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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-C:16 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-C / Section 16
485-C:16 Cease and Desist Orders.
Status: in_force

I. The department may issue a written cease and desist order against any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter. Local health officers shall have concurrent power to issue such orders. Such orders shall set out the specific acts which are alleged to be in violation, and the specific activities which are to be enjoined. Such orders shall be effective immediately. Health officers shall provide copies of such orders to the commissioner upon issuance. The commissioner may take whatever action is deemed necessary to ensure uniform state enforcement. Any person to whom an order is issued by a local health officer may, within 15 days, request review of the order by the department. The department shall review the order within 15 days of receipt of the request for review. If the department fails to act on the request for review, the order shall no longer be in effect. If the department finds the order to have insufficient basis or to be no longer necessary, it shall state that fact in writing, and the order shall no longer be in effect. II. A written cease and desist order issued by the department under paragraph I may be recorded by the department in the registry of deeds for the county in which the property is situated and, on recordation, such order shall run with the land; provided, however, that an appropriate description of the land involved, including the accurate name of the record owner, shall be incorporated in the cease and desist order. No fee shall be charged for recording such an administrative order; however, the fee for discharge of any such order shall be the same as for the discharge of a lien on real property. III. No fine or penalty shall be imposed for failure to comply with an order if such failure did not otherwise result in a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 500-A:11 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 500-A / Section 11
500-A:11 Excuse From Jury Service.
Status: in_force

A person who is not disqualified for jury service may be excused from jury service by the court only upon a showing of undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, public necessity or for any other cause that the court deems appropriate. The person may be excused for the time deemed necessary by the court and shall report again for jury service, as directed by the court.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:61 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 61
200:61 Teacher Professional Development and Training.
Status: in_force

I. No later than June 30, 2017, the reading specialist shall develop and make available a program to ensure all New Hampshire teachers and school administrators have access to materials to support professional awareness of best practices on: (a) Recognition of the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, and dysgraphia. (b) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia and related disorders, and dysgraphia. II. The reading specialist and the council for teacher education established in RSA 190 shall collaborate to ensure that all teacher education programs offered at New Hampshire's public institutions of higher education provide explicit professional awareness of best practices on: (a) Recognition of characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, and dysgraphia. (b) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia and related disorders, and dysgraphia.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 271:18 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 271 / Section 18
271:18 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates the provisions of RSA 271:17 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 281-A:28-a — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 281-A / Section 28-a
281-A:28-a Compensation for Permanent Total Disability.
Status: in_force

In case of total disability where the employee is unable to engage in gainful employment and the employee has reached maximum medical improvement, permanent benefits shall be payable to the employee during the continuance of such total disability, as follows: I. If an employee's average weekly wage is 30 percent or less of the state's average weekly wage, weekly compensation shall be the full amount of said employee's weekly compensation rate. However, the maximum allowable weekly compensation rate under this paragraph shall not exceed 90 percent of the employee's after tax earnings as determined pursuant to RSA 281-A:15. II. If an employee's average weekly wage is over 30 percent of the state's average weekly wage, weekly compensation shall be 60 percent of the employee's average weekly wage or 30 percent of the state's average weekly wage, whichever is greater, but in no event shall weekly compensation exceed 150 percent of the state's average weekly wage rounded off to the nearest dollar as determined by the commissioner for the year in which the injury occurred. In no event shall the weekly compensation rate exceed 100 percent of the employee's after tax weekly earnings as determined pursuant to RSA 281-A:15. For the purposes of this section, the state's average weekly wage shall be established by the department of employment security for the immediately preceding calendar year to be effective the following July 1. III. No compensation shall be payable under this section if the employee is engaged in, or is physically capable of engaging in, gainful employment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-H:23 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-H / Section 23
227-H:23 Use of Funds by Unincorporated Towns and Unorganized Places.
Status: in_force

