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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:157 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 157
265:157 Prohibited Acts.
Status: in_force

I. Operators of vehicles not a part of the funeral procession may not form a procession and have the vehicle's headlights lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this subdivision to funeral processions. No driver of a vehicle not part of the funeral procession shall drive between the vehicles comprising the funeral procession while in motion except when authorized to do so by a police officer or when such vehicle is an emergency vehicle giving an audible or visible signal. II. Operators of vehicles not part of a funeral processional shall not join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted in RSA 265:156, I. III. An operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not attempt to pass vehicles in a funeral procession on a 2-lane highway or roadway. IV. When a funeral procession is proceeding through a red signal as permitted by RSA 265:156, I, a vehicle that is not in the funeral procession may not enter the intersection, even if the vehicle is facing a green signal, unless it can do so without crossing the path of the funeral procession.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:36 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 36
207:36 Injuring Property.
Status: in_force

No person shall tear down, damage or destroy any fence, wall, lock, boat or dock, or leave open any gate or bars, or trample or destroy any crop, on land of another person, while taking, trapping, hunting, or pursuing any fish, game or fur-bearing animal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:116 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 116
304-C:116 Indemnification.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph II, and subject to such standards and restrictions, if any, as are set forth in its operating agreement, a limited liability company may, and shall have the power to, indemnify any member or manager or other person made a party to a proceeding or threatened to be made a named defendant or respondent in a proceeding because the member, manager, or other person acted on behalf of the limited liability company, against liability for a judgment, settlement, penalty, fine, including an excise tax assessed with respect to an employee benefit plan, or reasonable expenses incurred with respect to a proceeding, if: (a) The member, manager, or person conducted himself or herself in accordance with contractual good faith; and (b) The member, manager, or person reasonably believed his or her conduct was not opposed to the best interest of the limited liability company. II. A limited liability company may not indemnify a member, manager, or other person under paragraph I: (a) In connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the limited liability company in which the person was judged liable to the limited liability company; or (b) In connection with any other proceeding charging the person with a breach of the duty of loyalty, whether or not involving action on behalf of the limited liability company, in which the person was adjudged liable for the breach.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:18 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 18
33:18 Saving Clause.
Status: repealed

I. Nothing contained herein shall impair the validity of any debt properly issued by a municipality or county under authority of any general or special act so repealed hereby. II. Chapter 9, Laws of 1953, [RSA ch. 204 ], shall not be deemed repealed by this act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 202-A:13 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 202-A / Section 13
202-A:13 Discretionary Powers.
Status: in_force

The library trustees shall also have the following powers: I. To authorize the payment from library funds for the necessary expenses of library staff members attending library courses and meetings for professional advancement; II. To extend the privileges and use of the library to nonresidents upon such terms and conditions as they may prescribe; III. To deposit library funds for the purchase of books and related materials with the state treasurer to secure economies through pooling of purchasing with the state library. Such funds so deposited shall be held by the state treasurer in a separate account to be paid out upon orders of the state library. The state library shall have no control over the selection of items to be purchased by public libraries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-C:2 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-C / Section 2
294-C:2 Officer's Liability.
Status: in_force

Any of its directors or other officers or agents who shall take part in any such unauthorized increase or disposition of its capital stock, or in the distribution of the proceeds thereof, or in the issue of certificates of stock when not authorized by law, shall be severally guilty as principals of the offenses described in RSA 294-C:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 316-A:21 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 316-A / Section 21
316-A:21 Inactive List.
Status: in_force

A chiropractor licensed under this chapter and who is a resident of this state, who does not intend to engage in practice as a chiropractor, upon written notification to the office of professional licensure and certification, may be listed on an inactive list and shall not be required to renew such license biennially or pay any renewal fee as long as such chiropractor remains inactive. Any chiropractor whose name has been included in the inactive list as provided in this section shall be restored to active status by the office upon the filing of a written request with the office, accompanied by the required renewal fee, and after satisfactorily passing a competency test for which criteria have been established in rule by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:8-e — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507 / Section 8-e
507:8-e Action Against Parent for Minor's Vandalism.
Status: in_force

A parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of a minor who fails or neglects to exercise reasonable supervision and control of the conduct of such minor shall be liable in a civil action for any acts of vandalism, as defined in RSA 169-B:45, by such minor to the real or personal property of another.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-I:6 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-I / Section 6
332-I:6 Complaints; Right of Action.
Status: in_force

An aggrieved individual may bring a civil action under RSA 332-I:4 or RSA 332-I:5 and, if successful, shall be awarded special or general damages of not less than $1,000 for each violation, and costs and reasonable legal fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-C:3 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-C / Section 3
49-C:3 Wards.
Status: in_force

The city shall continue to be divided into the same number of wards as constituted at the time of the adoption of a charter hereunder, and the general laws relative to wards of cities, officers of such wards and voters, checklists, elections and jurors shall be applicable to such wards.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613:5 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613 / Section 5
613:5 Uniformity of Interpretation.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:6 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 6
243:6 Fees.
Status: in_force

The fee for recording articles of agreement in the office of the secretary of state as provided in RSA 243:5 shall be at the rate of $1 per page.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-G:8 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-G / Section 8
141-G:8 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subdivision: I. "Advanced practice registered nurse" means a registered nurse licensed by the state of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 326-B:18. II. "Applicant" means a person who applies for a testing order or on whose behalf an application for a testing order is made. III. "Bloodborne pathogens" means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). IV. "Court" means the district division of the circuit court. V. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. VI. "Healthcare provider" means all persons working in a healthcare setting who have the potential for exposure to infectious materials, including, but not limited to, body substances. VII. "Physician" means a medical practitioner licensed by the state of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 329:12. VIII. "Physician associate" means a physician associate licensed by the state of New Hampshire pursuant to RSA 328-D:2. IX. "Source individual" means any person whose blood, body fluids, tissue, or organs were specifically identified as the source of a bloodborne pathogen exposure to an applicant under this subdivision. X. "Test results" means results of an analysis conducted for the purposes referred to in this subdivision. XI. "Testing order" means an order under RSA 141-G:11, I. XII. "Unprotected exposure" includes instances of commingling of blood or other potentially infectious material of a source individual and an applicant, which is capable of transmitting a bloodborne pathogen or any other such type of exposure that may be designated by the commissioner by rule adopted under RSA 141-G:19.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:43-d — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 43-d
31:43-d Curfew Signal.
Status: in_force

Whistles which can be heard in every part of the city, town, or village shall be blown, or bells shall be rung at the appointed time, and shall be called the curfew signal, after which all children under 16 years of age shall be required to be off the street, except they are in company of a parent, guardian, or other suitable adult person.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 198:26 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 198 / Section 26
198:26 Time of Computation.
Status: in_force

As of June 30 in each year, the state board shall cause to be computed the amount of annual grants to be paid eligible districts in the succeeding fiscal year as provided herein. If the foster home is located in a pre-existing district within a cooperative district, any aid paid under this subdivision shall be credited to said pre-existing district. Any available appropriation not fully distributed among the districts in the first year of any biennium may be distributed in the second year if required to meet the formula established.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-H:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-H / Section 7
420-H:7 Approval of Forms.
Status: in_force

A policy form meeting the requirements of RSA 420-H:5, I shall be approved notwithstanding the provisions of any other laws which specify the content of policies, if the policy form provides the policyholders and claimants protection not less favorable than they would be entitled to under such laws.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 130-A:18 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 130-A / Section 18
130-A:18 Civil Suits.
Status: in_force

