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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:2 - Reclassification of Highways; Damages.

231-A:2 Reclassification of Highways;  Damages. –
I. Any class V or VI highway may be reclassified as a class A or class B trail, and any class A trail may be reclassified as a class B trail, by vote of the local legislative body.
II. In accordance with RSA 231:43, no highway of any class which provides the sole access to any land shall be reclassified as a class B trail without the written consent of the owner of that land.
III. Whenever a reclassification is made under this section, any aggrieved landowner may appeal, or may petition for the assessment of damages, in the same manner as in the discontinuance of highways pursuant to RSA 231:48 and 231:49, and the amount of damages, if any, shall reflect the landowner use provisions set forth in RSA 231-A:1.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:3 - Reclassification of Trails as Highways.

231-A:3 Reclassification of Trails as Highways. –
I. Any class A or class B trail which was previously a class V or class VI highway may be reclassified pursuant to RSA 231:22-a as a class V or class VI highway, and any class B trail may be reclassified as a class A trail, by vote of the local legislative body.
II. No reclassification under this section shall entitle any party to damages.
III. The reclassification of any trail to a class V highway may be made subject to conditions, as in the case of reclassifying as a class VI highway pursuant to RSA 231:22-a.
IV. No trail established by acquisition under RSA 231-A:5 shall be reclassified under this section if such reclassification would violate a use restriction or other provision imposed by deed at the time of acquisition.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:4 - Public Trail Use Restrictions.

231-A:4 Public Trail Use Restrictions. –
In this chapter "public trail use restrictions" means any restrictions upon use of a trail by the general public. Such restrictions may be imposed by a landowner as a condition of grant or dedication of a trail acquired under RSA 231-A:5, or by vote of the local legislative body or its designee at or subsequent to the time the trail is established, or by the local governing body under RSA 41:11. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, prohibition of motor vehicles, prohibition of wheeled vehicles, prohibition of off highway recreational vehicles, or restriction to specified modes of travel such as horse, bicycle, or foot. Such restrictions, if posted using legible signs at entrances to the trail from public highways, or at any property boundaries where new or different restrictions become applicable, shall be enforceable in the same manner as traffic violations as set forth in RSA 265. Any person violating such restrictions shall be guilty of a violation.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:5 - Acquisition of New Trails.

231-A:5 Acquisition of New Trails. –
I. Municipalities shall not use the power of eminent domain to establish trails.
II. A class A or B trail may be established by the local legislative body or its designee over any land previously acquired by the municipality, including land acquired by the conservation commission pursuant to RSA 36-A:4, or town forests established pursuant to RSA 31:110, unless the establishment of such trail would violate any right or interest reserved or retained by a prior grantor or held by a third party.
III. The local legislative body or its designee may acquire, by dedication and acceptance or by gift, purchase, grant or devise:
(a) Any class A or B trail, subject to such public trail use restrictions as may be imposed by deed by the owner or grantor; or
(b) Any lesser interest in land for trail purposes, including but not limited to a revocable easement, revocable license, lease or easement of finite duration, or conservation restriction, subject to such public trail use restrictions and such reserved rights as may be imposed by or agreed upon with the owner or grantor.
IV. A properly established conservation commission may utilize RSA 36-A:4 for the acquisition of trails.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:6 - Discontinuance.

231-A:6 Discontinuance. –
Any class A or B trail may be discontinued by vote of the town, and such discontinuance shall have the same legal effect as the discontinuance of a public highway, provided however that the discontinuance of a class B trail shall not entitle any owner of land abutting or served by the trail to any damages.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:7 - Management.

231-A:7 Management. –
Unless otherwise specified by vote of the local legislative body, or by the terms of a deeded interest affecting the property, the local governing body or its designee shall have supervision over management or maintenance of all trails, including signs. Such management may be delegated to a volunteer of a nonprofit organization or association, or a town committee or commission, by means of a written cooperative agreement.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 231-A - Municipal Trails › Section 231-A:8 - Liability Limited.

231-A:8 Liability Limited. –
I. All trails established under this chapter shall be deemed to constitute land open without charge for recreational or outdoor educational purposes pursuant to RSA 212:34 and RSA 508:14, I, and the liability of owners, lessees or occupants of land affected by a trail, and of the municipality establishing the trail, shall be limited as set forth in those statutes.
II. The liability of any person performing volunteer management or maintenance activities for or upon any trail established under this chapter, with the prior written approval of the body or organization with supervision over trail management pursuant to RSA 231-A:7, shall be limited as set forth in RSA 508:17, and such management shall not be deemed "care of the organization's premises" under RSA 508:17, IV.
Source.
1993, 60:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:1 - Lands Not in Any Town.

