New Hampshire Administrative Code

The authority shall evaluate each request for a reservation, assignment or allocation of bond limit against the factors listed in Bfa 505.01. The authority shall not directly compare bond issues that come before it at the same time, except where the total amount of bond limit sou…

After the authority has reserved, assigned, or allocated bond limit to all private activity bonds to be issued in that calendar year, the authority shall carry forward unused bond limit under Section 146 of the Code. In determining which types of bonds shall receive a CARRY FORWA…

The purpose of these rules is to establish the procedures under which the New Hampshire state board of fire control shall operate. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 101.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"Board" means the New Hampshire state board of fire control established as the state advisory board of fire control in RSA 153:2 and also known as the board of fire control in 153:5, I. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 102.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014,…

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the New Hampshire department of safety. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 102.02 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"Department" means the New Hampshire department of safety. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 102.03 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"Person" means an individual, natural person. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 102.04 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"State fire marshal" means the state fire marshal of the state of New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 102.05 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 153:2, the board shall consist of 11 members, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, for a term specified by law. (b) One member shall be designated chair by the governor. (c) The board shall elect a vice-chair at its annual mee…

(a) The responsibilities of the board include: (1) Adopting jointly with the state fire marshal, and with the approval of the commissioner, pursuant to RSA 153:5, I, amendments to the state fire code described in RSA 153:1, VI-a; (2) Adopting rules pursuant to RSA 541-Arelative t…

(a) All requests for information shall be directed in writing to the board and mailed to: Board of Fire Control c/o Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305. The board's location is at 110 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, NH. (b) Public records, not otherwise declared…

(a) The board shall meet 4 times per year and at such additional times as shall be called for by the chair or by vote of the board. (b) The board shall hold an annual meeting in March of each year for the purpose of electing a vice-chair. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 105.01 Deriv…

A quorum shall be required to meet for the purpose of discussion, receiving information, conducting a hearing or taking final board actions. A quorum shall be a minimum of 50% of the sitting board members plus one. In the event of a tie vote, the chair shall cast the deciding vot…

(a) The board shall delegate investigatory and other functions within its jurisdiction to committees consisting of one or more board members when such delegations are necessary to perform the board's work more efficiently. (b) Committees shall make recommendations to the board, b…

The purpose of these rules is to specify the process used by the board for acquiring sufficient information to make fair and reasoned decisions on matters within its statutory jurisdiction. The intent of the board is to establish a uniform procedure, through RSA 541-A, to acquire…

"Data" means all information other than argument, including oral or written descriptions, reports, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, audio or video recordings, computer programs or computer printouts. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 202.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Fil…

"File" means to place a document in the actual possession of the board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 202.02 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"Presiding officer" means the board member or other individual to whom the board has delegated authority to preside over a proceeding. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 202.03 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

"State fire marshal" means the state fire marshal of the State of New Hampshire, or his/her designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 202.04 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

Rules that amend the state fire code described in RSA 153:1, VI-a shall be adopted pursuant to RSA 153:5, I, according to the procedure provided in these rules. Rules shall be proposed by petition or on the board's own initiative. The state fire marshal shall have coextensive aut…

(a) Any person may request the board and the state fire marshal to commence a proceeding for the purposes of amending the state fire code described in RSA 153:1, VI-a by completing and filing a petition on Form DSFM 140 (rev. 8/13). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 203.02 Derived Fro…

(a) If the board and the state fire marshal determine that any petition does not provide all of the information required by Form DSFM 140, they shall immediately notify the petitioner in writing of the specific deficiencies. (b) Upon receipt of a complete petition, the board and …

(a) Upon receipt of a complete petition, the board and the state fire marshal shall take public comment at the board's next regularly scheduled meeting. (b) If a petition is sent to the next scheduled meeting, the board and the state fire marshal shall grant the petition, after r…

(a) Unless otherwise specified, all time periods referenced in this chapter shall be calendar days. (b) Computation of any period of time referred to in these rules shall begin with the day after the action which sets the time period in motion, and shall include the last day of t…

(a) Petitions for rulemaking shall be in writing. (b) The petitioner shall state the reason(s) for the proposed rule. (c) The petitioner shall include his/her name, address and telephone number. (d) Petitions shall be sent to the board at: Board of Fire Control c/o Department of …

(a) The board shall request additional information from the petitioner if such additional information is required to reach a decision. (b) The board shall deny the petition for rulemaking when the adoption, amendment or repeal of such rule results in: (1) A rule which is not with…

This part shall apply to rulemaking hearings required pursuant to RSA 541-A:11. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 206.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/25/2014.

