New Hampshire Administrative Code

The following words shall have the meanings indicated when used in this part: (a) "Additional processing or handling facility" means a satellite location whereby supplemental certified products can be produced. (b) ? "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture, markets a…

The definitions, standards and requirements for organic processors and handlers shall be those established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)in 7 CFR 205, and in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act, (OFPA) of 1990, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.…

(a)Applications for certification of processors, handlers, and on-farm processors shall serve as the organic production or handling system plan as described in Subpart C--Organic Production and Handling Requirements, 7 CFR 205. (b)? The following shall apply to facilities or indi…

(a)To continue certification, a certified processor, handler, or on-farm processorshall annually: (1)Pay the certification and inspection fees in the amount stated in Agr 910.05; and (2)Submit the required information, in the application form, to the NHDAMF as stated in 7 CFR 205…

(a)A processor, handler, or on-farm processor certified by the NHDAMF shall use the USDA organic seal, the NHDAMF certified logo, or both,in accordance with Agr 910 and 7 CFR 205. (b)Copies of proposed labels and advertisements, which exhibit the USDA organic seal, the NHDAMF cer…

(a) A certified processor, handling operation, or on-farm processor shall maintain records as stated in 7 CFR 205.103. (b) Certified processors, handling operations, or on-farm processors that produce both organic and nonorganic agricultural commodities shall maintain the followi…

These rules implement the procedures of the department of agriculture, markets and food, pursuant to RSA 426:8, allowing producers of agricultural plant, animal, food or fiber commodities to label such items as organic when adhering to these production standards. Notes N.H. Admin…

These rules shall apply to any producer of agricultural plant, animal, food, or fiber commodities who is required to participate in this program as per RSA 426:6-b certification. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 911.02 #7838, eff 2-27-03, EXPIRED: 3-27-11 New. #9988, INTERIM, eff 9-8…

The following words shall have the meanings indicated when used in this part: (a) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture, markets and food of the state of New Hampshire; (b) "NHDAMF" means the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets and food; and (c) "Organ…

(a) The definitions, standards and requirements for organically produced agricultural plant, animal, food or fiber commodities shall be those promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program (NOP), Final Rule, 7 CFR part 205, and in accordance…

(a) Applications for certification of agricultural commodities shall serve as the organic system plan as described in Subpart C-Organic Production and Handling Requirements of the NOP Final Rule, 7 CFR part 205. (b) The following shall apply to organizations or individuals who wi…

To continue certification, a certified operation shall annually: (a) Pay the certification and inspection fees as stated in Table 911-1 and Table 911-2; and (b) Submit the required information, as applicable, to the NHDAMF as stated in Section 205.406 Continuation of Certificatio…

(a) A person certified by the NHDAMF shall use the USDA organic seal in accordance with the NOP Final Rule, 7 CFR part 205. (b) A person certified by the NHDAMF may use the NHDAMF certified logo on agricultural commodities certified in accordance with this part, subject to the fo…

(a) A certified operation shall maintain records as stated in Section 205.103 Recordkeeping by Certified Operations, of the NOP Final Rule, 7 CFR part 205. (b) Certified operations that produce both organic and nonorganic agricultural commodities shall maintain the following reco…

These rules implement the statutory responsibilities under RSA 328-F of the board of directors of the office of licensed allied health professionals. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 101.01 #7401, eff 11-3-00; ss by #8077, eff 5-1-04; ss by #9517, eff 7-24-09 Amended by Volume XXXIX …

"Board" means "board of directors" as defined in RSA 328-F:2, I, namely, "the chairpersons or their appointees of all the governing boards which shall be responsible for the administrative operation of the office of licensed allied health professionals." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § …

"Governing boards" means "governing boards" as defined in RSA 328-F:2, IV, namely, "individual licensing boards of athletic trainers, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, speech-language pathologists, hearin…

"Office of licensed allied health professionals" means "office of licensed allied health professionals" as defined in RSA 328-F:2, IV, namely, "an agency of multiple governing boards in professions of the allied health field." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 102.03 #7401, eff 11-3-0…

The office of licensed allied health professionals shall work with the board of directors to coordinate the work of the governing boards. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 103.01 #7401, eff 11-3-00; ss by #8077, eff 5-1-04; ss by #9517, eff 7-24-09 Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 10, F…

The responsibilities of the board of directors shall be: (a) To provide a forum for practice issues arising in the allied health professions; (b) The adoption of rules governing the hearing procedures of the governing boards and other matters specified by RSA 328-F:13; (c) To ado…

The board of directors shall meet at least quarterly and more often if business requires. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 103.03 #7401, eff 11-3-00; ss by #8077, eff 5-1-04; ss by #9517, eff 7-24-09 Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 10, Filed March 7, 2019, Proposed by #12724, Effectiv…

(a) Minutes of board actions which are not exempt from disclosure under RSA 91-A:3, II or RSA 91-A:5 shall be governmental records open to the public. (b) The minutes shall be available for inspection during the board's ordinary office hours within 144 hours from the close of the…

Each January the board of directors and boards shall elect officers for terms of one year. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 103.05 #7401, eff 11-3-00; ss by #8077, eff 5-1-04; ss by #9517, eff 7-24-09 Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 10, Filed March 7, 2019, Proposed by #12724, Effecti…

Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, II, members of the public shall have the right to attend and record board meetings, except for those parts of the meetings which are nonpublic sessions as defined in RSA 91-A:3 Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 104.01 #7401, eff 11-3-00; ss by #8077, eff 5-1-04…

(a) Notice of the time and place of board meetings, excluding emergency meetings, shall be given in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, II. (b) Information about the time and place of board meetings shall also be available at the numbers stated in Ahp 105.01(b) and (c). Notes N.H. Admin.…

(a) The supervisor II of the office of licensed allied health professionals shall have custody of the board's records, and shall make available, upon request, those records which are subject to public inspection under RSA 91-A. (b) Persons desiring to inspect or obtain copies of …

(a) The board's office location and mailing address is: The Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals c/o The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH 03301 (b) The board's telephone number is 603-271-2153. (c) Access for in-state TTY/TDD…

(a) Persons wishing to correspond with the board or make submissions to it may: (1) Send a letter; or (2) Send the correspondence or submission by e-mail, provided that the board's rules do not require it to be sent by mail. (b) Persons seeking information from the board may do s…

(a) The supervisor II of the office of licensed allied health professionals shall have custody of the board's records, and shall make available, upon request, Ahp 105.03 Custodian of Records; Inspection and Copies of Records. (a) The office of professional licensure and certifica…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:4 members of the public may inspect and copy those records of the board, including meeting minutes, which are public records and not exempt from disclosure by RSA 91-A:5, RSA 328-F:24, I, or other applicable law. (b) Public records shall be inspected and …

This chapter governs: (a) The procedures of the board of directors; and (b) Pursuant to RSA 328-F:13, the procedures of the governing boards with respect to:(1) Complaints of misconduct by licensees and certified individuals; (2) The conduct of disciplinary hearings; and (3) The …

(a) "Adjudicative proceeding" means "adjudicative proceeding" as defined in RSA 541-A: 1, I., namely "the procedure to be followed in contested cases, as set forth in RSA 541-A:31 through RSA 541-A: 36." (b) "Appearance" means a written notification to the board that a party, an …

(a) Persons wishing to complain of licensee misconduct shall:(1) Submit to the appropriate governing board a written complaint including the information described in (b) below, using mail or any electronic means for which the board is able to maintain security; or (2) Submit a co…

The boards shall resolve by agreement or by a decision all disputes about non-criminal matters within its statutory jurisdiction and the administrative rules adopted to implement its statutes. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 204.01 #7232, eff 4-15-00; ss by #8078, eff 5-1-04

Parts Ahp 205 through Ahp 214 shall be construed to secure the just, accurate and efficient resolution of all disputes. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ahp 204.02 #7232, eff 4-15-00; ss by #8078, eff 5-1-04

Any person having a dispute with the board shall be entitled to a hearing of the dispute if: (a) The legal rights, duties or privileges of that person will be determined in the course of deciding the outcome of the dispute; and (b) Constitutional, statutory or case law requires t…

(a) Hearings shall be conducted by a presiding officer designated by the board. (b) The presiding officer shall as necessary: (1) Regulate and control the course of the hearing; (2) Facilitate settlement of the dispute that is the subject of the hearing; (3) Administer oaths and …

(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party or intervenor, the presiding officer shall withdraw from any adjudicative proceeding for good cause. (b) Good cause shall exist if the presiding officer:(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of the matter, incl…

The presiding officer, upon the motion of any party or intervenor, or on his or her own initiative, shall suspend or waive any requirement or limitation imposed by this chapter when the suspension or waiver: (a) Appears to be lawful; and (b) Is more likely to promote the just, ac…

(a) Unless otherwise specified, the unit of time for time periods referenced in this chapter shall be calendar days. (b) Computation of any period of time referred to in this chapter shall begin with the day after the action which sets the time period in motion, and shall include…

(a) All written documents governed by this chapter shall be rebuttably presumed to have been issued on the date noted on the document. (b) All written documents governed by this chapter shall be rebuttably presumed to have been filed with the board on the date of receipt, as evid…

(a) All correspondence, pleadings, motions or other documents filed shall: (1) Include the title and docket number of the case, if known; (2) Be typewritten or clearly printed on durable paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size; (3) Be signed by the proponent of the document, or, if the …

(a) Copies of all motions, exhibits, memoranda, or other documents filed by any party or intervenor shall be delivered by that party or intervenor to the board and to all other parties and intervenors. (b) All notices, orders, decisions or other documents issued by the presiding …

(a) Motions shall be in written form and filed with the presiding officer, unless made in response to a matter asserted for the first time at a hearing or based on information that was not received in time to prepare a written motion. (b) Oral motions and any oral objections to s…

(a) An adjudicative proceeding shall be commenced by: (1) An order of the board giving the parties the notice specified in (b) below; and (2) In the case of a proceeding relating to the board's emergency suspension of a license or certification, the notice specified in (b) below …

(a) Upon a finding that public health, safety or welfare requires emergency action, the board shall immediately and prior to a hearing suspend a license or certification by issuing a written order of suspension incorporating the finding. (b) The board shall commence a hearing no …

(a) An appearance shall be filed by:(1) Each party or the party's representative, if any; and (2) Each intervenor or the intervenor's representative, if any. (b) Appearances shall be filed: (1) In the case of a hearing not related to the board's emergency suspension of a license …