232:1 Lands Not in Any Town. –
If a proposed highway may pass over lands not in any town the court shall order notice to be given to the owner thereof, if known and residing in the state, by giving to him or leaving at his abode a like copy; and if he or his residence is not known, or is uncertain, or if his residence is not in the state, by publication, or by such other notice as the court shall order.
Source.
RS 50:3. CS 53:3. GS 63:3. GL 69:3. PS 68:4. PL 75:4. RL 91:4. 1945, 188:1, part 5:30. RSA 234:30. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:1-a - Petition to Lay Out.

232:1-a Petition to Lay Out. –
Petitions for laying out or altering class IV, V or VI highways may be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the following cases:
I. When it passes over land not in any town; and
II. When it passes over lands in 2 or more towns, one of which is in the county.
Source.
1982, 41:16, eff. May 28, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:2 - Reference; Joint Board.

232:2 Reference;  Joint Board. –
If no sufficient objection is made all such petitions filed in the superior court shall be referred to the county commissioners, and where the proposed highway may pass over lands in 2 or more counties the petition shall be referred to the commissioners for all such counties who shall constitute a joint board and make a joint report to the court.
Source.
RS 50:4, 5. CS 53:4, 5. GS 63:4, 5. GL 69:4, 5. PS 68:5, 6. PL 75:5, 6. RL 91:5, 6. 1945, 188:1, part 5:31. RSA 234:31. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:3 - Disqualification of County Commissioner.

232:3 Disqualification of County Commissioner. –
If any commissioner is interested in the petition the commissioner shall not serve; and the vacancy shall be filled, upon motion or petition, by any judge of the superior court.
Source.
1846, 353:1. 1850, 996:1. CS 53:6. GS 63:6. GL 69:6. PS 68:7. PL 75:7. RL 91:7. 1945, 188:1, part 5:32. RSA 234:32. 1981, 87:1. 1998, 342:2, eff. Aug. 25, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:4 - Commissioners in Office.

232:4 Commissioners in Office. –
The commissioners in office when a petition is referred to them shall continue to act as such in regard to the petition until all the business thereof is completed, unless the court otherwise orders.
Source.
RS 50:7. CS 53:8. GS 63:9. GL 69:9. PS 68:9. PL 75:9. RL 91:9. 1945, 188:1, part 5:33. RSA 234:33. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:5 - Notice.

232:5 Notice. –
The chairman of the county commissioners shall appoint a time and place of hearing on every petition referred to them, of which he shall give notice to the selectmen of each town interested therein, and to the landowners, in the same manner as required of selectmen in laying out highways in RSA 231.
Source.
RS 51:1, 2. CS 54:1, 2. GS 62:1. GL 68:1. PS 69:1. PL 76:1. RL 92:1. 1945, 188:1, part 5:34. RSA 234:34. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:6 - Substitute Commissioner.

232:6 Substitute Commissioner. –
If any one of the commissioners is unable to attend at the time and place appointed the commissioners present may, by writing under their hands, appoint a person who has served in such office to act in his stead.
Source.
RS 51:2. CS 54:2. GS 62:2. GL 68:2. PS 69:2. PL 76:2. RL 92:2. 1945, 188:1, part 5:35. RSA 234:35. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:7 - Powers.

232:7 Powers. –
The person so appointed shall be sworn to act faithfully and impartially in the proceedings upon the petition, and shall have the powers and perform the duties of a county commissioner in relation thereto.
Source.
GS 62:3. GL 68:3. PS 69:3. PL 76:3. RL 92:3. 1945, 188:1, part 5:36. RSA 234:36. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:8 - Certificate of Appointment.

232:8 Certificate of Appointment. –
The certificate of his appointment and oath shall be returned to the superior court with the report of the commissioners, and filed therewith.
Source.
GS 62:4. GL 68:4. PS 69:4. PL 76:4. RL 92:4. 1945, 188:1, part 5:37. RSA 234:37. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:9 - Hearing.

