New Hampshire Roofing Licensing Law

New Hampshire Code · 32 sections

The following is the full text of New Hampshire’s roofing licensing law statutes as published in the New Hampshire Code. For the official version, see the New Hampshire Legislature.

RSA § 310-A:167

Standards of Practice. – Court reporters, who play a role in judicial proceedings and at meetings where the spoken word must be preserved in written transcript, shall demonstrate competence in: I. The use of verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. II. Create verbatim transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, and other events when written accounts of spoken words are necessary for correspondence, records, or legal proof. III. Ensuring a complete, accurate, and secure legal record. IV. Working in varieties of settings, such as taking depositions in attorney's offices, documenting proceedings of meetings, conventions, and other private activities, and documenting proceedings taking place in government agencies at all levels from the United States Congress to the state and local government bodies. Source. 2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. Section

RSA § 310-A:170

Qualifications for Applicant for Licensing. – The executive director shall consider any applicant for licensing who has: I. Applied for licensing; II. Paid the fee; and III. Submitted proof satisfactory to the executive director that he or she: (a) Is not less than 18 years of age; (b) Is a citizen of the United States or legally able to work; (c) Is of good moral character; and (d) Has a high school education, or the equivalent thereof, as defined by the department of education. Source. 2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2021, 197:151, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 64:3, eff. July 19, 2022. Section

RSA § 310-A:182

Purpose; Scope of Practice. – I. The purpose of this subdivision is to assure that a home inspector performs professional services only when the home inspector is qualified by education and training in the specific technical areas involved. II. The scope of practice of home inspectors shall consist of knowledge and skill in the following areas of residential construction: heating systems, cooling systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, structural components, foundations, roofs, exterior and interior components, and site aspects as they affect buildings. Source. 2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. Section

RSA § 310-A:190

Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Home Inspector. – I. Each applicant for licensure as a home inspector shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Completion of no less than 80 hours of board-approved education covering all of the following core components of a residential building of 4 units or less: (1) Heating system. (2) Cooling system. (3) Plumbing system. (4) Electrical system. (5) Structural components. (6) Foundation. (7) Roof covering. (8) Exterior and interior components. (9) Site aspects as they affect the building. (b) Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent. (c) Proof of passing the board-adopted examination required for licensure. (d) Be at least 18 years of age. (e) Submit to the office of professional licensure and certification a public criminal history record information authorization form as provided by the New Hampshire state police, which authorizes the release of the applicant's public criminal history record information, if any. The applicant shall bear the cost of the public criminal history record information check. II. A person who was actively engaged in the business of home inspection in this state as a means of his or her livelihood for at least 12 months preceding the effective date of this subdivision shall be eligible for licensure by the office of professional licensure and certification without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a). An applicant under this paragraph shall be issued a license by providing evidence satisfactory to the board of the knowledge and experience equivalent to the requirements of subparagraph I(a). All applicants shall meet the requirements of subparagraphs I(b) through (e), pay an initial fee, and fulfill all other license application requirements. III. The board shall approve all education programs under subparagraph I(a) of organizations or education institutions providing acceptable education and training. IV. The board shall have the discretion to reject an applicant who is not of good professional character, as evidenced by: (a) Conviction for commission of a felony; (b) Misstatement of facts by the applicant in connection with the application; (c) Violation of any of the standards of practice or code of ethics as they are set forth in this subdivision or in rules adopted by the board; or (d) Practicing home inspections without being licensed in violation of laws of the jurisdiction in which the practice took place. Source. 2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. 2019, 297:6, eff. July 1, 2019. 2024, 327:206, eff. July 1, 2024. Section

RSA § 310-A:191

License Applications. – I. Applications for licensure made using the method prescribed and furnished by the office of professional licensure and certification. II. Applicants shall include the following: (a) Proof of required education. (b) Proof of passing the eligibility testing requirements. (c) Payment of applicable fees. (d) Proof of liability insurance. (e) Any other attachments as required by the board. III. If the board denies the issuance of a license to any applicant, any fee paid shall be retained as an application fee. Source. 2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. 2021, 197:154, eff. July 1, 2021. Section

RSA § 310-A:211

License Applications. – I. Applications for licensure made using the method prescribed and furnished by the office of professional licensure and certification. II. Applicants shall include the following: (a) Proof of required education. (b) Proof of passing the eligibility testing requirements. (c) Payment of applicable fees. (d) Any other attachments as required by the board. III. If the board denies the issuance of a license to any applicant, any fee paid shall be retained as an application fee. Source. 2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. 2021, 197:157, eff. July 1, 2021. Section

