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DRED Division of Parks and Recreation STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, 2009 Appendix 17 - Statutes Governing State Parks

Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1907 30 Beach birds protected 1907 32 Vendors on Hampton Beach 1907 104 Miller Park Road made a state highway 1909 188 575 Joint resolution for an appropriation for the purpose of placing and maintaining suitable lights, and for the preservation and care of the approaches to , in , and for the necessary repairs to the bridge connecting said rock with the shore 1909 125 501 Act to improve the State system of Forest Protection (Section 20: Establishment of public parks) 1911 130 133-134 Act to provide for the acquisition by the State of the Crawford Notch, so called, in Hart's Location and Contiguous Territory, as a Forest Reservation and State Park. 1911 208 278 Joint resolution in favor of cleaning the Hannah Duston Monument and painting the fence surrounding the same.

1911 166 217 Act in amendment of Chapter 128, Laws of 1909, entitled "An act to improve the State System of Forest Protection." (Section 20: Establishment of public parks) 1913 264 825-826 Joint resolution relating to Crawford Notch in Hart's Location, and to appropriate money in payment of the damages assessed, by commissioners appointed by the Supreme Court (appropriation for taking land by eminent domain) 1913 203 759 Act relating to the sale of lands, wood and timber in the Crawford Notch so-called 1921 26 35 Act to regulate fishing in in the Town of Franconia 1923 None 1925 243 257 Joint resolution in favor of a breakwater at Hampton Beach 1925 101 122-123 Provide for the acquisition by the state of the , so called, lying in the towns of Franconia and Lincoln, as a Forest Reservation and State Park 1925 260 266 Joint resolution authorizing the Governor & Council to dedicate the Franconia Notch Forest Reservation and State Park as a memorial to the men and women of who have served the nation in times of war 1925 224 247 Joint resolution in favor of the grounds of the Hanna Duston Monument in the Town of Boscawen 1925 135 157 Act authorizing the Governor & Council to accept a transfer to the State of the title to the Franklin Pierce Homestead 1927 74 91 An act in amendment of Chapter 101 of the laws of 1925 entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition by the State of the Franconia Notch, so called lying in the Towns of Franconia and Lincoln, as a Forest Reservation and State Park." 1927 129 149 Relating to marsh lands in Hampton, Hampton Falls and Seabrook 1927 182 193 Joint resolution in for the repair and maintenance of the Birthplace in the City of Franklin 1929 None 1930 Convention to revise the constitution June, 1930 1931 14 24 In relation to gifts and management of State Forests and Reservations (land, donation of funds) 1931 141 160-161 Relative to Ocean Boulevard 1933 271 328 Joint resolution relative to Endicott Rock at the Weirs 1933 183 278 Providing for the purchase of certain land in the Town of Tamworth. (White Lake) 1933 172 241 Relating to the care of the Hannah Duston Monument 1933 159 217 Providing for the acquisition of the Hampton Harbor Toll Bridge and for emergency construction for coastal and highway protection. (Ocean Blvd improvements)

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1933 143 199-200 Relating to the State Forests & Reservations. (park/recreational purposes, use of state forests & reservations) 1935 108 186-187 An act to provide for the construction and operation of an aerial tramway on Cannon Mountain in the Franconia Notch. 1935 132 295 An act to amend "An act to provide for the construction and operation of an aerial tramway on Cannon Mountain in the Franconia Notch." 1935 228 403 Joint resolution in favor of a breakwater in the Town of North Hampton. 1935 134 300 Relative to the improvement of Rye Harbor (purchase/eminent domain real estate within the area of Ragged Neck) 1935 92 138-140 Act providing for the acceptance of a gift of land from the NH- Lumber Company to the State of New Hampshire for the purpose of a state forest reservation and park and the construction of a road to the Canadian border. 1935 50 77 Making appropriation for Hampton River jetties 1939 222 321 Appropriations (Daniel Webster Birthplace, Franklin Pierce Homestead) 1939 128 120 Relative to the maintenance of roads within certain State Reservations 1939 129 121 Relative to the Kearsarge Mountain Recreational area and powers and duties of the state forester 1939 232 378 Joint resolution in favor of Observatory 1939 233 379 Joint resolution in favor of Mount Washington Observatory 1939 118 110 Opening Pillsbury Reservation in Washington to all fishing except ice fishing 1939 59 50-51 Close the tributaries to Pisgah Reservoir in the Town of Winchester to all fishing. 1939 12 Relative to permanent improvement and additional facilities at the tramway ( Cannon Mountain) 1941 190 289-292 Relating to the construction of an aerial tramway on Mt Sunapee in the Town of Newbury 1941 86 92-94 Providing for the construction of a sea wall situated in the Town of Hampton between Haverhill St and a point opposite the Ashworth Hotel 1941 226 443 Resolution in favor or Mount Washington Observatory (compensation) 1941 195 305-306 Providing for the acceptance of a gift of land from the St Regis Paper Company and The Power Company for the purpose of a State Forest Reservation 1941 23 16 Relative to the State Forest Reservation & Park established in the Town of Pittsburg 1941 221 409 Relative to Mines & Minerals (Prospecting & Mining in State Forests & Reservations 1941 248 454 Resolution relating to the regulation of ski traffic 1941 73 82-84 Providing for the acceptance of a gift of land and building on Mount Prospect in the Town of Lancaster as a Memorial to John Wingate Weeks. 1943 158 225-226 Relating to a state fish & game refuge on the Bear Brook area. 1943 44 52-53 A gift to the state of the Bear Brook area. 1943 154 222-223 Duties of the state Planning & Development Commission (re: ski traffic) 1943 155 223 Relative to Mt Sunapee Tramway 1943 156 223-224 Providing for the purchase of certain land in the Town of Conway (). 1943 147 209 Relative to the Forestry & Recreation Commission 1943 23 33 Providing for an extension of the appropriation made for the construction of a sea wall in Hampton and the reconstruction of the Hampton Harbor Toll Bridge. 1945 223 454 Joint resolution providing for maintenance and repair of the Hampton Beach Bath House 1945 153 199-202 The construction and operation of recreational facilities on Mt. Sunapee in the Town of Newbury.

