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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:178 - Continuing Education Required.

310-A:178 Continuing Education Required. –
Any person holding a license shall be required to be in compliance with the continuing education requirements of the National Court Reporters Association or the National Verbatim Reporters Association depending on their method of court reporting as specified in RSA 310-A:162. Each person shall be responsible for maintaining evidence of his or her continuing education units and shall submit such evidence of continuing education units to the executive director annually upon renewal of their license.
Source.
2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2022, 64:6, eff. July 19, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:179 - License Number Required.

310-A:179 License Number Required. –
The executive director shall issue license numbers and all licensees shall display their license number on any transcripts produced by the licensee and on all business cards and other such information made available to the public or as dictated by the executive director.
Source.
2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2022, 64:6, eff. July 19, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:180 - Code of Ethics.

310-A:180 Code of Ethics. –
The executive director shall adopt the National Court Reporters Association Code of Ethics as the New Hampshire advisory board of court reporters code of ethics, including all provisions relating to giving, directly or indirectly, any gift, incentive, reward or anything of value to attorneys, clients, witnesses, insurance companies, or any other persons or entities associated with the litigation or to the representatives or agents of any of the foregoing except for:
I. Items that do not exceed $100 in the aggregate per recipient each year; or
II. Pro bono services as defined by the New Hampshire Bar Association.
Source.
2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2022, 64:5, eff. July 19, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:181 - Limited Notarial Function.

310-A:181 Limited Notarial Function. –
Any licensee under this subdivision may be permitted, in the performance of his or her court reporting duties, to place any person under oath without the separate requirement of being designated a notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of deeds, as specified in RSA 455.
Source.
2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:182 - Purpose; Scope of Practice.

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.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:183 - Definitions.

310-A:183 Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "Auxiliary services" means any fee paid services provided by the home inspector to the client in addition to a home inspection.
II. "Board" means the board of home inspectors.
III. "Client" means an individual who signs a home inspection agreement in order to have a home inspection performed.
IV. "Code of ethics" means the code of ethics followed by home inspectors who are licensed as home inspectors by the board.
V. "Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector visually examines the readily accessible systems and components of a home and which describes those systems and components in accordance with the board-approved standards of practice and code of ethics.
VI. "Home inspector" means a person who, by reason of professional education or practical experience, or both, is qualified to engage in the practice of home inspections as attested by licensing as a home inspector.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:184 - Standards of Practice.

310-A:184 Standards of Practice. –
The board shall adopt, under RSA 541-A, minimum and uniform standards of practice which shall apply to New Hampshire home inspectors and be enforced by the board.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:185 - Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Home Inspectors.

310-A:185 Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Home Inspectors. –
I. The code of ethics details the core guidelines of home inspection professionalism and home inspection ethics, covering crucial issues such as conflicts of interest, good faith, and public perception. Integrity, honesty, and objectivity are fundamental principles embodied by this code, which sets forth obligations of ethical conduct for the home inspection profession.
II. Inspectors shall comply with this code, avoid association with any enterprise whose practices violate this code, and strive to uphold, maintain, and improve the integrity, reputation, and practice of the home inspection profession.
III. Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity. Inspectors shall not:
(a) Inspect properties for compensation in which they have, or expect to have, a financial interest.
(b) Inspect properties under contingent arrangements whereby any compensation or future referrals are dependent on reported findings or on the sale of a property.
(c) Directly or indirectly compensate realty agents, or other parties having a financial interest in closing or settlement of real estate transactions, for the referral of inspections or for inclusion on a list of recommended inspectors, preferred providers, or similar arrangements.
(d) Receive compensation for an inspection from more than one party unless agreed to by the client.
(e) Accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for recommending contractors, services, or products to inspection clients or other parties having an interest in inspected properties.
(f) Repair, replace, or upgrade, for compensation, systems or components covered by the standards of practice, for one year after the inspection.
IV. Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties.
(a) Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine conviction and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
(b) Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
(c) Inspectors shall not disclose inspection results or client information without client approval. Inspectors, at their discretion, may disclose observed immediate safety hazards to occupants exposed to such hazards, when feasible.
V. Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit themselves, or reduce public confidence in the profession.
(a) Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors' services or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.
(b) Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of this code to the board.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:187 - Rulemaking Authority.

