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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 19-A:5 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 19-A / Section 5
19-A:5 Duties.
Status: in_force

The duties of the council shall be: I. To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein. II. To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state. III. To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources. IV. To advise the commissioner of natural and cultural resources in all matters concerning the arts. V. To meet at least quarterly and at such other times as it deems necessary. VI. To hold public hearings as it deems necessary. VII. To administer any federal funds received from the National Endowment of the Arts and the art fund established under RSA 19-A:9. VIII. To accept restricted gifts where appropriate.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 301-A:8 — NH Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 301-A / Section 8
301-A:8 Amendment of Certificate.
Status: in_force

I. Amendments to the certificate of organization may be proposed by a 2/3 vote of the board of directors or by petition of 10 percent of the association's members. Notice of the meeting to consider the proposed amendment shall be sent by the secretary at least 30 days prior to such meeting to each member at his last known address, accompanied by the full text of the proposal and by that part of the certificate to be amended. Such amendment may be adopted by 2/3 of the members voting. II. If the amendment is to alter the preferences of outstanding shares of any type or to authorize the issuance of shares having superior preferences to outstanding shares of any type, a vote of 2/3 of the members owning such outstanding shares to be affected shall also be required for adoption. III. A vote of 2/3 of the entire membership shall be required when an amendment is proposed to alter the rule by which members' property rights in a nonshare association are determined. IV. The amount of capital and the number and par value of shares may be diminished or increased by amendment of the certificate; provided, that capital shall not be diminished below the amount of paid capital existing at the time of amendment. V. When an amendment is adopted by the members and verified by the president and secretary, it shall be subscribed to by the president, treasurer, and a majority of the directors and filed with the secretary of state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463:32-c — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463 / Section 32-c
463:32-c Transfer of Guardianships to Foreign Jurisdictions.
Status: in_force

I. (a) If a minor has moved permanently to a foreign jurisdiction, the guardian shall file a motion to transfer the guardianship to a foreign court of competent jurisdiction. (b) A minor shall be presumed to have moved permanently if he or she has resided in the foreign jurisdiction for more than 12 consecutive months, or if the guardian notifies the court that the minor intends to move or has moved permanently to the foreign jurisdiction. (c) A motion to transfer a guardianship to a foreign jurisdiction shall include documentation from the foreign court accepting the guardianship or a certified copy of an appointment of guardianship issued by the foreign court of competent jurisdiction. II. Upon receipt and acceptance of a motion to transfer to a foreign jurisdiction: (a) A guardian of the person shall be discharged; and (b) A guardian of the estate shall file a final account with the court within 90 days after the date of the court order accepting the motion to transfer. Upon approval of the account, the guardian shall be discharged and his or her bond released.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 494:4 — NH Code / Title LI / Chapter 494 / Section 4
494:4 Biennial Reports.
Status: in_force

The council shall report to the governor and council biennially on its activities and shall submit with the report its recommendations, if any, for improving the administration of justice. The biennial report, and any and all other reports, studies and recommendations may be printed, based upon available funding, and made available to members of the general court, the supreme, superior, probate and district and municipal courts and to the public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 384-G:16 — NH Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 384-G / Section 16
384-G:16 Application of Other State Laws.
Status: reserved

Extensions of credit and other transactions conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject where applicable to the provisions of RSA 399-B. Any other law of this state limiting the rate or amount of interest, discount, points, finance charges, service charges or other charges which may be charged, taken, collected, received or reserved, or providing for enforcement action or remedies shall not apply to extensions of credit under a revolving credit plan operated in accordance with this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 511-A:1 — NH Code / Title LII / Chapter 511-A / Section 1
511-A:1 Pre-Judgment Attachments; Limitation.
Status: in_force

In civil actions in which pre-judgment attachment is authorized, except as otherwise provided in replevin actions, a defendant shall be given notice and an opportunity for a preliminary hearing before any pre-judgment attachment, including attachments of property held by a trustee, shall be made. This chapter shall apply only to pre-judgment attachments, except as provided in RSA 676:17.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 236:3-a — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 236 / Section 3-a
236:3-a Exclusion From Seasonal Highway Weight Limit for Certain Vehicles.
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, the following vehicles shall be excluded from the seasonal highway weight limit regulations with the approval of the district engineer, department of transportation: I. Heating fuel delivery vehicles. II. Trucks delivering processed milk products. III. [Repealed.] IV. Trucks carrying sap for maple syrup production. V. Septic pumper trucks and accompanying supply trucks.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 550:4 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 550 / Section 4
550:4 Cases Requiring No Notice.
Status: in_force

