New Hampshire Statutes
§ 12-B:1 — Purpose and Definition
New Hampshire § 12-B:1
This text of New Hampshire § 12-B:1 (Purpose and Definition) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering New Hampshire primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Bluebook
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-B:1 (2026).
Text
The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide, upon request, to the municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state and to non-governmental organizations, assistance in the development of wholesome and adequate recreation, and recreation, for the purpose of this chapter, is defined to mean those activities and interests which provide a diversification of occupation and which aid in promoting worthy use of leisure time, pursuit of happiness, satisfaction, recreative enjoyment, fullness of life, relaxation, instruction and education, physical and mental health, and cultural developments and experiences of a leisure-time nature.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Legislative History
1965, 259:1, eff. July 1, 1965.
Nearby Sections
5
§ 12-B:1
Purpose and Definition§ 12-B:2
Director of Community Recreation§ 12-B:3
Duties§ 12-B:4
Highway Bicycle Paths or Trails§ 12-B:5
Path or Trail MapCite This Page — Counsel Stack
Bluebook (online)
New Hampshire § 12-B:1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nh/12-B/12-B%3A1.