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RSA 231:40 · Petition

231:40 Petition. – Upon petition, when it becomes necessary for the convenient removal of lumber, wood or other material, to pass through the lands of a person other than the owner of the land from which such lumber, wood or other material is to be removed, the selectmen of the town within which said lands are situated, in their discretion, may lay out a right-of-way through the land of any person for the purposes aforesaid, and, upon notice to and hearing of the owner of the lands, shall determine the necessity for and assess the damages occasioned by the laying out of such right-of-way, and such damages shall be paid by the person applying for such right-of-way before the same shall be open for use. Any person aggrieved by the action hereunder of the selectmen shall have the same right of appeal as provided by this chapter. Source. RSA 234-A:1. 1963, 274:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.

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Source. RSA 234-A:1. 1963, 274:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.

Source history

  • 1963, 274:2
  • 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981
  • RSA 234-A:1

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