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 introduces a new section, RSA 207:15-b, which requires that any cervid meat processed outside of New Hampshire must be tested for CWD before being imported into the state. The bill specifies that individuals who take cervids from states on the list and have the meat processed out of state must ensure it is tested prior to bringing it into New Hampshire. Violations of this requirement will incur penalties, with a $250 fine for the 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 judicial and correctional systems due to the introduction of new penalties. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the monitoring and control of chronic wasting disease in cervids within New Hampshire.