nh-2026-165: Continued Status

1. Agency: Board of Land Surveyors

Agency Address: Board of Land Surveyors c/o Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The Board of Land Surveyors (Board) is proposing to readopt with amendment and repeal Lan 400. The Board is proposing to make these changes to bring the rules into alignment with the current structure of the Board and Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The OPLC was granted rulemaking authority over the processing of applications and standards for misconduct while the Board is granted authority to develop criteria for licenses. The changes being proposed largely reflect those changes to the law. By making these changes, the Board is streamlining the licensure process, removing redundancy between Lan and Plc rules, and making the rules easier to understand for licensees and the general public. These rules do implement a state statute for the first time per RSA 310. These rules are set to expire November 1, 2026, but are subject to extension pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Individuals governed by the Board. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: RULE STATUTE Lan 401.01 – Lan 401.04 RSA 310-A:58, IV; RSA 310-A:58,VI-a; RSA 310- A:65-a, II; RSA 310:8 Lan 402.01 and Lan 402.02 RSA 310-A:58, IX; RSA 310:12, I-a (e) Lan 403.01 – Lan 403.05 RSA 310-A:58, IV Lan 403.06 (repeal) RSA 310-A:58, IV Lan 403.07 (repeal) RSA 332-G:7, II

7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Name: Carson Hansford Title: Administrative Rules Coordinator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Phone Number: (603) 271-7809 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov

8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Thursday, November 12, 2026 _ Fax X Email oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):

The fee provisions referenced in Lan 400 rules are applicable to Plc 1002.22, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the profession regulated by the Board of Licensure for Land Surveyors. Additionally, the fines referenced in Lan 402.01 and Lan 402.03 rules are applicable to RSA 310:12, I(e), relative to administrative fines.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: There are no costs associated with this rule. These rules do not apply to political subdivisions. These rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditure, and therefore, do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026