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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:27 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 27
674:27 Commercial Exceptions Under Interim Zoning Ordinance.
Status: in_force

Business, commercial or industrial ventures other than those mentioned in RSA 674:25 or 674:26 may be given special exception by the board of adjustment upon submission and approval of a site plan; provided, however, that the following regulations and restrictions shall be observed: I. No business, commercial or industrial venture or use shall be permitted which could cause any undue hazard to health, safety or property values or which is offensive to the public because of noise, vibration, excessive traffic, unsanitary conditions, noxious odor, smoke or other similar reason. II. Sufficient acreage shall be included to allow the following setbacks: (a) In the front, not less than 75 feet from a right-of-way to any building or parking lot having both an exit and an entrance and with grass or beautification in the buffer area. (b) Side and rear: Not less than 50 feet from a building or parking lot to the lot line. (c) Sufficient off-street parking to allow 300 square feet for each 3 anticipated patrons or employees on premises at the same time. In the case of service establishments, one car shall be deemed to contain 4 patrons. III. On-premise advertising signs in connection with businesses receiving approval shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 674:25, X and shall be considered as part of the application for commercial exception. They shall be limited to not more than 20 square feet in size and may be illuminated only by noncolored, nonflashing lights. Location may not be within any right-of-way nor within 150 feet of any intersection unless attached to a building. IV. Before mining, excavation, or removal of soil, rock, sand or gravel or similar material, a special exception shall be received from the board of adjustment, subject to the usual fee permit. Excavation of earth shall be made in accordance with RSA 155-E. V. All known abutters of any proposed business, commercial, or industrial site shall be notified by the board of adjustment by verified mail, as defined in RSA 21:53, at least one week prior to any public hearing regarding the site. The names and addresses of the known abutters shall be supplied by the applicant on a plat plan to be submitted to the board of adjustment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237-A:11 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237-A / Section 11
237-A:11 Investment of Funds.
Status: in_force

Moneys in any fund or account created under the provisions of this chapter, subject to the terms and provisions of any trust or security agreement or resolution applicable thereto, may be invested in accordance with RSA 6:7 and 8. Except as otherwise provided by any such trust or security agreement or resolution, obligations so purchased as an investment of moneys in said fund or account shall be deemed at all times to be a part of said fund or account, and the interest thereon and any profit arising on the sale thereof shall be credited to said fund or account, and any loss resulting on the sale thereof shall be charged to said fund or account, respectively.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 561:2 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 561 / Section 2
561:2 Estate of Unmarried Minor.
Status: in_force

If any person die under age and unmarried his estate, derived by descent or devise from his father or mother, shall descend to his brothers and sisters, or their legal representatives if any, to the exclusion of the other parent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-G:20 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-G / Section 20
21-G:20 New Agencies and Programs.
Status: in_force

I. After July 1, 1983, no agency, as defined in RSA 21-G:5, III, shall be established unless it shall be structured in accordance with this chapter. II. After July 1, 1983, no new powers, duties, functions, responsibilities or programs shall be assigned to any agency, as defined in RSA 21-G:5, III, except an agency which exists on July 1, 1983, or an agency established by the general court in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any laws enacted by the general court relative to executive branch reorganization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:21 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 21
146-C:21 Repeating Operator Training.
Status: in_force

If the department determines that a facility is not in significant operational compliance with the release prevention and release detection measures of applicable state rules and statutes, or other requirements of this chapter or the implementing rules, then the department shall direct that the responsible class A or B operator be retrained and recertified in accordance with an approved training program, within 30 days or within such other time as the department specifies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-A / Section 9
421-A:9 Administration.
Status: in_force

I. This chapter shall be administered by the secretary of state and employees designated by him within the department. The secretary of state may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. II. The secretary of state may establish fees for the filing of any registration statement, not to exceed $2,500, to recover the costs of administering this chapter. Such fees may vary according to the maximum consideration payable by the offeror for the securities which are the subject of the takeover bid. Such fees shall not be refunded in the event a filing under this chapter is not approved for cause by the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 447:17 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 447 / Section 17
447:17 Notice.
Status: in_force

