N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:35-a

Current through Chapter 43 of the 2024 Legislative Session (with exception of Chapter 41 which is not yet available)
Section 263:35-a - International Driver's License Reciprocity For H-2A Workers

Notwithstanding RSA 263:35, or any other law to the contrary, a nonresident employed in New Hampshire through the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program shall not operate a motor vehicle in New Hampshire unless:

I. He or she holds a valid driver's license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued by another U.S. jurisdiction; or
II. He or she holds a valid driver's license or permit to operate a motor vehicle from a jurisdiction outside the United States and:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Is lawfully present in the United States;
(c) Has been present in the United States for less than one year; and
(d) He or she possesses an international driving permit if their license issued from a jurisdiction outside the United States is not written in English.
III. Nonresidents who satisfy the requirements under this section shall have a maximum of 300 days from the date their residency was established to obtain a driver's license issued by the state of New Hampshire.

RSA 263:35-a

Added by 2023, 220:1, eff. 10/3/2023.