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RSA 277:36 · Penalties; Stop Work Order

Title: XXIII: LABOR
Chapter: 277 · SAFETY AND HEALTH OF EMPLOYEES
Status: current
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277:36 Penalties; Stop Work Order. –

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Any employer who does not comply with any lawful order or rule made under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.

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Any person who willfully violates RSA 277:12 shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.

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In case of imminent danger in any place of employment, the commissioner shall direct that work in the area of endangerment cease until the danger is abated. No employee shall suffer loss of wages, salary, seniority, fringe benefit or other benefit as a result of the commissioner's order. Source. 1917, 183:13. PL 177:32. RL 215:32. RSA 277:36. 1973, 529:56. 1985, 243:5, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

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Source. 1917, 183:13. PL 177:32. RL 215:32. RSA 277:36. 1973, 529:56. 1985, 243:5, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

Source history

1917, 183:13. PL 177:32. RL 215:32. RSA 277:36
1973, 529:56
1985, 243:5, eff. Jan. 1, 1986

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Bill relationships

2026 HB1072 related
of RSA 276-A:4, I, relative to the prohibition against youth being employed or permitted to work in any hazardous occupation. (g) The commissioner is enforcing the provisions of RSA 277, relative to public workplace safety. (h) The owner or owner’s representative has had an opportunity to review the notice document required by paragraph I and has provided written consent to waive the 30 day deadline.
2026 HB303 reference
es it is unlikely that the bill will have significant impact on revenues at the state, county or local level. It is possible that some employers would violate the new standards resulting in civil penalty under RSA 277. Such an increase in revenue cannot be credibly quantified at this time. It is assumed that any fiscal impact would occur after FY 2025. AGENCIES CONTACTED: Department of Labor
2026 HB303-FN add
ll make available such record of annual review to any interested party on request. (c) The commissioner shall make recommendation to the legislature for statutory amendment to RSA 277 when such amendment is identified as necessary following annual review of standards. 3 Additional Staffing Requirement. The labor commissioner may establish up to 6 additional full-time, classified labor inspector