Odd Laws on the Books
A horse's tail, wild boar, pig contests and the party line: real New Hampshire sections
Sections still in the RSA as the General Court publishes it, each in its own words.
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| The law | What it says |
|---|---|
| The lawDocking a horse's tail | What it saysCutting the bone of a horse's tail to dock it, or being present at the cutting, is a misdemeanor. |
| The lawHunting over the Internet | What it saysTaking wildlife by remote control or Internet hunting is a class A misdemeanor for a person. |
| The lawWild boar | What it saysAnyone who owns wild boar keeps them in a safe enclosure so they cannot run at large. |
| The lawPig contests | What it saysA state commissioner sets rules for contests involving pigs, meant to make them educational, humane and safe. |
| The lawThe party line | What it saysRefusing to give up a telephone party line when told it is needed to call for fire, police or medical help is a class B misdemeanor. |
Sources for this section (5)
- RSA 644:8-b — Docking Tail of Horse
- RSA 207:8-a — Remote Control or Internet Hunting Prohibited
- RSA 467:3 — Wild Boar
- RSA 644:8-h — Contests Involving Pigs
- RSA 644:12 — Emergency Calls
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.