New Hampshire § 437:10 Penalty

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 437:10 — Penalty

New Hampshire § 437:10

Title XLAGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Ch. 437SALE OF PETS AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS

SubdivisionTransfer of Animals and Birds

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 437:10 (2026).

Text

I.Any person who transfers ownership of a live dog, cat, or ferret without an official certificate of transfer or any pet vendor who transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in this state without having a license to do so as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

II.In addition to the penalty under paragraph I, any pet vendor who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rule adopted under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

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I. Any person who transfers ownership of a live dog, cat, or ferret without an official certificate of transfer or any pet vendor who transfers live animals or birds customarily used as household pets in this state without having a license to do so as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
II. In addition to the penalty under paragraph I, any pet vendor who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or rule adopted under it may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner, not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.