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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 239:1 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 239 / Section 1
239:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "COAST" means the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation. II. "Directors" means the COAST board of directors. III. "Mass transportation" means all real and personal property, of whatever nature, and rights used or useful for the transportation of passengers for hire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:59 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 59
179:59 Prosecutions.
Status: in_force

The commission shall appoint liquor investigators whose primary function shall be the proper prosecution of this title. The liquor investigators shall have statewide jurisdiction, with reference to enforcement of all laws either in cooperation with, or independently of, the officers of any county or town. The commission shall have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of all liquor and beverage laws upon premises where liquor and beverages are lawfully sold, stored, distributed, or manufactured. Any person violating the provisions of any law may be prosecuted by the commission or any of its investigators as provided in this section, or by county or city attorneys, or by sheriffs or their deputies, or by police officials of towns.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 676:7 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 676 / Section 7
676:7 Public Hearing; Notice.
Status: in_force

I. Prior to exercising its appeals powers, the board of adjustment shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be given as follows: (a) The appellant and every abutter and holder of conservation, preservation, or agricultural preservation restrictions shall be notified of the hearing by verified mail, as defined in RSA 21:53, stating the time and place of the hearing, and such notice shall be given not less than 5 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal. The board shall hear all abutters and holders of conservation, preservation, or agricultural preservation restrictions desiring to submit testimony and all nonabutters who can demonstrate that they are affected directly by the proposal under consideration. The board may hear such other persons as it deems appropriate. (b) A public notice of the hearing shall be placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the area not less than 5 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the appeal. II. The public hearing shall be held within 45 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal. III. Any party may appear in person or by the party's agent or attorney at the hearing of an appeal. IV. The cost of notice, whether mailed, posted, or published, shall be paid in advance by the applicant. Failure to pay such costs shall constitute valid grounds for the board to terminate further consideration and to deny the appeal without public hearing. V. If the board of adjustment finds that it cannot conclude the public hearing within the time available, it may vote to continue the hearing to a specified time and place with no additional notice required.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 1
72:1 Persons Liable.
Status: in_force

On April 1 a tax of $10, to be known as the "resident tax," shall be assessed on every inhabitant of the state from 18 to 65 years of age whether a citizen of the United States or an alien, except assisted persons, insane persons, the surviving spouse of any veteran who served in the armed forces of the United States in any wars, conflicts or armed conflicts in which it has been engaged, the surviving spouse of any citizen who served in the armed forces of any country allied with the United States in any of the wars, conflicts or armed conflicts as defined in RSA 72:28 and RSA 72:32, and others exempt by special provisions of law. The exception provided for a surviving spouse under this section shall be in the form of a tax credit to be deducted from the surviving spouse's tax bill. Any person, unless otherwise exempted by this section, who becomes an inhabitant of the state after April 1 and prior to December 1 of any year shall be assessed the resident tax.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:9 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 9
228:9 Diversion of Funds.
Status: in_force

Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize or permit directly or indirectly the diversion or expenditure of highway funds for any purpose prohibited by constitutional or legislative limitation of the state or of the United States.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-G:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-G / Section 7
141-G:7 Immunity From Civil Liability.
Status: in_force

No facility licensed under RSA 151 or agent, employee, administrator, physician, official, other representative of such facility, or emergency response/public safety worker shall be held jointly or severally liable, either as a facility or personally, for reporting as required under this chapter, if such report was made in good faith and was in accordance with the confidentiality procedures of the facility and RSA 141-F. All such parties who have acted in good faith shall have total immunity from civil or criminal liability for any act performed in the fulfillment of the duties imposed by this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:7 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 7
431:7 Inspection, Sampling, and Analysis.
Status: in_force

