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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:33 - Minors.

284:33 Minors. –
No minor, whether attending a race or employed in any manner on or about a race track, shall be permitted to participate in any pari-mutuel pool or be admitted to any pari-mutuel enclosure.
Source.
1935, 27:20. RL 171:22.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:34 - Effect on Other Laws.

284:34 Effect on Other Laws. –
RSA 338 and RSA 647 shall not apply to pari-mutuel pools provided for by this chapter.
Source.
1935, 27:25. RL 171:28. RSA 284:34. 1971, 541:17. 1973, 40:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:35 - False Entry.

284:35 False Entry. –
No person shall knowingly enter or cause to be entered for competition, or knowingly compete with, any horse under any other than its true name, or out of its proper class, for any purse, prize, premium, stake or sweepstakes offered to the winner of a contest of speed.
Source.
1895, 73:1. PL 189:6. RL 231:5. RSA 284:35. 1971, 541:14. 2010, 272:15, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:36 - Name.

284:36 Name. –
The name of any horse for the purpose of entry for competition or performance in any contest of speed, shall be the name under which said horse has been registered and has publicly performed, and shall not be changed, except as provided by the code of printed rules of the society or association under which the contest is advertised to be conducted.
Source.
1895, 73:2. PL 189:7. RL 231:6. RSA 284:36. 1971, 541:15. 2010, 272:16, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:37 - Penalty.

284:37 Penalty. –
Any person violating any provision of RSA 284:35 or 36 shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
Source.
1895, 73:2. PL 189:8. RL 231:7. RSA 284:37. 1973, 528:183, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:38 - Malicious Interference With Horses.

284:38 Malicious Interference With Horses. –
Any person who willfully or maliciously attempts to or does interfere with, tamper with, injure, or destroy by the use of narcotics, drugs, stimulants, or appliances of any kind used by any horse for the purpose of racing, whether such horse is the property of such person or another, or who willfully or maliciously causes, instigates, counsels, or in any way aids or abets any such interference, tampering, injury, or destruction shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. The owner of any race horse engaged in racing within this state that is found to have been stimulated or doped, or any entry of which such horse is a part, shall be denied any part of the purse offered for such race, and the purse shall be distributed as in the case of a disqualification.
Source.
1939, 71:1. RL 171:14. RSA 284:38. 1971, 541:16. 1973, 528:184. 2010, 272:17, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:38-a - Trainer as Insurer.

284:38-a Trainer as Insurer. –
I. The trainer of record shall be responsible for and shall be the insurer of the condition of any horses used for the purposes of racing, which such trainer of record enters to race. In this section, "trainer of record" means the person registered and identified as trainer of such horse used for the purpose of racing in the records of the lottery commission.
II. The lottery commission may impose sanctions or penalties upon the trainer of record resulting from the condition of the horse entered in a race failing to comply with the rules of the lottery commission. Any person aggrieved by a decision by the lottery commission, shall have the right to appeal the decision to the full lottery commission. Any appeal to the lottery commission shall be in accordance with RSA 284:13.
Source.
2004, 59:4. 2008, 25:1. 2010, 272:18. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:39 - Rights of Licensee.

284:39 Rights of Licensee. –
I. Any licensee under this chapter may refuse admission to, or eject from, the grounds or the enclosure of the racetrack or facility where a licensed live race or race meet or is being held or where licensed simulcasting is held, any person or persons whose presence or conduct, in the sole judgment of the licensee, is inconsistent with the orderly and proper conduct of the live or simulcast race meet, or is detrimental to the sport of racing, whether or not such presence or offensive conduct is associated with gambling.
II. The phrase "grounds or the enclosure of the racetrack or facility" means all real or personal property used by the licensee in the operation of the racetrack and the facilities for simulcasting, including without limitation, the parking lots, grandstands, stables, barn areas, and buildings at the racetrack or facility.
Source.
1959, 210:4. 1987, 176:1. 1992, 185:1. 2010, 272:19, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:40 - Penalty.

284:40 Penalty. –
Any person or persons within said enclosure without right or to whom admission has been refused or who has previously been ejected shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source.
1959, 210:4. 1973, 528:185, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:41 - Definition.

