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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:7-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 7-b
167:7-b Prohibited Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards.
Status: in_force

I. Any person receiving public assistance is prohibited from using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards or cash obtained with EBT cards for the purpose of purchasing or participating in any activities in any location listed in paragraph II. Any person receiving public assistance who uses an EBT card in violation of paragraph II shall be subject to the following penalties: (a) Suspension of cash assistance benefits for that person for 2 pay periods for the first offense. (b) Suspension of cash assistance benefits for that person for 4 pay periods for the second offense. (c) Suspension of cash assistance benefits for that person for 6 pay periods for the third and subsequent offense. II. After January 1, 2014, the businesses listed in this paragraph shall not knowingly accept direct cash assistance funds held on electronic benefit transfer cards or cash obtained with electronic benefit transfer cards through any electronic fund transaction using an automated teller machine or point-of-sale device on the business premises. The following businesses are required to comply with this paragraph: (a) State liquor stores and agency liquor stores established by or under the authority of the New Hampshire liquor commission. (b) Off-premises retail licensees that exclusively or primarily sell beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages. (c) Gaming establishments licensed under the authority of New Hampshire racing and charitable gaming commission that also meet the definition of casino, gambling casino, or gaming establishment under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. section 608(a)(12). (d) Retail establishments which provide adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment. (e) Business establishments primarily engaged in the practice of body piercing, branding, or tattooing. (f) Cigar stores and stands, pipe stores, smoke shops, and tobacco shops using merchant category code 5993 identified in the Internal Revenue Bulletin 2004-31 Revenue Procedure 2004-43 and any subsequent Internal Revenue Service publication thereto. (g) Marijuana dispensaries, excluding an alternative treatment center as defined in RSA 126-X:1, I. III. The department may notify the licensing authority of any business listed in paragraph II in the event that such business has continued to allow the use of the EBT card in violation of this section. The licensing authority may take reasonable action as deemed appropriate under existing licensing provisions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department is authorized to provide information and cooperate with the licensing authority regarding any investigation commenced under this section. IV. Any business listed in paragraph II that knowingly accepts direct cash assistance funds held on electronic benefit transfer cards or cash obtained with electronic benefit transfer cards in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-C:22 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-C / Section 22
329-C:22 Dissolution.
Status: in_force

I. The compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state. II. Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 516:21 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 516 / Section 21
516:21 Religious Opinions.
Status: in_force

No person who believes in the existence of a supreme being shall be excluded from testifying on account of his opinions on matters of religion.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212:30-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212 / Section 30-a
212:30-a Sale of Fresh Water Fish Raised Outside of State.
Status: in_force

I. Fresh water fish raised outside the state may be possessed, bought and sold for use as food, provided that for each package there shall be a bill of sale bearing the species of fish, the weight of the package, and the place of origin. Said bill of sale shall remain with the package until sold. II. Any hotel, restaurant or retail store wishing to sell fresh water fish raised outside the state shall be required to have a bill of sale accompanying said fresh water fish until sold or eaten. Said bill of sale shall bear the species of fish, the number of pounds and the name of the wholesale dealer from whom the fish was purchased.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:35 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 35
5:35 Local Records.
Status: in_force

The director shall accept for storage in the state archives such local records as the municipal records board established under RSA 33-A:4-a may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:32-a — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 32-a
674:32-a Presumption.
Status: in_force

In accordance with RSA 672:1, III-d, whenever agricultural operations or activities as defined in RSA 21:34-a are not explicitly addressed with respect to any zoning district or location, such operations or activities shall be deemed to be permitted there, as either a primary or accessory use, so long as conducted in accordance with best management practices guidelines adopted by the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food and with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-B:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-B / Section 13
160-B:13 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner pursuant to this chapter may appeal pursuant to RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:77-f — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 77-f
167:77-f Career Ladder Initiatives.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall work cooperatively with the Career One Stop Centers and the Workforce Investment Boards to develop career ladder initiatives for employment program clients and former employment program clients. I. Career ladder initiatives shall: (a) Promote both increased pay and increased benefits. (b) Match the needs of the local economy. (c) Focus on current in-demand occupations with the state. (d) Explore self employment opportunities. (e) Share TANF and WIA funding to the extent possible. II. The department shall report its progress to the oversight committee on health and human services no later than January 1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:15-c — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 15-c
318:15-c Licensed Advanced Pharmacy Technician.
Status: in_force

I. No person employed as a licensed advanced pharmacy technician shall perform the functions or duties of a licensed advanced pharmacy technician as defined in RSA 318:1, XXXIII unless such person is issued a license by the office of professional licensure and certification and does so under standards of supervision established by rules of the board adopted pursuant to RSA 318:5-a, XI-c. II. When a pharmacy employs a licensed advanced pharmacy technician, in addition to dispensing prescriptions the pharmacist shall provide clinical services and the pharmacy owner shall provide the resources necessary for the pharmacist to safely provide the clinical services as determined in rules adopted by the board. III. Nothing in this section shall require a pharmacy to employ a licensed advanced pharmacy technician.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-E:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-E / Section 6
408-E:6 Allocation to Separate Accounts.
Status: in_force