232:9 Hearing. –
The commissioners shall make examination of the routes and hear parties interested, and shall have like powers as selectmen in such case.
Source.
RS 51:3, 4. CS 54:3, 4. GS 62:5. GL 68:5. PS 69:5. PL 76:5. RL 92:5. 1945, 188:1, part 5:38. RSA 234:38. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:10 - Evidence.

232:10 Evidence. –
The commissioners may admit or reject any evidence offered; and there shall be no appeal from their findings on the matter of occasion for the laying out of the highway or alteration thereof in the absence of fraud or gross mistake.
Source.
1858, 2119:1. GS 63:8. GL 69:8. PS 69:6. PL 76:6. RL 92:6. 1945, 188:1, part 5:39. RSA 234:39. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:11 - Names of Property Owners; Notice.

232:11 Names of Property Owners;  Notice. –
In their report the commissioners shall certify the names of the several owners of land and other property taken for the highway, and to whom and in what manner notice was given of the hearing.
Source.
RS 51:5. CS 54:5. GS 62:6. GL 68:6. PS 69:7. PL 76:7. RL 92:7. 1945, 188:1, part 5:40. RSA 234:40. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:12 - Description; Estimates.

232:12 Description;  Estimates. –
The commissioners shall insert in their report a particular description of the new highway laid out, and its width, or of the alterations made in an existing highway, and their estimate of the expense of making the same in each town separately, and they may prescribe the grade, change in grade, or percent of grade on such highway or alterations or any part thereof.
Source.
RS 51:6. CS 54:6. GS 62:7. GL 68:7. PS 69:8. PL 76:8. RL 92:8. 1945, 188:1, part 5:41. RSA 234:41. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:13 - Damages.

232:13 Damages. –
The commissioners shall assess the damages sustained by the owners of land or other property, as required of selectmen, and insert the same in their report, stating the damages in each town separately.
Source.
RS 51:7. CS 54:7. GS 62:8. GL 68:8. PS 69:9. PL 76:9. RL 92:9. 1945, 188:1, part 5:42. RSA 234:42. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:14 - Filing of Report; Notice of Hearing.

232:14 Filing of Report;  Notice of Hearing. –
The commissioners shall file their report in court and thereupon the court shall set a date for hearing, and the commissioners shall cause notice thereof, together with a copy of the report by them certified, to be given to the clerk of each town at least 14 days before the date set for hearing.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 5:43. RSA 234:43. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:15 - Petition for Contribution.

232:15 Petition for Contribution. –
When a petition for laying out a highway is referred to the commissioners, any town in which the highway may be may present their petition to the commissioners, setting forth that the expense of the proposed highway would be excessively burdensome to them, and that another town named, situated in the vicinity, would be greatly benefited thereby, and praying that a part of the expense may be borne by such other town.
Source.
1850, 958:1. CS 55:1. GS 62:10. GL 68:10. PS 69:11. PL 76:11. RL 92:11. 1945, 188:1, part 5:44. RSA 234:44. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:16 - Notice; Hearing.

232:16 Notice;  Hearing. –
The commissioners shall give to such other town notice of the time and place of hearing upon the original petition, and of the substance of the petition relative to the expense, at least 14 days before the hearing, and shall hear such other town, if it appears, upon the question of laying out the highway, and of their contributing to the expense.
Source.
1850, 958:1. CS 55:1. GS 62:11. GL 68:11. PS 69:12. PL 76:12. RL 92:12. 1945, 188:1, part 5:45. RSA 234:45. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:17 - Report on Apportionment.

232:17 Report on Apportionment. –
If the commissioners decide to lay out the highway they may in their report apportion and assign such part of the damages assessed and of the expense of laying out and making the highway, including bridges thereon, and of the cost of their future repair and maintenance, as they think just, to be paid by such other town; and upon acceptance of such report and judgment thereon such other town shall at all times contribute the amount apportioned or be liable therefor.
Source.
1850, 958:1. CS 55:1. GS 62:12. GL 68:12. PS 69:13. PL 76:13. RL 92:13. 1945, 188:1, part 5:46. RSA 234:46. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:18 - Road in 2 or More Towns.

232:18 Road in 2 or More Towns. –
Upon motion of any town interested in a petition for a highway, referred to the commissioners, they may apportion the damages assessed and the expense of laying out and making the highway among the several towns in which it may be, in such sum or shares to each as they may think just.
Source.
1861, 2494. GS 62:14. 1876, 6:1. GL 68:14. PS 69:14. PL 76:15. RL 92:15. 1945, 188:1, part 5:47. RSA 234:47. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:19 - Road Across Boundary Stream.

