New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Registration numbers shall be the property of the state and shall be assigned by the department in accordance with these rules. (b) Numbers 1-1000 shall be issued annually by the executive director or his designee at headquarters using the following priority for assignment: (…

(a) An applicant may choose to file an application via the U.S. Mail with department headquarters. (b) The burden shall be upon the applicant to mail such application sufficiently in advance to leave 5 business days for processing by the department. (c) No agent of the department…

(a) The following types of OHRV or snowmobile registration certificates and licenses shall not be eligible to be transferred: (1) Temporary 10-day OHRV registration; (2) Permanent registration of an antique OHRV or snowmobile; (3) Annual dealer license and associated dealer plate…

An applicant seeking transfer of a registration certificate shall be permitted to transfer between the same registration type and shall complete and submit the form entitled, "Application for Transfer or Replacement of Current Season Registration and Decals" as revised 3/2020. No…

An applicant seeking replacement of decals or plates shall be complete and submit the form entitled, "Application for Transfer or Replacement of Current Season Registration and Decals" as revised 3/2020. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1502.11 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 32, …

An applicant seekingreplacement of a missing or destroyed registration certificate shall complete and submit the form entitled, "Request for Duplicate of Current Season or Antique Registration Certificate", as revised 3/2020 at department headquarters, in person, or by mail. Note…

Complaints shall be received and administrative hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in RSA 541-A: 29, Fis 200 and Fis 1800. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1502.13 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 32, Filed August 9, 2018, Proposed by #12590, Ef…

No registration certificate issued by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be treated as valid until the document has been signed in ink by the registrant. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1502.14 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 32, Filed August 9, 2018, Proposed by #1259…

(a) An applicant for a 10-day temporary OHRV wheeled vehicle registration, as authorized in RSA 215-A: 23, V-b, shall complete and submit the form entitled "2020 Nonresident 10-Day Temporary OHRV (Wheeled Vehicle) Registration Application" Rev 3/2020, and the correct fee, which s…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1503.02 #1901, eff 12-28-81; ss by #2596, eff 1-20-84; ss by #4725, eff 12-21-89; ss by #6141, INTERIM, eff 12-20-95, EXPIRED: 4-18-96 New. #6300, eff 7-26-96; ss by #7444, eff 2-3-01; ss by #8118, INTERIM, eff 7-16-04, EXPIRED: 1-12-05 New. #8518, ef…

(a) OHRV and snowmobile registrations shall be available to an applicant by appearing in person at an agent location or at headquarters, in person or by mail. (b) An applicant for an annual OHRV or snowmobile vehicle registration shall complete and submit the form entitled "2020-…

(a) A permanent registration of an antique ATV or trail bike shall only be available at headquarters, in person, or by mail. (b) An applicant for a permanent registration of an antique ATV or trail bike, as defined in RSA 215-A: 1, I-c or I-d, shall complete and submit the form e…

(a) A permanent registration of an antique snowmobile shall only be available at headquarters, in person, or by mail. (b) An applicant for a permanent registration of an antique snowmobile as defined in RSA 215-C: 1, shall complete and submit the form entitled, "Antique Snowmobil…

(a) A business entity registration of an OHRV or snowmobile shall only be available at headquarters, in person, or by mail. (b) All initial applicants for a business entity registration shall submit a letter on business letterhead, signed by a person with legal authority to bind …

(a) Registration of an OHRV trail maintenance vehicle or snowmobile trail maintenance vehicle as defined in RSA 215-A: 1 or RSA 215-C: 1 shall only be available at headquarters, in person, or by mail. (b) An applicant for an OHRV trail maintenance vehicle or snowmobile trail main…

(a) No tracked OHRV shall operate on a state-approved snowmobile trail unless the vehicle is registered as a snowmobile in accordance with Fis 1503.03, except as provided in (b) below. (b) No tracked OHRV shall operate on a state-approved snowmobile trail if the total width of th…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-A:25 and RSA 215-C:44, OHRV and snowmobile vehicles operated in this state by the federal government, the state of New Hampshire, or any political subdivision of the state of New Hampshire shall be registered to the governmental entity. (b) Governmental ve…

(a) An applicant for an annual dealer license may apply in person or by mail at department headquarters. (b) The applicant for an initial annual dealer license shall complete and submit the form entitled "OHRV/Snowmobile Dealer Application", Rev 3/2020. (c) An applicant shall pay…

(a) Upon receipt of an application for an annual dealer license or dealer plate registration, the department shall examine and verify the information provided, and approve the application unless: (1) The individual owner or the business entity has been convicted of an OHRV or sno…

(a) The holder of an annual dealer license shall return all dealer registration plates to the department within 3 days of the occurrence of any of the following events: (1) The dealer ceases to conduct business under the name shown on the license; (2) The dealer transfers ownersh…

(a) The number of dealer plates issued upon the approval of an annual dealer license application shall be: (1) Determined by the department during the processing of the application; and (2) Limited to 4 plates per full time person treated as an employee of the dealer's business w…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-A: 26-a and RSA 215-C: 46, each licensed dealer shall, prior to delivery of a purchased snowmobile or OHRV, provide the purchaser with a department-supplied "OHRV/Snowmobile Rules Disclosure Statement" form, and: (1) The dealer shall insert the name of the…

(a) Any person may complain to the executive director of the department if that person has reason to believe that a licensed dealer has failed to comply with any provision of RSA 215-A, RSA 215-C, or these rules. (b) Any action seeking the suspension or revocation of an annual de…

