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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463:6 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463 / Section 6
463:6 Notice.
Status: in_force

I. After the filing of a petition, the court shall set a date for a hearing, and issue orders of notice in reasonably understandable language. The orders of notice shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to both parents of the minor and to any person or persons alleged to have had principal care and custody of the minor during the 60 days preceding the filing of the petition, and by first class mail to: (a) The minor, if 14 years of age or older and not the petitioner. (b) The person nominated in the petition to be the guardian. (c) Any person named as a testamentary guardian of the person or of the estate or of both of the minor in the will of a decedent parent. (d) The department, if the petition identifies any juvenile proceeding affecting the minor. (e) Any parent or any sibling, aunt, uncle, or adult child of the parents of the minor if both parents are deceased. (f) The petitioner or petitioners. II. The orders of notice required by paragraph I shall further specify: (a) That either parent has a right to object to and contest the guardianship petition. (b) That either parent has a right to consent to the granting of the guardianship petition, and if such parent consents, he or she shall do so before the court or the court's designee as specified in RSA 463:8, IX. (c) The nature and purpose of the proceeding and hearing as set forth in RSA 463:8, and that the parent or parents with legal custody are required to attend the hearing whether consenting or objecting to the petition. III. A written consent to the petition is submission to the jurisdiction of the court. IV. If the location of the parent or parents is unknown and this fact is sworn to under oath by the petitioner, the court may take whatever steps it deems necessary to ensure due process is satisfied unless, for good cause shown, it determines that process is impracticable or would serve no purpose, in which case notice may be waived. V. The cost of orders of notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be paid by the petitioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 477:43 — NH Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 477 / Section 43
477:43 Probate Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The probate court for said county shall have jurisdiction of all matters thereafter arising in relation to such trust, subject to the right of appeal on questions of law.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 100-A:2 — NH Code / Title VI / Chapter 100-A / Section 2
100-A:2 Name and Date of Establishment.
Status: in_force

The retirement system hereby created shall be established as of July 1, 1967. It shall be known as the New Hampshire retirement system, and by such name all of its business shall be transacted, all of its funds invested, and all of its cash, securities and other property held in trust for the purpose for which received, and is intended for all time to meet the requirements of a qualified pension trust within the meaning of section 401(a), and to qualify as a governmental plan within the meaning of section 414(d) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374-D:11 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374-D / Section 11
374-D:11 Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Status: in_force

Any municipality having bonds outstanding under this chapter, when authorized by a 2/3 vote as prescribed in RSA 33, may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying bonds issued by or on its behalf, at maturity or upon acceleration or redemption. The refunding bonds may be issued in sufficient amounts to pay or provide the principal of and any redemption premium on the bonds being refunded, any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of payment of such bonds, the expenses of issue of the refunding bonds, the expenses of redeeming the bonds being refunded, and such reserves for debt service or other capital or current expenses from the proceeds of such refunding bonds as may be required by a trust agreement or resolution securing bonds or notes. The issue of refunding bonds, the maturities and other details of them, the security for them, the rights of the holders of them, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the municipality with respect to them shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to the issue of bonds other than refunding bonds insofar as the same may be applicable, provided that the period from initial issuance of a series of bonds or notes until the final maturity of any refunding issue shall not exceed 50 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498:21 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 498 / Section 21
498:21 Modification or Discharge of Lien.
Status: in_force

Any lien acquired by proceedings in equity may be released, discharged or modified by the court in such manner and upon such terms as justice may require. When any such lien is dissolved or released, by judgment or otherwise, the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney, upon request, shall give to the defendant or owner of the property attached one or more discharges thereof, which may be filed or recorded in the office or offices where the lien was filed or recorded. The fees payable for filing or recording such discharges shall be in accordance with RSA 478:17-g.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 167-D:9 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 167-D / Section 9
167-D:9 Nonuse of Service Animal.
Status: in_force

A person with a disability not using a service animal in any of the places, accommodations, or conveyances listed in RSA 167-D shall have all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons; and the failure of a person with a disability to use a service animal in those places, accommodations, or conveyances shall not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 417:10 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 417 / Section 10
417:10 Orders and Penalty.
Status: in_force

