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NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1 - Establishment.

    12-A:1 Establishment. –||There shall be a department of natural and cultural resources under the executive direction of a commissioner of natural and cultural resources, consisting of a division of forests and lands, a division of parks and recreation, a division of libraries, a division of arts, and a division of historical resources, which shall also be known as the state historic preservation office. The department's purpose shall be to ensure the efficient coordinated function of the 5 divisions, whereby the interests of protection and responsible management of natural and cultural resources, public enjoyment of state parks and forests, the state library, arts, film and digital media, and historic resources are each held to be of integral importance in the overall functioning of the department. All functions of the former department of cultural resources are hereby transferred, as of July 1, 2017, to the department of natural and cultural resources.|||Source. 1909, 128:1. 1925, 113:1. PL 19:33; 191:1. 1931, 92:1. 1935, 6:1; 126:1. RL 27:40; 233:1. 1943, 39:3, 147:1. 1950, 5, part 12:1, pars. 1, 2, 4. 1951, 47:1, 2. RSA 12:1, 2; 162:1, 2, 4; 216:1. 1957, 241:1, 3, 4. 1959, 172:1, 2. 1961, 223:3. 1970, 53:3. 1975, 146:1. 1999, 317:2. 2001, 28:1, eff. July 14, 2001. 2017, 156:15, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 200:1, eff. July 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1-a - Declaration of Purpose.

    12-A:1-a Declaration of Purpose. –||The purpose of this act is to improve the administration of state government by providing unified direction of policies, programs and personnel in the field of natural and cultural resources making possible increased efficiency and economies from integrated administration and operation of these related functions of the state government.|||Source. 1961, 223:1. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1-b - General Provisions.

    12-A:1-b General Provisions. –||I. Upon the recommendation of the commissioner of natural and cultural resources after consultation with division directors concerned and the advisory commission established by this chapter, the governor and council are authorized to approve revisions in internal administrative departmental organization as the governor and council find from time to time may improve or make more economical the administration of the department; provided, however, no such change shall eliminate any then existing position within the classified service unless such position shall then be vacant, or, if filled, its incumbent has been transferred to an equivalent or higher paid position of like tenure.||II. With the approval of the governor and council and of the director of personnel the commissioner of natural and cultural resources after consultation with directors of divisions concerned and the advisory commission is authorized to transfer classified personnel, appropriations or portions thereof relating thereto as well as necessary equipment, within any division or between divisions of the department.|||Source. 1961, 223:2. 1986, 12:4, I, eff. Mar. 27, 1986. 2017, 156:16, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1-c (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1-c - Powers and Duties of Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

    12-A:1-c Powers and Duties of Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. –||I. The department of natural and cultural resources shall be responsible for the following general functions:||(a) Providing information services to state government.||(b) Developing strategies for the conservation, management, and protection of the state's forests and lands and the promotion of the state's parks and recreation resources.||(c) Developing and coordinating a statewide library service network.||(d) Stimulating and encouraging public interest and participation in the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts.||(e) Sponsoring state historic preservation activities.||(f) [Repealed.]||II. The commissioner shall assign, with the approval of the advisory commission, such duties and functions to the 5 divisions of the department, as in his or her discretion will best effectuate the purposes, powers, and duties set forth in this section and as otherwise provided by statute.|||Source. 1967, 166:1. 1991, 359:1, eff. July 1, 1991. 2017, 156:17, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 200:2, 9, I, eff. July 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1-d (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1-d - Police Powers.

    12-A:1-d Police Powers. –||I. The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, the director of the division of parks and recreation, and the director of the division of forests and lands shall have authority as peace officers as provided in RSA 594 and may confer said authority upon certain individuals within the department of natural and cultural resources, the division of parks and recreation, and the division of forests and lands. Said police powers shall be limited to the enforcement of state laws and rules of the department of natural and cultural resources on lands or property owned by, leased to, or otherwise under the control of the department of natural and cultural resources. Nothing herein shall limit the police powers of employees of the department of natural and cultural resources as provided for in RSA 227-G:7, RSA 215-C:32, and RSA 215-A:16 and 17.||II. By written agreement executed by the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, any authorized municipal official may utilize the summons procedures under RSA 31:39-d to cite individuals for violations of state park administrative rules or forests and lands administrative rules, or both. Authorized municipalities acting under this paragraph shall retain 100 percent of any fine collected in accordance with the schedule of administrative fines of the department of natural and cultural resources.|||Source. 1979, 204:1. 1981, 538:6, 13. 1995, 299:4. 2005, 210:3. 2010, 230:1, eff. June 28, 2010. 2013, 166:2, eff. June 27, 2013. 2017, 156:18, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:1-e (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:1-e - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, II, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:1-e Repealed by 2017, 156:37, II, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2 - Commissioner of Natural and Cultural Resources.

    12-A:2 Commissioner of Natural and Cultural Resources. –||There shall be a commissioner of natural and cultural resources who shall be appointed by the governor and council for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. It shall be the responsibility of the commissioner to organize and direct the work of the department. The commissioner of natural and cultural resources shall appoint one member of his or her staff who shall act in the commissioner's stead when said commissioner is absent from the state and at such other times as directed by the commissioner. When acting for the commissioner said person shall have all the power, duties and authority of the commissioner. Directors of departmental divisions shall be subject to the supervisory authority of the commissioner, which authority shall include power to establish department and divisional policy as well as to control the actual operations of the department and all divisions therein. The commissioner shall consult with the advisory commission prior to the establishment of general and divisional departmental policy.|||Source. 1925, 113:1. PL 19:33. 1931, 91:2. 1935, 6:1. RL 27:40. 1943, 39:3. 1945, 184:1. 1950, 5, part 12:1, par. 2. 1953, 265:1. RSA 12:1, 2; 162:2; 218:1, 3. 1961, 223:3. 2007, 156:2, eff. Aug. 17, 2007. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-a - Repealed by 1983, 422:3, I, eff. June 24, 1983.

    12-A:2-a Repealed by 1983, 422:3, I, eff. June 24, 1983. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-b - Repealed by 1978, 22:1, eff. June 22, 1978.

    12-A:2-b Repealed by 1978, 22:1, eff. June 22, 1978. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-c (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-c - Rulemaking; Administrative Fines.

    12-A:2-c Rulemaking;  Administrative Fines. –||I. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A governing use by the public of state forests, parks, or any other land or buildings operated by the department of natural and cultural resources. This shall include, but not be limited to, the commissioner's responsibilities under RSA 216 and 227-H.||II. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to:||(a) Conduct of persons using the property, including prohibitions or restrictions on use, restrictions on smoking, or transportation of any substances, articles, or other matter.||(b) Use of vehicles, including, but not limited to, restrictions on parking and speed.||(c)-(e) [Repealed.]||(f) Imposition of administrative fines under paragraph IV.||III. If so specified in any rule, persons violating that rule may be evicted from the property and shall be guilty of either a violation or a misdemeanor as stated in the specific rule.||IV. The commissioner, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $250 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of the department's administrative rules. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under RSA 227-J. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:||(a) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this paragraph for violation of the department's administrative rules.||(b) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine.||V. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to paragraph IV shall be deposited by the commissioner into the forest management and protection fund established under RSA 227-G:5, I for violations of forest management and protection rules, or into the state park fund established under RSA 216-A:3-i for violations of parks and recreation rules.|||Source. 1983, 422:13. 1985, 270:7; 389:7. 1991, 355:63. 1993, 358:23. 1995, 299:5; 308:1, 127, I, II. 2010, 230:2-5, eff. June 28, 2010. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017. 2019, 21:1, eff. July 14, 2019.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-d (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-d - Reports and Publications.

    12-A:2-d Reports and Publications. –||The commissioner of natural and cultural resources is authorized to prepare, publish and distribute reports, charts, surveys or other documents consistent with the responsibilities of the department. The commissioner may charge reasonable fees for such documents. Fees for documents distributed by the department shall be adopted as rules under RSA 541-A.|||Source. 1985, 270:10, eff. June 10, 1985. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-e (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-e - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, III, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:2-e Repealed by 2017, 156:37, III, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-f (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-f - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, IV, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:2-f Repealed by 2017, 156:37, IV, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-g (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-g - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, V, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:2-g Repealed by 2017, 156:37, V, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-h (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-h - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VI, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:2-h Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VI, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-i (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-i - Multiple Use Management of White Mountain National Forest Land.

    12-A:2-i Multiple Use Management of White Mountain National Forest Land. –||The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee, shall have the authority and responsibility to consult and work with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service in order to promote and maintain continued multiple use management of White Mountain National Forest land.|||Source. 1999, 142:6, eff. June 25, 1999. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-j (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-j - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VII, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:2-j Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VII, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:2-k (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:2-k - Duties of Commissioner.

    12-A:2-k Duties of Commissioner. –||In addition to the powers, duties, and functions otherwise vested by law in the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, the commissioner shall:||I. Represent the public interest in the administration of the department and be responsible to the governor, the general court, and the public for such administration.||II. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, have the authority to adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, necessary to assure the continuance or granting of federal funds or other assistance intended to promote library service, the arts, or historic preservation efforts not otherwise provided for by law.||III. Have the authority to establish a unit within the office of the commissioner to provide for internal department administrative functions, including financial, personnel, and other management functions.||IV. Have authority, with regard to the administration of RSA 19-A, and with the approval of a majority of the members of the New Hampshire state council on the arts as established by RSA 19-A:2, to:||(a) Accept gifts, contributions, and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the educational objectives of the programs established pursuant to RSA 19-A.||(b) Make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any acts that may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of RSA 19-A.||(c) Request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such assistance and data as will enable the commissioner to carry out properly the powers and duties under this chapter.||(d) Receive funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, and under such additional federal legislation and state appropriations as may be enacted.||(e) Allocate and disburse said funds by entering into contracts and agreements with any department, agency, or subdivision of federal, state, county, or municipal government or any individual, foundation, corporation, association, or public authority in order to carry out the purposes of RSA 19-A, subject to approval by the governor and council.|||Source. 2017, 156:19, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:3 - Directors of Divisions.

