New Hampshire § 5-16 - Section 5:16 Oath; Bond; Removal.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 5-16 — Section 5:16 Oath; Bond; Removal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-16. Section 5:16 Oath; Bond; Removal.
The deputy secretary of state before entering upon the duties of his office shall take the oaths required by article 84 of the constitution, and give bond in the sum of $10,000, with sufficient sureties to the satisfaction of the governor and council, for the faithful and punctual performance of such duties. He may be removed by the secretary.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 5-16 cover?
Section 5-16 ("Section 5:16 Oath; Bond; Removal.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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