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N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126:24-b — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126 / Section 24-b
126:24-b Intent.
Status: in_force

The bureau of health statistics and data management within the department is designated the health statistics center of New Hampshire in accordance with Public Law 95-623 section V(c)(1). The bureau is authorized to coordinate and disseminate health-related information for the purposes of protecting public health while adhering to privacy requirements. In carrying out its duties, the department shall use the minimum amount of information that is reasonably necessary to protect the health of the public.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 214:11-b — NH Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 214 / Section 11-b
214:11-b Requirements for Issuance of a Trapping License.
Status: in_force

I. No trapping license shall be issued to any resident or non-resident person unless he presents to the person authorized to issue such license either: (a) A certificate of competency as provided by RSA 210:25; or (b) Satisfactory proof that he has successfully completed a trapper education course in any other state, province or country which is equivalent to the course as established by RSA 210:25; or (c) Satisfactory proof that he or she has held a trapping license issued to him or her in this state during any of the previous 3 years. II. In addition to penalties provided for in this chapter, the executive director may require a person in violation of this section or the trapping laws of the state to take the trapper education course established in RSA 210:25 as a condition to retain or reinstate a trapping license.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 228:26 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 228 / Section 26
228:26 Borrowing Authorized.
Status: in_force

If the moneys in the highway fund are not sufficient to provide the funds authorized by RSA 228:25, the treasurer is authorized to borrow on the state's credit at the lowest rate of interest obtainable, such sums as may be necessary to provide said funds; provided, that at no time shall the indebtedness of the state pursuant to this section exceed $1,000,000; and provided further, that such indebtedness shall be repaid from revenues within 3 years.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:95 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 95
304-C:95 Allocations of Distributions.
Status: in_force

I. Distributions by a limited liability company shall be allocated among the members, and among classes or groups of members, in the manner provided in the operating agreement. II. Unless the operating agreement provides otherwise, distributions shall be made on the basis of the agreed value, as of the date of contribution, of the contributions made by each member to the extent the limited liability company has received these contributions and has not returned them in a return specifically identified in writing as a return of a capital contribution.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482-B:11 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482-B / Section 11
482-B:11 Wells Constructed for Oil, Gas, Brine, or Mining.
Status: in_force

Drilling, excavating and pumping associated with the oil, gas or brine well industries and the construction, quarrying, and mining industries and the disposal of any materials shall be subject to this chapter only insofar as they relate to the pollution and depletion of underground water resources.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-A:4 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 171-A / Section 4
171-A:4 State Service Delivery System.
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a state service delivery system for the care, habilitation, rehabilitation, treatment and training of developmentally disabled persons. Such service delivery system shall be under the supervision of the commissioner.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 568:13 — NH Code / Title LVII / Chapter 568 / Section 13
568:13 Delivery to Assignee.
Status: in_force

Whenever an assignee has been appointed and qualified, the messenger shall deliver to him all property, books and papers in his possession belonging to the estate, and shall file in the register's office his account, under oath, and settle the same with the judge, with or without notice, as the judge may direct.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 158:40 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 158 / Section 40
158:40 Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated.
Status: in_force

In any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to negate any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained herein, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 7:16 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 7 / Section 16
7:16 Assistant Attorneys General.
Status: in_force

I. The attorney general, subject to the approval of the governor and council, may appoint assistant attorneys general within the limits of the appropriation made for the department of justice, each of whom shall hold office for a term of 5 years and may be removed only as provided under RSA 4:1. Any vacancy in such office may be filled for the unexpired term. II. Associate attorneys general and senior assistant attorneys general appointed under RSA 21-M:3, shall serve as such at the pleasure of the attorney general.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 655:34 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 655 / Section 34
655:34 Death of Candidate.
Status: in_force

The death of a candidate to be voted for at a primary between the date of his filing and the day of the primary shall be dealt with as in the general election, as provided in RSA 655:39.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 141-A:7 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 141-A / Section 7
141-A:7 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Whoever violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 529:4 — NH Code / Title LIV / Chapter 529 / Section 4
529:4 Notice to Appoint.
Status: in_force

