This bill proposes an increase in the annual mooring fee for moorings not located in a congregate mooring field from $25 to $50, with the additional $25 being directed to the newly established Cyanobacteria Mitigation Loan and Grant Fund under RSA 485-A:61. The current law, RSA 270:62, V, will be amended to reflect this change, which also maintains the existing fee of $50 for moorings in a congregate mooring field. The funds collected from these fees are intended to support projects aimed at mitigating or preventing cyanobacteria blooms in water bodies.

The fiscal impact of this bill is projected to generate between $68,750 and $80,000 annually starting in FY 2027, based on an estimated 2,750 to 3,200 moorings that require registration. The Department of Environmental Services anticipates that these funds will be utilized for competitive grants or loans to municipalities and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental protection. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270:62
HB1301 text: 270:62