N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 909.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 909.03 - Definitions

For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) "Camp staff" means the owner and operator of a youth skill camp and any employee, volunteer, or other individual employed or otherwise associated with the youth skill camp, whether for pay or not, to interact directly with youths in a setting where a single staff member might be left alone with any child or children;

(b) "Child" mean an individual under 18 years of age;

(c) "Background check policy" means the policy required by RSA 485-A:24, II(a) relative to background checks for all camp staff who might be left alone with any child or children;

(d) "Minor" means an individual under 18 years of age;

(e) "Program" as used in the definition of "youth skill camp" means a specific curriculum that:

(1) Has been developed by individuals knowledgeable and experienced in the field to impart a specific skill over a period of 3 or more consecutive days; and

(2) Is taught by at least one instructor who is knowledgeable and experienced in the skill being imparted;

(f) "State of residence" means a state in which an individual who is subject to the background check required by RSA 485-A:24, II currently lives or has lived, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, after attaining the age of 18 years;

(g) "Validated database" means a database that includes:

(1) Felonies and misdemeanors in each state other than New Hampshire; and

(2) Felonies in New Hampshire;

(h) "Youth" means a minor who attends a youth skill camp;

(i) "Youth skill camp (YSC)" means "youth skill camp" as defined in RSA 485-A:23, II, as reprinted in Appendix B, that is not also a recreation camp as defined in RSA 485-A:23, I;

(j) "YSC operator" means the person that has primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of a YSC. The YSC operator might also be the YSC owner; and

(k) "YSC owner" means the person that owns and is ultimately responsible for the operation and management of a YSC. The YSC owner might also be the YSC operator.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 909.03

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 50, Filed December 11, 2014, Proposed by #10738, Effective 12/2/2014, Expires12/2/2024.

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 37, Filed September 14, 2017, Proposed by #12364, Effective 9/1/2017, Expires 9/1/2027.