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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311-B:2 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311-B / Section 2
311-B:2 State Board of Auctioneers.
Status: repealed

I. There is hereby established a state board of auctioneers consisting of 5 members, including 4 auctioneers and one public member, appointed by the governor with the advice of the council for terms of 5 years. Terms shall expire March 1. All board members shall be residents of this state and no board member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms. II. The public member of the board shall be a person who is not, and never was, a member of the auctioneering profession or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of such professional services or an activity directly related thereto, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment. III. [Repealed.] IV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:59 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 59
161-F:59 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subdivision is to support homemaker programs to serve those who need such care and who otherwise might be placed in inappropriate institutional care and to provide training in the home to allow individuals and families to remain in their homes and to become as self-sufficient as their capabilities permit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:67 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 67
204-C:67 Public Benefit.
Status: in_force

The authority shall review each request for assistance under this subdivision to objectively determine whether such request is primarily for a public purpose and benefit in accordance with RSA 204-C:20.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-F:12 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-F / Section 12
287-F:12 Duration of Commission and Tri-State Lotto.
Status: in_force

The commission and tri-state lotto shall continue in existence until this compact is revoked by all of the party states. The withdrawal of one party state shall not render the compact invalid between the remaining states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-D:2 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-D / Section 2
541-D:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Brand family" means all styles of cigarettes sold under the same trade mark and differentiated from one another by means of additional modifiers or descriptors, including, but not limited to, "menthol," "lights," "kings," and "100s" and includes any use of a brand name (alone or in conjunction with any other word) trademark, logo, symbol, motto, selling message, recognizable pattern of colors, or any other indicia of product identification identical or similar to, or identifiable with, a previously known brand of cigarettes. II. "Cigarette" has the same meaning as in RSA 541-C:2, IV. III. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of revenue administration. IV. "Non-participating manufacturer" means any tobacco product manufacturer that is not a participating manufacturer. V. "Participating manufacturer" has the meaning given that term in Section II(jj) of the Master Settlement Agreement and all amendments thereto. VI. "Qualified escrow fund" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, VI. VII. "Stamping agent" means a person that is authorized to affix tax stamps to packages or other containers or cigarettes under RSA 78 or any person that is required to pay the tobacco tax imposed pursuant to RSA 78 on cigarettes. VIII. "Tobacco product manufacturer" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, IX. IX. "Units sold" has the same meaning as that term is defined in RSA 541-C:2, X.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 264:31 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 264 / Section 31
264:31 Report of Injury to Dog or Cat.
Status: in_force

The driver of any vehicle who knowingly strikes a dog or cat and fails to report the incident to the dog's owner or custodian or the cat's owner or custodian or to a police officer as soon as possible, shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:17 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 17
556:17 Real Actions Pending.
Status: in_force

The administrator, as such, may prosecute and defend all real actions pending at the decease of the testator or intestate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 667:13 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 667 / Section 13
667:13 Paper.
Status: in_force

The ballots shall be printed on plain paper in weight not less than that of ordinary printing paper. The secretary of state shall determine the color of the paper.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-A:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-A / Section 5
53-A:5 Approval by State Officers.
Status: in_force

In the event that an agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorney general pursuant to RSA 53-A:3, V. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-D:5 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-D / Section 5
99-D:5 Counsel.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to deprive any such person of his right to select and be represented by private counsel of his own choice at his own expense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:13 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 313-A / Section 13
313-A:13 Qualifications; Estheticians.
Status: in_force

