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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:8 - Purpose.

216-A:8 Purpose. –
I. The conservation corps program is designed to increase the sense of involvement and ownership by the participants in their state and to give them an opportunity to contribute something of lasting value to the state, by creating a new recreational resource for the state.
II. The general court finds that because of the impact of a steadily growing population, the continuing development of land for residential, commercial and other purposes, and the loss of shorelands for various purposes, fewer opportunities exist for the citizens of New Hampshire and visitors from other states to enjoy recreational activities in natural areas in this state. Therefore, to fill a major gap in the state's existing trail system it shall be the policy of the state of New Hampshire to create, foster, maintain and promote a recreational trail generally following the Connecticut, Pemigewasset, and Merrimack rivers from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts border.
III. If, in the judgment of the advisory committee established in RSA 216-F:5, temporary segments, alternate segments, or feeder segments of trail are identified that would enhance the development of the New Hampshire Heritage Trail, such segments shall be eligible for participation in all of the provisions of this subdivision.
Source.
1988, 265:1. 1990, 263:1. 1996, 221:1, eff. Aug. 9, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:10 - Supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

216-A:10 Supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation. –
When the corps is organized, the director of the division of parks and recreation shall be responsible for the corps' activities and all aspects of the program by assuring that supervision, guidance, training, and other essentials that may be required by the participants when in the field are provided.
Source.
1988, 265:1, eff. April 30, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:11 - New Hampshire Heritage Trail.

216-A:11 New Hampshire Heritage Trail. –
Pursuant to RSA 4:43, the general court hereby designates and names the trail as authorized by RSA 216-A:7 and 8 as the New Hampshire Heritage Trail.
Source.
1988, 265:1. 1990, 263:2, eff. April 28, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:12 - Gifts may be Accepted.

216-A:12 Gifts may be Accepted. –
The department of natural and cultural resources may receive and expend funds with governor and council approval for this program and for that purpose such funds are hereby appropriated.
Source.
1988, 265:1. 1990, 263:2, eff. April 28, 1990. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:13 - Acquisition of Rights to Use of Land.

216-A:13 Acquisition of Rights to Use of Land. –
Where the proposed trail route passes through land owned by the federal government, or by a unit of county or municipal government, the state shall secure permission to construct a trail through such property. Where the land is owned by a private landowner, the state may acquire by purchase or gift or negotiate an easement from the landowner for the purpose of protecting or developing the New Hampshire Heritage Trail.
Source.
1990, 263:3, eff. April 28, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:14 - Liability Insurance.

216-A:14 Liability Insurance. –
The department shall provide a liability insurance policy to provide protection to private landowners whose property is under agreement for use as part of the New Hampshire Heritage Trail by easement, lease or other legal means.
Source.
1990, 263:3, eff. April 28, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:16 - Cooperation with Other Agencies.

216-A:16 Cooperation with Other Agencies. –
The department of natural and cultural resources shall work in cooperation with other municipal, state and federal agencies, including private organizations, in order to carry out its duties. Such agencies and organizations shall assist the department to assure that all existing state owned or leased lands within the trail corridor are reviewed for use in the development of the New Hampshire Heritage Trail.
Source.
1990, 263:3. 1995, 10:6, eff. April 12, 1995. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-A - Expansion of State Park System › Section 216-A:17 - Applicability of Other Statutes.

216-A:17 Applicability of Other Statutes. –
All provisions of RSA 216-F, multi-use statewide trail system, shall be applicable to the department for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.
Source.
1990, 263:3, eff. April 28, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:1 - Authority.

216-B:1 Authority. –
The governor with the advice of the council is hereby authorized and empowered to undertake in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a project to improve navigation in the entrance to Hampton Harbor together with a corrective project to restore damaged beach areas resulting from coastal erosion on Hampton Beach between Great Boar's Head and Hampton River. The governor, with the advice of the council, is further authorized and empowered to act in behalf and for the town of Hampton and the town of Seabrook and other public local interests as may be required in the construction of the cooperative projects. Provided, however, that no action shall be taken under the authority hereof except upon a finding by the governor and council that federal funds will be made available for the projects herein described and upon a determination that the state expenditure with respect to such projects is economically justified.
Source.
1963, 333:1, eff. Sept. 3, 1963.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:2 - Federal Assistance.

