206:33-c Agreements with Nonprofit Partners. –
I. The commission, in consultation with the executive director, may designate one or more nonprofit foundations as an official nonprofit partner of the department for the purpose of accepting gifts, grants, bequests, and donations to further department goals.
II. An official nonprofit partner shall be a nonpolitical legal entity that:
(a) Is incorporated under the laws of this state;
(b) Has been granted an exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and
(c) Works with the department to further department goals.
III. The executive director shall have the power and authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the fish and game department with an official nonprofit partner. Any such agreement shall be subject to review and approval by the attorney general.
IV. The executive director is authorized to assign staff, use department facilities, and pay necessary and reasonable expenses associated with executing and implementing agreements and facilitating a successful partnership between the department and an official nonprofit partner.
V. Any moneys received pursuant to this section shall be accounted for and expended in accordance with RSA 206:33.