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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-C - Historic Preservation › Section 227-C:30 - Eligibility.

227-C:30 Eligibility. –
In order to qualify for grant assistance, agricultural buildings and structures shall be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or shall be formally determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or shall be listed or formally determined to be eligible for listing in the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places, in accordance with established procedures of the division of historical resources, prior to receiving any grant funds. Priority will be given to projects that:
(a) Preserve historic building features.
(b) Preserve important examples of historic agricultural building types.
(c) Promote productive long-term use of the property.
(d) Preserve important local landmarks.
(e) Are located on designated scenic and cultural byways.
(f) Would accept a preservation agreement or a preservation restriction, as defined in RSA 477:45.
Source.
1999, 285:1. 2004, 80:3, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-C - Historic Preservation › Section 227-C:31 - Recapture.

227-C:31 Recapture. –
If a recipient or subsequent owner takes any action within 10 years of the grant award with respect to the assisted building or structure, such as dismantlement, removal, or substantial alteration, which causes it to no longer be eligible for listing on the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, within one year from the date of loss of eligibility, the preservation grant shall be repaid in full to the barn preservation fund. The department of natural and cultural resources, division of historical resources; the historical resources council; or the National Park Service shall make determinations of non-eligibility.
Source.
1999, 285:1. 2004, 80:4, eff. July 1, 2004. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-C - Historic Preservation › Section 227-C:32 - Receipt of Grant Recorded in Registry of Deeds.

227-C:32 Receipt of Grant Recorded in Registry of Deeds. –
Receipt of a grant award under this program and conditions of such award shall be recorded in a preservation agreement, or in the registry of deeds for the county in which the historic barn or agricultural structure is located.
Source.
1999, 285:1. 2004, 80:5, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-C - Historic Preservation › Section 227-C:33 - New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places.

227-C:33 New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. –
I. In order to recognize, honor, and promote the state's historical, cultural, and archaeological heritage, the division of historical resources, department of natural and cultural resources, shall maintain and administer the New Hampshire state register of historic places. Buildings, districts, sites, landscapes, structures, or objects that are meaningful in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or traditions of the state may be listed in the state register.
II. Properties may be proposed for listing in the state register by submission of a nomination to the division of historical resources. With the consent of the property owner, the division shall forward correct and sufficient nominations of properties that meet the criteria in paragraph I to the state historical resources council for final approval and listing.
III. Listing a property in the state register does not prohibit any actions that may otherwise be taken by the property owner with respect to the listed property.
Source.
2012, 58:3, eff. July 13, 2012. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:1 - Declaration of Policy and Purpose.

227-D:1 Declaration of Policy and Purpose. –
The general court declares that Mount Monadnock located in the towns of Dublin, Jaffrey, and Marlborough, Gap Mountain in Troy, and Little Monadnock Mountain in Fitzwilliam constitute a unique geographical attraction which brings thousands of visitors to the state each year and requires supervision and planning by the state of New Hampshire. It has been established that there is a great need for the state to take jurisdiction over the lands of Mount Monadnock which are presently open to the public in order that these unique highlands can be preserved from the ravages of overuse.
Source.
1975, 432:1. 1990, 258:2, eff. June 27, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:2 - Agreements for Management and Supervision of Land.

227-D:2 Agreements for Management and Supervision of Land. –
The department of natural and cultural resources is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate agreements with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the towns involved, and others, by which such lands shall be managed and supervised by department personnel. Such agreements shall include, but are not limited to, provisions for the exercise of enforcement powers vested in department personnel on such lands; timber cutting; trail location and maintenance; search and rescue operations; public liability; restrictive uses such as camping; and all other aspects of operating said lands for public recreational uses consistent with the natural environment.
Source.
1975, 432:1. 1990, 258:3, eff. June 27, 1990. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:3 - Tax Exemption.

