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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 502-A:8 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 502-A / Section 8
502-A:8 Duties of Clerks; Disposition of Fines.
Status: in_force

I. The clerk of the applicable circuit court established in RSA 490-F shall receive all fines and forfeitures paid into the district court from any source. The clerk of any circuit court may accept payment of the fine by credit card in lieu of cash payment. Any transaction costs assessed by the issuer of the credit card shall be paid out of the portion of the fine amount which is deposited with the treasurer and not out of the penalty assessment charged by a district court. The clerk shall forward fines collected for violations of title XXI to the treasurer for deposit in the highway fund and fines collected for violations of title LXII and all other statutes to the treasurer for deposit in the general fund within 14 days. The clerk shall separately indicate which fines were for violations of title XXI. Fines and forfeitures collected by the clerk for violations of municipal ordinances, codes, or regulations, except those adopted pursuant to RSA 31:39, I(g); RSA 41:11; RSA 47:17, IV, VI, VII, or VIII; and RSA 105:6 and RSA 105:7, shall be remitted monthly to the treasurer of the municipality prosecuting said violations, for the use of the municipality. All expenses related to the processing of parking violations and the administrative collection of parking fines shall be the responsibility of the local unit of government, and all fines collected shall be retained in their entirety by the local unit of government. II. Nothing in this section shall prevent the court from transferring the collection of fines to a centralized location. Any fines collected by the central location shall be distributed as indicated in paragraph I. References to duties and responsibilities of clerks contained in paragraph I shall be deemed to include the central fine collection center as appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-J:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-J / Section 1
358-J:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Buying club" means any person, corporation, unincorporated association, or other organization which for a consideration provides or purports to provide its members or the members of any other buying club with the ability to purchase goods or services at discount prices; except that such organization shall not include any buying club in which persons receive discount buying services incidentally as part of a package or services provided to, or available to, such individuals on account of membership in such organization which is not organized for the profit of any person or corporation or which does not have as one of its primary purposes or businesses the provision of discount buying services. II. "Club" means buying club. III. "Contract" means any oral or written agreement by which one becomes a member of a club. IV. "Member" or "membership" means a status by which any natural person is entitled to any of the benefits of a club. V. "Prepayment" means any payment for service or merchandise made before the service is rendered or the merchandise is received. It is not a prepayment if a payment for service is made on the same day the service is rendered. Money received by a club from a financial institution upon assignment of a contract shall be considered prepayment when and to the extent the member is required to make prepayments to the financial institution pursuant to the contract.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 293-A:8.30 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 293-A / Section 8.30
293-A:8.30 Standards of Conduct for Directors.
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the board of directors, when discharging the duties of a director, shall act: (1) in good faith, and (2) in a manner the director reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation. (b) The members of the board of directors or a committee of the board, when becoming informed in connection with their decision-making function or devoting attention to their oversight function, shall discharge their duties with the care that a person in a like position would reasonably believe appropriate under similar circumstances. (c) In discharging board or committee duties a director shall disclose, or cause to be disclosed, to the other board or committee members information not already known by them but known by the director to be material to the discharge of their decision-making or oversight functions, except that disclosure is not required to the extent that the director reasonably believes that doing so would violate a duty imposed under law, a legally enforceable obligation of confidentiality, or a professional ethics rule. (d) In discharging board or committee duties a director who does not have knowledge that makes reliance unwarranted is entitled to rely on the performance by any of the persons specified in subsection (f)(1) or subsection (f)(3) to whom the board may have delegated, formally or informally by course of conduct, the authority or duty to perform one or more of the board's functions that are delegable under applicable law. (e) In discharging board or committee duties a director who does not have knowledge that makes reliance unwarranted is entitled to rely on information, opinions, reports, or statements, including financial statements and other financial data, prepared or presented by any of the persons specified in subsection (f). (f) A director is entitled to rely, in accordance with subsection (d) or (e), on: (1) one or more officers or employees of the corporation whom the director reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the functions performed or the information, opinions, reports, or statements provided; (2) legal counsel, public accountants, or other persons retained by the corporation as to matters involving skills or expertise the director reasonably believes are matters (i) within the particular person's professional or expert competence or (ii) as to which the particular person merits confidence; or (3) a committee of the board of directors of which the director is not a member if the director reasonably believes the committee merits confidence.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-E:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-E / Section 4
358-E:4 Disclosure Statement.
Status: reserved

