This bill amends existing law to allow the New Hampshire fish and game department to utilize funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act specifically for the conservation of threatened and endangered species. The amendment to RSA 212-A:15 introduces a new provision that permits the use of these funds without the prior limitation that they could only be derived from license fees of hunters, fishermen, or trappers. The bill removes the previous restriction that prohibited the use of funds from taxes on the sale of equipment to these groups unless the species in question had been legally hunted, fished, or trapped within the last five years.

The bill aims to enhance the financial resources available for the protection of vulnerable wildlife, thereby promoting biodiversity and conservation efforts in New Hampshire. It is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, allowing for a timely implementation of these new funding provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 212-A:15