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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78-B:7 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78-B / Section 7
78-B:7 False Statements.
Status: in_force

If any purchaser, grantee, assignee, transferee, seller, grantor, assignor or transferor who is a party to a transfer of real estate or an interest in real estate falsely states in writing upon any instrument to be recorded or upon the declaration of consideration required by RSA 78-B:10 that no tax is due, or attaches to the instrument indicia of tax paid that indicate a purchase price or consideration less than the actual price or consideration, he or she shall be subject to a civil penalty of 100 percent of the amount of additional taxes determined to be due, in lieu of the provisions of RSA 21-J:33.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 677:6 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 677 / Section 6
677:6 Burden of Proof.
Status: in_force

In an appeal to the court, the burden of proof shall be upon the party seeking to set aside any order or decision of the zoning board of adjustment or any decision of the local legislative body to show that the order or decision is unlawful or unreasonable. All findings of the zoning board of adjustment or the local legislative body upon all questions of fact properly before the court shall 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 persuaded by the balance of probabilities, on the evidence before it, that said order or decision is unreasonable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-D:18 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-D / Section 18
402-D:18 Reporting of Actions.
Status: in_force

I. The public adjuster shall report to the commissioner any administrative action taken against the public adjuster in another jurisdiction or by another governmental agency in this state within 30 days of the final disposition of the matter. This report shall include a copy of the order, consent to order, or other relevant legal documents. II. Within 30 days of the initial pretrial hearing date, the public adjuster shall report to the commissioner any criminal prosecution of the public adjuster taken in any jurisdiction. The report shall include a copy of the initial complaint filed, the order resulting from the hearing, and any other relevant legal documents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458:6 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458 / Section 6
458:6 Over Cause of Action.
Status: in_force

Jurisdiction of the cause for divorce exists when it wholly arose or accrued while the plaintiff was domiciled in the state, and not otherwise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-B / Section 1
329-B:1 Purpose; Application.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the practice of psychology by practitioners in New Hampshire to assure that the services provided are of a quality consistent with the standard of care within the profession, and to safeguard the public against harm which may be caused by untrained, unskilled, or unlicensed practitioners. Specifically, this chapter applies to practitioners providing psychological services and psychology practice to persons as defined under RSA 329-B:2, VII and VIII.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-I:12 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-I / Section 12
332-I:12 Disposition of Assets.
Status: in_force

In the event of the dissolution of the corporation, its remaining assets after payment of all debts and obligations of the corporation, if any, shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed by a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations as the court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-A:14 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-A / Section 14
458-A:14 Jurisdiction to Modify Determination.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in RSA 458-A:15, a court of this state may not modify a child-custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under RSA 458-A:12, I(a) or (b) and: I. The court of the other state determines it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under RSA 458-A:13 or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under RSA 458-A:18; or II. A court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child's parents, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:37 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485 / Section 37
485:37 Fencing or Covering.
Status: in_force

No person who owns or occupies land shall knowingly allow any well which is within 500 feet of a dwelling or within 200 feet of any highway to remain open on such land, unless there is around such well a substantial fence or protection at least 3 feet high so constructed that no child can crawl through or under it. Any such well shall be deemed to be open unless it is protected by a covering strong enough to hold 1,000 pounds and secured so that it cannot be easily removed by children. The term "well" as used in this subdivision shall mean any artificially made hole in the surface of the earth (a) which is more than 4 feet deep and (b) which is more than 8 inches in diameter and less than 16 square feet in area at the top and (c) the sides of which are steeper than a 60 degree slope.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:26 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 26
597:26 Variations.
Status: in_force

Recognizances may be taken in any other form which the court, considering the circumstances of the case, may direct or allow.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3:28 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 28
3:28 State Wildcat.
Status: in_force

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is hereby designated as the official state wildcat of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463-A:23 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463-A / Section 23
463-A:23 Effect on Existing Custodianships.
Status: in_force