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1945 120 119-120 Authority of towns and counties to operate recreational activities. 1945 184 259-263 Establishing the office of Director of Recreation 1945 188 270 Class III Recreational Roads 1947 152 180 Relating to a state fish & game refuge on Bear Brook area. 1947 215 310 Act to free from tolls the so-called Kearsarge Mountain Toll Rd and classify said road as a recreational road and to further define the authority of the commissioner of highways to regulate traffic and to reclassify certain roads in the State of NH. (Kearsarge Mtn Rd & Bear Brook State Reservation) 1947 274 427-430 The development and extension of recreation facilities on public lands, and the further acquisition of recreational areas. 1949 305 400 The operation of 1949 306 400-401 Extending an appropriation for the Mt Sunapee Recreational Project 1949 230 271 Relative to maintenance of recreational roads. (Class III Recreational Roads) 1951 5 56 Reorganization of State Government- abolition of the NH Aerial Tramway Commission and transfer of its functions 1951 240 594-598 Activities of the Forestry & Recreation Commission in connection with transfer of functions thereto by the reorganization act. 1951 219 553 Authorizing the transfer of Endicott Rock State Park to the City of Laconia 1951 5 57 Reorganization of State Government- Transfer of custody of certain property (Hannah Duston Memorial, Franklin Pierce homestead, Daniel Webster birthplace) 1951 98 278 Purchase of insurance for the Forestry & Recreation Commission building at Franconia Notch, NH. 1951 13 158 Leasing of privileges and concessions on State Forests & Reservations 1951 177 375 Naming of certain bridges in Lancaster and Bradford, and relative to a certain recreation road in the Town of Hart's Location 1953 254 464 Provide more adequate accommodations on public recreational areas. 1953 218 286 The construction of sea walls on State owned land in the Town of Hampton 1953 266 502 Endicott Rock Park fund. Expended by the recreation division of the forestry & recreation commission for the improvement of Wiers Beach prior to July 1, 1955. 1953 265 498 Position established for Assistant Director of Recreation 1953 266 502 Use of Federal funds 1953 216 284 Authorize the purchase of inventories for resale 1953 306 524 A study of sports activities in the Mount Washington, Pinkham and Crawford Notch areas. 1953 291 517 A survey & study of utilizing abandoned roads for feasibility of greater utilization for recreational and developmental purposes. 1953 164 162 Class III recreational roads 1955 221 332 Relative to state owned parking areas at Hampton Beach 1955 266 397-398 Establish a comfort station at North Beach in Hampton 1955 250 376 Relative to the NH shore and beach preservation and 1955 326 529-531 Providing for a study and establishment of recreational areas in the Lake Winnipesaukee Region 1955 337 571 For a survey of the top of Mount Washington 1955 205 289-290 Relative to regulations as to boating on certain ponds in & Bear Brook State Park

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1955 339 671 Appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the State for the year ending June 30, 1957; Free and reduced admission for residents living w/in 10 miles of . 1955 382 731-734 Resolution in favor of Lloyd E. Fogg and others, relating to insurance premiums for the Recreation Division, relative to employees of Merrimack County and a study committee for Winnipesaukee scenic highway 1957 357 544 The development of wayside picnic areas 1957 358 544-545 In favor of the Franconia Ski Club 1957 346 538 Relative to Hampton Beach parking areas 1957 364 547 Relative to Mt Washington 1957 352 541 For the protection of the Old Man of the Mountain 1957 253 310-311 Relative to opening season at Bear Brook 1957 361 546 A survey of facilities at Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park in North Conway and surrounding areas 1957 286 355 Relative to jurisdiction of the Forestry & Recreation Commission over certain islands in great ponds 1957 193 236-237 Extending Road in Warner (Class III Recreational Roads) 1957 259 319-320 Relative to acquisition of recreational area in Monadnock area 1957 254 311-317 To promote the safety of the public in the use and operation of cable and rope devices for uphill transportation of passengers 1957 318 405-406 Relative to survey by the Planning & Development Commission of certain State Lands in the town of Nottingham and to conveyance of said lands. (Pawtuckaway) 1957 339 535 Providing for supplemental appropriation for Recreation Division of Forestry & Recreation 1957 99 98 Relative to Class III recreational roads 1957 162 184 Relative to establishing a road through Wadleigh Park in Sutton as a recreational road 1959 257 285 Additional facilities at 1959 302 302 Providing for a deficiency appropriation for the Recreation Division and to reimburse the Town of Hampton 1959 261 289 Relating to the improvement of Rye Harbor 1959 193 210 Restrict power boating on Otter Lake in Greenfield 1959 53 56 Use of outboard motors and power boats by state employees and the registration of State owned power boats and outboard motors. 1959 90 101 Authorize a parkway type public highway through Franconia Notch 1959 101 110 Relative to fines for overtime parking at State owned parking areas at Hampton Beach 1959 268 328,398 Hampton Beach appropriations 1959 303 494-495 Relative to acquisition of land at Hampton Harbor 1959 319 504 Joint resolution relative to the Old Man of the Mountain 1959 341 515 Joint resolution authorizing a study to determine a feasible location of a multiple-use State Park on and Willand Pond 1959 6 8 Relative to additional personnel for the Fish & Game Dept, State Police, Motor Vehicle Dept, and Recreation Division in order to put into effect the reduced work week for certain state employees; for use of state funds for incidental expenses connected therewith; making appropriation for the tax study commission and for expenses for the special session of the general court

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1961 264 547 Appropriations for Capital improvements (Sunapee SP, Cannon Mtn) 1961 223 295-301 Establishing a Dept of Resources & Economic Development, merging therein Planning & Development, Forestry, Recreation, and transferring thereto for limited purposes the Water Resources Board and the NH State Port Authority 1961 263 540 Provide for expansion of the State Park System 1961 264 547 Appropriations for Capital improvements (Sunapee SP, Cannon Mtn) 1961 224 334 Appropriations for Hampton Beach parking facility 1961 282 589-590 Resolution relative to improving ski area facilities in New Hampshire 1963 204 385-386 Provide or retain public access to recreational bodies of water 1963 244 446-447 Relative to rates at state-owned ski facilities 1963 161 143-144 Relative to the conveyance of part of Rye Harbor Reservation to the Town of Rye 1963 156 140 Relative to contract for leasing of concessions of State Reservations 1963 33 27 Relative to securing federal assistance in the protection of the shore line at Wallis Sands 1963 333 712-715 Relative to the improvement of Hampton Harbor entrance and the restoration of sand lost by erosion on State-owned land at Hampton Beach 1963 198 237 Hampton Beach parking facility appropriation 1963 199 332 Hampton Beach parking facility appropriation 1963 126 112 Sale of state land at Intervale Ski Area 1963 287 590 Continuing the appropriation for expansion of the State Park System 1963 292 604 Clarify the status of Passenger tramway devices 1965 361 691 An act to extend the time for expending funds for expansion of the State Park System and making appropriation for an aeronautical analyst and relative to the capital budget. 1965 280 441 An act to establish lifeguard services and state controlled automobile parking lot operation at .

