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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:40 - Rulemaking.

6:40 Rulemaking. –
The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. Establishing minimum qualifications of scholarship applicants.
II. Instituting a scholarship application process, which includes but is not limited to requiring that all applicants complete a formal scholarship application on appropriate forms to be developed by the commission and time frames for the application process.
III. Procedures for awarding and disbursing scholarships.
IV. Procedures for determining the amount of funds available to provide annual scholarships through the trust fund.
V. Any other issue which the commission deems relevant to the implementation and administration of the scholarship program.
VI. Requiring disclosure regarding any scholarship funds, or portion thereof, which are or may be returned to the trust fund.
Source.
1999, 328:1, eff. Oct. 14, 1999. 2015, 237:3, eff. Sept. 11, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:41 - Scholarships; Eligibility.

6:41 Scholarships;  Eligibility. –
I. The commission shall determine all scholarship awards in a fair and equitable manner to eligible residents of this state who have satisfactorily met the minimum qualifications established by the commission. Scholarships shall be granted on the basis of merit and need.
II. All scholarships awarded by the commission under this subdivision shall be for the period of one academic year or equivalent and in specified amounts of not less than $100 per fiscal year within the limits established by the commission.
III. No scholarship shall be in excess of the tuition assessed to the student for the academic period in which the scholarship is received.
IV. No person to whom a scholarship is awarded shall be restricted as to the choice of institutions or programs within the state provided the institution selected by the student is an eligible educational institution. Scholarships may be used at public or private institutions by full-time or part-time students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level programs.
Source.
1999, 328:1, eff. Oct. 14, 1999. 2015, 237:4, eff. Sept. 11, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:42 - Certification of Available Funds.

6:42 Certification of Available Funds. –
By April 1 of each year, the commission shall determine the funding level available for scholarships for the next academic year and shall certify such amount to the state treasurer.
Source.
1999, 328:1, eff. Oct. 14, 1999. 2015, 237:5, eff. Sept. 11, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:43 - Report.

6:43 Report. –
By November 1 of each year, the commission shall prepare a report regarding the status of the trust fund. Such report shall be submitted to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, the governor, and the state library, and shall be posted to the state government Internet site.
Source.
1999, 328:1. 2008, 120:13, eff. Aug. 2, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:44 - Component Units of State Government.

6:44 Component Units of State Government. –
I. All systems, authorities, and organizations established by the state which are not part of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches shall be considered component units of the state government. For the purpose of this section, the following shall be considered component units:
(a) Community college system of New Hampshire.
(b) Community development finance authority.
(c) Judicial retirement plan.
(d) Land and community heritage authority.
(e) Business finance authority.
(f) Health and educational facilities authority.
(g) Housing finance authority.
(h) Municipal bond bank.
(i) Pease development authority.
(j) Retirement system of New Hampshire.
(k) University system of New Hampshire.
II. All component units shall report to the state treasurer, in a manner determined by the treasurer, on a quarterly basis. These quarterly reports shall include interim financial information, performance metrics, and all relevant information on the component unit's activities. The state treasurer shall provide the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives the compiled quarterly reports on an ongoing basis.
Source.
2019, 346:310, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:45 - Public Deposit Investment Pool.

6:45 Public Deposit Investment Pool. –
I. The state treasurer shall, with the assistance of the advisory committee created under RSA 6:47, establish and operate a public deposit investment pool, for the purpose of investing funds of the state, and funds under the custody of governmental units, pooled risk management programs established pursuant to RSA 5-B, agencies, authorities, commissions, boards, political subdivisions and all other public units within or instrumentalities of the state.
II. The public deposit investment pool shall be operated under contract with a private investment advisor, approved by the state treasurer and advisory committee. The state treasurer and advisory committee shall choose an investment advisor by requesting proposals from advisors and reviewing such proposals based on criteria adopted by rule under RSA 6:46.
III. The state treasurer shall make available to prospective depositors detailed information on the public deposit investment pool, similar to that information generally contained in a securities prospectus. The state treasurer shall also ensure that periodic statements of accounts and reports on holdings are provided to pool participants relative to their proportionate share of the pool.
IV. The state treasurer shall cause an independent audit of the pool to be conducted on an annual basis. The auditor shall be selected by the advisory committee.
V. The state treasurer shall charge the public deposit investment pool any actual costs incurred by the department for the operation of the pool as well as any expenses of department personnel assisting in the operation of the pool. The private investment advisor retained under paragraph II shall be responsible for processing any invoice submitted for the actual costs incurred by the department and the expenses of department personnel under this paragraph.
Source.
2023, 36:1, eff. July 16, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:46 - Rulemaking.

