N.H. Rev. Stat. § 177:4
The commission may in its discretion operate stores for the sale of liquor in such cities and towns as shall have accepted the provisions hereof as hereinafter provided, and, subject to the rules of the director of personnel, and within the limits of available appropriations and funds, may employ salespersons to sell liquor in said stores. Any salesperson employed for any store shall have been a resident of the state for at least 6 months prior to such employment. The salaries of such salespersons shall not be governed by the amount of sales. No salesperson employed to sell liquor under the provisions of this chapter shall sell liquor except such as may be legally obtained under the provisions of this title.
RSA 177:4
1990, 255:1. 1992, 146:8, eff. July 5, 1992.