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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:75 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 75
659:75 Forwarding; Retaining Copies of Return.
Status: in_force

I. One copy of the election return shall be forwarded by the town or ward clerk to the secretary of state in both paper and electronic form no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day following a state election unless the secretary of state orders them at a different time and date. The other shall be kept by the town or city clerk in accordance with RSA 33-A:3-a and shall be open to public inspection at reasonable times. If an official state election return is sealed along with the ballots, the clerk having custody of the sealed ballots shall, at the request of the secretary of state, and in the presence of a state election official, unseal the ballots and retrieve the election return. The ballots shall be immediately resealed and the election return shall be delivered to the secretary of state by the election official. II. For a city or town that uses an electronic ballot counting device in a state election, the town or ward clerk shall print and forward a paper copy of the results report to the secretary of state with the return of votes form and shall keep a paper copy of the results report with the paper return of votes form that is retained by the town or city clerk in accordance with paragraph I.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 315:8 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 315 / Section 8
315:8 Licenses.
Status: in_force

I. The office shall issue a license to applicants who have submitted a complete application, paid a license fee, achieved a satisfactory examination score, and satisfied all other criteria of competence and professional character required by this chapter. I-a. (a) The office shall issue special training licenses to persons of good professional character who are enrolled in a regular residency or graduate fellowship training program accredited by the Council for Podiatric Medical Education, and who possess such further education and training as the board may require by rule. (b) A person holding a training license shall be subject to discipline in accordance with this chapter and RSA 310 and such additional professional character and competency requirements as the board may require by rule. (c) Training licenses shall be confined to activities performed in the course of the qualifying residency training program, shall expire automatically upon the licensee's separation from the residency training program for any reason, and may be issued on a restricted or conditional basis. II. Upon review of any application for licensure under this chapter, the board may, upon notice and the opportunity for a hearing, deny an application, issue a license subject to restrictions or limitations as evidenced on the face of the license, or impose probationary conditions upon any applicant who fails to establish his or her qualifications to the satisfaction of the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 371:21 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 371 / Section 21
371:21 Damages and Compensation.
Status: in_force

Whenever an appeal is timely filed, the commission shall, upon request of an affected property owner, determine the compensation, if any, to be paid to the owner of land bordering the site of a public water crossing for any damages caused by the continuation and maintenance of any structures, facilities or equipment installed in connection with the crossing, subject to appeal as provided in RSA 371:10. The commission shall also determine the amount of compensation to be paid to the state for rights on public waters or public lands as provided in section 371:20.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:5 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 179 / Section 5
179:5 Prohibited Sales.
Status: in_force

I. No licensee, salesperson, direct shipper, common carrier, delivery agent, nor any other person, shall sell or give away or cause or allow or procure to be sold, delivered, or given away any liquor or beverage to a person under the age of 21, except as permitted under RSA 179:10-b, or serve an individual who is visibly intoxicated or who a reasonable and prudent person would know is intoxicated. For all deliveries of packages by common carrier or delivery agent marked "alcoholic beverages" or "alcoholic products," the carrier shall obtain an adult signature. II. Notwithstanding RSA 179:10-b, no licensee, manager, or person in charge of a licensed premises shall allow or permit any individual, who is under the age of 21, to possess or consume any liquor or beverage on the licensed premises.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 454-C:4 — NH Code / Title XLI / Chapter 454-C / Section 4
454-C:4 Period of Retention.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall maintain the image of the notice or the information therefrom regarding each lien and any full release thereof in the index until at least the earlier of one year after the secretary of state receives a full release or notice of full release of the lien, or the expiration of the time period noted herein for each category of lien: I. Federal tax liens (RSA 454-B)-12 years from date of filing or latest refiling; II. State tax liens (RSA 21-J:28-c)-7 years from date of filing; III. State Food Security Act liens (RSA 439)-one year from lapse; IV. All other liens-12 years from date of filing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 294-A:28 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 294-A / Section 28
294-A:28 Annual Report.
Status: repealed