To obtain the benefit of the bond, any person, firm or corporation having any claim for labor performed, materials, machinery, tools, or equipment furnished as aforesaid shall, within 90 days after the completion and acceptance of the project by the contracting party, file in the office of the secretary of state, if the state is a contracting party, or with the department of transportation, if the state is a party to said contract by or through said department, or with the department of administrative services, if the state is a party to said contract by or through said department, or in the office of the clerk of the superior court for the county within which the contract shall be principally performed, if any political subdivision of the state is a contracting party, a statement of the claim, a copy of which shall forthwith be sent by mail by the office where it is filed to the principal and surety.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 514:12 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 514 / Section 12
514:12 Death of Joint Party.
Status: in_force

When one of two or more plaintiffs or defendants dies, and the right of action survives, the action may be prosecuted by or against the surviving parties, such death being suggested on the record.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 403-F:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 403-F / Section 2
403-F:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner. II. "Eligible policyholder" means, with respect to a mutual fire or casualty insurance company, a policyholder of the insurer on the date of adoption of the plan of reorganization by the board of directors pursuant to RSA 403-F:4, II or, with respect to a mutual life insurance company, such policyholders defined in the plan of reorganization approved by the commissioner. III. "Mutual insurance holding company" means an incorporated entity without permanent capital stock that is organized under this chapter. IV. "Subsidiary insurance company" means a stock insurance company, the majority of the voting shares of the capital stock of which are at all times owned, directly or through an intermediate holding company, by a mutual insurance holding company. V. "Intermediate holding company" means a holding company which is a subsidiary of a mutual insurance holding company, and which directly or through a subsidiary intermediate holding company owns a majority of the voting shares of the capital stock of one or more subsidiary insurance companies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 348:2 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 348 / Section 2
348:2 Bond.
Status: in_force

He shall give bond to the state for the faithful performance of his duties, in an amount and with sureties to be approved by the governor, and may appoint one or more deputies, for whose acts he shall be responsible.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-E:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-E / Section 5
415-E:5 Fund Balance.
Status: in_force

Each multiple-employer welfare arrangement shall maintain a fund balance in excess of or equal to zero.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-D:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-D / Section 2
404-D:2 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to maintain public confidence in the promises of insurers by providing a mechanism for protecting policyowners, insureds, beneficiaries, annuitants, payees, and assignees of life insurance policies, health insurance policies, annuity contracts, and supplemental contracts, against failure in the performance of fair and equitable contractual obligations due to the impairment of the insurer issuing such policies or contracts. To provide this protection: I. An association of insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and of continuation of coverages; II. Members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and III. The association is authorized to assist the commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 494:6 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 494 / Section 6
494:6 State and Other Officials; Cooperation.
Status: in_force

The judges and clerks of the courts of the state, sheriffs, county attorneys and all state, county or municipal officers shall render to the council such reports as it may request of matters within the scope of its duties.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 534:31 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 534 / Section 31
534:31 Limitation of Actions and Prosecutions.
Status: in_force

All actions and prosecutions for any offense against the provisions of this chapter shall be begun within two years next after the commission of the offense, saving to all persons in prison the right to sue or prosecute at any time within two years after such impediment is removed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 437:5 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 437 / Section 5
437:5 Prohibition.
Status: in_force

No licensee under this subdivision shall transfer, other than to a qualified veterinarian or licensed animal shelter facility, any maimed, sick, or diseased animal or bird other than as permitted under RSA 437:8, II nor shall any licensee treat inhumanely any animal or bird in his or her care or possession or under his or her control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:31 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 31
660:31 Depositing Fees and Assessments.
Status: in_force

There is established in the state treasury a separate nonlapsing account to be known as the recount administrative account. The account shall be used by the secretary of state for the administration of recounts under RSA 660. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all fees which are paid to the secretary of state under RSA 660:1 shall be credited to this account. All fees which are credited to this account shall be continually appropriated to the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:1.42 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 1.42
293-A:1.42 Number of Shareholders.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this chapter, the following identified as a shareholder in a corporation's current record of shareholders constitutes one shareholder: (1) three or fewer co-owners; (2) a corporation, partnership, trust, estate, or other entity; (3) the trustees, guardians, custodians, or other fiduciaries of a single trust, estate, or account. (b) For purposes of this chapter, shareholdings registered in substantially similar names constitute one shareholder if it is reasonable to believe that the names represent the same person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9 / Section 8
9:8 Formulation of the Budget.
Status: in_force