Owners of pre-1978 rental housing and childcare facilities shall take reasonable care to prevent exposure to, and the creation of, lead hazards. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the mere presence of a lead base substance shall not constitute negligence on the part of an owner of any dwelling. To establish negligence on the part of an owner, the plaintiff in a civil suit shall demonstrate actual injury caused by the lead base substance. Evidence of actions taken or not taken by the owner of a pre-1978 rental property or childcare facility in compliance with applicable public health laws and regulations concerning lead may be admissible evidence of reasonable care or negligence. Remedial actions taken by a property owner after a lead exposure has occurred shall not be admissible evidence for purposes of establishing liability. Evidence of a tenant's disturbance of painted surfaces containing lead paint also shall be admissible evidence. In addition, the mere presence of a lead base substance in a dwelling shall not by itself violate any warranty of habitability.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:4 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 631 / Section 4
631:4 Criminal Threatening.
Status: in_force

I. A person is guilty of criminal threatening when: (a) By physical conduct, the person purposely places or attempts to place another in fear of imminent bodily injury or physical contact; or (b) The person places any object or graffiti on the property of another with a purpose to coerce or terrorize any person; or (c) The person threatens to commit any crime against the property of another with a purpose to coerce or terrorize any person; or (d) The person threatens to commit any crime against the person of another with a purpose to terrorize any person; or (e) The person threatens to commit any crime of violence, or threatens the delivery or use of a biological or chemical substance, with a purpose to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, facility of public transportation or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of causing such fear, terror or inconvenience; or (f) The person delivers, threatens to deliver, or causes the delivery of any substance the actor knows could be perceived as a biological or chemical substance, to another person with the purpose of causing fear or terror, or in reckless disregard of causing such fear or terror. II. (a) Criminal threatening is a class B felony if the person: (1) Violates the provisions of subparagraph I(e); or (2) Uses a deadly weapon as defined in RSA 625:11, V in the violation of the provisions of subparagraph I(a), I(b), I(c), or I(d). (b) All other criminal threatening is a misdemeanor. III. (a) As used in this section, "property" has the same meaning as in RSA 637:2, I; "property of another" has the same meaning as in RSA 637:2, IV. (b) As used in this section, "terrorize" means to cause alarm, fright, or dread; the state of mind induced by the apprehension of hurt from some hostile or threatening event or manifestation. IV. A person who responds to a threat which would be considered by a reasonable person as likely to cause serious bodily injury or death to the person or to another by displaying a firearm or other means of self-defense with the intent to warn away the person making the threat shall not have committed a criminal act under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 328-J:19 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 328-J / Section 19
328-J:19 Penalties.
Status: repealed

I. The executive director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or impose probationary conditions on a license if the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the following conduct: (a) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts. (b) Engaging in unprofessional conduct pursuant to rules adopted by the executive director. (c) Having been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude or any crime which indicates that the licensee or applicant is unfit or incompetent to administer medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures or that the licensee or applicant has deceived or defrauded the public. (d) Engaging in any act or practice in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted by the executive director or aiding, abetting, or assisting any person in such a violation. (e) Committing an act or acts of malpractice, gross negligence, or incompetence in administering medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures. (f) Practicing as a person licensed to administer medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures without a current license. (g) Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public. (h) Having a license issued under this chapter revoked or suspended or other disciplinary action taken, whether in this state or another jurisdiction. (i) Being unfit or incompetent to administer medical imaging or radiation therapy services by reason of deliberate or negligent acts or omissions, regardless of whether actual injury to a patient is established. II. [Repealed.] III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:6 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 6
265:6 Persons Working on Highways; Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons, teams, vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway when a violation of any of such provisions is reasonably necessary for the completion of such work. The provisions of this chapter relative to civil liability shall apply to such persons and vehicles, and all provisions of the chapter shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. This section shall not be construed as exempting any person from the provisions of RSA 265:79-93.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:52 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 52
304-C:52 Agency Power of Members and Managers, Etc.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in paragraph III, every member is an agent of the limited liability company for the purpose of its business and internal affairs. II. The act of any member who is an agent of a limited liability company under paragraph I, including the signing of any legal document in the name of the limited liability company, shall bind the limited liability company unless: (a) The member so acting has, in fact, no authority to act for the limited liability company in the particular matter, and (b) The person with whom the member is dealing has knowledge of the fact that the member has no such authority. III. If the operating agreement provides that a limited liability company shall be managed by a manager or managers: (a) Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, no member, solely by reason of being a member, is an agent of the limited liability company; and (b) Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, every manager is an agent of the limited liability company for the purpose of its business and internal affairs. IV. The act of any manager, including the signing in the name of the limited liability company of any legal document, shall bind the limited liability company unless: (a) The manager so acting has, in fact, no authority to act for the limited liability company in the particular matter, and (b) The person with whom the manager is dealing has knowledge of the fact that the manager has no such authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:14 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 14
21-H:14 Behavior of Inmates.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish written standards regarding the behavior and responsibilities of inmates. These standards shall be made available to all such inmates and shall be considered public records. These standards shall not be considered rules subject to the provisions of RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417-B:3-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417-B / Section 3-a
417-B:3-a Nonrenewal for Filing a Claim.
Status: in_force

