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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 411:28 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 411 / Section 28
411:28 Acting Without Certificate.
Status: in_force

Any such company, doing or attempting to do life insurance business without a certificate as provided for in this chapter, shall forfeit $ 100 for every day it continues to write new business in this state without such certificate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383:6 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383 / Section 6
383:6 Qualifications.
Status: in_force

No person who is not a resident of the state at the time of his or her appointment or who fails to become a resident of the state within one year after his or her appointment, and no person who is indebted to any entity under the supervision of the commissioner, or who holds any stock or office in the entity, or who is engaged as principal or agent in the business of selling or negotiating loans, stocks, or securities of any kind in this state, or who is an officer or stockholder in any entity engaged in that business, shall be eligible to hold or continue to hold the office of commissioner or deputy commissioner. The provisions of this section relative to indebtedness to an entity under the supervision of the commissioner shall not disqualify a person who is indebted to the entity for a residential mortgage loan, car loan, or other secured personal loan if such indebtedness is subject to customary terms and conditions and transacted in the normal course of business. The provisions of this section relative to stock shall not disqualify a person who holds investments in shares of regulated diversified investment companies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-A:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-A / Section 10
126-A:10 Salaries.
Status: in_force

The annual salaries of the commissioner of health and human services, deputy commissioner of health and human services, associate commissioner, division directors, and unclassified employees of the department shall be as prescribed by RSA 94:1-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 365:30 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 365 / Section 30
365:30 Waiver of Hearing.
Status: in_force

Such order may be made without formal hearing whenever the public utility affected shall assent in writing thereto, or file or join in a petition therefor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 489:11 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 489 / Section 11
489:11 Compliance.
Status: in_force

I. The following shall constitute noncompliance with this chapter: (a) Failure to comply with this chapter or any rule adopted or permit issued under this chapter. (b) Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner issued relative to this chapter or any rule adopted or permit issued under this chapter. (c) Misrepresentation by any person of a material fact made in connection with any application filed under this chapter or any permit issued under this chapter. II. The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring that all work done under the permit complies with the permit and all other applicable requirements. Any person who performs work under an integrated land development permit shall comply with the permit and all other applicable requirements. III. The department may issue a written order to any person in noncompliance with this chapter as specified in paragraph I to cease any continuing noncompliance and to remediate or restore any land or water areas affected by the noncompliance. IV. Any noncompliance with this chapter as specified in paragraph I may be enjoined by the superior court upon application of the attorney general. V. Any person who knowingly fails to comply with this chapter as specified in paragraph I shall be subject to all remedies available under law in the applicable affected programs. For purposes of this paragraph, a permit issued under this chapter shall constitute a permit issued under each of the applicable affected programs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:45 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 45
466:45 Responsibility of Cities and Towns.
Status: in_force

Every city and town shall inform every restaurant and every store that sells food in such city or town of the provisions of RSA 466:44.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:57 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 57
674:57 Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Status: in_force

In a municipality which has enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), special flood hazard areas shall be as designated on flood insurance rate maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Amendments to the flood insurance rate maps shall apply to local floodplain ordinances upon their adoption by resolution of the local governing body of a municipality and shall require no further action by the local legislative body. Map amendments are subject to appeal by owners and lessees of affected real property under 44 C.F.R. 67.5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:13-a — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 13-a
287-E:13-a Shared Carry-Over Coverall Bingo.
Status: in_force

