New Hampshire § 398-8 - Section 398:8 Retention of Pledged Articles.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 398-8 — Section 398:8 Retention of Pledged Articles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 398-8. Section 398:8 Retention of Pledged Articles.
Articles deposited in pawn with a licensed pawnbroker shall, unless redeemed, be retained by him, on the premises occupied by him for his business, for at least 4 months after the date of deposit, if not of a perishable nature; and, if of a perishable nature, for at least one month after said date. Articles of personal apparel shall not be deemed to be of a perishable nature.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 398-8 cover?
Section 398-8 ("Section 398:8 Retention of Pledged Articles.") 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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