RSA 282-A:42 Definitions.

The following terms used in this subdivision shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
I.
Certifying Officer. "Certifying officer" shall mean the commissioner or his representative authorized to make determinations on claims.
II.
Claim. A "claim" shall mean:
(a) Initial Claim. The first filing for benefits within a benefit year or the first claim for benefits immediately following any 7-day period for which the claimant did not file for benefits or with respect to which the claimant did not or will not receive any benefits. Such 7-day period need not be a 7-consecutive-day period.
(b) The application for either total or partial unemployment compensation benefits for any 7-consecutive-day period. Said period