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RSA 207:59 · Exclusive Authority of the State

207:59 Exclusive Authority of the State. – The state of New Hampshire shall have exclusive authority and jurisdiction over the management, preservation, protection, propagation and taking of wildlife in the state. Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, no ordinance or regulation of a political subdivision may regulate the management, preservation, protection, propagation and taking of wildlife. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting a political subdivision's property rights concerning land owned and controlled by that entity. Source. 1998, 95:1, eff. July 19, 1998. Lead Education Program

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Source. 1998, 95:1, eff. July 19, 1998. Lead Education Program

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  • 1998, 95:1, eff. July 19, 1998. Lead Education Program

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  • 2026 HB609 reference

    bdivision's right to adopt zoning ordinances for the purpose of regulating firearms or knives businesses in the same manner as other businesses or to take any action allowed under RSA 207:59. I-a. To the extent consistent with federal law, the general court of New Hampshire shall have exclusive authority and jurisdiction to make laws and delegate authority to adopt rules, regulations, and policies regardin

  • 2026 HB609-FN reference

    bdivision's right to adopt zoning ordinances for the purpose of regulating firearms or knives businesses in the same manner as other businesses or to take any action allowed under RSA 207:59. I-a. To the extent consistent with federal law, the general court of New Hampshire shall have exclusive authority and jurisdiction to make laws and delegate authority to adopt rules, regulations, and policies regardin

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