310-A:187 Rulemaking Authority. –
I. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) The qualifications of applicants in addition to requirements of this subdivision, and including the qualifications for satisfactory evidence of good professional character.
(b) The criteria for a license to be renewed or reinstated, including any requirements for continuing education.
(c) [Repealed.]
(d) [Repealed.]
(e) Procedures for approving education courses for eligibility for licensure and for a continuing education program.
(f) How an applicant shall be examined, including the form of the examination.
(g) The design of an official seal.
(h) The establishment of administrative fines which may be levied in the administration of this subdivision.
II. The board shall adopt one eligibility examination required for licensure that is an independent nationally recognized proctored examination.
III. At least 40 days prior to any hearing to be held pursuant to RSA 541-A:11, the board shall furnish a copy of any proposed rules of or amendments thereto, to all affected professionals licensed by the board.
Source.
2008, 339:1. 2014, 174:16, eff. Sept. 9, 2014. 2021, 197:153, eff. July 1, 2021. 2023, 212:50, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:188 - Fees.

310-A:188 Fees. –
The board shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, which shall establish fees required under this subdivision, which shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board budgeted for the biennium in which they will apply, including the following:
I. Application for licensure.
II. Renewal for licensed home inspectors.
III. Late fees for a late renewal of license.
IV. Replacement of a lost or mutilated license.
V. Transcribing and transferring records and other services.
VI. Reinstatement fees.
VII. Other fees or fines deemed necessary by the board.
Source.
2008, 339:1. 2014, 269:11, eff. July 1, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:189 - License Required.

310-A:189 License Required. –
Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall practice as a home inspector or conduct home inspections in this state without a home inspector's license issued by the board under this subdivision.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:189-a - Airborne Radon Mitigation Installer Certification Required.

310-A:189-a Airborne Radon Mitigation Installer Certification Required. –
I. (a) Any person engaged in the design or installation of airborne radon mitigation devices in New Hampshire shall hold a current certification from either the National Radon Proficiency Program offered by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, Inc., or the National Radon Safety Board.
(b) A person certified under subparagraph (a) shall be responsible for all workers who, under his or her supervision, perform tasks necessary to install an airborne radon mitigation device. Workers performing such tasks under the supervision of a person so certified shall not be required to be certified under subparagraph (a).
II. The board of home inspectors shall inform the public through their website that persons engaged in designing or installing airborne radon mitigation devices shall be certified under paragraph I and shall provide links to the websites of the certifying organizations.
III. Whoever falsely claims to be certified under this section through advertising, signage, or other written or oral representation shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a class B misdemeanor if any other person.
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2014, 325:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:189-b - Mold Assessment Certification Required.

310-A:189-b Mold Assessment Certification Required. –
I. For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Mold assessment" means:
(1) An inspection, investigation, or survey of a dwelling or other structure to provide information to the owner regarding presence, identification, or evaluation of mold;
(2) The development of a mold remediation specification or protocol; or
(3) The collection of a mold sample for analysis.
(b) "Third party certification" means a certification approved by a national nonprofit organization whose programs are accredited by ANSI (American National Standards Institute), CESB (Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards), NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies), or any other accrediting body that operates in compliance with the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard for accrediting organizations. Certifications are credentials of industry knowledge granted to individuals by a certification body for a limited time.
II. No person shall perform residential mold assessment services for remuneration unless that person possesses a valid national third party certification for mold assessment. The individual shall not own the designation; the designation shall be owned by the certifying body. Certification holders shall meet certain requirements set by third party certification organizations in order to be recertified.
III. The board of home inspectors shall inform the public through its website that persons engaged in residential mold assessment shall be certified under paragraph II and shall provide links to the websites of the certifying organizations.
IV. Any professional hired for remuneration by a homeowner, in which the primary work contracted for is not mold assessment, shall be exempt from this section.
V. Any person who offers mold assessment services for a fee but does not comply with this chapter shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person or guilty of a class B misdemeanor if any other person.
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2015, 208:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:190 - Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Home Inspector.

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 board 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 board 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.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:191 - License Applications.

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.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:192 - Continuing Education.

310-A:192 Continuing Education. –
Evidence satisfactory to the board of the completion in each 2-year renewal period of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education shall be required for license renewal, provided that one hour of the 20 required hours shall be from a board-approved course on appropriate building regulations including any recent revisions to regulations. The board shall approve educational courses and activities that would further the professional competence of licensees. The continuing education credits shall be determined on the basis of one credit for each contact hour of course instruction or professional development activity actually attended by a licensee.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:193 - Issuance of Licenses.

