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1 New Paragraphs; Interference with Custody. Amend RSA 633:4 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraphs:
V. A person commits an offense under this section if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child under 18 years of age, the person knowingly entices or persuades the child to leave the custody of:
(a) The other parent or guardian; or
(b) A person lawfully acting in the capacity of parent or guardian.
VI. (a) A first or second violation of paragraph V shall be a civil violation punishable by a fine of $500 per offense.
(b) A third or subsequent violation of paragraph V shall be a class B felony.
VII. Any person who violates paragraph V by taking or removing the child from the state of New Hampshire, without consent or contrary to a valid court order, shall be guilty of a class B felony.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
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1 New Paragraphs; Interference with Custody. Amend RSA 633:4 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraphs:
V. A person commits an offense under this section if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child under 18 years of age, the person knowingly entices or persuades the child to leave the custody of:
(a) The other parent or guardian; or
(b) A person lawfully acting in the capacity of parent or guardian.
VI. (a) A first or second violation of paragraph V shall be a civil violation punishable by a fine of $500 per offense.
(b) A third or subsequent violation of paragraph V shall be a class B felony.
VII. Any person who violates paragraph V by taking or removing the child from the state of New Hampshire, without consent or contrary to a valid court order, shall be guilty of a class B felony.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.