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New Hampshire's RTF law protects agricultural operations from public nuisance suits (those brought by the government on behalf of the general public) and private nuisance suits (those brought by people, like neighbors) when the local conditions in or around them change, as long as a series of conditions are met.

GETTING OUT OF CURRENT USE Owner must physically change the use of the land to a non-qualifying use, or through sale or other disposal means, create a parcel less than 10 acres. Only the changed portion comes out, the rest remains in current use if it is still 10 acres or more or meets other criteria.

The land use is physically changed, for example from farmland to a building lot in a subdivision. Only the land changed is assessed, the rest stays in current use if there is still at least ten acres except for roads/utilities to approved developments, and land needed to fulfill density requirements.

GETTING OUT OF CURRENT USE There is no buy-out provision. Once the land is accepted, it is in forever and the status is passed to subsequent owners. Owner must physically change the use of the land to a non-qualifying use, or through sale or other disposal means, create a parcel less than 10 acres.

A truck, tractor-truck, or semi-trailer shall qualify for farm registration rates and number plates and shall be driven with such registration only if such vehicle is used solely for the transportation of agricultural products produced on and meant to be used in connection with the operation of a farm or farms owned, ...

Section -a - Farm, Agriculture, Farming. I. The word "farm" means any land, buildings, or structures on or in which agriculture and farming operations or activities are carried out or conducted and shall include the residence or residences of owners, occupants, or employees located on such land.