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Misc New Hampshire

It is illegal to collect seaweed at night.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Historically, seaweed was a highly prized fertilizer for coastal farmers in New Hampshire. To prevent thieves from sneaking onto beaches under the cover of darkness and stealing this valuable agricultural commodity, a law was passed forbidding the gathering of seaweed from the shore between daylight and daylight.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: RSA 207:38
Where to look:

New Hampshire Fish and Game Laws

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