N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 151:16-b

All civil monetary penalties collected by the department from facilities licensed under this chapter shall be kept by the state treasurer in a separate, non-lapsing, interest bearing account. Interest earned on moneys deposited in the account shall be deposited into the account. The moneys in the account shall be used by the department for the protection of the health and property of residents of facilities licensed under this chapter.