New Hampshire State Sign Regulations

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Our New Hampshire State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • No smoking signs
  • Swimming pool signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs

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Bulletin Overview

No Smoking Signs

The State of New Hampshire prohibits smoking in restaurants, public schools, hospitals, grocery stores, elevators, public transportation, cocktail lounges, and private organizations when opened to the public. Smoking is permitted in public facilities not mentioned above only in a designated, enclosed smoking area. The New Hampshire Indoor Smoking Act became law on 9/17/2007. The law is administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. (155:66)

Swimming Pool Signs

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services stipulates the rules governing the use of public swimming pools and spas. The regulation, ENV-Wq 1100, requires the posting of signs at public swimming pools and spas.

Concealed Weapon Signs

New Hampshire allows residents of the state to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) without a license unless such person is otherwise prohibited by New Hampshire statute. CCW is forbidden in courtrooms and wildlife refuges. New Hampshire honors the CCW permits of various other states. (NHS 159:6) (NHS 159:19)

Cell Phone Signs

The State of New Hampshire bans the use of hand-held cell phones for voice and texting communications by all drivers of motorized vehicles. The texting law, 265:105-a, became effective on 1/1/2010. The ban of the use of all hand-held cell phones, 265:79-C, became effective on 7/1/2015.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.