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RSA 3-A

Chapter 3-A: Poet Laureate

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3-A:1 Position Established.

There is hereby established the position of poet laureate for the state. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall appoint the poet laureate. Said person so honored shall be a resident of this state and shall serve for a 5 year term. There shall be no restriction on reappointment.

Source. 1967, 70:1. 1977, 60:1, eff. June 14, 1977.

How it has changed

From the section's source note, newest first.

  • 1977 Laws of 1977, chapter 60
  • 1967 Laws of 1967, chapter 70
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3-A:2 Recommendations.

Prior to the appointment of a poet laureate the board of directors of the Poetry Society of New Hampshire shall submit to the governor and council the name or names of persons whom they deem to be worthy of the honorary position. Upon the expiration of the term of the poet laureate, as provided in RSA 3-A:1, the society shall again submit to the governor and council a name or names for a successor.

Source. 1967, 70:1. 1977, 60:2, eff. June 14, 1977.

How it has changed

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  • 1977 Laws of 1977, chapter 60
  • 1967 Laws of 1967, chapter 70
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3-A:3 No Compensation.

The position thus established shall be an honorary one and the poet laureate shall not be entitled to compensation.

Source. 1967, 70:1, eff. June 19, 1967.

How it has changed

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  • 1967 Laws of 1967, chapter 70