To be issued an esthetics license by the office of professional licensure and certification, an applicant shall, in addition to satisfying the requirements of RSA 313-A:11, I(a), (b), and (e), have completed a course of at least 600 hours of training in a school approved by the office of professional licensure and certification in accordance with this chapter and criteria established by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A and have passed an examination. An apprenticeship approved by the board may be substituted for the required training. Estheticians who have practiced professionally in this state for a period of at least 3 years prior to July 1, 1989, and who have satisfied the requirements of RSA 313-A:11, I(a), (b), and (e) and the training requirements of this section shall not be required to take the examination provided for in this section to be eligible for licensure under this chapter. Credit towards the hours requirement for esthetician training may be given to a licensed cosmetologist or barber for equivalent training in the cosmetology or barber program in a school approved by the board upon certification of the training by the school. Credit towards the hours requirement for esthetician training may be given to a licensed massage therapist for massage therapy training deemed equivalent by the board. Cosmetologists licensed under this chapter may obtain the training hours in subjects required by the board in increments at separate schools, but must present certifications to the office for all required hours and curriculum subjects.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:5 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 539 / Section 5
539:5 State Lands.
Status: in_force

Whoever shall, without authority, wilfully enter into or upon, or take possession of, land belonging to the state, and continue in possession thereof without right for the space of three months, shall forfeit one hundred dollars, to the use of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-L:18 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-L / Section 18
227-L:18 Flammable Material; Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. No person, firm, or corporation shall place, drop, or throw any flammable waste material on, near, or adjacent to, a public highway or private way in any place where a fire starting or burning in such waste material is liable to be or may be communicated to woodlands. Whoever is found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation. II. The department, by notice in writing to both the operator and the owner, may require the removal or disposal of lumber, slash, or other flammable material wherever located when in the judgment of the department such lumber, slash, or flammable material constitutes an unusual hazard endangering other property through the setting or spreading of woodland fires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-N:5 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-N / Section 5
106-N:5 Powers.
Status: in_force

Any police officer appointed in accordance with this chapter shall have the authority in all cases in which the rights of the appointing railroad are involved to exercise within this state all the powers of a special police officer, including the powers of arrest and the carrying of firearms, for the reasonable purpose of his office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:21 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 21
365:21 Rehearings and Appeals.
Status: in_force

The procedure for rehearings and appeals shall be that prescribed by RSA 541, except as herein otherwise provided. Notwithstanding RSA 541:5, upon the filing of a motion for rehearing, the commission shall within 30 days either grant or deny the motion, or suspend the order or decision complained of pending further consideration, and any order of suspension may be upon such terms and conditions as the commission may prescribe.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:19 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 19
287-E:19 Application Fee; Application of Funds.
Status: in_force

I. The lucky 7 license fee shall be $10 per month or any part of a month for up to 12 consecutive months per application. II. Applications for renewal shall be received by the commission 15 days prior to expiration, unless such requirement is waived by the commission for good cause shown. At least 45 days prior to the expiration of an annual license issued in accordance with this chapter, the commission shall notify the licensee of the pending expiration. III. All fees collected by the commission under this section shall be deposited in the special fund established under RSA 284:21-j. IV. The license fee for a gaming consultant shall be $100 per year. Such fee shall be submitted to the commission at the time the application is made and shall be refunded if the application is denied.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-B:3 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-B / Section 3
79-B:3 Assessment of Open Space Land Subject to Conservation Restriction.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in this chapter, the selectmen or assessing officials shall assess restricted land for general property tax purposes at values based upon permanent restrictions, and in no case greater than those determined to be the fair market value for open space land determined by the board. Should RSA 79-A no longer be in effect, the basis for restricted land assessment shall be upon the permanent restrictions on the land. II. This section shall not apply to developed land.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:7 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 7
422:7 Investigations.
Status: in_force

I. The director shall have the power to hold investigations, inquiries and hearings concerning aircraft accidents, aircraft incidents and violations or in connection with any matter relating to aeronautics and is authorized to do so jointly with any agency of the United States. II. The director shall maintain all reports received of aircraft accidents, aircraft incidents and violations as non-public records, not subject to disclosure as a public record, and solely for use in evaluating requests for airport site approval, requests for airport registration, notices regarding hazards to air navigation, and any other purposes relating to aeronautics.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:35 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 35
204-C:35 Purchase of Obligations by Authority.
Status: in_force

