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United States — New Hampshire
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The state health commissioner may appoint a qualified person as health officer for several towns, if recommended by the towns’ selectmen, and the officer must be paid by each town at the amount the selectmen or town sets.
United States — New Hampshire
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This chapter does not apply to cities.
United States — New Hampshire
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Health officers must complete at least 3 hours of training within one year of appointment.
United States — New Hampshire
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Each municipality must get a criminal history record information request before nominating a health officer or deputy health officer, and must use its own discretion when reviewing background checks.
United States — New Hampshire
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Town and city health officers are entitled to have their actual expenses for attending the yearly meeting of the New Hampshire Health Officers Association paid from the town or city treasury.
United States — New Hampshire
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The department must work with agencies on ski traffic control, study the issue, make recommendations to the legislature, and advise on ski developments when asked. It may also appoint an advisory committee.
United States — New Hampshire
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The department may accept special grants of money or services, and may accept gifts, for its activities.
United States — New Hampshire
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The department of health and human services may hire inspectors, sanitarians, sanitary engineers, and other agents for certain enforcement work.
United States — New Hampshire
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Inspectors must investigate food manufacturing processes and food products offered for sale in the state, and the department may set inspection and sampling focus and frequency.
United States — New Hampshire
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Inspectors must investigate local sanitary conditions under the direction of the department of health and human services, and work with local boards of health when requested and when the department deems expert advice necessary.
United States — New Hampshire
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Inspectors must perform additional duties on public health matters as directed by the department of health and human services.
United States — New Hampshire
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Certain public health inspectors and similar agents may seize and seal unlawful food or drug items without a warrant.
United States — New Hampshire
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It is a violation to hinder, obstruct, or otherwise interfere with the inspectors, division members, officers, agents, or employees while they are performing their duties.
United States — New Hampshire
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The department of health and human services may establish, equip, and operate laboratories for public health work.
United States — New Hampshire
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The provision directs investigations into food, drugs, sanitation, and related toxicology matters, and allows hiring needed clerical and technical staff.
United States — New Hampshire
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The commissioner must collect analysis fees and handle the money in the ways this section requires.
United States — New Hampshire
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The provision requires periodic inspections and analyses of public water supplies, plus any special investigations that are called for.
United States — New Hampshire
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The health and human services commissioner must adopt rules for laboratory services and fees, may waive fees in the public health interest, and controls how the fees are allocated and used.
United States — New Hampshire
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The health and human services commissioner must adopt rules on laboratory efficiency standards and qualifications for certain examination officials.
United States — New Hampshire
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The department may contract with laboratories for prompt specimen examination and reports, but only if the labs meet efficiency standards and the person in charge has qualifications set by rule; spending cannot exceed available funds.