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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35:10 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35 / Section 10
35:10 Trustees of Funds.
Status: in_force

The trustees of trust funds of a town or city shall have custody of any capital reserve of a town, district or water departments therein, the trustees of trust funds as provided in RSA 35:2 shall have custody of such capital reserve of a school district, and the county treasurer of a county shall have custody of any capital reserve of his county. Said trustees or treasurer shall give bond in such amount and in such form as the commissioner of revenue administration shall prescribe, and any such trustee or treasurer who shall make any payment of income or principal from any such capital reserve fund before the approval of his bond in writing by the commissioner of revenue administration shall be personally liable to the town, district, department or county for any loss resulting from such payment, to be recovered for the town, district, department or county at the suit of any citizen. The expenses of said trustees or treasurer in said capacity and the expense of their bonds shall be charged as incidental town, district, department or county charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:43 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 43
80:43 Sale of Real Estate.
Status: in_force

Each tax collector shall receive the following fees in connection with the sale of real estate to be charged as costs for the services listed below except as otherwise noted: I. Notice to delinquent taxpayer covering all unpaid taxes listed under his name, $5. I-a. For each parcel advertised for sale, $1. II. For conducting sale for each taxpayer on list, $5. II-a. For each parcel sold, $1. III. For notice of payment to the register of deeds after advertising and before sale, or notice of redemption or discharge of lien after sale, $1 plus the fees advanced and paid to the register of deeds. IV. For each notice to the register of deeds of payment of tax subsequent to a tax sale, $1 plus the fees advanced and paid to the register of deeds. V. For each deed made and delivered to the purchaser at a tax sale, $5, to be paid by the purchaser. VI. Collectors shall also be allowed to charge for postage, fees of notaries or justices of the peace incident to making returns to the registry of deeds, and for the cost of printed forms and stationery and for other necessary and actual expenses incurred; said expenses to be totalled and divided pro rata among the delinquent taxpayers when real estate is advertised and sold.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:91-d — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 91-d
265:91-d Review.
Status: in_force

