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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-B:9 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-B / Section 9
541-B:9 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

I. Claims under this chapter shall be brought solely in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. II. The board shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards on all claims under this chapter not exceeding $5,000 against any agency, except those claims arising under workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, eminent domain proceedings, RSA 110-B:73, RSA 207:23-a, RSA 228:29, and RSA 491:8. III. The board shall have concurrent jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards, except those claims arising under workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, eminent domain proceedings, RSA 110-B:73, RSA 207:22-25, RSA 228:29 and RSA 491:8, with the superior court on all claims in excess of $5,000, but not exceeding $50,000, against any agency. IV. Except as otherwise provided, the superior court shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction of all claims in excess of $50,000 against any agency. V. Notwithstanding paragraph II, the department of corrections shall have exclusive jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards on claims against the department of corrections when the amount involved is less than $500. V-a. Notwithstanding paragraph II, the department of health and human services shall have exclusive jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards on claims against New Hampshire hospital when the amount involved is less than $500. VI. The board of claims may authorize payment of uncontested claims based upon a review of the record, without holding a hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:16 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 16
4:16 Incidental Expenses.
Status: in_force

The governor and council are authorized to audit and allow, as incidental expenses of the state, all bills for postage, stationery, necessary department supplies, and other necessary incidental expenses of the state, and the governor is authorized to draw his warrant for the payment of the same out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-B:7 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-B / Section 7
540-B:7 Remedies.
Status: in_force

I. Violations of this chapter shall be subject to the remedies set forth in RSA 540-A:4, however, a tenant of a shared facility must identify in the petition, which may be by a checkbox on the circuit court's form petition, that their rental is governed by RSA 540-B. II. A tenant shall not enjoy the remedies set forth in RSA 540-A:4 in regard to tenant lockout if the owner or agent of the owner of the shared facility has complied with the requirements of RSA 540-B:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-D:8 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-D / Section 8
106-D:8 Repeal of Compact.
Status: in_force

Renunciation, within the meaning of Article II of the compact shall be accomplished by act of the legislature repealing the compact and by notice in accordance with said article. In the event of such an act of repeal, the governor shall send the necessary notice to the other party states.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:12 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 12
287-E:12 Bingo for Private Campgrounds and Hotels.
Status: in_force

Any private campground or hotel may conduct bingo games provided: I. The price to be paid for a single card or play under this section shall not exceed $0.50. II. The campground or hotel shall conduct no more than 2 game dates of bingo in any one calendar week. III. All revenues received from the sale of bingo cards in any game or series of games on any one calendar day shall be paid out to the players. The total value of all prizes, tokens, or awards used, given, offered, or awarded in connection with any one game on any calendar day shall not exceed a payout value of $500, or series of games on that same day shall not exceed a payout value of $2,000. IV. Games shall be operated only by persons on the staff of the campground or hotel. Such staff shall operate the games without compensation from the bingo revenues. V. The games of bingo shall be open only to persons 18 years of age or older who are bona fide guests at the campground or hotel. VI. No campground or hotel shall act as an agent for operating games of bingo when it is unlawful for such campground's or hotel's principal to operate bingo games. VII. The campground or hotel shall have been in existence for at least 2 years in the city or town in which the bingo games are to be conducted. VIII. The campground or hotel shall maintain a current list of bona fide guests. IX. The campground or hotel shall not have been established solely for the purpose of operating bingo games.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:13.30 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 13.30
293-A:13.30 Court Action.
Status: in_force

(a) If a shareholder makes demand for payment under RSA 293-A:13.26 which remains unsettled, the corporation shall commence a proceeding within 60 days after receiving the payment demand and petition the court to determine the fair value of the shares and accrued interest. If the corporation does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day period, it shall pay in cash to each shareholder the amount the shareholder demanded pursuant to RSA 293-A:13.26 plus interest. (b) The corporation shall commence the proceeding in the appropriate court of the county where the corporation's principal office (or, if none, its registered office) in this state is located. If the corporation is a foreign corporation without a registered office in this state, it shall commence the proceeding in the county in this state where the principal office or registered office of the domestic corporation merged with the foreign corporation was located at the time of the transaction. (c) The corporation shall make all shareholders (whether or not residents of this state) whose demands remain unsettled parties to the proceeding as in an action against their shares, and all parties must be served with a copy of the petition. Nonresidents may be served by registered or certified mail or by publication as provided by law. (d) The jurisdiction of the court in which the proceeding is commenced under RSA 293-A:13.30(b) is plenary and exclusive. The court may appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a decision on the question of fair value. The appraisers shall have the powers described in the order appointing them, or in any amendment to it. The shareholders demanding appraisal rights are entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other civil proceedings. There shall be no right to a jury trial. (e) Each shareholder made a party to the proceeding is entitled to judgment (i) for the amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair value of the shareholder's shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by the corporation to the shareholder for such shares or (ii) for the fair value, plus interest, of the shareholder's shares for which the corporation elected to withhold payment under RSA 293-A:13.25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 395:4 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 395 / Section 4
395:4 Insolvency.
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any institution to which this chapter applies reflects negative equity capital, as determined by the most recent report of examination conducted by the banking department or a federal deposit insuring agency, the commissioner may represent the facts by ex parte petition to some justice of the superior court, or, at such time as the commissioner receives notice from a federal deposit insuring agency that such agency has commenced any proceeding to terminate the subject institution's deposit insurance, the commissioner shall represent the facts by ex parte petition to a justice of the superior court. In either such circumstance, said justice shall direct the commissioner to take possession of the property and business of such institution and retain possession thereof until it shall resume business, or until its affairs shall finally be liquidated as herein provided; and upon completion of such liquidation the charter of such institution shall be vacated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:29-c — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 29-c
402:29-c Purchasing Its Own Stock.
Status: in_force

No company shall invest its funds in, or loan them on its own stock without the prior approval of the insurance commissioner. This section shall not prohibit a company from investing its funds in the stock or obligations of its parent company provided that: I. Such stock shall be valued according to the Securities Valuation Manual of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. II. No company shall hold, at any one time, more than 10 percent of its policyholder surplus, in such stock or obligations. III. Such stock, in order to qualify under this section, shall be traded on a nationally recognized stock exchange or on the NASDAQ system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:133 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 133
261:133 Revocation of Automotive Recycling Dealer.
Status: in_force

The director may, in his discretion, revoke such automotive recycling registration for violation of any of the provisions of this subdivision or of any rule relating to such registration.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:25-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 25-a
31:25-a Retention of Nonlegal Securities.
Status: in_force

Any security which at the time of its purchase under RSA 31:25 constituted a legal investment for any bank chartered by this state to engage in a banking business or for trustees of trust funds under the laws and conditions then existing may be retained notwithstanding the fact that, because of changes in the law relating to legal investments or because of conditions arising subsequent to the purchase of such security, its purchase might not then be legal; provided, however, that no such security that is not a prudent investment under the circumstances existing at the time of its retention and thereafter may be retained by the trustees; and provided further, that the aggregate total of the market value of all securities retained under this section shall not exceed 20 percent of the total market value of all the investments held by the trustees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-A:11 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-A / Section 11
146-A:11 Personnel.
Status: in_force

The department of environmental services shall establish and maintain at ports within the state, and other places as it shall determine, such employees and equipment as in its judgment may be necessary to carry out RSA 146-A. Inspection and enforcement employees of the department of environmental services in their line of duty pursuant to RSA 146-A shall have the powers of a constable under RSA 104:9.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:10-1005 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 10-1005
564-B:10-1005 Limitation of Action Against a Trustee by a Beneficiary.
Status: repealed

