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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:4-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 4-a
228:4-a Competitive Bidding.
Status: in_force

No project subject to the competitive bidding requirements of RSA 228:4 shall be awarded to any independent contractor except: I. If the commissioner decides that the bid of the lowest bidder should be accepted, he or she shall prepare a contract of acceptance of the lowest bid within 60 days from the opening of bids. He or she shall execute the contract in the name of the state. After the contract is executed by the lowest bidder, the form of it approved by the attorney general, and the availability of funds approved by the commissioner of administrative services, he or she shall transmit the contract to the governor and council. Upon approval by the governor and council, it shall become a valid contract of the state. II. The state reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder. III. If the commissioner decides that for just cause shown the lowest bid submitted should be rejected, he or she shall promptly transmit to the governor and council the recommendation for rejection including reasons. The governor and council shall review the recommendation and any other facts available to them, and make such determination as in their judgment shall be for the best interest of the state. They shall require a public hearing upon request of any bidder or on their own motion to fully establish such facts. Their determination shall be entered upon the records of the secretary of state. IV. If not more than one bid is received on any state project advertised for contract construction, the commissioner may negotiate a contract for such construction upon terms which he or she may deem most advantageous to the state, subject to the approval of the governor and council. For projects built with federal aid, if any provision of this section is inconsistent with the requirements of applicable federal law and regulations, the latter shall control.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-F:10 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-F / Section 10
194-F:10 Phase-Out Grants.
Status: in_force

I. For each school district, the commissioner shall calculate the amount of the reduction in adequate education grants pursuant to RSA 194-F:2, I for each student receiving an EFA under this chapter. In the first year of the grant reduction, the commissioner shall calculate 50 percent of the reduction for each student and shall disburse that amount to the district as a district funding phaseout grant. In the second year of the grant reduction, the commissioner shall calculate 25 percent of the reduction for each student and shall disburse that amount to the district as a district funding phase-out grant. All district funding phase-out grants shall be included in the September 1 disbursement required pursuant to RSA 198:42. II. The phase-out grants will terminate for new EFA students receiving an EFA effective July 1, 2026.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 42:4 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 42 / Section 4
42:4 Notice to Take.
Status: in_force

The town clerk shall immediately, or in accordance with the time adopted by the governing body, if one has been adopted, direct a constable or police officer to notify the persons so chosen or notify such persons by registered mail, return receipt requested, to appear before the clerk within 6 days after receiving the notice, and take the oath by law prescribed. The officer shall, within 4 days, give personal notice to the persons therein named, or leave a notice in writing at the abode of each, and make return of the precept and of his doings therein to the town clerk within 6 days.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 176-A:1 — NH Code / Title XIII / Chapter 176-A / Section 1
176-A:1 Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention Fund.
Status: in_force

I. There is hereby established an addiction, treatment, and prevention fund to fund alcohol education and abuse and problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. II. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated for the purposes of funding alcohol education and abuse and problem gambling prevention and treatment programs. The commissioner of the department of health and human services may accept gifts, grants, donations, or other funding from any source and shall deposit all such revenue received into the fund. The state treasurer shall invest the moneys deposited in the fund as provided by law. Interest earned on moneys deposited in the fund shall be deposited into the fund. III. Moneys received from all other sources other than the liquor commission pursuant to RSA 176:16, III, including any community benefit contribution made by New Hampshire's hospitals, shall be disbursed from the fund upon the authorization of the governor's commission on addiction, treatment, and prevention established pursuant to RSA 12-J:1 and shall not be diverted for any other purposes. Funds disbursed shall be used for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, problem gambling prevention, treatment, recovery services, and other purposes related to the duties of the commission under RSA 12-J:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72:86 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72 / Section 86
72:86 Application for Exemption.
Status: in_force

