Title I, The State and Its Government

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.

Moneys in any fund or account created under the provisions of RSA 12-G:17-28, subject to the terms and provisions of any security document applicable thereto, may be invested. Except as otherwise provided by any such security document, obligations so purchased as an investment of…

The state does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of bonds issued RSA 12-G:17-28 that the state shall not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the said holders of such bonds or in any way impair the rig…

In this subdivision: I. "Plan" means an ongoing management operating document that identifies strategies and activities, and the progress thereof, designed to expand the state's economic base and strengthen the economic health of New Hampshire, based on the needs of the state and…

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.

The plan shall identify both goals and objectives for the 10-year period and shall track measurable results so as to be able to assess the plan. Goals and objectives may be added, amended, or deleted as both existing and emerging economic conditions and opportunities warrant. The…

Bonds issued pursuant to RSA 12-G:17-28 and their transfer and income, including any profit made on their sale or transfer, shall at all times be exempt from all taxation by or within the state.

The following, as a minimum, shall be considered in constructing the economic development strategy and plan: I. Consideration of the entire state. II. An analysis, relative to business and industry, of New Hampshire strengths and advantages, and how they will be leveraged; analys…

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.

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of RSA 12-G:17-28 or any recitals in any bonds issued pursuant to RSA 12-G:17-28, all such bonds shall be deemed to be investment securities under RSA 382-A.

The division of economic development shall complete the initial economic development strategy and plan by December 31, 2018, and submit the plan to the governor, senate president, senate majority leader, senate minority leader, speaker of the house of representatives, house major…

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…

Bonds issued under the provisions of RSA 12-G:17-28 are hereby made securities in which all public officers, agencies and authorities of the state and of its political subdivisions, insurance companies, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciar…

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 accounts of the authority shall be subject to an annual audit performed by an independent certified public accountant selected by the authority. The authority shall submit annually to all appointing authorities, to the house finance committee, the senate finance committee, th…

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…

I. Upon the recommendation of the commissioner after consultation with division directors concerned, the governor and council are authorized to approve revisions in internal administrative departmental organization as the governor and council find from time to time may improve or…

I. There is hereby created a body politic and corporate of the state, to be known as the Pease development authority, to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The authority is hereby deemed to be a public instrumentality, and the exercise by the authority of the powers confer…

I. Upon the recommendation of the commissioner after consultation with division directors concerned and the council of partner agencies established in RSA 12-O:7, the governor and council are authorized to approve revisions in internal administrative departmental organization as …

I. Prior to prospecting for minerals on any lands within the state a person shall obtain a prospecting permit from the commissioner upon payment of a fee pursuant to RSA 12-E:8. The commissioner may attach conditions upon issuance of the permit to minimize the environmental damag…

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…

It shall be the duty of the director of community recreation: I. To provide guidance to local communities, on request, in establishing, organizing, promoting, conducting, and financing recreation programs. II. To provide suggestions to local communities, on request, on facility d…

Each carrier or its appointed agent doing business, or seeking to do business, in this state shall: I. Be allowed to construct new towers, provided that these towers comply with municipal regulations for maximum height or maximum allowed height above the average tree canopy heigh…

The duties of the commission shall be to: I. Develop and revise, as necessary, a statewide plan for the effective prevention of alcohol and other drug misuse and problem gambling, particularly among youth, and a comprehensive system of treatment including reduction of societal an…

I. In view of the general public benefits expected to be derived from the airport property acquisitions and airport projects to be financed under this chapter, and their contribution to the social and economic prosperity of the state and its political subdivisions, the governor a…

The authority shall comply with the requirements of RSA 9:1 through 9:9, relative to the budget. The authority shall include in its biennial estimate of the expenditure requirements of the division of ports and harbors a separate line item titled "Reimbursement to Pease Developme…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state treasurer is authorized to borrow upon the credit of the state a sum not exceeding $5,000,000 to make a loan or loans to the authority to be used for the purposes of matching funds for Federal Aviation Administration grants, E…

I. For the purpose of providing a fund to be known as the Pease Development Authority Airport Fund, the state treasurer shall credit to such fund any appropriation made to the authority for each fiscal year excluding division revenues and any appropriation related to the division…

I. For the purpose of providing a fund to be known as the Pease Development Authority Ports and Harbors Fund, the state treasurer shall credit to such fund any appropriation made to the authority for each fiscal year relating to the division, division property, a division project…

The commissioner of business and economic affairs shall plan, develop, and administer programs for international trade promotion and inward investment promotion in cooperation with the Pease development authority, division of ports and harbors, and the Small Business Development …

I. The authority shall be and is hereby authorized to make application to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States for the purpose of having Pease Air Force Base, or portions thereof, designated, established, or constituted, a port of entry, or an international airport,…

There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the international trade promotion fund. The commissioner of business and economic affairs is authorized to accept public sector and private sector grants, gifts, or donations of any kind for th…

In addition to any other power or authority conferred on the authority under this chapter, the authority, with the approval of the governor and council, may, in the name of the state, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire lands or interests in land, including options, on, near, o…

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.

In addition to any other powers and duties set forth in this chapter or as otherwise provided by statute, the department of business and economic affairs shall have the power and duty to plan and conduct a program of information and publicity to attract tourists, visitors, indust…

I. No person shall engage in mining unless the person holds a valid permit issued by the commissioner or is exempted pursuant to RSA 12-E:1, IX. II. A permit shall be issued to any mining operator whose application is approved or conditionally approved by the commissioner and who…

The director of community recreation is authorized to designate with the approval of the commissioner of transportation and the commissioner of natural and cultural resources certain class I, II, III and IV highways as appropriate bicycle paths or trails as defined by RSA 230:74,…

A wireless carrier seeking approval to deploy a wireless communication facility may be required to pay reasonable fees, including regional notification costs, imposed by the municipality in accordance with RSA 676:4, I(g).

I. The commission shall meet at least 4 times each year and may convene public hearings as necessary to promote the goals of the commission. II. The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, chairpe…

I. The management of the authority shall be vested in a board of 7 directors to be appointed as follows: (a) One member appointed by the governor and executive council. (b) One member appointed by the mayor and city council of the city of Portsmouth. (c) One member appointed by t…

I. The commissioner of the department of energy shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years. The commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. Directors of departmental d…

The department of business and economic affairs, in consultation with the legislative budget assistant, shall periodically review reports issued under RSA 162-A:23-a at least once every 5 years and make recommendations to be utilized for an improved and consistent methodology for…

The authority, with the approval of the governor and council as to the nature and specifications of the intended project and the cost thereof, may undertake the improvement of any land acquired by it pursuant to RSA 12-G:39 by the construction thereon of piers, wharves, docks, wa…

The review under RSA 12-O:40 shall not apply to state loans or state loan guarantees of less than $250,000, or to state grants of less than $50,000.