1965 205 203 An act increasing penalties for violations of rules and regulations at State Forests and Reservations 1965 241 395 An act to provide for regulation of passenger tramways and skiing areas 1965 151 138 An act relative to Class III recreational roads 1965 281 446 Appropriations for capital improvements and long term repairs for the State of New Hampshire (Echo Lake, Southwestern/Pisgah, Winnipesaukee?, Mt Washington carriage road, CT Lakes study, Rye Harbor, Strawbery Banke, Sunapee ski lift, other ) 1967 360 549 Relative to the registration of boats and outboard motors owned by the State 1967 394 819 Appropriations for capital improvements (Pawtuckaway, Echo Lake, extension for Southwestern/Pisgah, Winnipesaukee, Cannon, CT Lakes, Rye Harbor, Sunapee ski lift, Ossipee lake, other) 1967 454 954-955 Joint resolution to provide for th 1967 North American Alpine Championships at Cannon Mountain 1967 488 974 Joint resolution appropriating funds for emergency repairs at the Flume 1967 379 624,734 Appropriations for Hampton Beach Parking facilities 1967 116 100 Gifts of personal property to the State, to be used relative to Historic Sites or technical institutes or vocational-technical institutes 1967 352 495 Resident discounts at State skiing facilities and State Parks

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1967 359 548 To permit the Department of Resources and Economic Development to participate in package plan programs with others engaged in promoting the recreational interests of the State of New Hampshire 1969 505 933-934 An act making appropriations for capital improvements 1969 503 927-928 An act relative to fire insurance rates in zones protected under mutual assistance agreements and insurance at Cannon Mountain and 1969 527 948 Joint resolution providing for a special legislative committee to study methods of leasing store operations in state parks 1969 83 56 An act classifying a certain portion of old route 77 in Hopkinton-Everett flood area as a class III recreational highway 1969 444 759 An act relative to lighting the dock area at Hilton State Park 1969 35 24 An act providing that certain holidays be observed on Mondays each year 1969 38 26 An act relative to removal of bob houses from public and private property 1969 541 956 Joint resolution providing for a study of the economic potentials and development problems of Mt. Sunapee State Park 1969 227 178 An act relative to organized time trials for motor vehicles on roads in at Kearsarge Mountain 1969 269-B:11 878 Snow traveling vehicles registration and operation 1969 227-B 716 Mount Washington Commission 1969 367 490-492 Appropriation for State Parks 1969 368 577-578 Appropriation for State Parks 1969 86 An act authorizing the lapse of certain accounts to the general fund and reducing the appropriation to certain departments

1969 52 34 An act relative to the 1969 appropriation for the division of parks 1969 503 927 An act relative to fire insurance rates in zones protected under mutual assistance agreements and insurance at Cannon Mountain and Mount Sunapee 1969 629-630 An act relative to the statute of limitations on personal actions 1969 414 668-669 An act relative to regulation of passenger tramways and skiing areas 1969 331 373 An act directing the Governor and Council to convey the Governor Goodwin Mansion to Strawbery Banke, Inc. 1969 261 229 An act relative to defining the approach channel to Rye Harbor 1969 77 51 An act relative to landowner's duty of care to users of snow traveling vehicles 1969 81 55 An act relative to the posting of land against use by snow vehicles 1969 434 739 An act relative to the acquisition of certain land in the town of Winchester for the southwestern state park 1970 43 107 Increasing appropriation for southwestern state park, appropriation for Flume disposal system, purchase land at Frost homestead, Mt Washington Commission, time extension for expenditures, lapse balance in Pawtuckaway reimbursement fund. (Also Cannon, CT Lakes, Rye Harbor, Sunapee, Ossipee) 1971 15 13-14 An act relative to the 1971 appropriation for the division of parks and revising the appropriation for the state library for title IV-A funds 1971 55 44-45 An act to increase the permissible maximum dollar limit of certain force account contracts 1971 107 88 An act repealing the statute permitting time trials of motor vehicles in Rollins state park 1971 124 99 An act establishing a study committee to report on the feasibility of making available state owned recreational areas to disadvantaged NH residents 1971 137 108 An act to increase the discount for resident purchasing season ski tickets

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1971 152 121 An act relative to recreational roads 1971 157 140 An act relative to prohibition of certain vehicles within highway rights-of-way 1971 237 238 An act relative to organized time trials for motor vehicles on certain public highways 1971 304 357 An act prohibiting the use of motor boats on Jericho Pond 1971 321 368 Joint resolution reimbursing the members of the committee studying the economic potentials and development potentials of for mileage expense incurred. 1971 395 476 An act relative to the duties of the Mt. Washington Commission 1971 408 487 An Act Relative to the Fee for a liquor license issued after April 1st and permitting the sale of liquor at state owned ski areas 1971 470 557 Joint resolution directing a study of the feasibility of establishing a state park named for Alan B. Shepard and directing an investigation and inventory of the states scenic rivers 1971 492 592 An act providing junior and child ski rates for students who are residents of the state 1971 500 603 An act relative to the taking of land for State Park facilities in the town of Rye 1971 557 905 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73 (Mt. Sunapee) 1971 557 952 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73 (Sunapee band concerts) 1971 557 906 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73 (Mt. Washington) 1971 557 905-907 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73 1971 559 956 An act making appropriations for capital improvements (Franconia, Berlin wayside, Moose Brook, Hampton seawall, Pisgah roads, Sunapee-Pillsbury greenway) 1972 62:7 128 An act making appropriation for capital improvements and amending the 1969 capital budget 1972 60 93-94 An act making supplemental appropriations for expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73, making other budgetary changes and relative to other matters 1972 49 48-49 An act establishing an interim committee to study controls for snowmobiles and ATVs and making an appropriation therefore, and reallocating the registration fees collected on snow traveling vehicles 1972 62:4 128 An act making appropriation for capital improvements and amending the 1969 capital budget (Mt. Washington Commission term) 1972 60:72 121 An act making supplemental appropriations for expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73, making other budgetary changes and relative to other matters (Accepting federal funds) 1972 60:87 125 An act making supplemental appropriations for expenses of certain departments of the state for the fiscal years ending 6/30/72 and 6/30/73, making other budgetary changes and relative to other matters (making major repairs) 1972 29 26 An act increasing fees that ski tow operators pay 1973 450 756 An act relative to conducting aerial photographic surveys and obtaining aerial photographs and making an appropriation therefore 1973 503 823 An act providing that resident persons who have attained the age of sixty-five shall be admitted without charge to certain state recreation areas and allowed the use of facilities therein without charge.

