This bill amends existing New Hampshire law to allow the fish and game department to utilize funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act specifically for the conservation of threatened and endangered species. It modifies RSA 212-A:15 to permit the use of these funds without being restricted to species that have been legally hunted, fished, or trapped within the last five years. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, RSA 206:33-h, which empowers the executive director of the fish and game department to approve donation collection points throughout the state and accept funds from these points without needing prior approval from the governor or council.

Furthermore, the bill amends RSA 206:34-a to include donations collected at the approved donation points as part of the revenue that can be used for conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. The language also emphasizes that all funds received must be dedicated solely to conservation efforts, educational benefits, recreational use, and scientific studies related to the state's fish and wildlife. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 23, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 212-A:15
As Amended by the House: 212-A:15, 206:34-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 212-A:15, 206:34-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 212-A:15, 206:34-a