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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-C:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-C / Section 4
420-C:4 Health Benefit Plans.
Status: in_force

Health benefit plans issued under RSA 420-C:3 may include, but shall not be limited to, the following components which are designed to control the cost and improve the quality of health care for covered persons: I. A per capita payment to preferred providers. II. Differences between the benefit levels for the health care services of preferred providers and the benefit levels for the services of other providers. III. Reasonable deductibles which may be different for preferred providers than for other providers. IV. The standards to be met by a provider in order to become a preferred provider. V. The preferred providers with whom the health insurer has contracted. VI. Any other incentives allowed to covered persons if a preferred provider's services are used. VI-a. A maternity benefits rider for covered persons who request it, if maternity benefits are not part of the health benefits plan. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to apply to supplemental health insurance and disability insurance policies. VII. No preferred provider shall, when issuing or renewing a policy or contract of insurance or any certificate under such policy or contract covered by this chapter, deny coverage or limit coverage to any resident of this state on the basis of health risk or condition except that a waiting period consistent with insurance department rules may be imposed for pre-existing medical conditions. If a preferred provider accepts an application for group coverage, such acceptance shall be subject to the following: (a) If the group has coverage in effect through another plan, the preferred provider shall accept all persons covered under the existing plan. If the group does not have coverage in effect through another plan, the preferred provider shall accept all persons for which the group seeks coverage. (b) Once a group policy has been issued, any person becoming eligible for coverage shall become covered by enrolling within 31 days after first becoming eligible. Any person so enrolling shall not be required to submit evidence of insurability based on medical conditions. If a person does not enroll at this time, he is a late enrollee. (c) Once a group policy has been issued, the preferred provider shall provide the group with an annual open enrollment period for late enrollees. During the open enrollment period, any late enrollee shall be permitted to enroll without submitting any evidence of insurability based on medical conditions. For late enrollees only, the pre-existing condition provisions shall apply for 18 months from the date of enrollment. VIII. An insurer issuing policies of group insurance shall allocate the costs associated with maternity and childbirth over both males and females covered by its entire block of business in this state. In cases in which, because of the amount written in the state, allocation to an entire block of business needs to occur, the carrier may apply for a waiver from the insurance commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 15-A:9 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 15-A / Section 9
15-A:9 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:7-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 7-a
21-I:7-a Operational Analysis.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established within the office of the commissioner of administrative services an operational analysis unit under the supervision of an unclassified senior operational analyst. II. The operational analysis unit shall monitor state agency activities and evaluate agency operations based on priorities established by budget program and statute in the following areas: revenues, expenses, staffing, space utilization, fleet operations, and such other public service needs as the commissioner of administrative services shall direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:104 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 104
564-E:104 Power of Attorney is Durable.
Status: in_force

A power of attorney created under this chapter is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:9 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 9
72:9 Where Taxable.
Status: in_force

