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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:4 - Agent for Service of Process.

541-D:4 Agent for Service of Process. –
I. Any non-resident or foreign non-participating manufacturer that has not registered to do business in the state as a foreign corporation or business entity shall, as a condition precedent to having its brand families listed or retained in the directory, appoint and continually engage without interruption the services of an agent in this state to act as agent for the service of process on whom all process, and any action or proceeding against it concerning or arising out of the enforcement of the Master Settlement Agreement and RSA 541-C, may be served in any manner authorized by law. Such service shall constitute legal and valid service of process on the non-participating manufacturer. The non-participating manufacturer shall provide the name, address, phone number, and proof of the appointment and availability of such agent to and to the satisfaction of the attorney general.
II. The non-participating manufacturer shall provide notice to the attorney general 30 calendar days prior to termination of the authority of an agent and shall further provide proof to the satisfaction of the attorney general of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar days prior to the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent terminates an agency appointment, the non-participating manufacturer shall notify the attorney general of said termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the attorney general of the appointment of a new agent.
III. Any non-participating manufacturer whose products are sold in this state, without appointing or designating an agent as herein required shall be deemed to have appointed the secretary of state as such agent and may be proceeded against in courts of this state by service of process upon the secretary of state; however, the appointment of the secretary of state as such agent shall not satisfy the condition precedent to having its brand families listed or retained in the directory.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:5 - Reporting of Information; Escrow Installments.

541-D:5 Reporting of Information;  Escrow Installments. –
I. Not later than 20 days after the end of each calendar quarter, and more frequently if so directed by the attorney general, each stamping agent shall submit such information as the attorney general requires to facilitate compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, a list by brand family of the total number of cigarettes or in the case of roll your own, the equivalent stick count for which the stamping agent affixed stamps during the previous calendar quarter or otherwise paid the tax due for such cigarettes. The stamping agent shall maintain, and make available to the attorney general, all invoices and documentation of sales of all non-participating manufacturer cigarettes and any other information relied upon in reporting to the attorney general for a period of 5 years.
II. As provided under RSA 21-J:14, XII, the commissioner is authorized to disclose to the attorney general or designee any information received under this chapter and requested by the attorney general or designee for purposes of determining compliance with and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The commissioner and attorney general shall share with each other the information received under this chapter, and may share such information with other federal, state or local agencies only for purposes of enforcement of this chapter, the Master Settlement Agreement, RSA 541-C, or corresponding laws of other states.
III. The attorney general may require at any time from the non-participating manufacturer, proof from the financial institution in which such manufacturer has established a qualified escrow fund for the purpose of compliance with RSA 541-C of the amount of money in such fund being held on behalf of the state and the dates of deposits, and listing the amounts of all withdrawals from such fund and the dates thereof.
IV. In addition to the information required to be submitted pursuant to this section, the attorney general may require a stamping agent, distributor or tobacco product manufacturer to submit any additional information including, but not limited to, samples of the packaging or labeling of each brand family, as is necessary to enable the attorney general to determine whether a tobacco product manufacturer is in compliance with this chapter.
V. To promote compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the attorney general may adopt rules requiring a tobacco product manufacturer subject to the requirements of RSA 541-C:3, I(b) to make the escrow deposits required in quarterly installments during the year in which the sales covered by such deposits are made. The attorney general may require production of information sufficient to enable the attorney general to determine the adequacy of the amount of the installment deposit.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:6 - Penalties and Other Remedies.

541-D:6 Penalties and Other Remedies. –
I. In addition to or in lieu of any other civil or criminal remedy provided by law, upon a determination that any person has violated RSA 541-D:3, III or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, the commissioner may revoke or suspend the license of any stamping agent in the manner provided by RSA 78:20. Each stamp affixed and each offer to sell cigarettes in violation of RSA 541-D:3, III shall constitute a separate violation. For each violation hereof, the commissioner may also impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of 500 percent of the retail value of the cigarettes sold or $5,000 upon a determination of violation of RSA 541-D:3, III or any rules adopted pursuant thereto. Such penalty shall be imposed in the manner provided by RSA 78 or RSA 21-J.
II. Any cigarettes that have been sold, offered for sale, or possessed for sale in this state, in violation of RSA 541-D:3, III shall be deemed contraband under RSA 78:18 and such cigarettes shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in such section, and all such cigarettes so seized and forfeited shall be destroyed and not resold.
III. The attorney general, on behalf of the commissioner, may seek an injunction to restrain a threatened or actual violation of RSA 541-D:3, III, 541-D:5, I, or 541-D:5, IV, by a stamping agent and to compel the stamping agent to comply with such provisions. In any action brought pursuant to this section, the state shall be entitled to recover the costs of investigation, costs of the action, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. 2019, 178:7, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:7 - Notice and Review of Determination.