Notice given to the clerk, treasurer, agent or one of the directors of a corporation to choose an appraiser for the corporation, ten days before the levy, shall be legal notice to the corporation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 407-C:6 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 407-C / Section 6
407-C:6 Fees for Licenses.
Status: in_force

The fees for each license issued under this chapter shall be in accordance with the provisions of RSA 400-A:29.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:210 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-E / Section 210
564-E:210 Insurance and Annuities.
Status: in_force

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to insurance and annuities authorizes the agent to: (1) continue, pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract procured by or on behalf of the principal which insures or provides an annuity to either the principal or another person, whether or not the principal is a beneficiary under the contract; (2) procure new, different, and additional contracts of insurance and annuities for the principal and the principal's spouse, children, and other dependents, and select the amount, type of insurance or annuity, and mode of payment; (3) pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract of insurance or annuity procured by the agent; (4) apply for and receive a loan secured by a contract of insurance or annuity; (5) surrender and receive the cash surrender value on a contract of insurance or annuity; (6) exercise an election; (7) exercise investment powers available under a contract of insurance or annuity; (8) change the manner of paying premiums on a contract of insurance or annuity; (9) change or convert the type of insurance or annuity with respect to which the principal has or claims to have authority described in this section; (10) apply for and procure a benefit or assistance under a statute or regulation to guarantee or pay premiums of a contract of insurance on the life of the principal; (11) collect, sell, assign, hypothecate, borrow against, or pledge the interest of the principal in a contract of insurance or annuity; (12) select the form and timing of the payment of proceeds from a contract of insurance or annuity; and (13) pay, from proceeds or otherwise, compromise or contest, and apply for refunds in connection with, a tax or assessment levied by a taxing authority with respect to a contract of insurance or annuity or its proceeds or liability accruing by reason of the tax or assessment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-U:5 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-U / Section 5
126-U:5 Limitation of the Use of Restraint to Emergencies Only.
Status: in_force

I. Restraint shall only be used in a school or facility to ensure the immediate physical safety of persons when there is a substantial and imminent risk of serious bodily harm to the child or others. The determination of whether the use of restraint is justified under this section may be made with consideration of all relevant circumstances, including whether continued acts of violence by a child to inflict damage to property will create a substantial risk of serious bodily harm to the child or others. Restraint shall be used only by trained personnel using extreme caution when all other interventions have failed or have been deemed inappropriate. II. Restraint shall never be used explicitly or implicitly as punishment for the behavior of a child.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:27 — NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 169-D / Section 27
169-D:27 Publication Restricted.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any newspaper to publish, or any radio or television station to broadcast or make public the name or address or any other particular information serving to identify any child taken into custody, without the express permission of the court; and it shall be unlawful for any newspaper to publish, or any radio or television station to make public, any of the proceedings of any court hearing.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:1 — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 1
261:1 When Certificate Required.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RSA 261:3, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all motor vehicles when a change of registration is required under the provisions of this chapter by reason of a sale for consideration. The department shall not require an application for a certificate of title upon the renewal of the registration, if required, of a vehicle. The department shall note on the face of the registration, if required, of each vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued a statement to that effect.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 482:14 — NH Code / Title L / Chapter 482 / Section 14
482:14 Appeals.
Status: in_force

All orders issued by the department under the provisions of this subdivision shall be subject to appeal pursuant to RSA 21-O:14 but shall remain in force until modified or set aside on appeal.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 673:20 — NH Code / Title LXIV / Chapter 673 / Section 20
673:20 Effect of Abolishing Heritage Commissions, Historic District Commissions, Agricultural Commissions, and Housing Commissions.
Status: in_force

Upon the effective date of the abolition of a heritage commission, historic district commission, agricultural commission, or housing commission all the powers and duties of such commission shall cease.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 304-C:117 — NH Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 304-C / Section 117
304-C:117 Advancement of Legal Costs, Etc.
Status: in_force

Subject to such standards and restrictions, if any, as are set forth in its operating agreement, a limited liability company may advance to members, managers, and other persons their costs, including legal fees, in defending themselves against claims arising from their relationship to the limited liability company: I. If the operating agreement so provides; or II. If a majority of the disinterested members so vote.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 463-A:13 — NH Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 463-A / Section 13
463-A:13 Powers of Custodian.
Status: in_force

