Dogs in New Hampshire, United States: rules, tax and travel
New Hampshire: Every dog 4 months or older must be licensed each year with the city or town clerk, licence year May 1 to April 30 (RSA 466:1, 466:2). Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.
Many dog rules in New Hampshire are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Every dog 4 months or older must be licensed each year with the city or town clerk, licence year May 1 to April 30 (RSA 466:1, 466:2). Fees are $4.50 spayed or neutered and $7 intact (7 months or older), plus a $1.75 population control fee (RSA 466:4).[1]
Dog tax and licence
Fee set by RSA 466:4: 4.50 neutered, 7.00 intact, plus 1.75 surcharge.[1]
typical 6.25 USD, 4.5 to 8.75 USD a year
Leash and muzzle
A dog at large (off premises and not under reasonable control) is a nuisance. Dogs may not run at large in game or livestock areas at any time, with hunting and farm dog exceptions (RSA 466:31, 466:33).[2]
Other rules
Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies by 3 months of age (RSA 436:100). Unvaccinated animals brought into the state must be vaccinated within 30 days.[3]
Dog bite liability: Strict liability statute (RSA 466:19).[4]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- animallaw.info/statute/nh-dogs-consolidated-dog-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- justia.com/injury/premises-liability/animal-dog-bites/dog-bite-law-50-state-survey (secondary source)