310-A:193 Issuance of Licenses. –
The board shall issue a license upon payment of the license fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this subdivision. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee and have a serial number. The issuance of a license by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the license is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed home inspector while the license remains valid. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for the licensee to perform home inspections after the license of the licensee has expired or has been revoked, unless such license shall have been renewed, reinstated, or reissued.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. 2021, 197:181, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 314:32, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:194 - Reciprocity.

310-A:194 Reciprocity. –
If, in the determination of the board, another state grants reciprocity to residents of this state and is deemed to have state licensure requirements equal to or exceeding those of this state, the board may enter into a reciprocity agreement allowing applicants who are licensed under the laws of such other state to obtain a license as a home inspector in this state upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the board.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:195 - Expiration and Renewals.

310-A:195 Expiration and Renewals. –
I. The board shall send, by mail or otherwise, notification of the impending license expiration to each licensee at least one month prior to the expiration of the license, along with a request for payment of a renewal fee. Licensees 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 licensee'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 licensee's name shall be removed from current status, and application for reinstatement shall be required to return to current status. 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. A licensed home inspector shall complete at least 20 hours of board-approved continuing education during each license period in order to maintain his or her license. If a licensee fails to renew such license within the 12 months after the date of expiration, it shall become null and void and the licensee shall be required to reapply and to be re-examined for licensure.
III. Licensees 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.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:196 - Disciplinary Action.

310-A:196 Disciplinary Action. –
I. [Repealed.]
II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this subdivision.
(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude.
(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession.
(d) Unfitness or incompetence by reason of negligence or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the interests of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee.
(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this subdivision.
(f) Mental or physical incompetence to practice under this subdivision.
(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision.
(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated.
(i) Violations of the code of ethics for home inspectors, or any other rule adopted by the board.
(j) Providing false testimony before the board.
(k) Failure to provide, within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, information requested by the board as a result of any formal complaint to the board alleging a violation of this subdivision.
(l) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, certificate, or affidavit in connection with the practice of home inspections.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. 2023, 212:50, II, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:197 - Hearings.

310-A:197 Hearings. –
I-V. [Repealed.]
VI. Any person affected by a final decision of the board may appeal such final decision to the state building code review board, pursuant to RSA 155-A:11-a.
VII, VIII. [Repealed.]
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008. 2023, 212:50, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:198 - Reissuance of Licenses.

310-A:198 Reissuance of Licenses. –
The board, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked, provided 3 or more members of the board vote in favor of such reissuance. A new license may be issued, subject to the rules of the board, and a fee shall be charged for such issuance.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:199 - Violations; Penalty.

310-A:199 Violations;  Penalty. –
It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any natural person or a felony for any business organization to:
I. Present or attempt to use the license of another as one's own;
II. Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any board member in obtaining a license;
III. Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name;
IV. Attempt to use an expired or revoked license;
V. Beginning January 1, 2010, practice home inspections or to offer, advertise, or hold oneself out to the public as being in the practice of home inspection in this state without a license; or
VI. Violate any of the provisions of this subdivision.
Source.
2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:200 - Restraint of Violations.

310-A:200 Restraint of Violations. –
The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain violations of RSA 310-A:199 on proceedings brought by the attorney general, the board, or any society of licensed home inspectors duly incorporated under the laws of this state.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:201 - Exemptions.

310-A:201 Exemptions. –
Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent or affect:
I. A person who is employed by a governmental entity from inspecting residential buildings if the inspection is within official duties and responsibilities.
II. A person from performing a home inspection if the inspection will be used solely by a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union to monitor progress on the construction of a residential structure.
III. A person who is employed as a property manager for a residential structure and whose official duties and responsibilities include inspecting the residential structure from performing an inspection on the structure if the person does not receive separate compensation for the inspection work.
IV. A person who is regulated in another profession from acting within the scope of that person's license, registration, or certification.
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2008, 339:1, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:202 - Purpose.

310-A:202 Purpose. –
The purpose of this subdivision is to assure that a septic system evaluator performs professional services only when the septic system evaluator is qualified by education and training in the specific technical areas involved.
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2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:203 - Definitions.