The nonrenewal of a homeowner's insurance policy is prohibited if the nonrenewal is based solely on the insured having filed a single valid claim within any one previous or current policy term. For policies that contain no fixed expiration date or that are issued for other than annual periods a term shall be considered each 12 month anniversary from the date of policy issuance. Inquiries about coverage on a policy do not constitute a valid claim and shall not be the basis for nonrenewals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:72 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 72
231:72 Contribution by County to Repairs.
Status: in_force

The superior court, on petition and notice to the county commissioners, may order any part of the expense of repairing a highway to be paid by the county, when the whole would be burdensome to the town, or when the county convention has recommended such order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:12-b — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 12-b
482:12-b Rights of Entry and Access.
Status: in_force

During a flood warning issued by the National Weather Service, the department shall have the right to enter on any property, public or private, for the purpose of investigating the condition, construction, or operation of any hazardous dam or associated equipment, facility, or property to take emergency actions pursuant to RSA 482:12-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 490:26-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 490 / Section 26-a
490:26-a Court Fees and Fines; Credit Card Payments.
Status: in_force

I. The supreme court shall establish by rule an equitable fee schedule for all courts in the state. II. The supreme court may establish by rule an equitable fee of not less than $25 to be added to a fine whenever a court extends the time for the payment of the fine. An equitable fee assessed by a court under this paragraph shall be paid prior to or simultaneously with the payment of the fine. III. (a) All court fees, surcharges, and fines paid into any court may be paid by credit card in lieu of cash payment. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the supreme court may, in establishing a fee schedule, establish a service charge for the acceptance of a credit card, debit card, or such other means of electronic payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3-E:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3-E / Section 2
3-E:2 Flag Code for New Hampshire.
Status: in_force

I. The United States flag code, codified at 4 U.S.C. sections 1 through 10, as amended, and the provisions of this chapter are hereby adopted as the flag code for the state of New Hampshire. The purpose of the flag code shall be to provide uniform guidelines for the display, use, and handling of the United States flag. II. In addition to occasions for display of the flag at half staff provided in the federal law: (a) The governor shall order the flag to be flown at half staff in the event of the death of any member of the armed forces who dies in combat and who is a resident of New Hampshire. The flag shall be flown at half staff the day of and the day after the service member's burial. (b) The governor shall issue a standing order that when any fallen service member is on a military reservation within the state of New Hampshire, that reservation will automatically fly the United States flag at half staff until the fallen service member is no longer within the confines of the military reservation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 618:11 — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 618 / Section 11
618:11 Procedure for Discharge.
Status: in_force

No discharge shall be granted pursuant to RSA 618:10 unless the petition shall be approved by the county attorney, or it shall appear to the court that the county attorney has been served with a copy of the petition, and that notice has been given to him of the time and place when and where the petition is to be presented to the court at least 10 days before the hearing upon the petition, and the petition, evidence and order of the court shall be filed in the office of the clerk of court.