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New Hampshire · Through 2026 regular legislative session. Last updated: September 2026

RSA 291-B:4: Agency Policy Requirements.

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  1. Title XXVI: CEMETERIES; BURIALS; DEAD BODIES
  2. Chapter 291-B: POSSESSION OF HUMAN REMAINS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES

Any law enforcement agency in New Hampshire that conducts training involving the possession or use of human remains for cadaver canine or related law enforcement purposes shall develop and maintain a written policy governing such activities. This policy shall be submitted to and kept on file with the New Hampshire police standards and training council. The policy shall include, at a minimum:

I. A detailed acquisition plan outlining the lawful and ethical process for obtaining human remains, including documentation of consent as required under RSA 291-B:2.

II. A handling, storage, and documentation plan that ensures the secure, respectful, and traceable management of human remains throughout the training process.

III. A destruction or final disposition plan that complies with RSA 291-B:3 and applicable state and federal regulations, including procedures for returning remains to an authorized institution or licensed medical waste disposal provider.

Collected 2026-10-11T04:53:42Z. Source file · JSON

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