N.H. Rev. Stat. § 5-C:37
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5-C:37 Preparation of the Birth Record of a Foundling.
Official statutory text
Whoever assumes the custody of a foundling shall report such within 6 days to the clerk of the custodian's city or town of residence. The clerk of the town or city shall assist in the completion of the birth record of a foundling, pursuant to RSA 5-C:36, and file the completed birth record with the division.
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