227-D:3 Tax Exemption. –
The land presently owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests on Gap mountain in Troy shall hereafter be exempt from local property taxes normally imposed by the town of Troy so long as the Society and the state of New Hampshire as lessee of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests shall use said lands for recreational, wildlife, open space and forestry purposes only. Any leases adopted under this section shall not preclude the department of natural and cultural resources from charging fees for the use of lands specified in this section.
Source.
1975, 432:1, eff. July 1, 1975. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:4 - Advisory Commission.

227-D:4 Advisory Commission. –
There is established a Monadnock advisory commission which shall recommend policies affecting the recreational use of Mount Monadnock and Gap Mountain. Such commission shall consist of 2 members from each town of Dublin, Jaffrey, Marlborough, Fitzwilliam, and Troy, the director of the division of parks and recreation, the director of the division of forests and lands, and the president/forester of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests or their designees. The town members shall be selected by the towns, for a term of 3 years, either by appointment by the selectmen or by the annual town meeting, as determined by the commission. Vacancies shall be filled by the selectmen for the unexpired term. The director of the division of parks and recreation shall make available to the commission such support as shall be necessary for the commission to discharge its responsibilities.
Source.
1975, 432:1. 1990, 258:4, eff. June 27, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:5 - Powers of the Commission.

227-D:5 Powers of the Commission. –
The Monadnock advisory commission shall:
I. Guide the department of natural and cultural resources planning efforts to ensure that the growing popularity of Mount Monadnock not be allowed to compromise the integrity of this national natural landmark and its visitors' experiences.
II. Assist the department in the formulation and adoption of a long-range plan to ensure that the recreational and educational benefits of Mount Monadnock, Little Monadnock, and Gap Mountain will be developed so as to assure their perpetual availability.
III. Recommend specific management policies and practices to control use of the resources of Mount Monadnock, Little Monadnock, and Gap Mountain under the jurisdiction of the department.
IV. Assist the department in acquiring lands and rights in land, to ensure a consistent management over these lands and their connecting trail corridors.
V. Meet at least annually, with a quorum of at least 8 members, to conduct any business relevant to the purposes of this chapter.
VI. Meet at least annually with the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development and report annually to the commissioner on its activities in support of this chapter; its recommendations for acquisitions, easements, and landowner agreements; and any threats to the integrity of these lands and to their enjoyment by the public.
VII. Issue an annual report to the member communities.
Source.
1975, 432:1. 1990, 258:4, eff. June 27, 1990. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:5-a - Acceptance of Gifts.

227-D:5-a Acceptance of Gifts. –
The commission may accept any gifts, donations, or grants from any source whatsoever, provided said gifts, donations, or grants so received shall be used exclusively to further the purposes of this chapter.
Source.
1999, 8:1, eff. June 4, 1999.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:5-b - District Legal Existence.

227-D:5-b District Legal Existence. –
In order to establish the tax exempt status of the Monadnock advisory commission established under this chapter, such advisory commission is deemed to be a governmental instrumentality having a distinct legal existence separate from the state and shall not be considered as a department of state government. The exercise by the advisory commission of any authority granted by this section shall be deemed to be the performance of public and essential governmental functions not otherwise fulfilled by state government.
Source.
1999, 8:1, eff. June 4, 1999.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-D - Monadnock Advisory Commission › Section 227-D:6 - National Natural Landmarks.

227-D:6 National Natural Landmarks. –
The general court recognizes the 1987 designation of Mount Monadnock and the Rhododendron Grove in Fitzwilliam as National Natural Landmarks by the U.S. National Park Service, and hereby directs the Monadnock advisory commission and the department of natural and cultural resources to ensure the integrity of that designation in its management policies and plans.
Source.
1975, 432:1. 1990, 258:4, eff. June 27, 1990. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:1 - Purpose.

227-E:1 Purpose. –
The purpose of this chapter is to cooperate with the state of Vermont in protecting and preserving the visual, ecological and agricultural integrity of the Connecticut River Valley while planning for and guiding the development of the recreational, tourist, commercial, and residential uses of the valley. The commission shall achieve these goals by identifying, protecting, and promoting the natural, recreational, cultural, and historical resources of the Connecticut River Valley. The commission shall seek the cooperation of the state of Vermont in achieving these goals.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:2 - Definitions.

