1. (a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the wildlife division chief on a bear damage claim may request the commencement of an adjudicative proceeding within 30 days of receipt of written notice of the action taken, by letter addressed to:

   NH Fish and Game Department

   Wildlife Division

   Claim for Bear Damage

   11 Hazen Drive

   Concord, NH 03301

2. (b) The person requesting the adjudicative proceeding shall provide the following information:

   1. (1) The name of the claimant aggrieved by the decision;
   2. (2) A concise description of the reason or reasons why the decision is believed to be in error;
   3. (3) A current residential address; and
   4. (4) A current telephone number and email address, if available.

3. (c) Persons who fail to file a letter requesting the commencement of an adjudicative proceeding within the 30-day time period shall be deemed to have waived their right to a hearing unless, upon petition, the executive director finds that the period to file should be extended as a result of:

   1. (1) A showing that the person did not in fact receive the notice of the recommendation and notice of right to request the commencement of an adjudicative proceeding sent pursuant to Fis 304.11; or
   2. (2) A showing of excusable neglect resulting from extended travel, a health problem, or other condition that resulted in the person not receiving actual notice of the decision prior to the expiration of the appeal period.

Source. #13441, eff 8-29-22