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RSA 270:60 · Statement of Intent

Title
XXII: NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
Chapter
270 · SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER
Status
current
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270:60 Statement of Intent. –

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I.

The general court finds that:

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(a)

Water is a public resource held in trust by the state and that the state maintains jurisdiction to control the use of public waters for the greatest public benefit; and

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(b)

The public waters are a significant asset which enhance the well-being and lifestyle of the state's citizens, benefit the state's substantial tourist industry and the environment, and are a habitat for many fish and wildlife; and

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(c)

That undue proliferation of moorings is detrimental to the integrity of the state's waters and the public's enjoyment thereof.

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II.

The general court intends to establish through this subdivision a means of regulating the usage of moorings on public waters. Existing moorings may be permitted in their existing locations, provided such moorings comply with the provisions of this subdivision.

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III.

The general court does not intend, by passage of this legislation, to convey to, create for, or recognize any rights of shorefront property owners. Source. 1987, 324:1, eff. May 25, 1987.

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Source note

Source. 1987, 324:1, eff. May 25, 1987.

Source history

  • 1987, 324:1, eff. May 25, 1987

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  • 2026 HB1837 reference

    d RSA 270:18 to read as follows: 270:18 Penalty. I. If any person operates any boat required to be registered under RSA 270-E without registration, or violates any provision of RSA 270, or RSA 270-E, or any rule adopted by the department of safety relating to the equipment or operation of such boats, or does not exhibit, upon request, the certificate of registration of such boat to any duly authorized

  • 2026 HB1837-FN reference · effective 2026-05-28

    d RSA 270:18 to read as follows: 270:18 Penalty. I. If any person operates any boat required to be registered under RSA 270-E without registration, or violates any provision of RSA 270, or RSA 270-E, or any rule adopted by the department of safety relating to the equipment or operation of such boats, or does not exhibit, upon request, the certificate of registration of such boat to any duly authorized

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