New Hampshire § 277:36 Penalties;  Stop Work Order

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 277:36 — Penalties; Stop Work Order

New Hampshire § 277:36

Title XXIIILABOR

Ch. 277SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES

SubdivisionProsecutions, Penalties, Etc.

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 277:36 (2026).

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I.Any employer who does not comply with any lawful order or rule made under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.

II.Any person who willfully violates RSA 277:12 shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.

III.In case of imminent danger in any place of employment, the commissioner shall direct that work in the area of endangerment cease until the danger is abated. No employee shall suffer loss of wages, salary, seniority, fringe benefit or other benefit as a result of the commissioner's order.

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I. Any employer who does not comply with any lawful order or rule made under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.
II. Any person who willfully violates RSA 277:12 shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.
III. In case of imminent danger in any place of employment, the commissioner shall direct that work in the area of endangerment cease until the danger is abated. No employee shall suffer loss of wages, salary, seniority, fringe benefit or other benefit as a result of the commissioner's order.