(a) A beneficiary may not commence a proceeding against a trustee for breach of trust more than one year after the date the beneficiary or a representative of the beneficiary was sent a report that adequately disclosed the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust and informed the beneficiary of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. (b) A report adequately discloses the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust if it provides sufficient information so that the beneficiary or representative knows of the potential claim or should have inquired into its existence. (c) If subsection (a) does not apply, a judicial proceeding by a beneficiary against a trustee for breach of trust must be commenced within 3 years after the first to occur of: (1) The removal, resignation, or death of the trustee; (2) The termination of the beneficiary's interest in the trust; (3) The termination of the trust; or (4) The date on which the beneficiary or a representative of the beneficiary was sent a report that adequately disclosed the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust. (d) The periods of limitation under this section shall not be tolled for any reason, except by a written agreement of the trustees and qualified beneficiaries or a court order. Without limiting the circumstances under which a court may issue an order tolling the period of limitations, a court may issue an order tolling the period of limitations under this section during the pendency of any action described in RSA 564-B:10-1014(c)(3). (e) [Repealed.] (f) In the case of a claim against a deceased trustee for breach of trust, this section shall apply to the extent that the claim is not barred by a limitation period under RSA 556, RSA 564-B:5-508, or other applicable law. (g) For purposes of determining whether, for purposes of this section, a trust has terminated or a beneficiary's interest in a trust has terminated, trust property excludes any claim against a trustee, trust advisor, or trust protector.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-A:8 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-A / Section 8
546-A:8 Appeals.
Status: in_force

Appeals may be taken from orders under this chapter as in other civil actions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 309-B:9 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 309-B / Section 9
309-B:9 Public Accountants and Firms of Public Accountants.
Status: in_force

I. Persons who on January 1, 2000 hold registrations as public accountants issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their registrations renewed upon fulfillment of the continuing professional education requirements for renewal of certificates set out in RSA 309-B:7, and on the renewal cycle and payment of fees there prescribed for renewal of certificates. Any registration not so renewed shall expire January 1, 2003. II. Firms of public accountants holding permits to practice as such issued under prior law of this state shall be entitled to have their permits to practice renewed pursuant to the procedures set out in RSA 309-B:8, subject to the requirements for renewal of permits to practice for firms of certified public accountants. III. So long as such public accountants hold valid registrations and permits to practice, they shall be entitled to perform attest services to the same extent as holders of certificates and holders of permits. In addition, they shall be entitled to use the title "public accountant" and "PA," but no other title under this chapter. The holder of a registration issued under this section may perform attest services only in a firm that holds a permit under RSA 309-B:8.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:7-701 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 7-701
383-E:7-701 Annual Meeting.
Status: in_force

The annual meetings of the corporation shall be held at such time and place as the bylaws prescribe, but must be held within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:52-d — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 52-d
261:52-d Indication of Contact Address.
Status: in_force

A re-registration application completed under RSA 261:52-b or RSA 261:52-c shall contain an indication that the address provided is not the physical residence of the registrant but a mailing address for purposes of contact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:32 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 32
431:32 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A necessary to the proper enforcement and administration of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:8 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 8
259:8 Business District.
Status: in_force