310-A:203 Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "Board" means the board of septic system evaluators.
II. "Client" means an individual who pays a fee for a septic system evaluation report.
III. "Code of ethics" means the code of ethics described in RSA 310-A:205 that is followed by septic system evaluators who are licensed as septic system evaluators by the board.
IV. "Evaluation" means the process by which a septic system evaluator observes and determines the condition of a septic system at a point in time in accordance with the board-approved standards of practice and code of ethics.
V. "Evaluator" means a person who, by reason of professional education or practical experience, or both, is qualified to engage in the practice of septic system evaluations as attested by licensure as a septic system evaluator.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:204 - Standards of Practice.

310-A:204 Standards of Practice. –
The board shall adopt, under RSA 541-A, minimum and uniform standards of practice which shall apply to New Hampshire septic system evaluators and be enforced by the board.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:207 - Rulemaking Authority.

310-A:207 Rulemaking Authority. –
I. The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) The qualifications of applicants in addition to the requirements of this subdivision, including the qualifications for satisfactory evidence of good professional character.
(b) Procedures for auditing applicants and license holders.
(c) The criteria for a license to be renewed or reinstated, including any requirements for continuing education.
(d) Professional standards required to be met by each holder of a license under this subdivision and how disciplinary actions by the board shall be implemented for violations of these standards.
(e) [Repealed.]
(f) Procedures for approving education courses for eligibility for licensure and for a continuing education program.
(g) How an applicant shall be examined, including the time, place, type, and form of the examination.
(h) The design of an official seal.
(i) The establishment of administrative fines which may be levied in the administration of this subdivision.
II. The board shall adopt one eligibility examination required for licensure that is an independent recognized examination.
III. At least 40 days prior to any hearing to be held pursuant to RSA 541-A:11, the board shall furnish a copy of any proposed rules or amendments thereto, to all affected professionals licensed by the board and the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. 2021, 197:156, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 314:31, eff. July 1, 2022. 2023, 212:63, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:208 - Fees.

310-A:208 Fees. –
The board shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, to establish fees required under this subdivision, which shall be sufficient to produce estimated revenues equal to 125 percent of the direct operating expenses of the board budgeted for the biennium in which they will apply, including the following:
I. Application for licensure.
II. Renewal for license holders.
III. Late fees for a late renewal of a license.
IV. Replacement of a lost or mutilated license.
V. Transcribing and transferring records and other services.
VI. Reinstatement fees.
VII. Other fees or fines deemed necessary by the board.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. 2022, 314:19, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:209 - License Required.

310-A:209 License Required. –
I. Beginning January 1, 2017, no person shall practice as a septic system evaluator or conduct septic system evaluations in this state without a septic system evaluator's license issued by the board under this subdivision, unless the person is eligible for licensure under RSA 310-A:210, II, III, or IV.
II. Beginning January 1, 2018, a person eligible for licensure under RSA 310-A:210, II, III, or IV may continue to practice as a septic system evaluator or conduct septic system evaluations in this state only if such person holds a septic system evaluator's license issued by the board under this subdivision.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:210 - Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Septic System Evaluator.

310-A:210 Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Septic System Evaluator. –
I. Each applicant for licensure as a septic system evaluator shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(a) Completion of classroom and field training at a board-approved evaluator course.
(b) Proof of passing the board-adopted examination required for licensure.
(c) Be at least 18 years of age.
II. A person who currently holds a Granite State septic system certified evaluator designation or other recognized designation determined to be acceptable by the board shall be eligible for licensure by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b). An applicant under this paragraph shall be issued a license by providing evidence satisfactory to the board of such designation.
III. A person who was actively engaged in the business of septic system evaluation in this state as a means of his or her livelihood for at least 5 years and who provides the board with a sworn affidavit that he or she has performed a minimum of 25 septic evaluations preceding the effective date of this subdivision shall be eligible for licensure by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b). An application for licensure under this paragraph shall be made within one year following the effective date of this subdivision. The applicant shall be issued a license by providing evidence satisfactory to the board of the knowledge and experience equivalent to the requirements of subparagraphs I(a) and I(b).
IV. A person who currently holds a New Hampshire septic designer permit and who provides the board with a sworn affidavit that he or she has performed a minimum of 25 septic evaluations preceding the effective date of this subdivision shall be issued a license by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b) upon request of the applicant. An application for licensure under this paragraph shall be made within one year following the effective date of this subdivision.
V. All applicants shall meet the requirement of subparagraph I(c), pay an initial fee, and fulfill all other license application requirements.
VI. The board shall approve all education programs under subparagraph I(a) of organizations or education institutions providing acceptable education and training.
VII. The board shall have the discretion to reject an applicant who is not of good professional character, as evidenced by:
(a) Misstatement of facts by the applicant in connection with the application;
(b) 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
(c) Practicing septic system evaluations without being licensed in violation of laws of the jurisdiction in which the practice took place.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:211 - License Applications.