I. It shall be the duty of the commissioner to sample, inspect, make analyses of, and test fertilizers distributed within this state at any time and place and to such an extent as the commissioner may deem necessary to determine whether such fertilizers are in compliance with the provisions of this subdivision. The commissioner is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to access fertilizer subject to provisions of this subdivision and the rules adopted pursuant to it, and the records relating to their distribution and storage. II. The methods of sampling and analysis shall be those adopted by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). In cases not covered by such methods, or in cases where methods are available in which improved applicability has been demonstrated, the commissioner may adopt by rule such appropriate methods from other sources. III. The commissioner, in determining for administrative purposes whether any fertilizer is deficient in plant food, shall be guided solely by the official sample as defined in RSA 431:3, and obtained and analyzed as provided for in paragraph II of this section. IV. The results of official analysis of fertilizers and portions of official samples shall be distributed by the commissioner as provided by rule. Official samples establishing a penalty for nutrient deficiency shall be retained for a minimum of 90 days from issuance of a deficiency report.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 112:2 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 112 / Section 2
112:2 Acting Heads of Departments.
Status: in_force

In case the head of any state department or institution, or a member of any state agency, board or commission, except a per diem or uncompensated member, has entered or is ordered into or enlists in the armed forces of the United States in connection with the strengthening of the national defense in an emergency, the governor, with the approval of the council, may appoint an acting head or member who shall have all the powers, perform all the duties and assume all the responsibilities of the person for whom he is acting, except that the supreme court may appoint any such acting members of the board of tax and land appeals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-H:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-H / Section 4
170-H:4 Duties; Juvenile Parole Board.
Status: in_force

The juvenile parole board shall: I. Be responsible for paroling delinquents from facilities under the supervision of the commissioner, subject to the applicable provisions of this chapter. II. Have legal custody of all delinquents released on parole until they receive their discharge or are recommitted to the custody of the commissioner. III. Adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) The parole process, including the conduct of parole hearings; (b) Criteria used to evaluate prospective parolees; (c) Conditions for the conduct of parolees; (d) Procedures for revocation of parole; (e) Conditions under which the department may return a parolee to a secure facility pending action by the board; and (f) Procedures for providing effective notice to children subject to parole revocation proceedings of the right to counsel, for determining if a waiver of the right to counsel by a child is knowing, voluntary, and intelligent, and for the accurate determination of the existence of a disability which would interfere with a child's ability to understand the proceedings, make decisions, or otherwise handle the proceedings without the assistance of counsel.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 104:22 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 104 / Section 22
104:22 Trusteed Funds.
Status: in_force

Whenever an officer is trusteed for such money, and refuses to pay the same to the creditor upon his tendering to the officer a bond, with sufficient sureties, to repay so much thereof as may be held by the trustee process, with costs, the officer shall be liable for interest thereon from the time of tendering the bond.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.61 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.61
293-A:8.61 Judicial Action.
Status: in_force

(a) A transaction effected or proposed to be effected by the corporation (or by an entity controlled by the corporation) may not be the subject of equitable relief, or give rise to an award of damages or other sanctions against a director of the corporation, in a proceeding by a shareholder or by or in the right of the corporation, on the ground that the director has an interest respecting the transaction, if it is not a director's conflicting interest transaction. (b) A director's conflicting interest transaction may not be the subject of equitable relief, or give rise to an award of damages or other sanctions against a director of the corporation, in a proceeding by a shareholder or by or in the right of the corporation, on the ground that the director has an interest respecting the transaction, if: (1) directors' action respecting the transaction was taken in compliance with RSA 293-A:8.62 at any time; or (2) shareholders' action respecting the transaction was taken in compliance with RSA 293-A:8.63 at any time; or (3) the transaction, judged according to the circumstances at the relevant time, is established to have been fair to the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-J:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-J / Section 2
19-J:2 Council Established.
Status: in_force

There is established the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities which shall promote the inclusion, integration, productivity, independence, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire, and carry out the requirements of Subtitle B of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (hereinafter known as the "DD Act"), 42 U.S.C. sections 15021 through 15029, and subsequent amendments thereto. The council may receive, administer, and expend any funds that may be available under this federal act, or from any other sources public or private, to serve as the designated state agency pursuant to the DD Act and to enter into contracts for the purposes of its program.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:51 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 51
21:51 Petition.
Status: in_force