RSA § 310-A:215

Expiration and Renewals. – I. The board shall send, by mail or otherwise, notification of the impending license expiration to each license holder at least one month prior to the expiration of the license, along with a request for payment of a renewal fee. License holders in good standing may renew their licenses by paying the renewal fee prior to the expiration date of the license, and by presenting evidence satisfactory to the board of completion of the continuing education requirements. If properly renewed, a license shall remain in effect continuously from the date of issuance, unless suspended or revoked by the board for just cause. II. All licenses issued by the board shall expire on the last day of the license holder's month of birth in the second year following the year of issuance, or upon such other biennial date as the board may adopt. If the renewal fee is not submitted within 12 months after the expiration date, the license holder's name shall be removed from current status, and application for reinstatement shall be required to return to current status provided that the license holder provides satisfactory proof that all required continuing education requirements have been met. The board shall charge a 20 percent late fee for each month or fraction of a month the renewal is late, up to 12 months, in addition to the renewal fee. Any renewal application received 12 months after the expiration date shall be rejected, unless accompanied by proof of successful completion of the examination required by the board. If a license holder fails to renew such license within the 12 months after the date of expiration, it shall become null and void and the license holder shall be required to reapply and to be re-examined for licensure. III. License holders who have been activated by the military shall be exempt from any penalties or fees for renewal or reinstatement due to their absence, as approved by the board. Source. 2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. Section

RSA § 319-C:6-c

Continuing Education, NFPA 70 Changes. – The board shall adopt rules relative to continuing education applicable to all licensees for training and compliance with the latest published edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association. Each licensee shall show proof of completion of continuing education requirements adopted under this section within 12 months from the January 1 following the publication date of the latest version of the NFPA 70. Proof of completion shall be furnished to the office by the continuing education provider. Failure to complete the continuing education shall render the electrician's license invalid until the licensee demonstrates to the board that he or she has completed the requisite number of continuing education hours. Source. 2012, 237:6, eff. Jan. 1, 2014. 2024, 327:184, eff. July 1, 2024. Section

RSA § 319-C:8

to determine the person's fitness to receive such license. II-a. The office shall issue a license as a high/medium voltage electrician to any person who files an application and meets the following qualifications: (a) Shows proof of successfully completing a state, national, or employer certification program approved by the board or; (b) Prior to January 1, 2003, shows proof of having been employed for a minimum of 5 years as a high/medium voltage electrician working for a company with an approved training program. III. All persons licensed by the office shall receive a certificate which must be publicly displayed at the principal place of business of said electrician, or, if no such place of business, must be carried on his or her person and displayed at any time upon request to any electrical inspector appointed by the board under this chapter, as long as said person continues in the business as herein defined. The certificate shall specify the name of the person licensed who, in the case of a firm, shall be one of its members or employees and, in the case of a corporation, one of its officers or employees passing the examination. In the case of a firm or corporation, the license shall be void upon the death of or the severance from the company of said person. IV. Apprentice electricians shall register with the office. Source. 1975, 485:1. 1981, 356:9, 17. 1994, 238:5, 6. 2001, 266:3. 2004, 63:2. 2014, 314:2, eff. Aug. 1, 2014. 2017, 201:4, eff. Sept. 3, 2017. 2021, 197:182, eff. July 1, 2021. 2023, 79:293, eff. Sept. 1, 2023. 2024, 327:185, eff. July 1, 2024. Section

RSA 326-B:11

I. Advanced practice registered nursing shall consist of a combination of knowledge and skills acquired in basic nursing education. The APRN scope of practice, with or without compensation or personal profit, shall be limited to:

(a) Performing acts of advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, selecting, administering, and providing therapeutic measures and treatment regimes;

(b) Obtaining consultation, planning, and implementing collaborative management, referral, or transferring the care of the client as appropriate; and

(c) Providing such functions for which the APRN is educationally and experientially prepared and which are consistent with standards established by a national credentialing or certification body recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the board in the appropriate APRN role and specialty.

II. An APRN shall practice within standards consistent with standards established by a national credentialing or certification body recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the board in the appropriate APRN role and specialty. The board shall not approve a new advanced practice specialty category that has not been developed by a national credentialing or certifying body recognized by the National Council of State Board of Nursing without approval of the legislature under RSA 332-G:6. Each APRN shall be accountable to clients and the board:

(a) For complying with this chapter and the quality of advanced nursing care rendered;

(b) For recognizing limits of knowledge and experience and planning for the management of situations beyond the APRN's expertise; and

III. An APRN shall have plenary authority to possess, compound, prescribe, administer, and dispense and distribute to clients controlled and non-controlled drugs within the scope of the APRN's practice as defined by this chapter. Such authority may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the board after notice and the opportunity for hearing, upon proof that the authority has been abused.

III-a. An APRN licensed under this chapter may prescribe non-opioid and opioid controlled drugs classified in schedule II through IV by means of telemedicine. When prescribing a non-opioid or opioid controlled drug classified in schedule II through IV by means of telemedicine, a subsequent evaluation shall be conducted by a practitioner licensed to prescribe the drug at intervals appropriate for the patient, medical condition, and drug, but not less than annually. The prescription authority under this paragraph shall be limited to an APRN licensed under this chapter, and all prescribing shall be in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.

