RSA 105:6,14-18

Domestic Animals

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105:6 Police Regulations.

The police officers of a town may make regulations for the stand of hacks, drays, public automobiles, and carts, in any street, lane, or alley; for the height and position of any awning, shade, or fixture in front of or near a building; and respecting any obstruction in any street, lane, or alley, or in any stable or other outbuilding.

Source. RS 114:7. CS 120:9. GS 235:7. 1877, 30:1. GL 253:6. PS 249:5. 1917, 70:1. PL 363:6. RL 422:6. RSA 105:6. 1993, 301:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

105:14 Cruelty to Animals.

Whenever an officer makes an arrest upon view, or upon a warrant for a violation of any provision of RSA 441:4-a, he may take into his possession the animal which is the subject of such cruelty, and if the owner has no knowledge of such taking he shall give him notice forthwith.

Source. 1870, 4:4. GL 281:29. 1881, 10:1. PS 267:2. PL 382:2. RL 445:2. RSA 575:2. 1973, 532:15, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

105:15 Examination, etc.

Whenever an officer shall take any such animal into his possession, which appears by reason of age, injury or other cause to be disabled for use, said officer shall call upon 3 disinterested citizens, who, under oath, shall examine such animal, and if they shall find such animal to be disabled for use said officer shall at once cause such animal to be killed. Source.

1881, 10:2. PS 267:3. 1897, 22:1. PL 382:3. RL 445:3. RSA 575:3. 1973, 532:15, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

105:16 Expenses.

All expenses incurred under RSA 105:14 and 15 shall be paid by the owner of such animal, and may be collected by an action on the case, or by enforcing a lien upon the animal.

Source. 1881, 10:2. PS 267:3. 1897, 22:1. PL 382:4. RL 445:4. RSA 575:4. 1973, 532:15, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

105:17 Arrest.

If any person shall be found violating the laws in relation to cruelty to animals he may be arrested and held without warrant, in the same manner as in case of persons found breaking the peace.


Source. 1870, 4:4. GL 281:29. PS 267:8. PL 382:12. RL 445:12. RSA 575:12. 1973, 532:15, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

105:18 Special Deputies.

Any officer or agent of any incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, upon being designated in writing for that purpose by the sheriff of any county in this state, may, within such county, make arrests and bring before any court or magistrate having jurisdiction offenders found violating the provisions of this subdivision.

Source. 1870, 4:7. GL 281:32. PS 267:10. PL 382:14. RL 445:14. RSA 575:14. 1973, 532:15, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

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