The probate court may, at the discretion of the judge, proceed without notice in the following cases: I. In the probate of wills in common form. II. In the appointment of the person entitled to such trust, or of the person by him nominated, as administrator. III. In the appointment of appraisers of estates. IV. In licensing the sale of personal estate. V. In licensing the sale of real estate whenever the heirs at law or devisees consent thereto in writing, or it is of less than five hundred dollars in value. VI. In the appointment of commissioners of insolvent estates. VII. In the appointment of guardians of minors. VIII. In granting allowances to widows. IX. In the assignment of the homestead right. X. In making orders for suits upon probate bonds. XI. In changing the names of persons who reside in the county and who apply therefor. XII. In the appointment of trustees named in wills. XIII. In licensing the mortgage of real estate pursuant to RSA 554:30-35. XIV. In allowing the payment of a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for the perpetual care of a cemetery lot and the monuments thereon where the decedent is buried. XV. When an accounting is filed by a guardian who is a parent of or a person standing in loco parentis to a minor having his home with such guardian.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 359-Q:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 359-Q / Section 1
359-Q:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Flame-retardant chemical" means a chemical or chemical compound for which a functional use is to resist or inhibit the spread of fire. "Flame-retardant chemical" includes, but is not limited to, halogenated, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based and nanoscale flame retardants and any chemical or chemical compound for which "flame retardant" appears on the substance safety data sheet required under 29 C.F.R. section 1910.1200(g). II. "Mattress" has the same definition as in 16 C.F.R. section 1632.1. III. "Upholstered furniture" means residential furniture intended for indoor use in a home or other dwelling intended for residential occupancy that consists in whole or in part of resilient cushioning materials enclosed within a covering consisting of fabric or related materials.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-N:1 — NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 332-N / Section 1
332-N:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: I. "Biological sex" shall mean the male and female biological sexes. II. "Minor" means a person under 18 years of age. III. "Person" includes any of the following: (a) Any individual. (b) Any agent, employee, official, or contractor of any legal entity. (c) Any agent, employee, official, or contractor of a school district or the state or any of its political subdivisions or agencies.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 137-K:1 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 137-K / Section 1
137-K:1 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to support the needs of individuals who have sustained brain and spinal cord injuries.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-J:20 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-J / Section 20
420-J:20 Definitions.
Status: repealed

In this subdivision: [Paragraph I repealed by 2025, 262:2, I, effective January 1, 2028.] I. "Enrolling ground ambulance provider" means a ground ambulance provider who is pursuing in good faith the contracting process for becoming a participating ground ambulance provider with specified health carriers during the period between January 1, 2026, and December 30, 2027, and who has filed with the commissioner a written declaration to that effect on a form provided by the commissioner. II. "Ground ambulance provider" means a public or private organization licensed by the department of safety under RSA 153-A:10 to provide ground ambulance emergency medical services or the transportation of patients upon any public way of the state. III. "Ground ambulance services" means: (a) The rendering of medical treatment and care at the scene of a medical emergency or while transporting a patient from the scene to an appropriate health care facility or behavioral health emergency services provider when the services are provided by one or more ground ambulance vehicles designed for this purpose and licensed by the department of safety under RSA 153-A:10; and (b) Ground ambulance transport between hospitals or behavioral health emergency services providers, hospitals, or behavioral health emergency services providers and other health care facilities or locations, and between health care facilities when the services are medically necessary and are provided by one or more ground ambulance vehicles designed for this purpose and licensed by the department of safety under RSA 153-A:10. IV. "Nonparticipating ground ambulance provider" means a ground ambulance provider that is acting within the scope of practice for ground ambulance providers as set out in RSA 153-A, that does not have a contractual relationship directly or indirectly with a health carrier, and that is not an enrolling ground ambulance provider. V. "Participating ground ambulance provider" means a ground ambulance provider that is a "participating provider" as defined in RSA 420-J:3.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 162-K:13 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 162-K / Section 13
162-K:13 Administration.
Status: in_force

