nh-2026-166: Ethical Standards

1. Agency: Real Estate Commission

Agency Address: Real Estate Commission c/o Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH

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: Chapter Rea 500 contains rules on ethical standards applicable to commissioners serving on the Real Estate Commission (Commission). The Commission proposes to readopt Rea 501.01 with amendment to update the ethical standards and remove references to "commission employees". The Commission does not have employees. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) provides administrative support to the Commission in accordance with RSA 310:4, II(b). This rule does not implement a state statute for the first time. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: The proposed rules affect members of the Real Estate Commission. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Rea 501.01 RSA 331-A:9; RSA 331-A:25, XII

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

persons with disabilities: Name: Chantell Wheeler Title: Rules Administrator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Phone Number: (603) 271-8311 Square Concord, NH 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: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 _ Fax X Email Oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 11:15 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):

FIS #: 26:155, dated: Wednesday, August 5, 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. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: The proposed rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivisions of the state in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditure. Therefore, the proposed rules do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the New Hampshire Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/19/2026