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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 33:7-b — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 33 / Section 7-b
33:7-b Anticipation of Federal or State Aid.
Status: in_force

A municipality may contract for or accept grants of federal or state aid or both in connection with any project for which the municipality may incur indebtedness under this chapter; and, after their receipt, such grants shall be expended according to the terms under which they are received or used to pay indebtedness incurred under this chapter. Any municipality which has contracted for or accepted an offer of a grant of federal or state aid or both, and any municipality which has not contracted for or accepted such aid but which has authorized such action and which has received a certificate from the department of environmental services stating that the department of environmental services has determined that such municipality may reasonably expect to receive an amount of federal aid with respect to a sewer project, may incur indebtedness in anticipation of the receipt of such aid by issuing its note or notes payable not more than 5 years from their dates, except that notes issued for a shorter period than 5 years may be funded and refunded from time to time by the issue of other notes which shall be payable no later than 5 years after the date of issue of the original note or notes creating the indebtedness being funded or refunded. In the case of a city the authority to contract for or accept grants of federal or state aid or both shall be given by a resolution passed in the manner provided in RSA 33:9, and in the case of a town, school district or village district the authority shall be given by a vote by ballot of 2/3 of all the voters present and voting at an annual or special meeting of such corporation; and the giving of such authority shall be sufficient to authorize the appropriate officers as specified in RSA 33:8 and 9 to issue notes as provided in this section without further proceedings by the municipality. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize the appropriation of any money in a manner which is inconsistent with laws relating to appropriations of money by municipalities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507-D:3 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 507-D / Section 3
507-D:3 Modification or Alteration of Products.
Status: in_force

In any product liability action, the defendant may be held liable only for harm that would have occurred if the product had been used in its unaltered and unmodified condition and shall not be held liable for harm arising in any part from alteration or modification of the product by another. For the purpose of this section, alteration or modification includes failure to observe routine care and maintenance, but does not include ordinary wear and tear or alterations or modifications made in accordance with specifications or instructions furnished by the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-B:17 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-B / Section 17
304-B:17 Admission of Limited Partners.
Status: in_force

I. A person becomes a limited partner: (a) At the time the limited partnership is formed; or (b) At any later time specified in the records of the limited partnership for becoming a limited partner. II. After the filing of a limited partnership's original certificate of limited partnership, a person may be admitted as an additional limited partner: (a) In the case of a person acquiring a partnership interest directly from the limited partnership, upon the compliance with the partnership agreement or, if the partnership agreement does not so provide, upon the written consent of all partners; and (b) In the case of an assignee of a partnership interest of a partner who has the power, as provided in RSA 304-B:42, to grant the assignee the right to become a limited partner, upon the exercise of that power and compliance with any conditions limiting the grant or exercise of the power.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:26 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 652 / Section 26
652:26 Voter Education Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. The secretary of state shall prepare an explanatory document explaining the proof of identity requirements of RSA 659:13, including all the permissible methods for proving identity and the dates of applicability of these requirements. The secretary of state shall provide copies of the explanatory document to all towns and wards, so it will be available to all persons registering to vote at the city or town hall and at all polling places at each election held after the effective date of this section. II. The secretary of state shall take whatever measures he or she deems necessary to educate the public about the voter identification requirements in RSA 659:13. Such measures shall include prominently displaying on the department of state's website information for voters relating to the voter identification requirements in RSA 659:13. The department shall also provide explanatory information relating to voter identification requirements to media outlets that request such information and shall encourage such outlets to assist the department in educating the public about the voter identification requirements in RSA 659:13.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 31:94 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 31 / Section 94
31:94 Fiscal Year.
Status: in_force

The fiscal year of towns, village precincts and departments thereof excepting school districts shall end on December 31.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 103:11 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 103 / Section 11
103:11 Administration of Retirement Fund.
Status: in_force

I. All moneys collected by the board hereunder shall be forthwith remitted to the state treasurer who shall act as custodian of the retirement fund. Donations to the retirement fund may be accepted by the state treasurer. With the exception of such moneys as may be required for current disbursement, the state treasurer shall invest and reinvest the retirement funds in accordance with the laws governing the investments of savings banks, and further may invest and reinvest such funds in shares of cooperative banks and building and loan associations existing under the laws of this state and of federal savings and loan associations located in this state, and may make deposits in savings banks or trust companies existing under the laws of this state or in national banks located in this state. The fiscal year of the board shall begin July 1, unless otherwise established by the board. II. Upon the receipt of an order from the board, it shall be the duty of the state treasurer to pay out of the retirement fund to such person as may be entitled thereto such benefits or compensation as the board may find due under the provisions hereof. III. On or before the first day in August in each year, the state treasurer shall file with the secretary of the board a sworn statement exhibiting the financial condition of the retirement fund as of the thirtieth day of June of such year. Such statement shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the board and shall be published with the report of the state treasurer. The accounts of the board and the books and accounts of the state treasurer shall be audited and examined annually at the time and in the manner prescribed for the annual audit of the accounts of the state treasurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 285:3 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 285 / Section 3
285:3 Members; Removal; Conflicts of Interest.
Status: in_force

