This bill amends existing law to allow the division of historic resources to utilize moose plate funds specifically for the administration and funding of grants aimed at preserving significant publicly-owned historic properties. The bill stipulates that these properties must be at least 50 years old and either listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The new legal language inserted into the current law is "administration and funding of grants for", which clarifies the intended use of the moose plate funds. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for its effective date, stating that it will take effect 60 days after its passage. There are no deletions from the current law noted in the text provided. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance the preservation of historic properties by providing necessary financial support through the moose plate funds.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 261:97-c
HB663 text: 261:97-c