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Gov Ayotte vetoes legislation to raise state park fees for out-of-state residents

Gov Ayotte vetoes legislation to raise state park fees for out-of-state residents

Rhododendrons bloom outside the New Hampshire Statehouse on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Concord, N.H. On Thursday, June 13, the House killed legislation that would have legalized recreational use of marijuana, a step all other New England states have taken. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Holly Ramer


CONCORD N.H.-Gov. Kelly Ayotte has vetoed legislation that would have raised the admission fees charged to out-of-state residents who visit state parks.

The Gov cited the potential harm raising fees could have on tourism.

New Hampshire’s park entry fee has not increased since 2012

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