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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:21 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 21
243:21 Procedure.
Status: in_force

If 2 or more railroad corporations, at meetings of their respective stockholders, properly notified and held for the purpose, have agreed, by a 2/3 vote of the stock represented and voting at such meetings, to unite and form a single corporation, they may apply by petition to the superior court for the county of Merrimack for a determination of the question whether the public good will be promoted by such union; and if the court, after notice and finding of the facts, and a hearing, as provided in RSA 243:10-14, shall determine that the public good requires such union, and that stockholders of the respective corporations, at meetings duly held for the purpose, have voted in favor of it as aforesaid, they shall authorize the union to be made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:39 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 39
568:39 Joint Debtor.
Status: in_force

A discharge shall not release or discharge a person liable for the same debt for or with the debtor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:21 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 21
655:21 Form.
Status: in_force

Primary petitions shall be made in the following form: State of New Hampshire County of ____________________ ss. City (Town) of ____________________ I do hereby join in a petition for the printing on the primary ballot of the name of __________ whose domicile is in the city (town) of __________ (ward, street, and number, if in a city), in the county of __________ , for the office of __________ to be voted for on Tuesday, the __________ day of September, _____ (year), and certify that I am qualified to vote for a candidate for said office, that I am a registered member of the __________ party, and am not at this time a signer of any other similar petition for any other candidate for the above office; that my domicile is in the city (town) of __________ (ward, street, and number, if in a city), in the county of __________ . I certify that to my knowledge the above-named candidate is not a candidate for incompatible offices as defined in RSA 655:10, and that he or she is not a federal employee which makes him or her ineligible to file as a candidate for this office. I further certify that I believe the above-named person is especially qualified to fill said office. I hereby swear, under the penalties for voting fraud set forth below, that the information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. _ Print Voter's name _ Voter's Signature In accordance with RSA 659:34, the penalty for knowingly or purposefully providing false information when registering to vote or voting is a class A misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of imprisonment not to exceed one year and a fine not to exceed $2,000. Fraudulently registering to vote or voting is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 163-B:2 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 163-B / Section 2
163-B:2 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: I. The word "litter" means all rubbish, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or other discarded materials of every kind and description.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 665:16 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 665 / Section 16
665:16 Appeal From Decisions.
Status: in_force

There may be an appeal to the supreme court from the decisions of the ballot law commission made under RSA 665:8, II as provided in this section and not otherwise. Such appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court within 5 days after the decision of the commission is filed with the secretary of state. Such appeal shall be limited to questions of law. Findings of fact made by the commission shall be final if supported by the requisite evidence. The supreme court may hold a special session to consider such appeal if it considers such action necessary. Appeals under this section shall be limited to contested elections for the offices of presidential elector, governor, councilor, and town and city or city ward offices voted for at general elections. No appeal may be made under this section in the cases of contested elections for the offices of United States senator, representative in congress, state senator, or representative to the general court in view of the constitutional provisions vesting in both houses of congress and both houses of the general court exclusive jurisdiction over the elections and qualifications of their respective members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 405-B:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 405-B / Section 4
405-B:4 Single Home State Rate; Surplus Lines.
Status: in_force

I. Every person who procures or causes to be procured or continues or renews insurance with a surplus lines company shall collect and pay to the commissioner a sum based on the total gross premiums charged, less any return premiums, for surplus insurance provided by the licensee pursuant to the license. II. Where the insurance covers properties, risks, or exposures located or to be performed both in and out of this state, the sum payable shall be computed based on: (a) An amount equal to 3 percent on that portion of the gross premiums allocated to this state, plus (b) An amount equal to 3 percent on the portion of the premiums allocated to other states or territories, less (c) The amount of gross premiums allocated to this state and returned to the insured.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:12-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 12-c
207:12-c Use and Training of Leashed Tracking Dogs.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, a handler with a leashed dog may track wounded deer, moose, or bear. The executive director shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the method and manner of take, time periods for training or using leashed tracking dogs, licensing requirements and fees, possession of recovered deer, moose, or bear, notification requirements, and other provisions deemed necessary to effectively regulate this practice. No person shall use an intact carcass of a deer, moose, or bear for training purposes, but may use samples of blood, tissue, and hide of a deer, moose, or bear legally taken or acquired in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:16 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 16
482:16 Expenses.
Status: in_force

The expense of examining plans or specifications and of inspecting the construction or reconstruction of a dam as authorized in this subdivision, including the salaries of the regular employees of the department for the time actually devoted to work necessary to such examination or inspection, shall be paid to the department by the owner of the dam in connection with which it is incurred. If any owner shall not promptly pay the expense of such examination or inspection, when requested by the department, it may be collected in an action brought by the attorney general in the name of the state. All sums so received shall be paid to the state, and shall be added to the appropriation available for the use of the department in the employment of experts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:3 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 3
265:3 Obedience to Police Officers.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic. II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:83 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 83
304-C:83 Delegations by Managers.
Status: in_force

Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise: I. The managers may delegate their rights, powers, and authority to third parties; and II. The managers may designate these third parties as officers of the limited liability company and may endow them with such duties and authority as the managers deem appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 625:2 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 625 / Section 2
625:2 Effective Date.
Status: in_force

I. This code shall take effect on November 1, 1973. II. Prosecution for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this code shall be governed by the prior law, which is continued in effect for that purpose as if this code were not in force; provided, however, that in any such prosecution the court may, with the consent of the defendant, impose sentence under the provisions of this code. III. For purposes of this section, an offense was committed prior to the effective date if any of the elements of the offense occurred prior thereto.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-B / Section 6
408-B:6 Creation of the Association.
Status: in_force

I. There is created a nonprofit legal entity to be known as the New Hampshire life and health insurance guaranty association, which shall be the same association created under RSA 404-D:6. All member insurers shall be and remain members of the association as a condition of their authority to transact insurance in this state. The association shall perform its functions under the plan of operation established and approved under RSA 408-B:10 and shall exercise its powers through a board of directors established under RSA 408-B:7. For purposes of administration and assessment, the association shall maintain 2 accounts: (a) The life insurance and annuity account which includes the following subaccounts: (1) Life insurance account; (2) Annuity account, which shall include annuity contracts owned by a governmental retirement plan (or its trustee) established under Section 401, 403(b) or 457 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, but shall otherwise excluded unallocated annuities; and (3) Unallocated annuity account which shall exclude contracts owned by a governmental retirement benefit plan, or its trustee established under Section 401, 403(b), or 457 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (b) The health insurance account. II. The association shall come under the immediate supervision of the commissioner and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the insurance laws of this state. Meetings or records of the association may be opened to the public upon majority vote of the board of directors of the association.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:27-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 27-a
206:27-a Deputy Conservation Officers.
Status: in_force

The executive director is authorized to recruit, train and organize a deputy conservation officer force for the purpose of assisting conservation officers in the enforcement of fish and game laws and augmenting the conservation officer force in such manner as the executive director may deem appropriate. The executive director may appoint such deputy conservation officers from retired conservation officers, hatchery personnel, bio-aides and other departmental personnel and any other persons he deems necessary as deputy conservation officers. Such deputy conservation officers shall at all times be under the direction, control and supervision of the executive director or his agent and shall be subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the executive director and shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-C:69 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-C / Section 69
135-C:69 Commission Established.
Status: in_force

There is established a commission to study the delivery of behavioral crisis services to individuals with mental illness whose impairment is primarily due to intellectual disability. I. Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, the members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) Three members of the department of health and human services, one of whom is from the division of behavioral health, one of whom is from the division of long term supports and services, and one of whom is from New Hampshire hospital or a similar department facility, appointed by the commissioner. (d) One member from a community mental health center, appointed by the governor. (e) One member from a disability care area agency, appointed by the governor. (f) One member from a disability rights organization, appointed by the governor. (g) One member from a family caring for an individual with mental illness primarily caused by an intellectual disability who has experienced a behavioral crisis, appointed by the governor. II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission. III. The commission shall: (a) Study the gap in service delivery to individuals in behavioral crisis with mental illness whose impairment is primarily due to intellectual disability, created by the definition of mental illness in RSA 135-C:2, X. (b) Create a plan consisting of necessary legislation and changes in regulatory policies and procedures to address the identified service deficiency. It shall address acute crisis care needs through termination and post-discharge services and expected costs. IV. The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section. Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. V. The commission shall report its findings, including its assessment of the need to establish an acute crisis center in New Hampshire and any recommendations for proposed legislation and policy and procedures, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate president, the governor, the house clerk, the senate clerk, and the state library. The commission shall provide an interim report on or before November 1, 2025 and a final report on or before November 1, 2027.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:34 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 34
204-C:34 Personal Liability Limited.
Status: in_force

Neither the members of the board nor the executive director of the authority nor any other person executing such notes or bonds shall be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of notes or bonds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-E:13 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-E / Section 13
294-E:13 Admissibility in Evidence.
Status: in_force

In a proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:2.03 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 2.03
293-A:2.03 Incorporation.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless an effective time or delayed effective time and date are specified in accordance with RSA 293-A:1.23, the corporate existence begins when the articles of incorporation are filed. (b) The secretary of state's filing of the articles of incorporation is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by the state to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-C:1 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-C / Section 1
170-C:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship by a judicial process which will safeguard the rights and interests of all parties concerned and when it is in the best interest of the child. Implicit in this chapter is the philosophy that whenever possible family life should be strengthened and preserved, and that the parent-child relationship is to be terminated only when the adoption of that child may be contemplated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-F:32 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-F / Section 32
161-F:32 Damage Deposit.
Status: in_force

If companion animals are permitted, tenants desiring to have them as pets shall post, with the management of the building, a damage deposit which shall be a sum of money not to exceed 11/2 times the amount of a month's rent paid by the tenant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:83 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 83
659:83 Certificate of Election Blanks.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall prepare certificate of election blanks before any state general election and shall retain the appropriate blanks for his own use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 201-E:7 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 201-E / Section 7
201-E:7 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: I. The form of written notification to persons loaning property under RSA 201-E:4, V. II. Procedures for recordkeeping.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318:13-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318 / Section 13-a
318:13-a Filling of Prescriptions.
Status: in_force