227-E:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Commission" means the Connecticut River Valley resource commission.
II. "Conservation easement" means a less than fee interest in property acquired for the purpose of permanently protecting a natural, cultural or historical resource or its scenic or recreational values.
III. "Development rights" means the rights of a fee simple owner of property to improve such property, including the right to change the terrain, remove natural vegetation and construct buildings on it. Development rights may be severed from the fee simple to constitute a restriction on the property.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:3 - Commission Established; Administratively Attached.

227-E:3 Commission Established;  Administratively Attached. –
There is established the Connecticut River Valley resource commission. The commission shall be administratively attached to the department of environmental services pursuant to RSA 21-G:10.
Source.
1987, 311:1. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2011, 24:1, eff. July 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:4 - Membership of Commission.

227-E:4 Membership of Commission. –
I. The commission shall consist of 15 members, all of whom shall be New Hampshire residents, as follows:
(a) A member of the North Country Council, designated by the council.
(b) A member of the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Council, designated by the council.
(c) A member of the Southwest Regional Planning Commission, designated by the commission.
(d) A member of the Connecticut River Watershed Council, designated by the council.
(e) A New Hampshire member of the Connecticut River Flood Control Commission, designated by the commission.
(f) A representative of a hydro-electric concern located within the Connecticut River Valley.
(g) A representative of a recognized statewide conservation organization.
(h) A representative of the commercial tourism industry.
(i) A representative of the agricultural industry who shall be actively engaged in farming.
(j) A representative of the forest product industry or a timberland owner.
(k) Five additional members appointed by the governor and council from a list of nominees submitted by the commission members appointed under RSA 227-E:4, I(a) through (j) to the governor and council.
II. The governor and council shall appoint the members designated in subparagraphs I(f) through (k). These members shall all be residents of the Connecticut River Valley and shall serve 3-year terms, provided that the initial appointments shall be 2 for a term of one year, 4 for a term of 2 years, and 4 for a term of 3 years. The members appointed under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall serve at the pleasure of the organizations they represent.
III. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. Members shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:5 - Chairman; Meetings.

227-E:5 Chairman;  Meetings. –
I. The commission shall elect a chairman from among its members.
II. The commission shall meet at least once a month and at the call of the chairman.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:6 - Power and Duties.

227-E:6 Power and Duties. –
In performing its duties, the commission shall cooperate with the department of environmental services and shall conform its activities with any state comprehensive plan. The commission shall:
I. Assemble and assess a comprehensive inventory of all private and public resources which serve to preserve and protect the visual and ecological integrity of the Connecticut River Valley.
II. Coordinate, with the department of natural and cultural resources, the development of regional promotional programs and other incentive programs for established and future recreational facilities, resources, and services using existing public and private mechanisms.
III. Initiate and encourage interstate cooperation and participation with the state of Vermont for the promotion and protection of the Connecticut River Valley as a recreational and cultural resource.
IV. Cooperate with, and suggest guidelines for, local communities and regional planning commissions to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
V. Review and evaluate similar river and watershed protection efforts and regional promotion programs.
VI. Investigate, identify, accept and expend additional public and private funds to:
(a) Establish incentives for the expansion of recreational facilities.
(b) Encourage the development of recreational opportunities and provide additional public access to recreational areas in the Connecticut River Valley.
(c) Administer the duties of the commission.
(d) Protect the agricultural, historical and natural resources of the Connecticut River Valley.
VII. Advise federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations on priorities for acquisition and protection of key resource lands in the valley to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
VIII. Evaluate applications from local communities for funding for the purchase by such communities of development rights, conservation easements, and titles to or other interests in land having important recreational, historical, natural, and cultural qualities. The commission may award grants of up to 50 percent of the cost for such purchases from funds appropriated to the commission for the purchase of such interests in land. The commission shall evaluate the applications in accordance with criteria adopted under RSA 227-E:8, III.
Source.
1987, 311:1. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2011, 24:2, eff. July 1, 2011. 2017, 156:14, I, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:7 - Private Donations.

