New Hampshire Administrative Code

Agr 402 thru Agr 405 shall not apply to a person who feeds exclusively his or her own household garbage to swine which are raised for his or her own use. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 406.01 Derived from Volume XLII Number 49, Filed December 8, 2022, Proposed by #13481, Effective …

(a) The purpose of the Capital Improvement Program Grant Fund is to assist fairs with capital projects that make health and safety improvements to agricultural fairgrounds or fair facilities in order to benefit participants and the fair-going public. (b) The intent is to advance,…

Only the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall approve applications and authorize disbursement from the fund, pursuant to RSA 425:19-a through RSA 425:19-f and these rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 4001.02 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 14, 2023, Proposed …

(a) "Commissioner" means "commissioner" as defined in RSA 425:19-aa, I, namely "the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food." (b) "Department" means "department" as defined in RSA 425:19-aa, II, namely "the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets…

(a) The fair applicant shall: (1) Be a non-profit association located in New Hampshire; (2) Be a full member in good standing with the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions; (3) Annually hold events that offer contests or exhibits of 4-H members and clubs, Future Far…

The applicant shall submit the application by October 1st for the calendar year. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 4003.02 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 14, 2023, Proposed by #13816, Effective 12/1/2023, Expires 12/1/2033.

The applicant shall mail a completed application and all attachments, in accordance with the deadlines established in Agr 4003.02 to: Department of Agriculture, Markets, & Food Office of the Commissioner PO Box 2042, Concord, NH, 03302 -2042. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 4003.03 …

(a) Any eligible fair under Agr 4003.01 wishing to obtain a Capital Improvement Program Grant shall apply for a grant by submitting the following applicant information in writing to the department:(1) Name and location of the fair; (2) Attestation that the fair is a non-profit in…

(a) The applicant's authorized representative shall sign and date the application. (b) The signature shall constitute certification that:(1) The information provided is true, complete, and not misleading to the knowledge and belief of the signer; and (2) The signer understands th…

(a) The department shall determine the application is eligible if:(1) The application is complete and signed; (2) The applicant is an eligible entity, unless the fair received a waiver under Agr 4003.01(b); and (3) The proposed project is within the scope of projects identified i…

(a) The department shall notify the applicant in writing of its eligibility determination within 30 days. (b) If the department determines that the applicant's project is not eligible, the notice sent pursuant to (a) above, shall specify the reasons(s) for the determination and i…

The grant agreement shall contain the following provisions: (a) The amount of funds being provided; (b) A description of the project; (c) Grantee authorization to allow the department to inspect the capital improvement grant project from the time of the application and throughout…

Any funds granted to the fair remaining after completion of the project shall be returned to the commissioner. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 4005.02 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 14, 2023, Proposed by #13816, Effective 12/1/2023, Expires 12/1/2033.

(a) The grantee shall use the calendar year as its fiscal year for keeping the books, records, and reports relative to the use of grant funds. (b) Failure to keep financial records shall be considered sufficient cause for the department to withhold distribution of funds. Notes N.…

If the grantee is found out of compliance with the provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of New Hampshire general obligation bonds issued most close…

This rule implements the animal records database created by RSA 437:8-a, which directs the department of agriculture, markets, and food to establish and contract with a third party for the implementation and operation of an electronic system to facilitate the handling of animal r…

(a) "Commissioner" means "commissioner" as defined in RSA 437:1. (b) "Department" means the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets, and food. (c) "Transfer" means "transfer" as defined in RSA 437:1, V. (d) "Official certificate of transfer" means "official certificate o…

(a) An official certificate of transfer shall be created for each individual dog, cat, or ferret being transferred from one owner to another within the state animal records database by a New Hampshire licensed veterinarian or submitted by other means pursuant to an electronic fil…

(a) The department shall perform data checks to ensure that the required transfer monitoring information submitted is accurate, complete, and timely. (b) The department shall notify the veterinarian: (1) When the veterinarian fails to submit the required official transfer certifi…

(a) Veterinarians that are unable to submit information electronically shall request an electronic filing waiver from the commissioner. (b) A waiver request submitted pursuant to (a) above shall:(1) Demonstrate the basis for an exemption from the requirement of electronic submiss…

(a) Veterinarians that are unable to submit required information within the required timeframe may request from the commissioner an extension of the timeframe by telephone or email and confirmed by email from the commissioner. (b) The commissioner shall allow an extension for as …

(a) The department shall collect and monitor all animal records information required by RSA 437:8-a through software provided by the program vendor. (b) The department shall review and evaluate the collected information for errors or completeness. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 410…

(a) The department shall notify veterinarians when there are errors or incompleteness in the information filed. (b) The department may use and release information and reports from the database for program analysis and evaluation, statistical analysis, public research, public poli…

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the requirements for subscribing to, and advertising in, the Weekly Market Bulletin. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 501.01 (See Revision Note at part heading for Agr 501) #6039, eff 7-1-95; ss by #6674, eff 3-1-98, EXPIRED: 3-1-06 New. #9…

