SB605 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Wilful Trespass; Interference With the Enjoyment of a Dwelling Place. Amend RSA 539 by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

539:10 Interference With the Enjoyment of a Dwelling Place. Any person who knowingly uses any device, including a mechanical or electronic device, in such a way as to unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of another person's dwelling place or its curtilage, or any person who aids in such act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person injured by a violation of this section shall have a right of action in the superior court to enforce this section and shall be awarded actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Wilful Trespass; Interference With the Enjoyment of a Dwelling Place. Amend RSA 539 by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

539:10 Interference With the Enjoyment of a Dwelling Place. Any person who knowingly uses any device, including a mechanical or electronic device, in such a way as to unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of another person's dwelling place or its curtilage, or any person who aids in such act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person injured by a violation of this section shall have a right of action in the superior court to enforce this section and shall be awarded actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.