nh-2026-170: Seining Restriction
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Summary
Readopt
The agency’s own summary, as published.
The rule, in full
487 words as published, September 03, 2026. View the original →
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 RulemakingNoticeForm Notice Number: 2026-170 Rule Number: Fis 602.05
1. Agency: Fish and Game Department
Agency Address: Fish and Game Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301
6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including
whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The Fish and Game Department is proposing to readopt Fis 602.05, entitled "Seining Restriction," without amendment in order to prevent expiration. This proposal does not implement a statute for the first time. Fis 602.05 is set to expire 9-30-26 but is subject to extension pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: New Hampshire citizens benefit from having clear regulations with respect to seining and the minimization of user conflicts within New Hampshire jurisdictional waters during times and in locations of fisheries overlap. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/26/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule(s) State Statute (RSA) Federal Statute Federal Regulation Fis 602.05 RSA 211:62, I, II
7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate
persons with disabilities: Name: Melissa Nemeth Title: Legal and Legislative Liaison Address: 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone Number: (603) 271-1138 FAX Number: (603) 271-1138 Email: Melissa.M.Nemeth@wildlife.nh.gov
8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in
the electronic format specified: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 _ Fax X Email comments@wildlife.nh.gov _ Other
9. Public hearing scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM Place: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Region 3 225 Main Street Durham, NH 03824 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):
FIS #: 26:174, dated: Thursday, August 20, 2026
1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):
There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.
2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:
No federal mandate, no impact on state funds. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/26/2026
C. To independently owned businesses:
None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: This proposal does not mandate any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures by the political subdivisions, and therefore does not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the New Hampshire Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 08/26/2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · September 03, 2026
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