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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-F:5 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-F / Section 5
53-F:5 Eligibility of Property Owners.
Status: in_force

I. A municipality may enter into an agreement under this chapter only with the legal owner of eligible property. II. Prior to entering into an agreement with an owner of eligible property, the municipality shall determine that all property taxes and any other assessments levied with property taxes are current and that there are no involuntary liens such as mechanic's liens on the property in excess of $10,000 and which are not removed at the time of the close of the financing transaction. II-a. A property may be eligible for financing if otherwise qualified improvements were completed and operational no more than 36 months prior to submission of the application to the program administrator. Waivers to the 36-month requirement may be granted in the sole discretion of the program administrator. III. Each mortgagee or lienholder shall have the right to determine in its sole discretion whether or not it will consent to such financing. The consents shall be in writing and recorded with the notice of assessment in the registry of deeds. The legal effect of having all consents shall be that the municipal lien shall not be extinguished in the event of a foreclosure or tax foreclosure or sheriff's sale by the mortgagee or lienholder as provided in RSA 53-F:8. Further, any provision of a deed of trust, mortgage, or any other agreement between a consenting lienholder and a property owner providing for the acceleration of any payment under the deed of trust, mortgage, or agreement solely as the result of entering into an agreement to finance an assessment is not enforceable; however, a holder or loan servicer may increase the monthly amount held in escrow as may be required to annually pay the assessment and the mortgage holder shall remit such amounts in the manner that property taxes are escrowed and remitted. IV. The term of repayment shall not exceed 30 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 400-A:28 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 400-A / Section 28
400-A:28 Interstate Cooperation.
Status: in_force

The commissioner and his staff shall maintain close relations with the commissioners of other states and shall actively participate in the activities and affairs of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other organizations so far as it will, in his judgment, enhance the purposes of the insurance laws. The actual and necessary travel and related expenses incurred by the commissioner and members of his staff in attending meetings of said associations, their committees, subcommittees, hearings, and other official activities, as well as the general expenses of participation in such associations shall be a charge on available funds and the appropriation of the insurance department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:33 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 33
263:33 Driving Mopeds.
Status: in_force

No person may drive a moped upon any way in this state unless he or she holds a current valid driver's license issued by any state, a motorcycle license issued pursuant to RSA 263:31 or a restricted motorcycle license. A person who holds a restricted motorcycle license may drive any moped without holding any other class of driver's license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:19-b — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 19-b
171-A:19-b Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the operation of the committee for the protection of human subjects, established in RSA 171-A:19-a, the procedures, conditions, and criteria for the conduct and approval of research, and fees charged by the committee.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 151:45 — NH Code / Title XI / Chapter 151 / Section 45
151:45 Instruction to Designated Caregiver; Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

I. As soon as possible, the hospital shall consult with the designated caregiver and the patient regarding the caregiver's capabilities and limitations and issue a discharge plan that describes a patient's after-care needs at his or her residence. At minimum, a discharge plan shall include: (a) The name and contact information of the caregiver; (b) A description of all after-care tasks necessary to maintain the patient's ability to reside at home, taking into account the capabilities and limitations of the caregiver; and (c) Contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term services and supports necessary to successfully carry out the patient's discharge plan. II. The hospital issuing the discharge plan shall provide caregivers with instruction in all after-care tasks described in the discharge plan. (a) At minimum, such instruction shall include: (1) A live demonstration of the tasks performed by a hospital employee authorized to perform the after-care task, provided in a culturally competent manner and in accordance with the hospital's requirements to provide language access services under state and federal law. (2) An opportunity for the caregiver to ask questions about the after-care tasks. (3) Answers to the caregiver's questions provided in a culturally competent manner and in accordance with the hospital's requirements to provide language access services under state and federal law. (b) Any instruction required under this paragraph shall be documented in the patient's medical record, including, at minimum, the date, time, and contents of the instruction. III. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) Procedures to designate and change a caregiver under RSA 151:43. (b) Other matters necessary to effectuate the scope of this subdivision.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 411-A:22 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 411-A / Section 22
411-A:22 Purchase Money Mortgages.
Status: in_force

