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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 227:1 — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 227 / Section 1
227:1 Powers.
Status: in_force

The department of natural and cultural resources shall have power (1) to construct, maintain, reconstruct and operate an aerial tramway on Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch; (2) to acquire, hold, and dispose of personal property for the purposes hereof; (3) to acquire in the name of the state, by purchase, condemnation, lease or otherwise, real property and rights or easements therein, deemed by it necessary or desirable for the purposes hereof, and to use such property; (4) to acquire any such real property by the exercise of the power of condemnation in the manner provided in RSA 4:29-39; (5) to charge and collect fees, fares and tolls for carriage and other services made available in connection with the tramway; (6) to make contracts on behalf of the state, with the United States, other states, public corporations or bodies existing therein, and private corporations and individuals; (7) to accept grants, permits and cooperation from the United States or any agency thereof in the construction, maintenance, reconstruction, operation, and financing of the tramway and its appurtenances and to do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid and cooperation; (8) to employ, subject to the regulations of the state personnel commission, such assistants, agents and servants as it shall deem necessary or desirable for its purposes; (9) to exercise any of its powers in the public domain of the United States, unless the exercise of such powers is not permitted by the laws of the United States; and (10) to do all things necessary or incidental to the foregoing powers.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 208:1-d — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 208 / Section 1-d
208:1-d Canadian Lynx.
Status: in_force

No person shall, at any time, shoot, hunt, take or possess, any animal of the species known as Canadian Lynx or part of the carcass thereof, taken in this state. However, this section shall not apply to a person acting in self-protection or protecting such person's property.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 85:10 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 85 / Section 10
85:10 To Whom Directed.
Status: in_force

Extents shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where they are to be executed, or his deputy, and shall be made returnable to the officer issuing the same, at a certain day named therein, which shall not be less than 60 days from the day thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:9 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 461-A / Section 9
461-A:9 Ex Parte Orders.
Status: in_force

I. After the filing of a petition concerning a minor child under this chapter, the court may issue ex parte temporary orders. Ex parte orders may be granted without written or oral notice to the adverse party only if the court finds from specific facts shown by affidavit or by the verified petition, that immediate and irreparable injury or loss will result to the applicant or the child before the adverse party or attorney can be heard in opposition. II. No ex parte order shall be granted without: (a) An affidavit from the moving party verifying the notice given to the other party or verifying the attempt to notify the other party. (b) A determination by the court that such notice or attempt at notice was timely so as to afford the other party an opportunity to be present. III. If temporary orders are made ex parte, the party against whom the orders are issued may file a written request with the clerk of the court and request a hearing thereon. Such a hearing shall be held no later than 5 days after the request is received by the clerk. IV. Ex parte orders may include the following terms: (a) Directing any party to refrain from abusing or interfering in any way with the person or liberty of the other party. (b) Enjoining any party from entering the premises wherein the other party resides upon a showing that physical or emotional harm would otherwise result. (c) Enjoining any party from contacting the other party at, or entering, the other party's place of employment or school. (d) Enjoining any party from harassing, intimidating, or threatening the other party, the other party's relatives regardless of their place of residence, or the other party's household members in any way. (e) The temporary allocation of parental rights and responsibilities of any minor children as provided in RSA 461-A:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 399-B:3 — NH Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 399-B / Section 3
399-B:3 Prohibition.
Status: in_force

No person shall extend credit in contravention of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-F:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-F / Section 5
125-F:5 Powers; Duties.
Status: in_force

For the protection of occupational and public health and safety, the department shall: I. Develop systems for evaluation and control of hazards associated with the use of sources of radiation. II. Develop systems described in paragraph I, with due regard for compatibility with federal programs for regulation of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials. III. Develop systems described in paragraph I, with due regard for consistency with federal programs for regulation of radiation equipment. IV. Adopt under RSA 541-A, after public hearing, rules relative to registration of sources of radiation, as necessary to prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation. V. Adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, which provide for licensing or registration relative to control of sources of radiation, including, but not limited to, low-level radioactive waste, with due regard to compatibility with the regulatory programs of the federal government and such other rules as are necessary for the administration of this chapter. VI. Issue such orders or modifications as necessary in connection with licensing and registration of sources of radiation under RSA 125-F:7. VII. Advise, consult, and cooperate with other agencies of the state, the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, political subdivisions, and with groups concerned with control of sources of radiation. VIII. Accept and administer loans, grants or other funds or gifts, conditional or otherwise, from the federal government and other sources, public or private. IX. Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, and demonstrations relative to the control of sources of radiation. X. Collect and disseminate information relative to control of sources of radiation including maintenance of: (a) A file of all license applications, issuances, denials, amendments, transfers, renewals, modifications, suspensions, and revocations; (b) A file of registrants possessing sources of radiation requiring registration under the provisions of the chapter, and any administrative or judicial action pertaining thereto; and (c) A file of all rules relative to regulation of sources of radiation, pending or adopted, and proceedings thereon.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:29 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 29
243:29 Hearing.
Status: in_force