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1973 208 175 Joint resolution relative to fire and rescue services provided by the town of Allenstown at Bear Brook State Park. 1973 203 228 An act changing the classification of certain class V highways to class II highways 1973 72 60 An act lowering the age of majority to eighteen 1973 517 864 Joint resolution providing for 1975 World Cup championship at Cannon Mountain and making an appropriation therefore 1973 560 1088 An act relative to the registration and operation of OHRV and making an appropriation therefore. 1973 376 469 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending 6/30/74 & 6/30/75. 1973 520 867 An act to provide for continued monitoring of Old Man of the Mountain rock formation, and making an appropriation therefore 1973 520 513-516 An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending 6/30/74 & 6/30/75. 1973 241 211 An act relative to the maintenance and protection of unused covered wooden bridges. 1973 297 264 An act providing for overtime pay to state employees engaged in snow grooming and farming. 1973 591 1150 Joint resolution relative to the planning and design of the proposed Alan B. Shepard State Park in Derry 1973 52 35 An act relative to definitions in the passenger tramway law and the costs of inspecting aerial tramways 1973 367 334-336 An act providing for the acquisition of Gile Forest and making an appropriation therefore. 1973 593 1152-3 An act relative to a state-wide trail system. 1973 361 325 An act relative to increasing the fees for beer permits and liquor licenses 1974 38 82 Appropriations for capital improvements 1974 30 47 Relative to capital improvements to the Mount Washington summit 1975 99 91 99:13 Cannon Mountain, World Cup appropriation eliminated 1975 432 465 Relative to public jurisdiction over Mt. Monadnock and Gap Mountain, providing for necessary land acquisition and improvements and making an appropriation therefor (parks division to control recreation use) 1975 276 247-248 Relative to installing snow-making equipment at Mount Sunapee State Park 1975 504 670 Appropriations for capital improvements (various parks) 1975 459 513-515 Relative to off highway recreational vehicles 1975 146 125-126 Relative to changing the name of the Division of Resources Development and Division of Parks; identifying the state forester; and changing the required meetings of the advisory commission. (establishing the Division of Forests and Land and Division of Parks & Recreation) 1976 53 SB 22 80 53:3 Hampton Beach Capital improvement project; 53:5 -Gap Mountain capital improvements 1976 54 HB 32 81 Act increasing the appropriation for the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation grant eligibility program and providing that the office of Comprehensive Planning shall do the planning required for eligibility under the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation program, relative to the outdoor recreation planning program; and increasing the appropriation for snow making and snow grooming.

1976 37 SB 48 52 37:4 Authorization for preliminary work for the Summit of Mt Washington 1977 122 671 98-99 Relative to contracts between the State and the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire, Inc. concerning facilities at Bear Brook State Park. (5 year limitations removed)

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1977 237 SB 216 197-198 Providing for the replacement of the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway; making an appropriation therefor; and establishing a special account for the income form tramway service charges for operation costs and amortization of the appropriation

1977 422 HB 505 453 Relative to parking facilities at Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor 1977 600 HB 1000 926 600:87 Designation of Officer at certain State Parks (Franconia Notch SP & Sunapee SP) 1977 572 HB 229 810-815 Amending certain provision of the statutes relative to OHRV's 1977 516 HB 218 651 Renaming the Supervisor of the Bureau of Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles and establishing an OHRV fund 1977 588 HB 858 839 Act correcting errors, omissions and inconsistencies in the RSA and session laws and conforming existing law to the criminal code (855:1 Posted land, Off-Highway Recreation Vehicles) 1977 563 HB 616 753-754 Act increasing certain fees charged by state agencies (563:95 OHRV fees) 1977 384 SB 82 386 Act relative to the Director of Forests and Lands and the Director of Parks (also re: discounts & admissions to recreation areas) 1978 52 HB 32 113 52:11 Appropriation for replacement of Cannon Tramway increased 1978 49 HB 22 95-96 Capital improvement appropriations 1978 24 SB 18 40 Act increasing the funds provided for land acquisition in the Monadnock-Gap Mountain area 1978 40 SB 26 75 Mt Washington summit capital improvement appropriation extended 1978 49 HB 26 106 Mt Washington summit facilities, 1974 capital appropriation increased 1979 435 HB 877 660 Act making appropriation for capital improvements and extension of previous appropriations. 435:20 Appropriation extended (Bear Brook Fire Warehouse), 435:21 Amend 1978, 49:1 re: Pawtuckaway SP, 435:9 lapse of unencumbered balances (Cannon Tramway study, Mt Sunapee SP snowmaking) 1979 103 HB 460 71 Relative to certain supplemental appropriations ( 103:8, appropriation for replacement of Cannon Tramway increased). 1979 490 SB 111 850 Act making an appropriation to the Nansen Ski Club (re: ski jump in Milan) 1979 298 HB 877 259 Act relative to the grant-in-aid program of the Bureau of Off Highway Recreational Vehicles. 1979 204 HB 255 177 Act relative to the police powers of the Department of Resources and Economic Development (Parks, F&L) 1979 435 HB 877 653-654 Appropriations for capital improvements 1979 213 HB 553 183 Act expanding the use of the forest improvement fund to include improvements to State Parks. 1979 434 HB 700 623 Act making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 1980 and June 30, 1981. (434:27 Park vending facilities) 1979 207 HB 381 179-180 Act amending the ski liability act. 1979 389 SB 184 543-544 Act relative to ski area maintenance vehicles 1981 388 SB 85 445 Act relative to authorizing the Department of Resources & Economic Development, Division of Parks, to purchase the historic Crawford Cannon for public display 1981 403 SB 250 456, 923 Act relative to vending services in certain NH State Parks (exempt from operation by blind) 1981 341 SB 84 386 Act relative to the acquisition of substitute recreation land 1981 98 HB 11 56 Act making appropriations for the modifications of the Mt Washington Summit building and to make it accessible for handicapped persons 1981 538 HB 193 813 Act relative to sunset review of OHRV Program (DRED) 1981 215-A 813 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1981 565 HB 727 898,905 Appropriations for capital improvements 1981 317 HB 361 331 Providing for the preservation of Rhododendron Cottage 1981 233 SB 11 63-66 Recreational Roads 1982 38 HB 11 98 Capital improvements- replacement of Lafayette Lodge at Franconia Notch SP 1982 42 SB 23 152 42:158 Appropriation for parking meters at North Beach and Jenness Beach 1982 38 HB 11 103 38:31 Snowmaking installations; acceptance of Federal funds 1982 42 SB 23 146 42:133 Appropriation of excess OHRV revenue 1982 42 SB 23 152 42:159 Park fee surplus to lapse 1982 38 HB 11 101 38:15 Approval required for sale of Patch Cottage located at 1983 93 HB 429 64 Authorizing the repair or reconstruction of certain dams (b)(1) Dept of Resources & Economic Development dams 1983 469 HB 500 810 469:31 Lapsed balances; Cannon Mountain aerial tramway fund surplus lapsed, 469:38 Parks division use of excess revenue for operation of division 1983 90 HB 413 63 Reclassifying certain highways in the town of Conway (Echo Lake SP access road reclassified) 1983 299 HB 598 309 Relative to the establishment of a state park on state-owned land in the City of Laconia in honor of all former Governors of the State 1983 120 HB 315 89 120:2 Park Operations; Goal. (fee increases to generate income to keep parks open) 1983 449 SB 24 710-722 Relative to the Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Laws 1983 46 HB 157 33 Relative to Sunset Review of DRED-Recreation Services 1983 469 HB 500 805 469:12 Certain park vending facilities exempt from operation by blind 1985 409 HB 600 942 Capital Improvements 1985 314 HB 314 612-613 Relative to maintaining the Old Man of the Mountain and making an appropriation therefor and relative to park vending machines and facilities 1985 409 HB 600 947 409:17 Franconia/Sunapee snowmaking fund 1985 359 HB 185 736-737 Preparation for the reconstruction or replacement of the Hampton steel seawall and making an appropriation therefor 1985 390 HB 257 832 Relative to the restoration and rehabilitation of Tip Top House on Mount Washington and relative to other repairs in Mt Washington State Park 1985 261 HB 261 499 261:9 OHRV registration fees and distribution of 1985 389 HB 132 827-831 Relative to sunset review of Parks & Recreation (state park development plan, promotion, fees, rulemaking) 1985 44 HB 200 44 44:25 Capital improvements - Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion 1985 347 SB 32 719 347:1 Tramway fees 1986 134 HB 295 199 Relative to Mirror Lake in the Town of Woodstock and Jericho Pond in the City of Berlin (regarding restrictions on boats) 1986 98 SB 24 130 Relative to the vandalism, defacement, or destruction of any part of the "Old Man of the Mountain" 1986 178 HB 369 287 Relative to indemnifying state park volunteers from civil suits and authorizing the NH Outdoor Council to raise funds for certain purposes 1987 398 HB 100 497 Capital Improvements (398:3 Cannon & Mt Sunapee 1985 appropriation extended) 1987 258 HB 309 235 Relative to the Nansen Ski Jump and making an appropriation therefor and repealing the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway fund and establishing a study committee for the sate-owned ski operations. 1987 131 HB 79 102 Act making a capital appropriation for Tip Top House

