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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 147:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 147 / Section 3
147:3 Investigations and Complaints.
Status: in_force

Health officers of towns, and each of them, shall inquire into all nuisances and other causes of danger to the public health, and for the purpose of such investigations, or whenever they shall know or have cause to suspect that any nuisance or other thing injurious to the public health is in any building, vessel, or enclosure they may obtain an administrative inspection warrant under RSA 595-B, including authority to forcibly enter therein and make such search, pursuant to RSA 595-B:5.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 649-A:1 — NH Code / Title LXII / Chapter 649-A / Section 1
649-A:1 Declaration of Findings and Purposes.
Status: in_force

I. The legislature finds that there has been a proliferation of exploitation of children through their use as subjects in sexual performances. The care of children is a sacred trust and should not be abused by those who seek to profit through a commercial network based upon the exploitation of children. The public policy of the state demands the protection of children from exploitation through sexual performances. II. It is the purpose of this chapter to facilitate the prosecution of those who exploit children in the manner specified in paragraph I. In accordance with the United States Supreme Court's decision in New York v. Ferber, this chapter makes the dissemination of visual representations of children under the age of 16 engaged in sexual activity illegal irrespective of whether the visual representations are legally obscene; and the legislature urges law enforcement officers to aggressively seek out and prosecute those who violate the provisions of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 237:23 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 237 / Section 23
237:23 Sale of Bonds or Notes.
Status: in_force

I. All bonds or notes (except short-term loans) issued under the provisions of this subdivision shall be sold (1) at public sealed bidding (2) only after an advertisement calling for bids has been published at least once in each of 2 successive calendar weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in New Hampshire and in a financial publication of national circulation, the first publication being not less than 15 days prior to the day the bids will be received, and (3) to the highest bidder. The governor and council may reject any or all bids, or negotiate with the highest responsible bidder. II. The proceeds from the sale of such bonds shall be held by the treasurer and paid out by him upon warrants drawn by the governor for the purposes of this subdivision alone, and the governor with the advice and consent of the council shall draw his warrant for the payment from the funds provided by this subdivision of all sums expended or due for the purposes herein authorized, provided, however, that such expenditures or commitments shall not exceed the sum of $5,000,000 prior to July 1, 1955. All interest from such bonds shall be exempt from taxation within the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 378:36 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 378 / Section 36
378:36 Apportionment.
Status: in_force

If the public utilities affected thereby shall fail to agree upon the division or apportionment thereof, the commission may prescribe the division of such joint rates, fares, charges and classifications between such public utilities and may revise any division agreed upon which shall be found inconsistent with the public interest. In making such apportionment, the commission shall consider the financial impact of the apportionment on each utility affected by such apportionment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 331-A:9 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 331-A / Section 9
331-A:9 Ethics Code.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt by rule under RSA 541-A an ethics code for commissioners and commission employees. This code shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions: I. No commission member shall participate in any action related to the issuance of a license or disciplinary matter involving the member or a person with whom the member is personally or professionally associated, or in any such action in which the member has a direct financial interest. II. No commission member or commission employee shall, for compensation of any type, teach or participate in any preparatory or continuing education effort approved by the commission, except that a commission member or commission employee may, in such capacity, participate in a preparatory or continuing education program and receive such compensation as is normally authorized for commission-related business. III. No more than one commission member shall serve as an officer of a professional association which represents real estate brokers or salespeople. IV. No commission employee shall be issued an active real estate license throughout the duration of employment with the commission. A commission employee shall be allowed to apply for an inactive real estate license during employment with the commission, but the license shall remain inactive during such employment. A commission employee shall not obtain a real estate license in another state based on the inactive license obtained in New Hampshire during such employment with the commission.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 597:27 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 597 / Section 27
597:27 Surrender, in Court.
Status: in_force

A surety for the appearance of a party or witness may be discharged by order of the superior court from further liability upon surrendering the party in open court, during the pendency of the original cause and before trial, on payment of the costs of any proceeding against them, and the principal shall be committed unless again recognized.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-L:13 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-L / Section 13
106-L:13 Volunteers; Liability Limited.
Status: in_force