IV. Any expansion of the scope of practice shall be adopted by legislation in accordance with RSA 332-G:6.

RSA 326-B:21-a

I. A current or former military service member who has been assigned an enlisted occupational skill in any of the Department of Defense branches, including Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, or others, qualifying the member to serve as a medical assistant primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at the point of care, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness, shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a nursing assistant in New Hampshire. For purposes of this paragraph "occupational skill" shall include Army 68W, Air Force 4N0X1, Navy hospital corpsman HM, Coast Guard health services technician HS, or equivalents as implemented by the Department of Defense. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant has been assigned an enlisted occupational code of 68W (Army), 4N0X1 (Air Force), Navy hospital corpsman HM, Coast Guard health services technician HS, or equivalents, and that the applicant has used those skills as part of their service in the last 3 years;

(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

II. An individual licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction who presently holds a certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a licensed nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant is currently licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction;

(b) Provide a copy of the applicant's certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;

(c) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(d) Meet other criteria as established by the board.

RSA 326-E:8

I. The respiratory care practitioner is responsible for managing all aspects of the respiratory care of each patient under the orders of a physician, physician associate, or nurse practitioner. The respiratory care practitioner shall provide:

(a) Written documentation of therapeutic effectiveness of care provided.

(b) Periodic written evaluation of each patient.

II. The respiratory care practitioner shall be aware of and abide by this chapter, and the rules adopted by the executive director, in consultation with the advisory board.

III. Each licensee shall provide his or her employer with a copy of his or her license, conditional license, temporary student license, current renewal verification or proof of reinstatement of license. This copy shall be available for public review upon request. The employer shall maintain a list of all persons providing respiratory care at his or her facility for review by the executive director upon request.

IV. In response to board inquires relevant to the status of their licenses or their practice of respiratory care, licensees shall provide complete and truthful information to the executive director.

V. Licensees shall notify the executive director if licenses, renewal verification cards, or other proofs of licensure are lost or stolen.

VI. Licensees shall maintain their current business and residential addresses on file with the office of professional licensure and certification. Changes in addresses shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the date of change.

VII. Each licensee shall notify the executive director of those acts or omissions that are violations of this chapter or are grounds for disciplinary action.

RSA 326-F:16

I. No person shall conduct or operate a business outside of the state for the sale at retail of hearing aids to individuals within the state unless such business is registered with a permit issued by the office of professional licensure and certification.

II. The office shall issue a permit to such out-of-state business if the business discloses and provides proof:

(a) That the business is in compliance with all applicable laws and rules in the state in which the business is located;

(b) Of the operating locations and the names and titles of all principal corporate officers;

(c) That the business complies with all lawful directions and requests for information from the board of all states in which it conducts business; and

(d) That the business agrees in writing to comply with all New Hampshire laws and rules relating to the sale or dispensing of hearing aids.

RSA 326-F:3

I. To be eligible for initial licensure as a speech-language pathologist an applicant shall:

(a) Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the office of professional licensure and certification that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and adhere to this chapter, RSA 328-F and the board's rules.

(b) Meet any continuing competency requirements established by the board in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A.

(c) Either hold a currently valid certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or its successor organization, or meet the requirements of paragraph II.

II. To be eligible for initial licensure as a speech-language pathologist an applicant not holding a currently valid certificate of clinical competence shall:

(a) Possess a master's degree or higher academic degree in speech-language pathology, communications sciences and disorders, or communications disorders.

(b) Have completed a supervised clinical practicum experience complying with the requirements set forth in rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.

(c) Have completed a postgraduate professional experience under the direction and supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist and meeting the requirements of rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.

(d) Pass an examination approved by the board in rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.

III. To be eligible for initial licensure as an audiologist an applicant shall:

(a) Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the office that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the requirements of this chapter.

(b) Possess at least a master's degree in audiology from an educational institution approved by the board which consists of course work approved pursuant to rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.

(c) Complete a supervised postgraduate professional experience at an educational institution or its cooperation programs, approved pursuant to rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.

(d) Pass an examination specified by the board in rules adopted under RSA 541-A.

(e) Complete a supervised postgraduate professional experience.

(f) If applicable, submit proof of licensure in another state in which the licensure requirements are equivalent to or greater than those in this chapter.

IV. (a) As of July 1, 2022, to be eligible to practice speech-language pathology in a public school system, state-approved nonpublic school for children with disabilities, chartered educational institution of the state, or the state department of education, applicants shall be licensed as speech-language pathologists in accordance with this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a), any person practicing speech-language pathology as a speech-language specialist certified by the department of education prior to July 1, 2022 shall be eligible to continue practicing as a speech-language specialist so long as such person practices continuously after July 1, 2022 in a public school system, state-approved nonpublic school for children with disabilities, chartered public educational institution of the state, or the state department of education. Such persons shall not be eligible to participate in the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact established in RSA 326-F:17.

RSA 326-I:5

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:

I. The form and content of license applications authorized in RSA 326-I:7, II. For licensed interpreters such rules shall include application criteria including proof of an approved valid credential.

II. License and application fees, renewal fees, and any other fees required under this chapter which shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board for the previous fiscal year.

III. The conditions under which an applicant from another jurisdiction may be issued a license.

IV. Requirements for continuing professional education and competency of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.