I. Any transfer of custodial property as now defined in this chapter made before July 30, 1985 is validated notwithstanding that there was no specific authority in the New Hampshire Uniform Gifts to Minors Law for the coverage of custodial property of that kind or for a transfer from that source at the time the transfer was made. II. This chapter applies to all transfers made before July 30, 1985 in a manner and form prescribed in the New Hampshire Uniform Gifts to Minors Law, except insofar as the application impairs constitutionally vested rights or extends the duration of custodianships in existence on July 30, 1985.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 493-A:1 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 493-A / Section 1
493-A:1 Senior Active Status; Retired Status.
Status: in_force

I. Any full-time justice of the supreme, superior, district, or probate court who retires or has retired from regular active service prior to age 70 pursuant to RSA 100-C or any predecessor judicial retirement plan or system, may elect to take either senior active status or retired status for the period prior to the time when the justice reaches age 70. A justice who desires to be designated on senior active status shall make such election by providing written notice to the chief justice or administrative justice of the court from which he or she retired. The first such election shall be made not later than 30 days prior to the date the justice's retirement becomes effective and shall be valid for one year from the date of the justice's retirement. Thereafter, a justice who desires to remain in senior active status shall provide a similar notice on an annual basis to the chief or administrative justice of the court from which the justice retired not later than 30 days prior to the anniversary date of the justice's retirement. Judges retired on the effective date of this section shall make the first such election not later than 30 days after the effective date of this section. Each election shall be valid for a period of one year, except that an election made for the year in which the justice reaches age 70 shall terminate on the day before the justice turns 70. A justice who desires to be designated on retired status may do so at any time following his or her retirement from regular active service by providing written notice of this election to the chief or administrative justice of the court from which the justice retired; provided, however, that once a justice elects to be designated on retired status such election shall be final and the justice shall not thereafter be allowed to return to senior active status. II. A senior active justice shall have all the powers of a justice in regular active service and may serve on the court from which he or she retired or on any other court in which he or she is authorized by law to serve. III. A justice who elects to be designated on senior active status shall not, during the period while such designation is in effect, engage in the practice of law, but such justice may serve as a teacher or professor of law at an educational institution. IV. In the case of a retired full-time justice, in good standing, of the New Hampshire supreme, superior, district, or probate court who forgoes a retirement service allowance pursuant to RSA 100-C:5, VII and who elects to take senior active status under paragraph I, the justice may serve as provided in paragraph II with compensation under RSA 493-A:1-b limited to per diem payment and expenses. No person who retires under the provisions of this paragraph shall be considered a "retired employee," as defined in RSA 21-I:30, for purposes of eligibility for state-paid medical and surgical benefits.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-B:2 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-B / Section 2
485-B:2 Bond by Nonresident.
Status: in_force

Whenever such bond is given by a person not a resident of the state, it shall contain an appointment of an agent or attorney within the state upon whom service of any notice or process whatever may be made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-C:1-a — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-C / Section 1-a
399-C:1-a Inducement Check Disclosure.
Status: in_force

No person subject to the provisions of this chapter shall induce any potential borrower who is not a loan customer of the person to enter into a closed-end loan agreement, by delivering in the first instance a negotiable check for such loan to such potential borrower, without including the following information clearly printed on the endorsement side of the check: I. A statement which reads, "By endorsing this check, you become legally liable for repaying all moneys, including interest, as specified in the following loan agreement/disclosure statement"; II. The amount financed; III. The annual percentage rate; IV. The number of installments; and V. The amount of each installment payment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:28 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 28
167:28 Condition of Granting Assistance.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall require as a condition to granting old age assistance, aid to the permanently and totally disabled, or aid to the needy blind in any case that the applicant, and the spouse of the applicant, if any, residing with the applicant, submit a properly acknowledged agreement to reimburse the federal government, the state and the county for all assistance granted. In such agreement such applicant, and the spouse of the applicant, if any, shall assign as collateral security for such assistance such part of his or her personal property as the commissioner of health and human services shall demand. All funds recovered under the provisions of this section and RSA 167:27, after any necessary reimbursement to the federal government as provided in RSA 167:13, shall be allocated to the county and to the state in the same proportion as the assistance paid by each.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-J:3 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-J / Section 3
287-J:3 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The application procedure for VLT licenses for game operators. II. Information to be required on VLT license applications for VLT licenses for game operators. III. The conducting and operation of video lottery terminals. IV. Accountability controls to ensure game integrity, including, but not limited to, cash, prizes, income, expense and financial reporting, and recordkeeping to be implemented by VLT licensees in addition to requirements set forth in RSA 287-D:22. V. Investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with this chapter. VI. Other matters related to the proper administration of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-B / Section 6
301-B:6 Governing Law.
Status: in_force