284:41 Definition. –
In this subdivision, "keno" means any game where a player purchases a ticket from a field of 80 numbers and selects a specific amount of numbers. A random number generator employed by the lottery commission chooses 20 numbers at random and the player is paid out against his or her original wager.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:42 - Administration and Enforcement.

284:42 Administration and Enforcement. –
The lottery commission shall administer and enforce this subdivision in any town or city that has voted to allow such gaming.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:43 - Rulemaking.

284:43 Rulemaking. –
The lottery commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. The application procedure for keno licenses.
II. Information to be required on license applications.
III. Procedures for a hearing following the revocation of a license.
IV. The operation of keno games, including types and amounts of wagers.
V. Information required and forms for submission of financial reports.
VI. Guidelines for licensees under this subdivision to set transaction limits for daily, weekly, and monthly play of keno for individual keno players.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:44 - License Fees.

284:44 License Fees. –
The lottery commission shall not charge a separate fee associated with issuing a keno license.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017. 2023, 93:1, eff. Aug. 19, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:46 - License; Issuance.

284:46 License;  Issuance. –
I. Upon receipt of an application under RSA 284:45 the lottery commission shall review the application and shall, in writing, grant or deny the application within 45 days of receipt.
II. The lottery commission shall deny a license application for any one of the following reasons:
(a) The license of the applicant has been previously revoked by the commission and has not been reinstated by the commission.
(b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime provided for in this chapter or in any other chapter for any gaming offense.
(c) The applicant loses his or her liquor license after submitting the application.
III. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling in the past in this or in any other state shall be licensed under this subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno paraphernalia for the conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision.
IV. For retailers that apply for a license pursuant to RSA 284:45, VI (a)(1-9), the lottery commission shall only issue a license for an eligible location where keno tickets shall be sold and the game played within the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45. The lottery commission shall control the installation of the keno ticket terminals and ensure that the sale of the tickets is limited to the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017. 2022, 288:2, eff. July 1, 2022. 2023, 93:3, eff. Aug. 19, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:47 - Operation of Keno Games.

284:47 Operation of Keno Games. –
I. A licensee may operate keno games at its business between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 a.m.
II. A licensee may retain 8 percent of the proceeds from keno games. The remainder, less the administrative costs of the lottery commission and prize payouts, shall be deposited in the education trust fund established in RSA 198:39.
III. No person who has been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, or who has violated any of the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling in the past in this or any other state shall operate a keno game licensed under this subdivision, or rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise provide any hall or keno paraphernalia for the conduct of keno licensed under this subdivision.
IV. No one under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase or redeem a keno ticket.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 295:2, eff. June 25, 2018. 2019, 346:91, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:48 - Financial Reports and Inspection Required.

284:48 Financial Reports and Inspection Required. –
I. Any person which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall submit a complete financial report to the lottery commission for each license issued under RSA 284:46 within 15 days after the expiration of each license, provided, however, a complete monthly financial report shall be submitted in a timely fashion to the commission for each month covered by a license issued under RSA 284:46 on a form to be approved by the lottery commission.
II. All licensees shall maintain a separate checking account for the deposit and disbursement of all income relating to keno, except cash prizes awarded at the games. All expenses shall be paid by check, and all prizes of $500 or more shall be paid by check. No keno funds shall be commingled with other funds of the licensee. The licensee shall retain all canceled checks for the payment of expenses and prizes for at least 2 years from the date of the check. The licensee shall not cash checks which it issues.
III. All financial reports filed by the licensee shall be maintained by the lottery commission for a period of one year from the date of filing and shall be open to public inspection.
IV. All financial records pertaining to the operation of keno games shall be maintained by the licensee and shall be made available to representatives of the lottery commission or of the commissioner of the department of safety upon request.
V. A licensee which has been licensed to conduct keno games shall maintain complete and accurate documentation of all revenues and expenses contained in the financial reports for at least 2 years from the date the financial report is filed.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:49 - Suspension; Revocation.

284:49 Suspension;  Revocation. –
The commission may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee who violates any provision of this subdivision. Any licensee whose license is revoked shall not be eligible for licensure for a period of up to one year from the date of revocation.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:50 - Rehearing and Appeal.

284:50 Rehearing and Appeal. –
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission to deny or revoke a keno license may apply to the commission for a rehearing within 15 business days of the decision. Rehearings and appeals shall be governed by RSA 541.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 284 - Horse and Dog Racing › Section 284:51 - Local Option.

284:51 Local Option. –
I. Any town or city may allow the operation of keno games according to the provisions of this subdivision, in the following manner:
(a) In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of an annual town meeting under the procedures set out in RSA 39:3, and shall be voted on a ballot. In a city, the legislative body may vote to place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election, or, in the alternative, shall place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election upon submission to the legislative body of a petition signed by 5 percent of the registered voters.
(b) The selectmen, aldermen, or city council shall hold a public hearing on the question at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least 2 public places in the municipality and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 7 days before the hearing.
(c) The wording of the question shall be substantially as follows: "Shall we allow the operation of keno games within the town or city?"
II. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes," keno games may be operated within the town or city.
III. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted upon according to the provisions of paragraph I at the next annual town meeting or regular municipal election.
IV. A municipality that has voted to allow the operation of keno games may consider rescinding its action in the manner described in paragraph I of this section.
IV-a. An unincorporated place may allow the operation of keno games by majority vote of the county delegation, after a public hearing is held.
V. The lottery commission shall maintain a list of municipalities where keno is available.
Source.
2017, 229:1, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 332:1, eff. June 25, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:1 - Definitions.

285:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Commission" means the boxing and wrestling commission.
II. "Promoter" means any person, club, association or corporation sponsoring a fighting sports competition.
III. "Fighting sports" means professional boxing, and amateur and professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or any other form of amateur or professional sport combat in which blows are struck that reasonably may be expected to inflict injury.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:2 - Establishment of Commission.

285:2 Establishment of Commission. –
There is hereby established a boxing and wrestling commission which shall oversee amateur and professional fighting sports in the state.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008. 2019, 346:55, eff. July 1, 2019. 2022, 61:2, eff. July 19, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:3 - Members; Removal; Conflicts of Interest.

285:3 Members;  Removal;  Conflicts of Interest. –
I. The commission shall consist of 5 members appointed by the governor and council. Members appointed by the governor and council shall have had some experience in the fighting sports and shall be residents of the state. Members shall have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in professional fighting sports regulated by the commission.
II. A member may be removed by the governor and council only for cause in accordance with RSA 4:1.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008. 2023, 79:283, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:4 - Terms; Vacancies.

285:4 Terms;  Vacancies. –
I. Members shall serve 3 year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided that, for the initial appointments, one person shall be appointed to a one year term, one person shall be appointed to a 2 year term and one person shall be appointed to a 3 year term.
II. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms.
Source.
1981, 457:1, eff. July 1, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:5 - Repealed by 2023, 79:290, I, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

285:5 Repealed by 2023, 79:290, I, eff. Sept. 1, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:6 - Repealed by 2023, 79:290, II, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

285:6 Repealed by 2023, 79:290, II, eff. Sept. 1, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:7 - Rulemaking.

285:7 Rulemaking. –
The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. The conduct of amateur and professional fighting sports competitions;
II. Requirements and qualifications for licenses, permits and amateur cards for persons involved in fighting sports competitions;
III. The grounds for revocation or suspension of a license or permit, and the reinstatement of suspended licenses and permits;
IV. Promoters' bonds; and
V. Insurance coverage required by the commission.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:2. 2014, 167:6, eff. July 1, 2014. 2023, 79:284, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:8 - Repealed by 2023, 79:290, III, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

285:8 Repealed by 2023, 79:290, III, eff. Sept. 1, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:9 - Amateur Events.

285:9 Amateur Events. –
All amateur fighting sports competitions shall be regulated by the commission, except those conducted by a school, college or university.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:4, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:9-a - Cooperation With Amateur Local Boxing Committee Required.

