RSA 472:6 becomes effective July 18, 1997. It clarifies a municipality's authority of driveways and other connections to public streets and highways. Private driveway connections, including structures such as culverts, remain the responsibility of the landowner. If any driveway connection threatens the integrity of the highway due to plugged cluverts, erosion, etc., the planning board or designee can order the owner to repair it. If the owner fails to repair, the municipality can do the reapir and charge the cost of the repair to the owner. If also clarifies local driveway regulations, or driveway permits issued under RSA 236:13, contain language governing the breach or removal of stone wall, then an owner acting under that permit will not be in violation of RSA 462:6, which otherwise prohibits destruction of stone walls.
NHMA Legislative Bulletin, #23, 1997
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