This bill amends existing New Hampshire law to allow funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act to be utilized by the fish and game department specifically for the conservation of threatened and endangered species. It modifies RSA 212-A:15 by removing the restriction on using funds derived from license fees of hunters, fishermen, and trappers, provided that the species in question have been legally hunted, fished, or trapped within the previous 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. This ensures that all funds, including those from donations, are dedicated solely to conservation efforts, educational programs, and related activities. 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