541-D:7 Notice and Review of Determination. –
A determination of the attorney general to not list or to remove from the directory a brand family or tobacco product manufacturer shall be subject to review in the manner prescribed by RSA 541.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:8 - Recovery of Costs and Fees by Attorney General.

541-D:8 Recovery of Costs and Fees by Attorney General. –
In any action brought by the state to enforce this chapter, the state shall be entitled to recover the costs of investigation, expert witness fees, costs of the action, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 541-D - Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply › Section 541-D:9 - Rulemaking.

541-D:9 Rulemaking. –
The attorney general shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter.
Source.
2003, 152:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:1 - Validity of Arbitration Agreements.

542:1 Validity of Arbitration Agreements. –
A provision in any written contract to settle by arbitration a controversy thereafter arising out of such contract, or an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy existing at the time of the agreement to submit, shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any arbitration agreement between employers and employees, or between employers and associations of employees unless such agreement specifically provides that it shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:1. 1945, 191:1, eff. May 18, 1945.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:2 - Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements.

542:2 Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements. –
If any suit or proceeding be brought upon any issue referable to arbitration under such an agreement in writing for arbitration, the court in which such suit is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such suit or proceeding is referable to arbitration under such an agreement, shall on application of one of the parties stay the trial of the action until such arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the agreement, providing the applicant for the stay is not in default in proceeding with such arbitration.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:2.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:3 - Remedy in Case of Default; Jurisdiction; Proceedings.

542:3 Remedy in Case of Default;  Jurisdiction;  Proceedings. –
The party aggrieved by the alleged failure, neglect, or refusal of another to perform under such a written agreement for arbitration may petition the superior court for an order directing that such arbitration proceed in the manner provided for in such agreement. If the making of the arbitration agreement or the failure, neglect, or refusal to perform the same be in issue, the court shall proceed to the trial thereof. If it is found that no agreement in writing for arbitration was made or that there is no default in proceeding thereunder, the proceeding shall be dismissed, otherwise the court shall make an order summarily directing the parties to proceed with the arbitration in accordance with the terms thereof.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:3.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:3-a - Stipulation to Arbitrate.

542:3-a Stipulation to Arbitrate. –
A stipulation filed prior to trial in any civil case pending in the superior court, in which all of the parties or their attorneys agree to submit the case to arbitration, shall, upon approval of the court, be considered an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration, within the scope of RSA 542:1. Filing of the stipulation shall stay the trial of the suit until arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the stipulation. Arbitration proceedings shall be governed by applicable provisions of this chapter except as otherwise provided in the stipulation. In any case submitted to arbitration under this section, there shall be either one or three arbitrators, whose fees and expenses shall be fixed and paid by the court. However, if the court is of the opinion that the case only warrants one arbitrator, but the parties elect to have three, then the court shall pay the fees and expenses of only one arbitrator, and the parties shall pay the fees and expenses of the other two, as ordered by the court.
Source.
1973, 336:1, eff. Aug. 26, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:4 - Appointment of Arbitrators.

542:4 Appointment of Arbitrators. –
If no method of naming arbitrators be provided, or if for any other reason there shall be a lapse in the naming of arbitrators, then upon the application of either party to the controversy the court aforesaid or the court in and for the county in which the arbitration is to be held shall designate and appoint an arbitrator or arbitrators as the case may require, who shall act under the said agreement with the same force and effect as if he or they had been specifically named therein; and, unless otherwise provided in the agreement, the arbitration shall be by a single arbitrator.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:4.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:5 - Witnesses; Summoning; Compelling Attendance.

