Title I, The State and Its Government

I. The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, the director of the division of parks and recreation, and the director of the division of forests and lands shall have authority as peace officers as provided in RSA 594 and may confer said authority upon ce…

There shall be a director of the division of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as herein established for the director of the division of parks and recreation. All of the powers, duties, and functions formerly…

All of the functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property of the former division of parks are hereby transferred to the division of parks and recreation of the department of natural and cultural resources. Whenever reference is made to the division of parks in the st…

There shall be a director of the division of parks and recreation subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as has been established in this chapter. All of the powers, duties, and functions formerly performed by the director of the divis…

The director of the division of parks and recreation may offer rewards for information leading to the recovery of stolen division property, or for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person committing an act of vandalism or theft upon division property. All re…

There is established a bureau of historic sites in the division of parks and recreation of the department of natural and cultural resources. The chief supervisor of the bureau shall report directly to the director of the division of parks and recreation.

The bureau shall: I. Define missions and goals for the state's historic sites and ensure accountability in the ongoing stewardship responsibilities for such sites. II. Create a comprehensive and coordinated interpretive approach for the network of state historic sites. III. Devel…

I. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the state historic sites fund which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds. Such fund shall be the depository of all fees, rentals, revenue from operations and retail sales…

The division of libraries, with all of its functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property, is hereby transferred from the department of cultural resources to the department of natural and cultural resources. Whenever reference is made to the division of libraries in …

The division of libraries, which shall also be known as the state library, shall be under the supervision of an unclassified director of libraries, who shall also be known as the state librarian, and who shall be responsible for the following functions in accordance with applicab…

The division of arts, with all of its functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property, is hereby transferred from the department of cultural resources to the department of natural and cultural resources. Whenever reference is made to the division of arts in the statut…

There is hereby established within the department the division of the arts, under the supervision of an unclassified director of arts. The director of arts shall have either a masters degree in art administration and 3 years of experience in nonprofit arts administration or at le…

The division of historical resources, with all of its functions, powers, duties, personnel, records, and property, is hereby transferred from the department of cultural resources to the department of natural and cultural resources. Whenever reference is made to the division of hi…

There is hereby established within the department the division of historical resources, which shall also be known as the state historic preservation office, under the supervision of an unclassified director of historical resources. The director of historical resources shall be re…

I. In order to recognize the historic and cultural contributions of Native Americans to New Hampshire, to promote and strengthen their own heritage, and to further their needs through state policy and programs, there is hereby established the New Hampshire commission on Native Am…

I. As used in this subdivision the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (a) "Voluntary corporation," a corporation organized under RSA 292, dedicated by its articles of agreement and bylaws to serve and promote the recreational interests of the state of Ne…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the state shall not acquire, for the purpose of expanding or establishing any state park, any land in the town of Rye except land designated "tidal marsh" by the national cooperative soil survey unless a public hearing s…

The personnel administering the outdoor recreation planning program, under the direction of the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, shall coordinate the planning program with federal, interstate, state, regional, county and local government agencies,…

In this subdivision: I. "Therapeutic recreation" means those activities and resources which aid in promoting worthy use of leisure time, pursuit of happiness, and fullness of life. Therapeutic recreation includes the instruction necessary for the development of social and living …

There shall be a commissioner of natural and cultural resources who shall be appointed by the governor and council for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. It shall be the responsibility of the commissioner to organize …

I. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A governing use by the public of state forests, parks, or any other land or buildings operated by the department of natural and cultural resources. This shall include, but not be limited to, the commissioner's responsibilities u…

The commissioner of natural and cultural resources is authorized to prepare, publish and distribute reports, charts, surveys or other documents consistent with the responsibilities of the department. The commissioner may charge reasonable fees for such documents. Fees for documen…

The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee, shall have the authority and responsibility to consult and work with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service in order to promote and maintain continued multiple use management of…

In addition to the powers, duties, and functions otherwise vested by law in the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, the commissioner shall: I. Represent the public interest in the administration of the department and be responsible to the governor, t…

The commissioner of natural and cultural resources is hereby authorized to establish a therapeutic recreation services program to serve the following purposes: I. To investigate and identify the therapeutic recreational needs of populations with special needs throughout the state…

The director of parks and recreation shall be responsible for the management and operation of the state ski area at Cannon Mountain, as provided in RSA 216-A:2.

The commissioner of natural and cultural resources shall appoint a mountain manager for Cannon Mountain, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. This position shall be an unclassified position.

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 21-I:17-a, I, the director of parks and recreation may make purchases by the use of field purchase orders for expenditures of up to $2,000 for the Cannon Mountain ski operations and facilities.

The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources may transfer funds for any specific purposes to funds for other purposes within and among the appropriations for the operation of Cannon Mountain. The commissioner shall report annually 60 days after the close o…

The director, with the approval of the commissioner, may provide for differentials in rates, fees, and charges at state ski operations when the quality of a facility is poor due to such natural causes as inadequate snow, ice conditions, cold, rain, or other environmental or equip…

The department of natural and cultural resources shall develop a lease agreement which shall include the following terms in the event that the state enters into an agreement to lease Cannon Mountain or Mount Sunapee ski area, or both: I. The terms of the lease, including length, …

I. There is established an advisory commission which shall recommend capital improvements to the ski area and related state park facilities at Cannon Mountain. II. The members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Three members appointed by the governor and council, each of …

I. There is established a nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the Cannon Mountain capital improvement fund in the department of natural and cultural resources. The revolving fund shall be used for capital improvements for the ski area and related state park facilities at Can…

The commissioner shall nominate for appointment by the governor and council a director of forests and lands, a director of parks and recreation, a director of libraries, a director of arts, and a director of historical resources, each of whom shall serve, subject to the provision…

The annual salaries of the commissioner of natural and cultural resources, and of the directors of the divisions, shall be as provided in RSA 94 as hereinafter amended.

Municipalities, regional planning commissions, the coastal resilience and cultural and historic reserve district commission, and state agencies may establish coastal resilience and cultural and historic reserve districts, which shall comprise lands suitable and eligible as a rese…

There is established a nonlapsing fund to be known as the coastal resilience and cultural and historic reserve district fund in the department of natural and cultural resources. The fund shall be used for assessing historic resource vulnerability, for implementing adaptation meas…

I. The coastal resilience and cultural and historic reserve district commission is established. The members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) One representative of the Rockingham planning commission, selected by its director. (b) One representative of the Strafford regio…

I. There shall be a director of the division of forests and lands subject to the provisions of this chapter. The director's tenure and salary shall be as established in this chapter. II. In addition to the title of director, division of forests and lands, said director shall also…

I. There is established the Connecticut Lakes headwaters citizens committee. Committee membership shall be as follows and shall include a minimum of 7 members who are residents of any community in the Great North Woods region association, as established by the state in February 1…

I. There is established the Nash Stream forest citizens committee. Committee membership shall be as follows and shall include a minimum of 7 members who are residents of any community in the Great North Woods region: (a) One resident of the town of Stark, appointed by the selectm…