New Hampshire § 246:31 By Landowner

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 246:31 — By Landowner

New Hampshire § 246:31

Title XXTRANSPORTATION

Ch. 246CROSSINGS, STATIONS, FENCES, CATTLE GUARDS, BRIDGES, BRIDGE GUARDS

SubdivisionFences and Cattle Guards

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 246:31 (2026).

Text

If any railroad shall neglect to erect or maintain fences, as provided in RSA 246:30, the owner of adjoining land may give notice thereof to any agent of the railroad; and, if the fence is not erected or made sufficient within 20 days, such owner may build or repair it and recover of the railroad twice the expense of so doing in an action on the case.

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Legislative History

RS 146:6. CS 150:46. GS 148:2. GL 162:2. PS 159:24. PL 249:40. RL 299:48. 1951, 203:58 par. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1951. RSA 373:31. 2024, 33:4, eff. July 1, 2024. RSA 246:31.