216-B:2 Federal Assistance. –
The governor and council are hereby authorized to cooperate with and enter into agreements with the federal government, or any agency thereof, as they may deem advisable to secure federal funds for the purposes hereof and further to render such assurances to the federal government on behalf of the state as the federal government may require, including but not limited to, an assurance that the state of New Hampshire will hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise before, during or after prosecution of the work.
Source.
1963, 333:1, eff. Sept. 3, 1963.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:3 - Construction.

216-B:3 Construction. –
It is anticipated that the Corps of Engineers will undertake and supervise the construction of the cooperative projects. Such direction and supervision of the construction of the navigational and beach improvement projects as may be required of the state shall be by the commissioner of transportation.
Source.
1963, 333:1. 2004, 257:33, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:4 - Operation and Maintenance.

216-B:4 Operation and Maintenance. –
Upon completion of the project as herein provided, the federal government will assume the maintenance of the harbor entrance channel and facilities. The operation and management of the harbor improvement project shall be under the supervision of the Pease development authority, division of ports and harbors and the supervision and maintenance of the beach replenishment project shall be by the division of parks and recreation as provided by existing statute.
Source.
1963, 333:1. 2001, 290:11, eff. July 1, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:5 - Contracts for Construction.

216-B:5 Contracts for Construction. –
Any contracts by the state shall be administered by the commissioner of transportation in accordance with RSA 228 as amended.
Source.
1963, 333:1. 2004, 257:33, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-B - Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control › Section 216-B:6 - Agency to Negotiate.

216-B:6 Agency to Negotiate. –
The agency authorized to negotiate and cooperate in engineering studies and construction with the United States through the Corps of Engineers shall be the department of transportation. The commissioner of transportation is hereby ordered, directed and empowered to take the necessary steps in relation to securing and coordinating engineering and other information attendant to implementing the projects provided herein in order to provide the governor and council with information to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The cost of required studies shall be a charge against the appropriations hereinafter provided for the purposes of this project.
Source.
1963, 333:1. 2004, 257:33, 34, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-C - Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor › Section 216-C:1 - Authority.

216-C:1 Authority. –
The governor with the advice of the council is hereby authorized and empowered to undertake in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a project to improve the back channels of Portsmouth Harbor for small boating. The governor, with the advice of the council is further authorized and empowered to act in behalf and for the city of Portsmouth and other public local interests as may be required in the construction of any cooperative projects thereto. Provided, however, that no action shall be taken under the authority hereof except upon a finding by the governor and council that federal funds will be made available for the projects herein described and upon a determination that the state expenditure with respect to such projects is economically justified.
Source.
1965, 367:1, eff. July 8, 1965.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-C - Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor › Section 216-C:2 - Federal Assistance.

216-C:2 Federal Assistance. –
The Pease development authority, division of ports and harbors with the approval of the governor and council or the commissioner of transportation as their appointed agent, are hereby authorized to cooperate with and enter into agreements with the federal government, or any agency thereof, as they may deem advisable to secure federal funds for the purposes hereof and further to render such assurances to the federal government on behalf of the state as the federal government may require, including but not limited to, an assurance that the state of New Hampshire will hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may arise before, during, or after prosecution of the work.
Source.
1965, 367:1. 2001, 290:12. 2004, 257:33, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-C - Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor › Section 216-C:4 - Operation and Maintenance.

216-C:4 Operation and Maintenance. –
Upon completion of the project as herein provided, the federal government will assume the maintenance of the dredged channels and the city of Portsmouth will assume the operation and management of the public landings or wharves.
Source.
1965, 367:1, eff. July 8, 1965.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-C - Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor › Section 216-C:5 - Contracts for Construction.

216-C:5 Contracts for Construction. –
Any contracts for the construction of any of the cooperative projects shall be administered by the commissioner of transportation in accordance with RSA 228 as amended.
Source.
1965, 367:1. 2004, 257:33, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-C - Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor › Section 216-C:6 - Agency to Negotiate.

