HB1141

Relative to permitting and fee authority for mining and prospecting.

Complete·7/16/26

New Hampshire HB1141 revises mining and prospecting regulations, including permit fees, definitions, and exemption criteria.

New Hampshire HB1141 amends existing laws to update regulations on mining and prospecting activities. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "dimension stone," "mining," and "prospect." It also establishes a fee structure for permit applications and amendments, with varying rates based on the size of the project. The bill exempts certain mining activities from its provisions, including those in existence before August 24, 1979, and the crushing of rock for construction aggregate.

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Calendar

Apr 21

9:10 AM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 11

1:30 PM

Resources, Recreation and Development Executive Session

History

Jul 16

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 292; eff. I. Sec 9-12 eff 7/10/2028 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15