New Hampshire § 625-2 - Section 625:2 Effective Date.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 625-2 — Section 625:2 Effective Date., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 625-2. Section 625:2 Effective Date.
I. This code shall take effect on November 1, 1973. II. Prosecution for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this code shall be governed by the prior law, which is continued in effect for that purpose as if this code were not in force; provided, however, that in any such prosecution the court may, with the consent of the defendant, impose sentence under the provisions of this code. III. For purposes of this section, an offense was committed prior to the effective date if any of the elements of the offense occurred prior thereto.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 625-2
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 625-2 cover?
Section 625-2 ("Section 625:2 Effective Date.") 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.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 625-2?
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