New Hampshire SB644 requires background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.

New Hampshire SB644 mandates criminal records checks for applicants seeking permits for solid waste and hazardous waste facilities. The checks include both New Hampshire and national fingerprint-based records. Owners, officers, directors, partners, and other key personnel must comply with these checks. The Department of Environmental Services can bill applicants for the costs of these checks. The bill also allows the department to deny permits to those with recent felony convictions. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.

New Hampshire SB644 requires background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners.

New Hampshire SB644 mandates criminal records checks for applicants seeking permits for solid waste and hazardous waste facilities. The checks include both New Hampshire and national fingerprint-based records. Owners, officers, directors, partners, and other key personnel must comply with these checks. The Department of Environmental Services can bill applicants for the costs of these checks. The bill also allows the department to deny permits to those with recent felony convictions. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.