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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-A:11-c — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-A / Section 11-c
146-A:11-c Rulemaking.
Status: repealed

The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A, after public hearing, relative to: I. Operation and inspection of oil terminal facilities, including equipment related to the operation of oil terminal facilities. I-a. Requirements for facility owners to prepare, submit, and comply with a spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plan prepared in accordance with 40 C.F.R. part 112, provided that no such rules shall require the owner of a qualified facility, as defined in RSA 146-A:2, XIV, to engage a professional engineer to prepare or approve the SPCC plan for that facility. I-b. Requirements for oil pipeline facility spill response plans under RSA 146-A:3-f. II. Operation and inspection of vessels, including railway carriers. III. Methods for the prevention of oil discharges into or onto the surface water or groundwater of the state, including rules for expenditures on research programs under RSA 146-A:11-a, I. IV. Procedures for reporting actual or potential oil discharges under RSA 146-A:5. V. Procedures and equipment to be used in the removal or containment of oil under RSA 146-A:4. V-a. Procedures for mitigation and prevention of damage due to oil leakage or spillage. V-b. [Repealed.] VI. The establishment of control regions and rules to meet each region's particular requirements. VII. [Repealed.] VIII. Bonding under RSA 146-A:13. VIII-a. The exemptions and liability limitations for holders and fiduciaries. IX, X. [Repealed.] XI. [Repealed.] XII. [Repealed.] XIII. [Repealed.] XIV. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-B:12 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-B / Section 12
186-B:12 Licenses.
Status: in_force

Blind services shall issue a license for the operation of a vending facility only to a blind person who is able, with such disability, to operate a vending facility. In issuing any license, blind services shall give preference to a blind person who is a resident of this state. Each license issued shall be for an indefinite period, but may be terminated by blind services if it is satisfied that the facility is not being operated in accordance with rules adopted by the board of education under RSA 186-B:11-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-D:4 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-D / Section 4
464-D:4 Definitions.
Status: in_force

I. "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years of age or older. II. "Disability" means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of a person. III. "Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchild, or stepsibling. IV. "Person" means an adult; health-care institution; health-care provider; corporation; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity V. "Principal" means an adult who enters into a supported decision-making agreement under this chapter to receive decision-making assistance. VI. "Supported decision-making" means a process of supporting and accommodating an adult with a disability to enable the adult to make life decisions, including, without limitation, decisions related to where the adult wants to live, the services, supports, and medical care the adult wants to receive, whom the adult wants to live with, education, and where the adult wants to work, without impeding the self-determination of the adult. VII. "Supporter" means an adult who enters into an agreement with an adult with a disability to provide supported decision-making. VIII. "Support services" means a system of social and other services supplied by private, state, institutional, or community providers designed to help maintain the independence of an adult, including any of the following: (a) Homemaker-type services, including house repair, home cleaning, laundry, shopping, and the provision of meals. (b) Companion-type services, including transportation, escort, and facilitation of written, oral, and electronic communication. (c) Visiting nurse and attendant care. (d) The provision of health care. (e) Physical and psychosocial assessments. (f) Legal assessments and advice. (g) Education and educational assessment and advice. (h) Personal treatment or care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, range of motion, toileting, transferring, and ambulation. (i) Care planning. (j) Other services needed to maintain the independence of an adult.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 608:3 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 608 / Section 3
608:3 Appeal.
Status: in_force

The party ordered to recognize may appeal to the superior court at the next term to be held for the county on giving the security required by the order and security to pay such costs as may be awarded against him on the appeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:33-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 33-a
80:33-a Partial Payments in Redemption.
Status: in_force

Any person with a legal interest in real estate so sold may make partial payments in redemption in sums of $5 or multiples thereof to the collector of taxes who shall receive the same and give a receipt therefor. The collector shall pay over such sums to the town treasurer. If complete redemption is not made before a deed of the real estate sold is given to the purchaser, the collector of taxes shall within 10 days direct the selectmen to issue an order upon the town treasurer to refund to that person making such partial payments or his heirs or assigns the sum so paid. The selectmen shall promptly issue such orders. If the order is not issued within 30 days of the time the collector directs that the order be issued, the sum to be refunded shall draw interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum from the date the sum was directed to be paid to the date of actual payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 658:19 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 658 / Section 19
658:19 Moderator Pro Tem.
Status: in_force