(a) An applicant for an annual rental agent license may apply in person or by mail at department headquarters. (b) The applicant for an annual rental agent license shall complete and submit the form entitled "OHRV/Snowmobile Rental Agent Application", Rev. 03/2020. (c) An applica…

(a) Upon receipt of the application for an annual rental agent license, the department shall examine and verify the information provided, and approve the application unless: (1) The individual owner or the business entity has been convicted of an OHRV or snowmobile violation for …

(a) The holder of an annual rental agent license shall return all rental registration decals and registration certificates to the department within 3 days of the occurrence of any of the following events: (1) The rental agent ceases to conduct business under the name shown on the…

(a) A licensed rental agent shall account for the physical whereabouts and use of all such rental decals upon the request of a representative of the department or of a representative of a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the provisions of RSA 215-A and 215-C. (b) A re…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-A: 26-a and RSA 215-C: 46, each licensed rental agent shall, prior to delivery of a rented snowmobile or OHRV, provide the renter with a department-supplied "OHRV/Snowmobile Rules Disclosure Statement" form, and: (1) The rental agent shall insert the name …

(a) Any person may complain to the executive director of the department if that person has reason to believe that a licensed rental agent has failed to comply with any provision of RSA 215-A, RSA 215-C, or these rules. (b) Any action seeking the suspension or revocation of an ann…

(a) Each applicant for an OHRV and snowmobile event permit under RSA 215-A: 30 or RSA 215-C: 50 shall complete and submit an "OHRV/Snowmobile Event Permit" form at least 45 days prior to the scheduled first day of the event. (b) The applicant for an event permit shall provide in …

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-C: 36, V and IX, no person shall operate a snowmobile unless the registration decals are attached, by the registrant, to the vehicle as follows: (1) Decals shall be placed on each side of the snowmobile cowling or on the outside of the windshield; (2) Deca…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-A: 21, V and VI, no person shall operate an OHRV unless the registration decals are attached, by the registrant, to the vehicle as follows: (1) The registrant shall place one decal on the front fender and one decal on the rear fender, or at locations provi…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 215-A: 21, V-a (a) or RSA 215-C: 36, VIII (a), no person shall operate a trails maintenance vehicle unless the registration decal is attached, by the registrant, to the vehicle as follows: (1) If the vehicle is a snowmobile trails maintenance vehicle the decal…

Pursuant to RSA 215-A: 21, VII, and RSA 215-C: 36, X the certificate of registration of the machine shall be carried while the machine is in operation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1507.04 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 32, Filed August 9, 2018, Proposed by #12590, Effective …

(a) Any person operating an OHRV or snowmobile under the registration of a licensed dealer shall physically carry a dealer plate on the unit while the vehicle is in operation. (b) Any person operating an OHRV or snowmobile under the registration of a rental agent shall display re…

(a) The OHRV and snowmobile safety education course shall be available in these formats: (1) Online course materials, which shall be available at the department's website at https://wildlife.state.nh.us/ohrv/education.html; or (2) In person course, offered live by a department-ce…

(a) To take the online course: (1) Any person may register to take the online course at the department's website at https://wildlife.state.nh.us/ohrv/education.html; (2) There shall be no charge to review the study materials for the online course; and (3) A charge shall be made b…

Students who have successfully completed an OHRV or snowmobile safety course may obtain a duplicate certificate of completion without charge by contacting the law enforcement division of the department. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1508.03 #2110, eff 8-8-82; ss by #2596, eff 1-20…

(a) Applicants for OHRV or snowmobile volunteer instructor positions shall provide the following to the department in writing by filing with the law enforcement division a "Volunteer Instructor Application" form with the following information: (1) Name; (2) Legal and mailing addr…

Certified OHRV or snowmobile volunteer instructors shall: (a) Abide by all current OHRV and snowmobile laws and rules; (b) Attend one or more department sponsored training sessions during the certification period, to accumulate at least 4 hours of instructor training; (c) Serve a…

(a) Prior to the expiration date of volunteer instructor certification, an instructor shall be notified by the executive director or his designee that such certification will expire. (b) A certified instructor seeking recertification shall verify in writing by filing a letter wit…

(a) OHRV or snowmobile volunteer instructor certification shall be revoked by the executive director for:(1) Conviction of a felony, misdemeanor, or fish and game law or rule violation; (2) The consumption of alcoholic beverages within 2 hours before or during OHRV or snowmobile …

(a) NH/VT commerce zone trails shall be open to snowmobiles displaying both: (1) Pursuant to Vermont law, a valid Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. trails maintenance assessment decal, also known as the VAST trails pass; and (2) A valid registration decal from any state…

(a) NH/VT commerce zone trails shall be open to OHRVs displaying both: (1) Pursuant to Vermont law, a valid Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association (VASA) trail access decal (TAD); and (2) A valid registration decal from any state or province. (b) NH/VT commerce zone trails, identifi…

The purpose of this part is to describe sound level limits and test procedures to be used by conservation officers to detect the exhaust sound emissions of stationary snowmobiles for the purpose of enforcing RSA 215-C: 28. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 1510.01 #9661, eff 2-25-10 (…

(a) "Muffler" means "muffler" as defined in RSA 259:66. (b) "Operate" means "operate" as defined in RSA 215-C:1, VIII. (c) "Operator" means "operator" as defined in RSA 215-C:1, IX. (d) "Snowmobile" means "snowmobile" as defined in RSA 215-C:1. (e) "Sound level" means total noise…

(a) No snowmobile shallbe manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or operated in this state which produces a sound level of more than 82 decibels of "A" sound pressure as measured using the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2567_201511 standard, available as described in Appen…