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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 318-B:2-b — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 318-B / Section 2-b
318-B:2-b Counterfeit Drugs; Affirmative Defense.
Status: in_force

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under RSA 318-B:2, I-a that the actor is: I. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse who sells, dispenses, or prescribes a substance which he represents to be or contain a controlled drug, but which in fact neither is nor contains a controlled drug, to a patient under his care for a bona fide therapeutic purpose; or II. A pharmacist who sells or dispenses a substance which he represents to be or contain a controlled drug, but which in fact neither is nor contains a controlled drug, to a person at the direction of and upon the written prescription of an attending physician or advanced practice registered nurse, provided any written prescription is properly executed, dated, and signed by the person prescribing on the day when issued and bears the full name and address of the patient for whom the drug is dispensed; or III. A nurse or intern who, at the explicit direction of and under the supervision of an attending physician, administers a substance which he represents to be or contain a controlled drug, but which in fact neither is nor contains a controlled drug, to a patient for a bona fide therapeutic purpose; or IV. An advanced emergency medical care provider who, upon receipt directly or by phone or by radio or by other communication medium of directions to do so from the supervising physician or an emergency/trauma advanced practice registered nurse, administers a substance which he represents to be or to contain a controlled drug, but which in fact neither is nor contains a controlled drug, to a patient for a bona fide therapeutic purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143 / Section 8
143:8 Disposal of Fines.
Status: in_force

All fines collected for the violation of RSA 143 shall be paid to the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 552:6 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 552 / Section 6
552:6 Proof, Common Form.
Status: in_force

If the probate of a will is not contested the judge may allow and approve it in common form, upon the testimony of one of the subscribing witnesses, though the others are living and within process of the court, or upon the assent of the surviving spouse, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and, in the case of an unnamed charitable interest, the assent of the director of charitable trusts, without the need for a witness to appear.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 77-E:6 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 77-E / Section 6
77-E:6 Payments Due With Returns.
Status: in_force

I. All business enterprises required under RSA 77-E:5, II to make payments of estimated tax shall make such payments in installments as follows: 25 percent is due and payable on the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the subsequent taxable year; 25 percent is due and payable on the fifteenth day of the sixth month of the subsequent taxable year; 25 percent is due and payable on the fifteenth day of the ninth month of the subsequent taxable year; and 25 percent is due and payable on the fifteenth day of the twelfth month of the subsequent taxable year. II. If the return required by RSA 77-E:5, I shows an amount to be due, such amount is due and payable on the prescribed payment date. If such return shows an overpayment of the tax due, the commissioner shall refund or credit the overpayment to the business enterprise in accordance with RSA 21-J:28-a, except that: (a) For taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2022 a credit shall only be allowed in an amount up to 500 percent of the total tax liability for the taxable period and the remainder of the overpayment shall be refunded; (b) For taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2029 a credit shall only be allowed in an amount up to 250 percent of the total tax liability for the taxable period and the remainder of the overpayment shall be refunded; and (c) For taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2031 a credit shall only be allowed in an amount up to 100 percent of the total tax liability for the taxable period and the remainder of the overpayment shall be refunded.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:52 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 52
622:52 Conduct of Hearings for Commitment, Detention, or Parole.
Status: in_force

Whenever provisions of this chapter relative to the commitment, detention, or parole of the mentally ill by criminal proceedings require that a hearing be conducted by the superior court, such hearing shall be ordered in accordance with the following requirements: I. Such person shall have the right to be represented by counsel and shall have the right to present independent testimony. The court shall appoint counsel for such person whom it finds to be indigent and who is not represented by counsel, unless such person refuses the appointment of counsel. II. The court may provide an independent medical examination for such indigent person upon the request of his counsel or upon his own request if he is not represented by counsel. III. The person shall be allowed not less than 2 days after the appearance of his counsel in which to prepare his case and a hearing shall be conducted forthwith after such period unless counsel requests a delay. IV. Notice of the time and place of hearing shall be furnished by the court to the commissioner, the person, his counsel, and his nearest relative or guardian. V. The person or the commissioner may request either an open or a closed hearing and the court in its discretion may grant such a request.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 11
407:11 Policy Value.
Status: in_force

