HB1194 (2010) Detail

Prohibiting smoking on beaches at state parks.


HB 1194 – AS INTRODUCED

2010 SESSION

10-2228

01/03

HOUSE BILL 1194

AN ACT prohibiting smoking on beaches at state parks.

SPONSORS: Rep. J. Day, Rock 13

COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development

ANALYSIS

This bill prohibits smoking on beaches at state parks.

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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

10-2228

01/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Ten

AN ACT prohibiting smoking on beaches at state parks.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Statement of Intent. The general court recognizes that the beaches of New Hampshire’s state parks shall be preserved as a natural resource and are a treasure to be enjoyed by all citizens of the state. The general court further recognizes that the beaches of New Hampshire’s state parks are for public use and enjoyment of all citizens and should be without impediment to health and safety, therefore the general court hereby prohibits smoking on all beaches in state parks.

2 New Subparagraph; Smoking Prohibited on Beaches in State Parks. Amend RSA 155:66 by inserting after subparagraph (h) the following new subparagraph:

(i) State parks on the beaches.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2011.