New Hampshire Revised Statutes 146-D:7 – Penalties
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I. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the lien provisions provided in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:63 through N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:65-a.
I-a. Where any liability to the fund under N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 146-D is not paid as prescribed by the oil fund disbursement board, the amount, including interest together with the costs that may accrue in addition thereto, shall become a lien in favor of the board upon all property and rights to property, whether real or personal, in the same manner as that prescribed in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:63 through N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:65-a, which provisions shall govern the board’s imposition and enforcement of the lien created by this section.
For details, see N.H. Rev. Stat. 651:2
II. Any person who misrepresents any material fact or submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall forfeit any right to reimbursement under this chapter.
III. Any person who recklessly or knowingly misrepresents any material fact or who recklessly or knowingly submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person and guilty of a felony if any other person. Notwithstanding N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:2, a person may, in addition to any sentence of imprisonment, probation, or conditional discharge, be fined not more than $25,000 if found guilty of any violation under this paragraph.
I-a. Where any liability to the fund under N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 146-D is not paid as prescribed by the oil fund disbursement board, the amount, including interest together with the costs that may accrue in addition thereto, shall become a lien in favor of the board upon all property and rights to property, whether real or personal, in the same manner as that prescribed in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:63 through N.H. Rev. Stat. § 260:65-a, which provisions shall govern the board’s imposition and enforcement of the lien created by this section.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 7 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 146-D:7
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
II. Any person who misrepresents any material fact or submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall forfeit any right to reimbursement under this chapter.
III. Any person who recklessly or knowingly misrepresents any material fact or who recklessly or knowingly submits any false material statement, information, or certification to the board shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person and guilty of a felony if any other person. Notwithstanding N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:2, a person may, in addition to any sentence of imprisonment, probation, or conditional discharge, be fined not more than $25,000 if found guilty of any violation under this paragraph.