New Hampshire § 38-7 - Section 38:7 Reply by Utility.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 38-7 — Section 38:7 Reply by Utility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-7. Section 38:7 Reply by Utility.
The utility shall reply to the inquiry provided for in RSA 38:6 by delivering its answer in writing to the governing body within 60 days of the receipt of the inquiry. If the reply is in the negative, or if the reply is not made within the 60 days, the utility thereby forfeits any right it may have had to require the purchase of its plant and property by the municipality, and the municipality may proceed to acquire the plant as provided in RSA 38:10. If the reply is in the affirmative, the utility shall submit the price and terms it is willing to accept for all of its plant and property identified by the municipality in its inquiry, together with a detailed schedule of such plant and property with proper evidence of title. All of the plant and property identified by the municipality shall at all reasonable times thereafter be open to the examination of the officers and agents of the municipality and others charged with the duty of determining the fair value of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 38-7
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 38-7 cover?
Section 38-7 ("Section 38:7 Reply by Utility.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 38-7?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 38-7" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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How does New Hampshire § 38-7 apply to my situation?
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