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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-G:4 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-G / Section 4
79-G:4 Appraisal of Qualifying Historic Buildings.
Status: in_force

I. The assessing officials in any municipality adopting the provisions of this chapter shall appraise qualifying historic buildings and the land appurtenant thereto at no more than 10 percent of their market value. II. No owner of a qualifying historic building shall be entitled to have the property appraised for any tax year under the provisions of this chapter unless the owner applies to the assessing officials on or before April 15 of said year, on a form approved and provided by the commissioner, to have the property so appraised. If any owner satisfies the assessing officials that it was prevented by accident, mistake, or misfortune from filing such application on or before April 15, the assessing officials may receive the application at a later date and appraise the property under this chapter; but no such application shall be received after the local tax rate has been approved by the commissioner for that year. III. The assessing officials shall notify the applicant on a form provided by the commissioner no later than July 1, or within 15 days if the application is filed after July 1, of their decision to classify or refusal to classify the property under the provisions of this chapter by delivery of such notification to the owner in person or by mailing such notification to the owner's last and usual place of abode. IV. A list of all qualifying historic buildings assessed under this chapter and their owners in each town or city shall be filed by the respective assessing officials each year. Such list shall be part of the invoice and subject to inspection as provided in RSA 76:7. V. The commissioner shall include on the inventory blank, required under RSA 74:4, a question concerning whether any changes have been made in the use of qualifying historic buildings. The question shall be written to enable the assessing officials to locate qualifying historic buildings and land appurtenant thereto which may require a change in assessment and to fit the context of the blank.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-P:9 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-P / Section 9
358-P:9 Receipts.
Status: in_force

Upon request by the consumer, a rent-to-own dealer shall provide the consumer with a written receipt for each payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:16 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 16
310-B:16 License or Certificate.
Status: in_force

I. A license or certificate issued under authority of this chapter shall bear a license or certificate number assigned by the office. II. Each licensed or certified real estate appraiser shall place such appraiser's license or certificate number adjacent to or immediately below the appraiser's signature whenever the appraiser's signature is used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the license or certificate holder in conducting real estate appraisal activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:135 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 135
231:135 Lost Bounds; Exceptions.
Status: in_force

All streets affected by this subdivision, the bounds of which have been lost, shall be resurveyed so that the provisions of this subdivision may be carried out. Principal streets which have curbings and corners of stone or other similar material, or permanent, durable sidewalks on both sides thereof, shall not be subject to the provisions of this section; but all streets hereafter laid out shall be constructed in accordance with this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-B:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-B / Section 2
5-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Department" means the department of state. II. "Informational filing" means an annual filing with the department made solely for the purpose of providing public access to certain information concerning the nature and organization of pooled risk management programs. Such informational filing shall be limited to the following: (a) The name and legal address of each pooled risk management program; (b) A list of current officers, their titles and addresses; (c) A brief description of the coverage provided; (d) The annual audit required under RSA 5-B:5, I(d); (e) A written plan of operation or bylaws; and (f) The annual actuarial evaluation required under RSA 5-B:5, I(f). III. "Political subdivision" means any city, town, county, school district, chartered public school, village district, school administrative unit, or any district or entity created for a special purpose administered or funded by any of the above-named governmental units. IV. "Risk management" means the defense of claims and indemnification for losses arising out of the ownership, maintenance, and operation of real or personal property and the acts or omissions of officials, employees, and agents; the provision of loss prevention services including, but not limited to, inspections of property and the training of personnel; and the investigation, evaluation, and settlement of claims by and against political subdivisions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:43 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 43
198:43 Additional Education Expenditures.
Status: in_force

School districts are authorized to develop educational programs beyond those required for an adequate education and to raise and appropriate amounts necessary for such programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:39 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5-C / Section 39
5-C:39 Town and City Clerk Procedures for Delayed Certificate of Birth.
Status: in_force

