21-P:16 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Hazardous materials " means "hazardous materials" as defined in RSA 147-B:2, VIII. II. " Waste " means "hazardous waste" as defined in RSA 147-B:2, VII. Source. 1987, 124:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
21-P:17 Duty of Commissioner. – I. The commissioner of the department of safety shall regulate and promote the safe transportation of hazardous materials and wastes by all modes of transportation within this state by: (a) Adopting as rules, under RSA 541-A, the current version of the regulations promulgated by the United States Department of […]
21-P:18 Drivers of Retail Fuel Oil Delivery Trucks. – Notwithstanding the provisions of any rule adopted under the authority of RSA 21-P:17 pertaining to the qualification of drivers, it shall not be unlawful for a person 18 years of age on or before January 1, 2011 to drive in intrastate commerce any vehicle carrying […]
21-P:19 Enforcement. – The provisions of this subdivision and any rules adopted under it shall be enforced anywhere in the state by any state trooper, highway patrol and enforcement officer, authorized agent of the commissioner of safety, or by any law enforcement officer within his respective jurisdiction. The officers may detain and inspect any […]
21-P:2 Establishment; General Functions. – I. There is established the department of safety, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of safety. II. The department of safety, through its officials, shall be responsible for the following general functions: (a) Enforcing the criminal law. (b) Administering and enforcing laws relative […]
21-P:20 Repealed by 1995, 308:127, VII, eff. July 1, 1995. –
21-P:21 Civil Penalties. – Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision, any rule adopted under this subdivision or any term or condition of a license or permit issued under this subdivision shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a natural person or $25,000 for any […]
21-P:22 Criminal Penalties. – I. Notwithstanding the civil penalties provided in RSA 21-P:21, any shipper, broker, or transporter of any hazardous materials or wastes who violates the provisions of this subdivision or rules adopted under this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation for the first offense and, notwithstanding the provisions of RSA title […]
21-P:23 Highway Fund Surplus. – Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in case the expenditure of additional funds over budget estimates is necessary for the proper functioning of the department of safety, the governor and council, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, upon request from the commissioner, may […]
21-P:24 Effect on Other Laws. – Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to modify, limit, or be inconsistent with the duties and authority conferred upon the department of environmental services under RSA 147-A, 147-B, 147-C, and 147-D. Source. 1987, 124:1. 1996, 228:108, eff. July 1, 1996.
21-P:24-a Repealed by 2010, 368:1(8), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –
21-P:25 Program Authorized; Definitions. – I. The New Hampshire fire standards and training commission is hereby established and directed to establish minimum educational and training standards for employment as full-time fire service personnel, establish minimum selection standards for full-time fire service personnel, establish and publish educational and training standards for fire service personnel, and […]
21-P:26 Commission. – I. There shall be a fire standards and training commission consisting of 16 members, including the commissioner of safety or designee, the commissioner of education or designee, the attorney general or designee, the chief of the forest protection, the director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical […]
21-P:27 Rulemaking Authority. – I. The commission and the commissioner of safety shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: (a) The conduct of the meetings of the commission. (b) The establishment of minimum selection, educational, and training standards for fire service personnel and evidentiary standards pertaining to such matters, other than fire […]
21-P:28 Powers and Duties. – I. The commission, within budgetary limitations, shall: (a) Certify fire service personnel as meeting minimum educational and training standards. (b) Act upon request as the advisory committee to the state board of education concerning any fire educational programs. (c) Require submission of reports and information from fire departments within […]
21-P:29 Educational and Training Requirements; Certification. – I. No person shall be appointed as a full-time career firefighter, except on a temporary or probationary basis, unless such person has satisfactorily completed a preparatory program of fire training consisting of an accredited certification program meeting the objectives of a nationally accepted standard regarding firefighter professional […]
21-P:3 Commissioner; Directors; Compensation. – I. The commissioner of the department shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years, provided that the first term shall expire on March 31, 1991. The commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason […]
21-P:30 Repealed by 2005, 149:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2005. –
21-P:31 Repealed,by 1997, 135:11, III, eff. Aug. 8, 1997. –
21-P:32 Facilities. – In order to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the fire service training and research program, the commission is encouraged to use such personnel and equipment from other state agencies, federal agencies, district fire mutual aid associations, and public and private fire departments, as may be made available to them by […]