V. The contents of the code of professional conduct, and the application of the code to the provision of services by interpreters.

VI. Expiration of licenses.

VII. The conduct of investigations and hearings under this chapter, consistent with due process requirements.

VIII. Procedural and substantive requirements for assessing, compromising, and collecting administrative fines as authorized by RSA 326-I:14, III.

RSA 326-I:9

I. To be eligible for licensure by the board as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, an applicant shall:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age and make application to the board, upon a form prescribed by the board.

(b) Pay to the board the appropriate license application fee.

(c) Possess the minimum standards of performance and training pursuant to rules adopted by the board under RSA 541-A and RSA 326-I:5.

(d) Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the board that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the requirements of this chapter.

(e) If applicable, submit proof of licensure in another state in which the licensure requirements are equivalent to or greater than those in this chapter.

II. (a) A license shall be restored after a period of nonrenewal of less than 2 years, if the person pays to the board a restoration fee consisting of the current renewal fee plus any late fee established by rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A and submits such evidence of continued professional competence and eligibility for licensure as the board may require.

(b) Any person who fails to renew a license within 3 years after its expiration date may apply for and obtain a new license upon meeting the requirements of this chapter and paying to the board the appropriate fee.

RSA 327:25-a

I. After contact lenses have been adequately fitted and the patient released from immediate follow-up care by an optometrist licensed under this chapter or an ophthalmologist registered under RSA 329, the prescribing optometrist or ophthalmologist shall, upon the patient's request, provide to the patient a prescription in writing for replacement contact lenses.

II. Optometrists and ophthalmologists shall not be required to service contact lenses that they did not dispense.

III. An optometrist or ophthalmologist may refuse to give the patient a copy of the patient's contact lens prescription until the patient has paid for the eye examination, but only if that optometrist or ophthalmologist would have required immediate payment from that patient had the examination revealed that no ophthalmic goods were required.

IV. (a) No person shall conduct or operate a business outside of the state for the sale at retail of contact lenses to individuals within the state unless such business is registered with a permit issued by the office in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(b) The office shall issue a permit to such out-of-state business if the business discloses and provides proof:

(1) That the business is in compliance with all applicable laws and rules in the state in which the business is located;

(2) Of the operating locations and the names and titles of all principal corporate officers;

(3) That the business complies with all lawful directions and requests for information from the board of pharmacy and the board of registration in optometry of all states in which it conducts business;

(4) That the business has paid the established fee.

V. For purposes of this section, "prescription for contact lenses" means a dated and signed written direction specifying that it is for contact lenses and which shall include at least the power, size, curvature, color and material composition of the contact lenses. Other parameters or instructions, including but not limited to lens manufacturer, prescription expiration date, number of permitted refills, and a statement prohibiting substitutions may be included at the prescriber's professional discretion and shall be honored by the person who fills the prescription. Unless otherwise specified by the prescriber for health reasons, a contact lens prescription shall expire one year from the date of issue.

VI. No person shall sell contact lenses without a valid prescription as defined in paragraph V.

RSA 327:6-c

I. (a) Optometrists seeking authorization to treat glaucoma shall complete at least 40 hours of classroom education, approved by the board, incorporating: epidemiology of the glaucomas; genetics of the glaucomas; anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of aqueous inflow and aqueous outflow; optic nerve anatomy and pathophysiology; neurotoxicity and neuroprotectants; receptor biology; pharmacology, clinical use and toxic effects of alpha and beta adrenergic agents, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, prostanoids and cholinergic agents.

(b) Optometrists shall pass an examination approved by the board that covers the educational components listed in subparagraph (a). Upon passage of such exam, an optometrist shall have prescriptive authority during the clinical management period pursuant to RSA 327:6-a.

(c) The board shall waive the requirements of this paragraph and of paragraph II for optometrists who have either graduated after 2002 or who have proof of 12 months of credentialed privileges to treat glaucoma by the United States Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs or the national Indian Health Service, or who are certified by the American Board of Optometry, verified by the board.

II. (a) To be authorized to initiate treatment of glaucoma for patients 18 years of age or older, a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent certified optometrist shall complete the educational requirements in paragraph I and provide evidence of written referrals and consultations with an ophthalmologist. For purposes of this section, "ophthalmologist"; means a physician licensed under RSA 329 with a specialty in ophthalmology. The joint credentialing committee shall review evidence of glaucoma co-management submitted pursuant to subparagraph (b).

(b) Except as provided in subparagraph I(c) or paragraph III, therapeutic pharmaceutical agent certified optometrists are required to provide evidence of successful collaborative treatment and co-management of 25 glaucoma patients, up to 5 of which may be established patients, during a period of not less than 18 months for each patient, to ophthalmologists according to the following criteria:

(1) A new or existing glaucoma patient is examined and diagnosed by the optometrist;

(2) The optometrist develops a proposed treatment plan and forwards the plan with examination documentation to an ophthalmologist for consultation;

(3) The ophthalmologist reviews the optometrist's examination documentation and proposed treatment plan;

(4) The ophthalmologist, optometrist, and patient mutually agree to and document a treatment plan;

(5) The optometrist shall consult with the co-managing ophthalmologist when any of the following occurs: the patient's target pressure is not reached within 90 days; the patient is experiencing documented progression of optic nerve damage; the patient develops documented and repeated progression of visual field loss; or the patient develops angle-closure; and

(6) For each successfully co-managed glaucoma patient the optometrist and co-managing ophthalmologist shall complete a glaucoma credentialing reporting form and submit the form to the joint credentialing committee upon completion of the 18 months of treatment.