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1987 292 HB 144 293 Relative to sunset review of the Department of Resources and Economic Development-Bureau of Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles. (rules for obtaining and distributing grant-in-aid funds, impact study; police officers) 1987 190 HB 600 162 Relative to OHRV fees (fees increased; portion to purchase trail groomers) 1987 56 HB 565 34 Relative to OHRV (56:3, private land; written permission of owners) 1987 126 SB 29 98-99 Relative to the appointment of a caretaker for the "Old Man of the Mountain". 1987 399 HB 200 511 Capital improvements ( 399:48 Solicitation of bids for visitor services facility at Hampton Beach) 1987 400 HB 300 512-513 400:5 Use of excess revenue for operation of Parks Division 1988 218 SB 258 332 Relative to boating restrictions on Little Diamond Pond in the Town of Stewartstown () 1988 236 HB 962 370 Relative to a ski lodge and improvements at Mt Sunapee and making an appropriation therefor, and relative to certain major capital projects and the water pollution control revolving loan fund (Mt. Sunapee, ski lodge, study & design appropriation; trail improvements; snowmaking equipment, and engineering costs) 1988 224 HB 794 349 224:14 Mt Washington sewage supplemental appropriation 1988 265 SB 262 442 Establishing a NH Conservation Corps and making an appropriation therefor (216-A:10 Supervision of the Director of Parks, trail construction) 1988 208 HB 803 313-314 Relative to OHRV operation and changing compliance dates for manufacturers (established trails, oral permission of landowner) 1989 343 HB 492 572-576 Relative to recreational campgrounds and camping parks 1989 231 HB 157 279-280 Relative to state ski operations at Mount Sunapee and Cannon Mountain making an appropriation therefor also new subdivision: Director of State Ski Operations, mountain managers 1989 232 HB 173 281-282 Relative to the dedication of the Hampton State Beach lifeguard facility and making an appropriation therefor 1989 198 HB 354 237 An appropriation to fund improvements in Cardigan State Park 1989 365 HB 200 614 (365:5) Appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30,1990, and June 30, 1991. 1989 196 HB 279 233 Purchase of the Ralph Brown property in Rye and making an appropriation therefor (land surrounded by ) 1989 408 HB 764 723 Relative to state revenues and appropriations (408:107) Parks income 1989 179 HB 676 217-218 Relative to the operation of OHRVS on rights-of-way 1989 382 SB 105 647 An appropriation for improving electrical serve at Weeks State Park in Lancaster 1989 76 HB 655 118 Credit or cash refund for overpayment of taxes or other charges owed by an insurer ((77:14) Parks Division; repeal carry over 1987, 400:5, II relative to carry over certain revenues of the parks division is repealed. 1989 137 HB 32 173 Relative to the Hampton Seawall and making an appropriation therefor (also operation of Beach parking facilities) 1989 83 HB 151 126 An act continually appropriating revenue from certain OHRV Fines 1989 23 HB 160 33 Repeal the state recreational fund (RSA 219:20) 1990 75 105 An act establishing a commission with the State of Maine on Lake Umbagog 1990 8 30 An act relative to revenue raising measures and certain appropriations 1990 124 168-169 An act relative to a public trust grant for Mount Sunapee and Cannon Mountain Ski Resorts' snowmaking 1990 133 186-187 An act relative to registration and operation of OHRV's 1990 125 169-170 An act relative to memorials for veterans and relative to the real estate exemption for surviving spouses of veterans

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1990 137 190 An act prohibiting certain items from being deposited in highway and DRED litter receptacles 1990 3:18 9 An act relative to state revenues and expenditures a relative to certain general fund fees and revenues: Hampton Meter Fund 1990 3:81 22 An act relative to state revenues and expenditures a relative to certain general fund fees and revenues: DRED: Fee increases 1990 258 512 An act relative to the Monadnock advisory commission 1990 110 145 An act relative to the Mount Washington Commission 1990 3:30 11 An act relative to state revenues and expenditures and relative to certain general fund fees and revenues: Lapse Date Extended 1990 256 491 An act relative to OHRV safety and training 1990 60:1 88 An act reducing certain misdemeanors to violations: Operation of OHRV while under the influence 1990 186 283 An act establishing speed limits for the operation of OHRVs and increasing OHRV registration fees 1990 118 161 An act establishing a lakes management and protection program: New Section: Rivers Management and protection 1991 40 HB 53 62 Establishing a continually appropriated state park fund and a ski area funding mechanism. 1991 351 HB 35 560 Capital improvements - Ski operations 1991 4 HB 50 15 State Revenue and expenditures - (Franconia Notch State Park, Sunapee State Park) 1991 97 HB 578 141-142 Advisory Committee on Governors State Park in Laconia 1991 351 HB 35 566 Capital Improvements - Hampton Beach- 1989 appropriations extended 1991 359 HB 171 611-12 Relative to maintaining the "Old Man of the Mountain" 1991 355 HB 355 590 Relative to state fees, funds, revenues and expenditures. 1992 289 HB 1026 631 Appropriation: Mount Sunapee snowmaking, Hampton Harbor dredging 1992 86 SB 359 97 Relative to expending moneys by the OHRV Bureau for trail maintenance expenses. 1992 247 SB 375 333 Allowing the Division of Parks & Recreation to give rewards for information leading to the recovery of stolen division property. 1992 90 SB 387 103-104 Authorizing legally constituted boards and commissions which are created for the purpose of state historic site restoration the option of retaining ownership of any historic site furnishings which they acquire with other than state funds.