285:9-a Cooperation With Amateur Local Boxing Committee Required. –
I. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commission shall, in the conduct of all amateur boxing or sparring matches and exhibitions sanctioned by USA Boxing, Inc., acknowledge and follow the rules and regulations of USA Boxing, Inc.
II. The local boxing committee, New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc., shall certify and register all officials including, but not limited to, referees, judges, timekeepers, physicians, and clerks, pursuant to USA Boxing, Inc. rules and Public Law 95-606.
III. Certified officials shall be assigned by the commission to work amateur boxing competitions within the state of New Hampshire, and shall be overseen and under the direction of the commission.
IV. Members of the commission shall become members of USA Boxing, Inc. and take any certification courses or clinics, or both, offered by the New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc.
V. Neither the New England Association of USA Boxing, Inc. nor the commission shall have or exercise unilateral power or authority to waive, circumvent, or ignore any approved and existing rule, procedure, or policy of USA Boxing, Inc. Any circumstance not addressed by USA Boxing, Inc. rules, procedures, or policies shall be determined by the commission.
VI. The office of professional licensure and certification shall collect 5 percent of the gross receipts of paid admissions to all amateur bouts, as mandated by RSA 285:14.
Source.
1995, 228:3. 1997, 313:1, eff. Aug. 20, 1997. 2023, 79:285, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:10 - Promoter Permit Required; Promoter's Bond; Financial Interest.

285:10 Promoter Permit Required;  Promoter's Bond;  Financial Interest. –
I. No promoter shall arrange a professional fighting sports competition in the state without a permit from the commission. The fee for permits shall be $100 for each day of the event. A different permit shall be required for each day of competitions.
II. The commission may require a promoter to produce evidence of having secured a surety bond in an amount deemed appropriate by the commission.
III. No promoter shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest in a person competing in a fighting sports competition arranged by the promoter.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:5. 2014, 167:7, eff. July 1, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:11 - Licenses Required.

285:11 Licenses Required. –
No person shall participate in a professional fighting sports competition as a contestant, manager, referee, judge, second or timekeeper without a license from the commission.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:5. 2014, 167:8, eff. July 1, 2014. 2023, 79:286, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:12 - Suspension or Revocation; Appeals.

285:12 Suspension or Revocation;  Appeals. –
The commission may revoke or suspend any permit or license for cause.
Source.
1981, 457:1, eff. July 1, 1981. 2023, 79:287, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:13 - Permit and License Fees; Amateur Cards.

285:13 Permit and License Fees;  Amateur Cards. –
I. The commission may provide graduated fees for preliminary bouts, semifinal or main bouts, or all star competitions.
II. The commission may issue to an amateur fighter an amateur card which shall be valid for one year.
III. The commission, in its sole discretion, may waive fees for amateur fighting sports exhibitions to the extent that the proceeds are to be distributed for charitable purposes to organizations which are exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2003, 163:1. 2008, 261:6, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:14 - Tax and Report.

285:14 Tax and Report. –
I. Any promoter who sponsors a professional fighting sports competition under this chapter shall, within 72 hours after the competition file with the commission a written report. The report shall include the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts and other facts as the commission may require.
II. The promoter also shall, at the same time, pay to the office of professional licensure and certification by certified check a tax of 5 percent of the gross receipts of paid admissions after deduction of any federal taxes. Payments made pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a dedicated fund, which shall lapse annually at the close of each fiscal year to the general fund.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:7, eff. June 26, 2008. 2023, 79:288, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:15 - Examination of Contestants.

285:15 Examination of Contestants. –
No person shall compete in professional fighting sports unless such person has been examined, not more than 24 hours before, by a physician licensed to practice under the laws of this state. The physician shall be in attendance throughout the competition for which the examination was made and shall certify in writing that the contestant is physically fit to engage in the contest. The fee shall be paid by the promoter of the fighting sports competition.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 1995, 228:4. 2008, 261:8, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:16 - Minimum Age; Professional Competitions.

285:16 Minimum Age;  Professional Competitions. –
No person under the age of 18 years shall engage in any professional fighting sports competition.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2009, 35:1, eff. July 14, 2009.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:18 - Fighting Sports Officials.

285:18 Fighting Sports Officials. –
The sole arbiter in the ring in all fighting sports, bouts or competitions shall be a licensed referee, who shall govern the bout or competition in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. The referee shall have full power to stop the bout or competition whenever the referee deems it advisable because of the physical condition of a contestant, when one of the contestants is clearly outclassed by an opponent, or for other sufficient reason. The referee shall have discretionary power to declare forfeited any prize, payment, or purse or any part of a prize, payment, or purse belonging to the contestants or to one of them if, in the referee's judgment, the contestant or contestants are not or were not competing in good faith.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 1995, 228:5. 2008, 261:9, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:19 - Deputy Inspectors.

