# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:21-a: 279:21-a Deductions to Determine Wages

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S21-a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:21-a
- **Heading:** 279:21-a Deductions to Determine Wages
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 279 / Section 21-a

## Text

For the purposes of employment in the hotel, motel, cabin, tourist home and restaurant industries, an employer shall be entitled to deduct from the minimum wage pursuant to RSA 279:21 allowances for meals and lodging. The maximum amounts of such deductions shall be as follows: I. Full Board and Room (Weekly) $45.00 Full Board and Room (Daily) 6.45 II. Meals (Weekly) 39.45 Meals (Per Meal) 1.88 III. Lodging (Weekly) 10.88 Lodging (Daily) 1.80

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:1 279:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:3 279:3 Powers of Commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:15 279:15 Administrative Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S15.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:16-a 279:16-a Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S16-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:21 279:21 Minimum Hourly Rate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S21.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:21-a 279:21-a Deductions to Determine Wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S21-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:22 279:22 Payment of Subminimum Wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S22.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:22-aa 279:22-aa High School and Post Secondary Students; Workers with Disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S22-aa.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:22-b 279:22-b Wage Adjustment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S22-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:26-a 279:26-a Application to Parents, Spouses, Etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S26-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:26-b 279:26-b Tip Pooling and Sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S26-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:27 279:27 Records of Hours and Wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S27.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:28 279:28 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S28.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 279:29 279:29 Civil Actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXIII_C279_S29.md)

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