# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-202: 564-F:2-202 Rules of Construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S2-202

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-202
- **Heading:** 564-F:2-202 Rules of Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title LVI / Chapter 564-F / Section 2-202

## Text

(a) In interpreting or construing this chapter or a provision of a governing document, the power or obligation to distribute, appoint, or direct the distribution of property to a person includes the power to distribute, appoint, or direct the distribution of the property for the benefit of that person. (b) In interpreting or construing this chapter or a provision of a governing document, the following considerations shall apply: (1) Primary consideration shall be given to the preservation of the founder's intent as expressed in the governing documents. (2) Secondary consideration shall be given to the following objectives, in no order of priority among them: (A) The protection of the beneficiaries' interests consistent with the founder's intent as expressed in the governing documents; (B) The promotion of certainty concerning the foundation officials' duties, powers, and liabilities, including the division of those duties, powers, and liabilities among the foundation officials; and (C) The promotion of the efficient administration of the foundation. (c) The word "include" and any variants of that word shall be construed as words of enlargement and shall not be construed as words of limitation or restriction.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-101 564-F:1-101 Short Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-101.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-102 564-F:1-102 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-102.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:1-103 564-F:1-103 Reservation of Power to Amend or Repeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S1-103.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-201 564-F:2-201 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S2-201.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:2-202 564-F:2-202 Rules of Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S2-202.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-301 564-F:3-301 Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-301.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-302 564-F:3-302 Date of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-302.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-303 564-F:3-303 Legal Status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-303.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-304 564-F:3-304 Pre-Formation Transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-304.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-305 564-F:3-305 Amendment of the Certificate of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-305.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:3-306 564-F:3-306 Restated Certificate of Formation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S3-306.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:4-401 564-F:4-401 Name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S4-401.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:4-402 564-F:4-402 Reservation of Name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S4-402.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-F:5-501 564-F:5-501 Registered Agent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLVI_C564-F_S5-501.md)

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