If the property described in RSA 72:8 or 72:8-a shall be situated in or extend into more than one town, the property shall be taxed in each town according to the value of that part lying within its limits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 401-D:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 401-D / Section 7
401-D:7 NAIC and Third-Party Consultants.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may retain, at the insurer's expense, third-party consultants, including attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and other experts not otherwise a part of the commissioner's staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist the commissioner in reviewing the CGAD and related information or the insurer's compliance with this chapter. II. Any persons retained under paragraph I shall be under the direction and control of the commissioner and shall act in a purely advisory capacity. III. The NAIC and third-party consultants shall be subject to the same confidentiality standards and requirements as the commissioner. IV. As part of the retention process, a third-party consultant shall verify to the commissioner, with notice to the insurer, that it is free of a conflict of interest and that it has internal procedures in place to monitor compliance with a conflict and to comply with the confidentiality standards and requirements of this chapter. V. A written agreement with the NAIC and/or a third-party consultant governing sharing and use of information provided pursuant to this chapter shall contain the following provisions and expressly require the written consent of the insurer prior to making public information provided under this chapter: (a) Specific procedures and protocols for maintaining the confidentiality and security of CGAD-related information shared with the NAIC or a third-party consultant pursuant to this chapter. (b) Procedures and protocols for sharing by the NAIC only with other state regulators from states in which the insurance group has domiciled insurers. The agreement shall provide that the recipient agrees in writing to maintain the confidentiality and privileged status of the CGAD-related documents, materials, or other information and has verified in writing the legal authority to maintain confidentiality. (c) A provision specifying that ownership of the CGAD-related information shared with the NAIC or a third party consultant remains with the insurance department and the NAIC's or third party consultant's use of the information is subject to the direction of the commissioner. (d) A provision that prohibits the NAIC or a third party consultant from storing the information shared pursuant to this chapter in a permanent database after the underlying analysis is completed. (e) A provision requiring the NAIC or third party consultant to provide prompt notice to the commissioner and to the insurer or insurance group regarding any subpoena, request for disclosure, or request for production of the insurer's CGAD-related information. (f) A requirement that the NAIC or a third party consultant consent to intervention by an insurer in any judicial or administrative action in which the NAIC or a third party consultant may be required to disclose confidential information about the insurer shared with the NAIC or a third party consultant pursuant to this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:29 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 29
21-P:29 Educational and Training Requirements; Certification.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall be appointed as a full-time career firefighter, except on a temporary or probationary basis, unless such person has satisfactorily completed a preparatory program of fire training consisting of an accredited certification program meeting the objectives of a nationally accepted standard regarding firefighter professional qualifications. No person shall be excluded from such employment on the basis of any rule adopted under RSA 21-P:27, II, until such rule has been in effect for at least one year. II. The commission shall issue a certificate evidencing satisfaction of the educational and training requirements established under RSA 21-P:27, II, to any person presenting the commission with satisfactory evidence of the completion of such requirements, whether in this jurisdiction or any other. III. Prior to any final vote regarding minimum standards, selection procedures, or certification, the commission shall: (a) Provide notice of the proposed action to members of the fire service. (b) Allow a 60-day period for the receipt of written comments on the proposal. (c) Hold public hearings, one in the daytime hours and another during the evening hours, in such a way as to maximize input from members of the fire service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:31 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 31
158:31 Duties of Certain Officials.
Status: in_force

I. Heads of police and fire departments in cities and towns shall investigate the cause and circumstances of every explosion in their respective jurisdictions by which property has been destroyed or damaged, especially to ascertain whether it was caused by carelessness or design. They shall begin such investigation forthwith after such explosion, and if it appears to the official making such investigation that the explosion is of suspicious origin or is the result of a violation of law, or if the department head is unable to determine the cause, he or she shall immediately notify the director of the division of state police. II. For the purposes of statistical reporting and intelligence information gathering, criminal threats which are conveyed by any means of communication and which involve the potential use of any explosive device, radiological or nuclear material, or any chemical or biological agent, military or otherwise, or any combination of such agents or materials, shall be reported to the director of the division of state police.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 9-C:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 9-C / Section 8
9-C:8 Procurement.
Status: in_force

The division shall fulfill its responsibility as the state's procurement agency in a manner consistent with and in advancement of the policy principles of RSA 9-C:3. This shall be reflected, in part, in the division's procurement specifications and the information required from vendors and bidders. The division shall keep all state agencies that make purchases through it informed of the requirements of this chapter and shall work with such agencies in furtherance of such requirements. The division shall put in place the necessary contracts to facilitate the purchase of those materials, supplies, and products identified by the division when they are of a type normally procured through the division, as well as other materials, supplies, and products containing recycled materials for which there is a demand. The division shall also arrange for the pickup of recycled materials, where feasible, at those state agencies that purchase through the division.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:20 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 20
4:20 Borrowing for.
Status: in_force

In case there shall not be sufficient funds in the treasury available for the payment of warrants so drawn the treasurer, under the direction of the governor and council, is authorized to borrow on the state's credit for a period of not more than 5 years, at the lowest rate of interest obtainable, such sums as may be necessary for the purposes aforesaid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:11 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 11
541-B:11 Procedure.
Status: in_force

