§ 438:26-a — Grocery Stores; Prices

I. In this section, the term "grocery store" means any establishment or section of an establishment where food and food products are offered to the consumer and intended for off-premise consumption. The term includes delicatessens that offer prepared food in bulk quantities only. The term does not include establishments which handle only prepackaged, non-potentially hazardous foods; roadside markets that offer only fresh fruits and fresh vegetables for sale; food service establishments; or food beverage vending machines.
II. Any person who offers items for sale in a grocery store shall mark clearly upon the package of each item sold in packaged form the price of such item, or shall place under the shelf containing the item a uniform shelf tag, or a larger sign indicating item price.
III. A uniform shelf tag shall include:
(a) The regular price of each individual item. The price numbers shall be at least 7/16 of an inch in height;
(b) The unit price; and
(c) The name of the item or a description of the item.
IV. The following items shall not require individual prices:
(a) Cold beverages.
(b) Snack items packaged in individual sizes and designed for immediate consumption.
V. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, regarding:
(a) The pricing of items by grocery stores under this section.
(b) The definition of snack items excepted from the requirements of this section under subparagraph IV(b).

Legislative History

1990, 120:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.