CHAPTER 228
HB 898 – FINAL VERSION
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2007 SESSION
08/10
HOUSE BILL 898
AN ACT relative to the use of sled dogs and the training of sled dogs on state trails.
SPONSORS: Rep. Phinizy, Sull 5; Rep. D. Russell, Belk 6; Rep. Snow, Rock 1; Sen. Gallus, Dist 1
COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development
This bill includes sled dog operators in the planning and operation of state trails.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
05Apr2007… 0855h
05/17/07 1458s
07-0117
08/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
AN ACT relative to the use of sled dogs and the training of sled dogs on state trails.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
228:1 New Paragraphs; Definitions. Amend RSA 215-A:1 by inserting after paragraph XX the following new paragraphs:
XXI. “Mushing” means the activity of using sled dogs to pull motorized or non-motorized devices.
XXII. “Sled dogs” means teams of dogs driven by a person or persons pulling sleds, a skier, wheeled rigs, and other motorized and non-motorized devices used to train or control the teams.
228:2 Use of Statewide Trail System; Mushing Added. Amend RSA 216-F:2, I to read as follows:
I. The trails within the system shall be held, developed and administered under this chapter primarily as recreational trails for hiking, nature walks, bird watching, horseback riding, bicycling, ski touring, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mushing, and off highway recreational vehicles and the natural scenic beauty thereof shall be preserved insofar as is practical; provided, however, that the commissioner may permit uses of trails and land acquired hereunder, by the owner of adjoining land or others, in such a manner and at such seasons as will not substantially interfere with the primary use of the trails. Use of motorized devices by mushers shall be limited to trails designated as appropriate for motorized use.
228:3 Multi-Use Statewide Trail System; Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 216-F:5, I to read as follows:
I. The commissioner shall appoint a New Hampshire statewide trail system advisory committee, for the purposes of advising the director of parks and recreation on matters related to the New Hampshire statewide trail system. The members shall equally represent the different trail interests involved and the general public. This committee shall include, but not be limited to, representation from the following: the bureau of trails; department of fish and game; office of energy and planning; department of transportation; governor’s commission on disability; New Hampshire Snowmobile Association; a representative of Granite State ATV Association; Appalachian Mountain Club; New Hampshire Municipal Association; Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests; the New Hampshire Heritage Trail; the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation; the New Hampshire Horse Council, Inc.; the New Hampshire Mushers Association; a representative of landowners; and the bicycle trail coordinator from the department of transportation.
228:4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 25, 2007
Effective: August 24, 2007