232:19 Road Across Boundary Stream. –
When a highway is laid out across a stream or body of water constituting the boundary between 2 towns the commissioners shall determine the line across the highway to which each town shall construct it, and describe the same in some definite manner, so that it may be readily ascertained; and, upon the acceptance of their report laying out the highway, such line shall be the true boundary between the towns at that place, for all purposes relating to the highway.
Source.
1851, 1099. CS 54:10. GS 62:15. GL 68:15. PS 69:15. PL 76:16. RL 92:16. 1945, 188:1, part 5:48. RSA 234:48. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:20 - Hearing on Report.

232:20 Hearing on Report. –
When the report of the commissioners is returned into court any party whose interest is affected thereby may appear and be heard in relation to it; and it may be recommitted or accepted and judgment be rendered thereon, establishing the highway, alterations, contributions, apportionment or other matters reported upon. In case of appeal the decision of the selectmen may be affirmed, modified or reversed, according to such report.
Source.
RS 50:6. CS 53:7. GS 63:7. GL 68:13, 14; 69:7, 12. PS 68:8. PL 75:8. RL 91:8. 1945, 188:1, part 5:49. RSA 234:49. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:21 - Tender or Payment of Damages.

232:21 Tender or Payment of Damages. –
No land or other property taken for a highway or alteration laid out by the county commissioners shall be appropriated or used for making the same until judgment is entered on the report that the highway or alteration is legally laid out and established, and the damages awarded have been tendered or paid in the same manner as required of selectmen.
Source.
RS 52:1. CS 56:1. GS 64:4. GL 70:4. PS 71:4. PL 78:2. RL 94:2. 1945, 188:1, part 5:50. RSA 234:50. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:22 - Assessment by Jury.

232:22 Assessment by Jury. –
If any person to whom damages are awarded, or party against whom damages are assessed by the commissioners is dissatisfied with the same, such person or party may appear at court, when their report is returned, and object thereto in writing, and then the court shall assess the damages by jury, and award costs to the prevailing party.
Source.
1862, 2621:2. GS 63:13. GL 69:13. PS 68:10. 1897, 13:1. PL 75:10. R 91:10. 1945, 188:1, part 5:51. RSA 234:51. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:23 - Corrections.

232:23 Corrections. –
Any mistake in a name, sum, number, monument or the like, in the report of the commissioners, may be corrected by the court, or by the commissioners by leave of court, without recommitment of the report.
Source.
RS 51:5. CS 54:5. GS 63:15. GL 69:15. PS 68:12. PL 75:12. RL 91:12. 1945, 188:1, part 5:52. RSA 234:52. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:24 - Executions.

232:24 Executions. –
Executions may be issued for damages and costs awarded, in all cases on petitions relating to highways, as upon other judgments.
Source.
GS 63:14. GL 69:14. PS 68:11. PL 75:11. RL 91:11. 1945, 188:1, part 5:53. RSA 234:53. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:25 - Recording in All Counties.

232:25 Recording in All Counties. –
When the highway is laid out over land in 2 or more counties the commissioners shall cause to be recorded a certified copy of their final report and the decree of the court thereon with the clerk of the superior court for each county.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 5:54. RSA 234:54. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:26 - Costs of Proceedings.

232:26 Costs of Proceedings. –
In all proceedings before county commissioners relating to highways they may adjust and apportion the costs of the proceedings between the parties in such manner as they deem just.
Source.
GL 68:14. PS 69:16. PL 76:17. RL 92:17. 1945, 188:1, part 5:55. RSA 234:55. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:27 - Commissioners' Fees and Expenses.

232:27 Commissioners' Fees and Expenses. –
The fees to be paid to the commissioners for their services on petitions relating to highways shall be paid by the county upon approval by the court, and shall be $5 a day for the time necessarily occupied in attending hearings, and in making examinations and reports, and $.08 a mile for actual travel.
Source.
RS 51:10. CS 54:11. GS 62:16. GL 68:16. PS 69:17. PL 76:18. RL 92:18. 1945, 188:1, part 5:56. RSA 234:56. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:28 - Damages.

