Bill Text: NH SB160 | 2023 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relative to the use of OHRVs on designated trails.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 6-1)
Status: (Passed) 2023-08-09 - Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0217; Effective 10/03/2023 [SB160 Detail]
Download: New_Hampshire-2023-SB160-Amended.html
SB 160-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
8Jun2023... 1519h
2023 SESSION
23-0792
04/08
SENATE BILL 160-FN
AN ACT relative to the use of OHRVs on designated trails.
SPONSORS: Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Rep. Gagne, Hills. 16; Rep. Potucek, Rock. 13
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the operation of OHRVs for recreational purposes on designated trails.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
8Jun2023... 1519h 23-0792
04/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three
AN ACT relative to the use of OHRVs on designated trails.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Paragraph; Off Highway Recreational Vehicles; Operation of All OHRVs. Amend RSA 215-A:6 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:
XII. No OHRV registered in this state or any other jurisdiction for use on a way in this state, except OHRVs registered for purposes under RSA 261:41-a, shall be used recreationally on designated OHRV trails.
2 New Paragraph; Off Highway Recreational Vehicles; Registration. Amend RSA 215-A:21 by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:
XI. No OHRV registered in this state or any other jurisdiction for use on a way in this state, except OHRVs registered for purposes under RSA 261:41-a, shall be used recreationally on designated OHRV trails.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
23-0792
Revised 1/20/23
SB 160-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
FISCAL IMPACT: [ ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ X ] None
METHODOLOGY:
The Fish and Game Department states this bill will have no impact on state, county, or local revenue or expenditures.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Fish and Game Department
