturer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:32 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 32
228:32 Resale of Operating Materials and Supplies.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of transportation may sell to other departments and institutions of the state and to subdivisions of the state, materials and supplies purchased for use by the department in connection with their normal operations. He is authorized to assess a fair and equitable charge with respect to the materials and supplies, sufficient to defray all administrative, warehousing, processing, distribution and transportation costs incurred by the department in providing this service. Payments received by the department from these charges shall be credited as income added to the appropriation accounts from which the expenditures were originally charged, so that the resale of items purchased for departmental use will not cause a reduction in funds available for the operation of the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 512:46 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 512 / Section 46
512:46 Depositions as Evidence.
Status: in_force

No deposition taken under the provisions of this chapter shall be evidence upon any criminal prosecution, except upon an indictment of the deponent for perjury therein.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 295:6 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 295 / Section 6
295:6 Contracts.
Status: in_force

They may make contracts necessary and proper for the transaction of their authorized business, and no other. They shall be capable of binding themselves as sureties or guarantors for others, to the extent that such suretyship or guarantee may be necessary and proper for the transaction of their authorized business or serves to further their corporate purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:98 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 98
659:98 Delivery of Ballots to Town Clerk.
Status: in_force

The moderator, or the moderator's designee, and the selectmen, or their designee, after they have sealed and certified the state election ballots as provided in RSA 659:95 and RSA 659:96, shall deliver the sealed containers to the town or city clerk, or to the clerk's designee, who shall in their presence enter in the appropriate place on each sealer the time of day and shall sign his or her name in the appropriate blank on the sealer. The clerk or the clerk's designee shall, without breaking the seals or otherwise changing the condition of the containers, deposit the containers in the town or city hall. Containers containing ballots and absentee balloting materials that have been sealed after an election according to instructions provided by the secretary of state shall be stored in a location under the direction of the clerk. A log shall be maintained by the clerk specifying the location and the containers at the location. Once stored, the containers shall be accessible only to individuals working under the direction of the town clerk, as required for recounts, or as necessary for the secretary of state to verify the container storage. When the containers are removed to allow for destruction of ballots in accordance with RSA 33-A:3-a, the destruction of the ballots and absentee balloting materials shall be the final entry in the log.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 241:5 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 241 / Section 5
241:5 Report.
Status: in_force

The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, the state library, and the New Hampshire transportation council on or before November 1 of each year. The commission shall also provide a report to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor as needed when it receives information from any source that a review the autonomous vehicle testing and development pilot program, statutes, or rules is warranted.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:91 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 91
259:91 Right-of-Way.
Status: in_force

"Right-of-way" shall mean the right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed or proximity as to give rise to the danger of collision unless one grants precedence to the other.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3-C:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3-C / Section 1
3-C:1 Official State Language.
Status: in_force

I. The official language of the state of New Hampshire shall be English. English is designated as the language of all official public documents and records, and of all public proceedings and nonpublic sessions. II. For the purposes of this chapter, "official public documents and records" are all documents officially compiled, published, or recorded by the state. III. For the purposes of this chapter, "public proceedings and nonpublic sessions" mean those proceedings and sessions as defined in RSA 91-A, and includes the information recorded at such proceedings and sessions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:54 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 54
485:54 Ice Cutting.
Status: in_force

No person shall cut or take ice from any lake, pond or reservoir used as the source of a domestic public water supply, unless he shall first comply in all respects with such reasonable rules regarding the manner and place of such cutting and taking as may be prescribed by the local legislative body, or officers of a water company, who may have charge of the works of any city or town supplying its inhabitants with water from such source.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:14-c — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 14-c
482-A:14-c Limitation on Enforcement Action.
Status: in_force

No person who acquires property, by any means, more than 2 years after an activity constituting a violation of this chapter has been completed, shall be subject to an enforcement action under this chapter for such violation, provided such person allows restoration of impacted areas, unless the person knew of the existence of the violation at the time that the person acquired the property. Nothing in this section shall limit any enforcement action for violation of this chapter, including injunctive relief requiring restoration of impacted areas, against the person who committed the violation. Nothing in this section shall limit any enforcement action with respect to any violation of this chapter, including injunctive relief requiring restoration of impacted areas, for which written notice of the violation has been provided to the owner by the department prior to January 1, 2013. In addition to any common law remedy, any person who suffers damages as a result of a violation of this chapter committed by another may seek compensation from the person who committed the violation, including diminution in property value and reasonable attorney's fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-D:7 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-D / Section 7
204-D:7 Coordination with Other Programs.
Status: in_force

The authority shall establish procedures to ensure that the housing construction program established under this chapter shall be coordinated with other housing assistance programs administered by the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-J:4-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-J / Section 4-a
125-J:4-a Registration of Emissions Reduction Mechanisms.
Status: in_force

The department may also establish and administer a process for the registration, revocation, and enforcement of discrete emissions reductions, NOx budget allowances, and all other emissions reduction mechanisms for any air pollutants in accordance with the Clean Air Act. The use of DERs, NOx budget allowances and other emissions reduction mechanisms shall be permitted as approved by EPA and in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:42 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 42
339:42 Assistants.
Status: in_force

He may also appoint such assistants as he may deem necessary to carry out the provisions hereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:1 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 1
485:1 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive drinking water protection program for the citizens of New Hampshire. It shall be consistent with and at least as stringent as the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. II. In order to implement a comprehensive drinking water protection program, the department of environmental services shall: (a) Monitor the water quality of public water supplies and privately owned redistribution systems. (b) Provide technical assistance to water operators and the general public. (c) Review the design of proposed public water systems, privately owned redistribution systems, and alterations for existing systems. Review of the alteration of existing privately owned redistribution systems shall be limited to alterations that involve more than 500 feet of new installation of distribution piping or the addition of new exterior pumping or storage facilities. (d) Periodically conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems and privately owned redistribution systems to make certain of proper safety and operation. (e) Require that public water supplies comply with all pertinent federal and state statutes and rules. (f) Educate citizens for the need and methods of providing safe and adequate drinking water. (g) Approve sources of water used in the manufacture of bottled water. (h) Monitor the operation and maintenance of privately owned redistribution systems. (i) Adopt primary drinking water standards by establishing maximum contaminant limits or treatment techniques.