I. The annual report of each domestic professional corporation, and each foreign professional corporation authorized to transact business in this state, filed with the secretary of state under the law in this state applicable to business corporations shall include a statement that all the shareholders, and as many of the directors and officers as may be required under RSA 294-A:20, are qualified persons with respect to the corporation. II. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-Q:3 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-Q / Section 3
162-Q:3 Reports.
Status: in_force

The commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs shall file a report detailing the implementation of the tax credit program under RSA 77-E:3-c and the results achieved. This report shall be filed with the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the governor on or before July 31 of each year, beginning with July 31, 2009. The report shall include the following: I. Methods and activities used to implement the tax credit program. II. The number and type of jobs created in Coos county. III. The total amount of tax credits awarded. IV. Other information as deemed relevant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 418:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 418 / Section 6
418:6 Location of Office, Meetings, Communications to Members.
Status: in_force

I. The principal office of any domestic society shall be located in this state. The meetings of its supreme governing body may be held in any state, district, province or territory wherein such society has at least one subordinate lodge, or in such other location as determined by the supreme governing body, and all business transacted at such meetings shall be as valid in all respects as if such meetings were held in this state. The minutes of the proceedings of the supreme governing body and of the board of directors shall be in the English language. II. A society may provide in its laws for an official publication in which any notice, report, or statement required by law to be given to members, including notice of election, may be published. Such required reports, notices, and statements shall be printed conspicuously in the publication. If the records of a society show that 2 or more members have the same mailing address, an official publication mailed to one member is deemed to be mailed to all members at the same address unless a member requests a separate copy. III. Not later than June 1 of each year, a synopsis of the society's annual statement providing an explanation of the facts concerning the condition of the society thereby disclosed shall be printed and mailed to each benefit member of the society or, in lieu thereof, such synopsis may be published in the society's official publication.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:1-103 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 1-103
383-E:1-103 Reservation of Power to Amend or Repeal.
Status: in_force

The general court has power to amend or repeal all or part of this chapter at any time and all persons subject to this chapter are governed by the amendment or repeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:66 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 66
12-O:66 Program Guidelines; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. The department of business and economic affairs shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A, relative to grant application and distribution procedures for wireless initiatives pursuant to 12-O:65. II. The rules shall, at a minimum, include the following: (a) Establishment of a competitive grant process based on objective criteria, prioritizing areas unserved by or lacking consistent mobile wireless coverage. (b) Establishment of a challenge process, with reasonable timelines, through which information may be provided to the state to ensure that funds are used to build projects in areas unserved by or lacking consistent mobile wireless coverage. (c) A method to ensure an applicant's trade secrets, financial information, and proprietary information submitted as part of an application are exempt from disclosure under RSA 91-A. (d) Establishment of a process that promotes wireless connectivity statewide. (e) Establishment of a program or mechanisms to encourage adoption of wireless services. III. Eligible costs for the program shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Costs of construction and government permitting, installation, and operation of wireless network infrastructure, including but not limited to buildings, towers, digital devices, equipment, and fiber-optic lines. (b) Upgrades to existing wireless network infrastructure. (c) All other costs directly attributable to the construction project. In cases where a cost is shared with another ongoing project, shared costs shall be prorated. (d) Planning costs related to network design and program eligibility. (e) Awards pursuant to this subdivision shall be contingent on the issuance of necessary government permits. IV. The department of business and economic affairs shall not, as a condition of an award of grant money, impose any requirement, rate regulation, or other term or condition of service that differs from the applicant's terms or conditions of service in its other service areas.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 310-A:133 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 310-A / Section 133
310-A:133 Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings.
Status: repealed

I. [Repealed.] II. A finding by the board of any of the following types of misconduct will be grounds for the revocation of a license: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure or renew a license to practice under this subdivision; (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes, or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the interests of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee; (d) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this subdivision; (e) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision; (f) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision; (g) Providing false testimony before the board; or (h) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, certificate, or affidavit in connection with the practice of geology. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 329-C:15 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 329-C / Section 15
329-C:15 Rulemaking Functions of the Interstate Commission.
Status: in_force

