HB260 (2023) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Motor Vehicles; Operating With Animal On Driver's Person Prohibited. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 105-a the following new section:

265:105-b Operating With Animal On Driver's Person Prohibited.

I. A person who operates any motor vehicle on a public way with an animal of any size on their person, or who permits an animal to impede his or her free access to and use of vehicle controls or to obstruct their vision with any animal between the operator and the operators door is guilty of a violation.

II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.

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1 New Section; Motor Vehicles; Operating With Animal On Driver's Person Prohibited. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 105-a the following new section:

265:105-b Operating With Animal On Driver's Person Prohibited.

I. A person who operates any motor vehicle on a public way with an animal of any size on their person, or who permits an animal to impede his or her free access to and use of vehicle controls or to obstruct their vision with any animal between the operator and the operators door is guilty of a violation.

II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.