216-C:6 Agency to Negotiate. –
The agency authorized to negotiate and cooperate in engineering studies and construction with the United States through the Corps of Engineers shall be the department of transportation. The commissioner of transportation is hereby ordered, directed and empowered to take the necessary steps in relation to securing and coordinating engineering and other information attendant to implementing the projects provided herein in order to provide the governor and council with information to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The cost of required studies shall be a charge against the appropriations provided for the purposes of this project.
Source.
1965, 367:1. 2004, 257:33, 34, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-D - Appalachian National Scenic Trail › Section 216-D:1 - Declaration of Policy.

216-D:1 Declaration of Policy. –
It is declared to be the policy of the state of New Hampshire that the New Hampshire portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail be preserved in its natural character as proposed by Public Law 90-543, October 2, 1968.
Source.
1971, 279:1, eff. Aug. 22, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-D - Appalachian National Scenic Trail › Section 216-D:2 - Appalachian Trail.

216-D:2 Appalachian Trail. –
The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural may acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise such land, including rights of way and easements for the purpose of protecting or enhancing scenic beauty, as he may deem necessary to establish, protect and develop a trail across the state between the Connecticut river and the Maine state line to be known as the Appalachian Trail, and he may provide shelters and other facilities thereon, provided however that the power of eminent domain shall not be utilized to acquire more than 25 acres in any mile of trail. Any department or agency of the state, or any political subdivision, district or authority may transfer to the department land or rights in land for said purposes on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, or may enter into an agreement with the commissioner providing for the establishment and protection of said trail. The Appalachian Trail shall be held, developed and administered under this chapter primarily as a footpath and the natural scenic beauty thereof shall be preserved insofar as is practicable, provided however that the commissioner may permit other uses of the trail and land acquired hereunder, by the owner of adjoining land or others, in such a manner and at such seasons as will not substantially interfere with the primary use of the trail. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of the public to pass over existing public roads which may be or become part of the trail, nor prevent the department from performing such work as is necessary for the purpose of forest fire prevention and control, insect pest and disease control and the removal of damage caused by natural disaster.
Source.
1971, 279:1, eff. Aug. 22, 1971. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-D - Appalachian National Scenic Trail › Section 216-D:3 - Powers of Commissioner.

216-D:3 Powers of Commissioner. –
The commissioner may grant temporary or permanent rights of way across lands acquired under this chapter under such terms and conditions as he may deem advisable. The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or with private organizations to provide for the maintenance of the trail. No person who has granted a right of way for said trail across his land, or his successor in title, shall be liable to any user of the trail for injuries suffered on said portion of the trail unless the same are caused by his willful or wanton misconduct.
Source.
1971, 279:1, eff. Aug. 22, 1971.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-D - Appalachian National Scenic Trail › Section 216-D:4 - Use of Funds.

216-D:4 Use of Funds. –
The department of natural and cultural resources is hereby authorized to use any funds which may become available to carry out this chapter. Any available funds from the United States Land and Water Conservation Fund or other federal assistance programs may also be used to accomplish this purpose.
Source.
1971, 279:1, eff. Aug. 22, 1971. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:1 - Acquiring a Statewide Trail System.

216-F:1 Acquiring a Statewide Trail System. –
I. The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources may acquire by purchase, gift or devise any land, including but not limited to abandoned railroad and other public utility rights of way, private property, and easements over private property for the purpose of protecting or developing a statewide trail system.
II. Any expenditure for buildings or shelters along any of the acquired trail system, exceeding the sum of $500, shall be only expended on state owned lands following the normal budgetary procedures for any capital improvement.
III. Any department or agency of the state, or any political subdivision, district or authority may transfer to the department, land or rights in land for said purposes on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon, or may enter into an agreement with the commissioner providing for the establishment and protection of said trail system. Provided, however, that no land except abandoned railroad beds, acquired after the effective date of this chapter by the state or any agency or political subdivision thereof through the exercise of the powers of condemnation or eminent domain shall be included in such trail system.
Source.
1973, 593:1, eff. Sept. 4, 1973. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:2 - Use of Statewide Trail System.