A grantor shall provide to each prospective distributor a disclosure statement which contains the documents and information required to be filed with the attorney general at least 7 days prior to entering into any distributorship contract or agreement with such prospective distributor, or at least 7 days prior to the receipt by the grantor of any consideration from the prospective distributor, whichever occurs first. Any distributorship contract or agreement shall state in immediate proximity to the space reserved for the distributor's signature, in boldface type of a minimum size of 10 points, a statement in substantially the following form: "THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DISTRIBUTORSHIP DISCLOSURE ACT MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL ANY DISTRIBUTORSHIP IN THIS STATE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THAT ACT WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING TO THE PROSPECTIVE DISTRIBUTOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION BY SUCH DISTRIBUTOR OF ANY BINDING DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP. IF THESE DOCUMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN PRESENTED TO YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, YOU MAY VOID THE AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS BY SENDING NOTICE OF YOUR INTENTION TO THE GRANTOR BY UNITED STATES MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. UPON RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE, THE GRANTOR MUST REFUND ALL MONIES YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP PLUS INTEREST. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ FOR AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH GRANTOR AND DISTRIBUTOR."
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:35 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 35
431:35 Improper Manure Handling.
Status: repealed

I. The commissioner shall investigate complaints of improper handling of manure, agricultural compost, and commercial fertilizer, including, but not limited to, complaints of improper storage and spreading. If the commissioner is able to identify the source of the improper handling and has reason to believe such handling is a nuisance caused by failure to use best management practices, the commissioner shall: (a) Determine who is responsible for such handling. (b) Determine the changes needed in handling to comply with best management practices. (c) Notify, in writing, the person responsible of the findings and changes necessary to conform to best management practices. (d) Require a plan for compliance if the corrections, under RSA 431:35, I(c), have not been made within 10 days after notification. II. If the person responsible fails to implement the recommended changes, the commissioner shall notify the health officer of the municipality and the commissioner of environmental services, who shall take such action as their authority permits. III. [Repealed.]
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 415:12 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 415 / Section 12
415:12 By Insurer.
Status: in_force

If such alteration shall be made by any officer of the insurer, or by any employee of the insurer with the insurer's knowledge or consent, such act shall be deemed to have been performed by the insurer thereafter issuing the policy upon such altered application.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 305-A:2 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 305-A / Section 2
305-A:2 Application for Certificate of Authority.
Status: in_force

All applications of foreign partnerships for authority to do business in this state shall be made on forms prescribed or furnished by and filed in the office of the secretary of state and shall be executed by a general partner of the partnership desiring to so register, and shall set forth: (a) the name of the partnership, the state under which laws it is formed, and the post office address with street and number, if any, of its principal office in such state; and (b) a statement registering an office and agent in this state and the address including street and number, if any, of such registered office in this state and the name of such registered agent in this state at such address. On compliance with the provisions of this section, the secretary of state shall forthwith issue a certificate of authority to do business in this state; copies of applications, certified by the secretary of state, shall be sufficient evidence thereof.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 553:4 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 553 / Section 4
553:4 Age, Etc.
Status: in_force

No person not of full age, or deemed by the judge unsuitable, shall be appointed to administer an estate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651-A:6 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 651-A / Section 6
651-A:6 Terms of Release.
Status: repealed

