Public Conduct in New Hampshire (2026)
10 rules on the books across New Hampshire, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Public Urination
LAMC §41.47.2 prohibits urinating or defecating in public, including the citation amount, exemptions for medical conditions, and where to find restroom alternatives.
Skateboarding Rules
LAMC §56.15 and §63.44 limits on skateboarding on sidewalks, in parks, and in commercial corridors, including helmet requirements and skate-park designations.
Manchester
Significant RestrictionsManchester makes it unlawful to skateboard on any roadway except to cross at a crosswalk, and lets the Traffic and…
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Significant RestrictionsNashua bans skateboards, roller blades and similar wheeled devices on Main Street business-district sidewalks and in a…
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Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Hudson, New Hampshire, Town Code § 259-24 bans skateboards and rollerblades or in-line skates at the…
Read full rule →Loitering Rules
Constitutional limits on loitering ordinances post-Papachristou and Morales, and what conduct LA can still penalize (e.g., loitering with intent to commit specific crimes).
Manchester
Some RestrictionsManchester bans lounging or sleeping on the commons and squares, and bars groups of three or more from blocking a…
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Some RestrictionsNashua bars loitering in city parks and on conservation land during set overnight hours, as early as 9 p.m. at some…
Read full rule →Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
LAMC §41.50 + LA County smoking bans in parks, beaches, restaurants, outdoor dining, and within 25 ft of business entrances; enforcement and signage rules.
Public Alcohol Use
LAMC §41.27 + CA Bus & Prof §25620 prohibit drinking alcohol on public streets, sidewalks, parks, and beaches; penalties and special-event exemptions.
Manchester
Heavy RestrictionsManchester bans drinking any liquor or alcoholic beverage, and bans carrying one in anything but its sealed original…
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Significant RestrictionsNashua bans consuming alcohol on any street or sidewalk in the city; licensed open-air cafes are the only exception…
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Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Hudson, New Hampshire, drinking alcohol on any public highway, sidewalk, municipal parking lot, the Town…
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