This bill amends existing laws to exempt certain agricultural practices from municipal noise regulations by removing the concept of "quiet hours." Specifically, it modifies RSA 31:39, I(n) and RSA 47:17, XX to state that no ordinances or bylaws aimed at regulating noise from farming activities, as defined in RSA 21:34-a, will be enforceable within towns or cities. The bill clarifies that this exemption does not extend to agritourism activities, which are also defined in RSA 21:34-a, II(b)(5).

The key changes in the bill include the deletion of the term "quiet hours" from the relevant statutes, thereby allowing agricultural operations to proceed without the constraints of noise regulations typically imposed during designated quiet times. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approval date of June 2, 2025, and an effective date of August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31:39, 47:17
Version adopted by both bodies: 31:39, 47:17
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 31:39, 47:17