Within 10 days following the examiner's ruling, a person whose license has been suspended or revoked, or the law enforcement officer, may petition the director for a review of the ruling. The filing of the petition shall not stay a suspension or revocation of the person's driver's license or privilege to drive if imposed, or the restoration of the person's driver's license or privilege to drive. The review shall determine whether the ruling is erroneous as a matter of law or cannot be sustained by the facts as presented at the hearing. After a review of the ruling, the director shall issue within 10 days a finding either affirming the ruling or granting a new hearing. Any grant of a new hearing shall be accompanied by a written explanation setting forth the specific error of law or the reason why the ruling cannot be sustained by the facts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:24 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 24
339:24 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any inspector guilty of fraud, deceit or culpable negligence in the performance of his duties shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:28-a — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 28-a
104:28-a False Personation.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly and falsely assumes or exercises the functions, powers, duties, or privileges incident to the office of sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, police officer of any city or town, or any other law enforcement officer or investigator employed by any state, country or political subdivision of a state or country, or who wears or displays without authority any uniform, badge, or other identification by which such sheriff, officer, or investigator is lawfully identified, and with the intent to be recognized as such, shall be guilty of a class B felony.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 1
294-A:1 Definition; Professional Service; Professional Corporations.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Disqualified person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, trust, association, government agency, or other entity which for any reason is or becomes ineligible under this chapter to own shares issued by a professional corporation. II. "Domestic professional corporation" means a professional corporation as defined in RSA 294-A:1, V. III. "Foreign professional corporation" means a corporation for profit organized for the purpose of rendering professional services under a law other than the laws of this state. IV. "Licensing authority" means the officer, board, agency, court or other authority in this state which has the power to license, register, certificate, or otherwise grant legal authorization to render a professional service. V. "Professional corporation" means a corporation for profit organized under this chapter. VI. "Professional service" means any service which may lawfully be rendered only by certified public accountants, public accountants, architects, attorneys, podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, pharmacists, professional engineers, land surveyors, registered professional nurses, optometrists, physicians and surgeons, physician associates, psychologists, veterinarians, and all other professionals licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized and permitted to practice independently under the provisions of RSA 309-B, 310-A, 311, 315, 316-A, 317-A, 318, 326-B, 327, 328-D, 329, 329-B, 330-A, or 332-B and which may not lawfully be rendered by a corporation organized under the law of this state applicable to business corporations. VII. "Qualified person" means a natural person, general partnership, or professional corporation which is eligible under this chapter to own shares issued by a professional corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 631 / Section 1
631:1 First Degree Assault.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a class A felony if he: (a) Purposely causes serious bodily injury to another; or (b) Purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury to another by means of a deadly weapon, except that if the deadly weapon is a firearm, he shall be sentenced in accordance with RSA 651:2, II-g; or (c) Purposely or knowingly causes injury to another resulting in miscarriage or stillbirth; or (d) Knowingly or recklessly causes serious bodily injury to a person under 13 years of age. II. In this section: (a) "Miscarriage" means the interruption of the normal development of the fetus other than by a live birth and not an induced abortion, resulting in the complete expulsion or extraction of a fetus; and (b) "Stillbirth" means the death of a fetus prior to complete expulsion or extraction and not an induced abortion. III. (a) Upon proof that the victim and defendant were intimate partners or family or household members, as those terms are defined in RSA 631:2-b, III, a conviction under this section shall be recorded as "first degree assault-domestic violence." (b) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall levy a fine of $50 for each conviction recorded as "first degree assault-domestic violence" under this paragraph. The court shall not reduce or suspend any sentence or the payment of any fine imposed under this paragraph and no fine imposed under this paragraph shall be subject to an additional penalty assessment. If the court determines that the defendant is unable to pay the fine on the date imposed, the court may defer payment or order periodic payments thereof. The clerk shall forward all fines collected under this paragraph to the department of health and human services for the purposes of RSA 173-B:15. The provisions of RSA 618:8 and RSA 618:9 shall not apply to a fine imposed under this paragraph.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 536-A:13 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 536-A / Section 13
536-A:13 Shortened Hearing.
Status: in_force

Where a writ of replevin has been issued ex parte and prior to hearing, the defendant or other person from whom possession of such property has been taken may apply to the court for an order shortening the time for hearing on the order to show cause; and the court may, upon such application, shorten the time for such hearing, and direct that the matter shall be heard on not less than forty-eight hours' notice to the plaintiff.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-H:4 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-H / Section 4
125-H:4 Imminent Health Hazard.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have the responsibility, upon the receipt and validation of information of an imminent health hazard, to inform the commissioner of environmental services who shall inform the governor of such threat and request that the state agencies responsible by statute take necessary and immediate action to abate the environmental hazard. The commissioner shall provide recommendations and advice as necessary, and shall determine when the imminent hazard has been abated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-B:10 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-B / Section 10
374-B:10 Investment Securities.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any recitals in any bonds and notes issued under this chapter, all such bonds and notes shall be deemed to be investment securities under RSA 382-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3-E:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3-E / Section 1
3-E:1 United States Flag; Display.
Status: in_force

The flag of the United States of America shall be displayed in state facilities in accordance with federal law. United States flags used by the military for military purposes shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:28-a — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 28-a
622:28-a Industries Inventory Account.
Status: in_force