542:5 Witnesses;  Summoning;  Compelling Attendance. –
When more than one arbitrator is agreed to, all the arbitrators shall sit at the hearing of the case unless, by consent in writing, all parties shall agree to proceed with the hearing with a less number. Any person may be summoned as provided in RSA 516 to attend before the arbitrators as a witness. If any person or persons so summoned to testify shall refuse or neglect to attend, upon petition the court in and for the county in which such arbitrators are sitting may compel the attendance of such person or persons before said arbitrator or arbitrators, or punish said person or persons for contempt in the same manner now provided in RSA 516.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:5. 2019, 346:154, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:8 - Jurisdiction of Court to Confirm, Modify, or Vacate Award.

542:8 Jurisdiction of Court to Confirm, Modify, or Vacate Award. –
At any time within one year after the award is made any party to the arbitration may apply to the superior court for an order confirming the award, correcting or modifying the award for plain mistake, or vacating the award for fraud, corruption, or misconduct by the parties or by the arbitrators, or on the ground that the arbitrators have exceeded their powers. Where an award is vacated and the time within which the agreement required the award to be made has not expired, the court may in its discretion, direct a rehearing by the arbitrators or by new arbitrators appointed by the court.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:8.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:9 - Judgment Upon Award.

542:9 Judgment Upon Award. –
Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, judgment may be entered in conformity therewith in the court wherein the order was granted.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:9.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:10 - Appeal.

542:10 Appeal. –
An appeal may be taken from an order confirming, modifying, correcting, or vacating an award, or from a judgment entered upon an award as in the case of appeals from the superior to the supreme court.
Source.
1929, 147:1. RL 415:10.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 542 - Arbitration of Disputes › Section 542:11 - Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases.

542:11 Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases. –
I. The parties to any contested issues in a domestic relations case in superior court may file a stipulation prior to trial in which the parties and their attorneys, if any, agree to submit the case to arbitration. Upon the approval of the court, said stipulation shall be considered an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration within the scope of RSA 542:1. Filing of the stipulation shall stay the trial of the suit until arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.
II. The parties shall select an arbitrator who shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of New Hampshire. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include the name of the arbitrator.
III. The parties shall be solely responsible for all fees and costs of arbitration.
IV. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include all outstanding issues which have not been resolved by prior court order or court approved stipulation.
V. The arbitrators shall issue written findings on all issues of law and fact.
VI. The arbitrator's decision and findings shall be submitted to the superior court and shall have the same effect as the report of a marital master.
VII. RSA 542:1, relative to validity of arbitration agreements, shall apply to this section when such agreements have been approved by the superior court.
VIII. The following provisions shall apply to arbitration under this section:
(a) RSA 542:2, relative to stay of proceedings brought in violation of arbitration agreements.
(b) RSA 542:3, relative to remedy in case of default; jurisdiction; proceedings.
(c) RSA 542:6, relative to depositions.
IX. RSA 542:5, relative to witnesses, and RSA 542:7, relative to awards, shall apply to this section, except that there shall be only one arbitrator appointed.
X. Any arbitration under this section may be terminated by the written agreement of all parties or at the written request of the arbitrator, in which case the matter shall be returned to the superior court.
XI. Unless inconsistent with this section, all provisions of law relative to domestic relations shall apply to a proceeding under this section.
XII. Nothing in this section shall restrict the court from enforcing existing orders, or granting and enforcing emergency orders.
Source.
1991, 88:1, eff. May 13, 1991.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:1 - Scire Facias to Owner.

543:1 Scire Facias to Owner. –
Whenever in any proceedings for the recovery of personal property it shall appear that the defendant has no title to or claim against the property sought to be recovered, otherwise than by lien, and that some person other than the plaintiff does or may claim the same, or may be entitled thereto, the court wherein such proceeding is pending shall summon such other party by scire facias if known, and if not known, then by publication.
Source.
1905, 62:1. PL 359:1. RL 416:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:2 - Custody of Property.

543:2 Custody of Property. –
Prior to the issuing of such notice the court shall receive the custody of the property, and may make such orders for the holding of the same, pending the determination of the right of the claimant thereto, as justice may require.
Source.
1905, 62:2. PL 359:2. RL 416:2.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:3 - Appearance.

543:3 Appearance. –
After such summons, whether personal or by publication, any claimant may appear upon such terms and by giving such security for costs as to the court may seem just, and if no claimant appears judgment may be given for the plaintiff by default, as in other cases.
Source.
1905, 62:3. PL 359:3. RL 416:3.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:4 - Bond.

