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RSA 485-A:1 · Declaration of Purpose

Title
WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter
485-A · WATER POLLUTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL
Status
current
Official source linked
Yes

Official source

485-A:1 Declaration of Purpose. –
The purpose of this chapter is to protect water supplies, to prevent pollution in the surface and groundwaters of the state and to prevent nuisances and potential health hazards. In exercising any and all powers conferred upon the department of environmental services under this chapter, the department shall be governed solely by criteria relevant to the declaration of purpose set forth in this section.
Source. 1989, 339:1. 1996, 228:106, 108, eff. July 1, 1996.

Source note

Source. 1989, 339:1. 1996, 228:106, 108, eff. July 1, 1996.

Source history

  • 1989, 339:1
  • 1996, 228:106, 108, eff. July 1, 1996

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