III. The joint credentialing committee may waive or reduce the requirements of RSA 327:6-c, I and II for the following categories of optometrists:

(a) Optometrists with a license and proof of practice for 12 months treating glaucoma patients in another state that currently authorizes the treatment of glaucoma by optometrists; or

(b) Optometrists who have proof of successful completion of a 12-month accredited optometric residency program or its equivalent.

IV. Upon certification to treat glaucoma patients an optometrist shall consult with an ophthalmologist within 30 days when any of the following occurs:

(a) The patient is experiencing documented progression of optic nerve damage or the patient develops documented and repeated progression of visual field loss on maximum tolerated topical medical therapy; or

(b) The patient develops angle-closure.

RSA 328-D:3-b

[Paragraph I effective until January 1, 2027; see also paragraph I set out below.]

I. (a) Except as provided in RSA 328-D:15, III and RSA 328-D:16, II, physician associates with fewer than 8,000 hours of post-graduate clinical practice hours practicing without at least one licensed New Hampshire physician in the group, practice, or health system shall enter into a written collaboration agreement with a New Hampshire licensed physician. The physician signing the collaboration agreement shall practice in a similar area of medicine as the physician associate. The physician associate shall provide proof of clinical hours worked upon request of the board of medicine.

(b) Any New Hampshire licensed physician associate with more than 8,000 post-graduate clinical practice hours who intends to practice medicine in a setting without at least one licensed New Hampshire physician in the group, practice, or health system shall apply to the board of medicine for a waiver of the collaboration agreement requirement. Within 90 days of enactment of this subparagraph, the board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A which set forth the requirements the physician associate must meet for the board to grant the waiver. The rules shall include creating a waiver application form on which the physician associate shall provide the physician associate's name, license number, physical location of the practice, mailing address, phone number, primary area of medical practice, and proof of required post-graduate clinical practice hours. The rules shall require the board to confirm the physician associate's license is in good standing. The board may delay or deny approval of the waiver if the physician associate's license is not in good standing or if the board is aware of action against the physician associate's license. The board shall also adopt rules that outline the conditions under which a physician associate who is denied a waiver may reapply. Any New Hampshire licensed physician associate with more than 8,000 post-graduate clinical practice hours who intends to practice medicine in a setting without at least one licensed New Hampshire physician in the group, practice, or health system may not do so without first obtaining a waiver through the waiver process created by the board of medicine in this subparagraph.

[Paragraph I effective January 1, 2027; see also paragraph I set out above.]

I. Except as provided in RSA 328-D:15, III and RSA 328-D:16, II, physician associates with fewer than 8,000 hours of post-graduate clinical practice hours practicing without at least one licensed New Hampshire physician in the group, practice, or health system shall enter into a written collaboration agreement with a New Hampshire licensed physician. The physician signing the collaboration agreement shall practice in a similar area of medicine as the physician associate. The physician associate shall provide proof of clinical hours worked upon request of the board of medicine.

II. A collaboration agreement shall include all of the following:

(a) Processes for collaboration and consultation with the appropriate physician and other health care professional as indicated based on the patient's condition; the physician associate's education, training, and experience, and the applicable standards of care.

(b) An acknowledgment that the physician associate's scope of practice shall be limited to medical care that is within the physician associate's education, training, and experience as outlined in paragraphs VII-XVIII.

(c) A statement that although collaboration occurs between the physician associate and physicians and other health care professionals, a physician shall be accessible for consultation in person, by telephone, or electronic means at all times when a physician associate is practicing.

(d) The signatures of the physician associate and the participating physician. No other signatures shall be required.

III. The collaboration agreement shall be updated as necessary.

IV. In the event of the unanticipated unavailability of a participating physician practicing as a sole practitioner due to serious illness or death, a physician associate may continue to practice for not more than a 30-day period without entering into a new collaboration agreement with another participating physician.

V. The collaboration agreement shall be kept on file at the practice and made available to the board upon request. The board shall not request or require any modifications to the collaboration agreement.

VI. A participating physician shall not be required to submit a written acceptance of collaboration to the board.

VII. Physician associates may provide any legal medical service for which they have been prepared by their education, training, and experience and are competent to perform. Medical and surgical services provided by physician associates include, but are not limited to:

(a) Obtaining and performing comprehensive health histories and physical examinations;

(b) Evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and providing medical treatment;

(d) Educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention;

(e) Providing consultation upon request;

(f) Writing medical orders;

VIII. Physician associates may provide services in healthcare facilities or programs including but not limited to hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospices.