The authority may, out of any funds available for bonds and notes, purchase its own bonds or notes. The authority may hold, pledge, cancel or resell such bonds or notes, subject to and in accordance with agreements with bondholders and noteholders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-G:24 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-G / Section 24
399-G:24 Refunds.
Status: in_force

I. This section shall not apply to: (a) Money received for transmission subject to the federal Remittance Rule, 12 C.F.R. part 1005, subpart B, as amended or recodified from time to time; or (b) Money received for transmission pursuant to a written agreement between the licensee and payee to process payments for goods or services provided by the payee. II. Every licensee shall refund to the sender within 10 days of receipt of the sender's written request for a refund of any and all money received for transmission unless any of the following occurs: (a) The money has been forwarded within 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission; (b) Instructions have been given committing an equivalent amount of money to the person designated by the sender within 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission; (c) The agreement between the licensee and the sender instructs the licensee to forward the money at a time that is beyond 10 days of the date on which the money was received for transmission. If funds have not yet been forwarded in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the licensee and the sender, the licensee shall issue a refund in accordance with the other provisions of this section; (d) The refund is requested for a transaction that the licensee has not completed based on a reasonable belief or a reasonable basis to believe that a crime or violation of law, rule, or regulation has occurred, is occurring, or may occur; or (e) The refund request does not enable the licensee to identify the sender's name and address or telephone number and does not enable the licensee to identify the particular transaction to be refunded in the event the sender has multiple transactions outstanding.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:120 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 120
31:120 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The declared purpose of this subdivision is to enable municipalities to establish central business service districts in high density areas of predominantly commercial uses to provide property services at a more intensive level than is provided in the balance of the municipality; to provide funds for capital expenditures of not more than $20,000 per project; and to authorize the establishment of charges to owners of property within such central business service districts in an amount not to exceed the costs to the municipality of providing such services at levels over and above those provided in the balance of the municipality.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-D:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-D / Section 5
420-D:5 Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Authority; Liens.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may revoke, deny, or suspend a certificate of authority upon notice and hearing, which hearing notice may be waived if there are exigent circumstances requiring the commissioner to act without a hearing such hearing to be held as soon as possible after action is taken by the commissioner, if the commissioner finds that any of the following conditions exist: (a) Violation by a provider of any provisions of this chapter or any rule of the department or the department of health and human services, and/or repeated failure to correct violations of this statute, rule or other applicable law. (b) Failure to continue to meet the requirements of the certificate of authority. (c) Lack of any qualifications necessary for approval of or to maintain the certificate of authority. (d) Failure to file a disclosure statement under RSA 420-D:4 or failure to provide an approved disclosure statement to a prospective resident before the transfer of funds, as provided by RSA 420-D:4. Failure to file and get approval for an amended disclosure statement as required by RSA 420-D:4. (e) Fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact in the disclosure statement or any application or amendment. (f) Failure to comply with a cease-and-desist order under RSA 420-D:21. (g) Misappropriation, conversion, or wrongful withholding of money from residents or anyone conducting business with the provider. (h) A demonstrated lack of fitness or trustworthiness including violations of state or federal laws. (i) Failure to make a new application for certificate of authority in accordance with RSA 420-D:13 when there is a sale, transfer of ownership, or transfer of control. (j) Such unsound financial condition or any other practice which may be hazardous or injurious to residents or to the general public including violation of the liquid reserve requirement of RSA 420-D:8. (k) Failure to maintain a complete written accounting of all entrance fees paid by each resident or prospective resident by the provider and to keep such funds in a separate bank account entitled "entrance fees", if required, until they may be released as provided in this statute. (l) Dissemination of false or misleading advertising material. (m) Failure to timely file quarterly or annual reports in accordance with RSA 420-D:7 and 420-D:7-a. (n) Failure to maintain sufficient funds in escrow accounts if required. (o) Failure to report any intended change in control or change or default in any blanket financing applicable to the facility. (p) Failure to provide notice of a change in the owner. II. In addition to other remedies, if necessary to protect the interests of the residents, the commissioner may record a lien in accordance with RSA 420-D:9 on the real and personal property of the provider and/or owner and shall take any other action necessary to protect the residents of the facility. Filing such lien shall not require prior court approval.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:19 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 19
654:19 Submission; Effect.
Status: in_force