I. An industries inventory account shall be maintained to enable the state prisons to implement RSA 622:26-28. All permanent personnel, operating expenses, materials, supplies, overtime and purchase and repair of equipment determined to be necessary for the growing or manufacture of products for resale shall be a proper charge against this account. Charges for the sale of goods and services produced by the industries program shall be sufficient to defray the expenditures charged against this account and any sums obtained therefrom shall be a credit to the account. II. The state treasurer, upon presentation of manifests prepared by the commissioner of corrections and certified by the commissioner of administrative services, is authorized to pay for materials, supplies and equipment from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. III. The commissioner of corrections shall prepare a monthly profit and loss statement and at the end of each fiscal year shall file a report with the commissioner of administrative services in such format and containing such information as the commissioner of administrative services shall require. The commissioner of administrative services at the end of each fiscal year shall cause any profit which accrued during that year to lapse to the general fund. IV. [Omitted.] V. All purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment into the inventory account shall be made in accordance with the provisions of RSA 21-I:11 and any equipment purchase in excess of the approval threshold for contracts set by the governor and council manual of procedures, and made under the provisions of this section, shall require the prior approval of both the fiscal committee of the general court and the governor and council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:26 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 26
365:26 Effective Period of Other Orders.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise herein provided, every order of the commission requiring any public utility to do or not to do anything shall take effect at the time therein specified, and shall continue in effect for such period as shall be therein designated, and if no period shall be designated, until the same shall be altered, amended, suspended, annulled, set aside or otherwise modified by the commission or the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 186-C:31 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 186-C / Section 31
186-C:31 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "American Sign Language" means the visual/gestural language used by deaf people in the United States and Canada, with semantic, syntactic, morphological, and phonological rules which are distinct from English. II. "Deaf student" means an individual who has a severe or complete absence of auditory sensitivity which adversely affects educational performance and which is so severe that the student is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification. III. "English sign systems" means sign systems developed for educational purposes, which use manual signs in English word order, sometimes with added affixes which are not present in American Sign Language. IV. "Hard of hearing student" means an individual who has some absence of auditory sensitivity with residual hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, which adversely affects a child's educational performance but which is not included under the definition of "deaf student" in this section. V. "Individualized education plan (IEP)" means a written educational plan developed for a student eligible for special education services pursuant to RSA 186-C and the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. section 1400, et seq. VI. "Primary communication mode, style, and language" means the communication mode, style, and language which is preferred by and most effective for a particular student, as determined by appropriate language assessment undertaken by individuals proficient in the communication mode, style, or languages being assessed. Communication mode may include one or more of the following systems or methods of communication applicable to deaf or hard of hearing children: (a) American Sign Language; (b) Cued speech; (c) English-or other spoken language-based manual or sign systems; or (d) Oral, aural, or speech-based training.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:14 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 14
673:14 Disqualification of Member.
Status: in_force

I. No member of a zoning board of adjustment, building code board of appeals, planning board, heritage commission, historic district commission, agricultural commission, or housing commission shall participate in deciding or shall sit upon the hearing of any question which the board is to decide in a judicial capacity if that member has a direct personal or pecuniary interest in the outcome which differs from the interest of other citizens, or if that member would be disqualified for any cause to act as a juror upon the trial of the same matter in any action at law. Reasons for disqualification do not include exemption from service as a juror or knowledge of the facts involved gained in the performance of the member's official duties. II. When uncertainty arises as to the application of paragraph I to a board member in particular circumstances, the board shall, upon the request of that member or another member of the board, vote on the question of whether that member should be disqualified. Any such request and vote shall be made prior to or at the commencement of any required public hearing. Such a vote shall be advisory and non-binding, and may not be requested by persons other than board members, except as provided by local ordinance or by a procedural rule adopted under RSA 676:1. III. If a member is disqualified or unable to act in any particular case pending before the board, the chairperson shall designate an alternate to act in the member's place, as provided in RSA 673:11.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:26 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 26
568:26 Inventory, etc.
Status: in_force

The assignee shall, within such time as the judge may order, return into court, under oath, an inventory of all the debtor's estate not exempt from attachment. He shall convert such estate into money in such manner as the judge may direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 155-A:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 155-A / Section 13
155-A:13 Building Requirements for State Funded Buildings.
Status: in_force