543:4 Bond. –
Where notice is given by publication the plaintiff shall give bond satisfactory to the court, conditioned to appear and defend the title to said property, and to abide by the order of the court therein, if at any time within one year from the date of judgment any claimant shall appear and claim the property; after which period of time all other rights shall be barred.
Source.
1905, 62:3. PL 359:4. RL 416:4.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:5 - Liens.

543:5 Liens. –
The amount of the lien, if any, of the original defendant shall be determined by the court, and shall be paid by the person in whose favor judgment is rendered, before final judgment shall be entered.
Source.
1905, 62:4. PL 359:5. RL 416:5.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:6 - Expenses.

543:6 Expenses. –
There shall be a lien upon the property for such charges, services, and expenses as are necessary for the keeping of the same, pending litigation.
Source.
1905, 62:4. PL 359:6. RL 416:6.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:7 - Disclaimer.

543:7 Disclaimer. –
If it appears by the plea, answer, disclaimer, or deposition of the original defendant filed within the first thirty days of the term at which such action shall be entered or returnable that such defendant has no title to or claim against such property, otherwise than by lien, the defendant shall, upon delivering the subject matter of the suit in accordance with the order of the court, be discharged from further liability, and shall be entitled to costs in such sum as the court may deem just, and thereafter said proceeding shall be deemed to be in rem.
Source.
1905, 62:5. PL 359:7. RL 416:7.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:9 - Funds in Court.

543:9 Funds in Court. –
Whenever in any proceeding in a court, funds subject to the order of the court are not paid over to the party entitled thereto, because his identity is not ascertained, or because he cannot be found or refuses to accept payment, the court may order that its officer, or the party having possession of the fund, shall pay the same to the state treasurer; and upon such payment and taking the receipt of the treasurer therefor, the holder shall be discharged from other accountability for the fund.
Source.
PL 359:9. RL 416:9.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:10 - Escheat.

543:10 Escheat. –
Upon petition by the holder of any fund which is payable and unclaimed, but for less than the time period giving rise to a presumption of abandonment and a requirement to report to the state treasurer under RSA 471-C, the superior court, after notice and hearing, may decree payment thereof to the state treasurer, as presumably abandoned. The state treasurer shall thereafter hold such property subject to those provisions of RSA 471-C which apply to abandoned property delivered to the state treasurer pursuant to report.
Source.
PL 359:10. RL 416:10. RSA 543:10. 1965, 214:7. 1988, 256:5, eff. June 29, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 543 - The Relief of Depositaries › Section 543:11, 543:12 - Repealed by 1965, 214:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

543:11, 543:12 Repealed by 1965, 214:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:1 - Definitions.

544:1 Definitions. –
For the purpose of this chapter place shall include any building, erection or place or any separate part or portion thereof or the ground itself; person shall include any individual, corporation, association, partnership, trustee, lessee, agent or assignee; nuisance shall mean any place as above defined in or upon which lewdness, assignation, prostitution or the illegal manufacture, sale or keeping for sale of intoxicating liquor is conducted, permitted, continued or exists, and the personal property and contents used in conducting or maintaining any such place for any such purpose.
Source.
1919, 95:1. PL 360:1. RL 418:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:2 - Persons Responsible.

544:2 Persons Responsible. –
Any person who shall use, occupy, establish or conduct a nuisance as defined in RSA 544:1, or aid or abet therein, and the owner, agent or lessee of any interest in any such nuisance, together with the persons employed in or in control of any such nuisance by any such owner, agent or lessee, shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance and shall be enjoined as hereinafter provided.
Source.
1919, 95:2. PL 360:2. RL 418:2.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:3 - Complainants.

544:3 Complainants. –
Whenever a nuisance exists the attorney general, the county attorney, or any person who is a citizen of the state or has an office therein, may commence a proceeding in equity in the name of the state, upon the relation of such attorney general, county attorney or person, to abate such nuisance and perpetually enjoin the persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.
Source.
1919, 95:3. PL 360:3. RL 418:3. RSA 544:3. 1959, 12:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:4 - Venue.

544:4 Venue. –
Such proceeding shall be in the superior court of the county or judicial district thereof in which the property is located.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:4. RL 418:4. RSA 544:4. 1992, 284:48, eff. July 1, 1992.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:5 - Filing; Notice.