If the moderator is absent from any state election or is unable to perform his duties, a moderator pro tempore shall be appointed by the moderator.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-C:6 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-C / Section 6
161-C:6 Subrogation.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall be subrogated to the right of any dependent child or children or person having the care, custody, and control of such child or children to prosecute or maintain any support action or execute any administrative remedy existing under the laws of this state to obtain reimbursement of public assistance paid by the department, including, but not limited to, all remedies provided by RSA 167. If a legal order of support enters judgment for an amount of support to be paid by a responsible parent, the department shall be subrogated to the debt created by such order, and such money judgment shall be deemed to be in favor of the department. This subrogation shall specifically be applicable to temporary support and maintenance orders and alimony orders up to the amount paid by the department in public assistance moneys to or for the benefit of such children on the basis of providing necessaries for the caretaker of such children. The department shall not be required to seek an amendment to the legal order of support in order to subrogate itself to the rights of the payee. II. Upon application for services by an obligee under the terms of RSA 161-B:3, together with such fees, if any, as have been established by the commissioner, the department is authorized to prosecute or maintain any support action or execute any administrative remedy existing under the laws of this state, including, but not limited to, all remedies provided under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-A:26 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-A / Section 26
482-A:26 Dwellings Over Water.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall construct any structure suitable for use as a dwelling if the structure or any part of the structure extends beyond the shoreline of any public water or publicly-owned water body. II. No person shall convert or modify any existing structure in order to make the structure suitable as a dwelling if the structure or any part of the structure extends beyond the shoreline of any public water or publicly-owned water body. III. (a) Existing dwellings over water which were constructed or converted to be made suitable for use as a dwelling in accordance with the law in effect at the time of construction or conversion, may be repaired or reconstructed, for maintenance purposes only, using any modern technologies, provided the result is a functionally equivalent use. Such repair or reconstruction may alter the interior design or existing cribwork, but no expansion of the existing footprint or outside dimensions shall be permitted. A condition of RSA 482-A:3 approval shall be the existence or installation of a sewage disposal system which has been approved pursuant to RSA 485-A:29-44. No permit shall be required for routine maintenance that does not involve work in the water. (b) Without otherwise limiting the provisions of this section, where the effect of repair or reconstruction of a structure subject to the provisions of this section represents greater protection of public water or the environment and where such repair or reconstruction does not change a recreational, water-based activity to a land-based, residential or commercial activity, the commissioner may waive the existing standards, provided that there shall be no expansion of the existing footprint, outside dimensions, and square footage of floor space; and there shall be a net reduction in the total square footage of kitchen, bathroom, shower, and toilet facilities. IV. For the purpose of this section: (a) "Dwelling over water" means any structure suitable for use as a dwelling which extends in any part beyond the shoreline of any public water or public-owned water body. (b) "Shoreline" means that shoreline which exists when the surface of the water is at the mean high water level. (c) "Suitable for use as a dwelling" means any structure which is used for residential purposes by one or more persons, or which contains kitchen, bathroom, shower, or toilet facilities. V. The provisions of RSA 482-A:10, relative to appeals, and RSA 482-A:10-a, relative to takings without compensation, shall apply to all decisions of the department made under paragraph III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:32-f — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 32-f
7:32-f Community Needs Assessment.
Status: in_force

Every health care charitable trust shall, either alone or in conjunction with other health care charitable trusts in its community, conduct a community needs assessment to assist in determining the activities to be included in its community benefits plan. The needs assessment process shall include consultation with members of the public, community organizations, service providers, and local government officials in the trust's service area, in the identification and prioritization of community needs that the health care charitable trust can address directly, or in collaboration with others. The community needs assessment shall be updated at least every 5 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 246:34 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 246 / Section 34
246:34 Failure to Construct.
Status: in_force

