Section 207:23-a Damage by Bears or Mountain Lions. - New Hampshire Statutes

A person who suffers loss or damage to livestock, bees, orchards or growing crops, by bear or mountain lion, shall, if he claims damage therefor, notify the executive director of fish and game in writing of such damage. The executive director or his agent shall investigate such claim within 30 days from the receipt by him of notice of such damage, and within one year determine whether such damage was caused by bear or mountain lion, and appraise the amount to be paid. The executive director, immediately upon making any appraisal of damage thereof, shall present his certificate of the amount of appraisal to the governor, who is authorized to draw his warrant upon any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated in payment therefor.

Source. 1895, 121:2. PL 150:1. RL 180:1. 1955, 324:4. RSA 470:1. RSA 207:23-a. 1967, 81:2, eff. June 26, 1967; 189:1, eff. Aug. 8, 1967.