When the owner does not reside or live within the state, or the resident owner is temporarily residing outside of the state, damages may be paid or tendered to him in person or by check of the town sent by registered mail to his last known address.
RSA 231:18
1945, 188:1, part 5:15. 1949, 182:5. RSA 234:15. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.