I. The commission shall consist of 5 members appointed by the governor and council. Members appointed by the governor and council shall have had some experience in the fighting sports and shall be residents of the state. Members shall have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in professional fighting sports regulated by the commission. II. A member may be removed by the governor and council only for cause in accordance with RSA 4:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:20-j — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 20-j
214:20-j Official Record of Tests.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RSA 265-A:12, relative to notice to the court and the admissibility of the official report of tests, shall govern admissibility of the official records related to the tests taken pursuant to this RSA 214:20-d as well as the notice required to compel the attendance of any person who conducted such tests at trial.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:21-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 260 / Section 21-b
260:21-b Enhanced Identification Card.
Status: in_force

I. The department shall upon application issue an enhanced nondriver's picture identification card that complies with the standards of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative regarding proof of identity and citizenship for persons entering the United States at land and sea ports, to any resident who: (a) Meets the requirements of RSA 260:21, I and II. (b) Does not hold any other driver's license or nondriver's picture identification card. (c) Agrees to have his or her facial image, signature, and social security number retained by the department. (d) Provides documents required to demonstrate identity, United States citizenship, social security number, and New Hampshire residency. II. The identification card shall bear the name, address, date of birth, gender indicated as "M" for "male," "F" for "female," or "X" for "other," veteran's status for the purposes of identification for receiving benefits and services under New Hampshire law (optional), organ donor status (optional), picture, and signature of the applicant. III. The identification card shall be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. IV. The fee for such card shall be $50 and is not refundable. V. Any person who knowingly alters the information contained on the identification card or misrepresents to the department any information on the card shall be guilty of a felony. VI. The state of New Hampshire shall not be liable in any action when the information contained on the card is false or when any unauthorized person misuses said card. VII. In addition to the information specified in this section, a suitable decal or symbol shall be affixed to the identification card in accordance with RSA 263:41, II if the applicant has registered with the division of motor vehicles as an organ and tissue donor. VIII. An identification card issued under the provisions of this section may be withdrawn at any time for just cause, at the discretion of the director. The director shall withdraw an identification card when any person is found to have violated the provisions of RSA 179:8 and RSA 179:9. IX. The director shall keep a record of the cards issued, and each card shall contain a random identification number specifically assigned to the person to whom the card was issued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-A:57 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-A / Section 57
304-A:57 Conversion of Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Company to Partnership.
Status: in_force

I. A limited partnership or a limited liability company may be converted to a partnership pursuant to this section and the laws applicable to such entities. II. After the conversion is approved by the partners of a limited partnership in accordance with applicable law, the limited partnership shall cancel its certificate of limited partnership. III. After the conversion is approved by the members of a limited liability company in accordance with applicable law, the limited liability company shall file a certificate of cancellation in the manner required by applicable law. IV. The conversion takes effect upon the effective date and time of the certificate of cancellation of the limited partnership or the certificate of cancellation of the limited liability company, as the case may be. V. A limited partner of a limited partnership or a member of a limited liability company who becomes a general partner as a result of the conversion remains liable only as a limited partner or a member for an obligation incurred by the limited partnership or the limited liability company before the conversion takes effect and is liable as a general partner for an obligation of the partnership incurred after the conversion takes effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 363:19 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 363 / Section 19
363:19 Disqualification of Member.
Status: in_force

No commissioner shall sit upon the hearing of any question which the commissioner is to decide in a judicial capacity who would be disqualified for any cause, except exemption from service and knowledge of the facts involved gained in the performance of his official duties, to act as a juror upon the trial of the same matter in an action of law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 296:12 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 296 / Section 12
296:12 Stockholder's Residence.
Status: in_force

Every stockholder of a corporation shall inform the treasurer, cashier or other officer authorized to issue stock certificates, of the place of his residence, and of every change therein, forthwith after the change is made.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:14 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 508 / Section 14
508:14 Landowner Liability Limited.
Status: in_force

I. An owner, occupant, or lessee of land, including the state or any political subdivision, who without charge permits any person to use land for recreational purposes or as a spectator of recreational activity, shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage in the absence of intentionally caused injury or damage. II. Any individual, corporation, or other nonprofit legal entity, or any individual who performs services for a nonprofit entity, that constructs, maintains, or improves trails for public recreational use shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage in the absence of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. III. An owner of land who permits another person to gather the produce of the land under pick-your-own or cut-your-own arrangements, provided said person is not an employee of the landowner and notwithstanding that the person picking or cutting the produce may make remuneration for the produce to the landowner, shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage to any person in the absence of willful, wanton, or reckless conduct by such owner. IV. In this section, "land" shall include railroad property and railroad rights-of-way. A contribution or other voluntary payment not required to be made to use such land shall not be considered a charge or fee within the meaning of this section. Nor shall a lease of such land for said purposes to the state or any political subdivision thereof or to any nonprofit corporation, trust, or association be considered a charge.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 161-H:8 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 161-H / Section 8
161-H:8 Termination of Wage Assignment.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide the termination of withholding in cases when the obligation has terminated.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 12-O:58 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 12-O / Section 58
12-O:58 Responsibilities for Assistance.
Status: in_force