I. The clerk of the town or city shall type a list on the delayed certificate of birth describing each document submitted to support the facts shown on the application for a delayed certificate of birth. The description required shall include: the title or description of the document; the name of the affiant, if the document is an affidavit of personal knowledge; the name of the custodian of the record, if the document is an original or certified copy of a record of a signed statement from the custodian; the date of the original filing of the document being listed; and the date the copy of the document was issued. The description required shall also include information regarding the birth facts contained in the document, including: the registrant's date of birth or age; the registrant's birthplace; the full maiden name of the registrant's mother; the full name of the registrant's father; and information regarding the proposed registrant which is in addition to the minimum documentary evidence required by RSA 5-C:38. II. The clerk of the town or city shall review an application for delayed certificate of birth in order to: verify that the application and documentary evidence is provided in accordance with paragraph I; verify that no prior birth record is on file in the local records for the person whose birth is to be recorded; verify that the documentary evidence submitted establishes the facts of birth and meets the requirements of RSA 5-C:38; and, prepare a list of the documentary evidence to accurately reflect the nature and content of the documents. III. If the documentary evidence verifies the facts of birth, the clerk of the town or city shall approve the application, sign and date the application, and forward it, along with the documentary evidence, to the state registrar. IV. If the clerk of the town or city is unable to approve an application due to its failure to comply with RSA 5-C:38, he or she shall return the application to the applicant for correction. V. If the clerk of the town or city is unable to approve an application because a prior birth record is on file in the local records for the person whose birth is to be recorded, the clerk of the town or city shall notify the applicant in writing of the denial. VI. The state registrar and clerks of towns and cities shall not issue a certified copy of a delayed certificate of birth in any short form or a wallet size version.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-P:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-P / Section 4
402-P:4 Policy Conditions.
Status: in_force

I. A pet insurer may issue policies that exclude coverage on the basis of one or more preexisting conditions with appropriate disclosure to the consumer. The pet insurer has the burden of proving that the preexisting condition exclusion applies to the condition for which a claim is being made. II. A pet insurer may issue policies that impose waiting periods upon effectuation of the policy that do not exceed 30 days for illnesses or orthopedic conditions not resulting from an accident. Waiting periods for accidents are prohibited. (a) A pet insurer utilizing a waiting period shall include a provision in its contract that allows the waiting periods to be waived upon completion of a medical examination. Pet insurers may require the examination to be conducted by a licensed veterinarian after the purchase of the policy. (1) A medical examination shall be paid for by the policyholder, unless the policy specifies that the pet insurer will pay for the examination. (2) A pet insurer can specify elements to be included as part of the examination and require documentation thereof, provided the specifications do not unreasonably restrict a consumer's ability to waive the waiting periods by completing a medical examination. (b) Waiting periods and the requirements applicable to them, shall be clearly and prominently disclosed to consumers prior to the policy purchase. III. A pet insurer shall not require a veterinary examination of the covered pet for the insured to have their policy renewed. IV. If a pet insurer includes any prescriptive, wellness, or non-insurance benefits in the policy form, then such benefits made part of the policy contract and shall follow all applicable laws and regulations in the insurance code. V. An insured's eligibility to purchase a pet insurance policy shall not be based on participation, or lack of participation, in a separate wellness program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-J:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-J / Section 8
161-J:8 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

In addition to other appropriate penalties, any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A. Any right, remedy or power set forth in RSA 358-A may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-I:12 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-I / Section 12
326-I:12 Reinstatement After Suspension.
Status: in_force

An interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing seeking reinstatement of a suspended license shall submit the following to the board: I. A written request to the board explaining the appropriateness of reinstatement of the license or registration. II. The required license or application fee. III. Evidence of competency to practice as established by the board, which shall include continuing education or training, passage of an examination, and practice under the supervision of another licensed interpreter for a period of time set by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 102:16 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 102 / Section 16
102:16 Optional Retirement Benefits.
Status: in_force