An insurer may invest in purchase money mortgages or like securities, received by it upon the sale or exchange of real property theretofore owned by it, not subject to the limitations of RSA 411-A:21.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 411-A:4 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 411-A / Section 4
411-A:4 General Qualifications.
Status: in_force

I. Unless specifically authorized by a provision of this chapter, no security investment shall be eligible for acquisition, unless it is interest bearing or interest accruing or entitled to dividends or is otherwise income earning, is not then in default in any respect, and the insurer is entitled to receive for its exclusive account and benefit the interest or income accruing thereon. A debt security will be considered to be income earning where, although bearing no fixed or contingent interest, it is issued at a discount and contains a specific maturity date on which redemption is to be made at a stated value. Stocks will be considered income earning although dividends are currently not being paid. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the acquisition by an insurer of warrants, options or similar rights to acquire securities if the acquisition of such securities would then be permitted by the provisions of this chapter (other than RSA 411-A:30); or if such warrants, options or similar rights are acquired in connection with an investment otherwise permitted by this chapter. II. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the acquisition by an insurer of other or additional securities or property if received as a dividend or as a lawful distribution of assets, or upon a debt or judgment, or under a lawful and bona fide agreement of bulk reinsurance, merger or consolidation, or if acquired by it through the exercise of warrants, options or similar rights to acquire securities received by it in accordance with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any insurer from entering into an agreement for the purpose of protecting the interests of the insurer in securities lawfully held by it, or for the purpose of reorganization of a corporation which issued securities so held, and from depositing such securities with a committee or depositaries appointed under such agreement, nor from accepting stock, bonds or other securities or other property which may be distributed pursuant to any such agreement, or to any plan of reorganization or arrangement; and no provision of this chapter shall prevent any insurer from acquiring or holding any property acquired in satisfaction of any debt previously contracted, or that shall be obtained by sale or foreclosure of any security held by it. Any security or property so acquired which is not otherwise an eligible investment under this chapter shall be disposed of pursuant to RSA 411-A:32 or 411-A:33.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 517:7 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 517 / Section 7
517:7 Signing; Oath.
Status: in_force

Every witness shall subscribe his deposition, and shall make oath that it contains the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, relative to the cause for which it was taken.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 654:36-a — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 654 / Section 36-a
654:36-a Request to Correct the Checklist.
Status: in_force

I. A supervisor of the checklist, the town or city clerk, or any other person, may submit a request for correction of the checklist to the supervisors of the checklist or to the town or city clerk based upon evidence that a person listed on the checklist is not qualified as a voter in the town or ward. The clerk shall forward requests for correction of the checklist to the supervisors of the checklist. At the next session of the supervisors, they shall examine the requests and determine whether or not it is more likely than not that the person's qualifications are in doubt. II. If the supervisors of the checklist determine that it is more likely than not that the person's qualifications are in doubt, they shall send a notice to the person and afford the person at least 30 days to provide proof of his or her qualifications. If the person fails to respond to the 30-day notice or responds but fails to provide proof that establishes that it is more likely than not that the person is qualified to vote in the town or ward, the person's name shall be removed from the checklist. The supervisors of the checklist shall retain a copy of the notice in accordance with RSA 33-A:3-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 287-D:6 — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 287-D / Section 6
287-D:6 Charitable Organization License Application; Specific Requirements.
Status: in_force

