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NH Rev Stat § 359-F:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-F - Manufacturer's Right to Indemnification From Purchaser or Lessee|Section 359-F:1 - Definitions.

    359-F:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "New Hampshire manufacturer" means the manufacturer of a New Hampshire product.||II. "New Hampshire product" means any product which is manufactured, in whole or in part, in the state of New Hampshire and which is:||(a) Delivered to a purchaser or lessee, or to a purchaser's or lessee's agent or transportation contractor, in the state of New Hampshire;||(b) Sold or leased to a purchaser or lessee pursuant to a contract of sale or lease which is entered into or accepted in the state of New Hampshire; or||(c) Sold or leased to a purchaser or lessee pursuant to a contract of sale or lease which specifies that New Hampshire law shall apply to such sale or lease.|||Source. 1993, 257:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:1 - Purpose.

    359-G:1 Purpose. –||In order to encourage the out-of-court resolution of disputes between homeowners and contractors relative to residential construction defects, this chapter provides a framework for discussion about an alleged defect. As part of this process, RSA 359-G:4, IV allows a homeowner to provide access to the residence for an inspection. Since an inspection is likely to lead to the timely resolution of the problem, homeowners are encouraged, but not required, to provide access for an inspection.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:2 - Definitions.

    359-G:2 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Action" means any civil lawsuit, judicial action, or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim, in whole or in part, for damages or other relief in connection with a residence caused by an alleged construction defect.||II. "Homeowner" means any person, company, firm, partnership, corporation, or association which contracts with a contractor for the construction, sale, substantial remodel or repair, or construction and sale of a residence. Homeowner includes, but is not limited to, an authorized assignee, agent, or subsequent purchaser of a residence from any homeowner.||III. "Construction defect" has the meaning assigned by a written, express warranty either provided by the contractor or required by applicable statutory law. If no written, express warranty or applicable statutory warranty provides a definition, then "construction defect" means a matter concerning the design, construction, modification, or repair of a residence about which a person has a complaint against a contractor. The term may include any physical damage to the residence, any appurtenance, or the real property on which the residence or appurtenance is affixed, proximately caused by a construction defect.||IV. "Contractor" means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, developing, or constructing a residence, modification or repair of a new or existing residence, or construction, alteration, addition, or repair of an appurtenance to a new or existing residence.||V. "Residence" means a single-family house, duplex, or multifamily unit designed for residential use in which title to each individual unit is transferred to the owner under a condominium or cooperative system and shall include common areas and improvements that are owned or maintained by an association or by members of an association. A residence includes the systems, other components, improvements, other structures, or recreational facilities that are appurtenant to the house, duplex, or multifamily unit at the time of its initial sale, but not necessarily a part of the house, duplex, or multifamily unit.||VI. "Serve" or "Service" means delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in-hand service, to the last known address or place of business of the addressee.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:3 - Action; Stay Without Prejudice.

    359-G:3 Action;  Stay Without Prejudice. –||If a homeowner files an action without first complying with the requirements of this chapter, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action, without prejudice, until the homeowner has complied with the requirements of this chapter. The stay shall not exceed the 60-day period set forth in RSA 359-G:4, I, and no attachments against the contractor shall be granted until the stay expires.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:5 - Additional Construction Defects; Additional Notice and Opportunity to Repair Required.

    359-G:5 Additional Construction Defects;  Additional Notice and Opportunity to Repair Required. –||A construction defect that is discovered after a homeowner has provided a contractor with the initial claim notice and is substantially related to the factual circumstances, acts, or omissions giving rise to the construction defects alleged in the initial notice may be alleged in an action involving the claims alleged in the initial notice without following the notice of claim procedure provided in RSA 359-G:4.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:6 - Release.

    359-G:6 Release. –||If a homeowner accepts an offer made in compliance with this chapter and the contractor fulfills the offer in compliance with this chapter, the homeowner shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:7 - Contract of Sale.

    359-G:7 Contract of Sale. –||I. Upon entering into a purchase agreement or contract for the construction or improvement of a residence in which the contract amount exceeds $5,000, the contractor shall provide written notice to the owner of the residence of the contractor's right to resolve alleged construction defects before a homeowner may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the contract.||II. Contracts providing third party insured warranty programs must provide homeowners with warranty documents and claim procedures at or before closing or first occupancy.||III. The notice required by paragraph I shall be in substantially the following form:||NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW, RSA 359-G, CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR WHO CONSTRUCTED, REMODELED, OR REPAIRED YOUR HOME. SIXTY DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION, YOU MUST SERVE ON THE CONTRACTOR A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE. UNDER THE LAW, A CONTRACTOR HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR AND/OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-G:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-G - Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution|Section 359-G:8 - Miscellaneous; Applicability of Chapter.

