RSA 339-C:12: Primary and Alternate Successor.

A dealer may designate one primary and one alternate successor. If the dealer designates an alternate successor, the alternate successor shall have no rights under this subdivision unless the primary successor notifies the alternate successor within 21 days of the death of the dealer that the primary successor does not intend to send written notice of intent to assume and operate the franchise. Either the primary successor or the alternate successor, whichever is to assume and operate the franchise, shall give notice of election within the 21 day period required in RSA 339-C:13 if he wishes to assume control as provided in this subdivision.