TITLE LXII
CRIMINAL CODE

CHAPTER 644
BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND RELATED OFFENSES

Section 644:8-h

    644:8-h Contests Involving Pigs. –
In order to promote an educational, humane, and safe event for contestants, livestock, and viewers, and in consultation with livestock farmers, livestock veterinarians, the state fair association, and the university of New Hampshire cooperative extension, the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food shall identify and publish best handling practices and recommendations for contests involving the capture of pigs. Such practices and recommendations shall be published in advance of the 2027 fair season and shall include:
I. Handling of pigs during release and capture.
II. Supervision of contestants during the event.
III. Guidance for training of individuals supervising or assisting.
IV. The manner and provisions for the transportation of pigs to be taken home by contestants.

Source. 2026, 154:1, eff. June 19, 2026.