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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 606:5 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 606 / Section 5
606:5 Custody of Jury.
Status: in_force

The jury impanelled to try any criminal case may be kept separate from all other persons during the trial, if, upon cause shown, the court shall so order, and not otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215:10 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215 / Section 10
215:10 Apprentice Guide License.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who wishes to become a hunting or fishing guide but who has not completed the written and oral board requirements to become a licensed guide as required in RSA 215:2, may purchase an apprentice guide license. Additional requirements for an individual to qualify for the apprentice guide license shall include passing a criminal background check and certification in first-aid and CPR before an application may be submitted. A person holding a valid apprentice guide license, along with the proper license for the activity they will be assisting with, may guide in activities, including hunting or fishing, only when accompanied by a properly licensed guide who is 18 years of age or older. The fees for a resident or non-resident apprentice guide license shall be set in rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, as provided in RSA 215:4. II. The properly licensed hunting or fishing guide, who is 18 years of age or older, accompanying the apprentice shall be fully accountable for any and all damage incurred or for any violations which may be committed by the apprentice while guiding. The apprentice guide license shall not be used as proof of a previous license under RSA 214:23-a, I or II. An apprentice guide license may be purchased only once in the lifetime of the applicant wishing to guide.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-A:13 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-A / Section 13
79-A:13 Procedure for Complying With Orders of Board of Tax and Land Appeals.
Status: in_force

When ordered to make a classification, reclassification or denial of classification pursuant to action of the board of tax and land appeals under RSA 79-A:9, the assessing officials shall make it within such time as the board of tax and land appeals orders. If the classification, reclassification or denial of classification is not made in conformity with the order, is not made to the satisfaction of the board of tax and land appeals, or is not made within such time as the board of tax and land appeals has directed, then any order the board of tax and land appeals makes shall, at the expiration of such time, have full force and effect as if it were made by the assessing officials.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 521-A:2 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 521-A / Section 2
521-A:2 Interpreter Required.
Status: in_force

At all stages of any proceeding before any court, department, board, commission, agency or licensing authority of the state; any political subdivision of the state; or any department, board, commission, agency or licensing authority of a political subdivision in which a deaf person is a principal party in interest the appointing authority shall appoint, upon request of the deaf principal, a qualified interpreter to interpret or to translate the proceedings to the deaf person and to interpret or translate his testimony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 44:16 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 44 / Section 16
44:16 Public Water Supplies.
Status: in_force

Upon the written application of 10 percent of the registered voters in any city, presented to the city clerk prior to the municipal election, the city clerk shall insert on the ballot to be used at said election the following question: "Shall fluoride be used in the public water system?" Beside this question shall be printed the word "yes" and the word "no" with the proper boxes for the voter to indicate his or her choice. If a majority of those voting in a water system that serves one municipality at said election does not approve the use of fluoride in the public water system for said city, no fluoride shall be introduced into the public water system. If fluoride has, prior to said vote, been so introduced, such use shall be discontinued until such time as the majority of those voting in the town approve the use of such fluoride. After such popular referendum, the city clerk shall not insert the aforementioned question relative to the use of fluoride in the public water system on the ballot to be used at the municipal election for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of the last popular referendum, and only upon written application at that time of not less than 10 percent of the registered voters of said city. The procedure for a referendum on the use of fluoride in a city that is part of a water system serving more than one municipality shall be the procedure in RSA 485:14-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:13 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 13
541-B:13 Payment of Claims.
Status: in_force

Whenever the board by majority vote finds that payment to a claimant is justified, or a judgment by the superior court becomes final, the governor shall draw his warrant for said payment out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and said sums are hereby appropriated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-A:2-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-A / Section 2-b
415-A:2-b Use of Term Physician in Provider Contracts.
Status: in_force

No contract shall use the term physician for the purpose of allowing a health care insurer to avoid contracting with other health care professionals for health care services. A physician shall mean a person licensed to practice medicine under RSA 329. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a health care insurer to contract with a health care provider.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186:7-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186 / Section 7-a
186:7-a Special Teacher Competence Fund.
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall invest as a permanent fund the proceeds of the sale of the state lands affected under the authority of a joint resolution approved June 28, 1867 and the annual income thereof may be used by the state board of education for any activity calculated to increase the professional competence of the teachers of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-M:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-M / Section 4
125-M:4 Rulemaking Authority.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A relative to: I. Procedures and frequency for stack testing, testing protocols, measurement methods, and other such actions as may be necessary to verify compliance with this chapter. II. Fees for implementing and enforcing the terms and conditions relating to reduction of mercury emissions of a permit issued in accordance with RSA 125-C.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301:60 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301 / Section 60
301:60 Consent to Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any rural electric cooperative, without regard to whether a certificate of regulation or deregulation is on file with the public utilities commission, may voluntarily consent to jurisdiction by the commission for the purpose of participating in or initiating proceedings before the commission. The cooperative's voluntary consent shall be nonrevocable and shall be in writing, signed by a duly authorized representative of the cooperative. The consent may be limited to specific issues or requests for relief. Any voluntary consent under this section shall be strictly limited in scope to the issues or proceedings identified in the written consent, and shall not be construed as a more general consent to jurisdiction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405-A / Section 2
405-A:2 Risk Retention Groups Chartered in This State.
Status: in_force

