The bill aims to standardize the penalties for operating an Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) or a snowmobile while having a suspended driver's license. It introduces new subparagraphs to the existing laws that govern the operation of OHRVs and snowmobiles, specifically addressing the fines associated with violations by individuals with prior convictions for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

The bill amends RSA 215-A:29, XIX for OHRVs and RSA 215-C:49, XXI for snowmobiles by adding two new subparagraphs to each section. Subparagraph (c) states that a person with one or more prior convictions for driving after revocation or suspension within the past 7 years will be guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction. Subparagraph (d) establishes that, except as provided in subparagraphs (b) and (c), any person who violates these sections shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined a minimum of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second or subsequent offense. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 215-A:29, 215-C:49
Version adopted by both bodies: 215-A:29, 215-C:49
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 215-A:29, 215-C:49