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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52:23 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52 / Section 23
52:23 Public Water.
Status: in_force

Upon the written application of 10 percent of the registered voters in any village water district, presented to the commissioners or one of them at least 15 days before the day prescribed for an annual meeting of the district, the commissioners shall insert in their warrant for such meeting an article relative to the use of fluoride in the water system for said district, and the district clerk shall prepare a ballot for said meeting with the following question: "Shall fluoride be used in the district water system?" Beside the question shall be printed the word "yes" and the word "no" with the proper boxes for the voter to indicate his or her choice. If a majority of those voting in a water system that serves only one municipality does not approve the use of fluoride in the district water system, no fluoride shall be introduced into the district water system; or if fluoride has, prior to said vote, been so introduced, such use shall be discontinued until such time as the majority of those voting in the town approve of the use of fluoride. After such popular referendum, the commissioners shall not insert an article relative to the use of fluoride in the district water system in the warrant nor shall the district clerk prepare such a ballot for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of the last popular referendum of the district and only upon written application at that time of not less than 10 percent of the registered voters of said district. The procedure for a referendum on the use of fluoride in a village district that is part of a water system serving more than one municipality shall be the procedure in RSA 485:14-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 143-A:15 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 143-A / Section 15
143-A:15 Purchase of Uninspected Poultry and Rabbits by Licensed Restaurants.
Status: in_force

I. A licensed restaurant may purchase uninspected, processed, whole poultry or rabbits from unlicensed rabbit producers or federally exempt poultry producers who provide proof of compliance with the registration and educational requirements of this subdivision. All packaging containing uninspected poultry and rabbits shall be clearly labeled to include, but not be limited to, the following information: the name and address of the farm where the product originates and the date of slaughter. II. For at least 90 days from the date of each purchase, the licensed restaurant shall keep on file the receipt of purchase to include the product purchased, the date of purchase, the name of the producer, the name and address of the farm, and phone number. III. The licensed restaurant shall clearly label any menu item containing uninspected poultry or rabbit with the following statement: "This product has been raised and processed on a New Hampshire farm and is exempt from state and federal inspection."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-C:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-C / Section 10
141-C:10 Disclosure; Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

I. Any protected health information provided to or acquired by the department under this chapter shall be released only with the informed, written consent of the individual or to those authorized persons having a legitimate need to acquire or use the information and then only so much of the information as is necessary for such persons to provide care and treatment to the individual who is the subject of the protected health information, investigate the causes of disease transmission in the particular case, or control the spread of the disease among the public. Any release of information under this section without the informed, written consent of the individual shall be conditioned upon the protected health information remaining confidential. II. Analyses and compilations of data which do not disclose protected health information shall be available to the public under RSA 91-A. III. The physician-patient privilege shall not apply to information required to be reported or provided to the commissioner under this chapter. IV. The department shall acquire and retain only the minimum amount of information, specimens, and samples relating to individuals necessary to carry out its obligations under this chapter. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the types of information, specimens, and samples to be acquired and the length of time such information, specimens, and samples shall be retained before being destroyed. Any genetic testing of specimens and samples shall be limited to the viruses, bacteria, fungi, or other micro-organisms therein. V. The department may share information with town and city health officers acting in accordance with their duties under RSA 141-C:5, provided the health officer has signed a confidentiality agreement at the time of his or her appointment under RSA 128 and has presented proof of successful completion of training on adherence to applicable confidentiality and security laws and regulations required when assisting the department of health and human services under RSA 141-C:5. All sharing of confidential information under this section shall be in accordance with this section and pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.512(b).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-E:22 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-E / Section 22
135-E:22 Rules.
Status: in_force

The department of health and human services, in consultation with the department, shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The designation of secure facilities for sexually violent predators who are subject to involuntary commitment under this chapter. II. The components of the basic treatment plan for all committed persons under this chapter. III. Procedures to be followed by members of the multidisciplinary teams when assessing and evaluating persons subject to this chapter. IV. Education and training requirements for members of the multidisciplinary teams and professionals who assess and evaluate persons under this chapter. V. The protocol for informing a person that he or she is being evaluated to determine whether he or she is a sexually violent predator under this chapter. Such protocol shall include procedures for informing the person of the right to refuse to participate in a personal interview with the multidisciplinary team or members thereof, the right to consult with counsel prior to participating in such an interview, and the right to have counsel appointed if the person is indigent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311-B:12 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311-B / Section 12
311-B:12 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of RSA 311-B:4, I and not exempt under RSA 311-B:13 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-A:24 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-A / Section 24
541-A:24 Declaratory Judgment on Validity or Applicability of Rules.
Status: in_force

