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Can I require customers to sign contracts with binding arbitration clauses in New Hampshire? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, here is the information you need to know:

  • Non-binding arbitration is allowed in New Hampshire, and parties can request it in writing to the board [1.1].
  • If both parties agree to non-binding arbitration, the board will provide the parties with the name and address of the arbitrator, who has a minimum of 20 hours of arbitration training. The session shall be conducted at the joint board office [1.1].
  • The parties shall submit to the arbitrator and exchange a summary of the significant aspects of their case not less than 10 days prior to the session. The parties shall attach to the summary copies of all documents on which they rely. Such summaries shall be not more than 4 pages [1.1].
  • A “binding commitment” means a signed loan agreement between the permittee and the state of New Hampshire and approved by the governor and council [1.2].
  • Motor vehicle manufacturers are required to provide notice and demand of arbitration rights form to all purchasers of new motor vehicles in New Hampshire [1.3].
  • Each applicant for an IRP registration shall submit a copy of a title certificate from a state of current registration. In the event the name of the registrant is not the same as the name of the owner appearing on the title, the named owner shall sign the back of schedule A/E [1.4].
  • A “New Hampshire household” means “New Hampshire household” as defined in RSA 198:56, V [1.5].
  • “Low-income residential customers” means those residents of New Hampshire who are eligible for either federal, state or utility low-income energy assistance, energy efficiency or weatherization programs, or whose income is 60% or less of the state’s median income [1.6].
  • A “non-binding reservation agreement” means an agreement between the subdivider and a prospective purchaser which is in no way binding on the prospective purchaser and which can be canceled without penalty at the sole discretion of the prospective purchaser by written notice [1.7].
  • “New Hampshire sales” means the sales per year in New Hampshire, in pounds of product, less packaging and container, for either the calendar year immediately prior to the year that the registration is due or, if that data is not available, any consecutive 12-month period commencing no earlier than 2 years prior to the due date of the registration [1.8].
  • If direct sales data for New Hampshire are not available, sales may be estimated by prorating national or regional sales data by population [1.9].

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements that prohibit requiring customers to sign contracts with binding arbitration clauses in New Hampshire. However, it is important to note that non-binding arbitration is allowed in the state, and parties can request it in writing to the board [1.1]. Additionally, motor vehicle manufacturers are required to provide notice and demand of arbitration rights form to all purchasers of new motor vehicles in New Hampshire [1.3].

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that any contracts with binding arbitration clauses comply with all applicable laws and regulations in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire