This bill amends the requirements for obtaining building or occupancy permits for properties adjacent to class VI roadways. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts RSA 674:41, I(c) to allow construction on such lots under certain conditions. The new legal language stipulates that applicants must sign a liability waiver acknowledging that the municipality will not maintain the highway or provide services to any lot accessible by it, and that the municipality will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from a lack of services. Additionally, the applicant must provide evidence that this waiver has been recorded in the county register of deeds and demonstrate that the lot and any buildings on it are insurable before a building permit can be issued.

The bill effectively removes the previous restrictions that may have prevented construction on lots adjacent to class VI roads, thereby facilitating development in these areas under the outlined conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, following its approval on July 15, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:41