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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A: § 130-A:16

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireLead-Based Paint

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A: § 130-A:16
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each day that a violation exists. When lead hazard reduction has been ordered, the period of violation shall be calculated from the last date for reduction stated in the order issued under RSA 130-A:7 or in any extension of the order.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:16, any individual or entity that fails to comply with the requirements of RSA Chapter 130-A — New Hampshire's lead paint hazard law — commits a misdemeanor offense for every single day the violation continues. When a lead hazard reduction order has been issued, the clock for calculating the duration of the violation starts from the deadline specified in that order or any approved extension, rather than from the date the violation was first identified.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to RSA Chapter 130-A should be aware that § 130-A:16 makes non-compliance a daily misdemeanor, meaning each day a lead hazard remains unaddressed after an ordered deadline can constitute a separate criminal offense. Compliant operators generally track the specific deadlines set in any lead hazard reduction order issued under RSA 130-A:7, complete required remediation work before those deadlines, and document completion thoroughly. Seeking extensions through proper channels before a deadline passes — rather than after — is a practice commonly associated with maintaining compliance under this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 130-A:16, tenants living in properties subject to New Hampshire's lead hazard law should know that a landlord's failure to comply with a lead hazard reduction order is treated as a criminal misdemeanor that accumulates daily from the order's deadline. If a tenant believes a landlord has not met a court- or agency-ordered lead hazard reduction deadline under RSA 130-A:7, they may consider contacting the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available reporting and enforcement options. Tenants may also explore whether a documented violation under § 130-A:16 is relevant to any housing or habitability proceeding they are involved in.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 20, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

Effective Timeline

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:7

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:11
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:7
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:7
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:8-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:17
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:6
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:7
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:8-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:7
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:8-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:5

Related Rules

§ 127H
Repealed, 1992, 407, Sec. 9
§ 127M
Repealed, 1975, 615
§ 190
Program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of lead poisoning; lead poisoning control director; advisory committee

Source Information

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