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1 Accessory Dwelling Units. Amend RSA 674:72, I to read as follows:
I. A municipality that adopts a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority granted in this chapter shall allow accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. One accessory dwelling unit, which may be either attached or detached, shall be allowed as a matter of right. The municipality shall allow one accessory dwelling unit without additional requirements for lot size, except as described by this section, setbacks, aesthetic requirements, design review requirements, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond what would be required for a single-family dwelling without an accessory dwelling unit. The municipality may not impose greater requirements for a septic system for a single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit than is required by the department of environmental services. The municipality is not required to allow more than one accessory dwelling unit for any single-family dwelling. The municipality may prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with multiple single-family dwellings attached to each other, such as townhouses. The municipality may prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with rented or leased land. Subsequent condominium conveyance of any accessory dwelling unit separate from that of the principal dwelling unit shall be prohibited, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 356-B:5, unless allowed by the municipality.
2 On-Premises License; Salon or Barbershop. Amend RSA 178:21, III to read as follows:
III. The commission may issue a license to a business currently licensed through the office of professional licensure and certification, pursuant to RSA 313-A:19, as a salon or barbershop, as defined under RSA 313-A:1, to serve one alcoholic beverage to customers who are receiving services from said establishment.
(a)Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 179:44, alicensee under this paragraph may serve alcoholic beverages and liquor *for free, which shall be limited to one drink per customer in the amount not to exceed one 16-ounce glass of beverage, 6-ounce glass of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of liquor per person.
The licensee shall keep records of the patron served. Such records shall be retained by the licensed facility and shall be made available to the commission upon request.
(b)*The fee for the license under this paragraph shall be $100.
(c) Nothing in this section shall allow the commission to issue a license to a salon or barbershop located within a private residence.
(f) The liquor commission shall submit an annual report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate by November 1 of each year listing the number of licenses applied for, granted, and denied, the number of inspections performed, and the total number of violations which occurred within the reporting year.
3 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2026.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Accessory Dwelling Units. Amend RSA 674:72, I to read as follows:
I. A municipality that adopts a zoning ordinance pursuant to the authority granted in this chapter shall allow accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. One accessory dwelling unit, which may be either attached or detached, shall be allowed as a matter of right. The municipality shall allow one accessory dwelling unit without additional requirements for lot size, except as described by this section, setbacks, aesthetic requirements, design review requirements, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond what would be required for a single-family dwelling without an accessory dwelling unit. The municipality may not impose greater requirements for a septic system for a single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit than is required by the department of environmental services. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrict the adoption or enforcement of municipal health ordinances pursuant toRSA 147, related to the inspection, maintenance, upgrade, or replacement of subsurface sanitary disposal systems, or to ensure the safety and adequacy of subsurface sanitary disposal systems within the municipality. The municipality is not required to allow more than one accessory dwelling unit for any single-family dwelling. The municipality may prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with multiple single-family dwellings attached to each other, such as townhouses. The municipality may prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with rented or leased land. Subsequent condominium conveyance of any accessory dwelling unit separate from that of the principal dwelling unit shall be prohibited, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 356-B:5, unless allowed by the municipality.
2 On-Premises License; Salon or Barbershop. Amend RSA 178:21, III to read as follows:
III. The commission may issue a license to a business currently licensed through the office of professional licensure and certification, pursuant to RSA 313-A:19, as a salon or barbershop, as defined under RSA 313-A:1, to serve one alcoholic beverage to customers who are receiving services from said establishment.** Such licenses shall be designated either as a tier 1 license or a tier 2 license. **
(a) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 179:44, a tier 1 licensee under this paragraph may serve alcoholic beverages and liquor for free without charge for on-premises consumption , which shall be limited to one drink per customer in the amount not to exceed one 16-ounce glass of beverage, 6-ounce glass of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of liquor per person per appointment .
** (2) The fee for a tier 1 license under this paragraph shall be $100. **
** (3) **The licensee shall keep records of the patron served. Such records shall be retained by the licensed facility and shall be made available to the commission upon request.
(b) (1) The fee for the license under this paragraph shall be $100.** A tier 2 licensee may sell alcoholic beverages and liquor for on-premises consumption only, which shall be limited to one drink per customer in the amount not to exceed one 16-ounce glass of beverage, 6-ounce glass of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of liquor per person per appointment. **
** (2) The fee for a tier 2 license shall be $480. **
** (3) Sales authorized under this paragraph shall be incidental to the provision of barbering or cosmetology services and shall not constitute a standalone bar or restaurant operation. **
** (4) The licensee shall keep records of alcoholic beverages sold under this paragraph, which shall be retained by the licensed facility and shall be made available to the commission upon request. **
(c) Nothing in this section shall allow the commission to issue a license to a salon or barbershop located within a private residence.
** (d) For the purposes of this section, persons under the age of 21 years shall be allowed in the salon but shall not be offered nor consume any alcoholic beverage or liquor. **
** (e) The licensee shall complete the management training seminar offered by the commission. **
(f) The liquor commission shall submit an annual report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate by November 1 of each year listing the number of licenses applied for, granted, and denied, the number of inspections performed, and the total number of violations which occurred within the reporting year.
3 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2026.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.