285:19 Deputy Inspectors. –
A member of the commission is not required to be present at all fighting sports competitions. If a member of the commission is not present at a fighting sports competition held under this chapter, the commission shall appoint a deputy inspector who shall, for the duration of the contest, have the full duties and powers of a member of the commission. Deputy inspectors shall be entitled to compensation as the commission, with the approval of the executive director, may deem proper.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:9, eff. June 26, 2008. 2023, 79:289, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 285 - Boxing and Wrestling Commission › Section 285:20 - Authorization by Town or City.

285:20 Authorization by Town or City. –
No permit shall be issued to conduct a professional fighting sports competition in any town or city until the town has authorized, by vote at an annual town meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose, or the city has authorized by ordinance, the holding of such competitions within the town or city.
Source.
1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:10, eff. June 26, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:1 - Showmen.

286:1 Showmen. –
No showman, tumbler, rope dancer, ventriloquist or other person shall, for pay, exhibit any feats of agility, horsemanship, sleight of hand, rope dancing or feats with cards, or any animals, wax figures, puppets or other show, or promote any public competition, without a license from the selectmen of the town.
Source.
RS 125:1. CS 131:1. GS 100:1. GL 110:1. PS 114:1. PL 145:1. RL 174:1. RSA 286:1. 1972, 38:2, eff. May 22, 1972.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:2 - Theatricals; Parades; Meetings.

286:2 Theatricals;  Parades;  Meetings. –
No theatrical or dramatic representation shall be performed or exhibited, and no parade or procession upon any public street or way, and no open-air public meeting upon any ground abutting thereon, shall be permitted, unless a special license therefor shall first be obtained from the selectmen of the town, or from a licensing committee for cities hereinafter provided for.
Source.
1850, 971. CS 131:12. GS 100:2. GL 110:2. PS 114:2. 1919, 150:1. PL 145:2. RL 174:2.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:3 - Licensing Board.

286:3 Licensing Board. –
Any city may create a licensing board to consist of the person who is the active head of the police department, the mayor of such city and one other person who shall be appointed by the city government, which board shall have delegated powers to investigate and decide the question of granting licenses under this chapter, and it may grant revocable blanket licenses to fraternal and other like organizations, to theatres and to undertakers.
Source.
1850, 971. CS 131:2. GS 100:2. GL 110:2. PS 114:2. 1919, 150:1. PL 145:3. RL 174:3.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:4 - Licenses; Fees.

286:4 Licenses;  Fees. –
Every such special license shall be in writing, and shall specify the day and hour of the permit to perform or exhibit, or of such parade, procession or open-air public meeting. Every licensee shall pay in advance for such license, for the use of the city or town, a sum not more than $300 for each day such licensee shall perform or exhibit, or such parade, procession or open-air public meeting shall take place; but the fee for a license to exhibit in any hall shall not exceed $50.
Source.
RS 125:2. 1850, 971. CS 131:3. GS 100:3. 1876, 17:1. GL 110:3. 1883, 39:1. PS 114:3. 1919, 150:1. PL 145:4. RL 174:4.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:4-a - Added Expense to Town.

286:4-a Added Expense to Town. –
The selectmen of any town or the licensing committee of any city shall determine whether the fee for the license prescribed herein will for each event licensed hereunder be adequate to reimburse the town or city for the extra expense in protecting the health and safety of the public which can reasonably be attributed to the event to be licensed. When the license fee is found to be inadequate, the promoter of the event shall agree to put in writing to reimburse the town for the amount of such expense in excess of the license fee and shall furnish a bond for the payment of such amount in a form acceptable to the licensing committee or selectmen.
Source.
1972, 38:1, eff. May 22, 1972.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:5 - Penalty.

286:5 Penalty. –
Whoever violates the provisions of RSA 286:1-4 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. It shall be the duty of the selectmen to prosecute for every violation of this chapter.
Source.
RS 125:3. CS 131:5. GS 100:4. 1878, 31:1. GL 110:4. PS 114:4. PL 145:5. RL 174:5. RSA 286:5. 1973, 529:58, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:6 - For Hire; Licenses.

