227-C:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless a contrary meaning shall appear in the context: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources or his designee. II. "Council" means the state historical resources council. III. "Department" means […]
227-C:1-a Findings and Purpose. – I. The general court has determined that the historical, archeological, architectural, engineering, and cultural heritage of New Hampshire is one of the most important environmental assets of the state and that the rapid social and economic development of contemporary society threatens the remaining vestiges of this heritage; therefore, it […]
227-C:10 Avocational Archeological Training and Certification. – The division shall provide a means for training nonprofessional persons in technical archeological skills and shall acknowledge the achievement of those who have reached prescribed levels of proficiency in various aspects of archeology. The individuals shall be encouraged to participate in field investigations authorized by the commissioner […]
227-C:11 Confidentiality of Archeological Site Location Information. – Information which may identify the location of any archeological site on state land, or under state waters, shall be treated with confidentiality so as to protect the resource from unauthorized field investigations and vandalism. Toward this end, state agencies, departments, commissions, institutions and political subdivisions, permittees […]
227-C:12 Exemptions and Limitations. – I. Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision to the contrary, any person who, prior to the effective date of this subdivision, has acquired historic resources from state lands or waters, which include items commonly known as antiques, may continue to possess or market such items as antiques. II. Treasure […]
227-C:12-a Repealed by 2015, 115:2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018. –
227-C:13 Establishment of a State Historical Resources Council. – There is hereby established a state historical resources council which shall be the only state historical resources council. The membership of the council shall consist of the governor, or his designee; the director of historical resources, who shall be nonvoting members; and 9 members of […]
227-C:14 Powers and Duties of the Council. – The council shall have the power and duty to: I. Approve nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. II. Review and recommend the approval of the state survey of historic properties undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. III. Review and approve the […]
227-C:15 Organization. – The council shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman and establish such rules of procedure as it deems necessary. Source. 1985, 345:3.
227-C:16 Expenses. – All members of the council shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the council. Source. 1985, 345:3.
227-C:17 Penalties. – I. Any person who, with the purpose of defrauding anyone or with the knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud to be perpetrated by anyone, makes or alters any object so that it appears to have value because of antiquity, rarity, source or authorship which it does not possess, shall be […]
227-C:18 to 227-C:22 Repealed by 2011, 231:2(6), eff. Dec. 31, 2011. –
227-C:2 State Historic Preservation Office. – The division of historical resources, department of natural and cultural resources established by RSA 12-A:10- l shall also be known as the state historic preservation office. The director, division of historical resources shall also be known as the state historic preservation officer. Source. RSA 227-C:3. 1974, 32:1. 1985, […]
227-C:23 Repealed by 2002, 254:5, I, eff. July 1, 2002. –
227-C:24 Review Process Established; Purpose. – There is hereby established a review process, which shall be administered by the director of the division of historical resources, to insure the protection of designated New Hampshire heritage landmarks. The purpose of the review process is to protect the environmental integrity of designated historic landmarks from events […]
227-C:25 Designation as Heritage Landmark. – As of July 1, 1993, all presently designated National Historic Landmarks owned by the state of New Hampshire are hereby designated New Hampshire heritage landmarks and afforded the protection of this subdivision. Additional sites shall be afforded the protection of this chapter upon nomination as National Historic Landmarks. […]
227-C:26 Protection Against Development Projects. – No publicly funded project having the potential to adversely affect a designated site shall be undertaken without a determination and analysis of the effect upon the integrity of the site. The determination and the analysis shall be conducted under the supervision of the director of the division of […]
227-C:27 Purpose. – Historic barns and agricultural structures symbolize the distinctive New Hampshire values of heritage, hard work, productivity, and stewardship. They are witnesses to the role of agriculture in our state’s image and its economy, and they serve as scenic landmarks for residents and visitors alike. They are among our most highly valued […]
227-C:28 Matching Grants Program Established; Barn Preservation Fund. – I. A program of matching grants to preserve historic barns and agricultural structures in New Hampshire is hereby established. II. There is established a nonlapsing fund in the office of the state treasurer to be known as the barn preservation fund. The division of historical […]
227-C:29 Advisory Committee. – I. For the purpose of soliciting applications, recommending grant awards, and considering any other matter necessary to the administration of this subdivision, an advisory committee to the division of historical resources shall be established, consisting of: (a) The commissioner of natural and cultural resources, or designee. (b) The commissioner of […]