If the railroad does not construct such cattle guards, passes and crossings within the times limited by the department of transportation, and does not pay the costs adjudged to be paid by it, upon request, it shall be guilty of a violation for each month's neglect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:22 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 22
126-A:22 Rates for Community Living Facilities.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall establish rates, by rules adopted under RSA 541-A, sufficient to provide a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health for persons in placement under this program. Payments hereunder may be made monthly by the commissioner from appropriated funds. II. The commissioner may establish rates pursuant to RSA 167:7, I-a for certain programs administered by the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-J:28-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-J / Section 28-a
21-J:28-a Refund of Taxes.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided by law, any claim for refund or credit of overpayment of taxes administered by the department shall be filed with the department in writing in such form as the department may by rule prescribe, and shall state the specific grounds upon which it is founded. II. After a claim for refund is filed, the department shall examine it and either issue the refund or grant the credit to the claimant, or issue a notice of complete or partial denial. After receipt of the department's decision, the claimant may file a written petition for reconsideration with the department as provided in RSA 21-J:28-b. III. With respect to any refund claim filed with the department pursuant to this section, the commissioner and the taxpayer may, in writing, agree to extend the time for action upon such claim for refund. IV. In the case of any refund or credit of more than $10 for overpayment of taxes administered by the department, the department shall apply the refund or credit as an offset to any liability with respect to any tax administered by the department. The department shall notify the taxpayer in the event of any such offset in tax. V. In all cases where it appears that a taxpayer has overpaid his or her tax and the overpayment is $10 or less, the department may, in its discretion, disregard the overpayment if the cost to the state to refund the overpayment would exceed the amount involved, unless the taxpayer has requested the refund. VI. The procedure outlined in this section and in RSA 21-J:28-b shall be the exclusive method by which taxpayers may challenge their liability for any tax, or the application to them of any provision of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 621-A:7 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 621-A / Section 7
621-A:7 Records.
Status: in_force

I. Full and complete records shall be kept by the commissioner of the care and study of each child admitted to the youth services center. The records shall not be open to the inspection of any persons not on the staff of the commissioner except that such records shall be available, by court order, to any court having competent jurisdiction of the child in any matter pending in this state or to such person or persons as may be authorized by the court. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, exchange of medical or psychiatric records between a facility providing child inpatient psychiatric treatment within the state mental health system and the department shall be permitted. II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the disclosure by the commissioner to the legislature or the public of the generalized facts relating to the children admitted to the youth services center, together with conclusions as to the proper means for the control and child guidance for such children, provided that the names and identities of particular children shall not be disclosed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:31 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 31
207:31 Declaring.
Status: in_force

The governor and council, upon the joint recommendation of the executive director of the fish and game department and the director, division of forests and lands, department of natural and cultural resources, when, in their opinion, the danger of starting fires in the woodlands of the state, during periods of protracted drouth or excessive dryness requires extraordinary precautions, may, by official proclamation, declare any or all of the woodlands of the state closed to hunters, fishermen, trappers and other persons whose presence in such woodlands might create a fire hazard under the circumstances, for such time as they may designate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-A:6-b — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-A / Section 6-b
78-A:6-b Exception to Tax; Auxiliary Charges.
Status: in_force

