This bill prohibits the sale and use of adhesive-based rodent traps in the state of New Hampshire. It introduces a new subdivision to RSA 339, defining terms such as "adhesive-based trap," "distributor," "exterminator," "manufacturer," and "retailer." The bill explicitly states that no adhesive-based traps intended for capturing rodents may be shipped into the state, and it prohibits manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and others from bringing, delivering, or selling these traps. Violators of this section may face penalties of up to $500 for each day of violation.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 430 to include provisions that prohibit any person from using adhesive-based traps for rodent control, with a grace period allowing retailers and exterminators to sell or use traps acquired before the bill's effective date for three months after enactment. The bill also updates RSA 430:42, V to include adhesive-based traps in the authority of the division to issue "stop sale, use or removal" orders for devices believed to be distributed in violation of the law. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to have a fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each fiscal year from 2025 to 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 430:42