New Hampshire § 227-4 - Section 227:4 Control of Public Lands.

Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 227-4 — Section 227:4 Control of Public Lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 227-4. Section 227:4 Control of Public Lands.

To the extent that it may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subdivision the department shall have power to use and control public lands of the state. Forthwith upon the acquisition by the department in the name of the state through purchase, condemnation, or otherwise of any real property or interest or easement therein, such property or rights shall, without further action, and by virtue hereof, be and become dedicated to the uses and purposes of the department.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 227-4 cover?

Section 227-4 ("Section 227:4 Control of Public Lands.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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