Section 541-B:14 – Limitation on Action and Claims.
541-B:14 Limitation on Action and Claims. – I. All claims arising out of any single incident against any agency for damages in tort actions shall be limited to an award not to exceed $475,000 per claimant and $3,750,000 per any single incident, or the proceeds from any insurance policy procured pursuant to RSA 9:27, […]
Section 541-B:15 – Claimants’ Rights Against Others.
541-B:15 Claimants’ Rights Against Others. – The adjudication by the board or the superior court on any claim before it shall not deprive the claimant of any other legal rights he may have against another party. Source. 1977, 595:2. 1985, 412:12, eff. July 3, 1985.
Section 541-B:5 – Disqualification of Board Member.
541-B:5 Disqualification of Board Member. – A board member may disqualify himself relative to any matter before the board or if the board votes that any member has or may have a conflict of interest in any matter before the board, that member shall be disqualified to sit as a board member on that […]
Section 541-B:6 – Removal.
541-B:6 Removal. – The governor may at any time remove a board member for cause, including malfeasance, misfeasance, inefficiency in office or incapacity or unfitness to perform his duties. The attorney general or chief justice of the superior court may petition for such removal, setting forth the grounds and reasons therefor. No board member […]
Section 541-B:7 – Compensation.
541-B:7 Compensation. – Each non-legislative member shall not receive more than $65 and his reasonable expenses in each quarter; the legislative board members shall be entitled to legislative mileage only. Any interim board member appointed shall be compensated in like manner while serving on the board. Source. 1977, 595:2, eff. July 1, 1977.
Section 541-B:8 – Quorum.
541-B:8 Quorum. – A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct hearings and a vote of at least a majority of the quorum is required to adopt and approve any matter considered by it. Source. 1977, 595:2. 1978, 40:24. 1994, 158:5, eff. May 23, 1994.
Section 541-B:9 – Jurisdiction.
541-B:9 Jurisdiction. – I. Claims under this chapter shall be brought solely in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. II. The board shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards on all claims under this chapter not exceeding $5,000 against any agency, except […]
Section 541-B:9-a – Claims Filed Against the State and Its Agent.
541-B:9-a Claims Filed Against the State and Its Agent. – When a claim filed pursuant to this chapter is against both the state and an agent, official or employee of the state, the court shall determine whether the state is responsible for the actions of the agent, employee or official. If the court determines […]
Section 541-B:10 – Powers and Duties of the Board.
541-B:10 Powers and Duties of the Board. – I. The board shall have the power to adopt and amend all rules of procedure not inconsistent with the constitution or laws of the state, which reasonably may be necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of the proceedings before it. II. […]
Section 541-B:11 – Procedure.
541-B:11 Procedure. – The procedure for the filing and adjudication of claims is as follows: I. The claimant shall first file the claim in writing with the agency involved. II. When a claim has been filed with any agency, the head of the agency shall make or cause to be made a preliminary investigation […]