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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:8-802 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 8-802
564-F:8-802 Trust Powers.
Status: in_force

(a) A foundation shall have trust powers to the extent that it: (1) Does not transact business with the general public; (2) Is a family trust company as defined in RSA 383-A:2-201(a)(26); or (3) Is a foreign family trust company that is authorized to engage in trust business in this state under RSA 383-D:13-1301. (b) Trust powers include the power to act as a trustee or other fiduciary, a trust advisor as defined in RSA 564-B:1-103(27), or a trust protector as defined in RSA 564-B:1-103(28). (c) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a foundation does not transact business with the general public to the extent that the foundation: (1) Qualifies as a family office under 15 U.S.C. section 80b-2(a)(11)(G); or (2) Offers and provides its services only to persons who would qualify as family clients as defined in RSA 383-D:2-201(b)(5) if the foundation was chartered as a family trust company under RSA 383-D. (d) For purposes of subsection (c)(2), a foundation may use any reasonable method for: (1) Identifying a designated relative as defined in RSA 383-D:2-201(b)(2); and (2) Selecting a method for determining family members as described in RSA 383-D:4-402(b)(2) or (c). (e) A foundation described in subsection (a)(1) shall be exempt from RSA Title 35 and shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the New Hampshire bank commissioner. (f) To the extent that a foundation other than a foundation described in subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) transacts business with the general public, the following shall apply: (1) Any action by the foundation shall not be void or voidable solely by reason of the foundation transacting business with the general public. (2) Each of the foundation's directors shall be personally, jointly, and severally liable for all liabilities created by the foundation transacting business with the general public, including any breach of a fiduciary duty to a member of the general public. (3) A director's liability under subsection (f)(2) is in addition to any civil or criminal penalties imposed by applicable law. (g) This section does not restrict the rights and remedies of any person affected by a foundation's exercise of trust powers, including the right to commence a judicial proceeding seeking: (1) A remedy for a breach of trust under RSA 564-B:10-1001; (2) Damages for a breach of trust under RSA 564-B:10-1002; or (3) Damages under RSA 564-B:10-1003.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 3-B:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 3-B / Section 2
3-B:2 No Compensation.
Status: in_force

The position established in RSA 3-B:1 shall be an honorary one, and the caretaker shall not be entitled to compensation with respect to this honorary position.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 671:7 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 671 / Section 7
671:7 Cooperative School District Planning Committee.
Status: in_force

Any school district which votes at any annual or special district meeting to create a cooperative school district planning committee under RSA 195:18 shall elect the members of said committee as provided in RSA 195:18.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146:13 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146 / Section 13
146:13 Maple Products.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, expose for sale, exchange, barter, deal in or have in his possession with intent to so deal with, any article as and for maple sugar, maple candy or maple syrup unless the same shall be made solely from the sap of the maple tree. Maple syrup is syrup made by the evaporation of maple sap or by the solution of maple concrete (sugar), and contains not more than 35 percent of water and weighs not less than 11 pounds to the gallon (231 cubic inches).
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-B:4-a — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-B / Section 4-a
100-B:4-a Hazardous Duty Group.
Status: in_force

I. A sponsor may establish a hazardous duty group as an addition to the service awards program in this chapter according to the procedure for adoption provided in RSA 100-B:3. Upon adoption of a hazardous duty group by a sponsor, the sponsor shall allocate 7.5 percent of base pay compensation of a participant for services performed for contribution to the trust fund under RSA 100-B:8. II. The committee shall establish in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A the following: (a) The procedures and requirements for participation in the deferred compensation plan by members of a hazardous duty group. (b) The definition and determination of compensation or base pay of a hazardous duty group participant. (c) The administration and qualification of the provision of this section as a safe harbor retirement benefit plan in compliance with Internal Revenue Code requirements, and applicable Internal Revenue Service rules and orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-A:38 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-A / Section 38
301-A:38 Merger.
Status: in_force

