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RSA 265-A:43 · Possession of Drugs

265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. – Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog in violation of the provisions of RSA 318-B shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and his or her license shall be revoked or his or her right to drive denied for a period of 60 days and at the discretion of the court for a period not to exceed 2 years. This section shall not apply to the possession of marijuana or hashish as provided in RSA 318-B:2-c, or a personal-use amount of a regulated marijuana-infused product as defined in RSA 318-B:2-c, I(b). Source. 2006, 260:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. 2017, 248:7, eff. Sept. 16, 2017.

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Source. 2006, 260:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. 2017, 248:7, eff. Sept. 16, 2017.

Source history

  • 2006, 260:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
  • 2017, 248:7, eff. Sept. 16, 2017

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  • 2026 HB1235 amend

    ny premises or vehicle where he or she knows a controlled drug or its analog, other than marijuana, is illegally kept or deposited; 5 Motor Vehicles; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog in

  • 2026 HB1235 reference

    or arrest for a different offense. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement agency from investigating or charging a person for a violation of RSA 265-A. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from taking into custody any minor who is found violating paragraph III or IV. (d) Any person under 21 years of age in possession of a

  • 2026 HB1235-FN amend

    ny premises or vehicle where he or she knows a controlled drug or its analog, other than marijuana, is illegally kept or deposited; 5 Motor Vehicles; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog in

  • 2026 HB1235-FN reference

    or arrest for a different offense. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement agency from investigating or charging a person for a violation of RSA 265-A. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from taking into custody any minor who is found violating paragraph III or IV. (d) Any person under 21 years of age in possession of a

  • 2026 HB1486 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    any insured solely because a spouse, household member, or relative by marriage has had their license suspended or revoked, or has been convicted of driving while intoxicated under RSA 265-A. II. No insurer shall require an insured to obtain a higher level of coverage, file proof of financial responsibility, or purchase any rider, endorsement, or policy solely because of the license status or driving rec

  • 2026 HB186 reference

    r does not have lawful grounds for arrest for a different offense. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement agency from investigating or charging a person for a violation of RSA 265-A. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as forbidding any police officer from taking into custody any minor who is found violating paragraph II[,] or III[, or IV]. (d) Any person under 21 years of age

  • 2026 HB186 amend

    vailable to the public. A law enforcement agency may update the data annually and may make this data available on the agency's public Internet website. 13 Alcohol or Drug Impairment; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug a

  • 2026 HB186-FN-A amend

    orcement agency may update the data annually and may make this data available on the agency's public Internet website. 13 Alcohol or Drug Impairment; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog i

  • 2026 HB186-FN-A reference

    8-F:21 Driving; Minors; and Control of Property. I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor pursuant to RSA 265-A, nor shall this section prevent the state from enacting and imposing penalties for driving under the influence of or while impaired by cannabis. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the transfer of

  • 2026 SB651 amend

    l not be deemed a prior offense, except as provided in RSA 318-B:2-c, [V(a)] IV(a). 16 Alcohol or Drug Impairment; Other Alcohol and Drug Offenses; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog

  • 2026 SB651 reference

    8-F:17 Driving; Minors; and Control of Property. I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor pursuant to RSA 265-A, nor shall this section prevent the state from enacting and imposing penalties for driving under the influence of or while impaired by cannabis. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the transfer of

  • 2026 SB651-FN-A amend

    l not be deemed a prior offense, except as provided in RSA 318-B:2-c, [V(a)] IV(a). 16 Alcohol or Drug Impairment; Other Alcohol and Drug Offenses; Possession of Drugs. Amend RSA 265-A:43 to read as follows: 265-A:43 Possession of Drugs. Any person who drives on any way a vehicle while knowingly having in his or her possession or in any part of the vehicle a controlled drug or controlled drug analog

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