216-F:2 Use of Statewide Trail System. –
I. The trails within the system shall be held, developed and administered under this chapter primarily as recreational trails for hiking, nature walks, bird watching, horseback riding, bicycling, ski touring, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mushing, and off highway recreational vehicles and the natural scenic beauty thereof and the wildlife corridors and habitat strongholds as defined in RSA 207:1 therein shall be preserved insofar as is practical; provided, however, that the commissioner may permit uses of trails and land acquired hereunder, by the owner of adjoining land or others, in such a manner and at such seasons as will not substantially interfere with the primary use of the trails. Use of motorized devices by mushers shall be limited to trails designated as appropriate for motorized use.
II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of the public to pass over existing public roads which may be or become part of the trail system, deny any owner access to his land or prevent the department from performing such work as is necessary for the purpose of forest fire prevention and control, insect pest and disease control and the removal of damage caused by any natural acts.
III. The commissioner is authorized to zone and restrict use of any section of the trails after consultation with the director of the division of parks and recreation, the director of the division of forests and lands, the executive director of the department of fish and game, and such other local and state officials as he shall determine, who may be able to assist him in determining appropriate public uses for such trails. A restriction on the use of any type of a mechanized means of transportation on portions of the trail shall be imposed by the commissioner where, in his opinion, it would be most disruptive for the other stated principal trail uses.
Source.
1973, 593:1. 2005, 210:35. 2007, 228:2, eff. Aug. 24, 2007. 2019, 243:6, eff. Sept. 10, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:3 - Powers of Commissioner.

216-F:3 Powers of Commissioner. –
Upon recommendation of the commissioner, the governor and council may grant temporary or permanent rights of way across lands acquired under this chapter under such terms and conditions as may be advisable. The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or with private organizations to provide for the maintenance of the trail system. No person who has granted a right of way for a trail across his land, or his successor in title, shall be liable to any user of the trail for injuries, suffered on said portion of the trail unless the same are caused by the wilful or wanton misconduct of the grantor or such successor in title, as the case may be.
Source.
1973, 593:1, eff. Sept. 4, 1973.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:4 - Use of Funds.

216-F:4 Use of Funds. –
The department of natural and cultural resources is hereby authorized to use any funds which may become available to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Any available funds from the United States Land and Water Conservation Fund or other federal assistance programs may also be used to accomplish the provisions of this chapter.
Source.
1973, 593:1, eff. Sept. 4, 1973. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:5 - Advisory Committee.

216-F:5 Advisory Committee. –
I. The commissioner shall appoint a New Hampshire statewide trail system advisory committee, for the purposes of advising the director of parks and recreation on matters related to the New Hampshire statewide trail system. The members shall equally represent the different trail interests involved and the general public. This committee shall include, but not be limited to, representation from the following: the bureau of trails; department of fish and game; office of planning and development; department of transportation; governor's commission on disability; New Hampshire Snowmobile Association; a representative of Granite State ATV Association; Appalachian Mountain Club; New Hampshire Municipal Association; Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests; the New Hampshire Heritage Trail; the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation; the New Hampshire Horse Council, Inc.; the New Hampshire Mushers Association; a representative of landowners; and the bicycle trail coordinator from the department of transportation.
II. OHRV trails, snowmobile trails, the New Hampshire Heritage Trail, and trail planning and development shall be specific items on the agenda of this advisory committee.
III. The advisory committee shall meet at least twice annually.
IV. [Repealed.]
V. [Repealed.]
Source.
1973, 593:1. 1983, 449:30. 1993, 53:13. 1996, 221:2, 5. 2003, 295:11; 319:9. 2004, 257:44. 2005, 210:36. 2007, 228:3. 2010, 368:1(23), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:198, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-F - Multi-Use Statewide Trail System › Section 216-F:6 - Best Management Practices; Limit on Expenditures.

216-F:6 Best Management Practices;  Limit on Expenditures. –
The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources shall identify and publish best management practices for erosion control during trail maintenance and construction. The practices shall be based on the type of activity that is occurring or may occur on a trail, site conditions such as terrain, soil type, and water presence and flow. State funds shall only be expended for work on wheeled OHRV trails that are constructed and maintained in accordance with the best management practices.
Source.
2003, 295:12, eff. July 1, 2003. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-H - Ahern State Park › Section 216-H:1 - Declaration of Policy.

