161-M:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to establish a senior citizens bill of rights, which shall apply to the management of housing for older persons and independent living retirement communities, as defined in this chapter. Source. 2014, 203:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
161-M:2 Definition. – In this chapter, " facility " means "housing for older persons" as defined in RSA 161-J:2, III, and "independent living retirement community" as defined in RSA 161-J:2, III-a. In this chapter "facility" shall not include continuing care retirement communities as defined in RSA 420-D, condominiums as defined in RSA 356-B:3, V, […]
161-M:3 Senior Citizens Bill of Rights. – The management of a facility shall establish policies consistent with the senior citizens bill of rights as set forth in this chapter. The senior citizens bill of rights shall inform residents of the facility that each resident has the following rights: I. Dignity and privacy, including the […]
161-M:4 Gardens. – Each facility shall allow residents to establish and maintain a garden if the facility has land appropriate for use as a garden; provided, that any such resident establishing a garden shall consult with the management of the facility regarding the type of herbs, fruits, flowers, vegetables or other plants the resident […]
161-M:5 Posting Requirement. – The management of a facility shall conspicuously post in an area accessible to residents, employees, and visitors the following: I. A copy of the senior citizens bill of rights as provided in RSA 161-M:3. Management of a facility shall provide each resident with a copy of the senior citizens bill […]
161-M:6 Penalty. – Any facility or person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an unfair or deceptive act or practice as provided in RSA 358-A and shall be penalized in accordance with RSA 358-A:6. Source. 2014, 203:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
