nh-2026-199: Ethical, Research, and Technical Standards
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Summary
Readopt w/Amendment
The agency’s own summary, as published.
The rule, in full
522 words as published, October 01, 2026. View the original →
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 RulemakingNoticeForm Notice Number: 2026-199 Rule Number: Lan 500
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 Lan 500. The Board is proposing to incorporate changes the legislature made in 2023 NH Ch. 112; 2023 NH HB 655. The Board is also seeking to update terminology and standards to align with current process. X Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? If yes, please explain: The Board is proposing to make additional technical and structural changes the legislature made to RSA 310 in 2023 under 2023 NH Ch. 112:1; 2023 NH HB 655. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Licensed land surveyors. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/24/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: RULE STATUTE Lan 501.01 - 503 RSA 310-A:58, VI
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 7 Eagle Square Phone Number: (603) 271-7809 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: 10:00 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):
FIS #: 26:209, dated: Tuesday, September 22, 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 09/24/2026
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 09/24/2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · October 01, 2026
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