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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72-B:2 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72-B / Section 2
72-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Ancillary to the excavation" means areas related to the excavation, including, but not limited to, offices; scale buildings; manufacturing plants; preparation plants; together with storage areas; settling ponds; haulage ways; and roadways. II. "Assessing officials" means those charged by law with the duty of assessing taxes in the city, town, or unincorporated place. III. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of revenue administration. IV. "Department" means the department of revenue administration. V. "Earth" means earth as defined in RSA 155-E:1, I. VI. "Excavating" means extracting earth from its state of natural repose. VII. "Excavation" means excavation as defined in RSA 155-E:1, II. VII-a. "Excavation area" means excavation area as defined in RSA 155-E:1, VI. VIII. "Owner" means: (a) Any person who owns the land upon which earth is excavated; (b) A previous owner who retains earth excavation rights to the land, or any person who has purchased earth excavation rights, and has registered a claim with the registry of deeds; or (c) Any person who has purchased excavated earth or excavation rights on public lands, or removes earth from a public right-of-way. IX. "Reclaimed" means the reclamation of the excavated area, unless alternate plans for other uses or reclamation are approved by the regulator. X. "Regulator" means regulator as defined in RSA 155-E:1, III. XI. "Tax year" means April 1 of any year to March 31 of the next year, inclusive.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-B:4-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-B / Section 4-c
49-B:4-c Continuation of Charter Commission.
Status: in_force

I. If the charter commission is unable to obtain approval pursuant to RSA 49-B:4-a in time to submit its final report by the date established in RSA 49-B:4-b, or otherwise does not complete its preliminary or final report in accordance with the schedule established in this subdivision, it shall continue in existence for another year. Subject to paragraph II, if the commission's existence continues, any requirements of RSA 49-B:4, V and VI, RSA 49-B:4-a, and RSA 49-B:4-b that have not previously been satisfied shall apply as if the commission had been elected in the second year. II. A charter commission shall not be extended beyond a second year of existence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 397:1 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 397 / Section 1
397:1 Banking Emergency.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall appear to the governor that the welfare of the state or any section thereof, or the welfare and security of banks and other institutions under the supervision of the bank commissioner, hereinafter referred to as banks, or their depositors or shareholders so require, he may proclaim that a banking emergency exists and that any bank or banks shall be subject to special regulation as hereinafter provided until the governor, by proclamation, declares the period of such banking emergency terminated. The governor may likewise declare such legal bank holidays as in his judgment such an emergency may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-D:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-D / Section 7
146-D:7 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the lien provisions provided in RSA 260:63 through RSA 260:65-a. I-a. Where any liability to the fund under RSA 146-D is not paid as prescribed by the oil fund disbursement board, the amount, including interest together with the costs that may accrue in addition thereto, shall become a lien in favor of the board upon all property and rights to property, whether real or personal, in the same manner as that prescribed in RSA 260:63 through RSA 260:65-a, which provisions shall govern the board's imposition and enforcement of the lien created by this section. II. Any person who misrepresents any material fact or submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall forfeit any right to reimbursement under this chapter. III. Any person who recklessly or knowingly misrepresents any material fact or who recklessly or knowingly submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person and guilty of a felony if any other person. Notwithstanding RSA 651:2, a person may, in addition to any sentence of imprisonment, probation, or conditional discharge, be fined not more than $25,000 if found guilty of any violation under this paragraph.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-L:9 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-L / Section 9
106-L:9 Reimbursement of Expenses.
Status: in_force

The council may reimburse political subdivisions or the state for, or may pay for a portion of, the expenses incurred by the officers in attendance at police training programs conducted or approved by the council, and the expenses incurred for psychological stability screening for candidates for certification as law enforcement officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-B:9 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-B / Section 9
301-B:9 Registered Agent in New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

