CHAPTER Saf-C 8500 BLUE ENVELOPE Program

Statutory Authority: RSA 265:3-c, V

PART Saf-C 8501 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Saf-C 8501.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the following:

(a) The administrative requirements to implement the blue envelope program. The blue envelope program provides law enforcement officers documentation to facilitate communication during an interaction with licensed drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorders or both;

(b) The procedure for requesting a blue envelope;

(c) The acceptable forms of proof of an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorders to obtain a blue envelope;

(d) The handling of confidential medical information;

(e) The content and format of the blue envelope; and

(f) The requirement to attach the blue envelope to the visor;

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Saf-C 8501.02 Scope. The rules shall apply to all participating persons, guardians, and law enforcement agencies relative to the blue envelope program.

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PART Saf-C 8502 Definitions

Saf-C 8502.01 “Autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder” means “autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder” diagnosed by a licensed medical professional.

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Saf-C 8502.02 “Blue envelope program” or “program” means “blue envelope program” or “program” as established in RSA 265:3-c.

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Saf-C 8502.03 “Director” means “director” as defined in RSA 259:20.

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Saf-C 8502.04 “Law enforcement agency” or “LEA” means any government agency responsible for the enforcement of law.

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Saf-C 8502.05 “Law enforcement officer” means “law enforcement officer” as defined in RSA 106-B:35, II.

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Saf-C 8502.06 “Parent” means “parent” as defined in RSA 169-C:3, XXI of a minor.

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Saf-C 8502.07 “Participating person” means a driver licensed in New Hampshire and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor related disorder.

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Saf-C 8502.08 “Requestor” means a person who completes and submits a Blue Envelope Request Form.

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PART Saf-C 8503 Procedure to OBTAIN BLUE ENVELOPE

Saf-C 8503.01 Obtaining a Blue Envelope.

(a) The following people may apply to the blue envelope program:

(1) A driver licensed in New Hampshire and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor related disorder;

(2) A parent applying on behalf of a minor driver licensed in New Hampshire and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor related disorder; or

(3) A guardian applying on behalf of a driver licensed in New Hampshire and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor related disorder.

(b) The DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) may be obtained from www.dmv.nh.gov/forms; or in person, during business hours, from the DMV locations listed at www.dmv.nh.gov/hours-and-locations.

(c) To receive a blue envelope a person can submit a completed DSMV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 7/26) signed by a doctor. But if they have already completed and submitted a DSMV 643 “Medically Recognized Disorder Indication” (rev 07/26) form which was signed by a doctor and is on file with the DMV, then they just need to request in person, orally, to be issued a blue envelope and they will be given on based on the DSMV 643 (rev 07/26) complying with this part.

(d) A parent or legal guardian requestor applying on behalf of a participating person, shall submit a completed form DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26); and

(1) To receive a blue envelope a person can submit a completed DSMV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) signed by a doctor. But if they have already completed and submitted a DSMV 643 “Medically Recognized Disorder Indication” (rev 07/26) form which was signed by a doctor and is on file with the DMV, then they just need to request in person, orally, to be issued a blue envelope and they will be given on based on the DSMV 643 (rev 07/26) complying with this part. ;

(2) Sign the form under penalty of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 641:3; and

(3) Include the following documentation where applicable:

a. If the applicant is a parent of a minor, include a copy of one of the following:

1. The minor’s birth certificate;

2. Certificate of adoption; or

3. Adoption decree; or

b. If the applicant is a legal guardian, include a copy of the order appointing the guardianship identifying the powers granted to the legal guardian.

(e) Participants shall submit completed requests by:

(1) Mailing to:

Division of Motor Vehicles

Attn: Blue Envelope

27 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03305;

(2) Hand delivering during business hours to:

Division of Motor Vehicles

27 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03305; or

a. Any DMV location at www.dmv.nh.gov/hours-and-locations.

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PART Saf-C 8504 Agency Procedure and Requirements

Saf-C 8504.01 Processing Request.

(a) A request shall be granted and a blue envelope as set forth in Saf-C 8505.01 will be provided to the requestor if the director determines that the requirements set forth in Saf-C 8503.01(b)-(e) have been satisfied.

(b) A request shall be denied if the director determines that any of the requirements set forth in Saf-C 8503.01(b)-(e) are not met. If a request is denied, the director shall state in writing the reason(s) for the denial and return Form DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) to the requestor.

(c) An individual whose request is denied may submit a written request to the director setting forth a detailed explanation as to the reasons the submitted DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) should be issued. The director’s decision shall be based on the criteria in (b) above and shall be final.

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Saf-C 8504.02 Maintaining Information.

(a) All information provided on Form DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) shall be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

(b) The director shall maintain From DMSV 653 “Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) within the participant’s driving records to support the issuance of a Blue Envelope.

(c) The director shall not create or maintain a database identifying all blue envelope program participants or containing medical information.

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Saf-C 8504.03 Replacement Envelopes.

(a) Participants shall receive one blue envelope.

(b) If an issued Blue Envelope is lost or stolen, the director may issue a replacement envelope to participants with a valid DMSV 653“Blue Envelope Request Form” (rev 07/26) or a valid DSMV 643 “Medically Recognized Disorder Indication” (rev 07/26) form on file.

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PART Saf-C 8505 Blue Envelope SpecIFICATIONS & UsE

Saf-C 8505.01 Blue Envelope Design.

(a) The blue envelope shall be:

(1) Blue color for easy identification; and

(2) Sized appropriately to hold a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance card, and any medical information.

(b) The exterior of the blue envelope shall include instructions for:

(1) The driver; and

(2) The law enforcement officer.

(3) Emergency contact information;

(4) Sensory considerations; and

(5) Verbal and visual communication.

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Saf-C 8505.02 Blue Envelope Usage. The participant shall attach the blue envelope to the driver’s side visor, facing the participant when in the down position.

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APPENDIX

Rule	Specific State Statute the Rule Implements
Saf-C 8500	RSA 265:3-c
Saf-C 8502.02	RSA 265:3-c
Saf-C 8502.03	RSA 259:20
Saf-C 8502.05	RSA 106-B:35, II
Saf-C 8502.06	RSA 169-C:3, XXI
Saf-C 8503.01	RSA 641:3