I. Any volunteer of a nonprofit organization or government entity assisting the council in its training programs shall be immune from civil liability in any action brought on the basis of any act or omission resulting in damage or injury to any person if: (a) The volunteer had prior written approval from the organization to act on behalf of the organization; and (b) The volunteer was acting in good faith and within the scope of the volunteer's official functions and duties with the organization; and (c) The damage or injury was not caused by willful, wanton, or grossly negligent misconduct by the volunteer. II. In this section: (a) "Damage or injury" includes physical, nonphysical, economic, and noneconomic damage. (b) "Nonprofit organization" shall include, but not be limited to, a not for profit organization, corporation, community chest, fund or foundation, and an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 organized or incorporated in this state or having a principal place of business in this state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 546-B:42 — NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 546-B / Section 42
546-B:42 Choice of Law.
Status: in_force

I. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph IV, the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs: (a) The nature, extent, amount, and duration of current payments under a registered support order; (b) The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the support order; and (c) The existence and satisfaction of other obligations under the support order. II. In a proceeding for arrears under a registered support order, the statute of limitation of this state or of the issuing state or foreign country, whichever is longer, applies. III. A responding tribunal of this state shall apply the procedures and remedies of this state to enforce current child support and collect arrears and interest due on a support order of another state or a foreign country registered in this state. IV. After a tribunal of this state or another state determines which is the controlling order and issues an order consolidating arrears, if any, a tribunal of this state shall prospectively apply the law of the state or foreign country issuing the controlling order, including its law on interest on arrears, on current and future support, and on consolidated arrears.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 524-A:3 — NH Code / Title LIII / Chapter 524-A / Section 3
524-A:3 Notice of Filing.
Status: in_force

I. At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or his lawyer shall make and file with the clerk of court an affidavit setting forth the name and last known post office address of the judgment debtor, and the judgment creditor. II. Promptly upon the filing of the foreign judgment and the affidavit, the clerk shall mail notice of the filing of the foreign judgment to the judgment debtor at the address given and shall make a note of the mailing in the docket. The notice shall include the name and post office address of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor's lawyer, if any, in this state. In addition, the judgment creditor may mail a notice of the filing of the judgment to the judgment debtor and may file proof of mailing with the clerk. Lack of mailing notice of filing by the clerk shall not affect the enforcement proceedings if proof of mailing by the judgment creditor has been filed. III. No execution or other process for enforcement of a foreign judgment filed under this section shall issue until 15 days after the date the judgment is filed.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 124-A:10 — NH Code / Title IX / Chapter 124-A / Section 10
124-A:10 Administration.
Status: in_force

Displacing agencies may enter into contracts with any individual, firm, association or corporation for services in connection with this chapter or may carry out functions under this chapter through any federal or state agency or instrumentality having an established organization for conducting relocation assistance programs. Such state agency, in carrying out relocation activities described in RSA 124-A:7, whenever practicable, shall utilize the services of state and local housing agencies, or other agencies having experience in administering or conducting similar housing assistance activities.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 106-H:5 — NH Code / Title VII / Chapter 106-H / Section 5
106-H:5 Powers and Duties; Commission.
Status: in_force

I. The commission shall, with the approval of the commissioner: (a) Establish technical and operational standards for the creation of a public safety answering point, which utilizes enhanced 911 network features. (b) Require submission of reports and information from those public safety agencies within the state that the division determines have information pertinent to the effective functioning of the division. II. The commission may, with the approval of the commissioner: (a) Make or cause to be made studies of any aspect of the enhanced 911 system, including but not limited to service, operations, training, data base development, and public awareness. (b) Undertake any project and engage in any activity which will serve to improve enhanced 911 services.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 215-C:52 — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 215-C / Section 52
215-C:52 General Administration.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in RSA 215-C:9 and RSA 215-C:10, the executive director is authorized to adopt and amend, pursuant to RSA 541-A, such rules and administrative procedures which are consistent with the provisions of this chapter relative to snowmobiles that he or she deems necessary or advisable to carry out the intent and purposes of said provisions with regard to: (a) Equipment requirements; (b) Registrations; (c) Classification; (d) The safety of operators, passengers, and other persons; and (e) The protection of property. II. The provisions of this chapter relative to snowmobiles, any rules adopted by the executive director, and any other information he or she deems feasible shall be printed by the executive director in booklet form and made available to the public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 464-A:12 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 464-A / Section 12
464-A:12 Temporary Guardian.
Status: in_force

