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New Hampshire Statutes

§ 211:71 — Contamination of Waters; Liability

New Hampshire § 211:71
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Title XVIIIFISH AND GAME
Ch. 211FISH, SHELLFISH, LOBSTERS AND CRABS
SubdivisionDamage to Fish, Other Aquatic Life, Wildlife or Their Habitat

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Bluebook
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 211:71 (2026).

Text

Whoever unlawfully discharges contaminants into the inland or coastal waters of the state shall be liable to the state for any damage to the fish, other aquatic life and wildlife or their habitat in said waters caused by such contamination.

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Legislative History

1971, 184:1, eff. Aug. 10, 1971.

Nearby Sections

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§ 211:1
Violation of Rules and Regulations
§ 211:1-a
Fin Fish
§ 211:10
Drawing Water
§ 211:11
Notice
§ 211:12
Exception
§ 211:13
Prohibited Devices
§ 211:13-a
Repealed by 1967, 12:1, eff. Dec. 31, 1967
§ 211:13-b
Lead Fishing Sinkers and Jigs; Use Prohibited
§ 211:14
Selling Fry
§ 211:15
Fertilizer
§ 211:15-a
to 211:15-d Repealed by 1967, 12:1, eff. Dec. 31, 1967
§ 211:16
Bait Prohibited
§ 211:16-a
Repealed by 1973, 32:1, eff. May 14, 1973
§ 211:16-b
Fishing Tournaments
§ 211:17
Penalties
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