I. The commission may approve a host hall for shared carry-over coverall bingo if: (a) The host hall holds a valid bingo license under RSA 287-E:6. (b) At least 30 days before the proposed game date, the host hall submits a plan to the commission including: (1) The distributor or manufacturer of the bingo equipment to be used for shared carry-over coverall bingo. (2) The technology used to broadcast the game to participating halls. Such technology shall meet the International Technical Standards for Electronic Gaming Machines set forth by the International Association of Gaming Regulators. (3) The name of the bank used to maintain prize money. (4) The names and addresses of all participant halls. (c) The host hall posts a bond, conditioned upon the host hall's compliance with the rules of the commission. The commission shall have the authority to set the bond at no less than $50,000 and no more than the highest prized jackpot prize offered in the last 24 months. II. A host hall approved under paragraph I may conduct and simulcast carry-over coverall games in accordance with commission rules, and utilize software and electronic devices that have been tested by an independent testing laboratory and approved by the commission. III. Host hall approval is non-transferrable. IV. The commission shall respond to a host hall's request for approval for shared carry-over coverall bingo within 30 days of receipt of such request. Such approval shall be valid for one year from the date of its issue. V. Shared carry-over coverall games shall be operated only by persons designated by the host hall. VI. Numbers for shared carry-over coverall bingo shall only be selected by a live person. VII. There shall be a limit of 18 cards per player. VIII. There shall be no limit on the total value of prizes, tokens, or awards for any shared carry-over coverall game or series of shared carry-over coverall games. IX. If a charitable organization enters into a contract with a host hall for shared carry-over coverall bingo, the charitable organization shall retain the profit percentage set by the commission on January 1 of each year, but which shall not be less than 7 percent of the gross revenues from any shared carry-over coverall bingo games. The host hall shall retain the profit percentage set by the commission on January 1 of each year based on the average cost of operating shared carry-over coverall bingo. Such percentage shall not be less than 7 percent of the gross revenues from any shared carry-over coverall bingo game. If the host hall is a charitable organization the charitable organization shall receive both the charitable organization profit percentage and the host hall profit percentage. The host hall shall pay the bingo tax under RSA 287-E:8. No charitable organization shall sustain a loss from bingo such that its share of the gross revenues would be less than zero dollars, for the duration of its contact with a single host hall.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-A:1 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-A / Section 1
53-A:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to permit municipalities and counties to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other municipalities and counties on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 36:49 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 36 / Section 49
36:49 Finances.
Status: in_force

A regional planning commission shall determine on a reasonable and equitable basis the proportion of its costs to be borne respectively by each municipality or county which is a member of said commission. A commission may accept and receive in furtherance of its functions, funds, grants, and services from the federal government or its agencies, from departments, agencies and instrumentalities of state, municipal or local government or from private and civic sources. Such funds may be used in conjunction with other funds from federal or state governments or from gifts, grants or contributions available for such work. Municipalities or counties are hereby authorized to appropriate funds to the use of a regional planning commission and to furnish a regional planning commission legal or other services which it may deem reasonable. Failure upon the part of any municipality or county to pay its proportionate annual share of the cost as determined by a regional planning commission shall constitute a termination of such municipality's or county's vote in the commission's affairs until such annual share is paid. Municipalities or counties are hereby authorized to enter into contracts with a regional planning commission for the furnishing of funds or services in connection with the preparation of a comprehensive regional master plan and any special planning work to be done by a regional planning commission for any member municipality or county. Within the amounts appropriated to it or placed at its disposal by gift, grant, or contribution, a regional planning commission may engage employees, contract with professional consultants, rent offices, and obtain such other goods, or services and incur short-term operating debt, not to exceed a term of one year and/or a line of credit secured by the assets of the commission, as are necessary to it in the carrying out of its proper function. Member municipalities and counties shall not be liable for any debt or line of credit incurred by a regional planning commission. Any private gifts or funds when received shall be deemed a contribution to the regional planning commission for a public purpose within the meaning of any federal or state laws relative to tax exemptions.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 600-A:8 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 600-A / Section 8
600-A:8 Costs and Expenses.
Status: in_force

The costs and expenses incurred by impaneling a multicounty grand jury and in the performance of its functions and duties shall be paid by the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 173-B:10 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 173-B / Section 10
173-B:10 Protection by Peace Officers.
Status: in_force