"Business district" shall mean the territory contiguous to a highway when 50 percent or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 300 feet or more is mainly occupied by dwellings or by dwellings and buildings in use for business.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-B:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-B / Section 8
146-B:8 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:2 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 2
461-A:2 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. Because children do best when both parents have a stable and meaningful involvement in their lives, it is the policy of this state, unless it is shown that in a particular case it is not in the best interest of a child, to: (a) Encourage approximately equal parenting time between each child and both parents if it is in the best interest of the child. (b) Encourage parents to share in the rights and responsibilities of raising their children after the parents have separated or divorced. (c) Encourage parents to develop their own parenting plan with the assistance of legal and mediation professionals, unless there is evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect. (d) Grant parents and courts the widest discretion in developing a parenting plan. (e) Consider both the best interests of the child in light of the factors listed in RSA 461-A:6 and the safety of the parties in developing a parenting plan. II. This chapter shall be construed so as to promote the policy stated in this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:32 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 32
436:32 Aid.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may call to his aid, if necessary, the police officer or constable of the city or town, or the sheriff of the county, in which such animals may be located and all such officers when so called upon by said commissioner or his duly authorized agent, shall assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230-A:19 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230-A / Section 19
230-A:19 Other Laws.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the necessity to comply with the provisions of any other applicable federal, state or local law regulation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:12-1201 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 12-1201
383-C:12-1201 Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Limited-scope discretionary power" means discretionary power with respect to a trust if: (i) the terms of the trust confer simultaneous, discretionary authority on two or more persons; (ii) the power represents only a portion of the full range of discretionary powers conferred by the terms of the trust instrument on all persons that can exercise discretionary powers under the terms of the trust; and (iii) the power generally is directed toward a singular area of discretion. Limited-scope discretionary power may be any one of the following powers, but generally would not include more than one of the following: the power to make or direct discretionary distributions, the power to decant, the power to add or remove beneficiaries, the power to veto decisions by another fiduciary. (b) "Qualified trust advisor" means (i) any person that serves as a trust advisor or as a trust protector and, in that capacity, exercises only limited-scope discretionary power as to a trust, and (ii) any other person designated as a qualified trust advisor pursuant to rules adopted by the commissioner under this article. (c) "Registered advisor" means an entity that is (i) an investment advisor or broker-dealer that maintains a valid registration under state or federal law or (ii) a commodity trading advisor registered under federal law. (d) "Trust advisor" means a trust advisor as defined in RSA 564-B:1-103(27). (e) "Trust protector" means a trust protector as defined in RSA 564-B:1-103(28).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:41 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 41
511:41 Beneficiaries.
Status: in_force

Every bond given by a debtor on the restoration of property, and every replevin bond given in case of property attached, shall be deemed to be given for the benefit of all persons who have attached or may attach the same to the full value of the property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 473:21 — NH Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 473 / Section 21
473:21 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any fence-viewer neglecting without sufficient cause to attend and perform any official duty shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-C:25 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-C / Section 25
200-C:25 Services.
Status: in_force

Services provided by the independent living program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: I. Providing vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the bureau of vocational rehabilitation. II. Establishing, improving, or maintaining independent living centers. III. Providing services to the elderly blind for the purpose of increasing independence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-D:5 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-D / Section 5
507-D:5 Applicability.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to all product liability actions accruing after August 22, 1978, and, as to such actions, shall supersede any inconsistent provision of law. In addition, this chapter applies to causes of action accruing prior to August 22, 1978, upon which no action has been instituted as of August 22, 1978, except that the time for bringing such actions as specified in RSA 507-D:2 shall be computed from August 22, 1978.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-B:1-103 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-B / Section 1-103
383-B:1-103 Reservation of Power to Amend or Repeal.
Status: in_force

The general court has power to amend or repeal all or part of this chapter at any time and all persons subject to this chapter are governed by the amendment or repeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:9 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48-A / Section 9
48-A:9 No Abrogation of Other Powers of Municipalities.
Status: in_force

Nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any governing body, city council, or department of any municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations nor to prevent or punish violations thereof; and the powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:12 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 12
660:12 County Referendum.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall recount the ballots cast on any question which may be submitted to the voters of a county at a state general election under the provisions hereinafter set forth. Application for such recount shall be by written petition signed by at least 50 legal voters of said county presented to the secretary of state no later than the second Friday following the state general election. The recount shall take place at any suitable state facility in the city of Concord as may be designated by the secretary of state at such time as the secretary of state may appoint and under such rules of procedure as he or she shall determine. When counting the ballots, the secretary of state or his or her assistants shall visually inspect each ballot. No mechanical, optical, or electronic device shall be used for the counting of ballots. The secretary of state shall publish notice of the time and place of the recount once in a paper of general circulation throughout the county. The fee for such a recount on a question voted on throughout a county shall be $25 which shall be paid to the secretary of state by the person submitting the application. If, after the recount, it shall appear that the result of the voting on said question is other than that declared upon the original canvass of votes, the secretary of state shall declare the result found upon recount which shall be final unless the result is changed as a result of an appeal taken to the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621:28 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621 / Section 28
621:28 Modification of Transfer.
Status: in_force

The terms and condition of transfer and commitment of a child pursuant to RSA 621:27 may be modified at the discretion of the department, as with released children.