6:46 Rulemaking. –
The state treasurer shall, with the approval of the advisory committee, adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. Formulation of a disclosure policy and materials to be included in a prospectus and in periodic reports to participants, including:
(a) A written statement of policy and pool objectives;
(b) Investment objectives designed to meet the pool objectives;
(c) A description of eligible investment instruments;
(d) The credit standard of investment;
(e) Allowable maturity range of investments;
(f) The limits of portfolio concentration permitted for each type of security;
(g) Safekeeping practices;
(h) Definition of pool participant eligibility;
(i) Disclosure of size of accounts, size of transactions and administrative costs; and
(j) Instructions for establishing and utilizing accounts.
II. Investment and administrative policies, practices, and restrictions, including the frequency and method used for calculating valuation, yields, and earnings.
III. Requests for proposals from investment managers and criteria for reviewing such proposals.
Source.
2023, 36:1, eff. July 16, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6 - State Treasurer and State Accounts › Section 6:47 - Public Deposit Investment Pool Advisory Committee.

6:47 Public Deposit Investment Pool Advisory Committee. –
I. There is established an advisory committee on the public deposit investment pool, consisting of the following members:
(a) The state treasurer.
(b) The commissioner of the department of revenue administration or designee.
(c) Two members appointed by the New Hampshire Government Finance Officers Association.
(d) Two members appointed by the New Hampshire Bankers Association.
(e) One county finance officer appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Counties.
(f) One city finance officer, appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
(g) One school district finance officer, appointed by the New Hampshire School Boards Association.
II. The advisory committee shall assist and advise the treasurer on the establishment and operation of the investment pool, including:
(a) Formulating the disclosure policy.
(b) Determining eligible investment vehicles.
(c) Establishing performance standards.
(d) Monitoring the outflow of funds from financial institutions.
(e) Determining compliance with written investment policies.
(f) Conducting periodic reviews of the public deposit investment pool.
Source.
2023, 36:1, eff. July 16, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:1 - State Bonds.

6-A:1 State Bonds. –
This chapter shall apply to all bonds of the state authorized by the legislature at its January, 1967, session and enacted after the passage hereof or at any subsequent session, unless otherwise provided in the authorizing acts.
Source.
1967, 88:1, eff. April 27, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:2 - Denominations; Form and Maturities.

6-A:2 Denominations;  Form and Maturities. –
The bonds shall be issued by the state treasurer when authorized by the governor and council. They may be issued at one time or in a series from time to time. The maturity dates of each series shall be determined by the governor and council, but in no case shall they be later than 20 years from the date of issue. The bonds may be redeemable before maturity at the option of the governor and council at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the governor and council prior to the issue of the bonds. The bonds shall be in such form and denominations as the governor and council shall determine and, subject to RSA 6:14 and 6:15, may be nonregisterable or registerable as to principal only or registerable as to both principal and interest. Subject to the provisions of RSA 93-A, they shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the governor. They shall be deemed a pledge of the faith and credit of the state.
Source.
1967, 88:1. 1981, 98:2. 2003, 319:151, eff. July 1, 2003; 319:152, eff. June 30, 2005.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:4 - Short Term Notes.

6-A:4 Short Term Notes. –
Pending the issue of bonds, the state treasurer, when authorized by the governor and council, may borrow money on short term notes in anticipation of the bonds. At no time shall the amount due on such short term notes exceed the amount of the appropriation for the same purposes. Each such note shall mature within 5 years from its date, provided that notes issued for a shorter period may be refunded from time to time by the issue of other such notes maturing within 5 years from the date of the original loan being refunded. The notes may also be refunded by the issue of bonds hereunder or may be paid from any cash in the treasury. The notes shall be deemed a pledge of the faith and credit of the state. Any premium received on the sale of notes shall be applied to the payment of the costs of issuing the notes or credited to the general fund, as the state treasurer shall determine.
Source.
1967, 88:1. 2008, 120:14, eff. Aug. 2, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:5 - Advances From the Treasury.