The municipality may create a department or designate an existing department or office or agency or municipal housing and redevelopment authority, or form a corporation under RSA 292, to administer development districts. The district administrator may, subject to such rules and limitations as may be adopted by the governing or legislative body, be granted the power to: I. Acquire property or easements through negotiations; II. Enter into operating contracts on behalf of the municipality for operation of any of the facilities authorized to be constructed under this chapter; III. Lease space to private individuals or corporations within the buildings constructed under this chapter; IV. Lease or sell land and lease or sell air rights over structures constructed under this chapter; V. Enter into contracts for construction of several facilities or portions thereof authorized under this chapter; VI. Contract with the housing and redevelopment authority of the municipality for the administration of any or all of the provisions of this chapter; VII. Certify to the governing body of the municipality, for acquisition through eminent domain, property that cannot be acquired by negotiation, but is required for implementation of the development program; VIII. Certify to the governing body of the municipality the amount of funds, if any, which must be raised through sale of bonds to finance the program for development districts; IX. Apply for grants from the government of the United States or other source.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 431:34 — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 431 / Section 34
431:34 Best Management Practices.
Status: in_force

In consultation with the agricultural advisory board, the commissioner of environmental services, the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service, the New Hampshire agricultural experiment station, the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension, and other appropriate agencies, the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall identify and publish the best management practices for handling manure, agricultural compost, and commercial fertilizer. Such practices shall be based upon the best available research and scientific data so as to permit the maximum use of nutrient and soil conditioning values, while achieving the least possible adverse impact upon the environment or human, animal and plant health.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 674:77 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 674 / Section 77
674:77 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Floor-area-ratio (FAR)" means the ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the parcel of land upon which it is built. II. "Below-grade area" means any part of a building that is entirely or partially below the ground level, including basements, cellars, and sublevels. III. "New construction" means any newly constructed building or structure, including those that are newly erected or created by major renovations.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 193:26 — NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 193 / Section 26
193:26 Powers of Minors to Borrow for Educational Expense.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any statutory provisions or rule of law to the contrary, any minor who contracts to borrow money to defray the expenses of attending any institution of higher education shall have full legal capacity to act in the minor's own behalf and shall have all the rights, powers, and privileges and be subject to the obligations of persons of full age with respect to any such contracts.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-C:4 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-C / Section 4
358-C:4 Remedies.
Status: in_force

I. Any debt collector who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable in any court of competent jurisdiction to the debtor for one of the following, whichever is greater: (a) In an action brought by and on behalf of an individual debtor only, the sum of $200 plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees for each violation, or (b) For all damages proximately caused by the violation. II. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a debt collector shall not be held liable in any action brought under this chapter for a violation if the debt collector shows by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) The violation was a result of a computation error in billing and within 15 days of notification or discovery of said error the debt collector notified the debtor of such error and corrected such error; or (b) The violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error or mistake notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any such error or mistake. III. In any suit to collect a debt, the debtor may raise, by way of counterclaim, set-off or recoupment, a violation of this chapter, and upon proof of a violation by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall award damages to the defendant pursuant to this section and shall set such damages off against any recovery by the plaintiff. IV. Any debtor aggrieved by a debt collector's practices in violation of this chapter may bring an action individually and/or on behalf of others similarly situated in the superior court of the county in which he resides to restrain such practices by temporary or permanent injunction. If the debtor prevails in an action authorized by this paragraph, he shall be entitled to his costs and reasonable attorney's fees. V. If the court finds that an action initiated under this chapter was frivolous and brought to harass the debt collector, the debtor shall pay to the debt collector the costs of said action plus reasonable attorney fees. VI. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall also constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2 and may be enforced by the attorney general pursuant to RSA 358-A.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:165 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 165
261:165 Accounting for Receipts of Permit Fees.
Status: in_force