I. Each New Hampshire DAO shall have and maintain in the state of New Hampshire: (a) A registered office; and (b) A registered agent, which agent may be: (1) An individual who resides in this state and who's residential or business office is identical with the registered office; or (2) A corporation organized or authorized under RSA 292, RSA 293-A, or RSA 294-A whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (3) A limited liability company formed or authorized under RSA 304-C, or a professional limited liability company formed or authorized under RSA 304-D whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (4) A limited liability partnership formed or authorized under RSA 304-A:44 whose business office is identical with the registered office. II. A New Hampshire DAO may change its registered office or registered agent, or both, by filing with the secretary of state a statement setting forth: (a) The name of the New Hampshire DAO; (b) The street address of its current registered office; (c) If the street address of its registered office is to be changed, the street address to which the registered office is to be changed; (d) The name and address of its current registered agent; (e) If its registered agent is to be changed, the name and address of its successor registered agent; and (f) That after the change or changes are made, the street addresses of its registered office and the business office of its registered agent will be identical. III. A registered agent of a New Hampshire DAO may resign as registered agent by signing and filing a written notice of resignation with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall mail a copy of the notice to the New Hampshire DAO at its principal office. IV. The appointment of the registered agent shall terminate 31 days after filing of the notice of resignation with the secretary of state or on the appointment of a successor registered agent, whichever occurs first. The notice of resignation may include a statement that the registered office is also discontinued. V. If a registered agent changes its address to another place in this state, it may change the address of the registered office of any New Hampshire DAO for which it is a registered agent by filing a statement with the secretary of state as required by paragraph II, except that the statement need be signed only by the registered agent. The statement shall recite that a copy of it has been mailed to a New Hampshire DAO. VI. The registered agent shall have the status as a legal representative of the New Hampshire DAO as provided by RSA 301-B:19.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:20 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 20
214:20 Hunting While Intoxicated.
Status: in_force

No person shall target practice, hunt, take, or attempt to take wildlife in this state by the use of a firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow and bolt, or any other weapon: I. While such person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any controlled drug, or any combination of intoxicating liquor and controlled drugs; or II. While such person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more or in the case of a person under the age of 21, 0.02 or more.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 397-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 397-A / Section 8
397-A:8 License Term; Renewal.
Status: in_force

I. Each mortgage banker, mortgage broker, or mortgage servicer license shall remain in force until it has been surrendered, revoked, or suspended, or terminates or expires in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Each license shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. II. If a person holds a valid mortgage banker, mortgage broker, or mortgage servicer license under this section and is in compliance with this chapter and the rules thereunder, such licensee may renew the license by paying the required fee to the banking department on or before December 1 for the ensuing year that begins on January 1. Failure to renew the license shall result in the license terminating on December 31. II-a. The initial license term shall begin on the day the application is approved. The license shall expire on December 31 of the year in which the license term began, unless the initial license date is between November 1 and December 31, in which instance the initial license term shall run through December 31 of the following year. III. A mortgage banker, mortgage broker, or mortgage servicer renewal fee of $500 for the principal office license and each branch office license shall be submitted with the application for license renewal. IV. No application for renewal of a mortgage banker, mortgage broker, or mortgage servicer license shall be denied without reasonable cause and the right of appeal pursuant to RSA 541-A and RSA 541.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:31 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 31
294-A:31 Effect of Repeal of Prior Acts.
Status: in_force

The fact that any preexisting law is superceded by this chapter shall not affect any right accrued or established, or any liability or penalty incurred, under the provisions of preexisting law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:13-y — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 13-y
4:13-y Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The governor shall annually proclaim June 27 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness Day and June as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness Month. The governor shall urge cities and towns throughout the state to observe the dates in an appropriate manner in recognition of the citizens of this state affected by post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) and the need for continued public outreach and education regarding the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 403-A:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 403-A / Section 6
403-A:6 Possession of Stocks, etc.
Status: in_force