6-A:5 Advances From the Treasury. –
Pending the issue of bonds or notes hereunder or in lieu of the issue of notes hereunder, the state treasurer may use any cash in the treasury for the purposes for which the bonds were authorized. Such advances shall be repaid without interest from the proceeds of bonds or notes issued hereunder.
Source.
1967, 88:1, eff. April 27, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:6 - Sale of Bonds.

6-A:6 Sale of Bonds. –
Bonds issued hereunder shall be sold by the state treasurer with the approval of the governor and council in such manner as the governor and council deem to be most advantageous to the state.
Source.
1967, 88:1. 1971, 353:3, eff. Aug. 24, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:7 - Proceeds.

6-A:7 Proceeds. –
The proceeds from the sale of bonds and notes hereunder, except accrued interest, and from any advances under RSA 6-A:5 shall be held by the state treasurer and paid out by the treasurer upon warrants drawn by the governor for the purposes for which the bonds were authorized. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall draw a warrant for the payments from such funds of all sums expended or due for such purposes.
Source.
1967, 88:1. 2008, 120:15, eff. Aug. 2, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:8 - Consolidation.

6-A:8 Consolidation. –
The bonds authorized by one or more acts of the legislature may be combined by the state treasurer, and with the approval of the governor and council, upon their issue into one or more consolidated issues. The particular bonds of such consolidated issue issued under each authority may but need not be designated by number or otherwise.
Source.
1967, 88:1, eff. April 27, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:9 - Expiration of Office.

6-A:9 Expiration of Office. –
Any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this chapter, if properly executed by the officers of the state in office on the date of the signing or on the date of imprinting of the facsimile signature, as the case may be, shall be valid and binding according to their terms notwithstanding that before delivery thereof and payment therefor any or all such officers shall have for any reason ceased to hold office.
Source.
1967, 88:1, eff. April 27, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:10 - Refunding Bonds.

6-A:10 Refunding Bonds. –
The governor and council may authorize the issuance of refunding bonds in order to pay, at maturity or upon earlier redemption or acceleration, all or part of any issue of bonds then outstanding that were issued by the state or with a direct state guarantee; provided, however, that unless the governor and council specifically provide otherwise no such bonds shall be issued unless the treasurer determines that the present value, discounted at such rate as the treasurer deems appropriate, of the principal and interest payments on the refunding bonds is less than the present value, discounted at the same rate, of the principal and interest payments on the bonds to be refunded. The proceeds of such refunding bonds may be used to pay the principal of the refunded bonds, any redemption premium thereon, all or part of the interest coming due on or prior to the date or dates on which the refunded bonds are paid, and the costs of issuing and marketing the refunding bonds. The issue of refunding bonds shall be subject to the same requirements and provisions of law as would then be applicable to the issue of the bonds being refunded, except as provided in this section. The proceeds of refunding bonds, exclusive of any amounts used to pay costs of issuing and marketing the refunding bonds, shall be held in a separate fund and in trust until they are applied to pay bonds. While such proceeds are held in trust they may be invested in accordance with RSA 6:7 and RSA 6:8 and the income derived from such investment may be expended by the treasurer to pay the principal of, redemption premium if any, and interest on the refunded bonds until they are paid.
Source.
1981, 98:3. 1987, 54:2. 1996, 257:6, eff. June 10, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:11 - Revenue Bonds.

6-A:11 Revenue Bonds. –
The governor and council may authorize the state treasurer to issue revenue bonds in accordance with this section. Revenue bonds may be authorized whenever the proceeds of such bonds are to be used for revenue-producing facilities or to refund bonds, the principal of which was used for revenue-producing facilities, and the revenues from such facilities are expected to be sufficient to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds. As used in this section, revenue-producing facilities means any facility from the operation of which revenues are to be derived by the state. The proceedings authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds shall contain a description of the facilities financed or to be financed and the revenue generated or expected to be generated by said facility. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section shall be paid solely from the revenue generated by the facility constructed. In authorizing the issuance of such bonds, the governor and council are hereby empowered to pledge and dedicate the revenue from such facility to be used first to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on said bonds as the same become due and the state treasurer shall keep such revenue in a separate account for such purpose and is hereby authorized to expend the same for such purpose. Revenue bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be considered a pledge of the faith and credit of the state and shall not be deemed debt of the state in determining its borrowing capacity under any applicable law. All provisions of RSA 6-A not inconsistent with the provision of this section shall be applicable to revenue bonds issued hereunder.
Source.
1985, 332:18, eff. June 14, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:12 - Bonds Sold at Discount or Premium.

