1. (a) The governing body, as defined in RSA 21:48, shall use Form PA-37-A, “Discretionary Preservation Easement Release,” to initiate a release of an easement, pursuant to RSA 79-D:8, if:

   1. (1) The easement agreement has expired;

   2. (2) A release is needed due to:

      1. a. Expiration;
      2. b. Property owner’s personal hardship; or
      3. c. Other, with an explanation; or
   3. (3) The easement agreement no longer meets the test of public benefit.
2. (b) All information on Form PA-37 shall follow the county registry of deeds requirements.

3. (c) Distribution of the release shall be as follows:

   1. (1) The governing body shall retain a copy, forwarding the original to the tax collector; and

   2. (2) The tax collector shall:

      1. a. Send a copy to the taxpayer; and
      2. b. Send the original to the county register of deeds, serving as notice that the discretionary preservation easement agreement has either expired or been released.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Rev 600) #10581, eff 5-1-14; ss by #13916, eff 3-28-24 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Rev 600)