This bill mandates the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game to maintain a list of states where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been reported in cervids. It also requires that any cervid meat processed outside of New Hampshire must be tested for CWD before being imported into the state. The new legal language inserted into the law includes the establishment of a new section, RSA 207:15-b, which outlines these requirements. Additionally, the bill stipulates penalties for violations, with a fine of $250 for a first offense and a class B misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses.

The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to generate a small increase in state revenue, estimated to be less than $10,000 per year, due to the anticipated rise in citations for violations. The fiscal impact on state and local governments is indeterminable, as it may affect costs related to prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole. The bill's provisions aim to enhance public health and safety by preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease through cervid meat imports.