6-A:12 Bonds Sold at Discount or Premium. –
For the purpose of determining the amount of bonds issued by the state pursuant to this chapter or any other law, the amount of any issue of bonds shall be equal to the net proceeds thereof, determined by adding to the face amount of the bond issue the premium, if any, related to bonds of that issue and then subtracting the discount, if any, related to bonds of that issue, provided that the state treasurer may apply all or a portion of any premium received on the sale of any such bonds, without appropriation, to the costs of issuing such bonds or to the credit of the general fund, in which case the amount of any premium so applied shall not be included in the net proceeds of the issue. The amount of bonds of any such issue considered outstanding at any time, for the purpose of computing any statutory debt limit, shall be determined by multiplying the face amount of the bonds of that issue then outstanding by a fraction, the numerator of which is the net proceeds of the issue as determined above, and the denominator of which is the face amount of the issue. For the purpose of determining the amount of bond proceeds expended by the state for purposes specified by any law, such proceeds shall be equal to the expenditure of the net proceeds of the issue, as determined above.
Source.
1989, 182:1. 2008, 120:16, eff. Aug. 2, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:13 - Cost of Debt Issuance; Application of Premium.

6-A:13 Cost of Debt Issuance;  Application of Premium. –
The state treasurer may incur bond issuance costs which may be offset with any bond premiums, if applicable, for bonds sold under this chapter as determined by the state treasurer. Any remaining premium shall be included in the calculation of net proceeds of an issue or credited to the general fund as determined by the state treasurer pursuant to RSA 6-A:12. In order to provide funds to pay the cost of issuing bonds, the governor, upon request of the state treasurer, shall draw a warrant for such payments out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated from each fund as appropriate.
Source.
1993, 305:1. 1999, 137:4. 2008, 120:17, eff. Aug. 2, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-A - State Bonds › Section 6-A:14 - Build America Bonds; Refundable Credit Payments.

6-A:14 Build America Bonds;  Refundable Credit Payments. –
If the state treasurer issues any bonds of the state under this chapter or under RSA 237-A as "Build America Bonds," as defined in section 54AA of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and elects to receive on behalf of the state the credit provided in section 6431 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the state treasurer shall allocate such credit, when received, to the appropriate accounts pertaining to said bonds of the state, as determined by the state treasurer.
Source.
2009, 144:201, eff. July 1, 2009.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-B - Investment and Debt Management › Section 6-B:1 - Office of Investment and Debt Management.

6-B:1 Office of Investment and Debt Management. –
There is established within the state treasury an office of investment and debt management which shall be under the executive direction of a deputy treasurer appointed by the treasurer. The deputy treasurer shall be a person qualified by training and experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the treasurer.
Source.
1983, 419:5, eff. June 24, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-B - Investment and Debt Management › Section 6-B:2 - Duties of Office.

6-B:2 Duties of Office. –
The office of investment and debt management shall, subject to any restrictions in RSA 6 and RSA 6-A, assist the treasurer in performing functions and duties as follows:
I. Analyze and manage short-term and long-term cash flow requirements.
II. Maximize the returns on state investments, considering cash flow and liquidity requirements.
III. Coordinate and monitor cash needs for investment and debt activity.
IV. Develop a long-term debt plan, including criteria for the issuance of debt and an evaluation of how much total debt is justified.
V. Evaluate revenue projections for each proposed revenue bond issue and report findings to the governor and the capital project overview committee.
VI. Advise the general court on all investment and debt matters, including, but not limited to, new bond issues, the status of state debt, and the status of state investments.
VII. Report quarterly or more often if required to the governor and council, the commissioner of administrative services and the joint legislative fiscal committee the total amount of funds in the treasury, the amount belonging to each separate fund, a summary of the funds on deposit and the investments held, and the interest income earned thereon, and any information pertaining to the duties of his office he may think proper or the governor or legislature may require.
VIII. Perform all other functions of the state treasury relative to state investment and debt management, including, but not limited to, the making of debt service payments, the sale of bonds, and the preparation of policies for the investment of state funds for yearly review and adoption by the state treasurer.
Source.
1983, 419:5. 1985, 399:3, I. 1996, 209:1, eff. Aug. 9, 1996. 2023, 192:4, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-B - Investment and Debt Management › Section 6-B:3 - Notification of Proposed Bond Issues.

