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RSA 502-A:11-a · Local Regulation Enforcement

Title
LI: COURTS
Chapter
502-A · DISTRICT COURTS
Status
current
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502-A:11-a Local Regulation Enforcement. –

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I.

The district court shall have concurrent jurisdiction, subject to appeal, of the prosecution of any violation of a local ordinance, code, or regulation properly adopted pursuant to enabling statutes to the extent that such violation, by statute or by local ordinance, code, or regulation:

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(a)

Is characterized as a misdemeanor or violation within the meaning of the criminal code, in which case penalties shall be consistent with RSA 651.

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(b)

Is punishable by a civil penalty, in which case the penalty imposed shall in no event exceed the limits of the district court's civil damages concurrent jurisdiction as set forth in RSA 502-A:14, II.

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(c)

Is enforceable by local authorities through the issuance of a cease and desist order, and district court judgment upon such order, pursuant to RSA 676:17-a.

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II.

This section shall not be construed to diminish the jurisdiction of the superior court to hear and decide matters in which municipalities seek to enforce local ordinances, codes, or regulations through equitable or other relief.

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III.

The jurisdiction conferred by this section shall include the procedure for local land use citations and pleas by mail, as provided by RSA 676:17-b, for any offense encompassed by RSA 676:17, and within the limits of paragraph I of this section. Source. 1988, 19:1. 1991, 328:2, eff. June 28, 1991; 374:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

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Source note

Source. 1988, 19:1. 1991, 328:2, eff. June 28, 1991; 374:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

Source history

  • 1988, 19:1
  • 1991, 328:2, eff. June 28, 1991; 374:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992

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  • 2026 HB244 reference · effective 2026-07-01

    the provisions of this title or any local ordinance, code, or regulation adopted under this title may commence an action under paragraph I either in the district court pursuant to RSA 502-A:11-a, or in the superior court. The prosecuting official in the official's discretion may, prior to or at the time of arraignment, charge the offense as a violation, and in such cases the penalties to be imposed by the court

  • 2026 HB652 amend · effective 2026-01-01

    court shall have the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts [and upon the former judicial branch family division] by RSA 547[,] and RSA 502-A[, and RSA 490-D]. 5 Circuit Court; Circuit Court Locations. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 490-F:4 to read as follows: 490-F:4 Circuit Court Locations. The judicial districts for the district and family d

  • 2026 HB652-FN amend · effective 2026-01-01

    court shall have the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts [and upon the former judicial branch family division] by RSA 547[,] and RSA 502-A[, and RSA 490-D]. 5 Circuit Court; Circuit Court Locations. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 490-F:4 to read as follows: 490-F:4 Circuit Court Locations. The judicial districts for the district and family d

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