286:6 For Hire;  Licenses. –
The mayor and aldermen of a city, or the selectmen of a town, may grant a license to any person to keep one or more billiard tables, pool tables or bowling alleys for hire, gain or reward, or in connection with his place of business, upon such terms and conditions as they may deem proper, to be used for the purpose of amusement merely, but not for the purpose of gaming for money or other property. Such license may be revoked at the pleasure of the authority granting it.
Source.
1878, 59:1. GL 110:5. 1887, 59:1. PS 114:5. PL 145:6. RL 174:6.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:7 - Expiration of Licenses.

286:7 Expiration of Licenses. –
All licenses granted under the preceding section shall be valid until May first next after the granting thereof, unless sooner revoked.
Source.
GL 110:5. 1887, 59:2. PS 114:6. PL 145:7. RL 174:7.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:8 - Fees.

286:8 Fees. –
The local governing body may set a reasonable annual license fee for each billiard table, pool table, or bowling alley.
Source.
1878, 59:1. GL 110:5. 1887, 59:3. PS 114:7. 1897, 37:1. PL 145:8. RL 174:8. RSA 286:8. 1995, 27:1, eff. June 23, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:9 - Record of License.

286:9 Record of License. –
The license shall be recorded in the office of the town clerk, who shall be entitled to a fee of $.50 for each license, to be paid by the person to whom it is granted.
Source.
1878, 59:1. GL 110:5. 1887, 59:3. PS 114:7. PL 145:9. RL 174:9.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:10 - Penalty.

286:10 Penalty. –
Whoever, having a billiard table, pool table or bowling alley in his charge, shall keep the same for hire, gain or reward, or in connection with his place of business, without license, shall forfeit the sum of $20 for every billiard table, pool table or bowling alley so kept, to be recovered in an action of debt in the name of the town, or said person shall be guilty of a violation and the penalty therefor shall be for the use of the town in which such offense is committed.
Source.
1878, 59:2. GL 110:6. 1887, 59:4. PS 114:8. 1895, 55:1. PL 145:10. RL 174:10. RSA 286:10. 1973, 531:97, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 286 - Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys › Section 286:11 - Tax Exempt.

286:11 Tax Exempt. –
Billiard tables, pool tables and bowling alleys duly licensed shall be exempt from taxation.
Source.
1887, 59:5. PS 114:9. PL 145:11. RL 174:11.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:1 - Definitions.

287-A:1 Definitions. –
As used in this chapter:
I. "Raffle" means a lottery in which each participant buys a ticket for an article or articles put up as a prize with the winner being determined by a random drawing.
II. "Charitable organization" means the following:
(a) Any person or entity that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be a tax exempt organization pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as that section now exists or may hereafter be amended; or
(b) Any other person or entity that is or holds itself out to be established, in whole or in part, for any benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, educational, humane, scientific, public health, environmental conservation, civic, social, sporting, recreational, or other charitable purpose which has been in existence for at least 2 years, or political committee or political party which has been in existence for at least 2 years, or any person who in any manner employs a charitable appeal as the basis of any solicitation or an appeal that suggests that there is a charitable purpose to any solicitation. "Charitable organization" is not limited to those organizations to which contributions are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
III. "50/50 raffle" means a raffle conducted by a charitable organization whereby moneys collected by sale of raffle tickets are split evenly between the prize winner or winners and the charitable organization after the raffle drawing.
Source.
1971, 43:1. 1973, 270:1. 1999, 306:1. 2000, 115:1, eff. July 7, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:2 - Raffle Authorized.

287-A:2 Raffle Authorized. –
A charitable organization may conduct a raffle to promote the purpose for which it was organized, in the manner hereinafter provided, and not otherwise.
Source.
1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:3 - Printed Tickets.

287-A:3 Printed Tickets. –
Except for raffles held without a permit under RSA 287-A:7, II, all raffle tickets shall be printed with the name of the charitable organization thereon, the date and place of the drawing, and the prize or prizes to be awarded and the amount of the donation.
Source.
1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971. 2018, 239:2, eff. Aug. 11, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:4 - Distribution of Tickets.

287-A:4 Distribution of Tickets. –
Raffle tickets shall be sold only to persons 16 years of age or over and no raffle tickets shall be sold by persons other than the members of the charitable organization or such person or persons, as may be designated by the organization, and who shall receive no financial remuneration.
Source.
1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:5 - Agency Not Permitted.

287-A:5 Agency Not Permitted. –
No charitable organization shall act as an agent for conducting a raffle, where it is unlawful for the charitable organization's principal to conduct such a raffle.
Source.
1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:6 - Effect on Other Laws.

