[RSA 359-T:1 effective January 1, 2023.] [RSA 359-T effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:1 Definitions. – In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: I. " Department " shall mean the department of safety. II. " Household goods carrier " shall mean a common or contract carrier which transports for hire by […]
[RSA 359-T:10 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:10 Discrimination Prohibited. – It shall be unlawful for any household goods carrier by motor vehicle engaged in transportation between points in this state to make, give, or cause any undue or unreasonable preference or advantage to any particular person or locality in any respect whatsoever or to […]
[RSA 359-T:11 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:11 Additional Service. – If additional service of an unrelated and different nature from the work originally itemized in the written estimate becomes necessary, a household goods carrier shall notify the customer of the estimated cost of such additional service and receive his written or oral permission to […]
[RSA 359-T:12 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:12 Effect of Exceeding the Estimate. – Upon the completion of any service for which an estimate has been given, a household goods carrier shall not charge the customer any amount which exceeds the estimate by 10 percent without the customer’s written consent. Source. 2022, 14:1, eff. Jan. […]
[RSA 359-T:13 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:13 Accounts, Records and Reports. – I. The department may require: (a) Annual reports from all household goods carriers. The department shall require reports to be signed under the penalties of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 541:3; and (b) Specific answers to any questions deemed necessary by the […]
[RSA 359-T:14 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:14 Rulemaking; General Duties and Powers of the Commissioner. – I. The commissioner shall regulate household goods carriers by motor vehicle. II. The commissioner may adopt rules relative to: (a) Reasonable and adequate service. (b) Adequate levels of insurance. (c) Complaints and hearings, including the suspension or revocation […]
[RSA 359-T:15 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:15 Complaints; Hearings. – I. The department may investigate, upon written complaint or on its own initiative, or hold a hearing, after notice, to determine whether any household goods carrier has failed to comply with RSA 359-T or rules adopted by the commissioner relative to RSA 359-T. II. […]
[RSA 359-T:16 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:16 Examination of Vehicles; Inspectors; Penalty. – I. Any person who operates a motor vehicle for a household goods carrier doing business in this state shall stop his motor vehicle and permit any inspector authorized by the department or state police trooper to examine the vehicle. The inspector […]
[RSA 359-T:17 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:17 Vehicles to be Registered. – Each household goods carrier holding a certificate or permit under the provisions of this chapter shall annually apply to the department of safety, division of motor vehicles, on blanks to be furnished by it, for the registration of each vehicle operated under […]
[RSA 359-T:18 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:18 Fees. – The following fees shall be paid: I. To the department: (a) For each application for a common or contract carrier of household goods certificate under RSA 359-T:3 or permit under RSA 359-T:4, $50. (b) For the annual registration of each vehicle used in the carriage […]
[RSA 359-T:19 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:19 Penalty. – I. Except as provided in paragraph II, any person violating any provision of this chapter, or any rule or order adopted or issued under this chapter, or any term or condition of any certificate, permit or license shall: (a) For a first offense, be guilty […]
[RSA 359-T:2 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:2 Certificate Required. – No household goods carrier, as defined herein, shall engage in the business of transporting household goods, as defined by the department, between points in this state, unless the carrier holds a certificate issued by the department authorizing such operations. The application for such certificate […]
[RSA 359-T:3 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:3 Issuance. – A certificate shall be issued to any qualified applicant therefor, if it is found that the applicant is willing and able properly to perform the service proposed and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the requirements, rules, and regulations issued by the […]
[RSA 359-T:4 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:4 Issuance of Contract Carrier Permits. – A contract carrier permit shall be issued to any qualified applicant, if it appears from the application, that the applicant is willing and able to properly perform the service of a contract carrier by motor vehicle, and to conform to the […]
[RSA 359-T:5 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:5 Applications for Certificates. – Application for certificates required in RSA 359-T:2 shall be: I. Made in writing to the department; II. Signed under the penalties of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 541:3; III. Accompanied by the fee specified in RSA 359-T:18; IV. In the form specified in […]
[RSA 359-T:6 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:6 Suspension, Change, and Revocation of Certificates and Permits. – Certificates and permits issued under the provisions of this chapter authorizing operations as a household goods carrier shall be effective from the date specified therein and shall remain in effect until suspended, revoked, or terminated as herein provided. […]
[RSA 359-T:7 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:7 Transfer of Certificates and Permits. – No certificate or permit, nor any rights thereunder, shall be transferred without the approval of the department. Source. 2022, 14:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
[RSA 359-T:8 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:8 Security for the Protection of Property. – No certificate or permit issued to a carrier under the provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect unless such carrier shall file with the department and keep in force a certificate of insurance in such form and in such […]
[RSA 359-T:9 effective January 1, 2023.] 359-T:9 Written Estimates of Cost. – Upon the request of any customer, a household goods carrier shall provide a written estimate of cost to the customer in advance of performing any service. The written estimate shall include: I. An itemization of the service to be performed; II. An […]
