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title: "RSA 3-D Artist Laureate"
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# RSA 3-D Artist Laureate

## 3-D:1 Position Established. {#sec_3-D-1}

There is hereby established the position of artist laureate for the state. The governor, with the advice and consent of the executive council, shall appoint the artist laureate. The person so honored shall be a resident of this state and shall serve for a 2-year term. There shall be no restriction on reappointment.
Source. 1997, 86:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997.

## 3-D:2 Recommendations. {#sec_3-D-2}

Prior to the appointment of an artist laureate, the New Hampshire council on the arts shall submit to the governor and the executive council the names of persons whom they deem to be worthy of the honorary position. Upon the expiration of the term of the artist laureate, as provided in RSA 3-D:1, the council shall again submit to the governor and the executive council a name or names for a successor.
Source. 1997, 86:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997.

## 3-D:3 No Compensation. {#sec_3-D-3}

The position thus established shall be an honorary one and the artist laureate shall not be entitled to compensation.
Source. 1997, 86:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1997.