544:5 Filing;  Notice. –
At or before the commencement thereof a sworn complaint, containing the names of the parties, the object of the action and a brief description of the property affected thereby and the facts constituting the nuisance, shall be served upon the defendants and filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court for the county, together with an affidavit of such service.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:5. RL 418:5.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:6 - Temporary Injunction.

544:6 Temporary Injunction. –
After such filing, application for a temporary injunction may be made to the superior court, who shall grant a hearing thereon within ten days thereafter.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:6. RL 418:6. RSA 544:6. 1967, 132:34, eff. July 18, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:7 - Ex Parte Order.

544:7 Ex Parte Order. –
Where such application for a temporary injunction has been made the court may, on application of the complainant, issue an ex parte order restraining the defendants and all other persons from removing or in any manner interfering with the personal property and contents of the place where such nuisance is alleged to exist until the decision of the court granting or refusing such injunction and until the further order of the court.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:7. RL 418:7. RSA 544:7. 1967, 132:35, eff. July 18, 1967.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:8 - Service of Order.

544:8 Service of Order. –
The restraining order may be served by giving in hand a copy of said order to any person in charge of said place or residing therein, or by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place at or upon one or more of the principal doors or entrances to such place.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:8. RL 418:8.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:9 - Inventory.

544:9 Inventory. –
The officer serving such restraining order may enter on the premises, and shall forthwith make and return into court an inventory of the personal property and contents situated in and used in conducting or maintaining such nuisance.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:9. RL 418:9.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:10 - Violations of Order.

544:10 Violations of Order. –
Any violation of such order, or mutilation or removal of such order so posted, shall be a contempt of court; provided, that such posted order contains a notice to that effect.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:10. RL 418:10.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:11 - Notice of Hearing.

544:11 Notice of Hearing. –
A copy of the complaint, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing of the application for a temporary injunction, shall be served upon the defendants at least five days before such hearing.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:11. RL 418:11.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:12 - Continuance.

544:12 Continuance. –
If the hearing be then continued at the instance of any defendant the temporary writ as prayed shall be granted as a matter of course.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:12. RL 418:12.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:13 - Answer.

544:13 Answer. –
Each defendant so notified shall give the complainant or his attorney a sworn copy of his answer on or before the date fixed in said notice for the hearing, and shall file the answer with the clerk of the court.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:13. RL 418:13.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:14 - Extending Time of Answer.

544:14 Extending Time of Answer. –
The court may allow additional time for answering; provided, that such extension shall not prevent the issuing of said temporary injunction as prayed for.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:14. RL 418:14.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:15 - Traversing Allegations of Answer.

544:15 Traversing Allegations of Answer. –
The allegations of the answer shall be deemed to be traversed without further pleading.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:15. RL 418:15.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:16 - Hearing; Order.

544:16 Hearing;  Order. –
If upon the hearing the allegations are sustained the court or justice shall issue a temporary injunction without bond, restraining the defendants and any other persons from continuing the nuisance.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:16. RL 418:16.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:17 - Violations of Order.

544:17 Violations of Order. –
Any violation thereof shall be contempt of court, to be punished as hereinafter provided.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:17. RL 418:17.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:18 - Closing Order.

544:18 Closing Order. –
If at the time of granting a temporary injunction it shall further appear that the person owning, in control or in charge of the nuisance so enjoined has received five days' notice of the hearing, and such person shall not show that the nuisance complained of has been abated, or that he proceeded forthwith to enforce his rights under the provisions of RSA 544:41, the court or justice shall forthwith issue an order closing the place against its use for any purpose until final decision shall be rendered on the application for a permanent injunction.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:18. RL 418:18.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:19 - Continuing Injunction.

544:19 Continuing Injunction. –
Such order shall also continue in effect for such further period any restraining order already issued, or, if not so issued, shall include such an order restraining for such period the removal of or interference with the personal property and contents located thereat or therein, as hereinbefore provided.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:19. RL 418:19.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:20 - Release to Owner.