The laws of the state of New Hampshire govern: I. The internal affairs of a New Hampshire DAO; and II. The liability of a participant as a participant and of an administrator as administrator for the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of a New Hampshire DAO.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 99-E:1 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 99-E / Section 1
99-E:1 State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established a state suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee, the duties of which shall be to: (a) Review suggestions made by state employees under this chapter for possible reward or recognition. (b) Review extraordinary service by state employees for possible award or recognition. (c) Recommend to the governor and executive council the making of monetary awards in accordance with this chapter. (d) Recommend to the governor and executive council the provision of, or itself provide for, non-monetary recognition of state employees in accordance with this chapter. II. The state suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee shall consist of: (a) The director of personnel, who shall serve as chairperson. (b) The commissioner of administrative services, or designee. (c) Three state employee members, appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be selected from a list provided by a certified public employee bargaining unit, who shall serve 2-year terms, unless the member ceases to be an employee of the state, in which case his or her term shall automatically expire and a successor shall be appointed for a 2-year term. (d) One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president, who shall serve a term coterminous with the member's legislative term. (e) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve a term coterminous with the member's legislative term. III. In addition to such other communications to governor and council as are provided in this chapter, the state suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee shall submit to the governor and council, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate an annual report of its activities, including employees recognized and rewarded and the reasons for recognition or recommended award, together with a list or copy of all proposals submitted to it, whether or not implemented or recommended. The report shall be submitted by October 1 of each year. IV. State suggestion and extraordinary service award evaluation committee members shall serve without compensation and no member shall participate in making any recommendation that may result in an award or recognition to himself or herself.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 663:2 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 663 / Section 2
663:2 Form of Submission of Question.
Status: in_force

The question of whether to approve a proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the vote of the people by ballot. A constitutional question may, at the direction of the constitutional convention, be printed on the ballot at any state election or may be printed on a separate ballot to be used at a state election or at another election as directed by the constitutional convention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-Q:3 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-Q / Section 3
359-Q:3 Certificate of Compliance.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedies and procedures authorized by this chapter, the attorney general may request that a manufacturer of upholstered furniture distributed for sale in this state provide the attorney general with a certificate of compliance with this chapter. Within 30 days of receipt of request for a certificate of compliance, the manufacturer shall: I. Provide the attorney general with a certificate declaring that its product complies with the requirements of this chapter; or II. Notify retailers who sell in this state a product of the manufacturer that does not comply with this chapter that sale of the product is prohibited in New Hampshire. The manufacturer shall submit to the attorney general the names and addresses of those notified.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-G:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-G / Section 3
404-G:3 Association's Powers and Duties.
Status: in_force