At the time and place so appointed such justice, or some other justice of the court, shall attend, and, if it appears that the summons has been complied with, shall proceed with the hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 422:20 — NH Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 422 / Section 20
422:20 Airport Manager.
Status: in_force

The operation of any airport registered under the provisions of this chapter other than unattended private noncommercial airports shall be under the supervision and control of an airport manager. Each manager, and any authorized representatives of, and successors to the manager, shall inform the director of his or her appointment, and provide a current telephone number and mailing address to the department. The airport manager shall have full power to close the airport against the take-off of any aircraft when in his or her opinion the proposed flight cannot be conducted without endangering the life or property of others; provided, that the power granted hereby shall not be used to prevent any flight which can be conducted in accordance with the then current federal and state regulations governing the operation of aircraft.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:44-b — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 44-b
263:44-b Driver Education Certificate Application.
Status: in_force

I. Every applicant for an initial driver education certificate shall submit to the division of motor vehicles a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, department of safety, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the division of motor vehicles. II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. If the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the division of motor vehicles may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years. III. The division of motor vehicles shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the division of motor vehicles. The division of motor vehicles shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records information received pursuant to this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 487:40 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 487 / Section 40
487:40 Duties of the Department.
Status: in_force

To the extent that funds are available, the department shall: I. Assist volunteer organizations in monitoring the water quality of rivers and streams; II. Provide technical assistance to local river management advisory committees, watershed organizations, municipalities, educational facilities, and the general public for the purpose of monitoring river water quality; III. Educate citizens about the need for and the methods of sampling river and stream waters and the importance of keeping the state's waters clean; IV. Provide the water quality data obtained by volunteers to other state programs that administer water quality programs; the federal government, including the Environmental Protection Agency; and municipalities; V. Provide volunteer monitoring organizations with an annual monitoring report that includes historical data, trends, and recommendations to keep a river or stream within the water quality standards; and VI. Lend sampling equipment to volunteer monitoring organizations as needed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-D:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-D / Section 12
415-D:12 Authority to Adopt Rules.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall issue reasonable rules to promote premium adequacy and to protect the policyholder in the event of substantial rate increases, and to establish minimum standards for marketing practices, agent compensation, agent testing, penalties and reporting practices for long-term care insurance.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 208:4 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 208 / Section 4
208:4 Limitation.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 208:3, wild deer shall not be taken by the use of .22 or smaller caliber rimfire firearm at any time.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-B:15-b — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-B / Section 15-b
106-B:15-b Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of RSA 106-B:15-a shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-B:11 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-B / Section 11
106-B:11 Cooperation With Other Police Forces.
Status: in_force

The director and employees shall cooperate and exchange information with any other law enforcement agency both within and without this state, including federal authorities, for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime and apprehending criminals and detecting and stopping vehicles transporting hazardous materials contrary to the rules promulgated by the commissioner of safety and pursuant to RSA 106-B:15. With the approval of the commissioner of safety, the director may, on the request of any responsible official of any such agency, assist such official by detailing to him such police employees, for such length of time and under such conditions as the director may deem proper. The director may designate for liaison with the offices of the respective county attorneys or sheriff such number of state police employees as he may deem advisable for each county.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 91-A:6 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 91-A / Section 6
91-A:6 Employment Security.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to RSA 282-A, relative to employment security; however, in addition to the exemptions under RSA 91-A:5, the provisions of RSA 282-A:117-123 shall also apply; this provision shall be administered and construed in the spirit of that section, and the exemptions from the provisions of this chapter shall include anything exempt from public inspection under RSA 282-A:117-123 together with all records and data developed from RSA 282-A:117-123.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 72-B:9 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 72-B / Section 9
72-B:9 Report of Excavated Material.
Status: in_force

Every owner who has filed a notice of intent to excavate as provided in RSA 72-B:8 shall sign under the penalties of perjury and file with the assessing officials a report of all excavated material for each intent to excavate filed. The report shall be upon a form provided by the commissioner, with 2 copies to be sent to the commissioner. If no earth was excavated during the tax year, then the report of excavated material shall be returned stating so. If excavating is completed during the tax year, the owner shall file the report of excavated material no later than 30 days following the completion of the excavating. The assessing officials shall make an assessment of the excavation tax within 30 days after receipt of the report of excavated material form. The report of excavated material form shall contain the owner's name, telephone number, residence, tax map, block, and lot number, the town, city, or unincorporated place where the excavation occurred, the volume and type of earth in cubic yards, and such other information as may be necessary to locate, identify, verify, and determine the full extent of excavation, reclamation, and extent of compliance with either RSA 155-E or RSA 485-A:17, for which each report is filed. The report of excavated material form pertaining to excavating still in progress through March 31 of any year shall be filed no later than the following April 15 for all earth excavated during the tax year up to and including March 31. The report shall be accompanied by an estimate of the size of the excavation area as it existed at the end of the tax year, or in the alternative, a statement that the size of the excavation area has not changed since the prior tax year. A person who fails to file a report of excavated material with the proper assessing officials or to send copies of the report as required in this section to the commissioner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any owner who falsifies a report of excavated material form shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-M:1 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-M / Section 1
21-M:1 Findings; Intent.
Status: in_force