If otherwise lawful, any 2 or more associations may merge or consolidate under this chapter or under the law of the state where the surviving or new association will exist. Before an association may merge or consolidate with any other association, a written plan of merger or consolidation shall be prepared by the board of directors or by a committee selected by the board or the members of the association. In case of consolidation, the plan shall also contain the certificate of organization of the new association. The members, or such stockholders as are entitled to vote thereon, shall approve the plan in the manner provided in RSA 301-A:8 for amendments to the certificate; and the plan, as approved, shall be filed with the office of the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall charge and collect a fee of $25 for the filing of the plan with his or her office.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:50 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 50
466:50 Registration Requirements.
Status: in_force

Prior to approval of the registration of any guard dog, the custodian shall provide to the local law enforcement authority satisfactory proof of the following: I. That the premises to be guarded by the guard dog has sufficient restraining devices, such as fences or walls, to prevent access by the public during the periods that the guard dog is used to protect the premises from unauthorized entry or the escape by the guard dog from the enclosed premises. II. That the guard dog shall be treated and maintained in a humane manner whether or not the dog is on guard duty. III. That the custodian has liability insurance for each dog of not less than $100,000 to protect the general public, in the event the guard dog eludes confinement and attacks and injures a person on public or private property. IV. That the guard dog has been properly licensed pursuant to RSA 466:4. V. That the premises to be guarded by a guard dog shall be properly posted to warn the general public with sufficient number of signs as may be required by the local law enforcement authority.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-G:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-G / Section 1
420-G:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to: I. Facilitate the portability, availability, and renewability of health coverage for all New Hampshire residents and persons principally employed in New Hampshire who wish to obtain health coverage or maintain it as individuals or as employees of large and small employers. II. To promote competition among health carriers on the basis of efficient claims handling, ability to manage health care services, consumer satisfaction, and low administrative costs. III. To regulate underwriting and rating practices in the small employer and individual markets so as to promote access to affordable coverage for higher risk groups or individuals.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-I:15 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-I / Section 15
21-I:15 Sundry Materials and Supplies.
Status: in_force

I. The director of procurement and support services may purchase materials and supplies in advance of requisition by state departments and institutions, and such purchases shall be a charge against each departmental or institutional appropriation upon requisition and delivery. II. The state treasurer upon presentation by the director of procurement and support services of manifests covering said supplies is authorized to pay the same from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. III. The director of procurement and support services is authorized to assess a fair and equitable charge with respect to such materials and supplies, such charge to be made against the departmental or institutional appropriation upon requisition and delivery. Such charges shall be sufficiently high to defray all administrative, warehousing, processing, distribution and transportation costs incurred by the division of procurement and support services plus the cost of supplies necessary to the operation of the division. IV. The funds arising from such charges shall be separately accounted for, and are hereby appropriated to and made available for expenditure by the director of procurement and support services, subject to the approval of the commissioner of administrative services, for the purposes set forth in paragraph III.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:1 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 1
259:1 Definition of Words and Phrases.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter, except where the context otherwise requires.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 101:10 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 101 / Section 10
101:10 Procedure.
Status: in_force

I. Referendum. With respect to employees of the state the governor is empowered to authorize a referendum, and with respect to the employees of any political subdivision. The governor shall authorize a referendum upon request of the governing body of such subdivision except as otherwise provided herein. in such case the referendum shall be conducted, and the governor shall designate an agency or individual to supervise its conduct, in accordance with the requirements of section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act, on the question of whether service in positions covered by a retirement system established by the state or by a political subdivision thereof should be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter. In the case of the referendum with respect to the employees of the state, the conduct thereof shall be governed by such rules as the governor, after consultation with the respective representatives of employee organizations, shall approve. The notice of referendum required by section 218(d)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act to be given to employees shall contain or shall be accompanied by a statement, in such form and such detail as the governor shall deem necessary and sufficient, to inform the employees of the rights which will accrue to them and their dependents and survivors, and the liabilities to which they will be subject, if their services are included under an agreement under this chapter. II. Certification. Upon receiving satisfactory evidence that with respect to any such referendum the conditions specified in section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act have been met, the governor shall so certify to the Commissioner of Social Security. III. Order of Referenda. No referendum shall be held hereunder with respect to the employees of any political subdivision until the referendum authorized herein with respect to the employees of the state shall have been conducted and the result thereof determined. In the event that the employees of the state in said referendum shall vote in favor of including service in positions covered by the New Hampshire retirement system with respect to the state under an agreement under this act, the governor, upon the determination of such vote and without further directive or request, shall forthwith authorize a referendum with respect to each of the political subdivisions having positions covered by the New Hampshire retirement system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:128 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 128
31:128 Certified Copy of Legislation Prima Facie Evidence of Enactment.
Status: in_force