I. Any new construction, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance in any state owned building, plant, fixture, or facility, meeting the definition of "project" in RSA 21-I:78, considered a major project under RSA 21-I:80, and constructed using any state funding, shall meet a high performance, energy efficient, sustainable design standard determined by the commissioners of the department of environmental services and the department of administrative services, in consultation with the division of historic resources and the community college system, that shows the building or structure can recoup the incremental costs of implementing the requirements of this section as measured by reduced energy costs over a 10-year period of time. II. The following construction or renovation projects shall be exempt from the requirements of paragraphs I: (a) A building or structure that is less than 25,000 square feet. (b) A building or structure that does not consume energy for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning. (c) A renovation or modification that is estimated to cost less than $1,000,000. (d) Temporary structures. (e) Public school facilities that are subject to RSA 198:15-c. (f) The university system of New Hampshire. (g) Projects employing new, innovative, or experimental energy efficient technology that may not recoup their incremental costs within 10 years, as may be determined by the commissioner of the department of administrative services to be in the best interest of the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:31-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 31-a
21:31-a Governor and Council.
Status: in_force

The phrase "governor and council" shall mean the governor with the advice and consent of the council.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 7
149-I:7 Levying.
Status: in_force

The mayor and aldermen may assess upon the persons whose drains enter such main drains, common sewers, stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge systems, or treatment facilities, or whose lands receive special benefit therefrom in any way, their just share of the expense of constructing and maintaining the same or paying off any capital debt or interest incurred in constructing and/or maintaining the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:8 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 8
540:8 Time of.
Status: in_force

Such demand may be made when the rent is due or while it is in arrears, but the lessor shall not demand a greater sum than the whole rent in arrears when demand is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-B:34 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-B / Section 34
106-B:34 Compliance Action; Disciplinary Enforcement.
Status: in_force

Participation in the state police tow list is a privilege, not a right. The director of state police is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the towing, storage, roadside emergency service, and recovery of vehicles at the direction or request of the division of state police is accomplished consistent with state law and administrative rules and in a manner that maintains the confidence and respect of the motoring public. To accomplish this, the director may take appropriate action to uphold the integrity and efficiency of the tow list and the duties and responsibilities of businesses participating in the list and their owners, managers, and employees. The director may take appropriate action including removal of a tow business or a tow business employee from participating in the tow list, and which may include upon satisfactory evidence of violations or deliberate noncompliance, a verbal or written warning, suspending the business or employee or both from the list for a period of one to 120 days, or removal from the list and ineligibility for restoration for up to 2 years, depending on the seriousness of the offense, any prior history of violations, and any resulting harm. Causes for such action shall include violations of the equipment and other requirements set forth in RSA 106-B:28, and the provisions of RSA 106-B:29 through 106-B:33. Disciplinary actions may be appealed to the department of safety bureau of hearings and to the superior court as provided in RSA 106-B:31, XIV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-A:15 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-A / Section 15
328-A:15 Rights of Consumers; Confidentiality.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. [Repealed.] III. If a referring practitioner is deriving direct or indirect compensation from the referral to physical therapy the physical therapist shall disclose this information in writing to the patient prior to the initial evaluation. IV. A physical therapist shall disclose in writing to a patient any financial interest in products that the physical therapist endorses and recommends to the patient at the time of such endorsement or recommendation. V. A physical therapist shall inform each patient that the patient has freedom of choice in services and products. VI. Confidential communications between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and their patients are placed on the same legal basis as those between physician and patient, and, except as otherwise provided by law, no licensee shall be required to disclose such privileged communications. Confidential communications between a patient of a licensee and any person working under the supervision of such licensee to provide services that are customary and necessary for diagnosis and treatment are privileged to the same extent as would be the same communications between the supervising licensee and the patient. The privilege for confidential communications shall not apply to investigations and disciplinary proceedings conducted by any agency regulating health occupations or professions in this state. VII. [Repealed.] VIII. [Repealed.] IX. Each licensee shall display a copy of the licensee's license or current renewal verification or a notice of the availability of this information in a location accessible to public view at the licensee's place of practice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 149-I:24 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 149-I / Section 24
149-I:24 Application of Chapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be in force in such town and village districts as may adopt the same by vote of the legislative body; and the governing body shall perform all the duties and possess all the powers in the town or the district, as the case may be, conferred by this chapter upon the mayor and aldermen, and the rights of all parties interested shall be settled in the same way.