(a) Applicants seeking waivers of specific GIA rules in this chapter shall submit a written request for waiver to the bureau chief which includes the following:

1. (1) Specific reference to the rule for which a waiver is being sought;
2. (2) Full explanation of why a waiver is necessary, including the justification for extenuating circumstances or hardships;
3. (3) Full explanation of alternatives proposed by the applicant, which shall be equally protective of the enhancement and safety of public use of OHRV and snowmobile trails or provide a reasonable explanation why the applicable rule should be waived.

(b) The bureau chief shall approve a request for waiver if the waiver request:

1. (1) Meets the objective or intent of the rule;
2. (2) Does not have the potential to negatively impact the safety of the public use of OHRV and snowmobile trails;
3. (3) Does not have the potential to negatively impact the recreational experience of the public use of OHRV and snowmobile trails; and
4. (4) Does not negatively affect the quality of OHRV and snowmobile trails.

(e) Waivers shall not be transferable.

Source. #14293, eff 6-25-25, EXPIRES: 6-25-35

REVISION NOTE:

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Ncr) was established under RSA 12-A:1 and the Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) abolished, pursuant to 2017, 156:15, effective 7-1-17. Some of the existing rules under DRED, identified by the prefix Res, were transferred to the prefix Ncr.

All filings prior to Document #14288, effective 6-25-25 can be found in the filing history for the Res 8500 rules.