I. Whenever any peace officer has probable cause to believe that a person has been abused, as defined in RSA 173-B:1, that officer shall use all means within reason to prevent further abuse including, but not limited to: (a) Confiscating any deadly weapons involved in the alleged domestic abuse and any firearms and ammunition in the defendant's control, ownership, or possession. (b) Transporting or obtaining transportation for the victim and any child, to a designated place to meet with a domestic violence counselor, local family member, or friend. (c) Assisting the victim in removing toiletries, medication, clothing, business equipment, and any other items determined by the court. (d) Giving the victim immediate and written notice of the rights of victims and of the remedies and services available to victims of domestic violence. The written notice shall include a statement substantially as follows: "If you are the victim of domestic violence and you believe that law enforcement protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the right to request that the officer assist in providing for your safety, including asking for an emergency telephonic order for protection. You may also request that the officer assist you in obtaining from your premises and curtilage, toiletries, medication, clothing, business equipment, and any other items as determined by the court, and in locating and taking you to a local safe place including, but not limited to, a designated meeting place to be used as a crisis center, a family member's or friend's residence, or a similar place of safety. If you are in need of medical treatment, you have the right to request that the officer assist you in obtaining an ambulance. You may request a copy of the report filed by the peace officer, at no cost, from the law enforcement department." II. Pursuant to RSA 594:10, an arrest for abuse may be made without a warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the abuse is committed in the presence of the peace officer. When the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the persons are committing or have committed abuse against each other, the officer need not arrest both persons, but should arrest the person the officer believes to be the primary physical aggressor. In determining who is the primary physical aggressor, an officer shall consider the intent of this chapter to protect the victims of domestic violence, the relative degree of injury or fear inflicted on the persons involved, and any history of domestic abuse between these persons if that history can reasonably be obtained by the officer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:78 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 78
310-A:78 Business Organizations.
Status: in_force

I. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit one or more soil scientists from practicing soil science through a business organization. In any such entity engaged in the practice of soil science at least one partner, officer, or employee shall be a certified soil scientist, and all maps produced in the practice of soil science shall be signed by a certified soil scientist, who shall be responsible for the accuracy of such maps. II. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit one or more wetland scientists from practicing wetland science through a business organization. In any such entity engaged in the practice of wetland science at least one partner, officer, or employee shall be a certified wetland scientist, and all delineation produced in the practice of wetland science shall be signed by a certified wetland scientist, who shall be responsible for the accuracy of such delineation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:59 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 59
228:59 Condemnation.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner is unable to acquire the rail properties of any railroad, or any part thereof, by purchase or otherwise, he or she may proceed to condemn all or any such portion of such property. In all such condemnation proceedings, the legislative determination herein made that the acquisition is for a public use and is reasonably necessary shall be prima facie evidence thereof. The procedure for any necessary condemnation proceedings shall be as set forth in RSA 498-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-C:5 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-C / Section 5
160-C:5 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

Upon application, the superior court or district court is authorized to permit the law enforcement officials or certified fire citation officers of the state, counties, or any city or town to seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of permissible fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, or held in violation of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict or limit any other authority granted by law to law enforcement officials or certified fire citation officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:8 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 8
431:8 Plant Food Deficiency.
Status: in_force

I. When the official analysis under RSA 431:7 shall show that a fertilizer is deficient in nitrogen, available phosphate, and/or soluble potash in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs (a) and (b), then a penalty payment of 3 times the value of such deficiency shall be assessed. When a fertilizer is subject to a penalty payment under both (a) and (b), the larger penalty payment shall apply. A fertilizer is deficient when: (a) One or more of its guaranteed primary plant nutrients are beyond the investigational allowances established by rule; or (b) The overall index value of the fertilizer is below the level established by rule. II. Penalty payments for deficiencies beyond the investigational allowances as established by rule for any other constituent covered under RSA 431:5, I(c)(2), which the registrant is required to or may guarantee, shall be evaluated and penalty payments prescribed by the commissioner. III. All penalty payments assessed under this section shall be paid by the registrant to the commissioner within 3 months of receiving written notification from the commissioner of the penalty notice. IV. Penalty payments received from the registrant shall be refunded to the consumer of the fertilizer which has been analyzed and found deficient, provided that the purchase is of one-half ton or more. Penalty payments on lots of fertilizer which have been analyzed and found deficient and whose purchaser cannot be found shall be deposited in the general fund as unrestricted revenue. V. If, upon satisfactory evidence, a person is shown to have altered the content of a fertilizer shipped to such person by a registrant, or to have mixed or commingled fertilizer from 2 or more suppliers such that the result of either alteration changes the analysis of the fertilizer as originally guaranteed, then that person shall become responsible for obtaining a registration and shall be held liable for all penalty payments and be subject to other provisions of this subdivision, including seizure, condemnation, and stop sale. VI. A deficiency in an official sample of mixed fertilizer resulting from nonuniformity is not distinguishable from a deficiency due to actual plant nutrient shortage and is properly subject to official action. VII. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent any person from appealing to a court of competent jurisdiction seeking judgment as to the justification of such penalty payments.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:26 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 178 / Section 26
178:26 Additional Fees.
Status: repealed

