Section 260:1 – Division Established.
260:1 Division Established. – There shall be a division of motor vehicles within the department of safety as provided in RSA 21-P:8. Source. 1981, 146:1. 1987, 124:22, eff. July 1, 1987.
Section 260:10 – Applications.
260:10 Applications. – Every application filed with the department under the provisions of this chapter or other laws and rules relative to motor vehicles shall contain the words "This application is signed under penalty of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 641:3." The director, upon evidence satisfactory to him or her that the person who […]
Section 260:10-a – Availability of Anatomical Gift Notice.
260:10-a Availability of Anatomical Gift Notice. – I. Every application form, renewal form, or other appropriate form or communication issued by the department shall provide an option to make an anatomical gift by inclusion in the donor registry, established under RSA 263:41, and shall be accompanied by a statement that the licensee or prospective […]
Section 260:10-b – Collection of Biometric Data Prohibited.
260:10-b Collection of Biometric Data Prohibited. – I. The state shall not collect, obtain, or retain any biometric data in connection with motor vehicle registration or operation, or in connection with driver licensing. "Biometric data" includes, but is not limited to: (a) Fingerprints, palm prints, and other methods for measuring or recording ridge pattern […]
Section 260:11 – Bonds.
260:11 Bonds. – The director and the administrative assistants shall give bonds to the state conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of their offices. Source. 1915, 154:2. 1919, 82:1. 1921, 118:2. PL 99:4. 1929, 34:1. RL 115:4. 1950, 5:1, part 24:25. RSA 259:6. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Section 260:12 – Expenses.
260:12 Expenses. – All salaries and expenses of the division shall be paid out of the receipts of the division upon the warrant of the governor. Source. 1915, 154:2. 1919, 82:1. PL 99:5. RL 115:5. RSA 259:9. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Section 260:13 – Procedure by Director.
260:13 Procedure by Director. – In the administration of the laws and rules relative to motor vehicles, and to the drivers and the driving thereof, the director may summon witnesses in behalf of the state, and may administer oaths and take testimony. He may also cause depositions to be taken, and may order the […]
Section 260:14 – Records and Certification.
260:14 Records and Certification. – I. In this section: (a) " Motor vehicle records " means all applications, reports required by law, registrations, histories, certificates, and licenses issued or revoked by the department relative to motor vehicles and the information, including personal information, contained in them. (b) " Person " means an individual, organization […]
Section 260:14-a – Provision for Federal Identification Database Prohibited.
260:14-a Provision for Federal Identification Database Prohibited. – I. Except as provided in this section, the department shall not provide, directly or indirectly, a complete, or substantially complete or mirrored, extract of motor vehicle records, or a significant portion thereof, that contain personally identifiable information from any file or database to the federal or […]
Section 260:15 – Copies of Certificates and Motor Vehicle Records.
260:15 Copies of Certificates and Motor Vehicle Records. – I. The department may issue a certified copy of any certificate of registration, or of any license to drive motor vehicles which may have been lost or mutilated, upon the written request of the person entitled thereto and the payment of the prescribed fee, and […]
Section 260:16 – Appropriation.
260:16 Appropriation. – The department may destroy, at the end of 5 years from the date of filing, originals or copies, including photographs, microphotographs, or photographic film, of reports required by law of accidents and applications for licenses to drive motor vehicles and for the registration thereof. The department may destroy any obsolete number […]
Section 260:17 – Records; Reproduction.
260:17 Records; Reproduction. – I. The department may cause any or all records, papers or documents kept by it, including those under RSA 260:16, to be photographed, microphotographed, recorded on film or retained on computer data files. The method used shall provide a reasonable degree of durability, and the device used for reproduction of […]
Section 260:18 – Film to be Deemed Original Record.
260:18 Film to be Deemed Original Record. – Such photographs, microphotographs or photographic film shall be deemed to be an original record for all purposes, including introduction in evidence in all courts or administrative agencies. A copy thereof, duly attested and certified by the director or his designee shall, for all purposes, be deemed […]
Section 260:19 – Destruction of Original Records.
260:19 Destruction of Original Records. – Whenever such photographs, microphotographs or reproductions on film shall be placed in conveniently accessible files and provisions made for preserving, examining and using the same, the director shall have the power to authorize the destruction of the original records, papers or documents. Source. 1947, 15:1. RSA 259:15. 1981, […]
Section 260:2, 260:3 – Repealed by 1987, 124:26, V, eff. July 1, 1987.
260:2, 260:3 Repealed by 1987, 124:26, V, eff. July 1, 1987. –
Section 260:20 – Motor Vehicle Law to be Printed.
260:20 Motor Vehicle Law to be Printed. – The department shall cause this title and the rules hereunder to be printed in pamphlet form for distribution. Source. 1921, 119:27. PL 99:9. RL 115:9. RSA 259:16. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Section 260:21 – Identification Cards.
260:21 Identification Cards. – I. The department shall upon application issue a nondriver’s picture identification card to any resident who is 12 years of age or older and does not possess a driver’s license. II. The department shall, before issuing a card to an applicant, require the applicant to furnish proof of his or […]
Section 260:21-a – Public Law 109-13 Compliant Identification Card.
260:21-a Public Law 109-13 Compliant Identification Card. – I. The department shall upon application issue a nondriver’s picture identification card that complies with Public Law 109-13 to any resident who: (a) Meets the requirements of RSA 260:21, I and II. (b) Does not hold any other driver’s license or nondriver’s picture identification card. (c) […]
Section 260:21-b – Enhanced Identification Card.
260:21-b Enhanced Identification Card. – I. The department shall upon application issue an enhanced nondriver’s picture identification card that complies with the standards of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative regarding proof of identity and citizenship for persons entering the United States at land and sea ports, to any resident who: (a) Meets the requirements […]
Section 260:22 – Disposition of Fees; Reimbursement to the Highway Fund.
260:22 Disposition of Fees; Reimbursement to the Highway Fund. – The necessary expenses incurred under RSA 260:21 shall be a charge against the operating budget of the department of safety, division of motor vehicles, motor vehicle and driver safety, driver licensing. Pursuant to RSA 260:21, 50 percent of all fees collected shall be credited […]