544:20 Release to Owner. –
The owner of any real or personal property so closed or restrained, or to be closed or restrained, may appear at any time between the filing of the complaint and the hearing on the application for a permanent injunction, and, upon payment of all costs incurred and upon filing a bond with sureties to be approved by the clerk in the full value of the property to be ascertained by the court conditioned that such owner will immediately abate the nuisance and prevent the same from being established or kept until the decision shall have been rendered on the application for a permanent injunction, the court, if satisfied of the good faith of the owner and that, with reasonable care and diligence, such owner could not have known of the illegal use, shall deliver such real or personal property or both to the respective owners thereof, and cancel or refrain from issuing any temporary restraining orders.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:20. RL 418:20.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:21 - Limitation.

544:21 Limitation. –
The release of any real or personal property under the foregoing provision shall not release it from any judgment, lien, penalty or liability to which it may be otherwise subjected by law.
Source.
1919, 95:4. PL 360:21. RL 418:21.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:23 - Evidence.

544:23 Evidence. –
Evidence of the general reputation of the place or an admission or finding of guilt of any person under the criminal laws against prostitution, lewdness or assignation at any such place shall be admissible for the purpose of proving the existence of said nuisance and shall be prima facie evidence thereof and of knowledge of and of acquiescence and participation therein, on the part of the person or persons charged with maintaining said nuisance, as herein defined.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:23. RL 418:23.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:24 - Dismissal.

544:24 Dismissal. –
If the complaint is filed by a private person it shall not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement by the complainant and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the proceeding should be dismissed, nor unless the dismissal is approved by the county attorney in writing or in open court.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:24. RL 418:24. RSA 544:24. 1959, 12:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:25 - Refusal to Dismiss.

544:25 Refusal to Dismiss. –
If the court is of the opinion that the proceeding ought not to be dismissed he may direct the county attorney to prosecute it to judgment at the expense of the county.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:25. RL 418:25. RSA 544:25. 1959, 12:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:26 - New Complainant.

544:26 New Complainant. –
If the proceeding is continued more than one term any person who is a citizen of the state, or has an office therein, or the attorney-general or the county attorney, may be substituted for the complainant and prosecute to judgment.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:26. RL 418:26. RSA 544:26. 1959, 12:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:27 - Costs.

544:27 Costs. –
If the proceeding is brought by a private person and the court finds that there were no reasonable grounds or cause therefor the costs may be taxed against such person.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:27. RL 418:27.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:28 - Permanent Injunction.

544:28 Permanent Injunction. –
If the existence of the nuisance be established upon the trial a judgment shall be entered perpetually enjoining the defendants and any other persons from further maintaining the nuisance, and the defendants from maintaining such nuisance elsewhere within the state.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:28. RL 418:28.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:29 - Violations.

544:29 Violations. –
If any person shall break and enter or use a place so directed to be closed he shall be punished as for contempt as provided herein.
Source.
1919, 95:5. PL 360:29. RL 418:29.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:30 - Abatement.

544:30 Abatement. –
If the existence of the nuisance be admitted or established as provided herein, or in a criminal proceeding in the superior court, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the case, which order shall direct the removal from the place of all the personal property and contents used in conducting the nuisance, and not already released under authority of the court as provided in RSA 544:20, and shall direct the sale of such thereof as belong to the defendants notified or appearing, in the manner provided for the sale of chattels upon execution.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:30. RL 418:30.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:31 - Further Orders.

544:31 Further Orders. –
Such order shall also require the renewal for one year of any bond furnished by the owner of the real property as provided in RSA 544:20, or, if not so furnished, shall continue for one year any closing order issued at the time of granting the temporary injunction, or, if no such closing order was then issued, shall include an order directing the effectual closing of the place against its use for any purpose, and so keeping it closed for a period of one year unless sooner released.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:31. RL 418:31.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:32 - Bond.

544:32 Bond. –
The owner of any place so closed and not released under bond as herein provided may appear and obtain such release in the manner and upon fulfilling the requirements hereinbefore provided.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:32. RL 418:32.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:33 - Claim by Owner.

544:33 Claim by Owner. –
Owners of unsold personal property and contents so seized may appear and claim the same within ten days after such order of abatement is made and prove innocence of any knowledge of said use thereof and that with reasonable care and diligence they could not have known thereof.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:33. RL 418:33.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:34 - Delivering Property.

544:34 Delivering Property. –
If such innocence be so established such unsold personal property and contents shall be delivered to the owner; otherwise it shall be sold as hereinbefore provided.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:34. RL 418:34.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:35 - Knowledge Presumed.

