# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-c: 540:1-c Penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S1-c

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-c
- **Heading:** 540:1-c Penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540 / Section 1-c

## Text

The governing body of a municipality may establish a fine not to exceed $100 for the failure to file a statement designating an agent for service of process as required under RSA 540:1-b. Any such fine may be collected in the same manner as a fine for violation of a municipal ordinance, and shall be for the use of the municipality.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1 540:1 Tenancies, Nature of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-a 540:1-a Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S1-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-b 540:1-b Landlord's Agent Required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S1-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:1-c 540:1-c Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S1-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2 540:2 Termination of Tenancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3 540:3 Eviction Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:4 540:4 Demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:5 540:5 Service of Demand and Eviction Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:7 540:7 Demand of Rent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:8 540:8 Time of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:9 540:9 Payment After Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S9.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:9-a 540:9-a Payment by Voucher and Application of Rents Paid by a Municipality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S9-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:11 540:11 Termination by Lessee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S11.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:11-a 540:11-a Termination by Members of the Armed Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540_S11-a.md)

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