232:28 Damages. –
Damages for land or other property taken for a highway, except in cases otherwise provided for, shall be paid by the town in which that part of the highway is for which the land or other property is taken, subject to such apportionment thereof among the towns in which the highway is as may be made by the county commissioners in case of petitions referred to them.
Source.
RS 52:7. CS 56:7. GS 64:1. GL 70:1. PS 71:1. PL 78:1. RL 94:1. 1945, 188:1, part 5:57. RSA 234:57. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:29 - Suit.

232:29 Suit. –
In cases where execution may not be issued by the superior court for damages on account of a highway, the person entitled thereto may recover the same, with interest, by action of debt, if not paid in 30 days after demand.
Source.
RS 52:3. CS 56:3. GS 64:7. GL 70:7. PS 71:7. PL 78:5. RL 94:5. 1945, 188:1, part 5:58. RSA 234:58. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:30 - Discontinuance of Unused Layout.

232:30 Discontinuance of Unused Layout. –
No action for damages in laying out or altering a highway shall be brought after it has been discontinued unless brought within 6 months thereafter; and only the actual damage shall be recovered.
Source.
RS 52:4, 5. CS 56:4, 5. GS 64:9. GL 70:9. PS 71:9. PL 78:7. RL 94:7. 1945, 188:1, part 5:59. RSA 234:59. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:31 - Costs.

232:31 Costs. –
The costs of laying out or altering a highway in a town shall be paid by the town; and in 2 or more towns, by the towns in accordance with the apportionment thereof made by the selectmen or commissioners who laid out or altered the same; and over land not in any town, by the county.
Source.
RS 52:9, 10. CS 56:9, 10. GS 64:2. 1872, 49:2. GL 70:2. PS 71:2. PL 78:8. RL 94:8. 1945, 188:1, part 5:60. RSA 234:60. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:32 - Contribution by County.

232:32 Contribution by County. –
If the payment of the damages and the costs of laying out or altering and making the highway would be burdensome to any town the superior court, on petition, notice to the county commissioners, and hearing of all interested, may order a part, not exceeding
1/2 the amount thereof, to be paid by the county.
Source.
RS 52:8. CS 56:8. GS 64:3. GL 70:3. PS 71:3. PL 78:9. RL 94:9. 1945, 188:1, part 5:61. RSA 234:61. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:33 - to 232:39 Repealed by 1981, 478:1, eff. Aug. 28, 1981

232:33 to 232:39 Repealed by 1981, 478:1, eff. Aug. 28, 1981 –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:40 - By County.

232:40 By County. –
Highways not in any town or place liable for the repair of highways shall be made and repaired by the county; and every county shall be liable, as towns, to individuals and to the public, for neglect therein.
Source.
1860, 2376:1. GS 67:1. GL 73:1. PS 74:1. PL 81:1. RL 97:1. 1945, 188:1, part 17:1. RSA 246:1. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:41 - Payment by Landowners.

232:41 Payment by Landowners. –
The owners of lands lying in a body, surrounded in whole or in part by towns or places liable to repair highways therein, shall pay to the county, the expenses of making and repairing the highways within such lands, except such part thereof as the county is ordered to pay under the provisions of RSA 232:42.
Source.
GS 67:2. 1874, 94:1. GL 73:2. PS 74:2. PL 81:2. RL 97:2. 1945, 188:1, part 17:2. RSA 246:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:42 - Petition to Court.

232:42 Petition to Court. –
Upon petition of any persons interested, notice to the county commissioners and a hearing thereon, the superior court may order such part of the expense of making and repairing highways through such land as may seem just to be paid by the county; and may, upon like proceedings, modify the order, as may from time to time appear proper.
Source.
GS 67:3. GL 73:3. PS 74:3. PL 81:3. RL 97:3. 1945, 188:1, part 17:3. 1951, 221:6. RSA 246:3. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:43 - Notice of Liability.

232:43 Notice of Liability. –
The county commissioners shall give notice, by publication, to the landowners so liable, describing the land by its boundaries on towns and places liable to repair highways, of the amount so expended and chargeable to the owners, requiring them to pay the same to the county treasurer within 90 days.
Source.
GS 67:4. GL 73:4. PS 74:4. PL 81:4. RL 97:4. 1945, 188:1, part 17:4. RSA 246:4. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:44 - Extent.

232:44 Extent. –
If the sum is not so paid the commissioners shall issue their extent therefor, directed to the sheriff or his deputy, requiring him to levy upon, advertise and sell so much of the land as may be necessary to pay the sum, with interest and the costs of levy and sale.
Source.
GS 67:5. GL 73:5. PS 74:5. PL 81:5. RL 97:5. 1945, 188:1, part 17:5. RSA 246:5. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:45 - Levy.

