1. (a) The suspension period for a single violation of RSA 160-C:2, II within a 12-month period shall be a minimum of 10 consecutive days, but no longer than 14 days.
2. (b) The suspension period for any violation set forth in Saf-C 2608.02 , or a subsequent violation of RSA 160-C:2, II in a 12-month period, shall be a maximum of 5 years.

3. (c) The length of the suspension period shall correlate directly with:

   1. (1) The seriousness of the offense; and
   2. (2) Whether there are aggravating factors.

4. (d) For the purposes of (c)(2) above, aggravating factors shall include:

   1. (1) Previous license suspensions pursuant to Saf-C 2608.02;
   2. (2) Previous non-compliance with any laws, rules, or regulations related to fireworks;
   3. (3) Actions which the licensee knew or should have known were contrary to any laws, rules, or regulations related to fireworks; and
   4. (4) Actions by the licensee which create a hazard to public safety.
5. (e) Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, any licensee found to be selling permissible fireworks after the person’s license has been suspended pursuant to RSA 160-C:8, and Saf-C 2608.05 below, shall not have the license reinstated for a minimum of one year from the date of the immediate suspension.

Source. #10784, eff 2-13-15