A certified copy of the municipal legislation, or a certified code, codification or compilation which includes the legislation, shall constitute prima facie evidence that the legislation was enacted on or prior to the date of certification. Certification shall be by the town or city clerk, or by the official enacting the legislation, or by the chairman, secretary or clerk of the board or body enacting the municipal legislation. The copy or code shall specify, by name or title, which officer, board or body of the municipality enacted the legislation. This method of proving municipal legislation shall not be exclusive.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 286:10 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 286 / Section 10
286:10 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever, having a billiard table, pool table or bowling alley in his charge, shall keep the same for hire, gain or reward, or in connection with his place of business, without license, shall forfeit the sum of $20 for every billiard table, pool table or bowling alley so kept, to be recovered in an action of debt in the name of the town, or said person shall be guilty of a violation and the penalty therefor shall be for the use of the town in which such offense is committed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 292:8-l — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 292 / Section 8-l
292:8-l Powers Extended.
Status: in_force

Any non-profit corporation heretofore organized by special act of the legislature for purposes as set forth by RSA 292:1 may: I. Change its name, eliminate any limitation on the assets it is authorized to hold, provide for distribution of its assets upon dissolution of the said corporation, by a majority vote of such corporation, unless otherwise provided by any such special act or the bylaws of any such corporation, at a meeting duly called for that purpose, and by recording a certified copy of such vote in the office of the secretary of state. The fee for recording said certified copy in the office of the secretary of state shall be $25. II. Change its purpose by a majority vote of said corporation. A written notice of the proposed change shall be provided to the director of charitable trusts, department of justice and the notice of proposed changes shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation by the trustees at least 30 days before the vote is taken. The proposed change shall also be submitted for review by the probate court. If legal cause exists which would prevent the proposed change in purpose, the director of charitable trusts shall have 30 days to notify the corporation of any additional requirements. A certified copy of the vote shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. The fee for recording said certified copy in the office of the secretary of state shall be $25. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to supercede the intent of RSA 7:19-RSA 7:32-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:10 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 10
146-C:10 Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who owns or operates an underground storage facility without a permit as required by this chapter, who fails to comply with a condition of that permit or of an order issued under RSA 146-C:9-a, or who violates any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter relative to underground storage facilities shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall count as a separate violation. Such a violation may also be enjoined by the superior court upon application of the attorney general. II. All moneys collected under this section which pertain to the discharge of oil shall be paid into the oil pollution control fund established under RSA 146-A:11-a. All moneys collected under this section which pertain to discharge of a hazardous substance shall be paid to the hazardous waste cleanup fund established under RSA 147-B:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:83 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 83
80:83 Exception.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 80:55, relative to timely mailing, shall not apply to payment or remittance as a result of execution of tax liens or tax lien redemptions or payment of subsequent taxes thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-A:2 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-A / Section 2
53-A:2 Public Agency Defined.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the term "public agency" shall mean any political subdivision of this state or of any adjoining state and any quasi-municipal corporation, including but not limited to school districts, school administrative units, village districts, regional water districts, and special districts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-A:4 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-A / Section 4
651-A:4 Duties; Adult Parole Board.
Status: in_force

The board shall: I. Be responsible for paroling prisoners from the state prison and recommitting those who have violated the conditions of parole, subject to the applicable provisions of this chapter; II. Have legal custody of all persons released on parole until they receive their discharge or are recommitted to the prison; 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; and (d) Procedures for revocation of parole. (e) Procedures for medical parole.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-A:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-A / Section 9
169-A:9 Juvenile Delinquent.
Status: in_force

