Can New Hampshire shut down a med spa that is operating unlawfully?
Enforcement · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
Yes — where a med spa is engaged in the unlawful practice of medicine, the board can issue a cease and desist order enforceable in superior court, and the board, the attorney general, or a county or municipal prosecutor can sue to enjoin the practice.
The board is authorized to issue a cease and desist order against any person or entity engaged in unlawful practice, and the cease and desist order is enforceable in superior court; the attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney of any county or municipality where the act of unlawful practice takes place may maintain an action to enjoin any person or entity from continuing to do acts of unlawful practice, and an injunction without bond is available to the board.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §329:24, IV–V · verified Sep 8, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related New Hampshire rules
Whoever, not being licensed or otherwise authorized according to the law of this state, shall advertise oneself as practicing medicine, or shall practice medicine, according to the meaning of RSA 329, or in any way hold oneself out as qualified so to do, or call oneself a physician, or whoever does any such acts after receiving notice that such person’s license has been revoked, is engaged in unlawful practice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §329:24, I (Unlawful Practice) · verified Sep 3, 2026
The board shall assess civil penalties against persons engaged in the unauthorized practice of medicine or other violations of this chapter.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §329:2, II(d) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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