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This bill makes two key changes to New Hampshire state law regarding dogs: first, it allows local governing bodies to create bylaws specifically regulating the muzzling of vicious dogs, as defined in a separate statute (RSA 466:31, II(g)), in addition to their existing authority to create dog-related regulations. Second, the bill increases dog licensing fees: for dogs between 4-7 months old that are not spayed or neutered, the fee will rise from $4.50 to $4.75, and for unneutered male or unspayed female dogs 7 months or older, the fee will increase from $7 to $7.25. These changes aim to give local municipalities more flexibility in managing potentially dangerous dogs and to slightly adjust dog licensing costs, likely to account for inflation or increased administrative expenses. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local governments and dog owners time to adapt to the new regulations and fee structure.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0255&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB250