New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) After the conclusion of the hearing, no other evidence or argument shall be allowed into the record, except as allowed pursuant to (b), below. (b) Prior to the conclusion of the hearing a party may request that the record be left open for a specified period of time in which t…

(a) The commission shall, on its own motion or that of any party, order reopening of the record or rehearing where, through accident, mistake or misfortune, justice has not been done and a further hearing would be equitable. (b) If the commission determines that evidence or argum…

(a) Members of the commission shall make a decision only after personally hearing the testimony in the case unless the matter's disposition does not depend on the credibility of any witness and the record provides a reasonable basis for evaluating the testimony. (b) The commissio…

(a) Any party seeking rehearing or reconsideration of a decision by the commission shall file a motion for rehearing or reconsideration within 30 days of the decision. Copies of the motion shall also be delivered or sent to all other parties of record. (b) A motion for rehearing …

These rules shall apply to the conduct of hearings held by the commission to provide information and receive public comment in any matter that is not a contested case as defined by RSA 541-A:1, IV. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 207.01 #10482, eff 12-5-13

A non-adjudicative public hearing shall be held: (a) When proposing to adopt, readopt, amend, or repeal rules; (b) For any matter for which the commission is required by law or by these rules to hold a hearing that is not a contested case; and (c) For any matter for which the law…

Notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing shall be given as follows: (a) For a rulemaking hearing held pursuant to RSA 541-A:(1) By publication in the rulemaking register pursuant to RSA 541-A:6; and (2) By posting a notice of hearing on the commission's website. (b) For…

(a) A record of the hearing shall be kept by tape recording or other method which will provide a verbatim record. (b) Copies of the recording shall be provided to any person upon request and payment of the costs of the tape(s). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 207.04 #10482, eff 12-5…

(a) The presiding officer shall open the hearing by describing in general terms the purpose of the hearing and procedures governing its conduct. (b) If the purpose of the hearing is to provide information to the public, the presiding officer, staff, or such other person as the pr…

(a) Any individual wishing to submit written testimony or exhibit(s) at a non-adjudicative public hearing shall do so to the presiding officer, provided the individual signs and dates such testimony or exhibit(s). (b) Any individual wishing to testify at a non-adjudicative public…

(a) The presiding officer shall close the hearing when he/she determines that no one has further questions or comments that are relevant to the subject of the hearing. (b) For rulemaking hearings, the record shall remain open until the date specified in the rulemaking register. N…

(a) Hearings on proposed rules shall be continued only in accordance with RSA 541-A. (b) At any non-adjudicative public hearing other than a hearing on proposed rules, if anyone requests a continuance and the presiding officer determines that the public will be best served by con…

(a) Each person seeking to arrange an amateur or professional fighting sports competition in New Hampshire shall, at least 60 days before the event, apply for a promoter's permit by completing and submitting the "Application for Promoter's Permit" form. (b) The "Application for P…

(a) Each person seeking to participate in fighting sports competitions in New Hampshire as a professional fighter, manager, referee, judge, cornerman, timekeeper, or scorekeeper shall apply for a license by completing and submitting the "License Application" revised 4/24. (b) The…

(a) Within 72 hours following each competition, the promoter shall: (1) File a report with the OPLC identifying the number of tickets sold in every price category and the amount of gross receipts of paid admissions; and (2) Pay by certified check a tax of 5 percent of the gross r…

A license for a fighter, manager, referee, judge, cornerman, timekeeper, or scorekeeper shall be renewed by re-applying for a license as prescribed in Box 301.02. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 401.01 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED 5-24-94 New. #6257, eff 5-25-96, EXPIRED: 5-25-04 New…

The commission shall undertake misconduct investigations, settlements of misconduct allegations, or disciplinary proceedings, when warranted, in response to information that reasonably suggests that a permittee or licensee has violated any provision of RSA 285 or these rules. Not…

(a) Unless the commission finds that public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action and an immediate suspension of a license or permit, pursuant to RSA 541-A:30, III, the commission shall suspend or revoke a permit or license for good cause, and only after the respon…

(a) Members of the commission and deputy inspectors shall not have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in professional fighting sports regulated by the commission. (b) Members of the commission and deputy inspectors shall be subject to the financial disclosure require…

A promoter sponsoring a fighting sport event in New Hampshire shall not have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any person competing in the fighting sports competition arranged by the promoter. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 501.02 #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED: 5-24-…

(a) All professional boxing competitions shall be conducted in compliance with the Unified Rules of Boxing, https://www.abcboxing.com/unified-rules-boxing/, approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions on August 25, 2001, and amended August 2, 2002, July 3, 2008 and July 24,…

(a) All amateur boxing competitions shall be conducted in compliance with the official rulebook of USA Boxing Inc., https://www.usaboxing.org/usa-boxing-rulebook. (b) All amateur boxing officials, including, but not limited to, referees, judges, timekeepers, physicians, and clerk…

