HB179 (2025) Compare Changes

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1 Nonpayment Fees for Hazardous Materials Accidents. RSA 154:8-a, II-a(h) is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

(h) A penalty of no greater than $1,000 per day shall be paid to the claimant for each day of nonpayment beyond 90 days. The cumulative penalty imposed shall not exceed 25 percent of the cost established under subparagraph (a). As long as the responsible party adheres to a payment plan that has been established between the claimant and the responsible party, no additional daily penalty shall be imposed.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.

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1 Nonpayment Fees for Hazardous Materials Accidents. RSA 154:8-a, II-a(h) is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

(h) A penalty of no greater than $1,000 per day shall be paid to the claimant for each day of nonpayment beyond 90 days. The cumulative penalty imposed shall not exceed 25 percent of the cost established under subparagraph (a). As long as the responsible party adheres to a payment plan that has been established between the claimant and the responsible party, no additional daily penalty shall be imposed.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.