277:22 Powers. – For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter the commissioner shall have power to administer oaths, certify to official acts, issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents and testimony. Source. 1917, 183:10. PL 177:18. RL 215:18.
277:23 Depositions. – The deposition of any witness within or without the state, taken in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions, may be used in any proceeding for review or appeal. Source. 1917, 183:11. PL 177:19. RL 215:19.
277:24 Record. – The commissioner shall keep a complete record of all orders, rules or regulations made and adopted by him. Source. 1917, 183:10. PL 177:20. RL 215:20.
277:25 Petition. – Any employer affected by such order, rule or regulation may petition the commissioner for a review of the validity or reasonableness thereof. The commissioner may join in one proceeding all petitions alleging invalidity or unreasonableness of the same or substantially similar orders, rules or regulations. The petition for review shall be […]
277:26 Hearing. – Upon receipt of the petition the commissioner shall, if necessary to determine the issue raised, order a hearing. Notice of the time and place of hearing, which shall be open to the public, shall be given to the petitioner and to such other persons as the commissioner may find to be […]
277:27 Revocation of Order or Regulation. – If, upon such hearing, the commissioner finds that the order, rule or regulation complained of is invalid or unreasonable he shall revoke it, or substitute therefor a new or amended one. Source. 1917, 183:7. PL 177:23. RL 215:23.
277:28 Effect of Commissioner’s Decision. – The decision of the commissioner upon such petition shall be final unless appeal is taken in the manner herein provided. Source. 1917, 183:7. PL 177:24. RL 215:24.
277:29 Petition. – Any employer aggrieved by any order, rule or regulation of the commissioner may file a petition in the superior court against the commissioner to determine the validity and reasonableness thereof. Such petition shall be filed within 30 days after notice of the adoption of the order, rule or regulation, or, if […]
277:3 Requirements. – Scaffolding or staging more than 14 feet from the ground or floor, swung or suspended from an overhead support or erected with stationary supports, except scaffolding wholly within the interior of a building and covering the entire floor space of any room therein, shall have a safety rail of suitable material […]
277:30 Notice; Procedure. – Such notice shall be given to the commissioner of the pendency of such proceedings as the superior court may order. Such petition, so far as practicable, shall have precedence over other actions in the same court, and the order appealed from shall be prima facie valid and reasonable. The proceedings […]
277:31 Reference. – The court may, and on the request of the parties shall, refer any issues arising in such action to one or more persons, who shall find and report the facts, together with his or their recommendations, to the court. One or more of such persons may be a layman conversant with […]
277:32 Effect of Appeal, Etc. – During the pendency of any petition for review, the order, rule or regulation under review shall be suspended, and during the pendency of an appeal to the superior court, it may be suspended by the superior court if justice requires. Except as herein provided, every order, rule or […]
277:33 Inspectors. – For the purpose of inspecting establishments subject to this chapter, the commissioner may employ competent persons who shall be known as inspectors, one of whom shall be a woman, and shall fix their compensation in accordance with the state personnel regulations and within the limits of available appropriations and funds. Source. […]
277:34 Assistants. – The commissioner may employ such other assistants and clerical employees as may be necessary to the proper discharge of his duties. Source. 1917, 183:12. 1921, 130:2. PL 177:30. RL 215:30. RSA 277:34. 1963, 220:8, eff. July 1, 1963.
277:35 Preliminary Requirements. – No prosecution against any employer shall be commenced under this chapter until the commissioner shall have made an order in accordance with the provisions hereof, and the employer affected thereby shall have had a reasonable opportunity to comply therewith. Source. 1917, 183:13. PL 177:31. RL 215:31.
277:35-a Petition for Review. – If an employer retaliates or takes any action against an employee who exercises his rights under this chapter, the employee may petition the commissioner for a review of the employer’s action. The commissioner shall hold a hearing pursuant to RSA 277:25. The commissioner may order reinstatement of the employee […]
277:36 Penalties; Stop Work Order. – I. Any employer who does not comply with any lawful order or rule made under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Any person who willfully violates RSA 277:12 shall be guilty of […]
277:37 Statements. – Every employer subject to the provisions of RSA 277 shall immediately send to the commissioner a statement setting forth his name, address, business and approximate number of employees. Any employer wilfully neglecting to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation. Source. 1917, 183:14. PL 177:33. […]
277:38 Enforcement of Laws, Orders, and Regulations. – It shall be the duty of the commissioner to administer and enforce, so far as not otherwise provided for, all laws relating to factories, workshops, commercial and mercantile establishments, and all valid orders, rules or regulations. Source. 1917, 183:12. 1921, 130:2. PL 177:34. RL 215:34.
277:4 Weight Requirement. – All scaffolding shall be so constructed as to bear 4 times the maximum weight required to be dependent therefrom or placed thereon when in use. Source. 1953, 201:1 par. 39-c, eff. June 3, 1953.