6-B:3 Notification of Proposed Bond Issues. –
I. Notwithstanding any other provisions of state law, for the purpose of coordinating state activity in the bond market, all state and local governmental entities authorized by law to issue bonds, including, but not limited to: all state agencies, the university system of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire municipal bond bank, the New Hampshire housing finance agency, all counties, cities, towns, village districts, school districts, precincts, housing authorities, local development corporations, and any special purpose districts or authorities shall provide the office of investment and debt management with the notification of intent to borrow or issue bonds at the earliest possible date; provided, however, that such issuers shall, no later than 30 days prior to the sale of any debt issue at public or private sale, give written notice of the proposed sale to the office of investment and debt management, by mail, postage prepaid. Failure to give this notice shall not affect the validity of the sale.
II. The treasurer may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A concerning the information to be included in and the form of notifications required under paragraph I.
Source.
1983, 419:5. 1985, 357:7. 1997, 208:4, eff. Aug. 17, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-B - Investment and Debt Management › Section 6-B:4 - Informational Clearinghouse.

6-B:4 Informational Clearinghouse. –
The treasurer through the office of investment and debt management shall:
I. Collect, maintain, and provide information on state and local debt authorized, sold, and outstanding and serve as an information center for all state and local debt issues.
II. Upon request of any state or local government unit assist in the planning, preparation, marketing and sale of new debt issues to reduce costs and to ensure the protection of the issues and of the state's credit.
III. Maintain contact with state and municipal bond issuers, underwriters, credit rating agencies, investors, and others to improve the market for state and local government debt issues.
IV. Recommend changes in state law and local practices to improve the sale and servicing of state and local debt.
Source.
1985, 357:7, eff. June 18, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-C - Debt Management › Section 6-C:1 - Definitions.

6-C:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter, "net tax supported debt" of the state means the principal amount of any bonds, notes (excluding revenue anticipation or other temporary notes payable no later than one year from their dates), loans, leases in excess of 5 years or other evidence of indebtedness, excluding refinanced debt, which has been authorized but not yet repaid or otherwise cancelled, for whatever period or purpose incurred, for which debt service payments are either:
I. Made directly by the state from taxes and other unrestricted general fund revenues, unless, and then only to the extent that, specific revenues are segregated or pledged for such debt service payments; or
II. Guaranteed by the state, unless, and then only to the extent that:
(a) Specific revenues are segregated or pledged for such debt service payments; or
(b) The guaranteed indebtedness is either a general obligation of a municipal corporation, for the payment of which property taxes may be levied, or is otherwise self-supporting.
Source.
1991, 335:1, eff. July 1, 1991.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-C - Debt Management › Section 6-C:2 - Affordable Debt Limit.

6-C:2 Affordable Debt Limit. –
I. The general court shall not authorize any additional net tax supported debt of the state if the projected annual debt service, as certified by the treasurer and filed with the legislative budget assistant, on such additional net tax supported debt, when added to the prior projected and actual annual debt service on any previously authorized net tax supported debt, both issued and unissued, exceeds 10 percent of the unrestricted general fund revenues for the previous fiscal year.
II. The general court may only exceed the ceiling in paragraph I by a 3/5 vote of each house present and voting. Such 3/5 vote shall only apply to votes on final passage and adoption of committee of conference reports.
Source.
1991, 335:1. 1992, 289:62, eff. June 17, 1992.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-D - Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund › Section 6-D:1 - Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund Established.

6-D:1 Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund Established. –
There is hereby established in the office of the treasurer the drinking water and groundwater trust fund which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. After transferring 10 percent of the funds to the revenue stabilization reserve account as provided in RSA 7:6-e, the remainder of all proceeds received by the state from
State v. Exxon Corp., et al.,
in which the state sued for damages related to MTBE contamination, shall be placed in the trust fund. The state treasurer shall be the trustee of the trust fund, and shall invest the trust fund in accordance with RSA 6:8. Any earnings on trust fund moneys shall be added to the trust fund. All moneys in the trust fund shall be nonlapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall disburse funds from the trust fund solely for the purposes and in the manner set forth in RSA 485-F.
Source.
2016, 11:1, eff. Mar. 31, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 6-D - Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund › Section 6-D:2 - Annual Report.