I. Any auxiliary charges, not including gratuity charges, such as, but not limited to, service charges, house charges, management fees, or housekeeping charges, added to the charge for a taxable meal or taxable room, shall not be taxed under this chapter if: (a) The taxable meal or taxable room rental may be purchased without such auxiliary charges at the option of the purchaser or occupant; and (b) The amount of the auxiliary charge is separately stated on the contract or receipt. II. The portion of a single aggregate charge allocated to items which are not customarily associated with the purchase of a taxable room or taxable meal, including but not limited to ski lift tickets, boat ride fees, amusement park admission tickets, theater tickets, or other similarly packaged items shall not be taxable if: (a) The packaged item or service is not part of the operator's standard room rental or meal and the allocated cost of the package item or service is equal to the amount paid to an outside vendor or the allocated cost of the package item or service is the amount over and above the amount which a consumer would be ordinarily charged for the room rental and/or meal had the consumer purchased the room or meal without the packaged item or service; (b) The allocated cost of the package for gratuities meets the requirements of RSA 78-A:6-a, I; and (c) The operator's business records provide the documentation necessary for the department to determine the allocation of costs and the proper application of the tax. III. Admission charges shall not be taxed under this chapter if: (a) The charge is paid for admission only, and not for any food or beverages, including alcoholic beverages; and (b) The amount of the admission charge is separately stated on the contract or receipt.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:2-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 2-d
41:2-d Petition and Ballot.
Status: in_force

Upon written petition of not less than 2 percent of the legal voters of any town, addressed and delivered to the selectmen not later than 35 days before any annual meeting, the following question, as requested in the application, shall be submitted to the voters at the meeting: "Are you in favor of a 3-man board of assessors to be the legal assessing authority for the town?" In towns having an official ballot the question shall appear upon the ballot, in accordance with RSA 59:12-a. In towns where no official ballot is used, the vote on this question shall be by special ballot. After the question, squares with the words "yes" and "no" shall be printed on the ballot in which the voter may mark his choice, in accordance with RSA 59:12-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:18 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 18
179:18 Posting of Age Requirements.
Status: in_force

The commission shall prepare and distribute to business establishments which sell, serve or otherwise dispense liquor or beverage to the general public, posters to be displayed on the premises in a conspicuous place. The posters shall contain a summary and explanation of the laws relative to drinking age restrictions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:17 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 17
464-A:17 Appointment for Absentees.
Status: in_force

Whenever an absentee has an interest in any form of property in this state or is a legal resident of this state and has not provided an adequate power of attorney authorizing another to act in his or her behalf in regard to such property or interest, then, the probate court of the county of such absentee's legal domicile or of the county where the property is located, either on the court's own motion or upon petition alleging the foregoing facts and showing the necessity for providing care of the property of such absentee made by any person who would have an interest in the property of the absentee were such absentee deceased, after notice to, or on receipt of proper waivers from, the heirs and next of kin of the absentee as provided by law for the administration of an estate, as well as notice by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of such absentee's legal domicile or of the county where the property is located and, if in a different county, once in a newspaper of general circulation of the county where such absentee was last seen, and upon good cause being shown, may, after finding the facts to be as aforesaid, appoint a conservator to take charge of the absentee's estate, under the supervision and subject to the further orders of the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-I:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-I / Section 8
125-I:8 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative finds that any device or source of air pollution has resulted in a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules in force hereunder, or any condition in a permit issued under this chapter, the commissioner shall issue a notice of violation and, where appropriate, an order of abatement establishing a compliance schedule with which the device or source shall comply. Any order of abatement shall become final and enforceable by the commissioner within 30 days of its issuance unless an appeal is filed with the council before the expiration of the 30-day period. The council shall hold a hearing on any such appeal promptly, and shall thereafter issue a decision upholding, modifying, or abrogating the commissioner's order of abatement or any part of such order. The council's decision shall become final 10 days after it is issued. Appeals from decisions of the air resources council shall be made in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541. Upon a finding by the commissioner, in consultation with the department of health and human services, that there is an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare, the commissioner shall issue an order of abatement requiring immediate compliance. The order shall be final and enforceable upon issuance, but may be appealed to the council within 30 days of its issuance and the council may, after hearing, uphold, modify, or abrogate the order. II. Any violation of the provision of this chapter, or of any rules or orders issued under it, or of any condition in a permit issued under it, shall be subject to enforcement by injunction, including mandatory injunction, issued by the superior court upon application of the attorney general. Any such violation shall also be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation, and for each day of a continuing violation. III. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, or any condition of a permit issued under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. IV. Notwithstanding RSA 651:2, any 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 pursuant to RSA 125-I:8, III. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.