I. If after hearing or at the expiration of the period set forth in a show cause order issued pursuant to this chapter, any person is found to have violated RSA 417:3, the commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of that person. The commissioner, in the commissioner's discretion, in addition to or in lieu of such suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew, may impose upon that person an administrative penalty of not more than $2,500 for each method of competition, act, or practice found to be in violation of RSA 417:3. The commissioner shall collect the amount so imposed and may bring an action in the name of the state to enforce collection. II. In lieu of the monetary penalties provided for under paragraph I, the commissioner, after hearing, may order relief for actual economic losses to restore, in whole or in part, any individual consumer, as opposed to a group or class of consumers, in interest to the position that the consumer formerly occupied either by the return of that which the consumer formerly had or by receipt of its equivalent in money. Unless the parties agree, an order of relief under this paragraph shall not exceed $2,500 for each method of competition, act, or practice found to be in violation of RSA 417:3 and where a pattern of conduct or practice has been established. Relief may be ordered under this paragraph only when the consumer in interest has agreed that such relief shall constitute a waiver of any action for the same cause that might otherwise be filed before an administrative agency or any court. Relief ordered under this paragraph shall not apply to disputes regarding claims or losses.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 88-A:11 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 88-A / Section 11
88-A:11 Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:114 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 114
228:114 State and Federal Funding.
Status: in_force

I. Any public-private partnership projects utilizing federal or state funding shall be approved as part of the state 10-year transportation improvement program in accordance with RSA 240. II. All proceeds or revenues to the state derived from public-private partnerships and intended for payment to the department of transportation shall be credited to the department of transportation, restricted in accordance with the approved public-private partnership agreement, continuously appropriated, and non-lapsing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 458-C:7 — NH Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 458-C / Section 7
458-C:7 Modification of Order.
Status: in_force

I. (a) The obligor or obligee may apply to the court or, when the department of health and human services has issued a legal order of support pursuant to RSA 161-C, to the department, whichever issued the existing order, for modification of such order 3 years after the entry of the last order for support, without the need to show a substantial change of circumstances. This section shall not prohibit the obligor or obligee from applying at any time for a modification based on substantial change of circumstances. (b) Not less than once every 3 years the department shall provide notice to the parties subject to a child support order payable through the department informing them of their right to request a review, and, if appropriate, the right to apply for adjustment of the child support order. The notice provision may be included as part of the initial support order or any subsequent orders. (c) Not less than once every 3 years the department shall review all child support orders in which there is an assignment to the department pursuant to Title IV-A of the Social Security Act and, if appropriate, apply for adjustment of the child support order in accordance with the child support guidelines. II. Any child support modification shall not be effective prior to the date that notice of the petition for modification has been given to the respondent. "Notice" means: (a) Service as specified in civil actions; or (b) Acceptance of a copy of the petition, as long as the petition is filed no later than 30 days following said acceptance, and as long as the petitioner provides proof of acceptance by a certified mail receipt. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to affect service as required by law. III. Whenever the court, pursuant to this chapter, modifies a support order which results in an overpayment of support, the court shall order, absent a showing of undue hardship, the obligee to directly reimburse the obligor for such overpayment of support or order an adjustment to the modified support order until reimbursement of the overpayment has been satisfied. Any reimbursement ordered shall be only for an overpayment that occurs after the date that notice of the petition for modification of support order was given to the respondent. The court shall enter an order for reimbursement as a provision of the modified order, which order for reimbursement shall take effect 30 days after issuance, unless either the obligor or obligee requests, within such 30-day period, a separate hearing to determine the amount and frequency of reimbursement.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 290:3-a — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 290 / Section 3-a
290:3-a Burial Permit for a Fetus.
Status: in_force

Whenever it shall be determined that a dead fetus will be disposed of by means of burial or cremation, the burial permit will be issued in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department of health and human services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 1:18 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 18
1:18 Law Enforcement Zone.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 1:17, the code of criminal laws of the state as set forth in RSA Titles LVIII and LXII, and the fish and game laws and regulations of the state in RSA Title XVIII shall not be applied and enforced easterly of the outer line of the marginal sea as defined in RSA 1:14, I, until such time as the governor by proclamation made with the advice and consent of the council determines that the public interest requires application of such laws and regulations easterly of such line and that the capacity of the state so permits. The limitations contained in this section are without prejudice to the claims of this state to the larger marine territory defined in RSA 1:14-16.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 53-C:3-f — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 53-C / Section 3-f
53-C:3-f Franchise Document Clearing House.
Status: in_force

