New Hampshire § 466-13 - Section 466:13 Forfeiture.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 466-13 — Section 466:13 Forfeiture., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 466-13. Section 466:13 Forfeiture.
Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog and who fails to license or renew the dog license pursuant to RSA 466:1 shall forfeit $25 to the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the dog is kept. If the forfeiture is not made to the town or city clerk within 15 calendar days of the notice of forfeiture, the case may be disposed of in a district court as a violation with a fine not to exceed $50, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 651:2, IV. A forfeiture shall not relieve the owner or keeper of the requirement of proper licensing of the dog as required by RSA 466:1. This section shall also apply to cats, if the municipality licenses cats. Any forfeitures collected under this section may be retained by the city or town for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 466-13 ("Section 466:13 Forfeiture.") 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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