Below is a listing of New Hampshire State Laws (Revised Statutes Annotated) and agency rules that are pertinent to equestrians. We assembled them in an attempt to help you, the equestrian, understand the laws and rules that govern your activity. We believe them to be complete, but if you know of others that should be listed, please let us know. The links provided will take you to the State site, which is kept up-to-date.

Law 265:5 Persons Riding Animals; Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles

Law 436:95 Equines Imported into New Hampshire; Testing Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RULES:

Agr 2112.01 Certificate of Veterinary Inspection Required and Negative EIA
(also known as the Coggins test for Equines)

Agr 2112.02 Equine Infectious Anemia

Rule defined:

An administrative "rule" under RSA 541-1, XV is defined as:

Each regulation, standard or other statement of general applicability adopted by an agency to: implement, interpret or make specific a statute enforced or administered by such agency or prescribe or interpret an agency policy, procedure or practice requirement binding on persons outside the agency, whether members of the general public or personnel in other agencies.

"AGENCY" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LEGISLATURE OR THE COURTS