    359-G:8 Miscellaneous;  Applicability of Chapter. –||I. Nothing in this chapter shall create any cause of action on behalf of any homeowner or contractor.||II. This chapter shall not apply to a contractor's right to seek contribution, indemnity, or recovery against a subcontractor, supplier, or design professional for any claim made against a contractor by a homeowner.||III. This chapter shall not apply to a claim brought by a person or entity subrogated to the rights of a homeowner on account of a payment made under an insurance policy.||IV. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a homeowner from taking such actions as necessary to prevent unsafe conditions or further deterioration of a residence.|||Source. 2005, 155:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-H:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-H - Computer Spyware|Section 359-H:1 - Definitions.

    359-H:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Advertisement" means a communication, the primary purpose of which is the commercial promotion of a commercial product or service, including content on an Internet website operated for a commercial purpose.||II. "Authorized user" means a consumer who owns or is permitted to use a computer.||III. "Computer program" means a set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in a computer in order to bring about a certain result.||IV. (a) "Spyware" means software residing on a computer that:||(1) Employs a user's Internet connection in the background, via a backchannel, without his or her knowledge or explicit permission.||(2) Sends information about the computer's usage to a remote computer or server; or displays or causes to be displayed an advertisement in response to the computer's usage.||(3) Sends or causes to be sent personal information residing on the computer to a remote computer or server.||(b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a), "spyware" does not include any of the following:||(1) Software designed and installed primarily to prevent, diagnose, or resolve technical difficulties, to protect the security of the user's computer, or to detect or prevent fraudulent activities.||(2) Software or data that solely report to an Internet website information stored by the Internet website on the user's computer, including cookies, HTML code, or Java Scripts.||(3) Software that provides the user with the capability to search the Internet.||(4) Software installed with the consent of an authorized user whose primary purpose is to prevent access to Internet content that is inappropriate for minors.||(5) An operating system.||V. "Usage"means:||(a) The Internet websites accessed by a user.||(b) The contents or characteristics of the Internet websites accessed by a user.||(c) A user's personal information, including:||(1) A first and last name of a user, whether given at birth or adoption, assumed, or legally changed.||(2) Any of the following with respect to a user's home or other physical address: the street name, the name of the city or town, or the zip code.||(3) An electronic mail address.||(4) A telephone number.||(5) A Social Security number.||(6) Any personal identification number.||(7) A credit or debit card number.||(8) Any access code associated with a credit or debit card.||(9) A date of birth, birth certificate number, or place of birth.||(10) A password or access code.||(11) A bank account number.|||Source. 2005, 238:1, eff. July 14, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-H:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-H - Computer Spyware|Section 359-H:3 - Violation; Criminal Penalty.

    359-H:3 Violation;  Criminal Penalty. –||Any person who uses a computer program or spyware in violation of RSA 359-H:2 shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.|||Source. 2005, 238:1, eff. July 14, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-H:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-H - Computer Spyware|Section 359-H:4 - Limitations on Actions.

    359-H:4 Limitations on Actions. –||A person may not bring an action for a violation of this chapter against an Internet service provider for the routine transmission of security information or information that contains an advertisement violating this chapter. No person may bring a class action under this chapter.|||Source. 2005, 238:1, eff. July 14, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-H:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-H - Computer Spyware|Section 359-H:5 - Enforcement; Information Gathering.

    359-H:5 Enforcement;  Information Gathering. –||The house standing committee responsible for science, technology, and energy issues, in consultation with the department of justice, may periodically review implementation and enforcement of this chapter and shall make such legislative recommendations as may be appropriate.|||Source. 2005, 238:1, eff. July 14, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-H:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-H - Computer Spyware|Section 359-H:6 - Exemption.

    359-H:6 Exemption. –||A provider of software or provider of interactive computer service shall not be held liable under this chapter for any action voluntarily taken in good faith, or any service provided in good faith, to remove or disable programs used to violate RSA 359-H:2 that reside on the consumer's computer if the consumer is a customer of the provider and if the provider notifies the consumer prior to undertaking the action or providing the service.|||Source. 2005, 238:1, eff. July 14, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-I:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-I - Identity Theft|Section 359-I:1 - Definitions.