I. In addition to the general requirements under RSA 287-D:5, a charitable organization license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information provided that the lottery commission may, by rule, establish additional items to be submitted on the application form or attached to it: (a) The name of each bona fide member of the charitable organization who will participate in the operation of the games of chance who shall comply with the provisions of RSA 287-D:5. (b) A list of the names and addresses of the current officers of the charity. (c) The name of the financial institution with at least one branch in New Hampshire and the corresponding bank account number for the account in which money from the game of chance will be deposited and withdrawn. (d) If known, the date or dates and location or locations of each game of chance to be sponsored by the charity. (e) The identity of the licensed primary game operator who will operate the games of chance for the charity, if applicable. (f) The identity of the licensed facility at which the proposed games will be held, if applicable. (g) The identity of the licensed game equipment dealer from whom the charitable organization is buying or renting any equipment, if applicable. (h) Documentation of exemption from federal income tax. (i) Proof that the religious, civic, fraternal, veterans', or charitable purposes for which it was organized, other than charitable gambling, are furthered through activities conducted in the state. (j) Documentation of registration with the director of charitable trusts, if required under RSA 7:19 through RSA 7:32. II. Applications shall be received by the lottery commission no fewer than 60 days before the first game date of the year. This requirement may be waived by the lottery commission for good cause shown. III. In addition to the certifications under RSA 287-D:5, the applicant shall certify under oath that: (a) Only bona fide members of the charitable organization or persons complying with the requirements of RSA 287-D:14, III, will operate the games of chance. (b) The applicant or any member of the charitable organization who will be participating in the operation of the games of chance is aware of all statutes and rules applicable to the operation of games of chance. IV. Only one license shall be issued to each applicant per year to operate games of chance for 10 days, which 10 days need not be consecutive. V. Licenses shall expire on December 31.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 243:57 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 243 / Section 57
243:57 Lights on Railroad Track Motor Cars.
Status: in_force

Every person, firm or corporation operating or controlling any railroad running through or within the state shall equip each of its track motor cars or similar vehicles used during the period from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise with an electric headlight of such construction and with sufficient candlepower to render plainly visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet in advance of such track motor car any track obstruction, landmark, warning sign or grade crossing, and further shall equip such track motor car with a red rear electric light of such construction and with sufficient candlepower as to be plainly visible at a distance of 300 feet.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 153-A:25 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 153-A / Section 25
153-A:25 Collections; Insurance.
Status: in_force

The response expense shall be a debt owed by the person responsible and shall not be paid by an insurance company. The public agency which incurred the expense may collect the debt in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. Public agency expenses may include reasonable attorney fees.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:49-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 49-a
211:49-a Nonresident Commercial Salt Water License.
Status: in_force

I. Any person who does not qualify as a resident under RSA 207:1, who takes, possesses, lands, or transports by any method, from or on the waters of this state, regardless of where the catch was taken, any marine species by any method for the purpose of selling the same, shall first procure a valid license from the executive director to do so. This license shall not include the taking, possession, landing, or transport of northern shrimp (Paudulus borealis) which requires a license under RSA 211:49-e, or the taking of lobsters and crabs, which requires a license under RSA 211:18. A nonresident shall not take sea urchins, clam worms, river herring, Atlantic menhaden, or scallops unless the state in which such person is a resident provides a reciprocal licensing privilege for residents of this state. II. The fee for an annual license shall be set by the executive director pursuant to RSA 206:10, I. The license shall be for the operator of the boat, vessel, flotation device, or gear, and helpers; provided, however, that helpers shall not be allowed for the taking of sea urchins or scallops by diving. The executive director shall establish a surcharge on each license issued under this section of not more than $25 nor less than $10 to be deposited in the derelict fishing gear and coastal cleanup fund established in RSA 211:77, and shall adopt rules for implementing and collecting the surcharge. Any person who satisfactorily demonstrates to the executive director that he or she is participating in a coastal cleanup program, or the sea urchin or scallop fishery, shall not be required to pay the surcharge. The executive director shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to determine satisfactory participation in a coastal cleanup program and to account for licensees who are exempt from the surcharge each year. III. Licensees shall be responsible for conducting their fishing activities in compliance with rules adopted by the executive director under RSA 541-A. IV. Any person so licensed shall furnish to the executive director such information concerning marine species and fishing activities as the executive director may require by rules adopted under RSA 541-A. V. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person. In addition, the defendant's catch shall be confiscated and sold according to rules adopted by the executive director pursuant to RSA 541-A, the proceeds of such sale to become the property of the New Hampshire fish and game department.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-B:5-508 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-B / Section 5-508
564-B:5-508 Disposition of Claims Against the Settlor.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death of a settlor of a trust, a trustee may dispose of a known claim against the settlor if the trustee sends to the claimant a notice described in subsection (c). For purposes of this section, a "known claim" is an actual or potential claim of which the trustee has knowledge, but excludes a contingent liability or a claim based on an event occurring after the date of the settlor's death. (b) Upon the death of a settlor of a trust, a trustee may dispose of any unknown claims against the settlor if the trustee publishes a notice described in subsection (c). The notice shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which, at the time of his or her death, the settlor was domiciled. For purposes of this section, an unknown claim is a claim that is not a known claim, but excludes a contingent liability or a claim based on an event occurring after the date of the settlor's death. (c) For purposes of subsections (a) and (b), the notice shall contain the following information and statements: (1) The notice shall state that the settlor has died. The notice shall provide the trustee's name and mailing address, and the notice shall provide the settlor's name, the settlor's place of domicile at the time of his or her death, and the settlor's date of death. (2) In the case of a notice under subsection (a), the notice shall state that any claim against the settlor will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within one year after the date on which the trustee sent the notice. (3) In the case of a notice under subsection (b), the notice shall state that any claim against the settlor will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within one year after the publication date of the notice. (d) If a trustee sends a notice in accordance with subsection (a), then a known claim against the settlor shall be barred unless the claimant commences a proceeding to enforce the claim within one year after the date on which the trustee sent the notice. If a trustee publishes a notice in accordance with subsection (b), then an unknown claim against the settlor shall be barred unless the claimant commences a proceeding to enforce the claim within one year after the publication date of the notice. The trustee and a claimant may agree to toll the limitation period under this subsection. (e) To the extent that the trustee acts in good faith, the trustee is not liable to any person for exercising the discretion to dispose of claims under this section or not exercising that discretion. (f) This section shall not bar any claim that the director of charitable trusts or the department of health and human services has the authority to enforce.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 438:2 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 438 / Section 2
438:2 Systems of Weights and Measures.
Status: in_force