The general court finds that, despite the highly skilled work performed and the excellent reputation attained by the office of the attorney general over the years, there is a need for more opportunities for career advancement within the office. It further finds an ever-increasing need for greater emphasis on newer fields of endeavor such as consumer protection and environmental protection, in addition to a steadily rising demand on the office in the areas of criminal justice and assistance to other state departments. Further, the general court finds the attorney general is in great need of assistance in the administration of the functions of the office by the establishment of intermediate levels of supervision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:1.02 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 1.02
293-A:1.02 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 domestic and foreign corporations subject to this chapter are governed by the amendment or repeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 125-I:3-a — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 125-I / Section 3-a
125-I:3-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 $4,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any permit or order issued pursuant to this chapter; or upon any person who makes or certifies a material false statement relative to any document or information which is required to be submitted to the department pursuant to this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to 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 imposed pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the general fund. I. Notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine shall be in accordance with RSA 541-A and procedural rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to RSA 541-A:16. II. The commissioner shall determine fines in accordance with RSA 125-C:15, I-b(b) and (d). III. The commissioner may assess an additional fine for repeat violations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:19 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 19
407:19 Policies Written During Suspension.
Status: in_force

If the company or any of its agents shall issue a policy during such suspension, the company and agent shall each forfeit $200 for each policy so issued; but the policies shall be valid and binding, nevertheless.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 103:2 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 103 / Section 2
103:2 Definition.
Status: in_force

The words "permanent policeman" as used herein shall mean any person, male or female, who is a chief, deputy chief, marshal, deputy marshal, colonel, major, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, officer of other rank, inspector, chief clerk, clerk, radio dispatcher, radio engineer or operator, patrolman, trooper, detective, investigator, mechanic, electrician, laboratory worker or other technical expert regularly employed on full time duty by a police department or police force of the state, or of any city, town, village or precinct in the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-A:12 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-A / Section 12
356-A:12 Cease and Desist Orders.
Status: in_force

I. If the attorney general determines after notice and hearing that a person has: (a) Violated any provisions of this chapter; (b) Directly or through an agent or employee knowingly engaged in any false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, promotional, or sales methods to offer or dispose of any interest in subdivided lands; (c) Made any material change in the plan of disposition and development of the subdivided lands subsequent to the order of registration without notifying the attorney general, obtaining his prior approval and making an appropriate amendment to the public offering statement; (d) Disposed of any subdivided lands which have not been registered with the attorney general; (e) Violated any lawful order or rule of the attorney general; he may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice and to take such affirmative action as in the judgment of the attorney general will carry out the purposes of this chapter. II. If the attorney general determines that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, he may, without hearing, issue a temporary cease and desist order. Prior to issuing the temporary cease and desist order, the attorney general shall attempt to give telephonic or other notice of the proposal to issue a temporary cease and desist order to the person. Every temporary cease and desist order shall include findings of fact in support of the attorney general's determination that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing the order and a provision that upon request a hearing will be held within 10 business days of the deposit in the United States mails or delivery in hand of said order to determine whether or not it becomes permanent.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:206 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 206
564-E:206 Stocks and Bonds.
Status: in_force

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to: (1) buy, sell, and exchange stocks and bonds; (2) establish, continue, modify, or terminate an account with respect to stocks and bonds; (3) pledge stocks and bonds as security to borrow, pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal; (4) receive certificates and other evidences of ownership with respect to stocks and bonds; and (5) exercise voting rights with respect to stocks and bonds in person or by proxy, enter into voting trusts, and consent to limitations on the right to vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 295:4 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 295 / Section 4
295:4 First Meeting.
Status: in_force

Any 3 of the 5 grantees first named in the charter of a corporation (unless otherwise provided therein), or any 3 of the first 5 signers of the articles of agreement by which a corporation is formed, may call the first meeting of the members or stockholders by giving to each in hand, or leaving at the abode of each, or by sending through the mails, postpaid, to the post office address of each, a notice of the time and place of the meeting, 7 days at least before the day of meeting. Such meeting may be held without previous notice if all the members or stockholders voluntarily assemble together for the purpose, or it may be so held at a time and place to which they have all agreed in writing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:17-c — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 17-c
657:17-c Verification of Absentee Ballot Applicant.
Status: in_force

I. Every applicant for an absentee ballot shall provide verification before being issued an absentee ballot. Verification shall be satisfied by one of the following methods: (a) Including a copy of the voter's photo identification with the absentee ballot application. The identification shall meet the requirements of RSA 659:13, II(a); (b) Including a notarized signature on the absentee ballot application form; or (c) Personally presenting a qualifying photo identification, as defined in RSA 659:13, II(a), to the city or town clerk or their designee prior to the issuance of the absentee ballot. II. No absentee ballot shall be issued unless one of the verification methods under paragraph I has been satisfied.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407:15 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407 / Section 15
407:15 Notice to Insured.
Status: in_force

The insurer shall provide written notice to the insured of any denial of coverage. The notice shall inform the insured that any action based upon the denial shall be barred by law if not commenced within 12 months from the date of the written denial.