Property Ownership
In NH, a property owner who 'dedicates' a road to the town or city is:
ARenting the road to the municipality
BVoluntarily transferring ownership of the road to the public for public use and maintenance✓ Correct
CGranting an easement while retaining ownership
DRequiring payment from the municipality
Explanation
A public dedication is the voluntary transfer of ownership of private land (such as a road) to a governmental entity for public use. Once accepted by the municipality, the dedicated land becomes public property, and the municipality assumes maintenance responsibility.
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