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1 New Section; Private Roads; Agreements. Amend RSA 231 by inserting after section 81-a the following new section:
231:81-b Private Road Agreements. Legislative bodies of municipalities may enter into agreements with owners of private roads allowing the municipalities to use the road. An agreement shall not obligate the municipality to maintain the road. The municipality shall be responsible for obtaining the written consent of every owner of the road. The contract for municipal use shall be in writing and explain the terms regarding, among other things, the specific types of uses contemplated and which party is responsible for road maintenance. The commissioner of the department of transportation shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A governing this law's requirements.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Private Roads; Agreements. Amend RSA 231 by inserting after section 81-a the following new section:
231:81-b Private Road Agreements. Legislative bodies of municipalities may enter into agreements with owners of private roads allowing the municipalities to use the road. An agreement shall not obligate the municipality to maintain the road. The municipality shall be responsible for obtaining the written consent of every owner of the road. The contract for municipal use shall be in writing and explain the terms regarding, among other things, the specific types of uses contemplated and which party is responsible for road maintenance. The commissioner of the department of transportation shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A governing this law's requirements.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.