New Hampshire Statutes
§ 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.
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Legislative History
1989, 339:1. 1996, 228:106, 108, eff. July 1, 1996.
Nearby Sections
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§ 485-A:1
Declaration of Purpose§ 485-A:10
Reclassification Procedure§ 485-A:11
Public Waters Classified§ 485-A:12
Enforcement of Classification§ 485-A:13
Water Discharge Permits§ 485-A:13-a
Groundwater Permit Fee§ 485-A:14
Prohibited Acts§ 485-A:15
§ 485-A:15§ 485-A:16
Emergency§ 485-A:17
Terrain Alteration§ 485-A:18
Investigation and Inspection; Records§ 485-A:19
Review of Orders§ 485-A:2
Definitions§ 485-A:20
Summons; Oath§ 485-A:21
Witnesses; Perjury