Applications for exemptions under RSA 72:85 and RSA 72:87 shall be governed by the provisions of RSA 72:33, RSA 72:34, and RSA 72:34-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5:10 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 5 / Section 10
5:10 Office Fees.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, the following fees shall be paid to the secretary of state for the use of the state: For every commission issued to a justice of the peace or to a notary public, $75, $25 of which shall be deposited into the fund established by RSA 5:10-b; for every certificate pertaining to the existence of a corporation, trade name, or other business entity, or writ served on the same, $5; for every such certificate in long form, $10; for every apostille provided under the Hague Convention of 1961 and for every certificate for a notary public or justice of the peace, $10; for every other certificate under seal of the state, $5; for engrossing private acts, $1 for each page of 240 words; for expedited service of every 10 documents or any part thereof, $25.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 49-B:4-f — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 49-B / Section 4-f
49-B:4-f Definition of Amendment.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, an "amendment" to a municipal charter shall mean any change to an existing charter that does not constitute a revision under RSA 49-B:4-d.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-B:5-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-B / Section 5-a
402-B:5-a Continuing Education.
Status: in_force

Every 2 years, at least 60 days prior to the renewal date of their license, persons holding an adjusters license shall be certified by the insurance department as having completed 24 hours of continuing education instruction. Of the 24 continuing education hours required, at least 3 hours shall consist of courses approved for adjuster ethics credit. Licensees with workers' compensation authority shall comply with the approved 10 credit hours of workers' compensation and 10 credit hours of multi-line requirement pursuant to RSA 281-A:63. Those licensees without workers' compensation authority may satisfy their 24 credit hour requirement exclusively with multi-line approved credits or any combination of approved workers' compensation or multi-line courses. Such continuing education instruction shall be approved by the insurance department. If a nonresident licensee has complied with the continuing education requirements of his or her state of residence or designated home state, he or she will not be required to comply with the requirements of this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 265:33 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 265 / Section 33
265:33 Driving of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
Status: in_force

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible or visual signal, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the way.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 82-A:1 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 82-A / Section 1
82-A:1 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the general court to impose a tax on those who use 2-way communications services and to source mobile telecommunications services to the place of primary use. It is also the intent of the general court that Internet access service shall not be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 14-C:4-c — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 14-C / Section 4-c
14-C:4-c Persons Having Substantial Influence.
Status: in_force

Those persons who hold any of the following powers, responsibilities, or interest having substantial influence over the affairs of the organization may include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Voting members of the governing body; II. Presidents, chief executive officers, or chief operating officers; and III. Treasurers and chief financial officers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:15-a — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 15-a
400-A:15-a Standardized Claim Forms for Health Insurance.
Status: in_force

All health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health service corporations, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, preferred provider programs and third party administrators shall use "HCFA-1500" and "UB-92" forms for all paper and electronic submissions and shall not routinely require additional forms or information. When CMS officially replaces the "HCFA-1500" or the "UB-92" form, the replacements shall be considered the official form under this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 204-C:52 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 204-C / Section 52
204-C:52 Relation to Other Agencies.
Status: in_force

The financial and administrative operations of the authority shall be exempt from the rules of any department, commission, board, bureau or agency of the state except to the extent and in the manner provided in this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-E:10 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 485-E / Section 10
485-E:10 Exemption From Taxes.
Status: in_force

Any property of the Alliance acquired and used to further the public purpose of planning, developing, and implementing wastewater and stormwater management and other water quality management solutions that protect the water quality and natural hydrology of the state's coastal resources and associated waters, is hereby declared to be public property and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any of its subdivisions. No taxes or assessments shall be imposed upon the activities of the Alliance or upon any of its revenues.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:82 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 82
282-A:82 Minimum Rate.
Status: in_force