216-H:1 Declaration of Policy. –
Under the impact of a steadily increasing population and the effects of the continuing development of land for residential and other purposes, few large tracts of forest land, particularly with a lake frontage, remain available in New Hampshire. Laconia developmental services, located in the city of Laconia, with a shoreline of approximately 3,500 feet on Lake Winnisquam, is one such tract which is owned by the state and is deemed to be a natural resource that should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of the citizens of this state and the many tourists from other states and countries who visit here. The general court therefore deems it to be a major asset and a significant benefit to the general public to retain this wonderful shoreline on the lake and approximately 200 acres, more or less, of the contiguous property immediately back from the shoreline of the lake, to be perpetually preserved as a state park for the generations to come.
Source.
1983, 299:1. 1988, 107:5, eff. June 17, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-H - Ahern State Park › Section 216-H:2 - Authority.

216-H:2 Authority. –
The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, with the consent of the governor and council, is hereby authorized, if and when Laconia developmental services is relocated or this overall property becomes available for disposal, to delineate and develop the 200 acres, more or less, located nearest to and including the approximately 3,500 foot shoreline on Lake Winnisquam, as a state park.
Source.
1983, 299:1. 1988, 107:5, eff. June 17, 1988. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-H - Ahern State Park › Section 216-H:3 - Ahern State Park.

216-H:3 Ahern State Park. –
Pursuant to RSA 4:43, the general court hereby designates and names this tract of land, upon its availability and development as a park under RSA 216-H:2, Ahern state park.
Source.
1983, 299:1. 1998, 76:2, eff. July 1, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-H - Ahern State Park › Section 216-H:4 - State Ownership; Permanent Retention.

216-H:4 State Ownership;  Permanent Retention. –
I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 4:29 or any other law to the contrary, if Laconia developmental services is relocated, or this overall property becomes available for disposal and a state park is not developed pursuant to RSA 216-H:2, the 200 acres more or less and the approximately 3,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnisquam shall be retained and preserved on a permanent basis by the state in its natural botanical and geological state.
II. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit Laconia developmental services from utilizing the 200 acres and the approximately 3,500 feet of shoreline for purposes of the school's rehabilitation program; provided, however, the 200 acres and shoreline shall not be developed or used by any other agency of the state or commercial interest for any other purpose.
Source.
1987, 102:1. 1988, 107:5, eff. June 17, 1988.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:2 - Density Requirement.

216-I:2 Density Requirement. –
A minimum of 600 square feet shall be provided for each tent site and a minimum of 1,000 square feet shall be provided for each recreational vehicle and recreational camping cabin campsite, with or without connections to an approved sewage disposal system.
Source.
1989, 343:1. 2000, 130:4, eff. May 8, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:3 - Water Supply.

216-I:3 Water Supply. –
An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each recreational campground or camping park. Where a public supply of water of sufficient quantity, quality, and pressure is available, connection shall be made to the supply and that supply shall be used exclusively. When a satisfactory public water supply is not available, a private water supply system may be used if approved by the department of environmental services.
Source.
1989, 343:1. 1996, 228:108, eff. July 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:4 - Disposal System.

216-I:4 Disposal System. –
I. An approved disposal system shall be provided in all recreational campgrounds or camping parks.
II. Septage or waste water shall be discharged from recreational vehicles or portable recreational toilets into portable sanitary service vehicles, individual sewage disposal system connections, or sanitary stations.
III. Flush toilets or other approved toilet facilities, such as self-composting toilets or incinerating toilets, shall be provided in all recreational campgrounds or camping parks.
IV. The storage, collection, and disposal of refuse in recreational campgrounds or camping parks shall be conducted in a manner that will prevent health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding, accident or fire hazards.
V. A sanitary station shall be provided for disposal of waste from recreational vehicle holding tanks, portable recreational toilets and portable sanitary service vehicles. This requirement shall not apply to those recreational campgrounds or camping parks that have individual sewage connections to every campsite. Existing recreational campgrounds or camping parks which do not comply with this paragraph shall comply within 5 years of the effective date of this paragraph.
VI. A recreational camping cabin which has water plumbed to it shall have a connection to an approved sewage disposal system.
Source.
1989, 343:1. 2000, 130:5, eff. May 8, 2000. 2011, 52:1, eff. July 8, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:5 - Registration.

