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RSA 540:1-c · Penalty

Title: LV: PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
Chapter: 540 · ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS
Status: current
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540:1-c Penalty. – The governing body of a municipality may establish a fine not to exceed $100 for the failure to file a statement designating an agent for service of process as required under RSA 540:1-b. Any such fine may be collected in the same manner as a fine for violation of a municipal ordinance, and shall be for the use of the municipality. Source. 2014, 77:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

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Source. 2014, 77:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

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2014, 77:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015

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