This bill amends RSA 206:26-bb to change the procedure for suspension or revocation of a driver's license for nonpayment of search and rescue recovery expenses. It requires the Department of Fish and Game to certify to the director of motor vehicles a person's nonpayment and request suspension of their driver's license or denial of issuance or renewal of their license. The department must provide notice to the person and inform them of their right to contest the certification through administrative review and appeal. The bill also amends RSA 263:56-a to allow the director of motor vehicles to suspend or revoke a person's driver's license or driving privileges for nonpayment of search and rescue expenses.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable. The Department of Safety will incur one-time expenditures of approximately $16,000 in FY 2023 to make the necessary changes to the DMV VISION system and develop the process to support and manage these suspensions. The impact on state revenue is also indeterminable as it is unclear how many people would have their license suspended long enough to require the restoration fee of $100. The Fish and Game Department states that this bill will have no impact on its budget, and it is unclear how it will affect search and rescue expense recovery efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 206:26-bb, 263:56-a