The office of planning and development shall: I. Provide technical assistance and, within the limits of biennial legislative appropriations, financial grants to regional planning commissions established under RSA 36:45-36:53 in support of: (a) Planning assistance to local units of government. (b) Preparation of regional plans. (c) Contributions to and coordination with statewide planning and management activities, including the formulation and updating of the comprehensive state development plan prepared pursuant to RSA 12-O:54. II. As requested and in cooperation with regional planning commissions, provide technical assistance and information in support of the planning and growth management efforts of local units of government, including training requested under RSA 673:3-a. The office shall encourage municipalities to first seek assistance from established regional planning commissions. III. Provide computer interface capability among and between each regional planning commission, office of planning and development, and state data collection and storage sources. The computer interface capability shall be used by regional planning commissions to respond to municipal requests for assistance in the preparation and amending of master plans and in the evaluation of municipal infrastructure needs. The computer interface capability shall also be used by regional planning commissions to develop and update regional master plans, as provided in RSA 36:47. The computer equipment used for the purposes of this paragraph shall be compatible and able to interface with the office of planning and development's geographic information system, as well as with other similar state computerized data collection and storage sources. IV. Provide technical assistance and information to municipalities with the cooperation of other state and regional planning agencies in the following areas: (a) Use and application of geographic data available in the state's geographic information system (GIS) for local planning and growth management purposes. (b) Recommending standard procedures for the establishment of accurate, large-scale base mapping to support municipal administrative functions such as tax assessment, public facility management and engineering.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-E:17 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-E / Section 17
287-E:17 Lucky 7 Licenses Required.
Status: in_force

No person shall sell lucky 7 tickets without a current and valid lucky 7 license issued under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:21 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 21
407:21 Chapter Controlling.
Status: in_force

Every provision and stipulation in a contract to which this chapter is applicable in conflict with this chapter shall be void and no waiver of any part thereof shall be set up by the insurer.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 354-A:35 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 354-A / Section 35
354-A:35 Definition of Antisemitism.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subdivision, the term "antisemitism" means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), including the examples of antisemitism set forth therein, and incorporated by reference in Presidential Executive Order Number 13899, 84 F.R. 68779, December 11, 2019.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-H:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-H / Section 5
19-H:5 Cooperation.
Status: in_force

Volunteer NH may cooperate with any state or federal agency or any private organization in conducting studies, programs, and joint efforts in the areas of service and volunteerism.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 488:1 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 488 / Section 1
488:1 Statement of Purpose.
Status: in_force

This chapter provides for uniform statewide collection of water use data to understand how water resources are utilized in the state by establishing procedures and standards for the registration, measurement, and reporting of water use. The legislature recognizes the fundamental importance of water resources and intends to provide a framework to obtain and maintain basic water use data for the state. The legislature recognizes that information describing the major water uses of the state along with assessing the amount of water in a given watershed or aquifer are integral to all water resource quantity assessments and management decisions. Water use data is necessary to understand the effects of cumulative uses, transfers, discharges, and consumptive water losses in aquifers and watersheds in the state. Water use data also identifies the quantity and timing of existing water uses, and this information can be used to estimate future water needs of the state. Water use data is also necessary for verifying compliance with and equitable enforcement of state laws pertaining to groundwater and surface water.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:30-b — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 30-b
4:30-b Acquisition of Substitute Recreation Land.
Status: in_force

If the state, under the provisions of RSA 230 or any other statute, converts state property acquired or developed with federal assistance under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to other than public outdoor recreation uses, the state may acquire, by condemnation or otherwise, other property of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location for substitution as required under said act.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 276-A:11 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 276-A / Section 11
276-A:11 Certain Labor.
Status: in_force

In addition to the prohibitions listed in RSA 276-A:4, III, IV, V, VI, and VII no youth shall be employed or permitted to work at manual or mechanical labor in any manufacturing establishment more than 10 hours in any one day, or more than 48 hours in any one week. No youth shall be employed or be permitted to work at manual or mechanical labor in any other employment, except household labor and nursing, domestic, hotel and cabin including dining and restaurant service operated in connection with such service, and boarding house labor, operating in telegraph and telephone offices and farm labor, or canning of perishable vegetables and fruit, or as a laboratory technician, more than 10-1/4 hours in any one day, or more than 54 hours in any one week.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 78:22 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 78 / Section 22
78:22 Reinstatement After Revocation.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may reinstate a revoked tobacco tax certificate if he or she is satisfied that the former certificate holder will comply with the provisions of this chapter.