(a) All professional mixed martial arts competitions shall be conducted in compliance with Box 701, which shall be known as the New Hampshire Professional MMA Unified Rules. (b) The following techniques shall be legal when fighting from the standing position: (1) All hand, elbow,…

(a) All amateur mixed martial arts competitions shall be conducted in compliance with Box 701 with the following amendments:(1) Fighters shall wear shin pads and instep pads made for competition in combat sports; (2) Elbow strikes shall be prohibited; (3) Knee strikes to an oppon…

A promoter shall notify the commission of the date and location for a proposed event and apply for a promoter's permit. Only one MMA event shall be scheduled on a reserved date. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.01 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, …

MMA events shall have a minimum of 7 bouts, with a maximum of 15 bouts. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.02 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, Proposed by #14066, Effective 8/27/2024, Expires 8/27/2034.

A promoter shall determine whether the host municipality allows MMA competitions to be held in its jurisdiction. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.03 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, Proposed by #14066, Effective 8/27/2024, Expires 8/27/2034.

A promoter shall schedule the fire and police presence required by the host municipality for the event and shall comply with all local fire and police policies and requirements. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.04 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, …

A promoter shall provide visible security at an event. It shall be the promoter's responsibility to keep the crowd under control. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.05 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, Proposed by #14066, Effective 8/27/2024, Expires…

A promoter shall provide emergency medical technician (EMT) services and at least one ambulance present at all times during a competition. A promoter may have 2 ambulances in the event one has to make a run to the hospital. A commissioner or deputy inspector shall suspend a compe…

A promoter shall provide a licensed medical doctor or nurse practitioner for the weigh-ins, and 2 licensed medical doctors, physician assistants, nurses, or nurse practitioners at all times during a competition. A doctor or nurse practitioner shall remain ringside, while the othe…

A promoter shall obtain a performance bond in the amount of $20,000 and a medical insurance policy for the competition that provides a minimum of $20,000 medical coverage for each fighter. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.08 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October…

At least one month prior to a competition, a promoter shall provide the commission with a preliminary list of officials scheduled to attend a competition, including referees, judges, timekeepers, scorekeepers, and medical professionals. The promoter shall provide the commission w…

At least 10 days before a competition for which a permit has been granted, the promoter shall submit the following additional information: (1) Evidence of obtaining a performance bond and medical insurance for the competition; (2) Evidence of obtaining authorization from the city…

At least 2 weeks prior to the event, the promoter shall provide the commission with a list of fights, including the fighter's names, records, and anticipated fight weight class for review and approval. Any changes to the bouts or fighters after the commission has given its initia…

A promoter shall register a competition with www.mixedmartialarts.com, the official MMA database for the Association of Boxing Commissions, and determine whether the license of any fighter scheduled to participate has been suspended in New Hampshire or any other state. No fighter…

Weigh-ins for both professional and amateur MMA fighters shall be held the night before competition at a location agreed upon by the commission and the promoter. Weigh-ins shall be scheduled with the commission at least one month prior to the event. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 7…

At a weigh-in, all fighters wishing to compete as professional or amateur MMA fighters shall display to the commission valid, government-issued photo identification cards demonstrating that the competitor is at least 18 years of age, and the following personal medical information…

A fighter who appears at a weigh-in and fails to provide all of the required medical information to the commission at the time of weigh-ins shall be ineligible to fight at the event. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.15 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2…

A promoter shall pay to the commission a tax of 5 percent of the gross receipts of paid admissions to a competition within 72 hours of its completion. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Box 703.16 #10483, eff 12-5-13 Amended by Number 41, Filed October 10, 2024, Proposed by #14066, Effecti…

Throughout the event a promoter or fighter shall not display or play a theme that includes music, video, or any type of physical display that contains profanity, vulgar language, or any derogatory ethnic or sexist remarks. Anyone violating this rule shall be suspended from compet…

Competitions in fighting sports other than boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts shall be conducted in compliance with the official rules of the particular fighting sport, which shall be submitted to the commission for informational purposes with any application for a permit …

(a) In accordance with RSA 162-L:16, IV, the community development finance authority is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to RSA 541-A for the application process, the criteria for evaluating applications and the administration of program activities and funds for community …

"Applicant" means the municipality or county applying for a CDBG grant. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Cdfa 302.01 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Cdfa 300) #8387, eff 6-29-05

"Authority" means the community development finance authority. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Cdfa 302.02 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Cdfa 300) #8387, eff 6-29-05

"CDBG" means community development block grant. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Cdfa 302.03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Cdfa 300) #8387, eff 6-29-05

"Chief executive officer" means "chief executive officer" as defined in RSA 162-L:11, II. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Cdfa 302.04 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Cdfa 300) #8387, eff 6-29-05