I. Any relative, public official, or interested person may file a verified petition for a temporary guardian of the person and estate, or the person, or the estate. Said petition shall contain: (a) All the information required in RSA 464-A:4; (b) The reasons the petitioner believes the proposed ward is in need of a temporary guardian; (c) The reasons why the petitioner believes the regular procedure for obtaining guardianship of the person and estate, or the person, or the estate, is not appropriate. II. The court may, with such notice as it deems reasonable to the proposed ward and the court appointed counsel or the proposed ward's private counsel, appoint a temporary guardian for an incapacitated person. The appointment shall be limited to the performance of duties respecting specific property, or to the performance of particular acts necessary to prevent immediate serious physical or mental harm to the proposed ward or immediate serious physical harm to others. The temporary guardian of the person and estate, or the estate, shall file an inventory within 30 days after the termination of the guardianship, or be in default. The temporary guardian shall file an account within 90 days after the termination of the guardianship, or be in default. Within 10 days after the temporary guardian's default, the clerk shall give notice to the fiduciary of the default by first class mail. The temporary guardian shall not file an annual report. No term of temporary guardianship shall exceed 60 days, unless for good cause shown and within the discretion of the court. III. No temporary guardian shall seek an extension of that appointment without formally petitioning the court for a guardianship of the person and estate, or the person, or estate within the 60 day period of temporary guardianship. IV. If the counsel for the proposed ward or the proposed ward opposes the appointment of a temporary guardian under this section, the court may not appoint said temporary guardian without a hearing pursuant to RSA 464-A:8 and without findings pursuant to RSA 464-A:9. The proposed temporary guardian, the petitioner, the proposed ward, and the counsel for the proposed ward shall be present at said hearing and the court shall determine the necessity for the appointment of a temporary guardian. The burden of proof to show need for a temporary guardian shall be on the petitioner. V. Appointment of a temporary guardian shall not have the effect of an adjudication of incapacity or effect of limitation on the legal rights of the individual other than those specified in the court order. Appointment of a temporary guardian shall not be evidence of incapacity in the petition, hearing or finding, for regular guardianship powers under RSA 464-A:4, 464-A:8 and 464-A:9. VI. The appointment of a guardian pursuant to RSA 464-A:9 terminates the powers of a temporary guardian appointed under this section, except for the rendering of the final account of the temporary guardian.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-J:25 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-J / Section 25
420-J:25 Temporary Maintenance of a Registry of Providers Who Qualify as an Enrolling Ground Ambulance Provider.
Status: in_force

I. No later than December 31, 2025, the commissioner shall publish through bulletin a written contract negotiation initiation form that shall be used by ground ambulance providers to initiate contract negotiations with specified health carriers and to initially qualify as an enrolling ground ambulance provider with respect to the specified health carriers. II. A ground ambulance provider must submit the form to the department and to the specified health carriers in order to be eligible for the status of an enrolling ground ambulance provider with respect to those carriers. III. During the period between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027, the insurance department shall maintain a list on its website of ambulance providers who qualify as an enrolling ground ambulance provider with respect to a particular carrier. IV. If the commissioner finds that a ground ambulance provider has failed to engage in the contracting process with respect to a health carrier, the commissioner shall update the list to reflect that the ambulance provider no longer qualifies as an enrolling ground ambulance provider with respect to that carrier.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21-M:12-a — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21-M / Section 12-a
21-M:12-a Office of the Solicitor General.
Status: in_force