If any insurance company, association, or exchange is found in possession of stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, investment certificates, securities, or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness acquired in violation of RSA 403-A:4, or if any of its officers, directors, members, or attorneys-in-fact have been convicted of a violation of RSA 403-A:4, such company, association, or exchange may be subject to suspension of its certificate of authority by the insurance commissioner. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the insurance commissioner from bringing an action to dissolve such insurance company, association, or exchange.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:76 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 76
260:76 Hearing on Fees and Charges.
Status: in_force

Any person who wishes to dispute fees or charges against him or her by the state under this subdivision shall be entitled to a hearing before the commissioner or his or her designee in accordance with the hearing process established by RSA 260:44, II, which shall be liberally construed so as to also apply to this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1301 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1301
383-E:13-1301 Corporate Credit Union.
Status: in_force

A corporate credit union may be incorporated under this chapter and shall be subject to all parts of this chapter not inconsistent with this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 24:15 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 24 / Section 15
24:15 Exceeding Appropriations.
Status: in_force

I. No county commissioner, or elected or appointed county officer, shall pay, or agree to pay, or incur any liability for the payment of, any sum of money for which the county convention has made no appropriation, or in excess of any appropriation so made except for the payment of judgments rendered against the county. II. In the case of an emergency, the county commissioners, or an elected or appointed county officer, may apply to the executive committee, which, after a public hearing, may grant to the county commissioners or officer authority in writing to make such emergency payment. III. Unless otherwise ordered by the county convention, under RSA 24:14, whenever it appears that the amount appropriated for a specific purpose will not be used in whole or in part for such purpose, the county commissioners may use such sum to augment other appropriations, if necessary, provided the total payments for all purposes do not exceed the total sum of appropriations in any year made by the county convention. IV. If any county commissioner, or elected or appointed county officer, is found in a prosecution for violation of RSA 643:1 to have paid or incurred any liability for the payment of any sum of money contrary to this section, it shall be prima facie evidence that such county commissioner or officer has knowingly refrained from performing a duty imposed by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-A:9-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-A / Section 9-a
169-A:9-a Conditional Release.
Status: in_force

An adjudicated juvenile placed on probation or parole as such term is used in the interstate compact on juveniles is on conditional release as defined in RSA 169-B:2, VIII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 421-B:6-608 — NH Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 421-B / Section 6-608
421-B:6-608 Uniformity and Cooperation with Other Agencies.
Status: in_force

(a) Interstate cooperation. The secretary of state and the secretary of state's staff shall maintain close relations with the securities and corporate administrators of other states and shall actively participate in the activities and affairs of the North American Security Administrators Association and other organizations so far as it will, in the secretary of state's judgment, enhance the purposes of the securities and corporate laws. The actual and necessary travel and related expenses incurred in attending meetings of said association, their committees, subcommittees, hearings, and other official activities, as well as the general expenses of participation in such associations, shall be a charge on available funds and the appropriation of the office of the secretary of state. (b) Statutory policy. This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it and to coordinate the interpretation of this chapter with the related federal regulation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 428:10 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 428 / Section 10
428:10 Suspension and Revocation.
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has violated any of the provisions of this subdivision or any rule adopted hereunder, he may suspend the license of such licensee forthwith for a period not to exceed 30 days. Upon such suspension the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall notify the licensee thereof and the grounds therefor, and shall set a time and place for hearing. If upon hearing it shall appear that such provisions or rules have been violated, said license shall be revoked; otherwise it shall be reinstated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-D:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-D / Section 1
415-D:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public interest, to promote the availability of long-term care insurance policies, to protect applications for long-term care insurance, as defined, from unfair or deceptive sales or enrollment practices, to establish standards for long-term care insurance, to facilitate public understanding and comparison of long-term care insurance policies, and to facilitate flexibility and innovation in the development of long-term care insurance coverage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:28 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 28
436:28 Issuance of Health Certificates.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner may prepare and issue health certificates for interstate shipment of livestock and poultry. II. The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the preparation and issuance of health certificates authorized by paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 484:15 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 484 / Section 15
484:15 Commissioner.
Status: in_force

