New Hampshire § 167-31 - Section 167:31 Misuse of Lists and Records.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 167-31 — Section 167:31 Misuse of Lists and Records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 167-31. Section 167:31 Misuse of Lists and Records.
It shall be unlawful except for purposes directly connected with the administration of assistance or child welfare services under this chapter or RSA 161, and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the commissioner for any person, to solicit, disclose, receive, make use of or to authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of, any list of or names of, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving such assistance or services directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files or communications of the department of health and human services, or agencies thereof, or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 167-31
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 167-31 cover?
Section 167-31 ("Section 167:31 Misuse of Lists and Records.") 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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