The procedure for the filing and adjudication of claims is as follows: I. The claimant shall first file the claim in writing with the agency involved. II. When a claim has been filed with any agency, the head of the agency shall make or cause to be made a preliminary investigation and provide the attorney general with the results of such investigation. III. Any person initiating a claim with the board under the provisions of RSA 541-B:9, II or III shall file the claim with the secretary of state, who shall forward the claim to the board. IV. The secretary of state shall notify the agency, the attorney general, and the claimant of the next scheduled quarterly meeting of the board and of the pertinent information as to when the claim has been scheduled for a hearing. The claimant, attorney general, and agency shall have at least 10 days' written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. V. When a claim is forwarded to the board by the secretary of state, the board shall schedule such claim for a hearing no later than the next succeeding quarterly meeting of the board, if the board has met in the current quarter or not enough time is left within said quarter to comply with the notice required pursuant to paragraph IV. Upon the request of any party, the board may continue any claim until a succeeding quarterly meeting in order that the party may perform necessary and adequate discovery. VI. The claimant may represent himself or he may be represented by an attorney. The claimant may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, and also may require the production of books, papers and documents. The attorney general shall represent the agency. VII. All hearings before the board shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 91-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-S:7 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-S / Section 7
358-S:7 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The information required on the registration statement required under RSA 358-S:2, I. II. The financial documentation necessary to assure financial responsibility to make refunds under RSA 358-S:2. III. Documentation evidencing qualification for exemption under RSA 358-S:2. IV. Procedures for the escrow of deposits as required by RSA 358-S:2. V. Procedures for providing course information under RSA 358-S:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:40 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 40
170-E:40 Investigation.
Status: in_force

I. If the department has reason to believe that state or federal funds solicited and received by a corporation for conduct of a child care facility or child-placing agency are not being used for the purpose for which the funds were awarded, or are being fraudulently used by the corporation or its members, or purportedly are being used for a facility or child-placing agency which is actually defunct, or are being used for a facility or child-placing agency which no longer carries a valid license or permit, the department shall report these facts to the attorney general and request an investigation of the corporation to determine if the corporation should be dissolved or whether other action should be taken against the corporation or its members. II. The department shall conduct an investigation of any complaint of violations of any licensing or operating standards against permitted or licensed child care or child-placing agencies. All investigations shall be conducted at reasonable times, with the cooperation of other state or municipal authorities, if required, and may include unannounced visits. The commissioner shall request an annual narrative summary of complaints received by the department. III. Records compiled during an investigation shall be confidential and shall not be made public by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:15-r — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 15-r
198:15-r Kindergarten Construction Program Established.
Status: repealed

I. There is established in the department of education a kindergarten construction program to provide certain construction grants which shall be available to eligible school districts that currently do not operate a public kindergarten program. These grants shall be available until all school districts in the state operate a kindergarten program within an approved public school. Such eligible districts shall receive, at their election, either: (a) A construction grant to cover 75 percent of the actual cost of construction of kindergarten facilities, exclusive of site acquisition and core facilities; or (b) A construction grant to cover 100 percent of the actual cost of the design and construction of a basic code compliant kindergarten facility, but shall not include site acquisition and core facilities. In this subparagraph, "basic code compliant kindergarten facility" means a new building or an addition to an existing building that the commissioner of the department of education determines satisfies the minimum standards for school approval for a kindergarten program and all applicable building code standards. The commissioner shall establish specifications pursuant RSA 198:15-s, IV for such a basic code compliant facility. II. A school district that displaces pupils from an existing classroom space in order to use such space to provide a kindergarten program shall be eligible for a construction grant under subparagraphs I(a) or (b) to cover the costs incurred in constructing or renovating new classroom space for the displaced pupils. III. Grants under subparagraphs I(a) or (b) shall also cover the cost of initial furniture, fixtures, and equipment needed to operate a kindergarten program. IV. [Repealed.] V. A school district may contract with another school district to provide a public kindergarten program that meets or exceeds the minimum standards for school approval as adopted by the department of education. VI. The provisions of RSA 32:8 and RSA 32:11 shall not apply to costs incurred by a school district under this section. VII. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit the inclusion of the site and related facilities that are not eligible for funding by the state under this subdivision as part of kindergarten construction costs from being included in a regular building aid funding request as provided in RSA 198:15-b. However, no school district which receives any funding under this subdivision shall be eligible to receive school building aid under RSA 198:15-b for the same project. VIII. Kindergarten facilities constructed under this subdivision shall be the property of the school district or the city maintaining a school department. IX. A district shall not be deemed ineligible from receiving the full amount of a construction or transition grant for which it is otherwise eligible as a result of the district already expending funds for construction or transition costs related to providing a kindergarten program beginning in the 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 school years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:5 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 5
281-A:5 Securing Payment of Compensation.
Status: in_force

