Eligibility; Individuals Exempt From Federal Law Which Denies Assistance and Benefits for Certain Drug-Related Felony Convictions.
RSA 167:81-a
in effect167:81-a. Eligibility; Individuals Exempt From Federal Law Which Denies Assistance and Benefits for Certain Drug-Related Felony Convictions.
Pursuant to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, section 115(a)(1)-(2) of Public Law 104-19, all individuals domiciled in this state shall be exempt from the application of section 115(d)(1)(A) of Public Law 104-19 which makes any individual ineligible for certain state and federal assistance if that individual has been convicted under federal or state law of any offense which is classified as a felony by the law of the jurisdiction and which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance as defined in section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(6)).
Source. 1997, 157:1, eff. Aug. 8, 1997.
Source: New Hampshire General Court (gc.nh.gov)URL: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XII/167/167-81-a.htmFetched: 10/20/2026
