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New Hampshire Business Laws
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Getting the right balance of consumer choice, competition, and trust in the integrity of a product or service requires a certain amount of government regulations, at both the federal and state level. Welcome to FindLaw’s coverage of New Hampshire’s business laws, with descriptions of the laws meant to protect consumers and foster a healthy economy. You’ll find information about New Hampshire’s antitrust law, which prohibits certain mergers or business combinations that would hurt consumers by eliminating the competition. Also included is information about New Hampshire’s law prohibiting certain business practices considered to be "deceptive" and thus illegal, such as false advertising. Click on a link below to learn more about New Hampshire’s business laws.
Learn About New Hampshire Business Laws
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New Hampshire Deceptive Trade Practices Law
Explanation of what constitutes a deceptive trade practice under New Hampshire law, which includes such acts as false advertising, falsely disparaging a competitor’s goods, and selling used goods as new.
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New Hampshire Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme Laws
Overview of New Hampshire’s laws prohibiting the related crimes of pyramid schemes and Ponzi schemes, in which initial investors are paid with new investors in an unsustainable manner.
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New Hampshire Antitrust Law
Basics of New Hampshire’s antitrust law, which prohibits and “contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade,” such as when a large company acquires smaller competitors.
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New Hampshire Interest Rate Laws
General information about New Hampshire law limiting interest rates on lenders for various loans, although the many exceptions to these limits include home mortgages and consumer credit.
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