Within 60 days of the granting of an initial franchise and any renewal of such franchise, the franchisee shall file a copy of the franchise and any Federal Communications Commission rulings or other rulings affecting such franchisee with the secretary of state. Within 60 days of June 2, 1989 cable system operators shall file a copy of their existing franchise with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall maintain a file of all franchise documents so recorded and make copies available upon request for the cost of reproduction and mailing, plus a reasonable administrative fee. The filing fee for initial and renewal franchise documents shall be $50 per franchise or renewal of such franchise. In years in which the filing of initial or renewal franchise documents is not required, the franchisee shall pay to the secretary of state a fee of $50 for each locality served by the franchise.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-D:11 — NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205-D / Section 11
205-D:11 Expiration and Renewal.
Status: in_force

I. All licenses issued by the office shall expire in accordance with RSA 310. II. Persons licensed as installers are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: (a) Are not in violation of this chapter; (b) Meet any requirements for continuing education established by the board in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A; and (c) Submit evidence that a surety bond required under RSA 205-D:9 is in force.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:15 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 15
79-C:15 Applicability of Chapter.
Status: repealed

All discretionary easement applications which were granted by a municipal governing body on or before August 2, 1996 shall continue to be governed for the remainder of their term of years by RSA 79-A, including those provisions amended or repealed by 1996, 176. This chapter shall apply only to applications for discretionary easements granted after August 2, 1996. The intent of the legislature is to honor the statutory terms upon which the parties relied and under which discretionary easements were granted before the effective date of this chapter. When those easements granted on or before August 2, 1996 expire, they shall be subject to renewal under this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 194-B:17 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 194-B / Section 17
194-B:17 State Board; Duties.
Status: in_force

I. The state board of education shall establish guidelines and criteria consistent with this chapter to be used by applicants in drafting a chartered public school contract and by school boards to determine whether or not an applicant's chartered public school contract proposal conforms with the intent of this chapter. II. The state board shall publish sample chartered public school contract agreements. There shall be no requirement that any of the terms and conditions of such sample agreements be adopted by any chartered public school, other than as specified in this chapter. III. The state board shall disseminate information to the public on ways to form, convert, and operate a chartered public school. IV. The state board shall adopt uniform statewide annual deadlines and procedures for pupil enrollment applications and school and parental enrollment decisions for chartered public schools. V. The state board shall develop procedures and guidelines for revocation and renewal of a school's charter. VI. The state board shall convene one or more working committees to study and make recommendations regarding the implementation and effectiveness of chartered public schools. The recommendations shall be provided to the legislative oversight committee in RSA 194-B:21 by July 1 of each year. VII. The state board shall ensure, through its process of granting new chartered public school charters, that, on a statewide basis, the operation of chartered public schools does not result in illegal discrimination against any category of pupils. VIII. The state board shall annually report to the joint legislative oversight committee established in RSA 194-B:21 regarding chartered public school approvals and denials for the preceding 12 months and the reasons for such approvals or denials.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:69-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 69-a
259:69-a Open Road Tolling Lane.
Status: in_force

"Open road tolling lane" shall mean any lane on a toll road so designated by a traffic control device or lane control system at which certain vehicles equipped with transponder devices for the payment of tolls are permitted to travel at highway speeds without reducing speed or stopping to pay a toll.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147-A:4-b — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147-A / Section 4-b
147-A:4-b Disclosure of Ownership.
Status: in_force

Any application for a permit under RSA 147-A:4 shall be signed under oath by a representative of the applicant and shall contain the following information: I. Name and address of the applicant. II. If the applicant is a corporation, the state of incorporation, the address of its principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its directors, officers, and shareholders; if the applicant is a partnership, the state of formation, the address of its principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its partners, whether general or limited; and if the applicant is any other kind of association, the state of formation, the address of its principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its members or participants. III. The exact location where the applicant intends to conduct the business for which it is seeking the permit. IV. Such financial information as the commissioner may require by rules adopted under RSA 147-A:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-E:12 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-E / Section 12
141-E:12 Fees.
Status: in_force