232:45 Levy. –
The officer shall levy such extent, advertise the sale by publication and sell so much of the land by auction as may be necessary, in the manner lands are required to be sold for nonresident taxes.
Source.
GS 67:6. GL 73:6. PS 74:6. PL 81:6. RL 97:6. 1945, 188:1, part 17:6. RSA 246:6. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:46 - Sale; Redemption.

232:46 Sale;  Redemption. –
The lands, if lotted, shall be sold by lots; if not lotted, in parcels of 100 acres each; and the owner of any land so sold may redeem the same within one year after the sale by paying into the county treasury, for the use of the purchaser, the purchase money of the same and interest at the rate of 10 percent.
Source.
GS 67:7. GL 73:7. PS 74:7. PL 81:7. RL 97:7. 1945, 188:1, part 17:7. RSA 246:7. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:47 - Taxation by Owners.

232:47 Taxation by Owners. –
A meeting of the owners of the lands described in such notice may be called by a justice, upon petition of any person interested therein and the owners, at such meeting, may choose a moderator and clerk, assessors and a collector, and may raise by tax upon the owners the amount for which they are so liable, with incidental charges and any costs and interest which may have accrued thereon.
Source.
GS 67:8. GL 73:8. PS 74:8. PL 81:8. RL 97:8. 1945, 188:1, part 17:8. RSA 246:8. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 232 - Counties and County Commissioners › Section 232:48 - Collection of Tax.

232:48 Collection of Tax. –
The same proceedings shall be had in the collection of such tax as are prescribed for the collection of taxes in unorganized places.
Source.
GS 67:9. GL 73:9. PS 74:9. PL 81:9. RL 97:9. 1945, 188:1, part 17:9. RSA 246:9. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233 - Recreational Roads › Section 233:9 - Class III Public Roads to Private Recreational Areas.

233:9 Class III Public Roads to Private Recreational Areas. –
Any class III public road which leads primarily to a private recreational area shall be maintained by the owner or operator of such area to the satisfaction of the commissioner of transportation, unless otherwise specifically provided.
Source.
RSA 231:6-b. 1965, 228:4. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(4).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233 - Recreational Roads › Section 233:10 - Class V Public Roads to Private Recreational Areas.

233:10 Class V Public Roads to Private Recreational Areas. –
Any class V public road which leads to a private recreational area shall be maintained either by the operator of such area or by the town or towns in which said road is located unless otherwise specifically provided.
Source.
RSA 231:8-a. 1965, 228:4. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:1 - Definitions.

233-A:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Board" means public water access advisory board established under this chapter.
II. "Department" means the fish and game department.
III. "Public access" means legal passage to any of the public waters of the state by way of designated contiguous land owned or controlled by a state agency, assuring that all members of the public shall have access to and use of the public waters for recreational purposes, as defined in RSA 271:20-a, I.
IV. "Public boat access area" means an area adjacent to a public body of water which is owned or controlled by the state, accessible to the public, and has been designated by the fish and game department as a boat launching area under the statewide public boat access program.
V. "Public bodies of water" means public waters as defined in RSA 271:20 and any impoundment of a stream, lake, pond, or tidal or marine waters of 10 acres or more, or any other body of water owned by the state or by a state agency or department.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:3 - New Hampshire Statewide Public Boat Access Program.

233-A:3 New Hampshire Statewide Public Boat Access Program. –
A program for the development of public water access areas for boating on public bodies of water is established. The goal of the program is the acquisition, construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and operation of new and existing public boat access areas.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:4 - Fish and Game Department.

233-A:4 Fish and Game Department. –
The fish and game department shall carry out the statewide public boat access program. The department shall in cooperation with the board:
I. Establish priorities for the siting and development of public boat access areas, based on the demands and needs for different types of public boat access areas and public water bodies, giving consideration to any list provided by the board, any associated groups, or interested parties.
II. Set standards of design and maintenance for public boat access areas and ensure that these standards are met.
III. Coordinate activities of state agencies in the development of boat access to public bodies of water.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:5 - Public Boat Access Area Facilities.

233-A:5 Public Boat Access Area Facilities. –
The facilities to be provided at public boat access areas on water bodies may include, but are not restricted to, boat launching ramps, launching sites where small boats or canoes may be placed in the water, trails leading to the water's edge, rest room facilities, parking, and such other types of facilities and amenities necessary to carry out the statewide public boat access program.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:6 - Design of Public Boat Access Areas.

