SB596 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Smoking in State Parks. Amend RSA 155 by inserting after section 78 the following new subdivision:

Smoking in State Parks

155:78-a Smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

I. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, including any regulation adopted pursuant to RSA 12-A:2-c, II(a), smoking, as defined by RSA 155:65, XV, shall be prohibited within Hampton Beach state park.

II. The department of natural and cultural resources shall develop and post signage in Hampton Beach state park informing the public of this prohibition.

III. Any authorized official may enforce this prohibition through directing the offending individual to comply with the prohibition. No monetary fine shall be levied.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Smoking in State Parks. Amend RSA 155 by inserting after section 78 the following new subdivision:

Smoking in State Parks

155:78-a Smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

I. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, including any regulation adopted pursuant to RSA 12-A:2-c, II(a), smoking, as defined by RSA 155:65, XV, shall be prohibited within Hampton Beach state park.

II. The department of natural and cultural resources shall develop and post signage in Hampton Beach state park informing the public of this prohibition.

III. Any authorized official may enforce this prohibition through directing the offending individual to comply with the prohibition. No monetary fine shall be levied.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.