The term "delinquent juvenile" as used in the interstate compact on juveniles shall include a delinquent as defined in RSA 169-B:2, IV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 206:34-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 206 / Section 34-a
206:34-a Use of Fish and Game Funds.
Status: in_force

All revenues accruing from sales of licenses and permits, donations solicited and collected at donation collection points approved by the executive director, and any other revenue received by the department, and any money reimbursed or granted to the department by the state or federal government for fish, game, and wildlife conservation or related programs shall be used solely for conservation, restoration, management, educational benefit, recreational use, and scientific study of the fish, game, and wildlife resources of the state, including acquisition of property and general administration of RSA title XVIII. Such funds shall be used for no other purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-G:4 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-G / Section 4
326-G:4 Eligibility for Initial Licensure.
Status: in_force

Applicants for initial licensure as athletic trainers shall: I. Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the office of professional licensure and certification, using criteria established by the board, that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and adhere to this chapter, RSA 328-F, and the board's rules. II. Have at least a bachelor's degree. III. Have a currently valid certificate issued by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization. IV. Meet any continuing competency requirements established by the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:5 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 5
461-A:5 Decision-making Responsibility.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in paragraph III, in the making of any order relative to decision-making responsibility, there shall be a presumption, affecting the burden of proof, that joint decision-making responsibility is in the best interest of minor children: I. Where the parents have agreed to an award of joint decision-making responsibility or so agree in open court at a hearing for the purpose of determining parental rights and responsibilities for the minor children of the marriage. If the court declines to enter an order awarding joint decision-making responsibility, the court shall state in its decision the reasons for the denial. II. Upon the application of either parent for joint decision-making responsibility, in which case it may be awarded at the discretion of the court. For the purpose of assisting the court in making a determination whether an award of joint decision-making responsibility is appropriate under this section, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the children according to the provisions of RSA 461-A:16. If the court declines to enter an order awarding joint decision-making responsibility, the court shall state in its decision the reasons for the denial. III. Where the court finds that abuse as defined in RSA 173-B:1, I has occurred, the court shall consider such abuse as harmful to children and as evidence in determining whether joint decision-making responsibility is appropriate. In such cases, the court shall make orders for the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities that best protect the children or the abused spouse or both. If joint decision-making responsibility is granted despite evidence of abuse, the court shall provide written findings to support the order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-P:26 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-P / Section 26
21-P:26 Commission.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be a fire standards and training commission consisting of 16 members, including the commissioner of safety or designee, the commissioner of education or designee, the attorney general or designee, the chief of the forest protection, the director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, and the state fire marshal, who shall each serve during his or her continuance in such office, and members of each of the following associations or groups chosen by the governor, with the approval of the council, from a list of 3 qualified members submitted by each association or group: (a) Two representatives of the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, at least one of whom shall be a chief of a full-time fire department, and one a chief of a volunteer department. (b) One representative of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire-International Association of Firefighters. (c) One representative of the Fire Instructors and Officers Association of New Hampshire. (d) One representative of the Federation of Fire Mutual Aid Associations. (e) One representative of the New Hampshire State Firemen's Association. (f) One representative of the insurance industry of New Hampshire, which members shall be recommended by the New Hampshire Association of Domestic Insurance Companies. (g) One representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association. (h) One representative of the New Hampshire State Permanent Firemen's Association. (i) One representative of the Fire Prevention Society. I-a. The director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services shall be a nonvoting member of the commission. II. Each member shall serve a term of 3 years, provided that no such member shall serve beyond the time he ceases to hold the membership which qualified him for appointment to the commission. III. Members shall serve without compensation except that they shall be reimbursed for their regular and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. IV. Members shall annually elect from among themselves a person to serve as commission chairman and another to serve as commission vice-chairman. The director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services shall serve as the commission's executive officer. The commission shall hold no fewer than 4 regular meetings a year at such times and places as the chairman shall fix, either on his own motion or upon written request of any 4 members.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 291-A:15 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 291-A / Section 15
291-A:15 Coordination of Procurement and Use.
Status: in_force

Each hospital in this state shall enter into agreements or affiliations with procurement organizations for coordination of procurement and use of anatomical gifts.