New Hampshire § 153-21 - Section 153:21 Entry.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-21 — Section 153:21 Entry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153-21. Section 153:21 Entry.
The state fire marshal or his authorized officers may at all reasonable hours enter any building or premises, at the request of any fire chief, for the purpose of making an inspection or investigation which, under the provisions hereof, he may deem necessary to be made. If the owner or occupant refuses to permit such inspection, the state fire marshal or his authorized officers may, if they have reasonable suspicion of the violation of the provisions hereof or of any rule or regulation of the state fire marshal or of any local law or ordinance pertaining to fire prevention, apply under oath for the issuance of a search warrant as provided in RSA 595, and such warrant may issue upon a showing of just cause.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 153-21
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-21 cover?
Section 153-21 ("Section 153:21 Entry.") 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 § 153-21?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-21" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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How does New Hampshire § 153-21 apply to my situation?
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