Bill > SB594

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire law regarding the use of heating or agitating devices in public waters, specifically focusing on devices that prevent natural ice formation. The bill restricts the placement of such devices, allowing them only when necessary to protect legally existing permanent shoreline structures from ice damage. It requires that any such device be accompanied by warning signs reading "DANGER, THIN ICE" which must be readable from 200 feet away (increased from the previous 150 feet), visible from all directions, and equipped with reflectors in a unique color pattern established by the Department of Safety. The bill maintains that law enforcement agencies from the Department of Safety and Department of Fish and Game can enforce these regulations. The new provisions aim to enhance public safety by limiting the use of ice-preventing devices and ensuring clear warning signs are in place. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it may have some potential impact on judicial and correctional systems, the fiscal note indicates no direct revenue or appropriation changes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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