I. If a building insured for a specified amount, whether under a separate policy or under a policy also covering other buildings, is totally destroyed by fire or lightning without criminal fault on the part of the insured or his assignee, the sum for which such building is insured shall be taken to be the value of the insured's interest therein unless overinsurance thereon was fraudulently obtained. II. If an insured building is only partially destroyed by fire or lightning, the insured shall be entitled to the actual loss sustained not exceeding the sum insured. III. Nothing contained in paragraphs I and II of this section shall be construed as prohibiting the use of coinsurance, or agreed amount. IV. When a building is insured not for a specified amount but under a blanket form with one amount covering 2 or more buildings or one or more buildings and personal property, the provisions of paragraph I of this section shall not apply.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 3
420-B:3 Application for Certificate of Authority.
Status: in_force

Each application for a certificate of authority shall be verified by an officer or authorized representative of the applicant and shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner, containing such information as the commissioner may require.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-F:15 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-F / Section 15
147-F:15 Restrictions on Future Property Use.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall require the imposition of controls on the use of the property as necessary to protect human health and the environment during and after implementation of the remedial action plan. II. The department may require the imposition or maintenance of some or all of the following controls or use restrictions without limiting state authority to implement other appropriate controls: (a) Use limitations required by risk-based exposure criteria used in developing the remedial action plan. (b) Prohibitions against physical changes to the property. (c) Obligations to install and/or maintain protective barriers that control remaining sources of contamination. (d) Necessary restrictions on groundwater use and requirements for the provision of alternative water supplies. III. The department shall include all use restrictions imposed on the property in the notice of approved remedial action plan in accordance with RSA 147-F:12, V(a). IV. The department may remove or modify use restrictions independently of the property owner by filing a release or modification of the restrictions in chain of title for the property. Any modification under this paragraph which would result in an increased restriction on the use of the property shall be based on a determination by the department that such a modification is necessary to protect human health or the environment. Before removing or modifying such use restrictions, the department shall consult with the department of health and human services and, at least 30 days prior to the filing of a release or modification of restriction, the department shall notify the owner and each mortgagee of record at their last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the impending release or modification of the restrictions. For the purposes of this paragraph, any mortgagee whose mortgage was recorded in the office of the register of deeds at least 30 days prior to the mailing of the notice shall be entitled to notice. The department shall comply with the public participation requirements of RSA 147-F:12, I. The property owner, the program participant if other than the owner, and any mortgagee entitled to notice who is aggrieved by a decision to remove or modify a use restriction may appeal such decision to the commissioner of the department, whose decision shall be final.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511:13 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511 / Section 13
511:13 Relief.
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to render an account, or a true account, may be relieved upon a bill in equity, whenever it shall appear that such failure was caused by fraud, accident, mistake or misfortune, and that such relief would be just and equitable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:1 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 1
508:1 Limitation of Chapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to cases in which a different time is limited by statute.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490-F:18 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490-F / Section 18
490-F:18 Statutory References.
Status: in_force

During the implementation of the circuit court, references in statutes involving the jurisdiction of the circuit court to the probate or district courts or to the judicial branch family division shall be deemed to include the circuit court. Following the full implementation of the circuit court, those references shall be deemed to be to the New Hampshire circuit court where it has exclusive jurisdiction of a subject matter and to the superior court and circuit court where the circuit court has concurrent jurisdiction with the superior court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-E:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-E / Section 4
169-E:4 Cooperation With Other Agencies.
Status: in_force

I. Upon request, law enforcement agencies in this state shall cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in their investigations of missing child cases. II. The information in any missing child report made to a law enforcement agency shall be made available, upon request, to law enforcement personnel of this state, other states, and the federal government when the law enforcement personnel indicate that the request is to aid in identifying or locating a missing child or the possible identification of a deceased minor who, upon discovery, cannot be identified.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-B:14 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-B / Section 14
404-B:14 Examination of the Association.
Status: in_force

The association shall be subject to examination and regulation by the commissioner. The board of directors shall submit, not later than March 30 of each year, a financial report for the preceding calendar year in a form approved by the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:27-a — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 27-a
422:27-a Roadable Aircraft in Operation on Public Roadways.
Status: in_force