227-E:7 Private Donations. –
In addition to the authority granted in RSA 227-E:6, the commission may solicit and accept private donations for the purpose of this chapter. Any funds received pursuant to this section shall be nonlapsing.
Source.
1987, 311:1. 1990, 233:20, eff. June 26, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:8 - Rulemaking.

227-E:8 Rulemaking. –
The commission shall adopt rules, after public hearing and pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. Regional promotional programs and other incentive programs for recreational facilities, resources and services.
II. Criteria for the identification of priority recreational facilities and land.
III. Establishing procedures for grants administered by the commission. These rules shall include, as appropriate:
(a) Application or grant distribution procedures.
(b) Criteria and procedures for evaluating applications.
(c) Procedures for administration of funds by grantees.
(d) Monitoring and report procedures.
(e) Appeal procedures for parties dissatisfied with grant decisions.
IV. The administration of the commission.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:9 - Reports; Committee Recommendations.

227-E:9 Reports;  Committee Recommendations. –
I. The commission shall annually on or before September 1 submit a report of its activities and expenditures to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to be forwarded by each of them to the appropriate house or senate standing committee.
II. The house and senate committees receiving the report shall each, on or before December 1, review the report and submit recommendations, including recommendations for legislation, if appropriate, to the speaker or the president of the senate, respectively.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX - Public Recreation › Chapter 227-E - Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission › Section 227-E:10 - Staff.

227-E:10 Staff. –
There shall be the equivalent of one full-time staff person who shall be hired by the chairman of the commission with the approval of the commission. The staff person shall assist the commission in carrying out the purposes of this chapter and shall report directly to the commission.
Source.
1987, 311:1, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:1 - Declaration of Purpose.

227-G:1 Declaration of Purpose. –
It is hereby recognized and declared that the public welfare of this state requires the maintenance, protection, conservation, multiple use, and rehabilitation of forests for the social, economic, and environmental benefits that result from a diverse forest cover. Such benefits include forest products, a viable forest-based economy, recreation opportunities, scenic values, healthful surroundings, climate mitigation, clean water, and biologically diverse populations of plants and animals. It is further recognized that long-term sustainability of the state's forests will require: the prudent acquisition and management of state-owned forests; data collection, planning, and education; protection of critical resources; monitoring and protection of forest health; and control of woodland fires.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:4 - Rulemaking.

227-G:4 Rulemaking. –
The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:
I. The management of reservations, pursuant to RSA 227-H.
II. Registration of primary wood processing mills, and regulation of mill sites.
III. The cutting of timber near certain waters and public highways, pursuant to RSA 227-J:9.
IV. The preparation and issuance of a standard request form to exceed the cutting limits near certain waters and public highways and the criteria for evaluating such a request pursuant to RSA 227-J:9, V.
V. Imposition of administrative fines pursuant to RSA 227-J:14.
VI. The regulation and permitting of floating timber, pursuant to RSA 485-B.
VII. The definition of buying and selling of forest products in relation to deceptive forestry business practices pursuant to RSA 227-J:15.
VIII. The designation of control areas for forest insect and disease infestations and rights of appeal pursuant to RSA 227-K.
VIII-a. Quarantine measures that may be taken when forest pests are found in any geographic area pursuant to RSA 227-K.
VIII-b. The issuing of orders and permits pursuant to RSA 227-K:15.
IX. The preparation and issuance of burning permits, and the kindling of camp or cooking fires, pursuant to RSA 227-L:17.
X. Emergency rules during high forest fire danger periods.
X-a. The requirements for enhanced penalties pursuant to RSA 227-G:10.
XI. Any other rules specifically authorized under the provisions of this title.
Source.
1995, 299:1. 2007, 88:2. 2010, 171:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:5-a - Fines.

