Title XXXI, Trade and Commerce

I. For purposes of this section "a serious safety defect" means a life-threatening malfunction or nonconformity that impedes the consumer's ability to control or operate the motor vehicle for ordinary use or reasonable intended purposes or creates a risk of fire or explosion. II.…

Each franchisor and franchisee shall register annually with the New Hampshire motor vehicle industry board pursuant to rules adopted by the board in accordance with RSA 541-A.

Actions arising out of any provision of this chapter shall be commenced within 4 years of the date the cause of action accrues; provided, however, that if a person conceals the cause of action from the knowledge of the person entitled to bring it, the period prior to the discover…

In construing the provisions of this chapter, the courts may be guided by the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended.

Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor.

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the …

Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this state in connection with the offering or advertising for sale of, or has business dealings with respect to, a motor vehicle within the state shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and the…

When the promoter knows, prior to the sale of any tickets for a musical performance which includes, either in whole or in part, vocal performances, the promoter shall disclose whether all the lead vocals consist of played recordings rather than the actual singing of those vocalis…

In this chapter: I. "Board" means the New Hampshire new motor vehicle arbitration board. II. "Business day" means any day during which the service departments of authorized dealers of the manufacturer of the motor vehicle are normally open for business. III. "Consumer" means the …

Every manufacturer or distributor of new trucks shall, before the delivery of any new truck to any truck dealer, securely affix a label to the rear window on the passenger's side of such truck and shall clearly, distinctly and legibly endorse on such label correct entries disclos…

I. Every new motor vehicle sold in this state shall conform to all applicable warranties. II. It shall be the manufacturer's obligation under this chapter to insure that all new motor vehicles sold or leased in this state conform with the manufacturer's express warranties. The ma…

It shall be deemed an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive practice for any: I. Manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, distributor, distributor branch, distributor representative or motor vehicle dealer to engage in any action which is arbitrary, i…

In the event that a motor vehicle dealer purchases a new truck from an out-of-state party other than the manufacturer or distributor of such truck, the provisions of RSA 357-E:2 shall not apply.

I. A place of musical entertainment shall, upon receipt of a promoter's disclosure that all the lead vocals consist of played recordings rather than the actual singing of those vocalists, print on the face of each ticket, in a prominent and conspicuous manner, substantially the f…

I. Once annually, a dealer may request to obtain a copy of (i) reports created in the regular course of business about the dealer, (ii) written correspondence with the dealer, and (iii) written reports prepared by a representative of the manufacturer or distributor documenting or…

Every ticket agent receiving tickets for sale or resale to a musical performance in which all the lead vocals consist of played recordings rather than the actual singing of the lead vocalists, shall: I. Display, in a location immediately adjacent to the booth, counter, or window …

I. After the third attempt at repair or correction of the nonconformity, defect or condition, or after the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of one or more nonconformities, defects or conditions for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days as provided in this ch…

I. Any manufacturer or distributor who willfully fails to affix to any new truck the label required by RSA 357-E:2 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000. Such failure with respect to each truck shall constitute a separate offense. II. Any manufa…

Every manufacturer shall specify to the dealer, the delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers prior to delivery of new motor vehicles to retail buyers. A copy of the delivery and preparation obligations of its motor vehicle dealers and a schedule of the co…

I. Every manufacturer, distributor, or branch or division thereof shall fulfill the terms of any express or implied warranty it makes concerning the sale of a new motor vehicle to the public or ultimate purchaser of the line make which is the subject of a contract or franchise ag…

I. There is created a New Hampshire new motor vehicle arbitration board consisting of 5 members and 3 alternate members to be appointed by the governor and council. Terms of members shall be for 3 years. One member and one alternate of the board shall be new car dealers in New Ha…

Notwithstanding title LXII: I. Any ticket agent who violates the provisions of RSA 357-F:4 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. II. Any promoter or place of musical entertainment violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

The attorney general shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall adopt such rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as he deems reasonable and necessary in order to properly carry out his duties under this chapter.

