New Hampshire § 643-1 - Section 643:1 Official Oppression.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 643-1 — Section 643:1 Official Oppression., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 643-1. Section 643:1 Official Oppression.
A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, with a purpose to benefit himself or another or to harm another, he knowingly commits an unauthorized act which purports to be an act of his office; or knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 643-1 cover?
Section 643-1 ("Section 643:1 Official Oppression.") 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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