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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564:20 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564 / Section 20
564:20 Conveyance by Administrator.
Status: in_force

When any person deceased shall, at the time of his death, hold any real estate in trust for the use of another, and there is no dispute as to the trust or title of the deceased therein, the judge for the county in which such real estate is situate, upon application and notice, may license the executor or administrator of such deceased person to convey such real estate to the person for whose use the same was holden in trust by the deceased, or to such other person as may be designated by the judge.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 39:9 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 39 / Section 9
39:9 Warning, Upon Neglect.
Status: in_force

If the selectmen unreasonably neglect or refuse to warn a meeting, or to insert any article in their warrant, a justice of the superior court, upon application in writing of 25 or more voters or of 1/6 part of the voters of such town, may issue a warrant for such meeting, or order the insertion of an article in the warrant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-I:12 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-I / Section 12
287-I:12 Risk Management.
Status: in_force

The commission's agents may take any risk management strategies as authorized by the director.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:120 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 120
259:120 User.
Status: in_force

"User," as used in the provisions of this title relative to road tolls, shall mean any person, except the United States government or any of its agencies, the state of New Hampshire and all of its political subdivisions, including school districts and village districts, or any state of the United States, District of Columbia or a province or territory of Canada.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-I:6 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-I / Section 6
485-I:6 Additional Studies or Mitigation.
Status: in_force

I. For the purposes of this section, "mitigation" means actions or impact fees relative to coastal resources or uses, including wildlife, natural resources, ecosystems, and traditional or existing water dependent uses, including but not limited to, commercial and recreational fishing, including aquaculture, and transit lanes that cannot be avoided or minimized. II. The coastal program in coordination with the fish and game department and other relevant state agencies shall determine, in consultation with the impacted communities, whether additional studies and/or mitigation are required under proposals for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 146-C:10-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 146-C / Section 10-a
146-C:10-a Administrative Fines.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of environmental services, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter including any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this section shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to this section shall be deposited by the commissioner in the oil pollution control fund established under RSA 146-A. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: I. A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this section for violations of this chapter as provided above; and II. Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 27:15 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 27 / Section 15
27:15 Costs.
Status: in_force

If the defendant prevails in such suit the county shall not be liable for costs; but the same may be recovered of the indorser of the writ on scire facias.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:20 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 20
47:20 Form of Complaints.
Status: in_force

It shall be sufficient in any such complaint to set out the offense plainly and substantially; but the bylaw or ordinance upon which the complaint is founded need not be recited or set out.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:42 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 42
12-O:42 Workforce Development.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of business and economic affairs shall work with the director of the office of workforce opportunity to plan, develop, and administer workforce investment activities, programs, and grants under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, as such may be amended, reauthorized, and in effect from time to time, and shall discharge the day-to-day operational responsibilities and obligations of the State Workforce Innovation Board established under RSA 12-O:44. The commissioner shall coordinate with the State Workforce Innovation Board to promote state and local investment systems that increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:6-w — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 6-w
415:6-w Coverage for Prescription Contraceptive Drugs and Prescription Contraceptive Devices and for Contraceptive Services.
Status: in_force

Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to certificate holders of such insurance, who are residents of this state, coverage for outpatient contraceptive services under the same terms and conditions as for other outpatient services. "Outpatient contraceptive services" means consultations, examinations, and medical services, provided on an outpatient basis, including the initial screening provided through a pharmacy pursuant to RSA 318:47-l at a rate established by contract between the pharmacy and the insurer or its pharmacy benefits manager, and related to the use of contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy which have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Each insurer that issues or renews any individual policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses shall cover all prescription contraceptive drugs and contraceptive devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Coverage shall include contraceptives dispensed in a quantity intended to last for a 12-month period if prescribed in that quantity. An insurer shall not impose utilization review requirements or other limitations to control the prescribing or dispensing of contraceptives to an amount that is less than a 12-month supply, if that quantity is prescribed. An insurer shall not be required to cover more than one 12-month contraceptive prescription in a single dispensing per plan year. A deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirement shall not be imposed on the coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and contraceptive devices approved by the FDA under this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if there is a therapeutic equivalent of a drug or device for an FDA-approved contraceptive method, an insurer may impose cost-sharing requirements as long as at least one drug or device for that method is available without cost-sharing; provided that if an individual's provider recommends a particular FDA-approved contraceptive drug or device based on a medical determination, the insurer shall provide coverage for the prescribed contraceptive drug or device without cost-sharing. Nothing in this section shall be construed as altering the terms and conditions of a contract relating to prescription drugs and outpatient services. Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the coverage under this section shall apply to the medical assistance program, pursuant to RSA 161 and RSA 167.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:22 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 22
236:22 Removal of Fences Obstructing.
Status: in_force

