14-C:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that persons charged with carrying out the duties and activities of the legislative branch of state government do so in an atmosphere that supports the independent judgment of such persons and minimizes the opportunity for inappropriate influence by persons or organizations subject to […]
14-C:10 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 […]
14-C:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Ceremonial event " means an event held by a recognized civic organization to present awards. II. " Charitable event " means an event sponsored by a charitable organization that is registered with the division of charitable trusts, department of justice, or which is a charitable organization […]
14-C:3 Prohibition on Gifts; Duty to Report. – I. It shall be unlawful to knowingly give any gift as defined in this chapter, directly or indirectly, to any legislator or legislative employee. II. It shall be unlawful to knowingly give any gift as defined in this chapter, directly or indirectly, to any household member, […]
14-C:4 Duty to Report and Reporting Deadlines. – I. A legislator or legislative employee who receives an honorarium, expense reimbursement, or tickets or free admission with a value of greater than $50 to a political, charitable, or ceremonial event under RSA 14-C:2, IV(b)(9)(A), (B), or (C) shall file a report with the secretary of […]
14-C:5 Form Established by the Secretary of State. – The secretary of state shall establish a form for reporting of receipt of an honorarium or expense reimbursement, or other such report required by this chapter, which may be in paper or electronic form. I. The report shall include at a minimum the following information, […]
14-C:6 Forms; Place of Filing. – The secretary of state shall furnish all forms required under this chapter. All persons filing a report under this chapter shall file with the secretary of state. The reports shall be held in the original form for 6 years from the date of filing, after which time they […]
14-C:7 Penalty. – Any person who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or knowingly files a false report 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 […]
14-C:8 Examination of Reports. – It shall be the duty of the attorney general to examine the reports which are made under this chapter to the secretary of state and to compel such returns be made to comply with the law. Source. 2016, 328:9, eff. Dec. 7, 2016.
14-C:9 Limitations. – This chapter shall not be construed to: I. Prevent receptions, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, dances, or picnics or like events from being held for the sole purpose of raising political contributions, provided such contributions comply with and are reported as required by RSA 664 or the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, […]
