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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-A:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-A / Section 12
421-A:12 Appeal to Superior Court.
Status: in_force

I. Any party aggrieved by a decision or final order of the secretary of state under RSA 421-A:6 or RSA 421-A:11 may appeal to the superior court by filing a petition within 20 days of the date of said decision or order, setting forth that such decision is illegal, unjust or unreasonable, in whole or in part, and specifying the grounds upon which the same is claimed to be illegal, unjust or unreasonable. A copy of such petition shall be served on the secretary of state. II. Upon the filing of an appeal, the secretary of state shall transfer to the court the record of the proceeding before him and all papers on file in his department relating to or affecting such decision or order, or a certified copy thereof. The appeal shall be given precedence over other matters then pending in the court. The scope of review by the superior court shall be limited to questions of law. After hearing and upon consideration of the record, the court may affirm, vacate or modify, in whole or in part, the decision of the secretary of state, or may remand the same to the secretary of state for further findings. In the absence of a seasonable appeal, said decision and order shall be final. III. An appeal does not suspend the operation of the order or decision from which the appeal is taken during the pendency of the appeal unless so ordered by the court. An appeal may be taken from the judgment of the court on any appeal as an appeal is otherwise taken in civil actions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 10
407:10 Agent's Knowledge.
Status: in_force

If a company shall issue a policy upon an application prepared by a third person assuming to act as its agent or otherwise, it shall be charged with his knowledge of facts relating to the property insured as if they were stated in the application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 12
412:12 Physical Examinations.
Status: in_force

When an insurer requires any person to submit to a physical examination as a prerequisite to issuance or delivery of any motor vehicle liability policy, the insurer shall assume and pay the cost of the physical examination.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:17 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 17
104:17 Accountability to County.
Status: in_force

The sheriff is accountable to the county commissioners for money in his hands belonging to or for the use of the county, and for fines, forfeitures and costs, for which warrants or other process are issued to him by the clerk, unless he satisfies the commissioners that the same have not been and cannot be collected.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:45 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 45
232:45 Levy.
Status: in_force

The officer shall levy such extent, advertise the sale by publication and sell so much of the land by auction as may be necessary, in the manner lands are required to be sold for nonresident taxes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 2
243:2 Articles of Agreement.
Status: in_force

The articles of agreement shall set forth the name of the corporation; the termini of the proposed railroad; its length, as nearly as may be; the name of each city, town and county through or into which its route will extend; its gauge; the amount of the capital stock of the corporation; the appointment of at least 7 of the subscribers to act as directors of the corporation until others are chosen, a majority of whom shall be residents of the state; and a provision that each subscriber will take the number of shares of the capital stock set opposite to his name and will pay the par value thereof, subject to the condition that he shall not be bound to pay more than 10 percent of the amount of his subscription unless the corporation is established. The articles shall be signed by the associates, and each shall affix to his signature his residence, post office address and the number of shares of the capital stock which he agrees to take.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-D:13 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-D / Section 13
404-D:13 Appointment of Association Nominee.
Status: in_force

The association may recommend a natural person to serve as a special deputy to act for the commissioner and under his supervision in the liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation, of any member insurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:54 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 54
266:54 Muffler, Horn and Lamps.
Status: in_force

Every motor vehicle driven on the ways of this state shall be provided with a muffler, a suitable and adequate horn or other device for signaling, and suitable lamps.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 22:9 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 22 / Section 9
22:9 Sullivan.
Status: in_force

The county of Sullivan is bounded thus: Beginning at the northwest corner of Plainfield on the west bank of Connecticut river; thence easterly by the northerly lines of Plainfield, Grantham and Springfield to the westerly line of the county of Merrimack at the northeast corner of Springfield; thence southerly by the westerly line of the county of Merrimack to the northerly line of the county of Cheshire; thence westerly by the northerly line of the county of Cheshire to the northwest corner of Walpole on the west bank of Connecticut river; thence northerly up the west bank of said river to the bound first mentioned.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:81-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 81-a
231:81-a Repair of Roads Not Maintained by a Municipality.
Status: in_force