I. There shall be subtracted in any calendar quarter from every employer's contribution rate .5 percent whenever the unemployment compensation fund equals or exceeds $250,000,000 throughout the next preceding calendar quarter. II. There shall be subtracted in any calendar quarter from every employer's contribution rate one percent whenever the unemployment compensation fund equals or exceeds $350,000,000 throughout the next preceding calendar quarter. III. There shall be subtracted in any calendar quarter from every employer's contribution rate 1.5 percent whenever the unemployment compensation fund equals or exceeds $400,000,000 throughout the next preceding calendar quarter. IV. The minimum contribution rate under this section shall not be less than .10 percent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227-J:4 — NH Code / Title XIX-A / Chapter 227-J / Section 4
227-J:4 Licensed Foresters.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice for compensation or offer to practice for compensation in this state, the profession of forestry, as defined in RSA 310-A:99, II, or to use in connection with a name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that such person is a forester, unless such person has been duly licensed according to the provisions of RSA 310-A. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in penalties under RSA 310-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 47:1-a — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 47 / Section 1-a
47:1-a Contracts With Firefighting Units.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no city council shall contract with any private firefighting unit unless said unit has been certified by the state fire marshal pursuant to RSA 153:4-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167:84 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167 / Section 84
167:84 Family Assistance Program.
Status: in_force

I. The family assistance program shall provide financial assistance for dependent children who: (a) Are deprived of parental support or care by reason of death, continued absence from the home, physical or mental incapacity of a parent; and (b) Reside with either their nonable-bodied specified relative or a caretaker relative who is not included in the assistance group. Financial assistance shall be provided to the parents of the dependent child for the benefit of the child. Financial assistance may be provided to the nonable-bodied caretaker relative for the benefit of the child. II. An applicant shall meet all eligibility requirements under RSA 167:79, II, III, IV, V, VI(a), RSA 167:80 and RSA 167:81 to be eligible for financial assistance under this section, and shall be subject to applicable sanctions,including case closure, under RSA 167:82, III(a), III(b), and III(f). III. Persons eligible for financial assistance under this section shall be eligible for medical assistance as categorically needy pursuant to RSA 167:82, VI. IV. Financial assistance payments shall be pursuant to RSA 167:82, VII. V. Administration of the family assistance program shall be pursuant to RSA 167:83, I(a), I(c), II, III, and IV.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 664:9-b — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 664 / Section 9-b
664:9-b Reports of Receipts and Expenditures Filed Electronically.
Status: in_force

A political committee or a candidate may file such candidate's report of receipts and expenditures, pursuant to RSA 664:6, RSA 664:7, and RSA 664:7-b, electronically online by using the New Hampshire campaign finance system, which may also be used to register and search information filed by candidates and political committees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-D:11 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-D / Section 11
415-D:11 Approval and Disapproval of Forms.
Status: in_force

No policy of group long-term care insurance affecting a resident of New Hampshire, whether such policy is delivered or issued for delivery in this state or any other state, and no certificate under such policy nor any application, rider, endorsement or amendment used in connection with the policy shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state until a copy of the form of the policy and of the classification of risks and the premium rates have been filed with the insurance commissioner, nor until the expiration of 30 days after filing, unless the commissioner shall sooner give his written approval for delivery or issue.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 188-F:6-a — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 188-F / Section 6-a
188-F:6-a Transfer Pathways.
Status: in_force

I. It is the intent of the general court that community college students who wish to earn baccalaureate degrees in the state's public higher education system be provided with clear and effective information and directions that specify curricular paths to a degree. II. (a) The trustees of the community college system shall work collaboratively with the trustees of the university system of New Hampshire to create and maintain transfer pathways that optimize the utility and affordability of the community college system for at least the 30 undergraduate majors for which the demand from students in the community college system is the highest, and for which pathways can reasonably be created through partnership between the systems. (b) The pathways shall consist of general education and lower division major requirements at participating community college system institution that are fully transferable as a block upon completion of an associate of science or associate of arts degree to any university system institution offering the chosen degree. (c) Each community college system institution shall clearly identify those programs that meet the requirements of this section. Students interested in pursuing a pathway program should notify the appropriate administrators as early as possible. Upon notification, students shall be provided with appropriate resources designed to assist with successful completion of the chosen degree pathway.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 643:2 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 643 / Section 2
643:2 Misuse of Information.
Status: in_force

A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, knowing that official action is contemplated or in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he: I. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or II. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or III. Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 622:2-a — NH Code / Title LX / Chapter 622 / Section 2-a
622:2-a Wardens.
Status: in_force

The wardens of the New Hampshire state prisons shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall be unclassified employees qualified by education and experience.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 28:10 — NH Code / Title II / Chapter 28 / Section 10
28:10 Employees, Counties.
Status: in_force