An employer, or group or association of homogeneous employers, subject to this chapter shall secure compensation to employees in one of the following ways: I. By insuring and keeping insured the payment of such compensation with a company licensed to write workers' compensation insurance in this state and filing with the commissioner, in a form prescribed by the commissioner, evidence of such coverage as the commissioner deems appropriate. II. By insuring and keeping insured the payment of compensation to domestic employees with a company providing workers' compensation insurance in accordance with RSA 281-A:6. III. By furnishing to the commissioner satisfactory proof of financial ability to pay compensation directly to an employee when due in the amounts and manner as provided in this chapter. IV. In the case of employees of the state, compensation shall be made as provided in RSA 21-I:24 and RSA 21-I:25-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:48 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 48
339:48 Warning Label; Color to be Added.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer for sale, have in possession with intent to sell, deal in, supply or give away any wood alcohol or methyl alcohol, either crude or refined, under or by whatever name the same may be called or known, or however manufactured, and whether in concentrated or dilute form, unless the container in which the same is sold, delivered, offered for sale, possessed for sale, dealt in, supplied, or given away shall bear a label or tag with the following conspicuously printed in red thereon, viz.: (Skull and crossbones symbol) "WARNING-Methanol is a violent poison. It cannot be taken internally without inducing blindness and general physical decay, with death resulting either soon or ultimately. Inhalation of its vapors or prolonged contact with the skin are to be avoided. Its use in any article of food, beverage or medicinal or toilet preparation for human use internally or externally is unlawful." Provided, however, that where wood alcohol or methyl alcohol is added by the vendor direct to the radiator of an automobile, the labeling here stipulated shall not be required. But no person shall sell, offer for sale, have in possession with intent to sell, deal in, or supply any wood alcohol or methyl alcohol, offered or intended for other than industrial use, unless the said alcohol has added to it a dye, such as to impart a conspicuous color.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-E:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-E / Section 11
155-E:11 Regulations.
Status: in_force

I. The regulator may adopt such regulations as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including adopting a permit fee schedule. Whenever such local regulations differ from the provisions of this chapter, the provision which imposes the greater restriction or higher standard shall be controlling, except that no local regulation shall supersede the sole applicability of express standards under RSA 155-E:2, I, III, and IV. II. Such regulations may include reasonable provisions for the protection of water resources, consistent with the municipality's local water resources management and protection plan developed under RSA 674:2, III(d). If such regulations prohibit excavations below a stated height above the water table, the regulations shall also contain a procedure whereby an exception to such prohibition shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates that such excavation will not adversely affect water quality, provided, however, that written notice of such exception shall be recorded in the registry of deeds, and one copy filed with the department of environmental services. III. The regulator may impose reasonable fees to cover the costs of notice under RSA 155-E:7, and to cover its administrative expenses, review of documents, and other matters which may be required by particular applications or proceedings before the regulator under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155:74 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155 / Section 74
155:74 Complaints; Investigations; Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner or his or her designee shall investigate any complaint regarding noncompliance with the provisions of this subdivision or rules adopted under it. The investigation shall include a full opportunity for the person in charge to be informed of and to address the complaint. II. The name of any person registering a complaint regarding noncompliance shall not be divulged by the department of health and human services in any correspondence or meetings, nor shall it be made available over the telephone, unless specific written approval has been given to do so by the complainant. All complaints, except names, shall be a public record for purposes of RSA 91-A. The name of any complainant who requests anonymity, however, shall not be revealed under RSA 91-A.