I. The association shall be a not-for-profit, voluntary corporation formed under RSA 292 and shall possess all powers as derive from that status and such additional powers and duties as are approved by the commissioner or as specified in this chapter. II. The board of directors of the association shall have the following general powers: (a) Enter into contracts and retain such vendors or administrators, with or without a competitive bidding process in the discretion of the board of directors, as necessary or proper to administer the plan of operation. (b) Sue or be sued, including taking any legal action necessary or proper for the recovery of any assessments for, on behalf of, or against members of the association, assessable entities, or other participating person. (c) Retain appropriate legal, actuarial, and other persons as necessary to provide technical assistance in the operation of the plan, policy development, and other program design and in any other function within the authority of the plan of operation. (d) Borrow money and/or establish reserve funds to carry out the plan of operation and protect against unexpected or unforeseeable expenses and losses. (e) Adopt bylaws, which may be amended from time to time, to establish additional procedural and governance provisions of the association, which provisions shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. (f) Perform any other functions within the authority of the association as may be necessary or proper to carry out the plan of operation. III. The board of directors of the association shall have the following duties: (a) Fulfill the plan of operation as approved by the commissioner. (b) Determine and collect assessments from assessable entities as provided in RSA 404-G:5-a and in the plan of operation. (c) Disburse assessment payments, as provided in the plan of operation for the high risk pool. IV. Neither the association nor its employees or agents shall be liable for any obligations of the plan. No member or employee of the association shall be liable, and no cause of action of any nature may arise against them, for any act or omission related to the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter unless such act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct. The association may provide in its bylaws or rules for indemnification of, and legal representation for, its members, employees, and agents.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 412:27 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 412 / Section 27
412:27 Information to be Furnished Insureds; Hearings and Appeals of Insureds.
Status: in_force

I. Every advisory organization and every insurer shall, within a reasonable time after receiving written request therefor and upon payment of such reasonable charge as it may make, furnish to any insured affected by a rate made by the insurer, or to the authorized representative of the insured, all pertinent information as to such rate. If the advisory organization or insurer fails to grant or reject such request within 30 days after it is made, the applicant or insurer may request a hearing from the department pursuant to RSA 400-A:17. II. If, after a hearing held under this section, it is determined that the rates charged by an insurer are in excess of the otherwise appropriate rate, such overcharge shall be refunded to the insured.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:22 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 22
266:22 Permit Fees.
Status: in_force

Before any special permit authorized by RSA 266:24 is issued, the commissioner of transportation shall collect fees as follows: I. Each permit for either over-length, over-width or over-height or any combination thereof, $6; II. Each permit for vehicle and load over-weight, fee based on the following schedule: vehicle and load over registered weight but not exceeding 50,000 pounds, $5.50; 50,001 pounds to 60,000 pounds, $6.50; 60,001 pounds to 70,000 pounds, $7.50; 70,001 pounds to 80,000 pounds, $8.50; 80,001 pounds to 90,000 pounds, $9.50; 90,001 pounds to 100,000 pounds, $10.50; and for each additional 10,000 pounds $2 shall be added to the above rate; III. Provided a special permit may be issued to a person to cover all types of moves made within a radius of 100 miles from the person's home location for a fee of $60 for each unit. Permits issued under the provisions of this paragraph may be issued for such time as the commissioner of transportation may determine; IV. Provided further that a special annual permit may be issued to a person to cover all types of moves for a fee of $115 for each unit. Each permit issued under the provisions of this paragraph shall be issued for one year; V. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any special permit authorized by RSA 266:24 issued for farm equipment. VI. There is hereby established an over-length, over-width, over-height, and over-weight revolving fund from revenue received under this section. All revenue received by the department of transportation for permit fees shall be credited to the fund and are hereby appropriated to the department of transportation. Funds shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated for the operation and administration of the permit section at the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 354-B:6 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 354-B / Section 6
354-B:6 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:2-g — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 2-g
151:2-g Emergency Services.
Status: in_force

Every facility licensed as a hospital under RSA 151:2, I(a) shall operate an emergency department offering emergency services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay 24 hours every day, 7 days a week. This requirement shall not apply to any hospital licensed and operating prior to July 1, 2016, which does not operate an emergency department or to any new psychiatric or substance abuse treatment hospital.