New Hampshire § 399-A:6 License Denial;  Abandonment

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 399-A:6 — License Denial; Abandonment

New Hampshire § 399-A:6

Title XXXVIPAWNBROKERS AND MONEYLENDERS

Ch. 399-AREGULATION OF SMALL LOANS, TITLE LOANS, AND PAYDAY LOANS

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 399-A:6 (2026).

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I. If the commissioner determines that an applicant fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall notify the applicant of that determination in writing immediately. II. The commissioner may deny a license application if it is in the public interest and the applicant or the applicant's principal:

(a)Has filed an application for licensing which was incomplete in any material respect;

(b)Is the subject of an order entered within the past 5 years by this state, any other state, or federal regulator denying, suspending, or revoking a license or registration;

(c)Is permanently, preliminarily, or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving any aspect of lending or collection activities; (d

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I. If the commissioner determines that an applicant fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall notify the applicant of that determination in writing immediately.
II. The commissioner may deny a license application if it is in the public interest and the applicant or the applicant's principal:
(a) Has filed an application for licensing which was incomplete in any material respect;
(b) Is the subject of an order entered within the past 5 years by this state, any other state, or federal regulator denying, suspending, or revoking a license or registration;
(c) Is permanently, preliminarily, or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving any aspect of lending or collection activities;
(d) Is not qualified on the basis of such factors as experience, knowledge, and financial integrity; or
(e) Should not be licensed for other good cause shown.
III. Applicants may appeal a license denial in accordance with RSA 541-A and rules of the commissioner.
IV. Applicants may petition the banking department for a rehearing in accordance with RSA 541 if the decision in an appeal conducted pursuant to paragraph II affirms a denial of a license application.
V. The commissioner may deem abandoned and withdraw any application for licensure made pursuant to this chapter if the applicant fails to respond in writing within 180 calendar days to a written request from the commissioner requesting a response. Such request shall be sent via certified mail to the last known address of the applicant that is on file with the commissioner.