After the aforesaid compact shall become effective and operative as previously provided, the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall designate or appoint a person to serve as a member of the Northeastern Resources Commission. Said commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years. Any vacancy in said office shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 5-a
159:5-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated.
Status: in_force

In any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to negate any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained herein, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-A:4 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-A / Section 4
14-A:4 Members Entitled to Health Screening.
Status: in_force

Every 2 years, the department of health and human services shall provide, at no charge, health screening to be conducted at the state house for each member of the general court who chooses to receive it. Such screening shall include oral cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension and nutritional counseling. The speaker of the house and the president of the senate shall determine the date, time and place for administering these examinations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-N:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-N / Section 3
126-N:3 Peer Support Programs.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish within the department peer support programs. Peer support programs shall: I. Foster the self advocacy skills, autonomy, and independence of individuals who receive services from the department. II. Ensure that individuals with disabilities are informed and involved in system-wide service planning, program evaluation, and educational and training activities. III. Provide information, networking, and assistance to local self advocacy and peer support organizations and activities. IV. Offer training and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf with regard to their health care and private managed care systems. V. Undertake other activities to foster the goals of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 11:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 11 / Section 3
11:3 Repeal.
Status: repealed

The provisions of any act relating to any of the trust funds for the benefit of the state hospital created by Catherine Fiske and by Jacob Kimball, and the Teachers Institute Trust Fund for the promotion of education, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. The provisions of section 10 of chapter 12 of the Laws of 1891, requiring that all money received from the sale of the assets of the Benjamin Thompson trust fund be used in paying and retiring outstanding indebtedness of the state, are hereby repealed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 391:8 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 391 / Section 8
391:8 Applicability.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall take effect April 17, 1953, and shall apply to fiduciary relationships then in existence or thereafter established.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:43 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 43
304-B:43 Power of Estate of Deceased or Incompetent Partner.
Status: in_force

If a partner who is an individual dies or a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges him to be incompetent to manage his person or his property, the partner's executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, or other legal representative may exercise all the partner's rights for the purpose of settling his estate or administering his property, including any power the partner had to give an assignee the right to become a limited partner. If a partner is a corporation, trust, or other entity and is dissolved or terminated, the powers of that partner may be exercised by its legal representative or successor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:11 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 11
147-A:11 Duty to Report.
Status: in_force

I. Any generator, owner, operator, transporter, or employee of a hazardous waste facility who becomes aware of any storage, treatment, or disposal of hazardous waste in violation of this chapter shall immediately report the violation to the department. II. Any person who fails to give notice as required by RSA 147-A:11, I, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. III. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-A:17 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-A / Section 17
146-A:17 Willful Failure to Comply.
Status: in_force

Any person who is determined to be strictly liable for discharge or spillage of oil and who willfully fails to comply with a department order requiring investigation, containment, cleanup, removal, remedial measures, or corrective measures, shall be liable to the state in double the amount of cost recoverable funds expended by the state in undertaking investigative, remedial, or corrective action.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 5
420-B:5 Issuance of Certificate of Authority.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to any person filing an application within 90 days after filing of a completed application, payment of all required fees and receipt of endorsement or approval of the state health planning and development agency, as provided by law or regulation, if he is satisfied that the applicant is safe, reliable, entitled to confidence, in sound financial condition and that issuing the certificate of authority would be in the public interest.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:22 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 22
5:22 Facsimile Signature.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state, the deputy secretary of state, or the designee of either may affix a facsimile signature to any record or certificate required or permitted to be issued by them.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-E:3-f — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-E / Section 3-f
77-E:3-f Granite Patron of the Arts Credit.
Status: in_force

The unused portion of any granite patron of the arts tax credit awarded by the commissioner under RSA 77-A:5, XVII, shall be available to apply to the business enterprise tax.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 232:26 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 232 / Section 26
232:26 Costs of Proceedings.
Status: in_force

In all proceedings before county commissioners relating to highways they may adjust and apportion the costs of the proceedings between the parties in such manner as they deem just.