I. In the absence of an express agreement or requirement governing maintenance of a private road, when more than one residential owner enjoys a common benefit from a private road, each residential owner shall contribute equitably to the reasonable cost of maintaining the private road, and shall have the right to bring a civil action to enforce the requirement of this paragraph. This paragraph shall not apply to any highway defined in RSA 229:5. II. Any owner of a residential property abutting a private road who directly or indirectly damages any portion of such road shall be solely responsible for repairing or restoring the portion damaged by such owner. III. Nothing in this section is intended to extend or restrict the common law as applied to residences on private roads, nor to affect the rights and obligations of non-residential property owners on private roads as they exist under the New Hampshire common law on easements.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-C:3 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-C / Section 3
490-C:3 Terms of Appointment; Organization; Meetings.
Status: in_force

I. (a) The terms of the member representing the New Hampshire supreme court, the member representing CASA, and the member representing the child protection agency shall be for 5 years and until a successor is appointed; provided, however, that the term of the member representing CASA shall expire if he or she ceases to be a member of CASA. The terms of the members representing the senate and house and the term of the executive director of the judicial council shall be concurrent with their terms of office. The terms of the members appointed under RSA 490-C:2, I(g) and (h) shall be for 3 years and until a successor is appointed. Vacancies in board membership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (b) All initial appointments to the board shall be made within 60 days of the effective date of this section. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a), any member who is absent from at least 3 consecutive meetings of the board may be replaced by such member's appointing authority. II. The board shall elect a chairperson and a secretary from among its members. III. The board shall conduct regular meetings on a monthly basis or at such other times as may be determined by the board or its chairperson. IV. A simple majority of the board members currently serving shall constitute a quorum. Whenever a quorum of the board is unable to address a particular matter or hear a particular case requiring action by the board, the members of the board who are able to act may appoint one or more former members as alternates to address the matter or hear the case, starting with the most recent members to leave the board and proceeding in reverse chronological order of former members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:30 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 30
655:30 Withdrawal.
Status: in_force

When a party candidate has duly filed according to law for nomination at a primary election, or other candidate has submitted nomination papers, no withdrawal or declination of the candidate shall be accepted by the secretary of state subsequent to the last dates for filing a declaration of candidacy or the filing of nomination papers except as provided in RSA 655:31 and 655:34.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:4-c — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 4-c
259:4-c Automobile Transporter Stinger-Steered.
Status: in_force

"Automobile transporter stinger-steered" means an automobile transporter configured as a semi-trailer combination in which the fifth wheel is located on a drop frame located behind and below the rear-most axle of the power unit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:8 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 8
654:8 Application to Town or City Clerk.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section shall apply in all cities and in all towns. Any person who has his domicile in any town or city in this state and whose name does not appear on the checklist of said town or city may apply to the town or city clerk, or to the supervisors of the checklist as provided in RSA 654:11, for the purpose of having his name added thereto by filling out the form provided for in RSA 654:7. The office of the town or city clerk shall be required to accept applications from such persons under the following conditions: I. The supervisors of the checklist may issue guidelines to the town clerk for the taking of evidence of qualifications presented by applicants. II. No application hereunder shall be accepted after the last meeting of the supervisors of the checklist before an election. III. Such application shall be made during the regular office hours of the town or city clerk.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5-b — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 5-b
420-B:5-b New License Required for Changed Conditions.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall require a health maintenance organization to apply for a new certificate in accordance with this chapter, if, after notice and hearing, the commissioner finds that the organization has undergone a substantial change in finances or managerial control since its last application for a certificate. The current certificate shall expire upon approval of the new application or 30 days after the decision of the commissioner that a substantial change has occurred, whichever is sooner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:13.21 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 13.21
293-A:13.21 Notice of Intent to Demand Payment and Consequences of Voting or Consenting.
Status: in_force

(a) If a corporate action specified in RSA 293-A:13.02(a) is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares: (1) must deliver to the corporation, before the vote is taken, written notice of the shareholder's intent to demand payment if the proposed action is effectuated; and (2) must not vote, or cause or permit to be voted, any shares of such class or series in favor of the proposed action. (b) If a corporate action specified in RSA 293-A:13.02(a) is to be approved by less than unanimous written consent, a shareholder who wishes to assert appraisal rights with respect to any class or series of shares must not sign a consent in favor of the proposed action with respect to that class or series of shares. (c) A shareholder who fails to satisfy the requirements of RSA 293-A:13.21(a) or (b) is not entitled to payment under this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:42 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 42
211:42 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subdivision relative to taking marine species shall not apply to transportation of marine species in interstate commerce where shipment originated outside the state and is consigned outside the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:17.04 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 17.04
293-A:17.04 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 317-A:32 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 317-A / Section 32
317-A:32 False Papers.
Status: in_force