All sums so apportioned to unincorporated towns and unorganized places shall be expended for the benefit of public schools in the counties in which such places are located, in such manner as the appropriate county legislative delegation shall prescribe giving due consideration to the expenditure of a portion of such sum as part payment towards the costs of the education of any children residing in such unincorporated towns and unorganized places. Such payment shall be made by the department of education, within 90 days after receipt, directly to financially and politically independent school districts. If there are no students residing within the unincorporated towns and unorganized places in a county, the funds shall be disbursed to the school districts within the same county as the unincorporated towns and unorganized places in a manner as the appropriate county legislative delegation shall prescribe.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:38 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 38
464-A:38 Annual Notification to Ward.
Status: in_force

The court shall annually notify the ward that the ward has the right to seek alteration or termination of the guardianship at any time. This notice shall be given in language reasonably understandable by the ward. The notice shall contain the name and address of the ward's guardian and shall be given in hand or mailed by first class mail to the guardian and the ward, as the court directs. The court may order service by other means as it deems appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-E:13 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-E / Section 13
141-E:13 Compliance Monitoring.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of assuring compliance with RSA 141-E:7, I and II; 141-E:8, I and II; 141-E:9; 141-E:10; and 141-E:11, or with any rule adopted by the commissioner, an authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time: (a) Enter any asbestos abatement worksite and any asbestos disposal site; (b) Inspect and obtain samples from the workplace and the environment for the purposes of ensuring compliance with this chapter; (c) Procure and examine licenses issued under RSA 141-E:10 and certificates issued under RSA 141-E:11; or (d) Request, inspect, and record information, or test results relating to asbestos abatement activity, school asbestos abatement planning activity, or asbestos disposal site activity. II. If the property owner refuses to consent to the inspection, the commissioner may obtain an administrative inspection warrant under RSA 595-B. III. Any information, other than asbestos contamination or exposure data, relating to secret processes or methods of manufacture or production obtained in the course of such inspection shall not be disclosed by any representative of the department without permission of the person whose worksite is inspected.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:91 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 91
261:91 Special Number Plates.
Status: in_force

Upon payment of the motor vehicle registration fee, if any, the director shall issue and shall designate a special plate, to be affixed to the vehicle of the county sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, members or retired members of the national guard of any state, active-duty members of the armed forces, justices of the supreme and superior courts, and vehicles of state police and motor vehicle divisions and municipal fire and police departments. The special plates shall have the state motto, "Live Free or Die," written on them and shall be issued with no number plate fee being charged to the state other than for those plates furnished to the state police and motor vehicle divisions. Special number plates issued to members or retired members of the national guard of any state, active-duty members of the armed forces, and justices of the supreme and superior courts may be attached only to vehicles registered in the name of the person issued the plates, except as provided in this section. Special plates for active-duty members of the armed forces shall be distinct from special number plates for veterans. Surviving spouses of retired members of the national guard of any state may use the special number plates indefinitely after the death of the retired member until the date that the surviving spouse remarries. Upon surrendering special number plates for a deceased active-duty member of the armed forces, surviving spouses of the active-duty members are eligible to be issued special number plates for veterans under RSA 261:87-b, as long as the deceased active duty member qualifies as a veteran as defined in RSA 21:50, and the surviving spouse may use the special number plates for veterans indefinitely after the death of the active duty member until the date that the surviving spouse remarries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 550:13 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 550 / Section 13
550:13 Dispensation of Citation and Notice.
Status: in_force

The citation and notice required to be given to any person in any proceeding may be dispensed with upon written assent by such person to such proceeding or upon his written waiver of such citation and notice. A duly appointed guardian ad litem may give assent or waive citation or notice as aforesaid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 230:44-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 230 / Section 44-a
230:44-a Jurisdiction of Class III-a Highways.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this subdivision, the executive director of the fish and game department shall have authority over all class III-a highways.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 271:8 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 271 / Section 8
271:8 Dumping in Harbor.
Status: in_force