I. Any prisoner released on parole shall be given a permit by the board to be at liberty from prison during the unexpired portion of the maximum term of his or her sentence. The decision to release a prisoner shall be governed by the following rules: (a) A prisoner may be released on parole upon the expiration of the minimum term of his or her sentence, minus any credits received pursuant to RSA 651-A:23, plus the disciplinary period added to such minimum under RSA 651:2, II-e, any part of which is not reduced for good conduct as provided in RSA 651-A:22, provided that there shall appear to the adult parole board, after having given the notice required in RSA 651-A:11, to be a reasonable probability that the prisoner will remain at liberty without violating the law and will conduct himself or herself as a good citizen. (b) [Repealed.] (c) [Repealed.] II. [Repealed]. III. The release of prisoners sentenced to the state prison in accordance with sentencing provisions of law in effect prior to November 1, 1973, shall be governed by the law in effect immediately prior to November 1, 1973. However, except for prisoners serving sentences pursuant to conviction of murder in violation of RSA 585:1, murder which is psycho-sexual in nature as defined in RSA 607:41-d, and manslaughter in the first degree in violation of RSA 585:8, and for the purpose of determining eligibility for release on parole only, the minimum term of a prisoner who has been sentenced in accordance with sentencing provisions in effect prior to November 1, 1973, shall be deemed to be either the longest minimum sentence which could have been imposed for a class A felony under RSA 651:2, II, or his actual minimum sentence, whichever is shorter. IV. Prior to the release of any inmate on parole from the state prison, or upon termination of the inmate's sentence to the state prison, the commissioner and the department of safety shall provide a nondriver's picture identification card pursuant to RSA 260:21 to the inmate upon release if the inmate does not already possess a valid driver license or nondriver's picture identification card. The failure of the commissioner and the department of safety to provide the inmate with the required nondriver's picture identification card prior to appearance before the parole board shall not constitute a cause for delaying the inmate's release on parole, if approved.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:11 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 11
431:11 Adulteration.
Status: in_force

No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizer product. A fertilizer shall be deemed to be adulterated if: I. It contains any deleterious or harmful ingredient in sufficient amount to render it injurious to beneficial plant, animal, human, or aquatic life or to soil or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label, or if adequate warning statements or directions for use which may be necessary to protect plant life, animal, human, or aquatic life or soil or water are not shown upon the label. II. Its composition falls below or differs from that which it is purported to possess by its labeling. III. It contains unwanted crop seed or weed seed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-P:3 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-P / Section 3
19-P:3 Reports.
Status: in_force

The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, chairpersons of the house and senate committees having jurisdiction over finance and health and human services, and chairperson of the fiscal committee of the general court by November 1 of each year, commencing on November 1, 2019, regarding the activities of the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:29-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 259 / Section 29-a
259:29-a Established Place of Business.
Status: in_force

"Established place of business" shall mean: I. Except where otherwise provided, a permanent, enclosed commercial building located within this state, easily accessible and open to the public at all reasonable times, and at which the business of a dealer may be lawfully carried on in accordance with the terms of all applicable building codes, zoning, and other land-use regulatory ordinances. II. As it applies to a wholesale dealer as described in RSA 261:140-a, a building or structure that complies with RSA 259:29-a or a suitable building or structure which is occupied as a business office or a residence, owned or leased by the applicant and designated as an office or place where his official business is conducted, where legal mail is received and where records pertaining to the business are maintained as required by the commissioner. III. As it applies to a retail vehicle dealer: (a) A business location where the retail vehicle dealer conducts sales during normal business hours; and (b) Such business location is a permanent physical structure that has at least 750 square feet or is primarily dedicated to the business of selling vehicles; and (c) The business location clearly and conspicuously displays the business name of the dealer in letters no less than 10 inches in height, unless prohibited by local zoning; such business signage shall be clearly visible from a traveling vehicle on the adjacent public way, unless an obstruction exists which cannot be remedied.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 211:76 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 211 / Section 76
211:76 Penalties.
Status: in_force

I. A person who violates any statutes pertaining to marine species where no penalty is provided shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a violation and, if any other person, be guilty of a misdemeanor. II. A person who violates any rule or regulation promulgated by the executive director relative to marine species shall be guilty of a violation, and shall be guilty of a further violation for each lobster or crab or marine species, or parts thereof involved. The executive director, in his discretion, may also revoke any license issued to said person under this title for a period not exceeding one year.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-E:4-c — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-E / Section 4-c
79-E:4-c Housing Opportunity Zone.
Status: in_force

A city or town may adopt the provisions of this section by vote of its legislative body, in accordance with the procedures described in RSA 79-E:3, to establish a housing opportunity zone. To be eligible for tax relief under this section, the qualifying structure and property shall be located within the housing opportunity zone established by the municipality. No less than one-third of the housing units constructed shall be designated for households with an income of 80 percent or less of the area median income as measured by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or the housing units in a qualifying structure shall be designated for households with incomes as provided in RSA 204-C:57, IV. A qualifying structure under this section shall be eligible for tax assessment relief for a period of up to 10 years, beginning upon issuance of the certification of occupancy.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:40 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 40
261:40 Registration Required.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided, it is a violation for any person to drive or any owner or custodian to knowingly permit or cause to be driven on the ways of this state any vehicle which is not specifically exempt by statute or rule from the requirement of registration, unless the same has been registered and the appropriate fee paid in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 52-A:10 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 52-A / Section 10
52-A:10 Priority of Lien.
Status: in_force