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.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:212 - Continuing Education.

310-A:212 Continuing Education. –
For renewal of a license issued under this subdivision, each licensee shall participate in a program of continuing education to insure continuing professional competence. Licensees shall complete in each 2-year renewal period a minimum of 6 continuing education units in approved evaluator courses for license renewal. The requirements established by the board shall specify any reasonable approach to meeting this requirement, including but not limited to, the setting of hours, the setting of fees, and the conducting of random audits of licensees.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:213 - Issuance of Licenses.

310-A:213 Issuance of Licenses. –
The board shall issue a license upon payment of the license fee established by the office of professional licensure and certification, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this subdivision. Licenses shall show the full name of the license holder and have a serial number. The issuance of a license by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the license is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a certified septic system evaluator while the license remains valid. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for the license holder to perform septic system evaluations after the license of the evaluator has expired or has been revoked, unless such license shall have been renewed, reinstated, or reissued.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. 2021, 197:158, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:214 - Reciprocity.

310-A:214 Reciprocity. –
If, in the determination of the board, another state grants reciprocity to residents of this state and is deemed to have state requirements equal to or exceeding those of this state, the board may enter into a reciprocity agreement allowing applicants who are certified under the laws of such other state to obtain a license as a septic system evaluator in this state upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the board.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:215 - Expiration and Renewals.

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.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:216 - Disciplinary Action.

310-A:216 Disciplinary Action. –
I. [Repealed.]
II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this subdivision.
(b) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession.
(c) Unfitness or incompetence by reason of negligence or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the interests of persons relying on the expertise of the license holder.
(d) Mental or physical incompetence to practice under this subdivision.
(e) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision.
(f) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated.
(g) Violations of the code of ethics for septic system evaluators, or any other rule adopted by the board.
(h) Providing false testimony before the board.
(i) Failure to provide, within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, information requested by the board as a result of any formal complaint to the board alleging a violation of this subdivision.
(j) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, license, or affidavit in connection with the practice of septic system evaluations.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017. 2023, 212:63, II, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:217 - Repealed by 2023, 212:63, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.

310-A:217 Repealed by 2023, 212:63, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:218 - Reissuance of Licenses.

310-A:218 Reissuance of Licenses. –
The board, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked, provided 3 or more members of the board vote in favor of such reissuance. A new license may be issued, subject to the rules of the board, and a fee shall be charged for such issuance.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:219 - Violations; Penalty.

310-A:219 Violations;  Penalty. –
I. It shall be a class B misdemeanor, for the first offense, and a class A misdemeanor for the second and any subsequent offense, for any natural person to:
(a) Present or attempt to use the license of another as one's own;
(b) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any board member in obtaining a license;
(c) Attempt to use a revoked license;
(d) Beginning January 1, 2017, practice septic system evaluations or to offer, advertise, or hold oneself out to the public as being in the practice of septic system evaluation in this state without a license; or
(e) Violate any of the provisions of this subdivision.
II. It shall be a violation for any natural person to attempt to use an expired license.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:220 - Restraint of Violations.

310-A:220 Restraint of Violations. –
The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain violations of RSA 310-A:219 on proceedings brought by the attorney general or the board.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification › Section 310-A:221 - Exemptions.

310-A:221 Exemptions. –
Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent or affect the following persons from evaluating septic systems:
I. A person who is employed by a governmental entity if the inspection is within official duties and responsibilities.
II. A septic system designer holding a current valid permit issued under RSA 485-A:35.
Source.
2016, 266:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 310-B - State Licensed or Certified Real Estate Appraisers › Section 310-B:1 - Purpose.

310-B:1 Purpose. –
The purpose of this chapter is to bring New Hampshire into compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. However, any real estate appraisal service performed by an individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall be subject to the supervision of the board.
Source.
1990, 167:3. 2006, 318:1, eff. Aug. 18, 2006.