Attorney's Note

Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,000
For details, see N.H. Rev. Stat. 651:2

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 265:79-a

Any person who causes death or serious bodily injury as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 625:11, VI to another while using a vessel or propelled vehicle as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 637:9, III shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, where such person’s negligent operation of the propelled vehicle or vessel causes or materially contributes to the collision.