I. The commissioner shall, by rule, set a schedule of fees for the granting of licenses under RSA 141-E:10, the granting of certificates under RSA 141-E:11, and the inspection of private dwellings under RSA 141-E:8, III. All fees shall be deposited in a nonlapsing account, shall be used solely for the administration of the department's responsibilities under this chapter, and are hereby continually appropriated for said purposes. II. The commissioner shall, by rule, set a schedule of fees for the notification of asbestos abatement projects. All such fees and the fines levied under RSA 141-E:16 shall be deposited in a nonlapsing account, shall be used solely for the administration of the department's responsibilities under this chapter, and are hereby continually appropriated for said purposes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:49 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 207 / Section 49
207:49 Without Leave of Owner of Marsh or Flats.
Status: in_force

If any person shall collect or carry away from any salt marsh or flats any flats-weed or any seaweed thrown thereon by the sea or tide, without leave of the owner of the marsh or flats, he shall be guilty of a violation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415-D:9 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415-D / Section 9
415-D:9 Incontestability Period.
Status: in_force

I. For a policy or certificate that has been in force for less than 6 months, an insurer may rescind a long-term care insurance policy or certificate or deny an otherwise valid long-term care insurance claim upon a showing of misrepresentation that is material to the acceptance for coverage. II. For a policy or certificate that has been in force for at least 6 months but less than 2-years, an insurer may rescind a long-term care insurance policy or certificate or deny an otherwise valid long-term care insurance claim upon a showing of misrepresentation that is both material to the acceptance for coverage and which pertains to the condition for which benefits are sought. III. After a policy or certificate has been in force for 2 years, it is not contestable upon the grounds of misrepresentation alone; such policy or certificate may be contested only upon a showing that the insured knowingly and intentionally misrepresented relevant facts relating to the insured's health. IV. No long-term care insurance policy or certificate may be field issued based on medical or health status. For purposes of this section, "field issued" means a policy or certificate issued by an agent or a third party administrator pursuant to the underwriting authority granted to the agent or third party administrator by an insurer. V. If an insurer has paid benefits under the long-term care insurance policy or certificate, the benefit payments may not be recovered by the insurer in the event that the policy or certificate is rescinded. VI. In the event of the death of the insured, this section shall not apply to the remaining death benefit of a life insurance policy that accelerates benefits for long-term care. In this situation, the remaining death benefits under these policies shall be governed by RSA 408:13. In all other situations, this section shall apply to life insurance policies that accelerate benefits for long-term care.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-C:11-1101 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-C / Section 11-1101
383-C:11-1101 Engagement in Trust Business.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign trust company may engage in trust business in this state. (b) A foreign trust company that engages in trust business in this state is subject to RSA 383-A and this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 659:60 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 659 / Section 60
659:60 Duties of Moderator.
Status: in_force

The moderator, or the moderator pro tempore if the moderator is disqualified under RSA 658:24, shall oversee the counting of votes by other election officers, including the selectmen and the town clerk, and may discharge any other duties relating to the counting of votes.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 362-F:15 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 362-F / Section 15
362-F:15 Exemption Period for Certain Electrical Supply Contracts.
Status: in_force

I. The increases in the annual purchase percentages in RSA 362-F:3 applicable to class II for 2018 and thereafter as compared to the class II annual purchase percentages in effect as of January 1, 2017, shall not apply to the megawatt-hours delivered during the contract term under any electrical power supply contract entered into before the effective date of this section, provided that the contract term in effect before such effective date has not been extended or otherwise increased after that date. II. The change in the class III methane gas eligibility requirements in RSA 362-F:4, III(b) as compared to the class III methane gas eligibility requirements in effect as of January 1, 2017 shall not apply to class III methane gas certificates: (a) Acquired pursuant to a contract entered into before the effective date of this section for the contract term, provided that the contract term in effect before such effective date has not been extended or otherwise increased after that date; or (b) That are 2017 calendar year certificates issued before the first day of the first month of the calendar quarter following such effective date. III. Providers shall inform the commission by July 1 of each year, through July 1, 2020, of all such exempted contracts, including but not limited to, the execution date and expiration date of the contract, the basis for exemption under this section, and if applicable, the annual megawatt-hours supplied and exempted, or the annual amount of exempted methane gas certificates and the basis for exemption. All such information filed with the commission shall be exempt from the provisions of RSA 91-A:5, IV.