1992 57 SB 367 71 Authorizing DRED to sell the Nansen Ski jump facility if no interest exists in the private sector to maintain & operate the facility 1993 358 HB 2 621 Relative to state fees, funds, revenues & expenditures (Ski operations, discounts, reduced rates) 1993 359 HB 25 646 Appropriations and capital improvements (snowmaking) 1993 318 SB 141 370 Appropriations for the planning and development of Governors State Park. 1993 3 HB 447 3 Act to acquire land at Odiorne Point and making an appropriation therefor, authorizing the use of certain remaining balances for Hampton Harbor dredging, and making an appropriation therefor for Hampton Harbor dredging. 1993 53 HB 223 46-49 An act changing the bureau of Off Highway Recreational Vehicles to the Bureau of Trails and expanding the bureau's duties. 1993 358 HB 2 622 358:24 Fees for access to Parks at State Piers

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1994 205 SB 547 218 An act encouraging the state to acquire recreational property on Lake Winnipesaukee and Patenaude's Pond in Boscawen and establishing a committee to study the acquisition of both properties and making an appropriation therefor 1995 264 SB 91 426 Authorizing an entrance fee to the seacoast science center at Odiorne Point State Park Repair and maintenance of the road from to the Connecticut River in Bedell Bridge state park and 1995 70 HB 563 80 relative to the construction of a boat launch at the park Capital improvement appropriations: ADA compliance, Sunapee/Cannon lift repairs, RV dump sites, Androscoggin bridge, 1995 309 HB 25 639 Mt Washington Sherman Adams building 1995 60 HB 424 67 Naming of state-owned buildings and formations; Naming of Northwood Meadows State Park 1995 241 HB 369 374 Establishing a committee to study the feasibility of leasing Mt Sunapee and Cannon Mtn ski areas 1995 35 HB 456 44 Requires G&C approval for certain lease or concession contracts on state forests and reservations State fees, funds, revenues and expenditures: DRED OHRV rulemaking; Pease publicity; Fund transfers for ski operations; 1995 308 HB 2 609 Repeal Assist DRED Commissioner; Collect parking fees/fines at Hampton 1995 200 HB 519 300 Snowmobile and OHRV reciprocity 1995 236 HB 258 367 Relative to recreational trails 1996 220 336 An act exempting motor sport events from certain aspects of the laws regulating campgrounds and camping parks 1996 221 337 An act relative to the NH statewide trail system advisory committee 1996 258 500 An act relative to the information required in any contract to lease the Cannon Mountain and Mt Sunapee Ski Areas, authorizing the services of a consultant to develop a prototype lease and making an appropriation therefore 1996 210 295 An act abolishing the position of the director of state ski operations and transferring the director's duties, and relative to state ski operations revenue 1996 135 173 An act establishing a new property leasing program for land in the Lake Francis impoundment area and relative to the NH Heritage Trail 1996 41 45 An act establishing a 55 mile per hour speed limit for OHRVs traveling on the frozen surface of Turtle Pond, also known as Turtle Town Pond, in the city of Concord and establishing joint responsibility between the City of Concord and State of NH for the enforcement of such speed limit 1996 27 32 An act relative to the sale of certain state-owned property at the Franklin Pierce Homestead 1996 63 70 An act relative to the operation of OHRVs 1996 78 84 An act authorizing a city, town, or the state to allow the operation of OHRVs on certain sidewalks 1996 130 160 An act lowering the BAC for aggravated driving while intoxicating from .20 to .16 1996 52 61 An act relative to the charges for driving a motor vehicle or operating OHRVs under the influence of drugs or liquor, or driving with excess alcohol concentration 1996 31 35 An act relative to OHRV use on private property 1996 250 449 An act relative to the guidelines for the construction and maintenance of certain recreational trails 1997 71 58-59 An act establishing a nighttime speed limit for OHRVs traveling on the frozen surface of Back Lake in the town of Pittsburg

1997 21 19 An act requiring any person erecting, installing, maintaining or exercising control over a mooring on Ossipee Lake to obtain a mooring permit from the Division of Safety services, Department of Safety

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1997 119 106 An act relative to an agreement or contract for the Mt Sunapee or Cannon Mountain Ski Area operations, or both, establishing a committee to develop a proposal and review responses, and requiring review of any agreement or contract by the Capital Budge Overview Committee 1997 268 398 An act relative to OHRVs and increasing certain OHRV registration fees 1997 335 563 An act relative to the acquisition of a certain piece of property in Piermont, NH and making an appropriation therefore 1997 121 135 An act relative to lowering the allowable alcohol concentration for persons under 21 operating OHRVs 1997 351 649 An act relative to state fees, funds revenues, and expenditures 1997 314 508 An act relative to driving after a revocation or suspension of license and relative to starting unattended vehicles 1997 117 105 An act changing the expiration date of OHRV registrations 1997 83 68 An act relative to the official name of the "Old Man of the Mountain" 1998 76 70 An act re-designating Governors State Park in Laconia as 1998 134 121-127 An act relative to management of the state ski areas at Mt Sunapee and Cannon Mountain 1998 224 249 An act relative to boat docking facilities 1998 211 229 A act relative to a master plan of Odiorne Point State Park 1998 171 177 An act relative to increasing the minimum amount of state capital improvement project requiring competitive bidding, relative to contracts for major capital projects of the Departments of Fish and Game and DRED, and relative to acquisition of a certain piece of property in Piermont, NH 1998 299 374 An act relative to excluding from the definition of subdivision the placement and maintenance of wireless communication facilities 1998 281 352 An act relative to notification to and jurisdiction of municipalities concerning governmental use of property 1998 20 17 An act establishing a conservation number plate trust fund, and a special motor vehicle license plate and associated fees, to support NH's natural and cultural resources 1998 94 87 An act designating skiing as the official NH sport 1999 226 280 An act making appropriations for Capital Improvements 1999 285 404 An act establishing a program of matching grants to preserve historic agricultural structures in New Hampshire 1999 225 266 An act relative to state fees, funds, revenues and expenditures 1999 270 376 An act relative to the acquisition of Umbagog Lake Campground in Cambridge NH, and making an appropriation therefor 1999 64 80 An act designating segments of the cold river as protected under the Rivers Management and Protection Program 1999 59 75 An act adding a member to the Council on Resources and Development 1999 25 49 An act relative to the dredging of harbors and channels 1999 259 364 An act authorizing vanity plates or decals for OHRV registrations 1999 8 6 An act relative to the Monadnock Advisory Commission 1999 81 99 An act relative to creating a Master Plan for Hampton Beach and Hampton Beach State Park to deal with growth 1999 3 3 An act relative to State matching funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance Grants, and making appropriations therefore 1999 48 63 An act relative to speed limits on Turtle Town Pond in Concord

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 1999 142 161 An act establishing a committee to study methods and processes necessary to retain and enhance uses of the WMNF, the impact of any change in designation or uses, and relative to promoting the continual multiple use management of such land 1999 226 288 An act making appropriations for Capital Improvements 1999 92 109 An act establishing a committee to study DRED 2000 130 146 An act relative to campgrounds 2000 182 206 An act relative to the construction and reconstruction of class B and class C dams 2000 43 43-44 An act making an appropriation for renovation of the Sawyer House at the Daniel Webster birthplace in the city of Franklin