287-A:6 Effect on Other Laws. –
RSA 647 shall not apply to the sale of raffle tickets in the manner provided for in this chapter.
Source.
1971, 43:1. 1973, 40:4, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:7 - Permit Required.

287-A:7 Permit Required. –
I. Except as provided in paragraph II, any charitable organization desiring to conduct a raffle under the provisions of this chapter shall first obtain a permit therefor from the selectmen or designee of the town, or the mayor and aldermen or designee of the city where the drawing for prizes is to be held. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the permit shall expire at the time of the drawing and shall not be transferable. At the request of the charitable organization to conduct more than one raffle, the governing body may extend the permit to one year from the date of issuance.
II. Any charitable organization may conduct a raffle and sell tickets without a permit so long as the tickets are sold at an event lasting 12 hours or less.
Source.
1971, 43:1. 2011, 94:1, eff. July 1, 2011. 2018, 239:1, eff. Aug. 11, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:8 - Tickets; Distribution.

287-A:8 Tickets;  Distribution. –
I. All raffle tickets sold in conjunction with bingo games shall be numbered sequentially.
II. No ticket or multiple tickets shall be sold for more than $1.
III. Notwithstanding RSA 287-A:4, raffle tickets sold in conjunction with bingo games shall be sold only by members of a charitable organization licensed by the lottery commission to conduct bingo and only at bingo games being operated by the charitable organization.
Source.
1985, 374:1. 2004, 97:8; 257:9. 2008, 25:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:9 - Repealed by 2009, 228:3, III, eff. July 16, 2009.

287-A:9 Repealed by 2009, 228:3, III, eff. July 16, 2009. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:10 - Prizes.

287-A:10 Prizes. –
Prizes awarded at any raffle held in conjunction with a bingo game shall not exceed $500 wholesale cost.
Source.
1985, 374:1. 1991, 276:3, eff. June 10, 1991.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-A - Raffles › Section 287-A:11 - Permit Not Required.

287-A:11 Permit Not Required. –
The provisions of RSA 287-A:7 shall not apply to raffles held in conjunction with bingo games.
Source.
1985, 374:1, eff. June 18, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-C - Manufacture of Gambling Machines › Section 287-C:1 - Manufacture Authorized.

287-C:1 Manufacture Authorized. –
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, gambling machines as defined in RSA 647:2, II may be repaired, reconditioned, sold, designed, developed and manufactured in this state, provided however that such machines shall not under any circumstances, be sold, leased, used, or made available for use, or be shipped or delivered to any location in this state or any other state whose laws prohibit the possession or use of such machines.
Source.
1975, 130:1. 1995, 75:1, eff. May 9, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-C - Manufacture of Gambling Machines › Section 287-C:2 - Literature Printed.

287-C:2 Literature Printed. –
Literature advertising or promoting the use and possession of gambling machines may be printed in and distributed from this state; provided, however, that such literature shall not be designed for distribution in any state which forbids such literature.
Source.
1975, 130:1, eff. May 13, 1975.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-C - Manufacture of Gambling Machines › Section 287-C:3 - License.

287-C:3 License. –
Any corporation desiring to repair, recondition, sell, design, develop and manufacture gambling machines as provided in this chapter shall make application to the office of the secretary of state upon such form as the secretary shall provide. Upon the secretary's determination that said corporation has complied with all provisions of federal law regarding manufacture and transportation of gambling machines, he shall issue said corporation a license authorizing the corporation to repair, recondition, sell, design, develop and manufacture gambling machines and to print and distribute literature advertising and promoting the use and possession of gambling machines, as provided in this chapter.
Source.
1975, 130:1, eff. May 13, 1975.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-C - Manufacture of Gambling Machines › Section 287-C:4 - State Exempt.

287-C:4 State Exempt. –
In order to further carry out the provisions of this chapter, this state shall henceforth be exempt from the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172, as permitted under the terms of said federal law.
Source.
1975, 130:1, eff. May 13, 1975.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions › Chapter 287-D - Games of Chance › Section 287-D:2 - Enforcement.

287-D:2 Enforcement. –
The lottery commission, with the assistance of the attorney general and the chief of police of any city or town where games of chance are held, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Source.
2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.