Any person filing or attempting to file as his or her own the diploma or license of another, or a forged affidavit of identification or qualification, shall be deemed guilty of forgery.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-A:4 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-A / Section 4
287-A:4 Distribution of Tickets.
Status: in_force

Raffle tickets shall be sold only to persons 16 years of age or over and no raffle tickets shall be sold by persons other than the members of the charitable organization or such person or persons, as may be designated by the organization, and who shall receive no financial remuneration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:22 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 22
511:22 Toll Franchise.
Status: in_force

The franchise of a corporation authorized to receive tolls, so far as relates to the right to receive tolls, with all the privileges and immunities belonging thereto, may be attached by leaving an attested copy of the writ and of the officer's return thereon with the clerk, treasurer or a director of the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 502-A:26 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 502-A / Section 26
502-A:26 Return Day.
Status: in_force

In civil causes to recover damages, the first Tuesday of every month shall be return day, except as otherwise provided, and writs may be made returnable at the election of the party who takes out the same, subject to the requirements for service, at any return day within 2 months from the date thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270:12 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270 / Section 12
270:12 Operating Restrictions.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of safety shall, after receiving a petition signed by 25 or more residents or property owners of each affected town or towns in which a lake, pond or river is located and after notice and hearing, at which it appears that the public interest requires, adopt rules governing the maximum horsepower of boat engines and outboard motors or prescribe maximum speed limits for the operation of such boats or outboard motors applicable to or upon all or any portion of the public waters of this state. The commissioner of safety shall, in like manner and after notice and hearing, prohibit the use of motorboats and outboard motors on bodies of public water having an area of 35 acres or less; provided, that said prohibition shall not be construed as affecting the bodies of water covered by RSA 270:75 through 270:132. Hearings under this section shall be held in the vicinity of the body of water under consideration during the months of June, July, August, and September following the date of the petition. II. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 270:12, I, any hearings regarding the closing or restricting of any body of water to seaplanes shall be addressed to and heard by the commissioner of safety or his designee. Prior to issuing a decision, the commissioner shall consult with the director of aeronautics, rail, and transit, department of transportation. III. Persons petitioning the commissioner requesting a change of use or restriction of the use of any public waters shall notify, by certified mail, all abutters with deeded waterfront property or deeded water access rights of the proposed change or restriction and the department shall post the petition on its official website at least 2 weeks prior to a public hearing scheduled by the department. IV. In this section, "abutter" means any person who owns property immediately adjacent and contiguous to the area on which the change of use or restriction of use will take place. If the change of use or restriction of use is located in an area which by its configuration would cause the change or restriction to affect noncontiguous properties, owners of those properties are considered as abutters. The term does not include the owner of a parcel of land located more than 1/4 mile from the limits of the proposed change or restriction.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-F:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-F / Section 11
404-F:11 Immunity.
Status: in_force

There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action shall arise against, the commissioner or the insurance department or its employees or agents for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:3-303 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 3-303
383-E:3-303 Limitation on Use of Words "Credit Union."
Status: in_force

Except associations heretofore incorporated, no person shall use a name or title containing the words "credit union" or any derivation thereof or be represented in the person's advertising or otherwise, as conducting business as a credit union, except a credit union organized under the provisions of this chapter, or under the Federal Credit Union Act, or except organizations whose membership is composed exclusively of credit unions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-F:18 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-F / Section 18
420-F:18 Prohibited Practices.
Status: in_force

RSA 417 shall be construed to apply to Delta and the contracts which Delta issues, except to the extent that the commissioner determines that the nature of Delta, and the contracts which Delta issues, renders such provisions inappropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-F:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-F / Section 7
415-F:7 Filing Requirements for Advertising.
Status: in_force

