15-A:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that the performance of official duties does not give rise to a conflict of interest, by requiring the following persons to file a statement of financial interests with the secretary of state. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect this purpose. Source. […]
15-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Agency " means the executive branch and any department, division, board, commission, or equivalent entity of the executive branch. II. " Agency head " means the commissioner or equivalent leader of any department, and the highest ranking member of any commission, board, institution, bureau, or office, […]
15-A:3 Persons Required to File. – I. The following persons shall file a statement of financial interests as required by this chapter: (a) All candidates who file for state or county office. (b) All persons filing an acceptance of nomination form for state or county office. (c) Every person appointed by the governor, governor […]
15-A:4 Designated Public Officials. – The governor shall file with the secretary of state an organizational chart identifying the names and titles of all persons who are acting on behalf of the governor and who are required to file a statement of financial interests. Each agency head shall file with the secretary of state […]
15-A:5 Form of Disclosure. – The secretary of state shall establish a uniform statement of financial interests, which may be in paper or electronic form. I. The statement of financial interest shall include: (a) The full text of RSA 15-A. (b) The full name, work address, work phone number, primary occupation, and, if different, […]
15-A:6 Deadlines for Filing. – All persons subject to this chapter shall file a statement of financial interests annually no later than the third Friday in January. All persons subject to this chapter, except those who are elected, shall file a statement of financial interests within 14 days of assuming the office, position, or […]
15-A:7 Penalty. – Any person who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or knowingly files a false statement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be an absolute defense in any prosecution under this chapter that the person acted in reliance upon an advisory opinion on the subject issued […]
15-A:8 Examination of Disclosures. – The attorney general may examine the statements of financial interests which are made under this chapter to the secretary of state and compel such disclosures to be made to comply with the law. Source. 2006, 21:8. 2009, 203:8, eff. Sept. 13, 2009.
15-A:9 Severability. – If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are […]