Amounts paid to the insurer, and proceeds applied under optional modes of settlement under the funding agreement may be allocated by the insurer to one or more separate accounts pursuant to the provisions in RSA 408 addressing separate accounts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:33-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 33-a
263:33-a Moped License; Driving Mopeds.
Status: in_force

The department shall cause to be issued a restricted license for persons without a driver's license or motorcycle license for all applicants who successfully complete the requirements for a restricted license. Applicants for such license shall be required to pass a written examination prepared by the director. No person shall drive a moped on a way of this state unless such person possesses a driver's license or restricted motorcycle license or is duly licensed to drive a moped by a license issued under this section. No person shall knowingly authorize or allow the driving of a moped owned by the person or in his or her charge on a way of this state by any person who does not hold a driver's license, a motorcycle license, or a moped restricted motorcycle license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:12 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 12
259:12 Commercial Driver.
Status: in_force

"Commercial driver" shall mean a person who drives a commercial motor vehicle as defined in RSA 259:12-e.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:19-c — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 19-c
655:19-c Administrative Assessment; Primary Petitions; Nomination Papers.
Status: in_force

I. Candidates for governor, United States senator, representative to Congress, executive councilor, state senator, county officer, and state representative who file declarations of candidacy shall pay the administrative assessment in paragraph I or file primary petitions as provided in paragraph III. Candidates for governor, United States senator, representative to Congress, executive councilor, state senator, county officer, and state representative who file declarations of intent shall pay the administrative assessment in paragraph I and shall meet the requirements of RSA 655:40 through 655:45 for nomination by nomination papers. At the time of filing declarations of candidacy or declarations of intent, the administrative assessment shall be as follows: (a) For governor and United States senator, $100. (b) For representative to Congress, $50. (c) For executive councilor, $25. (d) For state senator, $10. (e) For county officer, $10. (f) For state representative, $2. II. The administrative assessment paid to a town or city clerk by candidates for state representative shall be forwarded to the treasurer of the town or city and shall be for the use of the town or city. The administrative assessment paid to the secretary of state shall be deposited by the secretary of state into the general fund. III. Any person otherwise qualified to run for office who chooses not to pay the administrative assessment as prescribed in paragraph I may have his name printed on the primary ballot of any party by filing with the appropriate official the requisite number of primary petitions made by members of the party, together with one written assent to candidacy. The number of primary petitions to be filed for each office shall be as follows: for governor and United States senator, 200; for representative in Congress, 100; for executive councilor and county officer, 50; for state senator, 20; for state representative, 5. Candidates for delegate to the state convention shall not be required to submit any primary petitions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-D:5 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-D / Section 5
110-D:5 Educational Records and Enrollment.
Status: in_force

I. Unofficial or "hand-carried" education records. In the event that official education records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the Interstate Commission. Upon receipt of the unofficial education records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible. II. Official education records/transcripts. Simultaneous with the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student's official education record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state within 10 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission. III. Immunizations. The state of New Hampshire may give 30 days from the date of enrollment, or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission, for students to obtain any required immunization or immunizations in accordance with RSA 141-C:20-a. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations shall be obtained within 30 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission. IV. Kindergarten and first grade entrance age. Students shall be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level, including kindergarten, from a local education agency in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. A student that has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student transferring after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 45:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 45 / Section 2
45:2 Canvass; Notice.
Status: in_force

The city councils shall meet in convention on the day appointed by law or ordinance for that purpose, and the city clerk, having entered upon the record the number of votes given in each ward for every person voted for as mayor, shall lay before the convention the returns of such votes, and the convention shall examine the same and declare the person who has the largest number of votes to be elected mayor, and cause him to be notified of his election.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 3
171-A:3 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to implement this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-B:2 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-B / Section 2
205-B:2 Manufacturer's Warranty.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell at retail a new prefabricated or presite built home in this state without a written manufacturer's warranty to the buyer which shall include the following terms: I. That such home is free from any substantial defects in materials or workmanship in the structure, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and in all appliances and other equipment installed or included in such home by the manufacturer. II. That the seller or manufacturer shall take appropriate corrective action at the site of such home in instances of substantial defects in materials or workmanship which become evident within one year from the date of delivery of such home to the buyer, provided the buyer gives written notice of the defects to the seller, manufacturer, or dealer at his business address as soon as such defects become evident.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:8-a — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 8-a
178:8-a Tenant Wine Manufacturer License; Tenant Option.
Status: in_force

I. A holder of a tenant wine manufacturer license may manufacture and/or package wine on the premises of a host manufacturer, and shall be consistent with all terms and conditions contained in Title XIII for their license type. II. A holder of a tenant manufacturer license may transport in bulk wine produced on the tenant's premises to a host manufacturer for the purpose of packaging wine on the host manufacturer's premises. III. To be eligible for a tenant wine manufacturer license, the applicant shall have all applicable permits or notices required by the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau allowing the person to use the facilities, equipment, and employees of a host manufacturer. IV. A tenant wine manufacturer is subject to the same requirements regarding production of wine as if the manufacturer conducted its manufacturing on its own premises independently. V. Each tenant wine manufacturer shall maintain records and prepare reports for the commission which shall indicate the sales made under this section and shall pay to the commission monthly a fee equal to 5 percent of such sales on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the sale. VI. The annual fee for each license issued under this section shall be $240. VII. The commission may require a tenant wine manufacturer to maintain a record or log indicating which equipment is being used at any time by the tenant wine manufacturer in the production of alcoholic beverages and which employees are working on production of the tenant wine manufacturer's product.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 225-A:16 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 225-A / Section 16
225-A:16 Fees.
Status: in_force