I. The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect. II. Rules deemed appropriate for the operations of the interstate commission shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that substantially conforms to the "Model State Administrative Procedure Act" of 2010, and subsequent amendments thereto. III. Not later than 30 days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, provided that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 41:9-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 41 / Section 9-a
41:9-a Establishment of Fees.
Status: in_force

I. A town may, by majority vote at any annual or special meeting, authorize the board of selectmen to establish or amend fees, as provided in this section. Such a vote shall continue in effect until rescinded. II. Following such vote, the board of selectmen, without further vote of the town, may establish or amend fees or charges for the following purposes: (a) The issuance of any license or permit which is part of a regulatory program which has been established by vote of the town. (b) The use or occupancy of any public revenue-producing facility, as defined in RSA 33-B:1, VI, the establishment of which has been authorized by vote of the town. III. Such fees or charges shall not exceed, in the case of licenses or permits, an amount reasonably calculated to cover the town's regulatory, administrative and enforcement costs. IV. Prior to the establishment or amendment of any such fees, the selectmen shall hold a public hearing, notice for which shall be given at least 7 days prior to the hearing by posting in 2 public places in the town and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the town. The notice shall include the proposed schedule of fees. V. This section shall not be deemed to prohibit a town from delegating authority over specific fees to another official or official body of the town. This section shall not supersede other provisions of law concerning the establishment or amount of specific types of fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:18-1809 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 18-1809
564-F:18-1809 Beneficiary's Consent, Release, or Ratification.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b), a foundation official is not liable to a beneficiary for breach of duty if the beneficiary: (1) Consented to the conduct constituting the breach of duty; (2) Released the foundation official from liability for the breach of duty; or (3) Ratified the transaction constituting the breach of duty. (b) For purposes of subsection (a), a beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification is invalid if: (1) In making the consent, release, or ratification, the beneficiary was induced by a foundation official's improper conduct; or (2) At the time of making the consent, release, or ratification, the beneficiary did not know of the beneficiary's rights or the material facts relating to the breach of duty.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 98-E:2 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 98-E / Section 2
98-E:2 Interference Prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall interfere in any way with the right of freedom of speech, full criticism, or disclosure by any public employee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:95-c — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 95-c
31:95-c Special Revenue Funds.
Status: in_force

I. Towns may, pursuant to RSA 31:95-d, vote to restrict revenues, or any portion of revenues, from a specific source to expenditures for specific purposes. Such revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a special revenue fund separate from the general fund. II. Notwithstanding paragraph IV, towns may establish, pursuant to RSA 31:95-d, special revenue funds to: (a) Provide special highway funds from appropriate revenues, such as revenues from block grants from the state highway fund, motor vehicle permit fees collected under RSA 261:165, parking meter fees and fines in accordance with RSA 231:131, and any other highway related revenues not otherwise designated by law. Appropriations from the special highway fund shall be used for highway expenditures. (b) Provide special capital improvement plan funds from appropriate revenues, which include any portion of town revenues otherwise allotted to the general fund except property taxes, provided that the town has adopted and has in place an up-to-date capital improvement plan as prescribed and developed in accordance with the provisions of RSA 674:5 through 674:8. Any funds from sources includable in subparagraph (a) included in the capital improvement plan shall be used solely for highway purposes. Appropriations from the special capital improvement plan fund shall be used to fund those individual capital projects identified in an up-to-date duly adopted town capital improvement plan. III. Any surplus in any fund created under paragraph I or II shall not be deemed part of the general fund accumulated surplus nor shall any surplus be expended for any purpose or transferred to any appropriation until such time as the legislative body shall have voted to appropriate a specific amount from said fund for a specific purpose related to the purpose or source of the revenue. IV. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the establishment of capital reserve funds pursuant to RSA 35:1 or town created trust funds pursuant to RSA 31:19-a. The provisions of this section shall be limited to those town activities funded primarily through user fees including, but not limited to, municipal airports and solid waste facilities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 529:9 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 529 / Section 9
529:9 Indivisible Property.
Status: in_force

