155-A:3-f Method of Enactment in Cities and Towns Operating Under Town Council Form of Government. –
I. In cities or towns operating under the town council form of government, and in counties with unincorporated towns or unorganized places, the local legislative body shall determine the manner in which a local enforcement agency, as defined in RSA 155-A:1, and amendments to the state building code, as permitted by RSA 155-A:3, are established. However, any question concerning the establishment of a local enforcement agency and amendments to the state building code may be placed on a ballot separate from the ballot used to elect city or town officers. All proposed amendments to the state building code shall be forwarded to the town clerk no later than the fifth Tuesday prior to the date for electing city or town officers.
II. No local enforcement agency shall be established or the state building code amended until after a public hearing is held in accordance with the procedures required under RSA 155-A:3-i on the proposed local enforcement agency or amendment.
Source. 2026, 318:9, eff. July 1, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.