216-I:5 Registration. –
All persons upon entering a recreational campground or camping park shall register with the appropriate authorities. All recreational campground or camping park owners or operators or their agents shall upon the registration of each camper or camper's guest cause an entry to be made on a registration book or card system which shall record the campers' or camper's guests' agreed-upon departure time and date. No camper or camper's guest shall, without the consent of the campground or camping park owner or operator or his agent, remain on a campsite beyond the departure time and date so recorded at registration.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:6 - Eviction and Remedial Action.

216-I:6 Eviction and Remedial Action. –
I. All recreational campground or camping park owners or operators or their agents may remove or cause to be removed from such recreational campground or camping park any person remaining in a recreational campground or camping park in violation of this chapter by notifying such person that the establishment no longer desires to entertain him and requesting that he immediately leave. Any person who remains or attempts to remain after being so requested to leave shall be guilty of a violation.
II. All recreational campground or camping park owners or operators or their agents may remove, or cause to be removed by a law enforcement officer of this state, any person refusing to pay registration or visitors' fees, any person who willfully denies other persons their right to quiet enjoyment of their recreational use of such facilities, or any person who violates any local or state law. The right to remove or cause to be removed shall arise after the recreational campground or camping park owner or operator, or their agent, makes a reasonable attempt to verbally warn the person to cease and desist the breach of quiet enjoyment or violation of local or state law. Following eviction, said person may make written request to the owner or operator or their agent of such recreational campground or camping park within 30 days for the refund of the unused portion of his prepaid campsite rental or visitor fee. Upon such a request, such owner or operator shall refund such unused portion of the fees, less any amount deducted to pay for damages.
III. Any law enforcement officer of this state, upon request of a recreational campground or camping park owner or operator or their agent, shall place under arrest and take into custody any person who violates this section in the presence of the officer. Upon arrest, the person shall be deemed to have abandoned his right of use of the recreational campground or camping park and the owner or operator or their agent may then make such campsite available to other persons. The owner or operator or their agent of a recreational campground or camping park shall employ all reasonable means to protect any personal property left in storage at the recreational campground or camping park.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:7 - Storage of Property.

216-I:7 Storage of Property. –
Any property left in a recreational campground or camping park after check-out time or eviction pursuant to RSA 216-I:6 shall be considered abandoned. Such abandoned property may then be moved off the campsite and placed in storage. Any owner or operator or their agent of a recreational campground or camping park shall have a lien upon such property, so long as it shall remain in their possession, for proper charges due them for the storage and care of the property.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:8 - Notice and Sale.

216-I:8 Notice and Sale. –
If any of the charges referred to in RSA 216-I:7 shall remain unpaid for 60 days, the lien holder may sell such property at public sale. The proceeds, after first paying the expense of sale, shall be applied in payment of the storage charges, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the owner of the property or the person entitled to such balance. Notice of such sale shall be given and record made as provided in RSA 444.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:9 - Fireplaces and Fires.

216-I:9 Fireplaces and Fires. –
I. All fireplaces in recreational campgrounds or camping parks shall be on an area cleaned to mineral soil at least 8 feet across. Where fires are built on the ground, there shall be at least 6 inches of sand or gravel under the fire.
II. All tree limbs or other burnable material within a height of 10 feet above the fireplace area shall be removed.
III. Fireplaces shall not be moved.
IV. Fire shall not be kindled except in fireplaces provided by recreational campgrounds or camping parks.
V. Recreational campground or camping park owners or operators or their agents shall obtain a fire permit as required pursuant to RSA 227-L.
Source.
1989, 343:1. 1995, 299:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:10 - Liability.

