This bill prohibits the sale and use of adhesive-based rodent traps in 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 selling, delivering, or possessing 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 a new section that prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps by any person or their agents. Retailers and exterminators who possess these traps prior to the bill's effective date will have a three-month grace period to sell or use them. 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.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 430:42