If any person shall unload, cast or throw out of any ship, vessel or boat, or from shore or wharf, any ballast, rubbish, gravel, earth, dirt, ashes or filth into the harbor, or river of Piscataqua, between the lighthouse at the entrance of said harbor and Dover Point bridge, so called, up said river, or aid and assist therein, he shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 543:1 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 543 / Section 1
543:1 Scire Facias to Owner.
Status: in_force

Whenever in any proceedings for the recovery of personal property it shall appear that the defendant has no title to or claim against the property sought to be recovered, otherwise than by lien, and that some person other than the plaintiff does or may claim the same, or may be entitled thereto, the court wherein such proceeding is pending shall summon such other party by scire facias if known, and if not known, then by publication.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 110-B:64 — NH Code / Title VIII / Chapter 110-B / Section 64
110-B:64 Administration of Oaths and Notarial Acts.
Status: in_force

I. All commissioned and warrant officers of the New Hampshire national guard and state guard as well as other personnel authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this state shall have the power to administer oaths for the purpose of the administration of military justice and for other purposes of military administration. All commissioned and warrant officers of the armed forces of the United States, in addition to those named above may administer enlistment oaths to those enlisting or re-enlisting in the New Hampshire national guard. II. All judge advocates and paralegals serving in the militia shall, by virtue of their office and service, have the general powers of a notary public as described in RSA 455 in the performance of all notarial acts to be executed by any member of the militia or United States armed forces and other persons eligible for legal assistance services by law or regulation. No fee may be paid to or received by any person for the performance of a notarial act authorized in this section. The signature of any such person acting as a notary, together with the title of that person's office, is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine, that the person holds the designated title, and that the person is authorized to perform a notarial act. Any notarizations or acknowledgments accomplished under the authority of this chapter shall generally follow the form below but are not required to be under official seal: I, (name of notary public), certify that the foregoing instrument was subscribed and (sworn)(affirmed) before me this (day of the month) day of (month), (year) by (name of person making statement), (Armed Forces service number/SSN), and who is known to me to be (a member of the New Hampshire national guard) (the spouse of a national guard member).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 103:18 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 103 / Section 18
103:18 Exemption of Payments and Benefits; Assignability.
Status: in_force

The payments made by permanent policemen to the board and the benefits or compensation received hereunder shall be exempt from taxation, attachment, and the operation of laws relating to insolvency or bankruptcy. No assignment of benefits or compensation due hereunder shall be valid unless approved by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-F:20 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-F / Section 20
125-F:20 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as limiting reasonable intentional exposure of patients to radiation by members of any legally recognized healing profession as authorized by law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:12 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 12
261:12 Duplicate Certificate.
Status: in_force

I. If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or becomes illegible, the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the department, or dealer who has purchased the vehicle, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the director. II. The department shall not issue a new certificate of title to a transferee or dealer upon application made on a duplicate until 15 days after receipt of the application. III. A person recovering an original certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly surrender the original certificate to the department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 74:13 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 74 / Section 13
74:13 Penalty for Default by Selectman or Assessor.
Status: in_force

If any selectman or assessor shall willfully omit or fail to perform any duty imposed upon him by the provisions of this chapter, or by other laws pertaining to taxation, or shall willfully fail to enforce or willfully violate any of the provisions thereof, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-U:9 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-U / Section 9
126-U:9 Review of Restraint Records by Department of Health and Human Services.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Periodic, regular review by the department of health and human services of records maintained by facilities regarding the use of seclusion and restraint. (b) A process for the department's receipt of complaints and its conduct of investigations of reports of improper use of seclusion and restraint in facilities, which may be through the department of health and human services, office of the ombudsman, or otherwise. The process shall provide for: (1) Investigation of complaints regarding any violation of this chapter, regardless of whether injury results. (2) Investigation by persons not affiliated with the facility which is the subject of the complaint. (3) Resolution of complaints and completion of investigations within 30 days, with provision for limited extensions for good cause. (4) Protection of children before and after completion of the investigation. (5) Appropriate remedial measures to address physical and other injuries, protect against retaliation, and reduce the incidence of violations of this chapter. II. Beginning November 1, 2010, and each November 1 thereafter, the commissioner of the department of health and human services shall provide an annual report to the committees of the house of representatives and the senate with jurisdiction over health and human services and over children and family law, regarding the use of seclusion and restraint in facilities. The annual report shall be based on the periodic, regular review of such records and shall include the number and location of reported incidents and the status of any outstanding investigations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194:22 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194 / Section 22
194:22 Contracts With Schools.
Status: in_force