Following his inauguration, the governor shall proceed to the formulation of the budget provided for by RSA 9:2 and 3. In doing so he shall give such weight to the estimates of income as prepared by the commissioner of administrative services and to the estimates of expenditure requirements as submitted by the departments and to the testimony elicited at the hearings thereon as he deems proper, but the proposals contained in the budget shall represent his judgment and recommendations in respect to the provision to be made for meeting the revenue and expenditure needs of the state for each of the fiscal years of the ensuing biennium.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-J:5 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-J / Section 5
287-J:5 Operation of Video Lottery Terminals.
Status: in_force

I. Prior to use all VLTs must have been tested by an independent testing laboratory and approved by the commission to ensure integrity and proper working order. II. No VLT shall be operated except within the facility of an eligible VLT licensee during the facility's approved hours of play of charitable games. III. VLTs shall operate to ensure a minimum average daily aggregate payback of 88 percent computed for all VLTs operated at each facility on a quarterly basis. IV. VLTs shall operate to ensure a minimum average daily aggregate payback of 88 percent computed for all VLTs operated at each facility on a quarterly basis, except for machines that are tied to a wide-area progressive link, which shall have minimum average daily aggregate payback of 80 percent. For historic horse racing pools authorized by RSA 284:22-b tied to a wide-area progressive link, the commission on such pools shall be set at a rate no greater than 20 percent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:11-a — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 11-a
204-C:11-a Financing for Community Providers.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter relating to the making or purchasing of loans or mortgage loans or to the provisions of RSA 204-C:28, the authority may make loans on such terms, conditions and security, if any, as the authority may determine, to nonprofit corporations to finance, refinance or reimburse all or a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, improving or equipping community provider facilities in the state. II. For purposes of this section, "community provider facilities" means facilities owned and used by a nonprofit corporation, or a nonprofit affiliate of a nonprofit corporation, including, but not limited to, homes for the disabled, residential and day care facilities, administrative facilities, community facilities, transportation facilities, health facilities, recreational facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, and welfare facilities, deemed by the authority to be necessary, convenient, ancillary or desirable in connection with the rendering by such nonprofit corporation of services as a community provider to persons in the state. III. Before making any loan under this section, the authority shall find that such financing, refinancing or reimbursement will result in a public benefit. Loans made by the authority under this section may be made from the proceeds of obligations issued by the authority or from other sources; provided, however, no such obligation shall constitute a general obligation of the authority or a debt or pledge of the faith and credit of the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273:24 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 24
273:24 Compensation of Arbitrators.
Status: in_force

Such arbitrators shall receive $50 a day for each day actually engaged in such arbitration and their necessary traveling expenses, to be paid upon vouchers signed by the commissioner, with the approval of the governor, out of the funds appropriated for the maintenance of the department of labor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 481:8 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 481 / Section 8
481:8 Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. The department, in order to make the project so far as possible self-liquidating and self-supporting, shall make contracts in the name of the department with persons or corporations as may be specially benefited by the project, including users of water in and outside the state for power or other purposes, covering the terms under which the persons or corporations shall pay for the benefits. No contract shall extend for more than 50 years from the completion of the project. The compensation for the use of stored water or other benefits created by the projects shall be made equitable as among different users. All contracts shall benefit and bind the contracting users and their successors in title to the dams, water and flowage rights, generating plants, mills, or other real estate constituting the property on account of whose benefit the compensation is payable. All contracts entered into by the department for the construction of a project or for the use of stored water must be approved by the governor and council. II. If the department undertakes a project in which the electricity is to be generated at the dam or reservoir site, the department, for the purpose of making the project so far as possible self-liquidating and self-supporting, shall make contracts with developers or operators of the hydro-energy production facility as the department may determine to be best qualified or with such users or distributors of the mechanical or electrical power generated by the facility as the department may determine to best serve the interests of the state. The contracts shall include terms under which the persons shall make full and proper restitution to the state. No contract with an operator, user, or distributor of electrical or mechanical power shall extend for more than 50 years from the completion of the project. All contracts with an operator, user, or distributor of mechanical or electrical power shall benefit and bind their successors in interest. All contracts entered into by the department under this paragraph shall be subject to the approval of the governor and council. III. Notwithstanding paragraphs I and II, all contracts shall provide that in the event of a shortage crisis, as determined by the governor and council, in either the water resources of the state or the capacity to fulfill the electrical requirements of the state, the governor and council may suspend the terms of contracts which provide services outside of the state to fulfill the needs and requirements of the citizens of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 84-C:4 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 84-C / Section 4
84-C:4 Returns.
Status: in_force

