What happens if a med spa in New Hampshire operates without the right license?
Enforcement · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
It's unlawful practice — practicing or advertising medicine without a license exposes the operator to a board cease-and-desist enforceable in superior court, an injunction suit by the board, AG or a prosecutor, and civil penalties assessed by the board.
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to do, or call oneself a physician, or whoever does any such acts after receiving notice that such person’s license has been revoked, is engaged in unlawful practice.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 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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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
The board may take disciplinary action against a licensee who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or any state.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §329:17, VI(j) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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