# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5: 420-B:5 Issuance of Certificate of Authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5
- **Heading:** 420-B:5 Issuance of Certificate of Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 420-B / Section 5

## Text

The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to any person filing an application within 90 days after filing of a completed application, payment of all required fees and receipt of endorsement or approval of the state health planning and development agency, as provided by law or regulation, if he is satisfied that the applicant is safe, reliable, entitled to confidence, in sound financial condition and that issuing the certificate of authority would be in the public interest.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:1 420-B:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:2 420-B:2 Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:3 420-B:3 Application for Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:4 420-B:4 Jurisdictional Power of Attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5 420-B:5 Issuance of Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5-a 420-B:5-a Renewal of Certificate of Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:5-b 420-B:5-b New License Required for Changed Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S5-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:6 420-B:6 Pre-Certificate Activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:7 420-B:7 Powers of Health Maintenance Organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8 420-B:8 Forms of Evidence of Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-aa 420-B:8-aa Dependent Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-aa.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-b 420-B:8-b Health Maintenance Organization Benefits for Mental and Nervous Conditions and Treatment for Chemical Dependency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-c 420-B:8-c Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Group Health Maintenance Organization Contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 420-B:8-d 420-B:8-d Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Non-Group Health Maintenance Organization Contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXXVII_C420-B_S8-d.md)

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