increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.
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Signed by Governor
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Higher notice fees for unlicensed dog owners
New Hampshire raises the service fees towns and cities can charge for civil forfeiture notices about unlicensed dogs. For mailed notices, the fee can reach the U.S. Postal Service certified mail rate with return receipt. For notices delivered by hand or left at the owner's home, the limit is $10. Owners can owe this fee in addition to the civil forfeiture penalty. The change takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
John Sellers
Republican • House
Timothy A. Soucy
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2025; Chapter 7; eff.7/7/2025
5/8/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 163
4/30/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/17/2025); SJ 11
4/29/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
3/26/2025SenateHearing: 03/25/2025, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am; SC 14
3/19/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
3/12/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0036h: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 6
2/6/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0036h: AA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 6
2/6/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0036h 01/23/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 10 P. 4
1/28/2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2025 01:40 pm LOB 301-303
1/15/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
1/8/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 2 P. 5
12/23/2024House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/29/2025
Introduced
12/23/2024
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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