The word "petition" when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:16 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 16
169-B:16 Adjudicatory Hearing.
Status: in_force

I. An adjudicatory hearing under this chapter shall be conducted by the court, separate from the trial of criminal cases. II. Following arraignment, the court shall proceed to hear the case in accordance with the due process rights afforded a minor charged with delinquency. The prosecution shall present witnesses to testify in support of the petition and any other evidence necessary to support the petition. The minor shall have the right to present evidence and witnesses on behalf of the minor and to cross-examine adverse witnesses. The provisions of RSA 613:3, I, relative to the summoning of out-of-state witnesses, shall apply to the proceedings. III. If the court finds the minor has committed the alleged offense, it shall, unless a report done on the same minor less than 3 months previously is on file: (a) Order the department of health and human services or other appropriate agency to make an investigation and written report consisting of, but not limited to, the home conditions, school records and the mental, physical and social history of the minor, and if ordered by the court, a physical and mental examination of the minor conducted pursuant to RSA 169-B:23, RSA 169-B:20 and RSA 169-B:21. (b) Determine whether the legally liable school district shall be joined pursuant to RSA 169-B:22, and if joined, review the school district's recommendations. The court shall not issue a disposition order until it reviews the investigative report required under this chapter or the school district recommendations required under RSA 169-B:22. IV. The court shall share the report with the parties. The report shall be used only after a finding of delinquency and only as a guide for the court in determining an appropriate disposition for the minor. V. The court shall hold a hearing on final disposition within 21 days of the adjudicatory hearing if the minor is detained and within 30 days of the adjudicatory hearing if the minor is released. VI. Whenever a court contemplates a placement which will require educational services outside the child's home school district, the court shall notify the school district and give the district the opportunity to send a representative to the hearing at which such placement is contemplated. In cases where immediate court action is required to protect the health or safety of the child or of the community, the court may act without providing for an appearance by the school district, but shall make reasonable efforts to solicit and consider input from the school district before making a placement decision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:11 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 11
329-B:11 Receipts and Disbursements.
Status: in_force

The board shall receive and account for all fees under the provisions of this chapter, and shall pay such moneys to be deposited in the office of professional licensure and certification fund.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:55 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 55
568:55 Death of Debtor.
Status: in_force

If the debtor dies after the issuance of the warrant and while the proceedings are pending, the proceedings shall be continued and conducted in like manner and with like validity and effect as if he had lived.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:2 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 2
458-A:2 Proceedings Governed by Other Law.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 2
304-A:2 Definition of Terms.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. II. "Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession. III. "Person" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations and other associations. IV. "Bankruptcy" includes bankrupt under the federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state insolvent act. V. "Conveyance" includes every assignment, lease, mortgage, or encumbrance. VI. "Real property" includes land and any interest or estate in land. VII. "Registered limited liability partnership" includes a partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of this state, registered under RSA 304-A:44 and complying with RSA 304-A:45. VIII. "Foreign registered limited liability partnership" means a limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction and registered under the laws of such jurisdiction. IX. "Professional service" means any service which may lawfully be rendered only by certified public accountants, public accountants, architects, attorneys, podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, pharmacists, professional engineers, land surveyors, registered professional nurses, optometrists, physicians and surgeons, physician associates, psychologists, and veterinarians licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized under the provisions of RSA 309-B, 310-A, 311, 315, 316-A, 317-A, 318, 326-B, 327, 328-D, 329, 329-B, 330-A, or 332-B.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-B:18-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-B / Section 18-a
310-B:18-a Standards for Professional Conduct.
Status: in_force

For purposes of RSA 310-B:18, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) ethical and professional conduct standards in effect at the time of the appraisal assignment shall be the ethical and professional conduct standards to be followed at the time of any violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 424:4 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 424 / Section 4
424:4 Privately-owned Airports.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation is hereby empowered and directed to formulate and adopt, and from time to time as may be necessary revise, an airport-approach plan for such airports as are privately owned but which have been licensed for commercial operation, have facilities available for public use and are necessary in the opinion of the department for the maintenance of an effective airway system in the state. Every privately-owned airport so designated by the department is hereby declared to be eligible for zoning protection and for the purposes hereof shall be deemed to be a publicly-owned airport for the purposes of airport zoning as provided in this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 479:10 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 479 / Section 10
479:10 Petition for Release.
Status: in_force

