New Hampshire also has a general sanctions framework that requires boards to evaluate convictions in context and assess whether there’ s a substantial / direct relationship to the profession and whether discipline protects public safety— meaning consequences can be fact-dependent rather than automatic.
6) A simple COA control set for one-person firms If you run a small practice, treat your COA like professional liability coverage: keep it continuously current. Minimum controls( fast to implement): 1. Calendar reminders at 60 / 30 / 14 / 7 days( email + phone). 2. A second reminder path( bookkeeper / ops support / partner / colleague).
3. Quarterly“ status check” reminder to confirm the firm’ s credentials and the designated email on file.
4. Don’ t rely solely on a registered agent reminder system as many do not track COA’ s. CLOSING NOTE
A COA lapse is the type of“ small admin miss” that can produce outsized consequences: a forced downtime window, contractual disruption, and under RSA 310-A: 25 felony exposure for the business organization if it continues to practice or offer to practice while unauthorized.
This article is informational, not legal advice. If your COA has lapsed or you’ re unsure what communications, deliverables, or billing activities are permissible while reinstatement is pending, consult qualified counsel and / or NH OPLC for guidance.