The commissioners of each county shall employ such number of clerks and agents as said commissioners deem necessary. In Hillsborough county the county commissioner, any elected or appointed official, prior to establishing any new position within said county, shall obtain written approval from the Hillsborough county executive committee for such new position.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-H:11 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-H / Section 11
21-H:11 Female Inmates.
Status: in_force

Females committed to the custody of the commissioner shall be housed in appropriate institutions or quarters which shall be separate from those for males.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-R:2 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-R / Section 2
106-R:2 Prohibition of Sanctuary Policies.
Status: in_force

No state government entity, local government entity, or law enforcement agency shall knowingly enact, issue, adopt, promulgate, enforce, permit, endorse, maintain, or have in effect any sanctuary policy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-H:1 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-H / Section 1
415-H:1 Purpose and Intent.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the Stop Loss Insurance Act. The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria for the issuance of stop loss insurance policies. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as imposing any requirement or duty on any person other than an insurer or as treating any stop loss policy as a direct policy of health insurance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 499:10-a — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 499 / Section 10-a
499:10-a Notice to Health Care Regulatory Boards.
Status: in_force

Every clerk of the superior court shall, upon the felony conviction of any person licensed or registered as a health care provider in the state of New Hampshire, notify the appropriate health care regulatory board of such conviction. The clerk's duty under this section shall be limited to those instances where the clerk reasonably believes or knows that the person is a licensed health care provider.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:47 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 47
21:47 Legislative Body.
Status: in_force

When used to refer to a municipality, and in the absence of applicable chapter or subdivision definitions, the term "legislative body" shall mean a town meeting, school district meeting, village district meeting, city or town council, mayor and council, mayor and board of aldermen, or, when used to refer to unincorporated towns or unorganized places, or both, the county convention.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 339:77 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 339 / Section 77
339:77 Lead Fishing Sinkers and Jigs; Sale Prohibited.
Status: in_force

I. No person shall sell at retail or offer for retail sale within the state of New Hampshire a lead sinker or lead jig. II. For purposes of this section, "sell at retail" or "retail sale" means the sale to any person in the state of New Hampshire for any purpose other than for resale, "lead sinker" means any sinker made from lead that weighs one ounce or less, "lead jig" means a lead weighted hook that weighs one ounce or less. Prohibited fishing tackle shall include lead sinkers with a total weight of one ounce or less and lead jigs with a total weight of one ounce or less, regardless of whether they are painted, coated, or covered by some other substance or by attached skirts. Lead sinkers and lead jigs shall not include lead fishing related items, including but not limited to lead core line, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs, or flies. III. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a separate violation for each day of sale or offering of sale, provided that the penalty for each violation of this section shall not exceed $250.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-D:1 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-D / Section 1
304-D:1 Definition; Professional Service; Professional Limited Liability Companies.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Disqualified person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, trust, association, government agency, or other entity which for any reason is or becomes ineligible under this chapter to be a member of a professional limited liability company. II. "Domestic professional limited liability company" means a professional limited liability company as defined in RSA 304-D:1, V. III. "Foreign limited liability company" means a limited liability company for profit organized for the purpose of rendering professional services under a law other than the laws of this state. IV. "Licensing authority" means the officer, board, agency, court or other authority in this state which has the power to license, register, certificate, or otherwise grant legal authorization to render a professional service. V. "Professional limited liability company" means a limited liability company for profit organized under this chapter. VI. "Professional service" means any service which may lawfully be rendered only by certified public accountants, public accountants, architects, attorneys, podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, pharmacists, professional engineers, land surveyors, registered professional nurses, optometrists, physicians and surgeons, psychologists, veterinarians, and all other professionals licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise authorized and permitted to practice independently under the provisions of RSA 309-B, 310-A, 311, 315, 316-A, 317-A, 318, 326-B, 327, 329, 329-B, 330-A, or 332-B. VII. "Qualified person" means a natural person, general partnership, professional corporation or professional limited liability company which is eligible under this chapter to be a member of a professional limited liability company.