New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) Poultry and hatching eggs brought, shipped or otherwise introduced in the state of New Hampshire by any person, individual or corporation shall be in compliance with Agr 2100, IMPORTATION OF BOVINES AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE. (b) All shipments of poultry o…

(a) Hatching eggs and poultry under 14 days of age may be imported without a permit if they comply with Agr 1601.02. (b) No poultry 14 days of age or over shall be imported into the state of New Hampshire until a permit for such importation is obtained from the office of the stat…

(a) Poultry intended for exhibition or sale may be moved intrastate except birds or eggs: (1) From flocks or hatcheries that have not been tested Pullorum and avian influenza free; or (2) That have any contagious or infectious disease in the flock. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 16…

(a) No poultry diagnosed with avian influenza, Pullorum, Laryngotracheitis, fowl cholera, or any other contagious or infectious diseases shall be exhibited or sold, in order to:(1) Prevent spread of disease to other poultry; and (2) Prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. (b) Th…

Nothing under these rules shall modify or limit in any way the powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture, markets and food under RSA 428:20, 428:29, 436:29, 436:73 and 436:74. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1602.03 #2171, eff 11-15-82; ss by #2857, eff 9-24-84, EXPIRED 9…

(a) Every person, partnership, firm, or corporation engaged in the buying and selling, transporting, or both of live poultry, the meat or meat product of which is to be sold or used for food, shall obtain a license from the commissioner of agriculture, markets and food except whe…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 428:17 the fees shall be: (1) $20 for each license; (2) $15 permit fee for each truck or tractor; and (3) $5 for each transfer of an existing permit to a new vehicle. (b) The fees shall accompany each application before the license, permit, or transfer of a pe…

(a) Each person, partnership, firm or corporation licensed pursuant to Agr 1603 shall provide himself with a sales book made in duplicate per RSA 428:18. (b) The record of all sales shall show the following information:(1) The name and address of the buyer; (2) The name and addre…

(a) A license shall be revoked if, after opportunity for a hearing, it is determined that a licensed poultry dealer has been:(1) Defrauding by short-weighing; (2) Paying by worthless checks; (3) Misrepresenting any material fact in the agreement to purchase poultry; or (4) Violat…

These rules establish standards for the regulation of animal health and welfare that are consistent with the pattern established in statute by the legislature. Animal health regulation focuses on those conditions that pose a threat to public health, that would require regulatory …

Any person that transfers the following number of animals customarily used as household pets to the public between July 1 and June 30 of each year shall be licensed pursuant to RSA 437:3: (a) Thirty or more dogs; (b) Thirty or more cats; (c) Thirty or more ferrets; (d) Fifty or m…

(a) Fish and rodents that are typically sold for the purposes of being used to feed other species such as reptiles, amphibians, and carnivorous fish shall not be included in calculating the total numbers in Agr 1701.02. (b) Any person not licensed pursuant to RSA 437 and selling …

As used herein: (a) "Animal" means an animal customarily used as a household pet; (b) "Bird" means any bird customarily used as a household pet; (c) "Broker" means a "pet vendor" as defined in RSA 437:1, IV that does not own or operate a physical facility within New Hampshire; (d…

(a) No person shall import, transfer, or display any bird in the state from outside of the state until they have complied with the requirements of this section and Agr 2100. (b) Any bird brought into the state for transfer or to be otherwise displayed by any person as defined her…

(a) All persons shall keep a written record of all individual transfers of all birds in the state customarily used as household pets. (b) The record shall include the following information:(1) Date of transfer; (2) Name and address of transferee; and (3) Species and number of bir…

(a) Housing for animals shall be: (1) Structurally sound; and (2) Maintained in good repair to: a. Protect the animals from injury; b. Contain the animals; and c. Prohibit the entrance of other animals. (b) The facility shall have reliable and adequate electric power, if required…

A gr 1702.02 Indoor Facilities. (a) Indoor housing for animals shall comply with the following heating requirements:(1) Facilities shall be sufficiently heated to:a. Protect the animals from cold; and b. Provide for their health and comfort; and (2) The ambient temperature shall …

(a) When sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort, sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect themselves from the direct rays of the sun. (b) Animals kept outdoors shall be provided with access to shelter to allow them to remain …

(a) Requirements for primary enclosures for animals shall be as follows: (1) Primary enclosures, including the floors, shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to: a. Protect the animals from injury; b. Contain them; and c. Keep other animals out; (2) Primary enc…

(a) Animals shall be fed at least twice each day, except as otherwise might be recommended by the supervising veterinarian pursuant to Agr 1704.05 (e) to provide adequate nutrition and veterinary care, as follows:(1) The food shall be:a. Free from contamination; b. Palatable to t…

(a) An official certificate of transfer shall be created in the animal records database by a New Hampshire licensed veterinarian, or submitted by other means pursuant to an electronic filing waiver under Agr 4104.02, for each individual dog, cat, or ferret, being transferred from…

(a) At any premises transferring a dog, cat, or ferret, a sign with minimum dimensions of 14 inches by 18 inches and located at a height of between 4 feet and 6 feet shall be prominently displayed, together with the licensee's license, in the area where the dogs, cats, or ferrets…

(a) Each license holder shall keep a written record of all individual animals entering the licensed premises including: (1) Date of purchase or acceptance; (2) Name and address of seller, consignor, or donor; and (3) A description of the animals, including the species, age, and s…

Animals shall not be allowed to freely roam the facility unless they are currently immunized against rabies pursuant to RSA 436:100 and are free of visual evidence of communicable disease. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1705.04 Derived from Number 7, Filed February 13, 2025, Propos…

(a) License holders shall assure that foster facilities at which the license holder keeps animals shall be inspected no less frequently than once a year and that they meet acceptable standards to ensure that the health and safety of the animals shall be maintained. (b) Foster fac…

In accordance with 21 CFR 1240.62, no person shall sell a turtle that has a carapace less than 4 inches from front to rear. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1706.01 Adopted by Volume XXXV Number 23, Filed June 11, 2014 , Proposed by #10836, Effective 5/21/2015, Expires5/21/2025 (from…

An "occasional pet vending operation'' shall not require a license under RSA 437:1 if: (a) It operates no more than 2 days during a 30-day period; (b) A letter indicating approval by a local official is kept on site at the time of the occasional pet vending operation; (c) Every d…

Each applicant for a license shall apply using a form prescribed by and available from the department. The licensing application process shall be completed within 6 months of the department's initial receipt of any required information, with exception for extraordinary circumstan…

(a) Persons seeking a pet vendor license shall apply for that license by completing and submitting an on-line application accessed through the department website, www.agriculture.nh.gov, once it is operational including a non-refundable fee required by RSA 437:3. (b) Prior to the…

(a) The department shall examine the application within 30 days of receipt and notify the applicant of any apparent errors, omissions, or otherwise incomplete portions of the application, request any additional information that the agency is permitted by law to require, and notif…

An application shall be deemed abandoned when the applicant fails to complete the application and licensure process within 6 months of the department's initial receipt of any required information unless that time period is extended pursuant to Agr 1708.01 or Agr 1708.03(c). Notes…

(a) Licenses shall be issued upon submission of all application materials, the fees, and information required by RSA 437 and Agr 1700, and a finding following an inspection by the department that the premises meet the standards in RSA 437 and Agr 1700. (b) For new applications, a…

Upon finding noncompliance with Agr 1700 or RSA 437, the department shall determine which sanctions pursuant to RSA 437:10 to impose by considering the: (a) Severity of the offense; (b) Licensee's history of misconduct; (c) Licensee's acknowledgment of their wrongdoing; (d) Licen…

The division of plant industry is charged with apiary inspection and regulation under the immediate supervision of the state entomologist and commissioner of the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets, and food. These rules are intended to clarify the requirements, proc…

These rules shall apply to individuals who maintain honey bees, or import honey bees into, or transport honey bees through the state pursuant to RSA 429:2, RSA 429:3, and RSA 429:7. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1801.02 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1800) #5802, ef…

In Agr 1800, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) "Abate" means to take steps to terminate the development or spread of contamination by bee diseases, parasites, or pests; (b) "Acarapis woodi (Rennie)" means an endoparasitic mite of adult honey bees that liv…

Beekeepers shall print, stencil, or brand their name, mailing address, and phone number directly on the outside of the hive body, the underside of the top covers, or a sign prominently displayed in the apiary to facilitate communication by inspectors and emergency personnel. Note…

(a) Pursuant to RSA 429:4, no person shall keep or maintain bees in any hive other than a movable frame hive that permits a thorough examination of every comb for the presence of pests. The use of all other types of hives or receptacles for bees, whether manufactured or natural, …

Every year, the inspector shall inspect apiaries, bees, and equipment for evidence of any pests of honey bees if the beekeeper makes a request for inspection or if there is suspicion of the presence of a regulated pest. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1804.01 (See Revision Note at c…

(a) The fee schedule for apiaries, bees, and equipment shall be as follows:(1) For an apiary site visit the fee shall be $20; (2) For inspections involving more than 50 colonies, or equivalent in equipment, at a single site there shall be an additional fee of $25; and (3) A fee o…

(a) After an official inspection, the apiary inspector or the director of the division of plant industry shall issue a certificate of inspection. (b) The certificate of inspection shall state: (1) The beekeeper's name and home address; (2) The location of each apiary and number o…

Regulated pests shall include: (a) Africanized honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata); (b) American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae); and (c) Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp.). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1805.01 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1800) #5802, eff …

(a) When, during the course of inspection, a regulated pest is found in an apiary, the inspector conducting the inspection shall:(1) Declare the honey bees and the equipment contaminated by the regulated pest to be a danger for spreading the pest, and order the isolation of affec…

(a) Used beekeeping equipment, honey bee queens, bee packages, and colonies shall be allowed into New Hampshire only when accompanied by a certificate signed by the state entomologist, state apiary inspector, or similar official of the state or country of origin. (b) The certific…

Any applicant owning or possessing honey bees in New Hampshire may register hives with the department of agriculture, markets, and food by completing and submitting Form A-1 "Application for Apiary Registration", amended 5-22-24. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1807.01 Derived from …

(a) Any person who violates the provisions of these rules shall be subject to the penalty provisions in RSA 429:5 and RSA 429:27. (b) It shall be a violation for any beekeeper to fail to identify their apiary or hives pursuant to Agr 1803.01. (c) It shall be a violation for any b…

These rules establish standards for the regulation of animal health and welfare that are consistent with the pattern established in statute by the Legislature. Animal health regulation focuses on those conditions that pose a threat to public health, that would require regulatory …