No licensed pharmacist shall face non-disciplinary or disciplinary action by the pharmacy board for filling a valid prescription for an off-label use.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:27-c — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 27-c
206:27-c Powers.
Status: in_force

All members of the deputy conservation officer force shall have all powers set forth in 206:26, 206:26-a and 206:26-b; but such powers shall extend only during the period when such member is on official active duty under the direction of the executive director or his agent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 76:19-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 76 / Section 19-a
76:19-a Abatement for Brownfields Property.
Status: in_force

I. Upon application of a person who qualifies as eligible to participate in the brownfields program established under RSA 147-F, the governing body of the municipality may make an abatement of prior years' taxes and accrued interest to the applicant as it shall deem just and equitable. II. Notwithstanding RSA 76:16, I(b), an application pursuant to paragraph I may be made at any time during the year. III. Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the governing body of a municipality to grant an abatement pursuant to any other provision of law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408-E:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408-E / Section 4
408-E:4 Permissible Holders of Funding Agreements.
Status: in_force

Funding agreements may be issued to: I. Persons authorized by a state or foreign country to engage in an insurance business or to subsidiaries of such persons. II. Entities other than persons authorized to engage in an insurance business and to individuals for the purpose of funding: (a) Benefits under any employee benefit plan as defined in the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. section 1001 et seq., maintained in the United States or in a foreign country; (b) Activities of any organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or of any similar organization in any foreign country; (c) Any program of the government of the United States, the government of any state, foreign country or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality thereof; (d) Any agreement providing for one or more payments in satisfaction of a claim; (e) Any program of an institution which has assets in excess of $25,000,000; or (f) Any program of an institution for the purposes of providing collateral security for securities registered with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-G:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-G / Section 1
328-G:1 Findings and Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose acupuncture and Asian medicine to be part of their health care needs and declares that acupuncture and Asian medicine form a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety, and welfare and provides freedom of choice in health care. II. The purpose of this chapter is: (a) To provide standards for the licensing and regulation of acupuncturists in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. (b) To ensure that acupuncture and Asian medical therapies practiced by qualified persons are available to the people of New Hampshire. (c) To provide a means of identifying qualified acupuncturists.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:19-b — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 19-b
178:19-b Tobacco Vending Machine License.
Status: in_force

I. The commission may issue a tobacco vending machine license to a person engaged in the business of operating vending machines for retail sales and distribution of tobacco products in this state. II. Tobacco vending machine licensees shall register each vending machine with the commission and obtain a permit for each machine. Such permit shall be displayed on the machine, and each machine shall have a separate permit regardless of the fact that one or more machines may be owned or controlled by a single licensee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 250:3 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 250 / Section 3
250:3 Admission; Regulations.
Status: in_force

Every railroad and bus line maintaining a park or place or resort may charge a reasonable fee for admission thereto and shall prescribe suitable rules and regulations for the conduct and government thereof, which, when approved by the department of transportation in writing, and when printed copies thereof shall have been posted in and about said park or place of resort, shall be respected and obeyed by all persons entering upon said premises or frequenting the same.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-C:9 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-C / Section 9
293-C:9 Standard of Conduct for Officers.
Status: in_force

I. Each officer of a benefit corporation shall consider the interests and factors described in RSA 293-C:7 in the manner provided in that section if: (a) The officer has discretion to act with respect to a matter; and (b) It reasonably appears to the officer that the matter may have a material effect on the creation by the benefit corporation of general public benefit or a specific public benefit identified in the articles of incorporation of the benefit corporation. II. The consideration of interests and factors in the manner required by paragraph I shall not constitute a violation of RSA 293-A:8.42. III. Except as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, an officer shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for: (a) An action or inaction as an officer in the course of performing the duties of an officer under this section if the officer performed the duties of the position in compliance with RSA 293-A:8.42 and this section; or (b) Failure of the benefit corporation to pursue or create general public benefit or specific public benefit. IV. An officer shall not have a duty to a person that is a beneficiary of the general public benefit purpose or a specific public benefit purpose of a benefit corporation arising from the status of the person as a beneficiary. V. An officer who makes a business judgment in good faith fulfills the duty under this section if the officer: (a) Is not interested in the subject of the business judgment; (b) Is informed with respect to the subject of the business judgment to the extent the officer reasonably believes to be appropriate under the circumstances; and (c) Rationally believes that the business judgment is in the best interests of the benefit corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:25 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 25
485:25 Interstate Waters.
Status: in_force

To protect the purity of interstate waters used as sources of public drinking water supply by adjoining states, the commissioner is authorized, at the request of the state health department of an adjoining state, to adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the protection of the purity of the waters of any lakes, ponds, streams, and reservoirs within any specified drainage area in this state.