    359-I:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Financial device" means any instrument or device that can be used to obtain cash, credit, property, services, or any other thing of value or to make financial payments, including but not limited to any of the following:||(a) A credit card, banking card, debit card, electronic fund transfer card, or guaranteed check card.||(b) A check.||(c) A negotiable order of withdrawal.||(d) A share draft.||(e) A money order.||(f) An Automated Clearing House ("ACH") or other electronic transaction.||(g) Any device or process, whether based on a binary or digital code used to transfer value from one person or entity to another.||II. "Personal information" shall include any one or more of the following, whether the information is owned by or assigned to the person it relates to:||(a) A first and last name of a user, whether given at birth or adoption, assumed, or legally changed.||(b) A home or physical address.||(c) A telephone number.||(d) A social security number.||(e) Any personal identification number.||(f) A credit or debit card number.||(g) Any access code associated with a credit or debit card.||(h) A date of birth, birth certificate number, or place of birth.||(i) A password or access code.||(j) A financial institution account number.||(k) A driver's license or other governmental identification.||III. "Victim" means any person whose personal information or financial device has been obtained, accessed, possessed, or recorded in violation of this chapter or any person that provided money, credit, goods, services, or anything of value and has suffered financial loss as a direct result of the commission or attempted commission of a violation of this chapter.||IV. "Person" means an individual, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, limited liability company, or other form of entity, or any agency, authority, board, court, department, division, commission, institution, bureau, or other state governmental entity, or any political subdivision of the state.|||Source. 2007, 78:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-I:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-I - Identity Theft|Section 359-I:2 - Prohibited Conduct.

    359-I:2 Prohibited Conduct. –||I. Unless otherwise permitted by state law or rules or federal statute or regulation, no person shall, without the authorization, consent, or permission of the other person, do any of the following with fraudulent intent:||(a) Obtain, record, or access personal information or a financial device that would assist the person in accessing financial resources or obtaining personal information owned by the other person other than that which is necessary to process a transaction for the benefit of the other person.||(b) Obtain goods, services, or some other benefit through the use of personal information or a financial device of the other person.||(c) Obtain personal information or financial device documents in the other person's name.||(d) Possess the personal information or a financial device of the other person without permission or lawful authority, with the intent to use or to aid or permit some third person to use such information or device to obtain cash, credit, property, services, or any other thing of value or to make a financial payment.||(e) Use or possess personal information or a financial device of the other person without permission or lawful authority with the intent to obtain, or to aid or permit some third person to obtain, a government-issued document.||(f) Falsely make, complete, or alter a written instrument containing any personal information of the other person.||(g) Make or convey a materially false statement, without permission or lawful authority, with the intent to obtain, record, or access the personal information or financial device of the other person.||II. This section shall not apply when a person obtains the identity of another person to misrepresent his or her age for the sole purpose of obtaining alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or another privilege denied to minors.|||Source. 2007, 78:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-I:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-I - Identity Theft|Section 359-I:3 - Liability.

    359-I:3 Liability. –||In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a victim may bring an action in his or her county of residence or any county in which any part of the act took place, regardless of whether the person who committed the violation was ever actually present in that county, against the person who violated this chapter to recover the following:||I. $5,000 for each incident, or 3 times the actual damages, whichever is greater.||II. Reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.|||Source. 2007, 78:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-I:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-I - Identity Theft|Section 359-I:4 - Correction of Public and Private Records.

    359-I:4 Correction of Public and Private Records. –||I. Any order obtained under this chapter, or any conviction under RSA 638:26, may be submitted in any civil proceeding to set aside a judgment against the victim.||II. The victim may submit the order obtained under this chapter, or any conviction under RSA 638:26, to any governmental entity or private business as proof that any financial accounts therein created or altered in violation of this chapter, RSA 638:26, or RSA 638:5 were not the actions of the victim.|||Source. 2007, 78:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-J:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-J - Deceptive Musical Advertisements or Performances|Section 359-J:1 - Definitions.

    359-J:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name.||II. "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member or members have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.||III. "Sound recording" means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disk, tape, or other phono-record, in which the sounds are embodied.|||Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-J:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-J - Deceptive Musical Advertisements or Performances|Section 359-J:2 - Production.

    359-J:2 Production. –||I. It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this state through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between a performing group and a recording group.||II. It shall not be a violation of paragraph I if any of the following apply:||(a) The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.||(b) At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.||(c) The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute.||(d) The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this state.||(e) The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group.|||Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-J:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-J - Deceptive Musical Advertisements or Performances|Section 359-J:3 - Restraining Prohibited Acts.

    359-J:3 Restraining Prohibited Acts. –||I. Whenever the attorney general or a county attorney has reason to believe that any person is advertising or conducting or is about to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of RSA 359-J:2, I and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general or county attorney may bring an action in the name of the state against the person to restrain by temporary or permanent injunction that practice.||II. Whenever any court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent violations of this chapter as authorized in paragraph I, the court may direct that the defendant restore to any person in interest any moneys or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any violation of this chapter, under terms and conditions to be established by the court.|||Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 359-J:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce|Title 359-J - Deceptive Musical Advertisements or Performances|Section 359-J:4 - Penalty.

    359-J:4 Penalty. –||A person who violates RSA 359-J:2, I shall be liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $15,000 per violation, which civil penalty shall be in addition to any other relief which may be granted under RSA 359-J:3. Each performance or production declared unlawful under RSA 359-J:2, I shall constitute a separate violation.|||Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.|