The board shall cause to be published in the New Hampshire Rulemaking Register a notice of its intent to hold a rulemaking hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A:6. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 206.02 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effecti…

(a) The hearing shall be presided over by the chairperson of the board or his or her designee. (b) The chairperson or designee shall: (1) Determine whether a quorum of the board is present for the hearing; (2) Call the hearing to order; (3) Cause a recording of the hearing to be …

(a) Any individual who wishes to testify at the hearing shall provide his or her full name on a speakers list furnished by the board. (b) Individuals shall be called to testify in the order in which they signed up. (c) Before adjourning the public hearing and after all individual…

(a) The chairperson or designee shall postpone a hearing to a later date, time or place in the event of: (1) Inclement weather; (2) A lack of a quorum; or (3) Determination by the board that postponement of the hearing shall facilitate greater participation by the public. (b) The…

Individuals may submit written or electronic comments to the board on proposed rulemaking actions any time from the time notice has been published until the end of the written comment period as set forth in the notice of rulemaking. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 206.06 Derived Fro…

(a) All hearings shall be recorded. (b) A written request for a copy of the recording may be sent to: Board of Fire Control c/o Department of Safety Commissioner's Office 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305. (c) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:4, a person requesting a copy of the recording sha…

(a) Individuals petitioning for a declaratory ruling, as defined by RSA 541-A:1, V, shall submit the following information to the board in writing: (1) The specific statute, rule, or order whose applicability is being questioned; (2) The interest of the petitioner; (3) The activi…

The board shall review the declaratory ruling petition at the meeting following receipt of the petition, unless the petition is received less than one week before the next scheduled meeting, in which case the board shall consider the petition at its next meeting. Notes N.H. Admin…

(a) The board shall act on the petition as follows: (1) Issue a written declaratory ruling within 30 days of the meeting at which the petition was considered; (2) Reject the declaratory ruling petition if it is inadequate or beyond the scope of the board's authority as specified …

(a) Unless otherwise specifically stated elsewhere in the law or rules, all records and documents received by the board shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 208.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A,…

(a) Within 30 days after the adoption of a rule, any interested person may request the board to issue a statement explaining the following: (1) The principle reason(s) for and against the adoption of a rule in its final form; or (2) Reasons why the board overruled arguments and c…

(a) Any adjudicative proceedings brought before the board for resolution shall be conducted as required by law, in accordance with the Jus 800 rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Bfc 210.01 Derived From Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10553-A, Effective 3/2…

"Amateur" means a person who has never competed in a fighting sport in exchange for a fee or a money prize. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.01 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

"Commission" means the New Hampshire boxing and wrestling commission. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.02 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

" Competition" means an exhibition or event that is open to the general public. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.03 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

"Fighting sports" means professional boxing, and amateur and professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or any other form of amateur or professional sport combat in which blows are struck that reasonably may be expected to inflict injury, as defined in RSA 285:1, III…

"MMA" means mixed martial arts. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.05 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

"Professional" means a person who has competed in a fighting sport in exchange for a fee or a money prize. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.06 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

"Promoter" means any person, club, association or corporation sponsoring a boxing bout or wrestling exhibition, as defined in RSA 285:1, II. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 101.07 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6256, eff 5-25-96; ss by #10482, eff 12-5-13

The boxing and wrestling commission is authorized by RSA 285 to regulate professional fighting sports in New Hampshire. The commission also regulates amateur fighting sports, except those conducted by a school, college or university. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 102.01 #4420, eff…