I. In addition to the annual license fees provided in this chapter, a fee of $.30 for each gallon of beverage sold or transferred for retail sale or to the public shall be required for licenses issued to wholesale distributors, beverage manufacturers, brew pubs, and nano breweries; provided, however, that if beverage container mandatory deposit legislation is enacted, such fee shall be $.18 per gallon as of the effective date of such legislation. A fee of 5 percent of the wholesale price per case of any specialty beverage sold or transferred for retail sale or to the public shall be required for licenses issued to wholesale distributors or beverage manufacturers. For failure to pay any part of the fees provided or under this section when due, 10 percent of such fees shall be added and collected by the commission from the licensee. II. [Repealed.] III. Each wholesale distributor, beverage manufacturer, or brew pub shall on or before the fifteenth day of each month pay the license fees as provided by paragraph I covering sales or transfers made during the preceding calendar month.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:88 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 88
80:88 Distribution of Proceeds From the Sale of Tax-Deeded Property.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any sale by a municipality of property which is acquired by tax deed on or after the effective date of this section, the municipality's recovery of proceeds from the sale shall be limited to back taxes, interest, costs and penalty, as defined in RSA 80:90. II. If there are excess proceeds over and above the amount of municipal recovery permitted under paragraph I: (a) Within 60 days of settlement by the purchaser or purchasers of the property sold, the municipality shall file a bill of interpleader with the superior court for the county in which the property is located, naming the former owner or owners, and all persons having a recorded interest in the property as defendants, and paying to the court all amounts over and above those entitled to be retained. (b) The municipality shall also be entitled to retain its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees for the preparation and filing of the petition. (c) The court shall issue such orders of notice as are necessary, and shall make such disposition of the funds as it finds appropriate, based upon ownership and lienholder interests at the time of the tax deed. (d) The municipality shall be deemed to have a continuing interest in said funds, and in default of valid claims made by other parties, such funds shall be decreed to be the property of the municipality, free and clear of any remaining liability. III. No bill of interpleader shall be necessary under subparagraph II(a) if, at the time of the tax deed execution, there were no record lienholders, and only one record owner or joint owners, and such former owner or owners are easily identified and located, in which case the excess proceeds shall be paid to such owner or owners.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:38 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 38
487:38 Volunteer River Assessment Program Established.
Status: in_force

There is established within the department of environmental services the New Hampshire volunteer river assessment program to provide: I. Water quality and related environmental data to the state and federal governments to define water quality trends; II. Data for river protection, management, and restoration programs; III. Information to classify New Hampshire waters; and IV. Data for surface water assessment reports.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 239:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 239 / Section 2
239:2 Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established a public body corporate and politic having a distinct legal existence separate from the state and not constituting a department or agency of the state government to be known as the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, also known as COAST. The public purpose of COAST is to acquire, own, and operate or cause to be operated a regional mass transportation system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-C:3 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-C / Section 3
287-C:3 License.
Status: in_force

Any corporation desiring to repair, recondition, sell, design, develop and manufacture gambling machines as provided in this chapter shall make application to the office of the secretary of state upon such form as the secretary shall provide. Upon the secretary's determination that said corporation has complied with all provisions of federal law regarding manufacture and transportation of gambling machines, he shall issue said corporation a license authorizing the corporation to repair, recondition, sell, design, develop and manufacture gambling machines and to print and distribute literature advertising and promoting the use and possession of gambling machines, as provided in this chapter.