New Hampshire § 147-16 - Section 147:16 Withdrawal of Permits.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 147-16 — Section 147:16 Withdrawal of Permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 147-16. Section 147:16 Withdrawal of Permits.
The health officers may withdraw the permission by notice in writing whenever in their opinion such use or occupancy of a building or place becomes a nuisance. In such case they shall order the abatement of the nuisance and the discontinuance of the use or occupancy within a time limited. If the owner or occupant neglects to comply with the order such owner or occupant shall be guilty of a violation for each day the owner or occupant so neglects or refuses after the expiration of the time limited, for the use of the town.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 147-16
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 147-16 cover?
Section 147-16 ("Section 147:16 Withdrawal of Permits.") 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 § 147-16?
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Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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