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1 New Section; Restriction of Formula Businesses. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 21-a the following new section:
674:21-b Restriction of Formula Businesses.
I. Any local legislative body may, pursuant to RSA 674:16 and in accordance with this subdivision, bar formula businesses from any municipality or district therein.
II. For purposes of this section, "formula business" means a type of retail sales establishment, restaurant, tavern, bar, or take-out food establishment which, along with 14 or more other establishments, maintains 2 or more of the following features:
(a) A standardized menu or array of merchandise, with 50 percent or more of in-stock merchandise from a single distributor bearing uniform markings.
(b) A trademark or service mark that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods from one party from those of others, on products or as part of store design.
(c) A standardized interior decor including, but not limited to, style of furniture, wall-coverings, or permanent fixtures.
(d) A standardized color scheme used throughout the interior or exterior of the establishment.
(e) A standardized uniform, including but not limited to, aprons, pants, shirts, smocks or dresses, hats, or pins other than name tags.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Restriction of Formula Businesses. Amend RSA 674 by inserting after section 21-a the following new section:
674:21-b Restriction of Formula Businesses.
I. Any local legislative body may, pursuant to RSA 674:16 and in accordance with this subdivision, bar formula businesses from any municipality or district therein.
II. For purposes of this section, "formula business" means a type of retail sales establishment, restaurant, tavern, bar, or take-out food establishment which, along with 14 or more other establishments, maintains 2 or more of the following features:
(a) A standardized menu or array of merchandise, with 50 percent or more of in-stock merchandise from a single distributor bearing uniform markings.
(b) A trademark or service mark that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods from one party from those of others, on products or as part of store design.
(c) A standardized interior decor including, but not limited to, style of furniture, wall-coverings, or permanent fixtures.
(d) A standardized color scheme used throughout the interior or exterior of the establishment.
(e) A standardized uniform, including but not limited to, aprons, pants, shirts, smocks or dresses, hats, or pins other than name tags.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.