227-G:5-a Fines. –
I. The commissioner shall recommend a uniform fine schedule for any forestry law violation, which shall be submitted to the supreme court for its use under RSA 502-A:19-b, V.
II. Any person charged with a violation of any provision of title XIX-A, excluding any offense for which the penalty is a misdemeanor or felony, may plead guilty or nolo contendere by mail by entering a plea as provided in RSA 502-A:19-b. If the plea is accepted by the court, the defendant shall not be required to appear.
III. Unless otherwise provided by law, any person who violates any rule adopted under RSA 227-G:4 shall be guilty of a violation.
Source.
2003, 43:1. 2007, 88:3, eff. Aug. 10, 2007.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:6 - Expenditure of Federal Funds.

227-G:6 Expenditure of Federal Funds. –
In case the federal government shall make available to the division for its activities any funds in excess of the amounts estimated for such activities in the so-called appropriation acts, the division, with the approval of the governor and council, may expend such additional federal funds.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:7 - Powers; Arrest; Validity of Prosecutions.

227-G:7 Powers;  Arrest;  Validity of Prosecutions. –
I. The director and the director's authorized agents shall have the authority of peace officers as defined under RSA 594:1 to serve criminal processes and make arrests to enforce the provisions of this title and any other laws, including title LXII, insofar as they pertain to the protection and improvement of forestlands throughout the state, and for the protection of persons and property on lands or property owned by, leased to, or otherwise under the control of the department.
II. Wardens, deputy wardens, and other persons authorized by the director may arrest without a warrant any person taken by the authorized person in the act of violating any of the laws for the protection and improvement of woodlands and may bring such person forthwith before the court or justice having jurisdiction.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:8 - Validity of Prosecutions.

227-G:8 Validity of Prosecutions. –
Forest rangers and officials of the division appointed to enforce this title and other laws provided for in RSA 227-G:7 are authorized, upon successful completion of the preparatory training programs for full-time or part-time police officers established by the police standards and training council under RSA 106-L and their subsequent certification as full-time or part-time police officers, to prosecute these laws within the jurisdiction of municipal and district courts, unless the prosecutorial jurisdiction over a particular case or class of cases is preempted by the county attorney or the attorney general. Prosecutions for violations of any provisions of this title are declared to be valid and proper, notwithstanding the existence of any law of this state dealing with matters that may be the same as or similar to those covered by this title.
Source.
1995, 299:1. 2007, 88:4, eff. Aug. 10, 2007. 2017, 206:13, eff. Sept. 8, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:9 - Training of Forest Rangers.

227-G:9 Training of Forest Rangers. –
I. Any forest ranger of the division appointed to enforce the provisions of this title and other laws provided for in RSA 227-G:7, shall successfully complete the preparatory training for part-time police officers established by the police standards and training council pursuant to RSA 106-L no later than one year from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of the training program, such forest ranger shall be certified as a part-time police officer.
II. Any forest ranger of the division hired after January 1, 2005 appointed to enforce the provisions of this title and other laws provided for in RSA 227-G:7, shall successfully complete the preparatory training for full-time police officers established by the police standards and training council pursuant to RSA 106-L no later than one year from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of the training program, such forest ranger shall be certified as a full-time police officer.
III. Any forest ranger of the division hired before January 1, 2005 shall be certified as a full-time police officer upon successful completion of the preparatory training for full-time police officers established by the police standards and training council pursuant to RSA 106-L.
Source.
1995, 299:1. 2007, 88:5, eff. Aug. 10, 2007. 2017, 206:13, eff. Sept. 8, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-G - Policy, Definitions, and Administration › Section 227-G:10 - Enhanced Penalty.

227-G:10 Enhanced Penalty. –
A court may, upon separate petition of the attorney general, or in connection with a petition for equity relief filed by the attorney general, levy upon any person who meets the requirements for enhanced penalties as defined in departmental rule, a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, along with any other injunctive relief deemed necessary by the court. The proceeds of any civil penalty levied pursuant to this section shall be deposited by the commissioner into the forest management and protection fund established under RSA 227-G:5, I.
Source.
2010, 171:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:1 - Declaration of Purpose.