In this chapter the following terms shall have the following definitions: (a) "Agriculture" means "agriculture" as defined in RSA 21:34-a, II; (b) "Bulletin" means the "Weekly Market Bulletin", an agricultural news weekly published by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, …

(a) A subscription to the bulletin shall be:(1) For one year or for a maximum of 2 years; and (2) For full-year periods only and not for a part of a year, beginning with the Wednesday issue one week after the department's receipt of the subscription order. (b) The price of an ann…

The department shall accept information for advertising in the bulletin which is about: (a) The agricultural items and services described in Agr 503.03; and (b) Coming agricultural events, excluding: (1) Horse shows; (2) Trail rides; (3) Old home days; (4) Foliage tours; and (5) …

(a) The department shall accept advertising information for any type of advertisement described in Agr 503.01 and Agr 503.03 only from New Hampshire residents who are current subscribers to the bulletin. (b) The department shall accept advertising information pertaining to their …

(a) The following agricultural products, items and services shall be accepted for advertising in the bulletin: (1) Farm products, including: a. Fruits and berries; b. Vegetables; c. Hay and grain; d. Straw and bedding; e. Silage; f. Trees and greens; g. Nursery stock, seeds and p…

(a) There shall be no charge for the submission of information for advertisement in the bulletin. (b) Persons and entities wishing to advertise agricultural items and services in the bulletin shall submit the following information:(1) A description of the agricultural item or ser…

(a) Information submitted to the department for bulletin advertising shall be published in a single issue of the bulletin, but the same information may be re-submitted for advertisement in a later non-consecutive issue. (b) A single advertiser shall be limited to 80 words of adve…

(a) If advertising information is received by the department before 4 PM on Thursday, the department will make every effort to include it in the following week's bulletin. (b) The department shall edit and organize for clarity and efficiency all advertising information submitted.…

The information submitted about raw milk and raw milk products shall include the license number authorizing the sale of raw milk and raw milk products issued by the department of health and human services. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.07 #9616, eff 12-22-09

The information submitted about apples and potatoes shall include: (a) The variety, if known; and (b) The USDA grade, if known. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.08 #9616, eff 12-22-09

The information submitted about eggs shall include the USDA size classification, if known. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.09 #9616, eff 12-22-09

(a) The information submitted about maple syrup shall include the New Hampshire grade, if known. (b) The information submitted about maple flavored products shall comply with RSA 429:16, II and III. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.10 #9616, eff 12-22-09

(a) The information submitted about honey and honey products shall include the USDA grade, if known. (b) The information submitted about honey flavored products shall comply with RSA 429:22, II. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.11 #9616, eff 12-22-09

The information submitted about meat and meat products shall include the plant number of the plant where the product was processed and passed inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 503.12 #9616, eff 12-22-09

The information submitted about non-water-fowl poultry shall include the following: (a) For poultry under 20 weeks of age, a photocopy of a veterinary certificate attesting that the birds are from pullorum-free stock; and (b) For poultry 20 weeks of age or older, a veterinary cer…

(a) The information submitted about working farm dogs offered for sale shall include:(1) In the case of a dog a year old or older:a. Written certification by the owner that the dog is capable of herding and yarding livestock; b. A description of the dog's skills at herding and ya…

The information submitted about farm land and real estate offered for sale shall be on a completed department-issued form: (a) Bearing the notarized signature of the property owner; and (b) Including the following:(1) A description of the property to be advertised; and (2) A stat…

The information submitted about computerized agricultural equipment and software designed for agricultural purposes shall include a description of the equipment or of the capabilities of the software sufficiently detailed to show how the equipment or the software facilitates farm…

The information submitted about nursery stock for sale shall include: (a) The division of plant and industry nursery license number; or (b) A statement that the plant material for sale was inspected by a plant industry division inspector on a specified date and found free of inju…

"Act" means RSA 432:18 et seq., pertaining to the acquisition of agricultural land development rights, as amended. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 701.01 #1601, eff 7/1/1980; ss by #2237, eff 1/1/1983; ss by #2887, eff 10/22/1984; ss by #4098, eff 7/22/1986, EXPIRED: 7/22/1992; #746…

"Agricultural land development rights" means "agricultural land development rights" as defined in RSA 432:18, I. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 701.02 #1601, eff 7/1/1980; ss by #2237, eff 1/1/1983; ss by #2887, eff 10/22/1984; ss by #4098, eff 7/22/1986, EXPIRED: 7/22/1992; #7463,…

"Agricultural preservation restriction" means "agricultural preservation restriction" as defined in RSA 432:18, II. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 701.03 #1601, eff 7/1/1980; ss by # 2237, eff 1/1/1983; ss by #2887, eff 10/22/1984; ss by #4098, eff 7/22/1986, EXPIRED: 7/22/1992; #7…

"Agricultural use" means "agricultural use" as defined in RSA 432:18, III. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 701.04 #1601, eff 7/1/1980; ss by # 2237, eff 1/1/1983; ss by #2887, eff 10/22/1984; ss by #4098, eff 7/22/1986, EXPIRED: 7/22/1992; #7463, eff 3/21/2001, EXPIRED: 3/21/2009. A…