2000 55 65 An act relative to funding and monitoring seacoast harbor issues 2000 108 117-119 An act relative to registration of certain antique OHRVs 2000 85 93-94 An act relative to registration fees for OHRVs 2001 49 38 An act relative to the definition of "campsite" 2001 226 457 An act relative to the registration and licensure of OHRV dealers and rental agents 2001 155 297 An act relative to the sale, registration, and use of 3-wheeled ATVs for Off-highway recreational use 2001 259 517-518 An act establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by ATVs and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles 2001 158:68 317 An act relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures: DRED 2001 202:28 409-410 An act relative to certain signs within highway rights-of-way: Lapse dates extended to 6/30/03 2001 28 18 An act relative to the divisions within DRED 2001 86 71 An act relative to the legislative oversight committee on electric utility restructuring and relative to service from a rural electric cooperative under special contracts 2002 151 192 An act relative to grounds for refusal or denial of hotel accommodations 2002 148 182 An act relative to the acquisition and oversight of certain rights in land located in Pittsburg, Clarksville, and Stewartstown, known as the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Tract and making an appropriation therefore; establishing funds for the stewardship of these land; and allowing state agencies to hold certain rights under the NH land and community heritage investment program 2002 185 238 An act establishing a committee to study regulation and procedures for lake level investigations and orders 2002 215 313 An act relative to the regulation of business practices between OHRV manufacturers, distributors, and dealers 2002 233 371 An act relative to planning and procedures for state-owned or leased trails for ATVs and relative to registration fees for certain OHRVs 2002 71 89 An act authorizing an increase in admission fees for the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point Sate Park in Rye 2002 136 154 An act relative to penalties for alcohol and drug related offenses 2002 253 417 An act clarifying the law regarding title-exempted vehicles, permitting owners of antique motor vehicles to obtain certificates of title, relative to farm tractor plates, and relative to registration fees for certain OHRVs 2002 233 361 An act relative to planning and procedures for state-owned or leased trails for ATVs and relative to registration fees for certain OHRVs 2003 191 305 An act relative to passenger tramway registration fees and relative to carnival or amusement ride fees Page A17-15 DRED Division of Parks and Recreation STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, 2009 Appendix 17 - Statutes Governing State Parks

Year Chapter Bill Page Title 2003 50 53-55 An act relative to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors by pupils and campers with severe allergies 2003 51 56-60 An act relative to the use of inhalers by pupils and campers with asthma 2003 67 77-78 An act relative to certain historical and recreational facilities 2003 120 130-131 An act relative to the registration of OHRVs used as grooming equipment for cross country ski trails 2003 233 420-421 An act establishing a committee to study the flow in the Connecticut River and the effect of the flow on water levels in Lake Francis and the Connecticut Lakes 2003 94 94-95 A resolution approving certain uses of Weeks State Park 2003 104 107-108 An act relative to penalties for OHRV violations by underage operators 2003 295 592 An act making changes to the laws governing OHRVs and the multi-use statewide trail system and allowing the department of safety to suspend or revoke a motor vehicle drivers' license for causing certain serious damage to property

2003 57 67 An act relative to the results of a preliminary breath test as evidence in court 2003 226:6 361 Technical Correction to 2003, SB39; OHRV: Preliminary Breath Tests 2003 23 23 An act relative to penalties for operation of OHRVs after suspension of driving privileges for certain motor vehicle offenses

2003 112 115-117 An act relative to proof of residency and resident tax payment for receiving resident F&G licenses 2003 77 84-58 An act establishing a committee to study landowner liability for owners providing public access to snowmobile trails 2003 260 496-497 An act relative to state-owned trails and parking lots in the town of Windham 2003 282 541 An act allowing free day-use admission to the state park system for certain active and retired members of the NH National Guard 2003 153 210 An act permitting free day-use admission to the state park system for disabled veterans 2003 242 464 An act relative to the duties, function, and operation of the PDA 2003 126 134 An act relative to the conservation number plate trust fund 2003 319 746 An act relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures 2004 54 59 An act relative to financial responsibility and conduct after an OHRV accident 2004 80 81 An act making administrative changes to the historic agricultural structure matching grant program 2004 243 464 An act defining a wetland for the purpose of fill and dredge in wetlands and for local land use planning, relative to the wetlands council appeal process, relative to Smith Pond in Enfield and relative to site plan review of certain trails. 2004 7 8 An act relative to the bonding of a Cannon Mountain Capital Appropriation. 2004 236 445 An act relative to licensing requirements for certain recreation and child care programs. 2004 44 50 An act establishing a Forest Citizens Committee and relative to Connecticut Lakes Headwaters tract natural areas camp leases. 2004 120 134 Ac act establishing a committee to study the effects of electric utility restructuring on State dams and the alternatives for the operation and maintenance of State-owned dams. 2004 174 263 An act relative to the definition of snow traveling vehicle 2004 123 135 An act relative to damage to land by certain recreational uses 2004 1 2 An act relative to the standard of review for requests for excavating and dredging permits, relative to additional powers and duties of the Pease Development Authority

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title 2004 47 53 An act clarifying certain local regulation of OHRV's and relative to the operation of snow traveling vehicles on Class VI roads 2004 249 508 An act limiting the use of traffic signal preemption devices, establishing a commission to study railroad matching funds, authorizing an expenditure for a certain feasibility study and relative to landowner permission for OHRV operation and loading and unloading OHRV's on highways 2004 185 283 An act establishing the telecommunications planning and development fund 2005 66 54-55 An act relative to the New Hampshire Film and Television Commission and state promotional initiatives 2005 6 5 An act relative to the use of artificial light to view moose in Coos County 2005 64 53 An act relative to penalties for certain OHRV violations 2005 172 179 An act relative to the inherent dangers of OHRV Operation and limiting landowner liability for certain Fish & Game related land uses 2005 69 58 An act relative to issuing duplicate registrations for OHRVs 2005 210 309-362 An act relative to the regulation of snowmobiles and OHRVs 2005 145 139-144 An act relative to skier safety and ski area responsibility 2005 276 642-644 An act establishing a commission to study the state park system 2005 156 158-159 An act relative to the definition of recreational program 2005 14 11 An act relative to inspection dates for certain vehicles 2005 32 23 An act relative to timber harvesting 2006 5 HB 1402 4 An act establishing the standard of care for certain individuals or nonprofit entities in constructing, maintaining, or improving trails for public recreation 2006 14 HB 1115 30-31 Relative to the definition of resident for purposes of fish and game laws 2006 24 HB 1156 54-55 Changing the notification for public hearings on ski area passenger tramway rules from registered mail to first class mail 2006 58 HB 1418 80-81 Relative to road toll refunds 2006 82 HB 1324 106 Relative to the commission to study the State Park system (adds RR&D member) 2006 90 SB 328 112-113 An act relative to the regulation of snowmobiles and off highway recreational vehicles 2006 98 HB 1228 121 Relative to the sale or lease of state-owned real estate and relative to penalties under the real estate practice act

