HB1397 (2026) Compare Changes


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Unchanged Version

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1 New Paragraph; Property Taxes; Definition Added. Amend RSA 72:29 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph:

VIII. The term "abutter" shall have the same meaning as defined in RSA 672:3.

2 New Paragraph; Forest Conservation and Taxation; Notice of Intent to Cut; Notice to Abutters Required. Amend RSA 79:10 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

III. A municipal official shall notify abutters by verified mail, as defined by RSA 21:53. Abutters shall be afforded a 30-day comment period prior to sign off by the assessing officials. The cost of abutter notification shall be borne by the applicant.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 New Paragraph; Property Taxes; Definition Added. Amend RSA 72:29 by inserting after paragraph VII the following new paragraph:

VIII. The term "abutter" shall have the same meaning as defined in RSA 672:3.

2 New Paragraph; Forest Conservation and Taxation; Notice of Intent to Cut; Notice to Abutters Required. Amend RSA 79:10 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

III. A municipal official shall notify abutters by verified mail, as defined by RSA 21:53. Abutters shall be afforded a 30-day comment period prior to sign off by the assessing officials. The cost of abutter notification shall be borne by the applicant.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.