IX. Physician associates may obtain informed consent.

X. Physician associates may supervise, delegate, and assign therapeutic and diagnostic measures to licensed or unlicensed personnel.

XI. Consistent with the scope of practice, physician associates may certify the health or disability of a patient as required by any local, state, or federal program.

XII. Physician associates may authenticate any document with their signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement if it may be so authenticated by the signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement of a physician.

XIII. A physician associate may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices. Physician associates may plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing non pharmacological interventions, including but not limited to durable medical equipment, nutrition, blood and blood products, and diagnostic support services including but not limited to home healthcare, hospice, and physical and occupational therapy. A physician associate licensed under this chapter may prescribe non-opioid and opioid controlled drugs classified in schedule II through IV by means of telemedicine. When prescribing a non-opioid or opioid controlled drug classified in schedule II through IV by means of telemedicine, a subsequent evaluation shall be conducted by a practitioner licensed to prescribe the drug at intervals appropriate for the patient, medical condition, and drug, but not less than annually. All prescribing shall be in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.

XIV. The prescribing and dispensing of drugs shall:

(a) Comply with the requirements of RSA 318, and federal and state regulations;

(b) Occur when pharmacy services are not reasonably available, or when it is in the best interests of the patient, or when it is an emergency; and

XV. Physician associates may request, receive, and sign for professional samples, and may distribute professional samples to patients.

XVI. Physician associates who prescribe and/or dispense controlled substances shall register with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and any applicable state controlled substance regulatory authority.

XVII. Physician associates shall collaborate with, consult with, and/or refer to the appropriate member(s) of the healthcare team as indicated by the patient's condition, the education, experience, and competencies of the physician associate, and the standard of care. The degree of collaboration should be outlined in the collaboration agreement. Physician associates are solely responsible for the care they provide.

XVIII. The scope of practice of a physician associate shall be determined at the practice level based on the education, training, and experience of the physician associate. Practice settings may include, but are not limited to, a physician employer setting, group practice setting, independent private practice setting, or in a health care facility setting governed by a system of credentialing and/or granting of privileges.

XIX. Physician associates shall collaborate with, consult with, and/or refer to a physician or the appropriate member of the health care team as indicated by the patient's condition, the education, experience, and competencies of the physician associate, and the standard of care. Physician associates may only practice medicine when a physician or other appropriate member of the health care team is available for consultation in person or by electronic means. Physician associates are solely responsible for the care they provide.

XX. Physician associates shall comply with all internal policies regarding scope of practice as set forth by the physician associate's employer.

RSA 328-E:13

I. The license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be renewed every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

II. As a condition of renewal of license, the board shall require each licensee to show proof at least every 2 years that the licensee has completed an approved continuing naturopathic medical education program within the preceding 2 years. For the purposes of this section an "approved continuing naturopathic medical education program" means a program designed to continue the education of the licensee in current developments, skills, procedures, or treatment in the licensee's field of practice, which has been certified by a national or state naturopathic medical society or college or university and approved by the board. Such program shall include not less than 3 hours of education in pain management or addiction disorders, or a combination thereof.

RSA 328-G:9

I. No person shall practice acupuncture within this state without first obtaining a license from the board except physicians licensed under RSA 329 and doctors of naturopathic medicine certified under RSA 328-E:12.

II. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements:

(a) Has reached the age of majority.

(b) Has current, active NCCAOM certification, or prior NCCAOM certification with documentation of continuing education pursuant to paragraph X of this section, or equivalent certification approved by the board through examination or Credentials Documentation Review.

(d) Is of good professional character.

(e)(1) Has earned a baccalaureate, registered nurse, or physician associate degree from an accredited institution, and has a current, valid license to practice acupuncture from another state whose requirements are substantially equal to or exceed the requirements of RSA 328-G:9, II; or

(2) Has successfully completed a post-secondary acupuncture college program which is approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine ("ACAHM"), including its successors or predecessors, or the board; or

(3) Has successfully completed an apprenticeship program that, at the time of completion, was in compliance with certification standards set by NCCAOM, including its successors or predecessors. All applicants seeking licensure via apprenticeship route who have not graduated from an accredited acupuncture school must be able to meet all NCCAOM standards for certification or hold a valid license to practice acupuncture from another state whose requirements are substantially similar to or exceed the requirements of RSA 328-G:9, II.

III. Only a person licensed under this chapter or a physician licensed under RSA 329 or a doctor of naturopathic medicine certified under RSA 328-E:12, shall hold out to members of the public that such person is practicing acupuncture, or use a title or description which suggests such, including any of the following:

(a) C.A. or Certified Acupuncturist.

(b) Acupuncturist.

(d) Any other letters or words denoting that the person practices acupuncture.

IV. Notwithstanding paragraph III, the title, "Licensed Acupuncturist", and its abbreviations, "L.Ac." or "Lic. Ac.", shall be used only by persons licensed under this chapter.