Until the first payment on account of a retirement allowance becomes normally due, any member may elect to convert the retirement allowance otherwise payable on his account under RSA 102:15, 17 and 18 into a retirement allowance of equivalent actuarial value under one of the optional forms named below; provided, however, that no election of an optional benefit shall become effective until 60 days after the date of filing of the election thereof with the retirement board, and if the member dies before such election becomes effective, the optional benefits elected shall become effective as of the date of death of the member. I. Option 1. A reduced retirement allowance payable during the retired member's life, with the provision that it shall continue after his death for the life of the beneficiary, nominated by him by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the retirement board at the time of retirement. The joint annuitant or beneficiary must be related in the following order: (a) Legal wife cohabiting with member retiring; (b) If there is no wife, then totally dependent son or daughter. II. Option 2. A reduced retirement allowance payable during the retired member's life with the provision that it shall continue after his death at 1/2 the rate paid to him and be paid for the life of the beneficiary, nominated by him by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the retirement board at the time of retirement. III. If either of the options under paragraphs I or II is elected the following conditions and restrictions shall apply: (a) If the designated joint annuitant should die before the member's attainment of his retirement age, the election shall become inoperative and annuity payments, if and when commenced, will be on the normal retirement benefit basis under RSA 102:15, as though an optional form of annuity had never been elected; (b) If the member should die before attainment of his retirement age, the joint annuitant shall not be entitled to receive any annuity payments; (c) The designation of any person as a joint annuitant shall not constitute such person a beneficiary with respect to any other benefit provided under this chapter, unless such person is specifically designated as a beneficiary under other provisions hereof. IV. Option 3. A reduced retirement allowance payable during the retired member's life, with some other benefit payable after his death, provided that such other benefit shall be approved by the board of trustees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:14 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 14
35-A:14 Additional Accounts.
Status: in_force

The bank may establish such additional and further reserves or such other funds or accounts as may be, in its discretion, necessary, desirable or convenient to further the accomplishment of the purposes of the bank or to comply with the provisions of any agreement made by or any resolution of the bank.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621-A:5 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621-A / Section 5
621-A:5 Purposes.
Status: in_force

The youth services center may be used for the following purposes: I. Receiving facility for the temporary detention of children who are awaiting disposition of the court pursuant to RSA 169-B:14. II. Receiving facility for children determined educationally disabled pursuant to RSA 186-C.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 1
79-C:1 Declaration of Public Interest.
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be in the public interest to encourage the preservation of open space which is potentially subject to development, thus providing a healthful and attractive outdoor environment for work and recreation of the state's citizens, maintaining the character of the state's landscape, and conserving the land, water, forest, agricultural, recreational, and wildlife resources. It is further declared to be in the public interest to prevent the loss of open space due to property taxation at values incompatible with open space usage. The means for encouraging preservation of open space authorized by this chapter is the acquisition of discretionary easements of development rights by town or city governments on such open space land which provides a demonstrated public benefit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-B:2 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-B / Section 2
490-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Costs" means any expenses directly attributable to the court, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the facility, heat, light, and insurance. II. "Facility" means any area used for the operation of a court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:14 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 14
667:14 Uniformity.
Status: in_force

There shall be no impression or mark to distinguish one ballot from another.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:42 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 42
655:42 Number.
Status: in_force

I. It shall require the names of 3,000 registered voters, 1,500 from each United States congressional district in the state, to nominate by nomination papers a candidate for president, United States senator, or governor. II. It shall require the names of 1,500 voters registered in the district to nominate by nomination papers a candidate for United States representative; 750 to nominate a candidate for councilor or state senator; and 150 to nominate a candidate for state representative or county officer. III. It shall require the names of registered voters equaling 3 percent of the total ballots cast at the previous state general election to nominate by nomination papers a political organization.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143-A:25 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143-A / Section 25
143-A:25 Revocation of License.
Status: in_force

A food service establishment or retail food store within this state licensed under this chapter may have its license revoked under RSA 143-A:7 if the department finds any of the following: I. Records have not been kept in accordance with RSA 143-A:23 and RSA 143-A:24. II. Purchasing or receiving wild mushrooms for use in food products from a person who is not licensed under RSA 143-A:22 unless purchased from an out-of-state source approved by that state or country of origin. III. Purchasing or receiving wild mushrooms for use in food products that are not approved as tier 1 or tier 2 mushrooms by the department, unless purchased from an out-of-state source approved by that state or country of origin.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:17 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 17
5:17 Duties.
Status: in_force