227-H:1 Declaration of Purpose. –
It is hereby recognized and declared that state-owned reservations contribute to the conservation of natural resources and distinctive quality of life in the state. The public welfare of this state is served by the prudent acquisition and management of reservations to provide forest benefits and for the purposes of demonstrating sound forestry principles, protecting habitat for plants, animals, and other organisms, conserving forested watersheds, preserving areas of rare and exemplary natural beauty and ecological value, and providing for perpetual public access and use.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:2 - Duties of the Director.

227-H:2 Duties of the Director. –
I. The director shall:
(a) Ensure that forest management on reservations:
(1) Gives due consideration to the conservation of all resources and benefits.
(2) Considers the context of these reservations in the surrounding landscape.
(3) Is guided by principles of sustained yield.
(b) Coordinate forest management on reservations with other interested state and federal agencies.
(c) Allow for public involvement in forest management planning for reservations.
(1) Raise seedling trees at a state forest nursery and, on terms approved by the commissioner, sell the trees to persons who desire to plant them. The director may, with like approval, distribute limited quantities for educational purposes free of charge to nonprofit organizations, counties, municipalities, and public institutions at events approved by the director.
(2) In the case of land owned by counties or municipalities, they shall pay the cost of planting the trees furnished by the state, shall protect and care for them as recommended by the director, and, when required, shall furnish the director with information as to the trees' condition and growth.
II. The director may:
(a) Enter into agreement with persons or institutions to grow seedling trees to be sold as described in paragraph I, if the commissioner deems it expedient so to do.
(b) Take means for the protection of reservations from forest fire, forest pests, and any other damaging agents, and, as far as compatible with the wishes of a donor of land to the state, plant and remove trees and otherwise improve the forest conditions.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. 2014, 75:1, eff. July 26, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:3 - Acquisition of Reservations.

227-H:3 Acquisition of Reservations. –
I. The department is authorized to purchase, receive or exchange, with consent of the governor and council, lands or interests in lands for use as reservations and to make provisions for their management.
II. If the department cannot agree with the owners as to the price of a reservation to be used for public recreational or park purposes, it may condemn the same under the power of eminent domain, and the value shall be determined upon petition to the superior court as in the case of lands taken for highways.
III. On the payment of the value as finally determined, the title to the land so taken shall vest in the state and be forever held for the purposes of a reservation, and the tract shall at all times be open to the use of the public.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:4 - Disposal of Land.

227-H:4 Disposal of Land. –
Disposal of reservations shall follow the provisions of RSA 4:40 and all other laws that relate to the disposal of state-owned real estate.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:5 - Land to be Retained.

227-H:5 Land to be Retained. –
Due to the continuing demand for development of the land for residential and other purposes, the following state-owned land shall be retained by the state for future generations, other provisions of law notwithstanding:
I. Bears Den natural area, located in the town of Gilsum, consisting of approximately 95 acres, more or less.
II. Binney Pond natural area, located in the town of New Ipswich, consisting of approximately 77 acres, more or less.
III. Bradford Pines natural area, located in the town of Bradford, consisting of approximately 5 acres, more or less.
IV. Chesterfield Gorge natural area, located in the town of Chesterfield, consisting of approximately 13 acres, more or less.
V. Jeremy Hill natural area, located in the town of Pelham, consisting of 63 acres, more or less.
VI. Rhododendron natural area, consisting of approximately 73 acres, more or less, within the Rhododendron state forest park, located in the town of Fitzwilliam.
VII. White Lake Pitch Pine area, consisting of approximately 68.5 acres, more or less, within the White Lake state forest park, located in the town of Tamworth.
VIII. Hamel state forest, consisting of approximately 41 acres in the city of Laconia.
IX. Houston-Morgan state forest, consisting of approximately 165 acres in the city of Laconia.
X. Opechee Bay tract, consisting of approximately 650 acres in the city of Laconia.
XI. Paugus Bay tract consisting of approximately 242 acres in the city of Laconia.
XII. Prescott state forest, consisting of approximately 116 acres in the city of Laconia.
XIII. Swain state forest, consisting of approximately 106 acres in the city of Laconia.
XIV. Kona wildlife management area, consisting of approximately 320 acres in the town of Moultonborough.
XV. Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract natural areas, consisting of approximately 25,000 acres in the towns of Pittsburg and Clarksville.
XVI. Connecticut Lakes headwaters tract addition to the Deer Mountain campground, consisting of approximately 100 acres in the town of Pittsburg, to be owned and managed for conservation and outdoor recreation purposes only.
XVII. Grassy Pond natural area, located in the town of Litchfield, consisting of approximately 99.6 acres, more or less.
Source.
1995, 299:1. 2002, 148:5, eff. May 14, 2002. 2012, 34:1, eff. May 2, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:6 - Gifts of Land.