233-A:6 Design of Public Boat Access Areas. –
The fish and game department shall prepare plans and designs for public boat access areas and related facilities. The plans and designs shall provide for adequate buffer areas.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:7 - Acquisition and Retention.

233-A:7 Acquisition and Retention. –
The fish and game department, in order to establish and improve public boat access areas, shall acquire and retain lands, easements, and interests or rights in land needed for the statewide public boat access program by donation, gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation upon terms and conditions that are consistent with state and federal guidelines. All newly acquired or constructed service roads included in the statewide public boat access program shall be laid out as limited access facilities under the provisions of RSA 230:45-47.
Source.
1992, 265:2. 2000, 24:2, eff. May 28, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:8 - Construction of Public Boat Access Areas.

233-A:8 Construction of Public Boat Access Areas. –
The fish and game department shall supervise the construction, refurbishment, or expansion of public boat access areas. This construction may be done by the fish and game department, by other state agencies, political subdivisions or by private construction firms under contract to the fish and game department.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:9 - Maintenance and Operation of Public Boat Access Areas.

233-A:9 Maintenance and Operation of Public Boat Access Areas. –
The fish and game department shall provide for the continuing maintenance and operation of public boat access areas, roads, and related facilities, including trash removal and cleanup. Maintenance and operation activities may be done by the fish and game department, by other state agencies, or by private firms or individuals, under contract to the fish and game department, or by arrangement with local municipalities or organizations, as considered advisable by the department. Moneys necessary to defray the costs of such maintenance and operation shall be a charge against the statewide public boat access fund established pursuant to RSA 233-A:13.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:10 - Public Boat Access Reports and Hearings.

233-A:10 Public Boat Access Reports and Hearings. –
The fish and game department shall, before starting any project in the statewide public boat access program, comply with all state and federal requirements. Public boat access needs that do not meet the criteria for the use of federal funds may be constructed, refurbished or expanded by use of private or donated funds. Upon receipt of such funds, the department shall deposit them in the statewide public boat access fund established pursuant to RSA 233-A:13. The fish and game department shall provide an annual report to the advisory board, the speaker of the house, the senate president and the governor.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:11 - Public Water Supply.

233-A:11 Public Water Supply. –
No public boat access area or privately owned or maintained boat access area shall be constructed to any public waters which serve as a public water supply for a public or private water utility company, without the approval of the department of environmental services, prior consultation with the public water access advisory board, as provided in RSA 485:23-a, and notification to the public utilities commission for any water utility under its jurisdiction.
Source.
1992, 265:2. 1996, 224:1, eff. Aug. 9, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:12 - Liability Limited.

233-A:12 Liability Limited. –
The fish and game department or any other political subdivision of the state shall not be liable for damages for bodily injury, personal injury, or water property damage occurring on any public boat access area.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:13 - Statewide Public Boat Access Fund Established.

233-A:13 Statewide Public Boat Access Fund Established. –
There is hereby established a nonlapsing statewide public boat access fund. The $5 boat registration surcharge collected pursuant to RSA 270-E:5, II(d) and any other public access funds donated to the state shall be placed in this fund. Funds received under this section are continually appropriated to the fish and game department for the purposes of the statewide public boat access program established under this chapter, except for sufficient funds which are hereby appropriated to the department of natural and cultural resources for payment of principal and interest on bonds and notes for the Mount Sunapee state park beach boat ramp project.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993. 2019, 346:180, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:14 - Rulemaking.

233-A:14 Rulemaking. –
The executive director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to implementation of the statewide public boat access program.
Source.
1992, 265:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 233-A - Access to Public Waters › Section 233-A:15 - Donations by Operators of Non-Motorized Boats.

233-A:15 Donations by Operators of Non-Motorized Boats. –
The executive director shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to permit operators of non-motorized boats and others that use public boat access areas to make donations to support the development and maintenance of such areas. The program may include various methods of advertising the program, such as posted signs at access areas, and recognizing those who have contributed, such as with a sticker, card, or letter of thanks. All funds collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited into the statewide public boat access fund established in RSA 233-A:13.
Source.
2022, 79:1, eff. June 19, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:1 - Bridges.