The deputy secretary of state shall exercise the duties of the office of secretary of state while the latter is absent, or unable from any cause to act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 522:5 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 522 / Section 5
522:5 Effect of Court's Finding on Presumption of Legitimacy.
Status: in_force

The presumption of legitimacy of a child born during wedlock is overcome if the court finds that the conclusions of all the experts, as disclosed by the evidence based upon the tests, show that the husband is not the father of the child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:55 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 55
261:55 Change of Address or Name.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever any person after making application for or obtaining the registration of a vehicle shall move from the address or change the postal address named in the application or shown on a registration certificate or certificate of title, such person shall within 30 days thereafter notify the division in writing of his or her old and new address. The division shall then inform both the supervisor of the checklist in the town or city in which the new address is located and the supervisor of the checklist in the town or city in which the previous address was located of the change to facilitate periodic maintenance and verification of checklists pursuant to RSA 654:36-b. II. Whenever the name of any person who has made application for or obtained the registration of a vehicle is thereafter changed by marriage or otherwise, such person shall within 10 days notify the division of such former and new name.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-A / Section 1
332-A:1 Licensing Questions Restricted.
Status: in_force

Any person required by RSA Title XXX to apply to the state for a license to practice his occupation or profession shall not be required to answer any question concerning whether he has been arrested or indicted for a crime. This section shall not prohibit the state from asking whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 554:10 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 554 / Section 10
554:10 Transfer to Heirs.
Status: in_force

The judge may order the administrator to transfer stocks, bonds and other evidences of debt to the heirs or their guardians, in just proportion, whenever he shall deem it for the interest of the heirs that the same should not be sold; and such guardians are authorized to receive the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 187-A:28-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 187-A / Section 28-b
187-A:28-b Membership.
Status: in_force

The committee shall be appointed as follows: 3 senators, including the chairperson of the senate education committee and a member of the senate finance committee, by the president of the senate; 5 representatives, including the chairperson and at least 2 other members of the house education committee and a member of the house finance committee, by the speaker of the house of representatives. The chair of the study committee shall rotate biennially between the chairperson of the house education committee and the chairperson of the senate education committee. A member shall only serve while a member of the general court. The members shall not be entitled to any salary but are entitled to reimbursement for mileage and other expenses incurred in carrying out their duties. The committee may hire necessary consultants and professional or clerical personnel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 189:78 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 189 / Section 78
189:78 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subdivision or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subdivision which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subdivision are declared to be severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:44-c — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 44-c
200:44-c Epinephrine Fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the state treasury the epinephrine fund. The nonlapsing fund shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the department of education for the purposes of this section. The fund shall be used to provide financial support for the procurement and distribution of epinephrine to schools in accordance with RSA 200:44-b. The department may accept gifts, grants, donations, and other moneys for this purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 406-C:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 406-C / Section 14
406-C:14 Insurance Records.
Status: in_force

Books and records relating to the insurance transactions of a financial institution licensed to sell insurance, including all files relating to and reflecting customer complaints, shall be kept separate and apart from all records relating to other business transactions of such financial institution, and shall be made available to the insurance department for inspection upon reasonable notice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-H:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-H / Section 2
415-H:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

I. "Actuarial certification" means a written statement by a member of the American Academy of Actuaries, or other individual acceptable to the commissioner, that an insurer is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, based upon the individual's examination and including a review of the appropriate records and the actuarial assumptions and methods used by the insurer in establishing attachment points and other applicable determinations in conjunction with the provision of stop loss insurance coverage. II. "Attachment point" means the claims amount incurred by an insured group beyond which the insurer incurs a liability for payment. III. "Expected claims" means the amount of claims that, in the absence of a stop loss policy or other insurance, are projected to be incurred by an insured group through its health plan.