Moose Plate Program Overview

The idea of the Conservation License Plate started with fourth grade students at the Holderness Central School in 1993. In 1998, the New Hampshire General Court passed legislation creating the Conservation License Plate Program to supplement existing state conservation and cultural heritage funding.

All funds raised through the purchase of Conservation License Plates are used for the promotion, protection and investment in New Hampshire's natural, cultural and historic resources.

The Conservation License Plate program supports the protection of critical resources in New Hampshire, including scenic lands, historic sites and artifacts, and plants and wildlife. Revenues from the sale of Conservation License Plates are distributed to designated state agencies for the purpose of:

• Preserving and/or purchasing significant, publicly owned historic properties, works of art, artifacts and archaeological sites
  
• Researching and managing non-game wildlife species and native plant species, and educating the public about these species
  
• Providing grants to counties, municipalities and non-profits for resource conservation projects
  
• Expanding roadside wildflower and lilac plantings
  
• Administering the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP)
  
  

The New Hampshire Conservation Number Plate Advisory Committee, a committee of legislators and staff from state agencies, oversees the design of the plate and the distribution of the plate's revenues. The Committee reports annually to the General Court, summarizing the number of plates issued, revenues collected, and program accomplishments.

Associated legislation:
RSA 261:97-a
RSA 261:97-b
RSA 261:97-c
RSA 261:97-d
RSA 261:97-e
RSA 261:97-f