234:1 Bridges. –
All bridges constructed or reconstructed with bridge aid funds and which are located on class II highways shall be maintained by the state. All other bridges on class II highways shall be maintained by the city or town in which they are located, and may be constructed or reconstructed with the use of bridge aid funds.
Source.
1921, 155:7. PL 85:13. 1935, 26:5. 1937, 122:2. RL 101:13. 1945, 188:1, part 2:5. RSA 231:5. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:1, eff. July 9, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:2 - Bridge Defined.

234:2 Bridge Defined. –
In this chapter, "bridge" means a structure, having a clear span of 10 feet or more measured along the center line of the roadway at the elevation of the bridge seats, spanning a watercourse or other opening or obstruction, on a public highway to carry the traffic across, including the substructure, superstructure and approaches to the bridge. For purposes of qualification of bridge aid under this subdivision, but not applicable to RSA 234:4 or RSA 234:13, the term bridge shall include a combination of culverts constructed to provide drainage for a public highway with:
I. An overall combined span of 10 feet or more; and
II. A distance between culverts of
1/2 the diameter or less of the smallest culvert.
Source.
1921, 155:1. PL 85:1. 1935, 26:2. RL 101:1. 1945, 188:1, part 14:1. RSA 242:1. 1981, 87:1. 2007, 12:1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:3 - Approaches, Limits of.

234:3 Approaches, Limits of. –
The commissioner of transportation shall determine the limits of the approaches to all bridges constructed with bridge aid funds.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:2. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:2. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:3, eff. July 9, 1985; 402:6, I(b)(5).
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:4 - Capacity of Bridge.

234:4 Capacity of Bridge. –
All bridges constructed with bridge aid funds shall have a carrying capacity of at least the legal load as stipulated in RSA 266. All bridges reconstructed with bridge aid funds shall have a carrying capacity of at least 15 tons.
Source.
1921, 155:12. PL 85:16. 1929, 131:2. RL 101:16. 1945, 188:1, part 14:3. RSA 242:3. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:3. 1994, 317:1, eff. Aug. 7, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:5 - Application; Compliance with Certain Standards.

234:5 Application;  Compliance with Certain Standards. –
I. The selectmen of a town, the mayor of a city, or the county commissioners for an unincorporated place may annually apply to the commissioner of transportation in the manner prescribed by the commissioner for bridge aid on a class II, IV, or V highway or a county-owned road. The county commissioners may annually apply to the commissioner of transportation in the manner prescribed by the commissioner for bridge aid for a county-owned bridge.
II. The commissioner of transportation shall require that the highway design be in compliance with standards set forth in department of transportation manuals relating to bridge and highway construction and may adopt such manuals by reference.
Source.
1921, 155:10. PL 85:14. RL 101:14. 1945, 188:1, part 14:4. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:4. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 78:4; 402:6, I(b)(5). 1993, 284:2. 1995, 4:1. 2008, 380:1, eff. July 1, 2008; 380:3, eff. Aug. 5, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:5-a - Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation and Bridge Aid Funds.

234:5-a Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation and Bridge Aid Funds. –
In order to accommodate the early replacement or rehabilitation and lowest cost for municipal bridges that have been closed to vehicular traffic due to safety concerns, cities and towns may request the closed bridge be placed on the schedule for bridge aid funds from the state at the time of closure. If any municipal bridge is replaced or rehabilitated by the city or town at its cost prior to bridge aid funds being available, the state funding may come at a later date according to the bridge aid schedule provided that:
I. The bridge was closed in accordance with department of transportation recommendations;
II. The bridge is on the schedule for bridge aid funds;
III. The bridge design is approved by the department of transportation;
IV. Bridge aid funds are available in the year the bridge is scheduled to be replaced or rehabilitated; and
V. The city or town agrees it has no legal or financial claim against the state if funds are not available in the year of the schedule for the bridge aid.
Source.
2014, 37:1, eff. July 26, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XX - Transportation › Chapter 234 - Bridges and Bridge Aid › Section 234:6 - Priority.

234:6 Priority. –
Applications shall be considered in the order received by the commissioner and shall be programmed for construction on the basis of projected funding availability, anticipated design schedule, and other such parameters as the commissioner may prescribe for scheduling bridge aid projects.
Source.
1945, 188:1, part 14:5. 1950, 5:1, part 9:1, par. 2. RSA 242:5. 1981, 87:1. 1985, 402:6, I(b)(5). 1994, 155:1, eff. July 22, 1994.