New Hampshire Statutes

§ 21-M:5 — Duties of the Attorney General

New Hampshire § 21-M:5
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Title ITHE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
Ch. 21-MDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21-M:5 (2026).

Text

In addition to the powers, duties and functions otherwise vested by law, including RSA 7, in the attorney general, he shall: I. Represent the public interest in the administration of the department of justice and be responsible to the governor, the general court, and the public for such administration. II. Exercise all of the powers and duties vested in commissioners by RSA 21-G. III. Have the authority to establish a unit within his office to provide for internal department administrative functions, which functions shall include:

(a)Accounting, purchasing, and budget control procedures;
(b)Personnel management;
(c)Property, contracts, and grants management;
(d)Data processing and statistical analysis as provided for by RSA 7:40;
(e)Assisting the attorney general with short and long r

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Legislative History

1985, 300:1. 1992, 289:29. 2007, 324:10, eff. Sept. 14, 2007. 2012, 247:13, eff. Aug. 17, 2012.

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