227-H:6 Gifts of Land. –
Whenever any person shall deed to the state any tract of land adapted for forest growth, so that no cost of purchase shall accrue against the state, the department is authorized to accept and hold such tracts in the name of the state, and to reforest, protect, and manage them in the same manner as other state lands under the jurisdiction of the department.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:7 - Donation of Funds.

227-H:7 Donation of Funds. –
The state treasurer is hereby authorized to receive at any time such sums of money as may be donated for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, and improving state reservations and buildings on them, or any other forestry project. Money so received shall be converted into a continuous fund or funds from which payments shall be made in accordance with the stipulations of the donor upon warrant of the governor for such purposes as are approved by the department.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:8 - Use of Land for Recreational Purposes.

227-H:8 Use of Land for Recreational Purposes. –
Any land acquired by the department or under its jurisdiction, pursuant to this chapter, may, in the discretion of the department, be used for public recreational and park purposes, provided that such use is not contrary to the conditions incident to any bequest or gift.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:9 - Privileges and Concessions.

227-H:9 Privileges and Concessions. –
The commissioner may make contracts for the leasing of privileges and concessions on state reservations, for periods not exceeding 5 years, except such 5-year limitation shall not apply to contracts between the state and the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire, Incorporated, relative to facilities at Bear Brook state park. All such contracts extending for a period of more than 3 years or for an annual consideration of more than $2,500 shall be approved by the governor and council prior to being effective.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:10 - Recording.

227-H:10 Recording. –
All contracts made under the provisions of RSA 227-H:9, extending for a period of more than 3 years or for an annual consideration of more than $2,500, shall be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county, or counties, where the lands to which such contracts relate are situated.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:11 - Islands.

227-H:11 Islands. –
I. The following islands in the following lakes or ponds are hereby placed within the jurisdiction of the department, as public reservations:
(a) Loon Island in Keysar Lake in the town of Sutton.
(b) Small Island in Sand Pond in the town of Marlow.
(c) Ingalls Island in Rocky Pond in the town of Canterbury.
(d) North Island in Rocky Pond in the town of Gilmanton.
(e) 3 islands in Ledge Pond in the town of Sunapee.
(f) An island in Wheelwright Lake in the town of Lee.
(g) An island located in Kingswood Lake (formerly Cook's Pond) in the town of Brookfield.
(h) 7 islands in Pleasant Pond in the town of Danbury.
(i) The island in Baptist Pond in the town of Springfield.
(j) The island in Billings Pond in the town of Sutton.
(k) The island in Eastman Pond in the town of Grantham.
II. Nothing contained in this section shall confer authority on the department to dispose of the islands by sale, and nothing contained in this section shall be construed to affect the title to any such islands.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:12 - State Taxes; Application.