V. (a) Whoever, not being licensed or exempted as provided in this chapter, shall advertise oneself or in any way hold oneself out as qualified to practice acupuncture, or shall practice acupuncture, or whoever does so after receiving notice that one's license has been revoked, and whoever, being licensed as provided in this chapter, shall advertise or call oneself or allow oneself to be advertised or called a physician or a doctor in such a way as to imply that such credential relates to the provision of acupuncture services, or use any physician's or doctor's insignia for such purposes shall be in violation of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a), the only persons licensed under this chapter that shall be allowed to call themselves a doctor shall be those who have earned a doctoral degree in the practice of acupuncture from an accredited educational institution or other program approved by the board pursuant to administrative rules.

VI. Persons licensed pursuant to this chapter who engage in the practice of acupuncture without complying with this chapter shall be subject to refused renewal, limitation, revocation, or suspension of their license.

VII. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit, interfere with, or prevent any other licensed health care professionals from practicing within the scope of their licenses as defined by each profession's New Hampshire licensing statutes, but they shall not hold themselves out to the public or any private group of business by any title or description of services that includes any of the terms in paragraphs III or IV unless they are licensed under this chapter, RSA 329, or RSA 328-E:12.

VIII. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, those health care professionals licensed under RSA 316-A who are practicing acupuncture as of July 1, 1997 may petition the board for an exemption to the licensure requirements of this chapter. The board shall consider the educational qualifications and the clinical experience of those individuals licensed under RSA 316-A seeking exemption to the licensure requirements of this chapter.

IX. The procedure and timeframe for license renewals shall be as described in RSA 310.

X. As a condition of renewal of license, the board shall require each licensee to show proof of having completed for each biennial period continuing education units at approved institutions or as approved by the board in accordance with rules adopted by the board. Maintaining continuous NCCAOM certification shall fulfill the continuing education requirement.

RSA 329:16-g

The board shall require each licensee to show proof at least at every biennial license renewal that the licensee has completed 100 hours of approved continuing medical education program within the preceding 2 years. For the purposes of this section, an approved continuing medical education program is a program designed to continue the education of the licensee in current developments, skills, procedures, or treatment in the licensee's field of practice, which has been certified by a national, state, or county medical society or college or university. Each licensee shall submit a continuing medical education report with copies of continuing medical education course certificates earned by the licensee and other documents which establish that continuing medical education course requirements have been met, using a form approved by the board.

RSA 329:16-h

Any person whose name has been placed on the inactive list may be restored to active status upon the filing of a written request for reinstatement of license, accompanied by the reinstatement fee as established by the office of professional licensure and certification, proof of satisfaction of continuing medical education requirements established by RSA 329:16-g, and such other evidence of professional competence as the board may reasonably require.

RSA § 331-A:10

Qualifications for Licensure. – I. The office shall issue a salesperson's license to any applicant who: (a) Has attained the age of 18; (b) Has successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the commission which demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the principles of real estate practice. The executive director shall only accept for licensure, an applicant who shows proof of completion of 40 hours of approved study which shall have been completed prior to the date of the applicant's examination; (c) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct; (d) Furnishes any evidence required by the commission relative to good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity; and (e) Complies with the criminal records check under RSA

RSA § 331-A:10-a

. II. The office shall issue a broker's license to any applicant who: (a) Has attained the age of 18; (b) Has successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the commission which demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the principles of real estate practice. The office shall only accept for licensure, an applicant who shows proof of completion of 60 hours of approved study which shall have been completed prior to the date of the applicant's examination; (c)(1) Has been employed full time by an active principal broker for at least one year within 5 years of the date of application; or (2) Has at least 2,000 part-time hours as a licensed salesperson in this state within 5 years of the date of application; or (3) Proves to the office, based on criteria provided by the commission, that the applicant has experience equivalent to the experience required by subparagraph (c)(1) or (c)(2); (d) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct; (e) Furnishes any evidence required by the commission relative to good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity; (f) For a broker acting as a principal broker or a managing broker, but excluding associate brokers or a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association, files a surety bond with the office which shall be held in accordance with RSA

RSA § 331-A:22-a

Practice by Brokers of Other Jurisdictions. – I. An out-of-state broker may perform acts with respect to a commercial real estate transaction that require a license under this chapter, provided the out-of-state broker complies with the laws of this state with respect to the transaction and: (a) Works in cooperation with a licensed New Hampshire broker, whether in a co-brokerage, referral, or other cooperative agreement or arrangement; (b) Enters into a written agreement with a licensed New Hampshire broker that includes the terms of cooperation and any compensation to be paid by the licensed broker and a statement that the out-of-state broker and the out-of-state broker's agents will comply with the laws of this state; (c) Provides the licensed New Hampshire broker a copy of the out-of-state broker's license or other proof of licensure from the jurisdictions where the out-of-state broker maintains a license as a real estate broker; (d) Deposits all escrow funds, security deposits, and other money received pursuant to the commercial real estate transaction to be held as provided in RSA

RSA § 331-A:23

Denial of Recognition. – No broker or salesperson applicant whose license as a broker or salesperson is under revocation or suspension in another state shall be granted a license as a broker or salesperson in this state; and, if already granted a license through reciprocity or recognition, it may be revoked or suspended as provided under this chapter upon proof of the other state's action. Source. 1993, 348:1. 2008, 34:7, eff. July 11, 2008. 2022, 39:3, eff. Aug. 1, 2022. Section

