# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:3: 539:3 Damages to Fences; Penalty

> New Hampshire · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:3
- **Heading:** 539:3 Damages to Fences; Penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 539 / Section 3

## Text

Whoever shall knowingly throw down, damage, or leave open any fence, gate, or bar belonging to or enclosing land held in common, or belonging to another person, or shall aid in such act, shall forfeit to the person injured treble damages, and shall be guilty of a violation.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:3 539:3 Damages to Fences; Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:4 539:4 Stone, Etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:5 539:5 State Lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:6 539:6 No Right Acquired by Adverse Possession of State Lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:7 539:7 Theft of Utility Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:8 539:8 Limitation of Actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 539:9 539:9 Agricultural Vandalism; Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C539_S9.md)

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