The bill amends current law regarding the operation of off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs) by eliminating the requirement for petitioners to cover the costs of verified mail notifications to property abutters when seeking OHRV use. Additionally, it expands the list of counties where OHRV operations on designated highways are permitted to include Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Sullivan counties. The changes are reflected in the amendments to RSA 215-A:6, IX(a) and RSA 215-A:10, IV(a), where the specific counties are updated and the mail notification requirement is removed.

The bill aims to facilitate the use of OHRVs on more highways while reducing the financial burden on petitioners. The fiscal impact is expected to be indeterminable, as the costs associated with additional signage and potential municipal expenses related to the notification process are not clearly defined. The New Hampshire Municipal Association anticipates that the costs for municipalities could be less than $10,000 per year, but the overall financial implications remain uncertain. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 215-A:6, 215-A:10