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RSA 262:13 · Possession of Master Keys

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
262 · ANTITHEFT LAWS, OFFENSES, PENALTIES, HABITUAL OFFENDERS, ARREST OF NONRESIDENTS AND ABANDONED VEHICLES
Status
current
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262:13 Possession of Master Keys. – No person shall have in his possession a motor vehicle master key except for the following:

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Motor vehicle dealers registered under RSA 261:104.

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Garage mechanics, parking lot attendants or others engaged in the business of repairing, storing or maintaining physical security over motor vehicles.

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III.

Law enforcement officers.

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Locksmiths, key makers or other persons engaged in the business of designing, making, altering, duplicating or repairing locks or keys.

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A common or contract carrier when such keys are for use incidental to the conduct of its business.

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Officers or employees of any automobile club or association if such keys are for use in connection with the activities of such club or association.

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Employees of any governmental agency if such keys are for use in connection with the activities of such agency. Source. RSA 263:82-b. 1967, 222:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

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Source note

Source. RSA 263:82-b. 1967, 222:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

Source history

  • 1967, 222:1
  • 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982
  • RSA 263:82-b

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    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a

  • 2026 HB1492-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a

  • 2026 SB617 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a