NH HB1752

Establishes a new timber chain of custody system requiring scale slips to include delivery company name, landowner or representative name, and lot number and address for all commercial timber transactions

Requires landowners or designated agents to file notice of intent to cut with both the municipality and Division of Forests and Lands before any commercial timber harvest, with all parties (landowner, agent, forester, harvester) signing the notification

Mandates that clearcuts exceeding 75 contiguous acres submit a harvest plan prepared by a licensed forester, with potential field review required by the Division of Forests and Lands

Creates exemptions for hazard tree removal, right-of-way clearance, and lot preparation under 2 acres, as well as timber harvested solely for landowner's personal use

Estimated state expenditure increase of $130,000-$200,000 in FY 2027 and $250,000-$500,000 annually in FY 2028-2029, with effective date of January 1, 2027