I. A custodian, acting in a custodial capacity, has all the rights, powers, and authority over custodial property that unmarried adult owners have over their own property, but a custodian may exercise those rights, powers, and authority in that capacity only. II. This section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of the provisions of RSA 463-A:12.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 660:33 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 660 / Section 33
660:33 Audit Authorized.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall conduct an audit of the devices used to tabulate ballots after each state primary, general elections, and after the presidential primary.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 284:21-rr — NH Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 284 / Section 21-rr
284:21-rr Winnings Tax Exempt.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a recipient of any money or prize awarded pursuant to the provisions of RSA 284:21-i shall be exempt from any tax imposed thereon by the state of New Hampshire.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 247:2 — NH Code / Title XX / Chapter 247 / Section 2
247:2 Prohibited Equipment.
Status: in_force

No cars of wood superstructure shall be used for the transportation of passengers on any railroad within this state after January 1, 1954, without the consent of the department of transportation.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 79-C:10 — NH Code / Title V / Chapter 79-C / Section 10
79-C:10 Exemption for Eminent Domain.
Status: in_force

If any of the land which is subject to a discretionary easement is condemned by any governmental agency or is acquired through eminent domain proceedings, the local governing body shall execute a release of the easement to the owner. None of the liquidated consideration provisions of RSA 79-C:8, I and II shall be applicable to releases granted pursuant to this section.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 657:10 — NH Code / Title LXIII / Chapter 657 / Section 10
657:10 Forwarding Forms.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall retain for his or her own use so many of the absentee ballots and forms provided for in RSA 657:7 through 657:8 as he or she may deem necessary and shall supply each town and city clerk in the state with as many of them as he or she may deem sufficient. The same shall be provided electronically and in sealed packages which shall be marked on the outside clearly designating the type and number of ballots enclosed. The secretary of state shall keep a record of the date when and the manner in which the absentee ballots were sent to said clerks and of the number of ballots so forwarded. Additional absentee ballots of any type may be obtained as required from the secretary of state upon written application by a town or city clerk.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:13-a — NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 266 / Section 13-a
266:13-a Snowplows; Exception.
Status: in_force

A truck used for snow plowing may be driven on the ways of this state with a plow not exceeding 108 inches in width.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 402-C:16 — NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 402-C / Section 16
402-C:16 Rehabilitation Orders.
Status: in_force

I. Appointment of Rehabilitator. An order to rehabilitate the business of a domestic insurer, or an alien insurer domiciled in this state, shall appoint the commissioner and his successors in office rehabilitator and shall direct the rehabilitator forthwith to take possession of the assets of the insurer and to administer them under the orders of the court. The filing or recording of the order with any register of deeds in the state imparts the same notice as a deed, bill of sale or other evidence of title duly filed or recorded with that register of deeds. II. Anticipatory Breach. Entry of an order of rehabilitation shall not constitute an anticipatory breach of any contracts of the insurer. III. Any order issued under this section shall require accountings to the court by the rehabilitator. Accountings shall be at such intervals as the court specifies in its order, but no less frequently than semi-annually.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 466:46 — NH Code / Title XLV / Chapter 466 / Section 46
466:46 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subdivision: I. "Commercial establishment" means any business operated by a person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which sells, rents, leases or otherwise transacts a retail or wholesale business with the general public. II. "Custodian of guard dog" means any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which owns, leases or maintains a guard dog on the property of a commercial establishment to protect the establishment from unauthorized intrusion. III. "Guard dog" means any breed of dog of either sex which is utilized to attack or repel unauthorized intruders whether on command or by instinct. IV. "Local law enforcement authority" means the local police department of the city or town or the dog officer in a city or town, as may be designated by the city council or board of selectmen.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 126-D:6 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 126-D / Section 6
126-D:6 Medical Assistance.
Status: in_force