    12-A:3 Directors of Divisions. –||The commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor and council a director of forests and lands, a director of parks and recreation, a director of libraries, a director of arts, and a director of historical resources, each of whom shall serve, subject to the provisions of RSA 4:1, for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy in such office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Directors of divisions shall be responsible for the administration and operation of their respective divisions subject to the supervisory authority of the commissioner as set forth in RSA 12-A:2.|||Source. 1945, 184:1. 1953, 265:11. RSA 218:1, 3. 1961, 223:3. 1975, 146:2. 1999, 317:3, eff. July 1, 1999. 2017, 156:20, eff. July 1, 2017. 2018, 200:3, eff. July 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:4 - Salaries.

    12-A:4 Salaries. –||The annual salaries of the commissioner of natural and cultural resources, and of the directors of the divisions, shall be as provided in RSA 94 as hereinafter amended.|||Source. 1909, 128:1. 1925, 113:1. PL 19:33; 191:2. 1931, 91:2. 1935, 6:1. RL 27:40; 233:2. 1943, 39:3. 1950, 5, part 12:1, par. 1. 1951, 47:1. 1953, 265:1. RSA 12:1, 12; 162:1; 216:2; 218:2, 4. 1957, 241:1. 1959, 172:1. 1961, 223:3. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:4-a, 12-A:4-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:4-a, 12-A:4-b - Repealed by 1995, 308:127, III, eff. July 1, 1995.

    12-A:4-a, 12-A:4-b Repealed by 1995, 308:127, III, eff. July 1, 1995. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:4-c (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:4-c - Repealed by 2001, 158:109, I, eff. Dec. 28, 2001.

    12-A:4-c Repealed by 2001, 158:109, I, eff. Dec. 28, 2001. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:4-d (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:4-d - Repealed by 1995, 308:127, IV, eff. July 1, 1995.

    12-A:4-d Repealed by 1995, 308:127, IV, eff. July 1, 1995. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:5 - Repealed by 2020, 37:4, II, eff. July 29, 2020.

    12-A:5 Repealed by 2020, 37:4, II, eff. July 29, 2020. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:5-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:5-a - Repealed by 1971, 33:3, eff. May 31, 1971.

    12-A:5-a Repealed by 1971, 33:3, eff. May 31, 1971. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:6 - Repealed by 2020, 37:4, II, eff. July 29, 2020.

    12-A:6 Repealed by 2020, 37:4, II, eff. July 29, 2020. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:7 - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VIII, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:7 Repealed by 2017, 156:37, VIII, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:7-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:7-a - Repealed by 2004, 2:7, eff. Mar. 5, 2004.

    12-A:7-a Repealed by 2004, 2:7, eff. Mar. 5, 2004. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:8 - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, IX, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:8 Repealed by 2017, 156:37, IX, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:8-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:8-a - Repealed by 2017, 156:37, X, eff. July 1, 2017.

    12-A:8-a Repealed by 2017, 156:37, X, eff. July 1, 2017. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:9 - Repealed by 1988, 143:2, eff. June 20, 1988.

    12-A:9 Repealed by 1988, 143:2, eff. June 20, 1988. –|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:9-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:9-a - Director of Forests and Lands, State Forester; Initial Appointment and Tenure.

    12-A:9-a Director of Forests and Lands, State Forester;  Initial Appointment and Tenure. –||I. There shall be a director of the division of forests and lands subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as established in this chapter.||II. In addition to the title of director, division of forests and lands, said director shall also be entitled the state forester.|||Source. 1975, 146:4, eff. July 25, 1975. 2017, 156:22, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 12-A:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title I - The State and Its Government|Title 12-A - Department of Natural and Cultural Resources|Section 12-A:10 - Director of Parks and Recreation.

    12-A:10 Director of Parks and Recreation. –||There shall be a director of the division of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as herein established for the director of the division of parks and recreation. All of the powers, duties, and functions formerly performed by the director of recreation pursuant to any provision of the statutes shall henceforth be performed by the director of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. Wherever reference is made to the director of recreation in any provision of the statutes it shall henceforth be construed to mean the director, division of parks and recreation, within the department of natural and cultural resources.|||Source. 1961, 223:3. 2017, 156:23, eff. July 1, 2017.|