I. A risk retention group shall, pursuant to the provisions of title XXXVII, be chartered and licensed to write only liability insurance pursuant to this chapter, and, except as provided elsewhere in this chapter, shall comply with all of the laws, rules, regulations and requirements applicable to such insurers chartered and licensed in this state and with RSA 405-A:3 to the extent such requirements are not a limitation on laws, rules, regulations or requirements of this state. II. Before it may offer insurance in any state, each risk retention group shall submit for approval to the insurance commissioner of this state a plan of operation or a feasibility study. The risk retention group shall submit an appropriate revision in the event of any subsequent material change in any item of the plan of operation or feasibility study within 10 days of any such change. The group shall not offer any additional kinds of liability insurance in this state or in any other state until a revision of such plan or study is approved by the commissioner. III. At the time of filing its application for charter, the risk retention group shall provide to the commissioner in summary form the following information: the identity of the initial members of the group; the identity of those individuals who organized the group or who will provide administrative services or otherwise influence or control the activities of the group; the amount and nature of initial capitalization; the coverages to be afforded; and the states in which the group intends to operate. Upon receipt of the information, the commissioner shall forward such information to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Providing notification to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is in addition to and shall not be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of RSA 405-A:3 or any other section of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:64-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 64-b
263:64-b Transferring a Revoked or Suspended License to Inactive Status.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director is authorized to transfer temporarily a suspended or revoked license to inactive status, provided that the suspension or revocation was based on the person's failure to pass a license reexamination or a physical, medical, or psychological condition. II. Inactive status shall allow the person to participate in a training or rehabilitation program approved by the director and to be screened on the road when accompanied by a certified driver training or rehabilitation instructor or a division of motor vehicles license examiner. III. Unless accompanied by a certified driver training or rehabilitation instructor or a division of motor vehicles license examiner, inactive status licensees shall be subject to the penalties provided in RSA 263:64 and RSA 263:64-a. IV. The director shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: (a) Procedures and forms for inactive status applications. (b) Approval process for training or rehabilitation programs. (c) Certification of program instructors. (d) Training or rehabilitation program content and standards of instruction. (e) Expiration and renewal of inactive status transfers. (f) Communication between approved programs and the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:11 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 11
169-C:11 Subpoena.
Status: in_force

A subpoena may be issued pursuant to RSA 516, or upon application of a party to the proceedings, or upon the motion of the court. The court may issue subpoenas requiring the production of papers and the attendance of any person whose presence is required by the child, his parents or guardian or any other person whose presence, in the opinion of the court, is necessary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:29-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 29-a
263:29-a School Bus Driver Qualification Files.
Status: in_force

I. The employer of a school bus driver or provider of school transportation vehicle services shall maintain, and the department shall have access to, a file on each person qualified to operate a school bus or school transportation vehicle as provided in RSA 263:29. Except in the case of contents not applicable to or required of providers of school transportation vehicle services under rules adopted by the director, the file shall include the following: (a) The driver's application for employment. (b) The medical examiner's certificate. (c) The results of the driver road test, if such test is otherwise required by law. (d) Certifications of road test, if otherwise required by law. (e) Annual driver certification of violations. (f) Inquiry to previous employers, covering the 3 years prior to the driver's application for employment. (g) Inquiry to state agencies. (h) Annual review of driving record. (i) Controlled substances test results, if otherwise required by law. (j) Driver training documentation. (k) Copy of driver license and school bus certificate. II. In addition to other rulemaking authority provided by law, the commissioner shall have authority to adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the operation of school buses and school transportation vehicles as well as the requirements for and filing of accident reports.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 132:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 132 / Section 4
132:4 Effect of Aid.
Status: in_force

No person receiving aid under this chapter shall be affected thereby in any civil or political rights, nor shall their identity be disclosed except upon written order of the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-L:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-L / Section 9
402-L:9 Scope and Purposes.
Status: in_force

I. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare by creating a comprehensive legal framework within which travel insurance may be sold in this state. II. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to travel insurance that covers any resident of this state, and is sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in this state, and policies and certificates are delivered or issued for delivery in this state. It shall not apply to cancellation fee waivers or travel assistance services, except as expressly provided in this chapter. III. All other applicable provisions of this state's insurance laws shall continue to apply to travel insurance except that the specific provisions of this chapter shall supersede any general provisions of law that would otherwise be applicable to travel insurance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 212-A:14 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 212-A / Section 14
212-A:14 Adequate Advance Notice.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall publish or disseminate any scientific data to organizations representing farmers and other landowners whose land includes habitat used by any endangered or threatened species, indicating that action is contemplated to preserve said species. This information shall be made available as soon as possible and well in advance of any action taken under this chapter to preserve the endangered or threatened species.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-R:9-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-R / Section 9-a
21-R:9-a Statewide Telecommunications Fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a statewide telecommunications fund. Moneys received by the department from state agencies for telecommunications services shall be deposited in the fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the department of information technology for the purpose of providing telecommunications services to state agencies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:20 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 20
622:20 Failure of Commissioner of Corrections to Pay Judgment.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall immediately notify the commissioner of corrections thereof, in writing, with the day on which the copy was filed. If the execution shall remain unsatisfied for the space of 90 days after such notification, the commissioner of corrections shall be removed from his office, and execution may then issue against him in common form.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:4-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 4-a
198:4-a Report of Appropriations Voted.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of revenue administration shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to blanks for certifying appropriations by the school board and the information which they must contain. II. The school board shall, annually within 20 days of the close of the meeting as required in RSA 21-J:34, II, certify to the commissioner of revenue administration, the state department of education and the board of selectmen upon said blanks provided by the commissioner, a certificate of the several appropriations voted by the district and estimated revenues, so far as known. III. The commissioner of revenue administration shall examine such certificates and delete any appropriation which is not made in accordance with the law, and adjust any sum which may be used as a setoff against the amount appropriated when it appears to the commissioner of revenue administration such adjustment is in the best public interest. IV. The commissioner of revenue administration shall compute the rate percent of taxation for school district purposes from such certificate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 24:16 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 24 / Section 16
24:16 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any violation of the provisions of RSA 24:15 or of provisions of RSA 29:8 shall subject the person or persons so violating to the provisions of RSA 661:9, providing for removal from office. A petition of 5 resident taxpayers of the county may be made to the the county commissioners, the county attorney, or a superior court judge for such removal or for removal for official misconduct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 40:14-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 40 / Section 14-a
40:14-a Coordinating Certain Town and School District Elections.
Status: in_force

To facilitate voting for future annual meetings, to reduce costs, and to best accommodate the voters of the town, the legislative body of a town, which has not adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, although the school district has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting, may authorize coordination of future town elections with the school district elections. The joint elections shall be held at a time and place determined by, and shall be supervised by, the election officials of the town, as provided in RSA 671:26. The town and the school board shall allocate the costs of the joint elections in the same manner as in previous years, or as mutually agreed upon by the governing body of the town and the school board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:26 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 26
143:26 Regulations.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services and the commissioner of the department of environmental services are empowered to make all necessary regulations for the proper enforcement of the respective duties of each agency under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 612:19 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 612 / Section 19
612:19 Persons Under Criminal Prosecution in This State at Time of Requisition.
Status: in_force

If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against such person under the laws of this state and is still pending, when a demand for extradition is received, the governor, in his discretion, may surrender the person on demand of the executive authority of another state or hold him until he has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153:10 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153 / Section 10
153:10 Facilities.
Status: in_force

In order to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the state fire marshal he may use such personnel and equipment of the department of transportation and divisions of motor vehicles and state police of the department of safety as may be by mutual agreement provided by the heads of said agencies, including, without limiting the generalities of the foregoing, the use of radio and other communication facilities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:23-b — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 23-b
194:23-b Approval of High Schools.
Status: in_force

I. In order to satisfy compulsory school attendance laws, a high school student less than 16 years old must attend a high school which has been approved by the state board of education as complying with the provisions of RSA 194:23, or its equivalent; and the state board of education shall annually publish a list of all high schools which it has approved as meeting the requirements of RSA 194:23. II. The commissioner of the department of education may, through an agreement with another state when such state and New Hampshire are parties to an interstate agreement, allow New Hampshire pupils to attend schools that meet the standards established by one of the 2 states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:106 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 106
310-A:106 Examination; Re-Examination; Fee.
Status: in_force

The requirements for examination, if any, shall be prescribed by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 273:26 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 273 / Section 26
273:26 Strikes; Lockouts.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the commissioner, either by notice from the mayor of a city, a county commissioner, the president of a board of trade or other representative body, the president of a central labor council or assembly, or of any 5 reputable citizens or otherwise, that a strike or lockout is seriously threatened or has actually occurred in the state, involving an employer and his or its present or past employees, if at the time such employer is employing, or, up to the occurrence of the strike or lockout was employing, not less than 10 persons in the same general line of business in any city or town in this state, and the commissioner shall be satisfied that such information is correct, it shall be his duty, within 3 days thereafter, to put himself in communication with such employer and employees, and endeavor by mediation to effect an amicable settlement between them, or to persuade them to submit the matter to said board of arbitration, and to act as hereinbefore provided in case of disputes and controversies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:36 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 36
80:36 Record to be Kept by Register.
Status: in_force

The register shall record all the facts reported to him under RSA 80:22, RSA 80:27 and RSA 80:33 and any other facts required to be reported by the tax collectors of his county in a book or books to be kept for that purpose. He shall keep an index thereof showing the location of the property and the names of the owners to whom taxed, the names of delinquents, the purchasers at tax sales, and of those who pay delinquent taxes or redeem from sales. The index may be the same as that for other records in his office or a separate one, as each register shall determine. All documents received by the register from the tax collector shall be returned to the tax collector within 30 days.