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Section 21:51 – Petition.

    21:51 Petition. – The word " petition " when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and " petitioner " shall mean plaintiff. Source. 2014, 204:1, eff. July 11, 2014.

Section 21:52 – Under Oath.

    21:52 Under Oath. – The words "under oath" when used in connection with a document to be filed with the court or a state agency, which does not require a notary acknowledgment or notarization under New Hampshire law, shall be satisfied by electronic signature "under the penalty of perjury" if the document is filed […]

Section 21:53 – Verified Mail.

    21:53 Verified Mail. – The term " verified mail " means any method of mailing that is offered by the United States Postal Service or any other carrier, and which provides evidence of mailing. Source. 2019, 242:2, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.

Section 21:54 – Gender Identity.

    21:54 Gender Identity. – " Gender identity " means a person’s gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior, whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person’s physiology or assigned sex at birth. Gender-related identity may be shown by providing evidence including, but not limited to, medical […]

Section 21:49 – Sexual Orientation.

    21:49 Sexual Orientation. – "Sexual orientation" means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality. This definition is intended to describe the status of persons and does not render lawful any conduct prohibited by the criminal laws of this state or impose any duty on a religious organization. This […]

Section 21:39 – No Revival.

    21:39 No Revival. – The repeal of an act shall not revive any other act which has been repealed. Source. RS 1:28. CS 1:28. GS 1:36. GL 1:35. PS 2:37. PL 2:37. RL 7:37.