I. A prosecuting attorney may represent the state or a political subdivision of the state in an action brought under this chapter.
II. Upon the filing of an action under this chapter, the plaintiff shall give immediate notice in writing and provide a copy of the writ to the attorney general. The attorney general shall notify the United States Department of Justice or other appropriate federal agency of such action.

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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 318-C:16

  • justice: when applied to a magistrate, shall mean a justice of a municipal court, or a justice of the peace having jurisdiction over the subject-matter. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:12
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
  • United States: shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

III. On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a stay of the action.