I. A child with special needs resident in this state who is the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another state shall be entitled to receive a medical assistance identification from this state upon the filing in the department of health and human services of a certified copy of the adoption assistance agreement obtained from the adoption assistance state. In accordance with rules of the department of health and human services, the adoptive parents shall be required at least annually to show that the agreement is still in force or has been renewed. II. The department of health and human services shall consider the holder of a medical assistance identification pursuant to this section as any other holder of a medical assistance identification under the laws of this state and shall process and make payment on claims on account of such holder in the same manner and pursuant to the same conditions and procedures as for other recipients of medical assistance. III. The submission of any claim for payment or reimbursement for medical services or benefits pursuant to this section or the making of any statement in connection with such a claim, when the maker of the claim or statement knows or should know the claim or statement is false, misleading or fraudulent shall be punishable as false swearing under RSA 641:2 or under a similar law in the state of residence or in the adoption assistance state, when such state is not the state of New Hampshire. IV. The provisions of this section shall apply only to medical assistance for children under adoption assistance agreements from states which have entered into a compact with this state under which the other state provides medical assistance to children with special needs under adoption assistance agreements made by this state. Any and all other children entitled to medical assistance pursuant to adoption assistance agreements entered into by this state shall be eligible to receive it in accordance with the applicable laws and procedures.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 225-A:10-a — NH Code / Title XIX / Chapter 225-A / Section 10-a
225-A:10-a Review of Plans and Specifications.
Status: in_force

Prior to the construction of a new, or the alteration of an existing, passenger tramway, the operator or prospective operator shall submit plans and specifications to the department. The department may make recommendations relative to safety of the layout and equipment, but such recommendation shall not relieve the operator or prospective operator of his primary responsibility as set forth in RSA 225-A:1.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 135-A:3 — NH Code / Title X / Chapter 135-A / Section 3
135-A:3 Agreements.
Status: in_force

The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, no such agreement shall have force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 563:5 — NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 563 / Section 5
563:5 Evidence of Death or Status.
Status: in_force

In addition to otherwise applicable rules of evidence, the following rules relating to a determination of death and status apply: I. Death occurs when an individual is determined to be dead under RSA 141-D:2. II. A certified or authenticated copy of a death certificate purporting to be issued by a governmental official or agency of the place where the death purportedly occurred is prima facie evidence of the fact, place, date, and time of death and of the identity of the decedent. III. A certified or authenticated copy of any record or report of a governmental official or agency, domestic or foreign, that an individual is missing, detained, dead, or alive is prima facie evidence of the status and of the dates, times, identities, circumstances, and places disclosed by the record or report. IV. In the absence of prima facie evidence of death under paragraph II or III, the fact of death may be established by clear and convincing evidence, including circumstantial evidence. V. An individual whose death is not established under the preceding paragraphs who is absent for a continuous period of 4 years, during which time that individual has not been heard from, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search or inquiry, is presumed to be dead. The individual's death is presumed to have occurred at the end of the period unless there is sufficient evidence for determining that death occurred earlier. VI. In the absence of evidence disputing the time of death stated on a document described in paragraph II or III, a document described in paragraph II or III that states a time of death 120 hours or more after the time of death of another individual, however the time of death of the other individual is determined, establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the individual survived the other individual by 120 hours.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 289:1 — NH Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 289 / Section 1
289:1 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: I. "Burial ground" means a private family or religious institution's cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium on private property and not available for use by the public. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "family" shall mean members of the immediate family and any individuals related by blood or marriage or civil union to members of the immediate family. II. "Burial space" means a lot in any cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium as designed and intended for the interment of a human body, bodies, or remains, but presently not used for such purpose. III. "Cemetery" means any cemetery owned, managed, or controlled by any municipality within this state or owned and managed by any nonprofit cemetery corporation chartered by the state. Mausoleums and columbariums shall be included within the term "cemetery." IV. "Cemetery association" means a nonprofit cemetery corporation, the voting members of which are the owners of burial spaces in the cemetery owned and operated by the association. V. "Cemetery corporation" means a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of operating a cemetery. VI. "Cemetery trustees" means town cemetery trustees elected pursuant to the provisions contained in this chapter. VII. "Corporate officer" means the elected or appointed managing officer of a nonprofit corporation established to operate a cemetery for public interment. VIII. "Owner" means any person or persons owning or possessing the privilege, license, or right of interment in any burial space, as determined under RSA 290:24.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 21:8 — NH Code / Title I / Chapter 21 / Section 8
21:8 Month; Year.
Status: in_force

The word "month" shall mean a calendar month, and the word "year" a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed; and the word "year" shall be equivalent to the expression "year of our Lord."