216-I:10 Liability. –
Any person who through his negligence causes a fire to damage a recreational campground or camping park or adjacent lands shall be liable to reimburse the owner or operator or their agent of a recreational campground or camping park for all damages and costs incurred in attending or extinguishing such fire.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:12 - Manufactured Housing Exempted.

216-I:12 Manufactured Housing Exempted. –
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to "manufactured housing" as defined in RSA 205-A:1.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:13 - Partial Exception for Certain Uses of Recreational Vehicles.

216-I:13 Partial Exception for Certain Uses of Recreational Vehicles. –
Except as provided in RSA 216-I:4, II, this chapter shall not apply to the occasional commercial or noncommercial use of recreational vehicles on parcels of lands if the parcels are used for not more than 7 days in any calendar year; however, the owner of the land or the party responsible for the land shall file a statement of compliance with the governing body for the municipality in which the parcel is located, stating the method of compliance with RSA 216-I:4, II, within 7 days prior to the commencement of each use. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify the authority of local municipalities to enforce local regulations and ordinances relative to zoning and health and safety.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:14 - Exception for Agricultural Fairs.

216-I:14 Exception for Agricultural Fairs. –
Except as provided in RSA 216-I:4, II, this chapter shall not apply to recreational vehicles used in conjunction with events or fairs sponsored by any member of the New Hampshire Fairs Association. However, the person responsible for the operation of the events or fairs at the fairground shall file a statement of compliance with the governing body for the municipality in which the fairground is located, stating the method of compliance with RSA 216-I:4, II within 7 days prior to the commencement of each event. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify authority of local municipalities to enforce local regulations and ordinances relative to zoning and health and safety.
Source.
1989, 343:1, eff. June 2, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-I - Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks › Section 216-I:15 - Exception for Motorsport Events.

216-I:15 Exception for Motorsport Events. –
I. Except as provided in RSA 216-I:4, II, this chapter shall not apply to recreational vehicles used in conjunction with scheduled racing events held at motorsport facilities.
II. This exception shall apply to:
(a) Motorsport facilities with permanent seating capacity greater than 40,000 seats.
(b) Property that is used for the parking of vehicles at the motorsport facility, or contiguous land used for vehicle parking and under the control of the motorsport facility.
Source.
1996, 220:1, eff. June 10, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-J - Hampton Beach Area Commission › Section 216-J:1 - Commission Established.

216-J:1 Commission Established. –
There is established a Hampton Beach area commission which shall assist the town of Hampton and the state of New Hampshire, its agencies and departments in the long range planning for the Hampton Beach area by the implementation of the Hampton Beach master plan.
Source.
2003, 176:1, eff. June 23, 2003.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-J - Hampton Beach Area Commission › Section 216-J:2 - Commission Members, Appointment, Term.

216-J:2 Commission Members, Appointment, Term. –
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Two members representing the town of Hampton, appointed by the selectmen.
(b) Two members representing the Hampton Beach village district, appointed by the precinct commissioners.
(c) One member representing the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, appointed by its board of directors.
(d) One member representing the Rockingham regional planning commission, appointed by its board of directors.
(e) The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee.
(f) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee.
(g) One member to be appointed by a majority vote of the commission.
II. (a) Effective November 1, 2009, members of the commission shall serve staggered terms as follows:
(1) One of the members appointed under subparagraph I(a) shall serve a 3-year term and the other member shall serve a 2-year term.
(2) One of the members appointed under subparagraph I(b) shall serve a 3-year term and the other member shall serve a one-year term.
(3) The member appointed under subparagraph I(c) shall serve a 2-year term.
(4) The members appointed under subparagraphs I(d) and I(g) shall serve one-year terms.
(b) Following the staggering of terms, subsequent terms of commission members appointed under subparagraphs I(a)-(d) shall be for 3 years. The term of members designated to serve under subparagraphs I(e)-(f) shall be coterminous with his or her term in office. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner and by the same body as the original appointment was made.
III. The division of parks and recreation and the town of Hampton shall provide administrative assistance to the commission as necessary for the commission to discharge its responsibilities.
IV. The commission shall annually elect one of its members as a chairperson, one as a vice-chairperson and one as secretary-treasurer.
Source.
2003, 176:1; 319:9. 2004, 257:44. 2009, 182:1, eff. July 13, 2009. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-J - Hampton Beach Area Commission › Section 216-J:3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission.