Fences shall not be removed for highway purposes until 10 days' notice in writing of the intention to remove the same has been given to the owner or occupant of the land enclosed by such fence, or to his agent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 160-C:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 160-C / Section 4
160-C:4 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: I. The procedure and reasons for denying, suspending, or revoking an application or a license issued pursuant to RSA 160-C:3. II. Insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility to be required of any person licensed under this chapter, except that no bonding requirement shall be imposed on retail sellers of permissible fireworks. III. Forms for applications and local permits to sell permissible fireworks. IV. Forms for applications and state licenses to sell permissible fireworks. V. Requirements for the safe use, handling, and storage of permissible fireworks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:39 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 39
466:39 City or Town Bylaws.
Status: in_force

The local governing body may make such additional bylaws and regulations concerning the licensing, muzzling of vicious dogs as defined in RSA 466:31, II(g), and restraining of dogs as it deems reasonable, and may affix penalties not exceeding $50 for a breach thereof. Such bylaws and regulations shall relate only to dogs owned or kept in such city or town, and the annual fee required for a license shall in no case be more than $1 in addition to the sum hereby required. The following dogs shall be exempt from this section: dogs being used for hunting, supervised competition, exhibition or training for such activities if accompanied by the owner or custodian, or a dog which is guarding, working, or herding livestock, as defined in RSA 21:34-a, II(a)(4) if the owner or custodian is able to see or hear the dog or have reasonable knowledge of where the dog is located, even if such dog is out of the line of the owner or custodian's sight.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:15 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 15
171-A:15 Rights of Clients to be Provided.
Status: in_force

Written materials describing the rights of clients as set forth in this chapter and in the rules of the department shall be provided to each client and his or her guardian, if any. Such materials shall be presented in clearly understandable language and form.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-E:3 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 326-E / Section 3
326-E:3 Requirements for Initial Licensure.
Status: in_force

I. An applicant for an initial license to practice respiratory care shall be of good professional character and shall: (a) Be a graduate of a respiratory care educational program as defined in RSA 326-E:1, XI; or (b) Have successfully completed and achieved a passing score for the entry level exam administered in English by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. prior to July 31, 1977. II. An applicant for initial licensure shall also be required to pass a standardized national examination administered in English by the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. or by a successor organization approved in rules adopted by the executive director, in consultation with the advisory board, pursuant to RSA 541-A. III. An applicant for initial licensure shall be required to certify under oath that the applicant is not under investigation by any professional licensing board and that the applicant's credentials have not been suspended or revoked by any professional licensing board. IV. An applicant for initial licensure who has not practiced as a respiratory care practitioner for at least 500 hours per year during the 4 years prior to filing the application shall be required to successfully complete continuing education and continuing competency requirements set forth in rules adopted by the executive director, in consultation with the advisory board, pursuant to RSA 541-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:14 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 14
304-A:14 Partnership Bound by Partner's Breach of Trust.
Status: in_force

The partnership is bound to make good the loss: I. Where one partner acting within the scope of his apparent authority receives money or property of a third person and misapplies it; and II. Where the partnership in the course of its business receives money or property of a third person and the money or property so received is misapplied by any partner while it is in the custody of the partnership.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 197:6 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 197 / Section 6
197:6 Warrant and Articles.
Status: in_force

Upon the written application of 25 or more voters or 2 percent of the voters of the school district, whichever is less, although in no event shall fewer than 10 registered voters be sufficient, presented to the school board or one of them not later than 30 days before the date prescribed for the school district meeting or the second Tuesday in March, whichever is earlier, the school board shall insert in the school district warrant for such meeting the petitioned article with only such minor textual changes as may be required. No article may be inserted after posting of said warrant. Corrections to petitioned warrant articles shall not in any way change the intended effect of the article as presented in the original petition. The right to have an article inserted in the warrant conferred by this section shall not be invalidated by the provisions of RSA 32. The written application for a petitioned article for an annual meeting may identify one of the registered voters in the application as the primary petitioner. If no primary petitioner is identified, the primary petitioner shall be the first registered voter listed on the written application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:15 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 15
169-C:15 Preliminary Hearing.
Status: in_force

I. After an ex parte order is issued or petition filed, a preliminary hearing shall be conducted by the court to determine if reasonable cause exists to believe that the child is abused or neglected. II. If the court does not find reasonable cause to believe that the child is abused or neglected, it shall dismiss the petition. III. Upon a finding of reasonable cause that the child is abused or neglected, the court shall: (a) Appoint a CASA or other approved program guardian ad litem or an attorney to represent the child pursuant to RSA 169-C:10. (b) Determine whether any ex parte orders issued should be continued or modified. (c) Issue orders pursuant to RSA 169-C:16, which shall be immediate and in writing if the court finds that the child's circumstances or surroundings present an imminent danger to the child's health or life. (d) Set a date for an adjudicatory hearing. In all cases, the adjudicatory hearing shall be held and completed and written findings issued within 60 days from the date that the petition was filed with the court. If a child is in an out-of-home placement, the adjudicatory hearing shall be held and completed within 30 days from the date the petition was filed with the court, unless the court makes a written finding of extraordinary circumstances requiring the time limit to be extended. IV. The court shall determine whether each parent summoned understands the possible consequences to parental rights should the court find that the child is abused or neglected. Each person shall sign a statement stating that such person understands the consequences to parental rights. Such statement shall be in a form to be determined by the court. V. Any person who is subject to an ex parte order may challenge the order at the preliminary hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 496:4 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 496 / Section 4
496:4 Jurors' Mileage.
Status: in_force

