RSA 676:1 · Method of Adopting Rules of Procedure

Source history

• 1983, 447:1
• 1989, 266:29
• 2010, 270:2, eff. July 6, 2010

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Bill relationships

• 2026 HB1618 repeal · effective 2027-01-01

  s service facility[, as defined in RSA 12-K:2]. 6 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 12-K, relative to the deployment of personal wireless service facilities. II. RSA 676:13, relative to building permits for person wireless service facilities. 7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2644 12/9/25 HB 1618-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT pr

• 2026 HB1618-FN repeal · effective 2027-01-01

  s service facility[, as defined in RSA 12-K:2]. 6 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 12-K, relative to the deployment of personal wireless service facilities. II. RSA 676:13, relative to building permits for person wireless service facilities. 7 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2644 12/9/25 HB 1618-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT pr

• 2026 HB1654 amend

  enate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraph; Planning and Zoning; Building Permits; Building Permits to be Withheld in Certain Cases. Amend RSA 676:12 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph: VII. The building inspector may be authorized by the local legislative body to not issue a building or occupancy permit under this section without any and a

• 2026 HB1759 reference

  ll be [advisory and non-binding] binding, and may not be requested by persons other than board members, except as provided by local ordinance or by a procedural rule adopted under RSA 676:1. 2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. HELPFUL LINKS Redistricting Information Ethics Committee Statutory/Study Committees Voting Records Past Member Legislation Driving Directions

• 2026 HB244 amend · effective 2026-07-01

  e Takes Precedence. Amend RSA 676:14 section heading to read as follows: 676:14 Determination of Which Local Land Use Ordinance Takes Precedence. 57 Injunctive Relief. Amend RSA 676:15 to read as follows: 676:15 Injunctive Relief. In case any building or structure or part thereof is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, altered, or reconstructed, or any land is or is proposed to be used in vio

• 2026 HB244 amend · effective 2026-07-01

  include [a building inspector,] the board of selectmen[,] or other official or board with such responsibility. 56 Determination of Which Local Ordinance Takes Precedence. Amend RSA 676:14 section heading to read as follows: 676:14 Determination of Which Local Land Use Ordinance Takes Precedence. 57 Injunctive Relief. Amend RSA 676:15 to read as follows: 676:15 Injunctive Relief. In case any build

• 2026 HB244 related · effective 2026-07-01

  ition of zoning ordinance or building code. IV. RSA 674:34, relative to powers of building code board of appeals. V. RSA 674:52-a, relative to ordering building vacated. VI. RSA 676:11, relative to building permits required. VII. RSA 676:13, relative to building permit restrictions. 64 Effective Date. This act shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026. HELPFUL LINKS Redistricting Informat

• 2026 HB244 related · effective 2026-07-01

  34, relative to powers of building code board of appeals. V. RSA 674:52-a, relative to ordering building vacated. VI. RSA 676:11, relative to building permits required. VII. RSA 676:13, relative to building permit restrictions. 64 Effective Date. This act shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026. HELPFUL LINKS Redistricting Information Ethics Committee Statutory/Study Committees Voting Rec

• 2026 HB244 amend · effective 2026-07-01

  inistrator or land use board acting under the authority of this title, subject to the following: 61 Local Land Use Citations; Pleas by Mail. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 676:17-b, and RSA 676:17-b, I to read as follows: 676:17-b Local Land Use Citations; Pleas by Mail. A [building inspector or other] local official with authority to prosecute an offense within the scope of RSA 676:17, and who

• 2026 HB244 amend · effective 2026-07-01

  nalty provided in subparagraph I(b) of this section. The provisions of this section shall supersede any inconsistent local penalty provision. 60 Cease and Desist Orders. Amend RSA 676:17-a introductory paragraph to read as follows: 676:17-a Cease and Desist Orders. The [building inspector,] code enforcement officer, zoning administrator or other official designated as an enforcement authority by ordina

• 2026 HB244 amend · effective 2026-07-01

  ate action or proceeding to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such unlawful erection, construction, alteration, or reconstruction. 58 Fines and Penalties; Second Offense. Amend RSA 676:17, I through III to read as follows: I. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this title, or any local ordinance[, code,] or regulation adopted under this title, or any provision or specification of any appli

• 2026 SB508 amend

  hwith transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. 2 New Section; Stamping and Acceptance of Revised Plans. Amend RSA 676 by inserting after section 5 the following new section: 676:5-a Stamping and Acceptance of Revised Plans. I. Each city, town, or municipality shall stamp and accept revised plans submitted by an applicant within 10 b

Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA

• 2022-0098, Town of Conway v. Scott Kudrick Supreme Court opinion · May 2, 2023
• 2020-0316, Town of Lincoln v. Joseph Chenard Supreme Court opinion · January 19, 2022
• 2020-0034, New Hampshire Alpha of SAE Trust v. Town of Hanover Supreme Court opinion · May 25, 2021
• 2019-0354, Theresa A. Ladue v. Pla-Fit Health, LLC Supreme Court opinion · October 30, 2020
• 2017-0536, David F. Dietz & a. v. Town of Tuftonboro Supreme Court opinion · January 8, 2019
• 2015-0218, Appeal of Thomas Phillips Supreme Court opinion · June 28, 2016
• 2014-0063, Town of Bartlett v. Edward C. Furlong, III d/b/a Lil’ Man Snowmobile Rentals Supreme Court opinion · September 22, 2015
• 2012-039, Town of Newbury v. Steven P. Landrigan & a. Supreme Court opinion · August 21, 2013
• 2011-776, Town of Carroll v. William Rines Supreme Court opinion · January 30, 2013
• 2010-559, Town of Barrington v. Richard Townsend Supreme Court opinion · October 16, 2012
• 2011-085, Town of Atkinson v. Malborn Realty Trust & a. Supreme Court opinion · August 17, 2012
• 2009-099, Janet and Peter Saunders v. Town of Kingston Supreme Court opinion · July 23, 2010