The applicant shall forward the absentee registration affidavit with supporting documentation and the applicant's voter registration form to the clerk of the town or city named for submission to the supervisors of the checklist. If the supervisors find that the affidavit with supporting documentation and the voter registration form are properly executed, they shall follow the procedure for applications made in person as provided in RSA 654:11, 654:13, and 654:15, except that in the case of an absentee voter they shall accept an absentee registration affidavit with supporting documentation and a registration form.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:8 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 8
477:8 Additional Record.
Status: in_force

A person interested in a deed or lease recorded in one county may cause the same, with the certificate of record, to be recorded in the registry of any other county, and an attested copy of such record shall be of the same validity as a copy from the original registry.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:30-d — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 30-d
212:30-d Sale of Venison Imported from Outside the State.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 208:11, venison, including the species red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), but not including Virginia white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), imported from outside the state may be possessed, bought, and sold for use as food, provided that for each shipment there shall be a bill of sale bearing the date of purchase, the species of venison, the total weight of the shipment, and the place of origin. Said bill of sale shall remain with the shipment until the entire shipment has been sold. II. The packaging on all imported deer meat or venison which is offered for sale within this state shall be clearly labeled or marked with the country or state of origin. III. Resident and nonresident wholesalers who wish to sell imported venison in this state as permitted in paragraph I shall procure a wholesaler's license from the department of fish and game to do so, the fee for which shall be set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I. Said license shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. Wholesalers shall provide bills of sale in duplicate, one copy of which shall be given to the retail seller, and the other copy of which shall be retained as a file copy by the wholesaler and shall be available for inspection by any agent of the executive director. III-a. Resident wholesalers licensed pursuant to paragraph III may import venison, including the species red deer and elk (Cervus elaphus), but not including Virginia white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), into this state. IV. Retail outlets, including hotels and restaurants, shall only sell venison purchased from a licensed wholesale dealer as set forth in paragraph III or permitted propagator as set forth in RSA 212:30-e, I. V. Any person convicted under this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person and guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-B:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-B / Section 11
400-B:11 Confidential Materials.
Status: in_force

Original records required to be provided during a market conduct examination shall be returned to the insurer following the examination. If the records relate to an inquiry made by an examiner, copies of the records shall become a part of the work papers of the examination. Examination work papers obtained as part of a market conduct examination are privileged and confidential and not subject to the provisions of RSA 91-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 2
21:2 Common Usage.
Status: in_force

Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases, and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:16 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 556 / Section 16
556:16 Real Actions.
Status: in_force

The administrator, as such, may maintain any action necessary and proper to be brought in relation to real estate set off to him for debts due the estate, and to the real estate of the deceased in cases of insolvency, until the administration is closed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:47 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 47
232:47 Taxation by Owners.
Status: in_force

A meeting of the owners of the lands described in such notice may be called by a justice, upon petition of any person interested therein and the owners, at such meeting, may choose a moderator and clerk, assessors and a collector, and may raise by tax upon the owners the amount for which they are so liable, with incidental charges and any costs and interest which may have accrued thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 195-K:6 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 195-K / Section 6
195-K:6 ABLE Administrative Fund.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established the ABLE administrative fund which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. II. Administrative assessments received from the New Hampshire ABLE savings plan established under this chapter shall be credited to the ABLE administrative fund and shall be used to pay the costs of administering the savings plan. III. The state treasurer and the executive director may institute promotional programs and solicit and receive cash gifts or other donations for the purpose of supporting the savings plan. IV. All gifts, grants, and donations of any kind shall be credited to the ABLE administrative fund. V. All moneys in the ABLE administrative fund shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the treasurer for the purpose of supporting the savings plan.