6-D:2 Annual Report. –
The state treasurer shall prepare and file an annual report regarding the status of the trust fund with the New Hampshire drinking water and groundwater advisory commission established pursuant to RSA 485-F:4.
Source.
2016, 11:1, eff. Mar. 31, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:1 - Appointment; Attorney General and Deputy.

7:1 Appointment;  Attorney General and Deputy. –
The attorney general and deputy attorney general shall be appointed as provided in RSA 21-M:3.
Source.
Const. II, 46. RSA 13:2. CS 13:1. GS 15:1. GL 16:1. PS 17:1. PL 16:1. RL 24:1. 1943, 39:6. RSA 7:1. 1985, 300:9, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:2 - Repealed by 1985, 300:29, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

7:2 Repealed by 1985, 300:29, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:3 - Authority.

7:3 Authority. –
The deputy attorney general shall act as attorney general whenever the latter is absent or unable to act from any cause, or whenever there is a vacancy in the office, provided he shall not so act when the governor and council have appointed an acting attorney general in accordance with the provisions of RSA 7:15.
Source.
PS 286:13. 1911, 190:8. 1921, 118:1. 1925, 181:1. PL 16:4. 1941, 20:1. RL 24:4. 1950, 5, part 5:4. 1953, 265:1. RSA 7:3. 1971, 134:1, eff. July 20, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:4 - Repealed by 1985, 300:29, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

7:4 Repealed by 1985, 300:29, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:5 - Offices.

7:5 Offices. –
The offices of the attorney general, the deputy attorney general, and the assistant attorneys general shall be in Concord and each shall have been admitted to the practice of law in New Hampshire.
Source.
PS 286:13. 1911, 190:8. 1921, 118:1. 1925, 181:1. PL 16:4. 1941, 20:1. RL 24:4. 1950, 5, part 5:4, eff. June 30, 1950.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6 - Powers and Duties as State's Attorney.

7:6 Powers and Duties as State's Attorney. –
The attorney general shall act as attorney for the state in all criminal and civil cases in the supreme court in which the state is interested, and in the prosecution of persons accused of crimes punishable with death or imprisonment for life. The attorney general shall have and exercise general supervision of the criminal cases pending before the supreme and superior courts of the state, and with the aid of the county attorneys, the attorney general shall enforce the criminal laws of the state. The attorney general shall have the power to collect uncollected debts owed to the state as set forth in RSA 7:15-a.
Source.
RS 13:2. CS 13:2. GS 15:2. GL 16:2. 1881, 82:1. PS 17:4. 1911, 190:2, 4. PL 16:5. RL 24:5. 1996, 124:1. 2007, 346:2, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-a - Law Enforcement Manual.

7:6-a Law Enforcement Manual. –
Under the direction of the attorney general there shall be prepared and distributed from time to time a law enforcement manual, with revisions and supplements. This manual shall contain interpretations of law pertaining to the duties of peace officers, law of arrest, admissibility of evidence, trial procedure, instructions in the handling of missing child and missing adult cases, and such other material as the attorney general deems necessary. This manual and its revisions and supplements shall be for distribution to such law enforcement officials as the attorney general may determine upon the payment of such price therefor as determined by the attorney general, and in addition at no charge one copy to each member of the general court requesting the same and 6 copies to the office of legislative services.
Source.
1957, 205:1. 1971, 435:1. 1985, 318:1. 2005, 247:1, eff. Sept. 12, 2005.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-b - Certain Records of Communications Common Carriers.