227-H:12 State Taxes;  Application. –
The commissioner of revenue administration shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the form upon which towns shall apply to the commissioner of revenue administration for an abatement of the town's portion of its state tax. Any town in which national forestlands and land held by the state for operation and development as state forestland are situated, whether acquired by gift, purchase, or in any other manner, may apply, by its selectmen, to the commissioner of revenue administration, on forms provided by the commissioner of revenue administration, annually, before September 1, for an abatement of its portion of the state tax, to an amount not exceeding
1/2 the taxes for all purposes which such town might have received from taxes on such lands in such year had such lands been taxable. No abatement shall be made for lands held by the state for recreational purposes. In the event that the amount appropriated in any biennium shall be insufficient for the purposes under this section, then the towns entitled to benefits under this section shall be reimbursed proportionately, unless otherwise subsequently ordered by the legislature.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:13 - Procedure.

227-H:13 Procedure. –
The commissioner of revenue administration shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the application form for abatement under RSA 227-H:12 and the granting of hearings. Application for such abatement shall be made on forms provided by the commissioner of revenue administration. On the facts stated in such application, the commissioner of revenue administration may make such abatement on a case by case basis as equity may require, subject to the limitations provided in this chapter. After the commissioner of revenue administration has made the decision known, any town dissatisfied with the decision may, within 30 days, request a hearing. The commissioner of revenue administration shall grant a hearing, after giving due notice to the selectmen.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:14 - Evidence.

227-H:14 Evidence. –
In making any abatement the commissioner of revenue administration shall consider among other facts, the amount of compensation, if any, which the town has received in any year from the federal or state governments on account of such federal or state land.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:15 - Abatement.

227-H:15 Abatement. –
If an abatement is granted, the commissioner of revenue administration shall certify the fact and the amount to the state treasurer, who shall account to the town for such abatement out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. In case the amount so certified by the commissioner of revenue administration shall be greater than the state tax assessed against the town, the excess shall be paid to the town by the state treasurer out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the approval of the governor and council.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:16 - Expense.

227-H:16 Expense. –
Any expense incurred upon an application for abatement under this chapter or any expense of investigation or hearing shall be paid by the town making application; however, in the event of the granting of an abatement the amount of such expense shall be included with the amount of taxes abated.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:17 - Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

227-H:17 Payment in Lieu of Taxes. –
The commissioner of revenue administration shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to forms for application to the commissioner of revenue administration for payment for lost taxes. Any town in which national forest lands and land held by the state for operation and development as state forestland, as defined by the department for the purposes of this section, are situated, whether acquired by gift, devise, purchase, or in any other manner, may apply, by its selectmen, to the commissioner of revenue administration on forms provided by the commissioner, annually before September 1, for the payment of an amount not exceeding the taxes for all purposes which such town might have received from taxes on such lands in such year had such lands been taxable. In the event that the amount appropriated in any biennium shall be insufficient for the purposes under this section, then the towns entitled to benefits under this section shall be reimbursed proportionately, unless otherwise subsequently ordered by the legislature.
Source.
1995, 299:1. 1999, 17:50, eff. April 29, 1999.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:18 - Application for Payment.

227-H:18 Application for Payment. –
The commissioner of revenue administration shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the amount of payment to be made and hearings for town selectmen. The commissioner of revenue administration shall consider such application and the facts set forth in it and shall determine the amount of payment to be made on a case by case basis as equity may require. After the commissioner of revenue administration has made known the decision, the selectmen of any town may request a hearing within 30 days from the date of notice of such decision, and the commissioner of revenue administration shall hold a hearing after giving due notice to the selectmen. The decision of the commissioner of revenue administration made after such hearing shall be final.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:19 - Payment.

227-H:19 Payment. –
If reimbursement is allowed, the commissioner of revenue administration shall certify the fact and the amount to the governor who shall draw a warrant on the state treasury out of any money not otherwise appropriated authorizing payment of the sum so specified to such town on the dates when the sums become available, but not later than 30 days after the amount is known.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XIX-A - Forestry › Chapter 227-H - Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes › Section 227-H:20 - Distribution.

227-H:20 Distribution. –
All sums received by this state from the United States, on account of the national forest in this state established under the provision of the Weeks law, so called, being an act of Congress approved March 1, 1911, and amendments thereto, shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision.
Source.
1995, 299:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.