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RSA 482-A:1 · Finding of Public Purpose

Title
WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter
482-A · FILL AND DREDGE IN WETLANDS
Status
current
Official source linked
Yes

Official source

482-A:1 Finding of Public Purpose. –
It is found to be for the public good and welfare of this state to protect and preserve its submerged lands under tidal and fresh waters and its wetlands, (both salt water and fresh-water), as herein defined, from despoliation and unregulated alteration, because such despoliation or unregulated alteration will adversely affect the value of such areas as sources of nutrients for finfish, crustacea, shellfish and wildlife of significant value, will damage or destroy habitats and reproduction areas for plants, fish and wildlife of importance, will eliminate, depreciate or obstruct the commerce, recreation and aesthetic enjoyment of the public, will be detrimental to adequate groundwater levels, will adversely affect stream channels and their ability to handle the runoff of waters, will disturb and reduce the natural ability of wetlands to absorb flood waters and silt, thus increasing general flood damage and the silting of open water channels, and will otherwise adversely affect the interests of the general public.
Source. 1989, 339:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.

Source note

Source. 1989, 339:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.

Source history

  • 1989, 339:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990

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