The validity or applicability of a rule, including the enforcement of an expired rule by an agency, may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in the Merrimack county superior court if it is alleged that the rule, or its threatened application, interferes with or impairs, or threatens to interfere with or impair, the legal rights or privileges of the plaintiff, or if the agency is enforcing an expired rule contrary to RSA 541-A:22, I and II, including the levying of fines or assessment of fees. The agency shall be made a party to the action. The plaintiff shall give notice of the action to the office of legislative services, division of administrative rules, at the time of filing. A declaratory judgment may be rendered whether or not the plaintiff has requested the agency to pass upon the validity or applicability of the rule in question. The court shall have the authority to levy a financial penalty upon the agency, including the payment of plaintiff's attorney's fees and, if the agency enforced an expired rule, the reimbursement of fines or fees collected by the agency from the plaintiff under that expired rule. Upon receiving a declaratory judgment, the respondent agency or department shall also file a copy of that judgment with the office of legislative services, division of administrative rules.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 403-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 403-B / Section 7
403-B:7 Officers and Directors.
Status: in_force

The directors and officers of the insurer shall serve until the directors and officers of the stock insurance company have been duly elected and qualified pursuant to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the stock insurance company.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:98 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 98
259:98 Semi-trailer.
Status: in_force

"Semi-trailer" shall mean a vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a self-propelled vehicle that a considerable part of its own weight or that of its load rests upon and is carried by the towing vehicle, and not including a pair or set of wheels commonly used as an implement for other purposes than transportation, provided, however, that the word "semi-trailer" shall not include any vehicle as described in this section if used exclusively for agricultural purposes unless said vehicle be of the type constructed specifically to be towed by a tractor-type truck.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564:17 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564 / Section 17
564:17 Purchase of Fractional Part.
Status: in_force

When a trust estate is seized of an undivided fractional part of real estate the judge, upon petition of the trustee, notice and hearing, may authorize the trustee to purchase any other undivided fractional part of such real estate when it will be conducive to the interests of the trust estate to do so; and when the trustee shall be so authorized he may make the purchase and use the funds of the trust to pay the purchase money.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-D:14 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-D / Section 14
464-D:14 Reporting of Abuse and Neglect.
Status: in_force

I. If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that the principal has been abused, neglected, or financially exploited by the supporter, the person shall promptly report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the commissioner of health and human services or the commissioner's authorized representative in accordance with RSA 161-F. II. Nothing in this section shall be construed as eliminating or limiting a person's requirement to report under any other statute or regulation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-D:13 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-D / Section 13
374-D:13 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 93-B:3 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 93-B / Section 3
93-B:3 Amount of Coverage.
Status: in_force

The department of administrative services, division of procurement and support services shall purchase such blanket bond or bonds as required under this chapter or as otherwise specified by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 641:3 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 641 / Section 3
641:3 Unsworn Falsification.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (a) He or she makes a written or electronic false statement which he or she does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing a notification authorized by law to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable; or (b) With a purpose to deceive a public servant in the performance of his or her official function, he or she: (1) Makes any written or electronic false statement which he or she does not believe to be true; or (2) Knowingly creates a false impression in a written application for any pecuniary or other benefit by omitting information necessary to prevent statements therein from being misleading; or (3) Submits or invites reliance on any writing which he or she knows to be lacking in authenticity; or (4) Submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he or she knows to be false. II. No person shall be guilty under this section if he or she retracts the falsification before it becomes manifest that the falsification was or would be exposed. III. A form adopted by a state agency pursuant to RSA 541-A, or in use by a state agency prior to January 1, 2016, containing a notification that false statements made therein are punishable under this section shall be considered authorized by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:37 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 37
158:37 Use of Molotov Cocktail; Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever makes, sells, uses or has in his possession or under his control a bottle or other breakable container containing a flammable liquid into which has been fixed or placed a wick or similar device, and which bottle or container when ignited and thrown will cause a fire or explosion, shall be subject to the following penalty: I. If the offense occurs prior to November 1, 1973, he shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 21/2 years, or both. II. If the offense occurs on or after November 1, 1973, he shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a Class B felony, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony. The provisions of this section shall not apply to flares, lanterns, fireworks or other such devices used for signal or illumination purposes, or items used for any other lawful purpose.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:17 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 17
158:17 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall knowingly violate, or cause to be violated, any provision of this subdivision, or any regulation made by the commissioner of transportation in pursuance thereof, shall, except as otherwise provided, be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:31 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 31
126-A:31 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt such rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as the commissioner deems reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-CC:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-CC / Section 1
126-CC:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. II. "Department" means the department of health and human services. III. "Program" means the wholesale prescription drug importation program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:18 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 18
178:18 Combination License.
Status: in_force