544:35 Knowledge Presumed. –
Every defendant in the action shall be presumed to have had knowledge of the general reputation of the place.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:35. RL 418:35.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:36 - Officer's Fees.

544:36 Officer's Fees. –
For removing and selling the personal property and contents the officer shall be entitled to charge and receive the same fees as he would for levying upon and selling like property on execution; and for closing the place and keeping it closed a reasonable sum shall be allowed by the court.
Source.
1919, 95:6. PL 360:36. RL 418:36.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:37 - County Attorney's Duty.

544:37 County Attorney's Duty. –
In case the existence of such nuisance is established in a criminal proceeding in a court not having equitable jurisdiction it shall be the duty of the county attorney to proceed promptly under this chapter to enforce the provisions and penalties thereof.
Source.
1919, 95:7. PL 360:37. RL 418:37. RSA 544:37. 1959, 12:1.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:38 - Conviction as Evidence.

544:38 Conviction as Evidence. –
The finding of the defendant guilty in such criminal proceedings, unless reversed or set aside, shall be conclusive as against such defendant as to the existence of the nuisance.
Source.
1919, 95:7. PL 360:38. RL 418:38.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:39 - Proceeds of Sale.

544:39 Proceeds of Sale. –
The proceeds of the sale of the personal property, as provided herein, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be applied in payment of the costs of the action and abatement, including the complainant's costs. The balance of all money collected hereunder shall be paid to the county treasurer.
Source.
1919, 95:7. PL 360:39. RL 418:39.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:40 - Contempt, Penalty.

544:40 Contempt, Penalty. –
A party found guilty of contempt under the provisions of this RSA 544 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony, if any other person.
Source.
1919, 95:8. PL 360:40. RL 418:40. RSA 544:40. 1973, 528:316, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances › Section 544:41 - Avoidance of Leases.

544:41 Avoidance of Leases. –
If a tenant or occupant of a building or tenement, under a lawful title, uses such premises or any part thereof for any of the unlawful purposes enumerated herein such use shall annul and make void the lease or other title under which he holds and, without any act of the owner, shall cause the right of possession to revert to him, and he may, without process of law, make immediate entry upon the premises.
Source.
1919, 95:9. PL 360:41. RL 418:41.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544-B - Civil Liability for Bad Checks › Section 544-B:1 - Civil Penalties for Bad Checks.

544-B:1 Civil Penalties for Bad Checks. –
I. In any action against a person who makes, issues, or draws any check, draft or order for the payment of money which has been dishonored for lack of funds or credit to pay the same, or because the maker, issuer, or drawer has no account with the drawee, the holder may recover from the maker, issuer, or drawer the amount of the check, draft, or order, plus court costs, service costs, and collection costs incurred by the holder. The amount of the check, draft, or order plus the enumerated costs may be recovered only if:
(a) The holder gives notice pursuant to RSA 544-B:2, for payment of the check, draft, or order; and
(b) The maker, issuer, or drawer, fails to tender an amount equal to the amount of the check, draft, or order, plus bank fees and mailing costs, within 10 days of receiving the notice as set forth in RSA 544-B:2.
II. If a judgment is made against a maker, issuer, or drawer pursuant to RSA 544-B:1, I(a) and (b) and he fails to make restitution on the date of judgment, he shall pay to the holder $10 per business day that the debt remains outstanding from the date of judgment up to a limit of $500.
III. An action under this section may be brought as a small claims action if the amount claimed does not exceed the jurisdictional limits for small claims action, or may be brought in any other court that has jurisdiction.
Source.
1985, 229:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544-B - Civil Liability for Bad Checks › Section 544-B:2 - Notice of Nonpayment.

544-B:2 Notice of Nonpayment. –
"Notice" as used in RSA 544-B:1, I(a) means notice given to the maker, drawer, or issuer of the check, draft, or order, either in person or in writing. Such notice in writing shall be conclusively presumed to have been given when properly deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to such maker, drawer, or issuer at his address as it appears on the check, draft, or order or at his last known address.
Source.
1985, 229:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases › Chapter 544-B - Civil Liability for Bad Checks › Section 544-B:3 - Definition.

544-B:3 Definition. –
"Dishonored" means, in addition to the meanings set forth in RSA 544-B:1, I, a stop payment order issued without cause.
Source.
1985, 229:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.