The application for registration shall be accompanied by the applicable annual fees to cover the costs of administering this chapter. The fees for registration shall be set by the board by rule adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 455:3 — NH Code / Title XLII / Chapter 455 / Section 3
455:3 Powers.
Status: in_force

I. Every notary public, in addition to the usual powers of the office, shall have the same powers as a justice of the peace in relation to depositions and the acknowledgment of deeds and other instruments and the administering of oaths. II. All notarial acts performed by a notary public with respect to a record shall be either under an embossed official seal or shall carry the legible imprint of an electronic or rubber official stamp stating the name of the notary, the words "notary public, New Hampshire" and the expiration date of the notary public's commission. III. As used in this section: (a) "Electronic" has the same meaning given in RSA 456-B:1, VI; (b) "Notarial act" has the same meaning given in RSA 456-B:1, I; (c) "Official stamp" has the same meaning given in RSA 456-B:1, IX; and (d) "Record" has the same meaning given in RSA 456-B:1, XI.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:130 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 130
261:130 Retention of Vehicles or Parts.
Status: in_force

All secondhand motor vehicles or parts thereof purchased or taken in exchange by any automotive recycling dealer, or left on the premises of any such dealer for the purpose of sale, exchange, or assembly shall be retained by the dealer 4 days unless he shall receive from the director or any highway enforcement officer written notice permitting the sale, exchange, or assembly of such secondhand motor vehicle or parts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-B:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-B / Section 3
171-B:3 Petition of Responsible Person.
Status: in_force

Only the attorney general, or designee, or the commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee, may bring a petition for a hearing under RSA 171-B:4.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 460:7 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 460 / Section 7
460:7 Procedure, etc.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of the petition, a citation to the friends of the insane wife or husband and to all interested shall issue and be published. A guardian shall be appointed to represent the insane wife or husband. If, after hearing, the judge is satisfied that the interests of all concerned would be promoted by the conveyance of the whole or any part of the petitioner's real estate, he may grant the license. A conveyance made under the license shall be a complete bar to all rights of the insane wife or husband in the premises so conveyed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 411-A:21 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 411-A / Section 21
411-A:21 Real Estate Mortgages.
Status: reserved

I. An insurer may invest in bonds or notes secured by mortgages or deeds of trust representing first liens upon unencumbered improved real property located in the United States or Canada, including leasehold estates having an unexpired term of not less than 21 years, inclusive of the term or terms which may be provided by enforceable options of renewal, subject to the following conditions: (a) The amount loaned or the aggregate amount of bonds issued upon the security of a mortgage or deed of trust shall not at the time of the investment exceed 75 percent of the fair market value of the real estate, as such value has been determined by a qualified appraiser. An appraiser shall be presumed to be qualified if he or she is a member in good standing of the American Institute of Appraisers or any other similar professional organization. (b) In applying the limitation under subparagraph (a), there may be excluded from the amount invested that portion of the investment which is guaranteed by the secretary of veterans' affairs pursuant to the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (38 U.S.C. section 1801 et seq.), as amended, or insured by the United States secretary of housing and urban development or other United States or Canadian government agency. (c) Insurance not less comprehensive than fire and extended coverage must be carried on the improvements on the real estate, in an amount not less than 75 percent of the insurable value of the improvements or the unpaid balance of the investment, whichever is the lesser amount, and the policy or policies evidencing such insurance shall be endorsed to show the interest of the lender. (d) No mortgage loan upon a leasehold made or acquired by an insurer pursuant to this section shall permit amortization over a period exceeding 4/5 of the lease term remaining at the time of the loan. II. For the purpose of this section real estate shall not be deemed to be encumbered by reason of the existence of taxes or assessments which are not delinquent, instruments creating or reserving mineral, oil or timber rights, rights-of-way, joint driveways, sewer rights, rights in walls, or by reason of building restrictions or other restrictive covenants, or when such real estate is subject to lease in whole or in part whereby rents or profits are reserved to the owner. III. In addition to the foregoing and supplemental to RSA 411-A:30 an insurer may, to an aggregate amount not in excess of 5 percent of the assets of such insurer, make and hold loans upon real property, including leasehold estates therein, in any state of the United States, or in the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, or in any province of the Dominion of Canada, notwithstanding the fact that such loans and the mortgages securing the same do not comply with the provisions of this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 617:3 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 617 / Section 3
617:3 Warrant.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing, before or after seizure, of a libel for a forfeiture, a warrant shall be issued to the proper officer, requiring him to take such property into his custody and to detain it until it is legally disposed of.