I. Off-premises licenses shall be issued only for grocery and drug stores. Such licenses shall authorize the licensees to sell fortified wine, table wine, beverages, and specialty beverages for consumption only off the premises designated in the licenses and not to other licensees for resale. Such sale shall be made only in the immediate container in which the beverage, specialty beverage, wine, or fortified wine was received by the off-premises combination licensee; except that in the case of the holder of a wholesale distributor license, beverages and specialty beverages may be sold only in such barrels, bottles, or other containers as the commission may by rule prescribe. Off-premises licenses may also authorize the licensee to sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes. There shall be no restriction on the number of combination licenses held by any person. The license shall authorize the licensee to transport and deliver beverages, specialty beverages, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and table or fortified wines ordered from and sold by the licensee in vehicles operated under the licensee's control or an employee's control. II. All sales of tobacco, e-cigarettes, beverages, fortified wines, and table wine shall be recorded on cash registers. No additional registers shall be added during the remainder of the year without prior approval of the commission. No rebate shall be allowed for cash registers discontinued during the license year. III. The commission may suspend the tobacco, e-cigarettes, or alcohol sales portion of the license separately under the provisions of RSA 179:57; any revocation shall revoke the entire license. IV. The fee for a combination license shall be as determined in RSA 178:29, II(b).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-C:6 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-C / Section 6
310-C:6 Examination Requirements.
Status: in_force

An original certification as a certified assessor supervisor may be issued to any person who has demonstrated through a written examination process that he or she meets the minimum requirements established by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-L:17 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-L / Section 17
162-L:17 Procedures for Administration.
Status: in_force

I. All funds allocated to the state under the federal act, except for an amount not exceeding the maximum allowable under the federal act available to the state for administrative costs, shall be allocated to eligible municipalities. II. All municipalities shall be eligible to apply for and receive funds under this subdivision except for entitlement municipalities. III. The allocation system shall be competitive and shall provide the opportunity for any eligible municipality to compete for funding for community development projects. IV. The authority shall solicit applications from eligible municipalities. Any eligible municipality desiring to receive funds under this subdivision shall complete and submit an application in accordance with the rules adopted by the authority. V. The authority shall evaluate the relative merits of the applications based on the rules, criteria, and procedures adopted by the authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-A:1 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-A / Section 1
287-A:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Raffle" means a lottery in which each participant buys a ticket for an article or articles put up as a prize with the winner being determined by a random drawing. II. "Charitable organization" means the following: (a) Any person or entity that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a tax exempt organization pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as that section now exists or may hereafter be amended; or (b) Any other person or entity that is or holds itself out to be established, in whole or in part, for any benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, educational, humane, scientific, public health, environmental conservation, civic, social, sporting, recreational, or other charitable purpose which has been in existence for at least 2 years, or political committee or political party which has been in existence for at least 2 years, or any person who in any manner employs a charitable appeal as the basis of any solicitation or an appeal that suggests that there is a charitable purpose to any solicitation. "Charitable organization" is not limited to those organizations to which contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. III. "50/50 raffle" means a raffle conducted by a charitable organization whereby moneys collected by sale of raffle tickets are split evenly between the prize winner or winners and the charitable organization after the raffle drawing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:1 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 1
197:1 Annual.
Status: in_force

A meeting of every school district shall be held annually between March 1 and March 25, inclusive, or in accordance with RSA 40:13 if that provision is adopted in the district, for raising and appropriating money for the support of schools for the fiscal year beginning the next July 1, for the transaction of other district business and, in those districts not electing their district officers at town meeting, for the choice of district officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 249:17 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 249 / Section 17
249:17 Assistance.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation may require the assistance of the department of natural and cultural resources and the director of the division of forests and lands in furnishing information pertinent to carrying out RSA 249:16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 460:3 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 460 / Section 3
460:3 Antenuptial Debts.
Status: in_force

Marriage shall not render the husband liable for the debts contracted by his wife prior to their marriage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-A:8 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-A / Section 8
78-A:8 Returns and Payment.
Status: in_force

I. Every operator shall, on or before the fifteenth day of the calendar month following the collection of taxes imposed by this chapter, file a return reporting the results of the preceding month to the commissioner of revenue administration. This return shall be filed even though no tax may be due. Returns may be filed by mail or electronically. If such operator has been granted permission to make other than monthly filings, as provided in RSA 78-A:9, II(b), the operator shall make a return in accordance with the return schedule permitted by the department of revenue administration, even though no tax may be due. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form of such return and the data which it shall contain. All electronically filed returns shall contain an electronic authorization by the operator or an authorized representative subject to the pains and penalties of perjury. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to the method of electronic authorization. II. The taxes collected by every operator shall be paid to the state on or before the fifteenth day of the calendar month following their collection. The operator may deduct from the taxes collected the compensation allowed by RSA 78-A:7, III, and remit the net taxes by electronic funds transfer to the commissioner of revenue administration. III. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, returns and remittances due under this chapter shall be considered timely only if received by the department of revenue administration on or before the fifteenth day of the calendar month in which they were due. If this due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the returns and remittances due under this chapter shall be filed no later than the next business day. IV. An operator shall receive notification of a successful filing and a confirmation number which shall serve as proof of filing. V. Any operator that does not choose to file electronically shall forfeit any amounts retained pursuant to RSA 78-A:7, III to the department to offset the costs of manual paper filing. The forfeiture shall be waived for any business with under $25,000 in meals and rooms taxable revenue in the prior calendar year.