I. All roadable aircraft shall be considered motor vehicles while in operation on the roadways of the state and shall comply with the provisions of RSA 265. II. The operation of roadable aircraft shall be subject to restrictions placed upon the use of public roadways by rules adopted by the department of safety. III. All roadable aircraft shall be required to take off and land from a suitable airstrip and shall be prohibited from taking off and landing from any public roadway, unless under conditions of an emergency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 457:32 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 457 / Section 32
457:32 Special Commission.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state may issue a special license to an ordained or non-ordained minister residing out of the state, or to an individual residing out of state who is authorized or licensed by law to perform marriages in such individual's state of residence, authorizing him or her in a special case to marry a couple within the state. In the case of an individual residing out of state who is authorized or licensed by law to perform marriages in such individual's state of residence, the secretary of state may require the submission of a copy of a valid commission or other indicia of authority to marry in the individual's state of residence as proof of existence of that authority. The names and residences of the couple proposed to be married in such special case shall be stated in the license, and no power shall be conferred to marry any other parties than those named therein. The fee for such license shall be $25. The secretary of state shall keep a permanent record of all such special licenses, which record shall contain the names and residences of the couple to be married and the name and residence of the minister to whom the license is issued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 40:4-e — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 40 / Section 4-e
40:4-e Use of Ballot for Town Meeting Articles.
Status: in_force

No question submitted to voters at a town meeting or election pursuant to RSA 39:3-d shall be submitted by use of a question printed on the official ballot unless that form of submission is specifically authorized or required by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 594:2 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 594 / Section 2
594:2 Questioning and Detaining Suspects.
Status: in_force

A peace officer may stop any person whom the officer has reason to suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime. An officer may request the person's name and address, but the officer shall not arrest the person based solely on the person's refusal to provide such information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 663:3 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 663 / Section 3
663:3 Form of Ballot.
Status: in_force

The following words shall be printed above the constitutional amendment questions on all ballots containing such questions: "Questions Relating to Constitutional Amendments Proposed by the Convention to Revise the Constitution" or "Questions Relating to Constitutional Amendments Proposed by the Legislature to Revise the Constitution," whichever is appropriate. A constitutional question shall include, in the text of the question, the text of the article of the constitution as it is proposed to be amended, and the results of the vote taken on ordering the proposed amendment to third reading in both the senate and the house of representatives or at the constitutional convention, whichever is appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-A:2 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-A / Section 2
125-A:2 Copies to be Sent.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall send authenticated copies of this chapter to the governor of each of the other 2 states party to this compact.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 408:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 408 / Section 7
408:7 Intent to Defraud.
Status: in_force

If it appears that the life insurance policy or annuity contract was procured with the intent and effect of defrauding creditors of the person procuring the same, the party receiving the money secured by the policy shall be liable to such creditors for the amount of all premiums paid for such insurance with interest thereon. The company issuing the policy shall be discharged of all liability thereon by payment of its proceeds in accordance with its terms, unless before such payment, the company shall have written notice, by or on behalf of a creditor, of a claim to recover for certain premiums paid in fraud of creditors with the certification of the amount claimed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-C:20-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-C / Section 20-a
200-C:20-a National Level and State Level Examination Fee; Revolving Fund Established.
Status: in_force

I. Interpreters seeking to be licensed under RSA 326-I who are required to be examined by the department of education shall be charged a fee for the national level or state level examination by the department of education, as appropriate. The state board of education shall establish, pursuant to RSA 541-A, a fee schedule for such purpose. The administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, shall assess and collect such fees. II. The administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, shall establish a revolving fund into which shall be deposited fees collected under paragraph I. The revolving fund shall be nonlapsing. The commissioner of education, with approval of the governor and council, is authorized to use moneys from the revolving fund for the purposes of funding the program as provided in this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 277-A:6 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 277-A / Section 6
277-A:6 Employees' Rights if Information Not Provided.
Status: in_force

Any employee who requests information about a toxic substance required pursuant to RSA 277-A:5, III may, if he does not receive such information within 5 working days, refuse to work with such substance until such time as the employer provides him with such information.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 109:11 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 109 / Section 11
109:11 Recall From Service Outside of a Municipality.
Status: in_force

