New Hampshire § 21-P-19 - Section 21-P:19 Enforcement.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 21-P-19 — Section 21-P:19 Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-P-19. Section 21-P:19 Enforcement.
The provisions of this subdivision and any rules adopted under it shall be enforced anywhere in the state by any state trooper, highway patrol and enforcement officer, authorized agent of the commissioner of safety, or by any law enforcement officer within his respective jurisdiction. The officers may detain and inspect any sealed or unsealed vehicle, container, or shipment which contains or which they have reason to believe contains hazardous materials or wastes while in transit or in maintenance facilities or terminals or on other public or private property to ascertain if hazardous materials or wastes are being loaded, unloaded, stored, or transported and to inspect the contents, take samples, and to otherwise insure compliance with the provisions of this subdivision and of all rules adopted under this subdivision. If a seal is opened for inspection, the inspecting officer shall reseal any vehicle, container, or shipment prior to further transportation.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 21-P-19
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 21-P-19 cover?
Section 21-P-19 ("Section 21-P:19 Enforcement.") 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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