Any school district may make a contract with an academy, high school or other literary institution located in this or, when distance or transportation facilities make it necessary, in another state, and raise and appropriate money to carry the contract into effect. If the contract is approved by the state board the school with which it is made shall be deemed a high school maintained by the district.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 541-A:17 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 541-A / Section 17
541-A:17 Time Limit.
Status: repealed

I. No rule shall be effective for a period of longer than 10 years except as extended pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a, but the agency may adopt an identical rule under RSA 541-A:5 through RSA 541-A:14-a, in conformance with the drafting and procedure manual adopted under RSA 541-A:8. II. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph I, any organizational and procedural rules proposed and adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A:16, I and as identified in the drafting and procedure manual shall not expire, provided that they have been approved by the committee. No changes to such organizational and procedural rules may be made by the agency, other than editorial changes not affecting the substance of the procedural rules, without following the rulemaking procedures in this chapter. However, if the adoption or amendment of a statute governing the agency renders the agency's organizational and procedural rules no longer accurate, such rules shall expire one year after the effective date of the statute that makes such change, unless such organizational and procedural rules are amended, superseded, or repealed before such expiration. The agency shall commence rulemaking to amend its rules no later than 90 days after the effective date of such statute. If the agency reorganizes its organization and responsibilities in such a way that the agency's rules under RSA 541-A:16, I(a) describing its organization are no longer accurate, the agency shall amend its rules as soon as is practicable, but shall commence rulemaking not later than 90 days after such changes occur.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 140:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 140 / Section 3
140:3 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Chemical agent" means any element, molecule, compound, or mixture to which persons may be exposed through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption and which, at sufficiently high concentrations, may produce adverse effects. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services. III. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, agency, political subdivision of this state or any other state or political subdivision or agency of this or any other state, or any of their legal successors, representatives, agents, or agencies. IV. "Physical agent" means forces of a physical nature including, but not limited to, heat stress, lasers, microwaves, noise, or ultraviolet radiation, to which persons may be exposed and which at sufficiently high levels may produce adverse effects.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 201-B:5 — NH Code / Title XVI / Chapter 201-B / Section 5
201-B:5 Designation of Administrator.
Status: in_force

The state librarian shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The assistant state librarian shall be the deputy compact administrator pursuant to said Article.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:1 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 1
487:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Boats" means any vessel or watercraft whether moved by oars, paddles, sails or other power mechanism, inboard or outboard, or any other vessel or structure floating upon the water whether or not capable of self locomotion, including but not limited to house boats, barges and similar floating objects. I-a. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental services. II. "Department" means the department of environmental services. III. "Graywater" means galley, bath, and shower water. IV. "Marine toilet" means any toilet on or within any boat as that term is defined herein. V. "Sewage" means human body wastes and graywater, plus wastes from toilets, sinks, showers, and other receptacles intended to receive or retain body wastes or graywater. VI. "Waters of this state" means waters classified, or unclassified, as defined in RSA 485-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 313-A:3 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 313-A / Section 3
313-A:3 Removal of Members; Vacancies.
Status: in_force

The governor and council may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or for any other just cause. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor and council as provided in RSA 313-A:2.