New Hampshire Revised Statutes 179:58 – Penalties
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I. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this title or any of the rules adopted pursuant to this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. In case of appeal by a licensee, the license of such licensee may be suspended at the discretion of the commission during the pendency of such appeal.
II. Any person who holds any license pursuant to this title who offers for sale any beverage or liquor without paying all fees due shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a class B felony and, if any other person, be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall have his license permanently revoked.
II. Any person who holds any license pursuant to this title who offers for sale any beverage or liquor without paying all fees due shall, if a natural person, be guilty of a class B felony and, if any other person, be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall have his license permanently revoked.
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 179:58
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Commission: means the state liquor commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- License: means the authority granted by the commission to engage in the sale of liquor, wine, beverages, tobacco products, or e-cigarettes otherwise unlawful unless evidenced by such document. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
- Licensee: means the person to whom a license of any kind is issued by the commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
- Liquor: means all distilled and rectified spirits, alcohol, wines, fermented and malt liquors and cider, of over 6 percent alcoholic content by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
- Person: means an individual, partnership, limited liability company or corporation. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1