New Hampshire § 153-6 - Section 153:6 Review.

Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-6 — Section 153:6 Review., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 153-6. Section 153:6 Review.

Any person or corporation aggrieved by any such rule or regulation may apply by petition to the superior court in the county in which such person or corporation resides or has its principal place of business, for a review of such rule or regulation, within 90 days after the effective date thereof. No such petition shall suspend the operation of the rule or regulation complained of; provided that the superior court may order a suspension of such rule or regulation pending the determination of such petition for review, whenever in the opinion of the court, justice may require such suspension. In the trial of such petition for review, the court shall consider not only the record of evidence presented to the state fire marshal but also such additional evidence as the parties may offer. The court may hold unlawful and set aside rules and regulations of the state fire marshal found to be (1) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law; (2) contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege or immunity; (3) in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority or limitations; (4) without observance of procedure required by law; (5) unsupported by substantial evidence; or (6) unwarranted by the facts as found by the court. The court may make such final order or decree as justice may require.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 153-6

What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-6 cover?

Section 153-6 ("Section 153:6 Review.") 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 § 153-6?

A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 153-6" (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 § 153-6 apply to my situation?

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