New Hampshire § 485-C:20 Effect on Local Ordinances

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 485-C:20 — Effect on Local Ordinances

New Hampshire § 485-C:20

Title LWATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

Ch. 485-CGROUNDWATER PROTECTION ACT

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 485-C:20 (2026).

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I.Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to preempt the authority of municipalities, under other statutes, to enact local ordinances or regulations affecting groundwater, other than groundwater withdrawals; provided, however, that requirements imposed under this chapter shall be considered as minimum.

II.No regulatory decision made by the department shall abrogate or affect any applicant's obligation to comply with or obtain all applicable and lawful local ordinances, codes, regulations, and approvals not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.

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I. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to preempt the authority of municipalities, under other statutes, to enact local ordinances or regulations affecting groundwater, other than groundwater withdrawals; provided, however, that requirements imposed under this chapter shall be considered as minimum.
II. No regulatory decision made by the department shall abrogate or affect any applicant's obligation to comply with or obtain all applicable and lawful local ordinances, codes, regulations, and approvals not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.