7:6-b Certain Records of Communications Common Carriers. –
I. Every communications common carrier, as defined in RSA 570-A:1, IX, upon the written demand of the attorney general that the attorney general has reasonable grounds for belief that the service furnished to a person or to a location by such communications common carrier has been, is being, or may be used for an unlawful purpose, shall furnish to the attorney general:
(a) The names and addresses of persons to whom stated listed or unlisted telephone numbers are assigned.
(b) The names and addresses of persons to whom any stated or identified services are provided.
(c) Any local and long distance billing records for any subscriber to, or customer of telephone service or wireless telephone service as defined in RSA 638:21, XI.
(d) The length of service provided to a subscriber or customer by the communications common carrier.
(e) The types of services provided to the subscriber or customer by the communications common carrier, and
(f) The telephone number or other subscriber number or identity.
II. No such communications common carrier nor any agent, servant, or employee thereof, shall be civilly or criminally responsible or liable for furnishing or delivering any records or information in compliance with said demand and the attorney general shall not disclose any information obtained as a result of said demand except as it is essential to the proper discharge of the attorney general's duties. Any such written demand by the attorney general shall be understood to constitute an administrative subpoena for purposes of determining compliance with federal law.
III. The attorney general may delegate authority under this section to any assistant attorney general. Where the offense under investigation is defined in RSA 318-B or RSA 649-B, the attorney general may delegate authority under this section to a county attorney. A county attorney may further delegate authority under this section to any assistant county attorney in the county attorney's office. The county attorney may exercise this authority only in cases within the jurisdiction of that county attorney. The attorney general shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) Circumstances under which an assistant attorney general, a county attorney, or an assistant county attorney may issue such demands to communications common carriers under this section.
(b) The procedures for applying for such demands.
(c) The records of such demands which shall be kept and maintained.
Source.
1969, 298:1. 2001, 181:1, eff. Sept. 3, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-c - Enforcement of the Election Laws.

7:6-c Enforcement of the Election Laws. –
I. Upon receipt of a signed written complaint, or upon his or her own motion, the attorney general may in his or her discretion, conduct investigations to determine whether any violation of the election laws has occurred and may prosecute anyone responsible for such a violation. In conducting an investigation under this section the attorney general may enlist the aid of the county attorneys, the state police, and other public officers. In the exercise of his or her powers and duties under this section, the attorney general may hold hearings and require the attendance of individuals by the use of subpoena and may require the production of books, documents, records, and other tangible goods by use of subpoena duces tecum. Any testimony required by the attorney general at a hearing which he or she is empowered to hold under this section shall be given under oath. The attorney general shall maintain records of complaints and investigations of alleged violations of the election laws.
II. (a) Beginning January 31, 2013, the attorney general shall, at least once during every 6-month period, provide a rolling report to the general court on the status of all complaints of alleged violations of the election laws received. The attorney general shall submit the report to the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over election law.
(b) The report shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) A summary of complaints received during the preceding 6 months, or during the period since the previous report if such period is less than 6 months, including the number of complaints categorized by type of complaint and month received.
(2) For each complaint investigated, the results of the investigation and a description of actions taken following the investigation.
(3) For each complaint not investigated, an explanation of why the complaint was not investigated.
(c) The requirements of subparagraph (b)(2) or (b)(3) may be satisfied by including with the report, for the complaint described, a closure letter, settlement agreement, cease and desist order, or complaint filed with a court, or any other official communication.
Source.
1971, 314:1. 2012, 95:1, eff. May 29, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-d - Private Practice Prohibited.

7:6-d Private Practice Prohibited. –
The attorney general, deputy attorney general, assistant attorneys general and all attorneys employed by the department of justice shall not directly or indirectly engage in the private practice of law, nor shall they accept any fees or emoluments other than their official salaries for any legal services. Private practice of law shall not include the provision of legal services without charge to the members of an attorney's family when the same shall not conflict with the attorney's official duties. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the director of charitable trusts, nor to special counsel retained by the attorney general.
Source.
1975, 180:1. 1985, 300:7, I(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-e - Disposition of Funds Obtained by the Attorney General.