If after such performance or payment, or a legal tender thereof, the mortgagee, being duly requested and having his reasonable charges therefor tendered to him, shall refuse or neglect to execute a release of his interest in the mortgaged premises, the mortgagor or person having his estate may apply by petition to the superior court in the county where the mortgaged estate or the greater part thereof lies stating the conveyance of the estate, the condition of the conveyance and the performance, payment or tender thereof, and praying for a decree of discharge or other relief.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265-A:34 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265-A / Section 34
265-A:34 Appeal; Administrative License Suspension.
Status: in_force

I. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the department under this subdivision, after the administrative hearing or review, may appeal the decision as provided in this section. The court shall have the full authority to determine whether any license suspension or revocation should be stayed during the pendency of the appeal. II. If the suspension is sustained after a hearing as provided in RSA 265-A:31, a person shall have the right to file a petition in the superior court in the county in which he or she was arrested to review the final order by the director or the director's authorized agent within 30 days of the date of the final order. Jurisdiction to hear such appeals is vested in the superior court. III. At the earliest practical time, the court shall review the record as developed before the director or authorized agent, together with any written legal argument presented to the court. Based on that review, the court may affirm or reverse the decision of the director or agent or order that oral argument be held. As justice may require, the court may remand the case to the director or authorized agent for further findings or rulings. In no event shall the oral argument be held less than 14 days after notice has been provided to the director. The petition for appeal shall set forth all the grounds upon which the final order is sought to be overturned. Issues not raised by the appellant before the director or agent shall not be raised before the superior court. The burden of proof shall be upon the appellant to show that the decision of the director or agent was clearly unreasonable or unlawful, and all findings of the director or agent upon all questions of fact properly before him or her shall be deemed to be prima facie lawful and reasonable. The order or decision appealed from shall not be set aside or vacated except for errors of law, unless the court is satisfied, by a clear preponderance of the evidence before it, that the order is unjust or unreasonable. IV. No new or additional evidence shall be introduced in the superior court, but the case shall be determined upon the record and evidence transferred, except that in any case, if it shall be necessary in order that no party shall be deprived of any constitutional right, or if the court shall be of the opinion that justice requires the reception of evidence of facts which have occurred since the hearing, or which by reason of accident, mistake, or misfortune could not have been offered before the director or authorized agent, it shall remand the case to the director or authorized agent to receive and consider such additional evidence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-D:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-D / Section 3
359-D:3 Prohibited Practices.
Status: in_force

A credit services organization, its salespersons, agents, and representatives, shall not: I. Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration prior to the full and complete performance of the services which the credit services organization has agreed to perform for the buyer, unless the credit services organization has, in conformity to RSA 359-D:8, either obtained a surety bond issued by a surety company admitted to do business in this state or established a trust account at a federally insured bank or savings and loan association located in this state. If a credit services organization is in compliance, the salespersons, agents, and representatives who sell the services of such organization shall not be required to obtain the surety bond or establish the trust account provided for by this chapter. II. Charge or receive any money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the buyer to a retail seller who will or may extend credit to the buyer, if the credit which is or will be extended to the buyer is upon substantially the same terms as those available to the general public. III. Make, or counsel or advise any buyer to make, any statement which is untrue or misleading and which is known, or which by the exercise or reasonable care should be known, to be untrue or misleading, to a consumer credit reporting agency or to any person who has extended credit to a buyer or to whom a buyer is applying for an extension of credit, with respect to a buyer's credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity. IV. Make or use any untrue or misleading representations in the offer or sale of the services of a credit services organization or engage, directly or indirectly, in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deception upon any person in connection with the offer or sale of the services of a credit services organization.