RSA § 331-A:25

Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Conduct of licensed brokers and salespeople. II. Administration of examinations. III. Eligibility of persons who have failed a salesperson or broker examination to be reexamined. IV. [Repealed.] V. Application forms for original and renewal licenses and registration forms for trade names. VI. Proof of an applicant's good character. VII. [Repealed.] VIII. Accreditation of programs of study in real estate, and the conduct of such programs. IX. A minimum of a 3-hour core course of continuing education for active and inactive license renewal, and an additional 12 elective hours of continuing education for active license renewals. The initial 12 hours of continuing education for salespersons prior to their first license renewal shall be established by the commission in specified topics or courses related to the salesperson's practice. X. [Repealed.] XI. [Repealed.] XII. The ethics code as required under RSA

RSA 332-B:13

I. All licenses established under this chapter shall be renewed in accordance with RSA 310:8.

II. As a condition of renewal of license, each licensed veterinarian shall be required to show proof that he or she has attended an approved educational program or programs totaling at least 24 hours in the 2-year period preceding each renewal date. Approved educational programs shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the board. The board may excuse a licensee from all or a portion of the educational requirement upon the filing of a petition establishing good cause for the waiver as set forth in rules adopted by the board.

RSA 332-B:9

Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make written application to the office of professional licensure and certification. The application shall show that the applicant is 18 years of age or more, a graduate of an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine or other veterinary school acceptable to the board, or the holder of an ECFVG certificate or a PAVE certificate, a person of good professional character, and such other information and proof as the board may require by rule. The application shall be accompanied by the requisite fee.

RSA 332-E:6

I. Upon satisfactory fulfillment by an applicant of the requirements in this section, the department shall issue a suitable certificate designating the applicant's competency. The certificate shall indicate the class of treatment plant or distribution system and level of operation for which the operator is qualified. The certificate shall be prominently displayed in the office of the public water supply system.

II. Renewal, when appropriate, shall be on a biennial basis.

III. Certificates shall be renewed every 2 years unless revoked for cause, replaced by one of the higher grade, or invalidated.

IV. Certificates shall be valid only so long as it is apparent to the department that the holder uses reasonable care, judgment and application of knowledge in the performance of duties. No certificate shall be valid if it was obtained through fraud, deceit, or the submission of inaccurate data on qualifications.

V. The certificates of operators who terminate employment in the water treatment or distribution field shall be valid for 2 years after such termination and unless renewed thereafter shall automatically revert to an inactive status. Operators whose certificates are thus inactivated may be issued new certificates of like classification on presentation of appropriate proof of competency to the department and payment of the initial $50 fee. Successful completion of a written or oral examination or both may be required at the discretion of the department.

VI. Certificates may be issued, upon payment of the initial $50 fee, without examination, in a comparable classification to any person who holds a certificate issued by the appropriate certification agency of any federal, state, interstate, territorial or other level of government, if, in the judgment of the department, the requirements for certification of operators under which such person's certificate was issued do not conflict with the provisions of the department's rules and are of a standard not lower than that specified by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

RSA 332-G:7

I. Each of the boards or commissions established in this title shall, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence with an application for licensure, certification, or registration, accept education, training, or service completed by an individual as a member of the armed forces, as defined in RSA 21:50, II, toward the qualifications required to receive the license, certificate, or registration in question.

II. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, upon the request of a licensee or registration or certificate holder who is a member of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard and is called to active duty, the corresponding board or commission shall place the person's license registration, or certificate on inactive status. The license registration, or certificate may be reactivated within one year of the person's release from active status by payment of the renewal fee and with proof of completion of the most current continuing education requirement, if any, unless still within the renewal period.

III. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, each of the boards or commissions under this title authorized to conduct licensure, certification, or registration, and examinations therefor, shall upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence by an applicant before the board or commission, facilitate the issuance of a license or certification for a person: (i) who is certified or licensed in a state other than New Hampshire; (ii) whose spouse is a member of the armed forces in the United States; (iii) whose spouse is the subject of a military transfer to New Hampshire; and (iv) who left employment to accompany a spouse to New Hampshire. The procedure shall include, but not be limited to, facilitating the issuance of a license, certificate, or registration if, in the opinion of the board or commission, the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration of such other state are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration in New Hampshire.

IV. Every board or commission under this title shall adopt rules, when applicable, under RSA 541-A for:

(a) What constitutes military education, training, or service acceptable for each military occupational specialty (MOS) related to the specific regulated occupation or profession, as required under paragraph I.

(b) The procedures and notice required for the inactive status of licenses, certificates, or registrations under paragraph II.

(c) Procedures for facilitating issuance of licenses, certificates, or registrations for a spouse of a member of the armed forces as required in paragraph III.

V. Every board or commission under this title shall complete the rulemaking requirements in paragraph IV by January 1, 2026.

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)