7:6-e Disposition of Funds Obtained by the Attorney General. –
I. No money received by the attorney general, on behalf of the state or its citizens as a result of any civil judgment, settlement of a claim, settlement of threatened litigation, suit, petition, or other action or threatened action, shall be expended or otherwise distributed until authorized by the fiscal committee of the general court, except in those instances where the disposition of money received by the attorney general is already provided for in statute. Additionally, whenever the department of justice receives judgment or settlement money in excess of $1,000,000, the first 10 percent of those funds shall be transferred to the revenue stabilization reserve account established in RSA 9:13-e.
II. Upon resolving a matter described in paragraph I, the attorney general shall promptly report to the fiscal committee of the general court any money received under this section. All reports under this paragraph shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(a) The date of the judgment or settlement.
(b) The reason for the judgment or settlement.
(c) The purpose for which the judgment or settlement is to be used.
(d) The amount of the judgment or settlement.
(e) An accounting of the allocation of each judgment or settlement.
III. This section shall not apply to fines received by the attorney general in criminal cases, penalty assessment funds, drug forfeiture funds as provided in RSA 318-B:17-b and RSA 318-B:17-c, fines or civil penalties authorized by state law as a result of enforcement actions taken by state agencies or the attorney general, and money received on behalf of a victim or the state as restitution.
Source.
2014, 214:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2014. 2016, 329:6, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-f - Disposition of Consumer Protection Settlement Funds.

[RSA 7:6-f effective until July 1, 2024;  see also RSA 7:6-f  set out below.]
7:6-f Disposition of Consumer Protection Settlement Funds. –
Any funds received by the attorney general on behalf of the state or its citizens as a result of any civil judgment or settlement of a claim, suit, petition, or other action under RSA 358-A or related consumer protection statutes shall be deposited in a consumer protection escrow account. The consumer protection escrow account shall at no time exceed $5 million, with any amount in excess of $5 million deposited into the general fund, except as otherwise provided in RSA 126-A:83. The attorney general shall not include language in any consumer protection settlement that restricts any payments to the state for attorneys' fees, investigation and litigation costs, consumer education, or consumer protection enforcement to the consumer protection escrow account or any other account or fund.
[RSA 7:6-f effective July 1, 2024;  see also RSA 7:6-f  set out above.]
7:6-f Disposition of Consumer Protection Settlement Funds. –
Any funds received by the attorney general on behalf of the state or its citizens as a result of any civil judgment or settlement of a claim, suit, petition, or other action under RSA 358-A or related consumer protection statutes shall be deposited in a consumer protection escrow account. The consumer protection escrow account shall at no time exceed $6 million, with any amount in excess of $6 million deposited into the general fund, except as otherwise provided in RSA 126-A:83. The attorney general shall not include language in any consumer protection settlement that restricts any payments to the state for attorneys' fees, investigation and litigation costs, consumer education, or consumer protection enforcement to the consumer protection escrow account or any other account or fund.
Source.
2015, 276:216, eff. July 1, 2015. 2020, 39:56, eff. July 1, 2020. 2023, 79:485, eff. July 1, 2024.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:6-h - Health Care Consumer Protection Advisory Commission Established.

7:6-h Health Care Consumer Protection Advisory Commission Established. –
I. There is hereby established the health care consumer protection advisory commission, which shall consult with and advise the attorney general relative to the proper administration and management of the health care consumer protection trust fund, as established in RSA 7:6-g, and shall approve all expenditures from that trust fund.
II. The commission shall consist of the following members:
(a) The attorney general, or designee.
(b) The commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee.
(c) The commissioner of the department of insurance, or designee.
(d) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(e) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(f) Two public members with experience in the health care industry, appointed by the governor.
III. Each member of the advisory commission shall have one vote, with all actions being taken by an affirmative vote of the majority of present members. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The advisory commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among its members. Public members of the advisory commission shall serve 2- year terms.
IV. Members of the advisory commission shall receive no compensation except for legislative members who shall receive the legislative rate for mileage when attending to their duties on the commission.
V. Meetings of the advisory commission shall be conducted in accordance with RSA 91-A and take place as necessary to ensure efficient and responsible expenditure of funds.
VI. The department of justice shall provide administrative support to the advisory commission.
Source.
2023, 79:490, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:7 - Opinions to Legislature.

7:7 Opinions to Legislature. –
He shall, when required by either branch of the general court, give his opinion upon any question of law submitted to him therefrom.
Source.
1911, 190:1. PL 16:7. RL 24:6.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 7 - Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys › Section 7:8 - Advice to Departments; Supervision.

7:8 Advice to Departments;  Supervision. –
He shall, when requested, advise any state board, commission, agent or officer as to questions of law relating to the performance of their official duties, and he shall, under the direction of the governor and council, exercise a general supervision over the state departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, and officers, to the end that they perform their duties according to law.
Source.
1911, 190:1. PL 16:8. RL 24:7.