I. There is established within the department an office of the solicitor general. The office shall be supervised by the solicitor general who shall be a senior assistant attorney general appointed by the attorney general in accordance with the provisions of RSA 21-M:3, and who shall carry out the duties imposed by the section under the supervision of the attorney general and perform such other work as the attorney general may assign. The attorney general shall appoint such other assistant attorneys general pursuant to the provisions of RSA 21-M:3 and such support staff as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section within the limits of the appropriations made for the department. II. The duties of the office shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) Reviewing cases that have been decided against the state and making recommendations on whether to appeal. (b) Representing the state in all criminal appeals to the New Hampshire supreme court or federal court. (c) Representing executive branch officials and executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions in all appeals to the New Hampshire supreme court. (d) Filing amicus curiae briefs in cases in which the state has a significant interest in the legal issue. (e) Providing training to local and county prosecutors on how to develop an appellate record.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 383-A:7-704 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 383-A / Section 7-704
383-A:7-704 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Any person that engages in any act or conduct in violation of this article shall be subject to the jurisdiction of this state. Nothing in RSA 383-A:7-702 or RSA 383-A:7-703 shall limit the authority of the New Hampshire secretary of state to enforce the laws under his or her jurisdiction relating to trade names, trademarks, or service marks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 35-A:23 — NH Code / Title III / Chapter 35-A / Section 23
35-A:23 Authorization to Accept State Money.
Status: in_force

The bank is authorized to accept such moneys as may be appropriated from time to time by the legislature for carrying out its corporate purpose. The bank shall repay the state all sums which are appropriated to the bank for organizational purposes in 5 annual installments, beginning with the fifth year after the receipt of such funds.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 311:7 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 311 / Section 7
311:7 Prohibition.
Status: in_force

No person shall be permitted commonly to practice as an attorney in court unless he has been admitted by the court and taken the oath prescribed in RSA 311:6.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-A:20 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-A / Section 20
420-A:20 Reports and Examinations.
Status: in_force

Every health service corporation shall annually, on or before March 1, file in the office of the commissioner a statement, verified by at least 2 of its principal officers, showing its condition on the preceding December 31, which shall be in such form and contain such matters as the commissioner may prescribe. Examination of the financial condition of each health service corporation by the commissioner shall be made as often as the commissioner deems necessary. The commissioner or designee shall have the power of visitation and examination into the affairs of any health service corporation and free access to all of the books, papers, and documents that relate to the business of the corporation, and may summon and qualify witnesses under oath and examine its officers, agents, or employees or other persons in relation to the affairs, transactions, and condition of the corporation. All costs of such examination shall be paid by the health service corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200-N:2 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200-N / Section 2
200-N:2 Emergency Administration of Epinephrine; Policies and Guidelines.
Status: in_force

I. A postsecondary educational institution or independent school accredited to operate in this state may develop a policy in accordance with this chapter and guidelines issued under RSA 200-N:4 for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is not available. II. Such policy shall include: (a) Permission for a trained designee to do the following: (1) Administer epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is unavailable. (2) When responsible for the safety of at least one member of the campus community, carry in a secure but accessible location a supply of epinephrine that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a health care provider who is licensed in New Hampshire and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication. (b) Provisions that a licensed campus medical professional has responsibility for training designees in the following: (1) The administration of epinephrine. (2) Identification of an anaphylactic reaction and indications for when to use epinephrine. III. Each postsecondary educational institution and independent school that develops a policy under this chapter shall designate a licensed campus medical professional. IV. A licensed campus medical professional may: (a) Establish and administer a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees. (b) Ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol. (c) Obtain a supply of epinephrine under a standing protocol from a physician licensed under RSA 329, physician assistant licensed under RSA 328-D, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B. (d) Control distribution to trained designees of epinephrine.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 374:63 — NH Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 374 / Section 63
374:63 Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Programs for Gas Utilities.
Status: in_force

The commission may authorize a public utility providing natural gas service to participate in and recover costs associated with statewide energy efficiency programs, including any utility-specific aspects of such programs, provided that when the costs of such programs are recovered via the public utility's local distribution adjustment charge or a similar rate mechanism, any such charges be made subject to the requirements of RSA 374-F:3, VI-a for the energy efficiency portion of electric utility system benefits charges.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 331-A:16-a — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 331-A / Section 16-a
331-A:16-a Managing Broker Vacancy.
Status: in_force

In the event of the death, disability or change of affiliation of the managing broker of a real estate branch office, the principal broker may designate as a manager a person currently licensed with the New Hampshire real estate commission for a period not to exceed one year from the date of such vacancy. The appointment of a permanent branch managing broker shall be made within one year of the original vacancy.