2006 99 HB 1294 121 An act relative to antique snowmobiles 2006 123 SB 335 149 An act relative to funds of DRED used for snowmobile trail grooming equipment 2006 175 HB 1215 252-253 Relative to the winter maintenance of Diamond Pond Road in the towns of Colebrook and Stewartstown 2006 256 HB 1767 405-406 Authorizing the state acquisition of real estate destroyed in the October 2005 floods, establishing a commission to determine the appropriate use of the property, and making an appropriation therefor 2006 284 HB 1464 496-500 Relative to mosquito control, establishing a mosquito control fund, making an appropriation therefor, and relative to a public health response to arbovirus. 2006 306 HB 1315 600-601 An act relative to the definition and classification of dams, the acceptance of Jericho Lake Dam and dike in Berlin, the F&G's acquisition of property rights to Big Brook Bog Dam in Pittsburg, and the study of potential sources of funding for the repair and maintenance of dams by the State. 2006 313 SB 140 621-624 Relative to the acceptance of in-lieu payments for the restoration or creation of wetlands and the preservation of upland areas adjacent to wetland areas Page A17-17 DRED Division of Parks and Recreation STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, 2009 Appendix 17 - Statutes Governing State Parks

Year Chapter Bill Page Title Appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 262 HB 1 291 2009. 2007 59 HB 152 58 Relative to public access to meeting minutes (w/in 5 business days) 2007 74 HB 189 74 Relative to swim lines in public waters (incl definition, permit, boating) 2007 263 HB 25 301 Relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures (incl salaries, use of OHRV fees) Appropriations for capital improvements (incl $6 mil statewide park funding, Temple Mtn purchase, $400K exterior 2007 264 HB 25 361 repairs/roofing, DRED warehouse, $1 mil Hampton sea wall) 2007 54 HB 309 54 Relative to the uniform fine schedule for the fish and game department (incl OHRV and snowmobile fines) Dedicating certain OHRV and snowmobile unrefunded road tolls to the fish and game department, and relative to the land 2007 375 HB 498 646 and community heritage investment program administrative fund 2007 95 HB 588 95 Relative to Cates Hill Road and Jericho Lake Road in the city of Berlin 2007 61 HB 648 61 Establishing the Freedom's Way Heritage Area and Commission (incl DRED designee) Establishing a commission to study issues relative to the practice of leasing state-owned real estate on the shores of public 2007 254 HB 710 273 waters (incl DRED rep) 2007 356 HB 882 587 Relative to limitations on tort liability of government units (incl $475K/claimant and $3.750 mil/single incident) 2007 228 HB 898 231 Relative to the use of sled dogs and the training of sled dogs on state trails 2007 341 SB 143 546 Naming Jericho Mountain state park and establishing ATV and trail bike trails in such park 2007 346 SB 204 551 Collection of debts owed the state by the AG's Office Relative to the operation and administration of the state park system (incl Historic Sites Bureau, 10-yr Plan, Audit, Advisory 2007 359 SB 74 588 Council) 2008 32 HB 1377 49 NHDOT and DRED recommendation for NH rest areas and welcome centers. 2008 73 HB 1338 87 State committee on mosquito control, includes Division Director as a member. 2008 120 HB 1533 133 Comptroller transfers road tolls collected to BOT. 2008 151 HB 1351 166 License agents for OHRV and snowmobile registrations recodified. 2008 167 HB 1648 185 Recovery of NHFG search and rescue expenses. 2008 171 SB 352 186 Relative to shoreland protection act, incl. responsibilities of Water and Wetland Councils. Conversion to new state financial system; Repeal of RSA 9:4-c DRED monitoring of Old Man of the Mountain geologic 2008 177 HB 1367 210 formation. Hampton Beach Capital Improvement Fund used for capital improvement and equipment for Hampton beach area state 2008 263 SB 338 380 parks parking and beach facilities. 2008 290 HB 1468 441 Mosquito control policy for state lands. 2008 294 HB 1579 450 Study commission on land development regulations (Parks is designee for Commissioner). Walking disability parking space must be cleared of obstructions and w/in 24-hrs of adverse weather events; Property 2008 304 HB 1532 545 owners guilty of a violation and fined up to $250. 2008 345 SB 363 643 Requirement for youths to wear protective headgear when riding OHRVs and snowmobiles. Expansion of transmission capacity in No. Country commission; Responsibilities of Site Evaluation Committee (Director is 2008 348 SB 383 645 a member). 2008 351 SB 413 651 Administrative fee for disposal of DRED lands deposited into Forest Protection Fund.

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Year Chapter Bill Page Title Appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 143 HB1 2011.

2009 144 HB2 Relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures (incl. 9% RMT on campsites, sunsets boards and commissions) Appropriations for capital improvements (incl DRED roofs, park repairs, Tip Top House, Mittersill expansion, Hampton 2009 145 HB25 seashell and bathhouses, Hampton seawall) 2009 294 HB70 Relative to taking stones from stone walls. Rulemaking concerning rafts on public waters and prohibiting the rental of a motorized watercraft to a person who does not 2009 298 HB186 have a certificate of boating safety education 2009 176 HB215 Makes technical corrections to certain OHRV and snowmobile laws 2009 203 HB292 Relative to financial disclosures, lobbyist registrations and statements, prohibited gifts, and executive branch volunteers 2009 182 HB293 Amending the Hampton Beach area commission Designating segments of the into the rivers management and protection program, relative to the consideration of riparian rights in the establishment of instream flows, and relative to an exemption from terrain alteration 2009 208 HB452 permitting requirements (incl trail construction) 2009 187 HB502 Modifying the definition of "dam" (excludes dams less than 6-ft in height) Relative to dedicated funds maintained by the state treasurer (incl CLH endowments, HB capital improvement, Tip Top 2009 163 HB600 House) Eliminating the water resources council, relative to dams, and authorizing the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters citizens 2009 112 HB674 committee to advise DES on the management of Lake Francis and associated property 2009 242 SB16 Extending the date for completion of the state park system development plan and establishing a state historic sites fund Relative to criminal mischief committed against natural geological formations which have been designated as natural 2009 193 SB22 landmarks

2009 31 SB28 Annual dam registration fees for non-menace dams and notification to dam owners of downstream development Municipal and state deposits, authorizing special meetings for considering an appropriate response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and relative to certain administrative rules (incl deposit procedures for state 2009 14 SB39 depts) 2009 134 SB68 Use of state vehicles 2009 254 SB107 Leasing of state-owned real estate on public waters Establishing a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a program to provide low-cost firewood from state lands to 2009 97 SB117 low-income individuals 2009 257 SB124 Relative to beaver dams (incl removal and destruction of such dams, use of pipes and fences, DES permits) Increasing snowmobile registration fees, OHRV dealer and rental agency registration fees, agent’s fee for OHRVs and 2009 258 SB135 snowmobiles, and the penalty for an unregistered snowmobile 2009 260 SB151 Quorum requirements for public bodies for which a quorum is not expressly declared 2009 309 SB203 Committee to study liability protection for railroad operators operating alongside recreational trails

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