New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Hum - Commission for Human Rights
Chapter Hum 100 - ORGANIZATION
Part Hum 102 - DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMISSION
Section Hum 102.01 - Description and Jurisdiction
The New Hampshire commission for human rights is a state agency established by RSA 354-A for the purpose of eliminating discrimination in employment, public accommodations and the sale or rental of housing or commercial property because of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability or national origin. The commission has the power to receive, investigate and pass upon complaints of illegal discrimination and to engage in research and education designed to promote good will and prevent discrimination. RSA 354-A:5, V, VII and RSA 354-A:21, II(f) give the commission the power to adopt rules suitable to carry out the purposes of RSA 354-A.
#6685, eff 2-5-98; ss by #8813, eff 2-3-07