I. All written or oral agreements of any type between a manufacturer or distributor and a motor vehicle dealer shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter, and provisions of such agreements which are inconsistent with this chapter shall be void as against public policy and…

I. The decision of the board shall be final and shall not be modified or vacated unless, on appeal to the superior court, a party to the arbitration proceeding proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that: (a) The award was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means. (b…

I. In this section, "captive finance source" means any financial source that provides automotive-related loans or purchases retail installment contracts or lease contracts for motor vehicles in New Hampshire and is, directly or indirectly, owned, operated, or controlled by such m…

Failure of the manufacturer or distributor to comply with a decision of the board shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice under RSA 358-A:2.

I. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any agreement or franchise, and notwithstanding the terms or provision to any waiver, no manufacturer, distributor, or branch or division thereof shall cancel, terminate, fail to renew, or refuse to continue any franchise…

Nothing in this chapter imposes any liability on a franchised motor vehicle dealer or creates a cause of action by a consumer against a dealer, except for written express warranties made by the dealer apart from the manufacturer's warranties. A dealer shall not be made a party de…

I. Any designated family member of a deceased or incapacitated new motor vehicle dealer may succeed the dealer in the ownership or operation of the dealership under the existing franchise or distribution agreement provided the designated family member gives the manufacturer, dist…

Beginning with the model year following July 1, 1992, the manufacturer of every motor vehicle sold in this state shall provide a clear and conspicuous written notice of the consumer's rights under this chapter as provided under RSA 357-D:4 at the time of the delivery of every suc…

I. In the event that a manufacturer, distributor, or branch or division thereof seeks to enter into a franchise establishing an additional new motor vehicle dealership or relocating an existing new motor vehicle dealership within a relevant market area where the same line make is…

I. A person shall not require as a condition of acceptance of a check or share draft, or as a means of identification, that the person presenting the check provide a credit card number or expiration date, or both. II. This section shall not prohibit a person from requesting a pur…

In this chapter: I. "Actuarial method" means the method of allocating payments made on a debt between the unpaid principal balance and the interest and other charges pursuant to which a payment is applied first to the interest and other charges due and any remainder is subtracted…

This chapter is to be known as the "New Hampshire Rent-to-Own Agreement Act."

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meaning: I. "Person" shall include, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity. II. "Trade" and "commerce" sha…

As used in this chapter: I. "Buying club" means any person, corporation, unincorporated association, or other organization which for a consideration provides or purports to provide its members or the members of any other buying club with the ability to purchase goods or services …

As used in this chapter: I. "Airbag" means a motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system device that is part of a supplemental restraint system. II. "Counterfeit supplemental restraint system" means a supplemental restraint system component that displays a mark identical o…

It is the intent of the general court that this chapter establish reasonable and uniform consumer protections while permitting lawful and responsible digital asset transaction kiosk operations.

As used in this chapter: I. "Contract" means a monthly contract or a term contract: (a) "Monthly contract" means any contract where services are paid on a monthly basis. (b) "Term contract" means any contract where services are paid for in advance for a period of time greater tha…

I. In this section "flea market" means any location other than a permanent retail store at which space is rented or otherwise made available to others for the conduct of business as transient or limited vendors. This term shall not include those persons who sell by sample, catalo…

As used in this chapter: I. "Contract" means a month-to-month contract, monthly contract, or a term contract: (a) "Month-to-month contract" means any contract for a new prospective student to pay membership fees on a monthly basis. (b) "Monthly contract" means any contract where …

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, or any other legal entity. II. "Prospective tenant" means any person who pays a fee or …

As used in this chapter: I. "Auction"means the sale of real or personal property, or both, in which the sale price of the property offered is increased by competitive bids until the highest accepted bidder becomes the purchaser, pursuant to RSA 311-B. II. "Collusive bidding" mean…

As used in this chapter: I. "Customer" means any person who is seeking to purchase, is purchasing, or has purchased a used motor vehicle at retail. II. "Dealer" means any person who is engaged in the business of selling at retail used motor vehicles. III. "Person" means any perso…

In this chapter: I. "Credit card" means any instrument, whether known as a credit card, credit plate, charge plate, or by any other name, which purports to evidence an undertaking to pay for service rendered or furnished to or upon the order of a designated person or bearer. II. …