If such real estate cannot, in the judgment of the appraisers, be divided and set out by metes and bounds without greatly impairing the value of the whole the levy may be made upon an undivided interest therein, or by such mode of division as the nature of the property will admit.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 80:22 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 80 / Section 22
80:22 Report to Register.
Status: in_force

Each tax collector, within 15 days after such posting and mailing shall deliver or forward by registered mail to the register of deeds, for the county in which the real estate is situated, a copy of the notice so posted, with an affidavit that it was so posted and that the notices above required were so mailed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402:5 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402 / Section 5
402:5 Territory.
Status: in_force

A mutual fire insurance company, organized under the laws of the state, may limit its operations within certain prescribed boundaries; and in such case it shall be barred from insuring property situated outside those boundaries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 436:119 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 436 / Section 119
436:119 Advancement in the Program.
Status: in_force

I. When a flock has obtained a status that has met all of the program standards, the flock owner may apply to advance the flock to certified status. The board shall review advancement applications for movement from enrolled status to certified status at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. II. The advancement application package shall include: (a) A completed program advancement application form. (b) An inspection report prepared by a state veterinarian or AVIC or AVIC designee. (c) An inventory report submitted by the flock owner and verified and signed by a state veterinarian or AVIC or AVIC designee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-G:7 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-G / Section 7
79-G:7 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

All taxes levied pursuant to assessments under this chapter which are not paid when due shall be collected in the same manner as provided in RSA 80.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:64 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 64
228:64 Delinquent Railroad Taxes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, there are hereby appropriated to the department and the commissioner may utilize, any delinquent state taxes and the interest due thereon to the date of acquisition from any railroad entity only as an offset against the purchase cost of any railroad property purchased from that railroad entity. Such taxes and interest hereby appropriated shall be in addition to any other funds available for the purposes of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 528:14 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 528 / Section 14
528:14 Effect of Sale.
Status: in_force

The rights and obligations of the corporation, except as to such tolls, shall not be affected by the sale, and they may redeem the franchise by paying to the purchaser the amount paid by him therefor, with twelve per cent interest thereon, at any time within three months after the sale.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-P:2 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-P / Section 2
12-P:2 Establishment; Purpose.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be a department of energy under the executive direction of a commissioner of energy and consisting of the divisions of administration, policy and programs, enforcement, and regulatory support. II. The purpose of this chapter is to improve the administration of state government by providing unified direction of policies, programs, and personnel in the field of energy and utilities, making possible increased efficiency and economies from integrated administration and operation of the various energy and utility related functions of the state government. III. In addition to its other functions, it shall be the duty of the department of energy to provide all necessary administrative, technical, and staff support to the public utilities commission to assist the commission in carrying out its regulatory and adjudicative functions. IV. The department shall have the authority to investigate any matter that may come before the public utilities commission and to appear before the commission to advocate for the department's position and for the purposes of providing a complete record for consideration by the commission. V. The department shall develop strategies, concepts, and tools to enhance outreach and education programs to increase knowledge and awareness about energy efficiency and sustainable energy among New Hampshire residents and businesses. VI. The department shall expand upon the state government's efficiency programs to ensure that the state is providing leadership on energy efficiency and sustainable energy including reduction of its energy use and fuel costs.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-E:13-1305 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-E / Section 13-1305
383-E:13-1305 Application; Organization.
Status: in_force

Application to form a corporate credit union shall be made in writing to the commissioner. The application shall contain the names of at least 15 credit unions which have agreed to subscribe to shares in the corporate credit union at the time the application is made. (a) The application shall be accompanied by articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other appropriate documents. (b) The bylaws shall provide for the selection of a board of directors of at least 5 members and shall require credit unions applying for membership to subscribe to shares in a minimum amount as specified in the bylaws.