nh-2026-20: Fee to File Petition for Expungement

8. Summary explaining the effect of the rule and, if the rules are being proposed to

implement a state statute for the first time, identification of the statute and/or relevant session law being implemented pursuant to RSA 541-A:19, I(a): The Executive Director of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) is proposing to adopt Plc 1001.24 to establish the fee required to file a petition for expungement of disciplinary action. RSA 310:12-a on expungement of disciplinary action was approved by the Governor on June 19, 2026 (2026, 186:1, effective August 18, 2026). Rulemaking to adopt rules on filing a petition for expungement of disciplinary action will be proposed in separate rulemaking within the Plc 200 practice and procedure chapter. Because of numerous rulemaking proceedings currently underway in the Plc 1000 rules, renumbering of this section will take place at a later time. The rule does implement a statute for the first time.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. **PLEASE SIGN THE FOLLOWING: I, the adopting authority,* hereby certify that the attached is an accurate statement explaining why an interim rule is necessary. Date: 2026-08-25 Name: Deanna E. Jurius Title: Executive Director *('Adopting authority' is the official empowered by statute to adopt the rule, or a member of the group of individuals empowered by statute to adopt the rule.) ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/25/2026 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 InterimRulemakingNoticeFormandCoverSheet Proposed Interim Rule Number: INT 2026-20 Rule Number: Plc 1001.24

1. Agency: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

Agency Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301

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 (OPLC), 7 Phone Number: (603) 271-8311 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov

8. Summary explaining the effect of the rule and, if the rules are being proposed to

implement a state statute for the first time, identification of the statute and/or relevant session law being implemented pursuant to RSA 541-A:19, I(a): The Executive Director of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) is proposing to adopt Plc 1001.24 to establish the fee required to file a petition for ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/21/2026 expungement of disciplinary action. RSA 310-12-a on expungement of disciplinary action was approved by the Governor on June 19, 2026 (2026, 186:1, effective August 18, 2026). Rulemaking to adopt rules on filing a petition for expungement of disciplinary action will be proposed in separate rulemaking within the Plc 200 practice and procedure chapter.

9. Listing of people, enterprises, and government agencies affected by the rule:

The proposed rules affect current and former licensees who elect to file a petition for expungement pursuant to RSA 310:12-a and the OPLC, which is responsible for administering the petition process.

10. Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which

the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Plc 1001.24 RSA 310:5, I; 2026, 186:1, effective August 18, 2026

11. Agency form(s) as required by RSA 541-A:19, IV-a which this rule incorporates by

reference or whose requirements are set forth in the rule pursuant to RSA 541- A:19-b. _ No

12. Summary of the effect upon the state if the rule were not adopted:

If the rule is not adopted the OPLC will not collect a fee.

13. Proposed date of review by the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative

Rules: September 17, 2026 FIS #: 26:172, dated: 2024-08-20 Fiscal Impact Statement for Office of Professional Licensure & Certification interim rules governing Fee for Filing a Petition for Expungement of Disciplinary Action [Plc 1001.26]

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

Not applicable as this is a new interim rule.

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 proposed interim rules will increase revenue to the OPLC fund and increase costs for certain citizens. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/21/2026

A. To State general or State special funds:

There will be an indeterminable increase in revenue to the OPLC fund from the proposed $100 fee for filing a petition to expunge a disciplinary action. The OPLC anticipates between 20 and 60 petitions per year, resulting in an estimated revenue increase of $2,000 to $6,000. No impact on the General Fund.

B. To State citizens and political subdivisions:

State citizens who wish to petition the agency for expungement of a disciplinary action will be required to pay the $100 fee proposed in Plc 1001.24. No impact on political subdivisions.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. **PLEASE SIGN THE FOLLOWING: I, the adopting authority,* hereby certify that the attached is an accurate statement explaining why an interim rule is necessary. Date: 08/25/2026 Name: Deanna E. Jurius Title: Executive Director, NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification *('Adopting authority' is the official empowered by statute to adopt the rule, or a member of the group of individuals empowered by statute to adopt the rule.) FilesUploadedtoServer: This list shows only files that have already been uploaded. * denotes files uploaded by Rules ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/21/2026