Amendment 2024-0156s to SB474 (2024)

Relative to prohibiting metal detecting in certain areas.


Revision: Jan. 16, 2024, 3:53 p.m.

Energy and Natural Resources

January 16, 2024

2024-0156s

12/08

 

 

Amendment to SB 474

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:

 

1  Historic Resources; Treasure Hunting.  Amend RSA 227-C:12, II to read as follows:

II. Treasure hunting with metal detectors and dowsing rods is exempted from the restrictions of this subdivision on the following lands owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, commissions, and institutions, unless an historic resource on such land has been recorded and restrictions are posted:

(a) Beaches;

(b) [Athletic fields;

(c)  School grounds;

(d)]  Perimeters of cemeteries;

[(e)] (c)  Unpaved roads;

[(f)] (d)  Within 25 feet of picnic tables and park pavilions; and

[(g)] (e)  Currently used [dumps.] landfills or transfer stations.