Every issuer of Medicare supplement insurance policies or certificates in this state shall provide a copy of any Medicare supplement advertisement intended for use in this state whether through written, radio or television medium to the commissioner of this state for review or approval by the commissioner to the extent it may be required under state law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 238-A:5 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 238-A / Section 5
238-A:5 Meetings.
Status: in_force

I. The first meeting of the council shall be called by the commissioner of the department of transportation. The members of the council shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary from among its members at the initial council meeting. II. The council shall conduct at least one meeting during the year and designate one meeting as an annual meeting where all officers shall be elected for one-year terms. III. A majority of council members then appointed, participating in-person or remotely, shall constitute a quorum. Regular meetings of the council may be established in bylaws. IV. All meetings of the council and of any committee established by the council shall comply with all provisions the right-to-know law under RSA 91-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:3-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 3-a
33:3-a Use of Bond Proceeds.
Status: in_force

I. The proceeds of any sale of bonds or notes shall be used only for the purposes for which the loan was incurred except as otherwise authorized by this section; provided, however, that any premium received shall not be used to increase the amount to be spent for the purpose for which the loan was originally incurred. The purposes for which the loan was incurred may include the payment of principal of and interest on any temporary indebtedness incurred under RSA 33:7-a and interest on any temporary indebtedness incurred under RSA 33:7-b. II. If after notes or bonds have been issued and no expenditure of the proceeds has been made for the purpose or purposes for which the debt was incurred, or if a balance remains after the completion of the project or projects for which the debt was authorized, a city by a vote of 2/3 of the city council or a town, school district, or village district by a vote of 2/3 of the voters present and voting at an annual meeting, a county by a 2/3 vote of all the members of the county convention, a political subdivision which has adopted official ballot voting procedures pursuant to RSA 40:13 by a vote of 3/5 of those voting, and a municipality that has adopted an official ballot town council under RSA 49-D:3, I-a by a vote of 2/3 unless the municipal charter provides for a vote of 3/5, may authorize the expenditure of the sum or sums on hand, including any premiums received, for any purpose or purposes for which bonds or serial notes may be issued for an equal or longer period of time at any time which said sum or any portion thereof remains available; provided, however, that if the sum obtained by issuance of bonds or notes, as aforesaid, or any balance thereof, including any premium, is not appropriated as aforesaid, then the same shall be used to pay the principal of the loan as it matures. Only "yes" or "no" votes shall be included in the calculation of any majority. III. Notwithstanding the provisions hereof, no appropriation for a loan or balance thereof shall be made which will increase the amount available from borrowed money for any purpose to an amount in excess of any limit imposed by general law or special act for such purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 570-A:6 — NH Code / Title LVIII / Chapter 570-A / Section 6
570-A:6 Prohibition of Use as Evidence of Intercepted Telecommunications or Oral Communications.
Status: in_force

Whenever any telecommunication or oral communication has been intercepted, no part of the contents of such communication and no evidence derived therefrom may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the state, or a political subdivision thereof, if the disclosure of that information would be in violation of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 115-A:18 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 115-A / Section 18
115-A:18 Bonus Payment.
Status: in_force

In recognition of the services performed by the persons designated as eligible under RSA 115-A:16, the state treasurer, when such names are certified to the state treasurer as provided in RSA 115-A:17, and when application is made therefor, shall pay to each such qualified person the sum of $100; and shall take such formal receipt as the state treasurer shall prescribe.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 3
149-I:3 Water Pollution.
Status: in_force

Any city which shall have received an order by the department of environmental services under the provisions of RSA 147, 485, or 485-A shall proceed forthwith to acquire whatever easements and lands as are necessary to comply with said order and may enter upon, for the purpose of survey leading to land description, any land of any person. In so proceeding the mayor and aldermen shall institute any necessary land taking in accordance with the provisions of RSA 149-I:2 and, anything contained in RSA 231 or in the statutes generally notwithstanding, the decision of the mayor and aldermen shall not be vacated and any subsequent appeal or other action by the owner or owners shall be based solely on the amount of damages assessed, and the mayor and aldermen or their duly appointed agents shall have full right of immediate entry for the purpose of detailed surveys, borings, or the conduct of any and all other actions necessary or desirable to aid the city in the implementation of the order by the department of environmental services.