Each designated city official and town clerk shall keep an account of the money received by him or her for vehicle permit fees collected. The clerk or official shall remit all fees collected to the town or city treasurer, or to the treasurer's designee as provided by RSA 41:29, VI, at least on a weekly basis, or daily whenever permit fee receipts total $1,500 or more. Such permit fees shall be used for the general purposes of the city or town. Failure of the city official or town clerk to remit permit fees on a timely basis as required by this section shall be cause for the immediate removal from office under RSA 41:40 of the city official or under RSA 41:16-c of the town clerk. Town clerks shall be paid on orders drawn on the town treasurer by the selectmen at the rate of $.50 for each permit issued.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:19-a — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-C / Section 19-a
169-C:19-a Out-of-District Placement.
Status: in_force

In the case of an out-of-district placement, the appropriate court shall notify the department of education on the date that the court order is signed, stating the initial length of time for which such placement is made. This section shall apply to the original order and all subsequent modifications of that order.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 670:7 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 670 / Section 7
670:7 Ballot Systems.
Status: in_force

A village district may vote to adopt the non-partisan official ballot system for the election of district officers in the same manner as towns, as provided in RSA 669:13 in which case it shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 669:13 and 669:19-669:24. A village district which has not adopted the non-partisan ballot system but which votes to elect district officers by ballot shall be subject to the provisions of RSA 669:54-669:60 for the unofficial ballot system in towns. No village district may vote to adopt a partisan ballot system.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 282-A:168 — NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 282-A / Section 168
282-A:168 Recovery for Another State.
Status: in_force

On request of an agency of another state which administers an employment security law and which has found, in accordance with the provisions of such law, that an individual is liable to repay benefits received under such law, the commissioner may collect from such individual the amount of such benefits, to be refunded to such agency; and such amounts may be collected by civil action in the name of the commissioner acting as agent for such agency.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-B:29 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-B / Section 29
169-B:29 Appeals.
Status: in_force

An appeal, under this chapter, may be taken to the supreme court by the minor within 30 days of the final dispositional order; but an appeal shall not suspend the order or decision of the court unless the court so orders.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 358-B:1 — NH Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 358-B / Section 1
358-B:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: I. "Chain distributor scheme" means a sales device whereby a person, upon condition that he make an investment, is granted a license or right to solicit or recruit for profit or economic gain one or more additional persons who are also granted such license or right upon condition of making an investment and may further perpetuate the chain of persons who are granted such license or right upon such condition. A limitation as to the number of persons who may participate, or the presence of additional conditions affecting eligibility for such license or right to recruit or solicit or the receipt of profits therefrom, does not change the identity of the scheme as a chain distributor scheme. II. "Investment" means any acquisition, for a consideration other than personal services, of property, tangible or intangible, and includes, without limitation, franchises, business opportunities and services. It does not include sales demonstration equipment and materials furnished at cost for use in making sales and not for resale.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 433:29-a — NH Code / Title XL / Chapter 433 / Section 29-a
433:29-a License Required.
Status: in_force

A person, firm, or corporation may not engage in or continue in the business of selling nursery stock without first obtaining a license to conduct such business in the state. Licenses are non-transferable and each business shall possess a valid license for each business location.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:166 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 166
304-C:166 Limited Liability Companies' Making of Payments to Dissenting Members.
Status: in_force

I. Except as provided in RSA 304-C:168, as soon as the proposed limited liability company action is effectuated, or upon receipt of a payment demand, whichever is later, the limited liability company shall pay each dissenter who complied with RSA 304-C:165 the amount the limited liability company estimates to be the fair value of such dissenter's membership rights, plus accrued interest. II. The payment must be accompanied by: (a) The limited liability company's balance sheet as of the end of a fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date of payment, an income statement for that year, and the latest available interim financial statements, if any; (b) A statement of the limited liability company's estimate of the fair value of the membership rights; (c) An explanation of how the value of the membership rights was calculated; (d) A statement of the dissenter's right to demand payment under RSA 304-C:169; and (e) A copy of this subdivision, if the limited liability company has not previously sent a copy of this subdivision to the member under RSA 304-C:162 or RSA 304-C:164.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 613:6 — NH Code / Title LIX / Chapter 613 / Section 6
613:6 Constitutionality.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such 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 hereof are declared to be severable.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 270-D:20 — NH Code / Title XXII / Chapter 270-D / Section 20
270-D:20 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Approval of boating safety education courses. II. Criteria for boating safety equivalency examinations. III. The enforcement of provisions of this subdivision and the rules adopted pursuant to it.