When such adjournment involves transferring the jury, jurors so transferred shall be entitled to such extra mileage as may be reasonable, to be determined by the presiding justice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:51 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 170-E / Section 51
170-E:51 Collaboration Between the Department of Health and Human Services and Foster Parents.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that foster parents providing care for children who are in the custody of the department of health and human services play an integral, indispensable, and vital role in the department's effort to care for dependent children displaced from their homes. The general court further finds that it is in the best interest of the department of health and human services to acknowledge foster parents as active and participating members of this system and to support them through the following foster parent rights, as primary caregivers for children in the care and custody of the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 34:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 34 / Section 5
34:5 Investment.
Status: in_force

The moneys in such fund shall be kept in a separate account and not intermingled with the other funds of the city. Said capital reserve fund shall be invested only by deposit in a federally insured bank authorized to accept deposits under RSA 6:8, I and I-a, in such stocks and bonds as are legal for investment by New Hampshire savings banks, or in participation units in the public deposit investment pool established pursuant to RSA 6:45, or in obligations with principal and interest fully guaranteed by the United States government. The obligations may be held directly or in the form of securities of or other interests in any open-end or closed-end management-type investment company or investment trust registered under 15 U.S.C. section 80a-1 et seq., if the portfolio of the investment company or investment trust is limited to such obligations and repurchase agreements fully collateralized by such obligations. When so invested in good faith the trustees hereinafter named shall not be liable for the loss of such moneys. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so invested shall accrue to and become a part of the fund. Deposits in banks shall be made in the name of the city, and it shall appear upon the book thereof that the same is a capital reserve fund. Any person who directly or indirectly receives any such funds or moneys for deposit or for investment in securities of any kind shall, prior to acceptance of such funds, make available at the time of such deposit or investment, an option to have such funds secured by collateral having a value at least equal to the amount of such funds. Such collateral shall be segregated for the exclusive benefit of the city. Only securities defined by the bank commissioner in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 383-B:3-301(e) shall be eligible to be pledged as collateral. The trustees shall formally adopt an investment policy for all investments made by them or by their agents for any trust funds in their custody in conformance with the provisions of applicable statutes. The trustees shall review and confirm the investment policy at least annually. A copy of the investment policy shall be filed with the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 199:14 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 199 / Section 14
199:14 Proceedings Pending.
Status: in_force

The district shall take no steps to carry into effect a former location while any subsequent proceedings authorized by law for a change thereof are pending.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 216-I:12 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 216-I / Section 12
216-I:12 Manufactured Housing Exempted.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to "manufactured housing" as defined in RSA 205-A:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 565:12 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 565 / Section 12
565:12 Order of Priority.
Status: in_force

If there be more than one party for whose use such executions may be awarded, the order of priority in the attachment shall be as designated in the indorsement on the original writ; and if there be no such designation, in the order in which the names are indorsed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:20 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 20
657:20 Procedure by UOCAVA Voter.
Status: in_force

UOCAVA voters shall follow the procedure set forth in RSA 657:17.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 404-B:7 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 404-B / Section 7
404-B:7 Board of Directors.
Status: in_force

I. The board of directors of the association shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 persons serving terms as established in the plan of operation. The members of the board shall be selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the commissioner. Vacancies on the board shall be filled for the remaining period of the term in the same manner as initial appointments. If no members are selected within 60 days after the effective date of this chapter, the commissioner may appoint the initial members of the board of directors. II. In approving selections to the board, the commissioner shall consider among other things whether all member insurers are fairly represented. III. Members of the board may be reimbursed from the assets of the association for expenses incurred by them as members of the board of directors.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 249:15 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 249 / Section 15
249:15 Objection.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of such an objection, the department of transportation shall notify the owner of the time and place when he may appear to show cause why such clearing should not be done.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 496:5 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 496 / Section 5
496:5 Officers' Compensation.
Status: in_force

The clerk of court, and the sheriff and his deputies in attendance, shall, upon such adjournment, be allowed such extra compensation as may be reasonable, to be determined by the presiding justice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:34 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 34
261:34 Perfection of Security Interest.
Status: reserved

A security interest in a previously registered vehicle for which no certificate of title or application for a certificate is required is perfected by the delivery to the department of a notice of security interest in the form the director prescribes and the required fee. It is perfected as of the time of its creation if the delivery is completed within 10 days thereafter, otherwise as of the time of delivery. A notice of a security interest created or reserved before September 1, 1968, need be executed by the lienholder only.