A special assessment shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as property taxes assessed under RSA 76 and shall remain a lien, co-equal with the lien of all state, county, district, and municipal taxes, superior in dignity to all other liens, titles, and claims until paid.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 356-B:40-b — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 356-B / Section 40-b
356-B:40-b Removal of Officers and Directors.
Status: in_force

I. Notwithstanding any provision of the declaration or bylaws to the contrary, unit owners present in person or by proxy at any meeting of the unit owners at which a quorum is present, may remove any member of the board of directors and any officer elected by the unit owners, with or without cause, if the number of votes cast in favor of removal exceeds the number of votes cast in opposition to removal, provided that: (a) A member appointed by the declarant may not be removed by a unit owner vote during the period of declarant control. (b) The unit owners may not consider whether to remove a member of the board of directors or an officer elected by the unit owners at a meeting of the unit owners unless that subject was listed in the notice of the meeting. II. At any meeting at which a vote to remove a member of the board of directors or an officer is to be taken, the member or officer being considered for removal shall have a reasonable opportunity to speak before the vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 73:16-a — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 73 / Section 16-a
73:16-a Personal Property on Land of Another.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person leaves upon the land of another person, with such person's consent, any taxable personal property, the tax upon such property may be assessed to the owner of the land in the event the tax is not paid when it is due by the owner of such property, provided a selectman or assessor before or at the time of taking the inventory gives notice in writing to such land owner that such property whenever located upon the land is to be taxed to him. An affidavit by the selectman or assessor giving such notice that it was given shall be evidence of the fact. The provisions of this section shall not apply to manufactured housing subject to taxation pursuant to RSA 72:7-a. The tax due upon the manufactured housing shall only be assessed to the owner of the manufactured housing, and not upon the owner of the land upon which the manufactured housing is left. At the time a tax bill is sent to the owner of each such property, the owner of the land shall be sent a duplicate of such tax bill or, in the alternative, a list of each owner, location and description of all such property and the taxes thereon. No later than 60 days after the tax is due, a list of each owner, location and description of all such property upon which the taxes have not been collected shall be sent to the owner of the land. At the same time a notice shall be given to the owner of each such property for which the tax has not been collected, which notice shall state that the tax is delinquent and inform such owner of the provisions of this section. In the event the owner of the land pays the tax, costs and interest due upon any such property, he shall be entitled to be reimbursed for any such payment, interest pursuant to RSA 76:13 and reasonable attorney's fees from the owner of such property and shall have a lien upon such property which takes precedence over all other liens and encumbrances thereon. Such lien shall continue in force for 2 years from the date the tax was paid. A failure of a city, town or unincorporated place to comply with any provision of this section shall bar the assessment of any tax upon any such property to the owner of the land.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 679:15 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 679 / Section 15
679:15 Appeal.
Status: in_force

Decisions of the board may be appealed to the supreme court by any party in accordance with the provisions of RSA 541 as from time to time amended.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:4 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 4
673:4 Historic District Commission.
Status: in_force

I. The historic district commission shall consist of not less than 3 members and no more than 7 members who shall be appointed in a manner as prescribed by the local legislative body. II. Each historic district commission member shall be a resident of the city or town which establishes the district. One commission member shall be a member of the local governing body and one commission member may be a member of the planning board. Not more than 5 alternate members may be appointed. When an alternate sits in absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. In determining each member's qualifications, the appointing authority shall take into consideration the appointee's demonstrated interest and ability to understand, appreciate and promote the purposes of the historic district commission. III. Members of a historic district commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to a conservation commission established under RSA 36-A, and a heritage commission established under RSA 673:4-a.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 544:4 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 544 / Section 4
544:4 Venue.
Status: in_force

Such proceeding shall be in the superior court of the county or judicial district thereof in which the property is located.