RSA 147:1 Local Regulations.

I. The health officers of towns may make regulations for the prevention and removal of nuisances, as in their judgment the health and safety of the people require, which shall take effect when approved by the selectmen, recorded by the town clerk, and published in some newspaper printed in the town, or when copies thereof have been posted in 2 or more public places in the town.
II. The health officers of towns may make regulations relative to the sanitary and health conditions for issuing a license to restaurants or other food serving establishments operating within the town limits, subject to the approval of the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary or other licensing authority, any restaurant or o