Business Regulations

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From occupational licensing to insurance requirements and rules of operation, New Hampshire's business regulations are a significant and complex body of state law. Legislators continue to debate whether and how to simplify regulations without compromising professional standards, public health, and worker safety. See what's on the table for this year or dig deeper into specific areas of controversy.

Critical Bills

SB 63 (2021) Limited liability for businesses related to COVID-19 exposure

HB 255 (2021) Limited liability for businesses related to COVID-19 exposure

HB 345 (2021) License for wild mushroom businesses

HB 593 (2021) Require food delivery apps to get permission from restaurants

HB 618 (2021) Ban Styrofoam containers in food businesses

SB 103 (2021) Waive some business regulations during state of emergency

SB 133 (2021) Omnibus bill on licenses and business regulation, from music therapists to food distribution

What's happening now

delivery robots

Is NH ready for the delivery robot revolution?

microblading

Should NH open the door for microblading at beauty salons?

NH tries remote online notarization during coronavirus

Should cities and towns be able to ban plastic bags without approval from the state?

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