216-J:3 Powers and Duties of the Commission. –
The Hampton Beach area commission shall:
I. Consult and advise the state and the town on implementation strategies for the Hampton Beach master plan including capital improvements.
II. Assist in the promotion, periodic review, and recommendation of updates of the Hampton Beach master plan.
III. Assist the state and town in acquiring lands and rights in lands, to ensure a consistent management of the plan.
IV. Assist the town to develop building and zoning code language and design review guidelines and procedures for the plan area.
V. Provide advice and counsel to the state and the town on proposed land use developments and capital projects for consistency with the plan.
VI. Consult with the Hampton Beach area businesses and residents to promote the plan.
VII. Meet at least quarterly, with a quorum of at least 5 members, to conduct any business relevant to the purposes of this chapter.
VIII. Meet at least annually with the selectmen and precinct commissioners and provide a written report annually, on or before November 1, to the selectmen and precinct commissioners, the governor and executive council, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives on its activities and its recommendations for implementation of the plan.
Source.
2003, 176:1. 2009, 182:2, eff. July 13, 2009.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-J - Hampton Beach Area Commission › Section 216-J:4 - Gifts, Grants, or Donations.

216-J:4 Gifts, Grants, or Donations. –
The commission is authorized to institute a program to solicit and receive any gifts, grants, or donations made for the implementation of the master development plan and to deposit such gifts, grants, or donations in the Hampton Beach master plan fund.
Source.
2003, 176:1, eff. June 23, 2003.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 216-J - Hampton Beach Area Commission › Section 216-J:5 - Hampton Beach Master Plan Fund.

216-J:5 Hampton Beach Master Plan Fund. –
There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the Hampton Beach master plan fund which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the commission. Such fund shall be the depository of all gifts, grants, or donations made to the commission pursuant to RSA 216-J:4. Implementation expenses, the expenses of the commission, its commissioners and any employees of the commission shall be paid from such fund. Any moneys in such fund shall not lapse into the general fund of the state.
Source.
2003, 176:1, eff. June 23, 2003.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 217 - Shore and Beach Preservation and Development › Section 217:1 - Investigations and Reports.

217:1 Investigations and Reports. –
The department of transportation shall cause investigations and studies to be made in cooperation with the appropriate agencies of the United States of America with a view to devising effective means of preventing erosion of the shores of the coastal waters of the state by waves and currents, and shall report their findings and recommendations annually to the governor and council and said report is to be included in the report of the department of transportation.
Source.
1931, 116:3. RL 5:2. 1950, 5, pt. 12:9. RSA 217:1. 1973, 140:45. 2004, 257:34, eff. June 15, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 217-A - New Hampshire Native Plant Protection › Section 217-A:2 - Findings and Declarations.

217-A:2 Findings and Declarations. –
Because there are no laws protecting any of our native plants, every year hundreds of our native plants are dug up and removed without permission from public and private property. Many of these are taken out-of-state and sold for profit. Therefore, the legislature finds and declares that:
I. For human needs and enjoyment, the interests of science, and the economy of the state, native plants and natural communities throughout this state should be protected and conserved; and that native plant numbers should be maintained and enhanced to insure their perpetuation as viable components of their ecosystems for the benefit of the people of New Hampshire.
II. Native species of plants within this state and the nation that are endangered, threatened, or otherwise reduced in number or may become so because of loss, modification, or severe curtailment of their habitats, or because of exploitation for commercial, scientific, educational, or private use, should be accorded protection as is necessary to maintain and enhance their numbers.
III. This state shall assist in the protection of species of plants that are determined to be endangered or threatened by prohibiting the taking, possession, transportation, processing, sale or offer for sale, exportation from this state, or shipment within this state of such species without required and valid federal and state permits.
IV. The commercial sale of seeds, plants, and nursery stock is regulated by the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets, and food under RSA 433.
Source.
1987, 220:1. 1995, 130:4. 2010, 343:1, eff. Sept. 18, 2010.