N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 905.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Fis 905.03 - Authorization for Memorials

(a) No memorial shall be authorized in honor of a person unless at least 2 years have elapsed since the death of the person to be commemorated.

(b) The executive director shall authorize a memorial when:

(1) There is a compelling justification for the recognition; and

(2) The proposed memorial is consistent with the department's mission of conserving, managing and protecting fish, wildlife, and marine resources and habitats, informing and educating the public about these resources, and providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources.

(c) A person seeking to install a memorial on property owned or controlled by the department shall submit a request in writing to the executive director, providing the following information:

(1) The name of the person making the request, together with address and contact information;

(2) A description of the proposed memorial, including size, material, and inscription;

(3) A plan showing the memorial's proposed location; and

(4) Justification for the memorial, including:

a. How the memorial is consistent with the department's mission;

b. The association between the land area or facility and the person, group, or event to be commemorated; and

c. How the memorial enhances the public's appreciation of the land, facility or natural resources.

(f) The executive director shall apply the following factors in making the determination whether to authorize the installation of a memorial:

(1) The association of state-wide importance between the land area or facility and the person, group or event to be commemorated;

(2) Whether the location and design of the memorial avoids significant disturbance of natural features of the site;

(3) Whether the memorial will be constructed of materials suitable for, and consistent with the local environment;

(4) Whether the memorial will interfere with open space and existing public use; and

(5) Whether the memorial design is aesthetically appropriate to the site.

(g) The person requesting the memorial shall be responsible for the cost of procuring and installing the memorial.

N.H. Admin. Code § Fis 905.03

Derived From Volume XXXVII Number 10, Filed March 9, 2017, Proposed by #12118, Effective 2/24/2017, Expires 2/24/2027.