The system of weights and measures in customary use in the United States and the metric system of weights and measures are jointly recognized, and either one or both of these systems shall be used for all commercial purposes in the state of New Hampshire. The definitions of basic units of weight and measure, the tables of weight and measure, and weights and measures equivalents as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology are recognized and shall govern weighing and measuring equipment and transactions in the state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:30-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 263 / Section 30-a
263:30-a Autocycle License Not Required.
Status: in_force

No person shall operate an autocycle unless he or she has a valid driver's license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 231:94 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 231 / Section 94
231:94 Sufficiency of Warning.
Status: in_force

Sufficient warning of dangerous embankments shall be held to have been given whenever the railing, post, or other warning signs or structures conform to the standards prescribed by the commissioner of transportation and have been approved by him in the manner hereinafter provided.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:13-a — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 13-a
214:13-a Nonresident Honorary Licenses.
Status: in_force

The executive director may issue honorary hunting or fishing licenses to the President and Vice President of the United States and to nonresident governors, fish and game officials, accredited sportswriters and photographers, recognized conservationists, and foreign ambassadors and dignitaries without charge. During a calendar year there shall be no limit as to the number of each type of honorary license so issued. The executive director shall determine the form of such honorary licenses. The fish and game commission shall periodically review the total issue of honorary licenses hereunder, and may regulate the number thereof. The executive director shall on or before January 15 in each year submit a complete list, to the chairpersons of the house and senate standing committees having jurisdiction over fish and game matters, containing the names, addresses, and positions or titles of all persons to whom such an honorary license has been issued and each such license issued shall be consecutively numbered.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:10.21 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 10.21
293-A:10.21 Bylaw Increasing Quorum or Voting Requirement for Directors.
Status: repealed

(a) A bylaw that increases a quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors may be amended or repealed: (1) if originally adopted by the shareholders, only by the shareholders, unless the bylaw otherwise provides; (2) if adopted by the board of directors, either by the shareholders or by the board of directors. (b) A bylaw adopted or amended by the shareholders that increases a quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors may provide that it can be amended or repealed only by a specified vote of either the shareholders or the board of directors. (c) Action by the board of directors under subsection (a) to amend or repeal a bylaw that changes the quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors must meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote required to take action under the quorum and voting requirement then in effect or proposed to be adopted, whichever is greater.