Every nursing facility shall on or before the tenth day of the month following the expiration of the assessment period make a return to the commissioner. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form of such return and the date which it must contain for the correct computation of facility net patient services revenues and the assessment upon such amount. All returns shall be signed by the authorized representative of the nursing facility, subject to the pains and penalties of perjury. If such return shows an overpayment of the assessment due, the commissioner shall refund or credit the overpayment to the nursing facility.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:8 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 8
179:8 Statement From Purchaser as to Age.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of RSA 179:7, any person making the sale of beverages or liquor to any person whose age is in question shall require the purchaser to furnish any of the following documentation that such person is 21 years of age or over: (a) A motor vehicle driver's license issued by the state of New Hampshire, or a valid driver's license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, or a province of Canada, which bears the date of birth, name, address, and picture of the licensee. (b) An identification card issued by the director of motor vehicles under the provisions of RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b, or any picture identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a United States territory, which bears the date of birth, name, and address of the individual. (c) An armed services identification card. (d) A valid passport from a country with whom the United States maintains diplomatic relations. II. Photographic identification presented under this section shall be consistent with the appearance of the person, and shall not be expired and shall be correct and free of alteration, erasure, blemish, or other impairment. III. Notwithstanding any other law, nothing shall prohibit a licensee from scanning any of the approved forms of identification outlined in paragraph I for the purposes of verifying the age of a person purchasing alcohol or tobacco products. Nothing in this paragraph shall authorize the licensee to record, retain, or store, in any electronic form or format, information in motor vehicle records that identifies a person, including a person's photograph or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, name, address (but not the 5-digit zip code), telephone number, and medical or disability information obtained from any of the approved forms of identification.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-A:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-A / Section 12
399-A:12 Consumer Inquiries.
Status: in_force

I. Consumer complaints naming licensees under this chapter, which are filed in writing with the office of the commissioner, shall be forwarded via electronic mail or certified or registered mail to the licensee for response within 10 days of receipt by the department. Licensees shall, within 10 days after receipt of such complaint, send a written acknowledgment thereof to the consumer and the banking department. Not later than 30 days following receipt of such complaint, the licensee shall conduct an investigation of the complaint and either: (a) Make appropriate corrections in the account of the consumer and transmit to the consumer and the banking department written notification of such corrections, including documentary evidence thereof; or (b) Transmit a written explanation or clarification to the consumer and the banking department which sets forth, to the extent applicable, the reasons why the licensee believes its actions are correct, including copies of documentary evidence thereof. II. A licensee who fails to respond to consumer complaints as required by this section within the time prescribed shall pay to the commissioner a penalty of $50 for each day such response is overdue. For purposes of this section, the date of transmission shall be the date such response is received by the commissioner. III. (a) Licensees which, because of extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the licensee, are unable to comply with the time frames prescribed in this section, may make written request to the commissioner for a waiver of such time frames. Waivers shall not be granted or considered unless the request for the waiver: (1) Is received by the banking department within 20 calendar days following the licensee's receipt of the complaint; (2) Specifies the reason for the request; and (3) Specifies a date certain by which the licensee shall comply with the provisions of this section. (b) Requests for waivers shall be either granted or denied within 5 calendar days of receipt by the banking department.