If, while any fire-fighting personnel or equipment pertaining to a New Hampshire municipality is engaged in rendering emergency fire assistance upon call in another municipality within the state, a fire emergency develops within the municipality to which the assisting fire-fighting personnel and equipment pertain, the chief executive officer of such municipality shall determine whether such personnel and equipment shall be recalled in order to meet the local fire emergency. Upon the recall order issued by such chief executive officer of the assisting municipality, the personnel and equipment shall forthwith return to their normal stations or to the place specified in such recall order. The decision of the chief executive officer of the assisting municipality, made under the emergency conditions contemplated by this chapter, shall supersede any agreements or arrangements for mutual assistance entered into as provided in RSA 109:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:53-g — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 53-g
546-B:53-g Recognition and Enforcement of Registered Convention Support Order.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph II, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered Convention support order. II. The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered Convention support order: (a) Recognition and enforcement of the order is manifestly incompatible with public policy, including the failure of the issuing tribunal to observe minimum standards of due process, which include notice and an opportunity to be heard; (b) The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction consistent with RSA 546-B:3; (c) The order is not enforceable in the issuing country; (d) The order was obtained by fraud in connection with a matter of procedure; (e) A record transmitted in accordance with RSA 546-B:53-e lacks authenticity or integrity; (f) A proceeding between the same parties and having the same purpose is pending before a tribunal of this state and that proceeding was the first to be filed; (g) The order is incompatible with a more recent support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose if the more recent support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this state; (h) Payment, to the extent alleged arrears have been paid in whole or in part; (i) In a case in which the respondent neither appeared nor was represented in the proceeding in the issuing foreign country: (1) If the law of that country provides for prior notice of proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard; or (2) If the law of that country does not provide for prior notice of the proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal; or (j) The order was made in violation of RSA 546-B:53-j. III. If a tribunal of this state does not recognize a Convention support order under subparagraph II (b), (d), or (i): (a) The tribunal may not dismiss the proceeding without allowing a reasonable time for a party to request the establishment of a new Convention support order; and (b) The department of health and human services shall take all appropriate measures to request a child support order for the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement was received under RSA 546-B:53-c.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:2-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 2-b
41:2-b Three-Year Term; Tax Collector.
Status: repealed

I. At any annual town meeting under an article in the warrant, the voters may vote to determine if they are in favor of having a 3-year term for a tax collector. The governing body shall determine whether the vote will be by official ballot or by special ballot. If the town has adopted an official ballot and the governing body decides such vote will be by official ballot, the clerk shall cause the following question to be printed on said ballot: "Are you in favor of changing the term of the tax collector from one year to 3 years, beginning with the term of the tax collector to be elected at next year's regular town meeting?" Said question shall be printed in the form prescribed by RSA 656:13. If the town has not adopted an official ballot or the governing body decides such vote will be by special ballot, the clerk shall cause the same question to be printed upon special ballots which shall be used to determine the vote of the town. If a majority of those voting on the question vote in favor of a 3-year term, at the next annual meeting after the vote of approval, the town shall elect a tax collector for the 3-year term. II. After a 3-year term for tax collector has been established, at any subsequent annual town meeting, under an article in the warrant, the voters may vote to determine if they are in favor of continuing to have a 3-year term for the tax collector. The governing body shall determine whether the vote shall be by official ballot or by special ballot. If the town has adopted an official ballot and the governing body decides such vote will be by official ballot, the clerk shall cause the following question to be printed on said ballot: "Are you in favor of changing the term of the tax collector from 3 years to one year, beginning at the end of the 3-year term of the tax collector elected this year (last year or 2 years ago)?" Said question shall be printed in the form prescribed by RSA 656:13. If the town has not adopted an official ballot or the governing body decides such vote will be by special ballot, the clerk shall cause the same question to be printed upon special ballots which shall be used during the open, business session of the town meeting to determine the vote of the town. If a majority of those voting on the question do not vote in favor of continuing the 3-year term, then at the subsequent annual town meeting occurring at the completion of the most recently elected tax collector's 3-year term, the voters shall elect a tax collector for a one-year term as provided by RSA 41:2. III. [Repealed.]