362-E:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Commission" means the governor’s commission on disability established in RSA 275-C. II. " Telecommunications equipment assistance " means a teletypewriter or other telecommunications equipment used by a qualified person to conduct telephone communications. III. " Telecommunications relay service " means a service transmitting messages and information between […]
362-E:2 Administration. – The commission shall administer the telecommunications equipment assistance program and shall implement the program by contract with one or more entities. Source. 1996, 240:1. 1999, 337:5, eff. Jan. 2, 2000.
362-E:3 Duties. – The commission shall: I. Establish: (a) A program that will enable qualified persons in New Hampshire to access telephone service through the use of telecommunications equipment assistance. (b) Eligibility criteria, which shall include ability to pay. The telecommunications equipment assistance program shall pay the full costs for persons whose income levels […]
362-E:4 Cooperation. – The commission may cooperate with any local, state, or federal agency or any private organization necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter. Source. 1996, 240:1, eff. July 1, 1996.
362-E:5 Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Eligibility criteria. II. Procedures for the verification of an applicant’s impairment and eligibility. III. Limits on equipment availability. IV. The proper administration of this chapter. Source. 1996, 240:1. 1999, 337:8, eff. Jan. 2, 2000.
362-E:6 Funding. – The telecommunications equipment assistance program shall be funded in an amount not to exceed $96,000 annually from the telecommunications relay service trust fund established by the public utilities commission. Source. 1996, 240:1. 1999, 337:9, eff. Jan. 2, 2000.
362-E:7 Annual Report. – The governor’s commission on disability shall file a report which shall include the number of persons assisted, all sources of funding, and the total amount disbursed under this chapter. Such report shall be submitted annually to the governor and council, the senate president, the speaker of the house and the […]
