It is the intent of the general court that a comprehensive state park system shall be developed, operated, and maintained to achieve the following purposes in order of the following priority:
I. To protect and preserve unusual scenic, scientific, historical, recreational, and natural areas within the state.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 216-A:1

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4

II. To continually provide such additional park areas and facilities as may be necessary to meet the recreational needs of the citizens of all regions of the state.
III. To make these areas accessible to the public for recreational, education, scientific, and other uses consistent with their protection and preservation.
IV. To encourage and support tourism and related economic activity within the state.