A law exempting “private driving instruction and exhibition facilities” from town regulatory authority over race tracks pursuant to RSA 31:41-a became effective Tuesday May 4th.
NEWS
Gallus and Kenney Defend Law That Killed Tamworth Ordinance
Sen. John Gallus is standing behind a bill that if left unchallenged will exempt a developer of a proposed racetrack in Tamworth from an ordinance recently passed to regulate it.
Kenney Says SB 458 Was Needed to Clear Up Confusion
While it has yet to withstand legal scrutiny, a senate bill signed into law two months ago appears to have exempted the controversial private race track proposed for Route 25 from an ordinance the town adopted to regulate it during its annual Town Meeting.
State Representative Merrow Comments On Passage of SB 458
I am strongly opposed to this bill and the way in which it went through as it takes power away from local authorities regarding what goes on in their communities.
State Enacts Law Eliminating Local Control Over CMI-Style Racetracks
A law signed by Governor Craig Benson has created a new class of racetracks that are virtually exempt from local regulation.