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2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title L - Water Management and Protection
Title 482-A - Fill and Dredge in Wetlands
Section 482-A:6 - Powers of Department.
Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 482-A:6 (2021)
482-A:6 Powers of Department. –
I. The department may deny the petition or may require the installation of bulkheads, barriers, proper retention or containment structures, or both, to prevent subsequent fill runoff back into waters or other protective measures.
II. To perform its duties under this chapter, it shall be lawful for the department, its agents or employees to enter upon any lands in the state.
III. Whenever it is found that a wetlands is at immediate risk from dredging, filling, or other activity in violation of this chapter, the department may issue an emergency order in writing requiring the immediate cessation of such activity. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply immediately, but may appeal as provided in RSA 482-A:10.
IV. The department may issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter or any condition in a permit issued under this chapter to comply with this chapter, the rule or the permit, and require such remedial measures as may be necessary. Any person to whom such an order is directed may appeal as provided in RSA 482-A:10.
I. The department may deny the petition or may require the installation of bulkheads, barriers, proper retention or containment structures, or both, to prevent subsequent fill runoff back into waters or other protective measures.
II. To perform its duties under this chapter, it shall be lawful for the department, its agents or employees to enter upon any lands in the state.
III. Whenever it is found that a wetlands is at immediate risk from dredging, filling, or other activity in violation of this chapter, the department may issue an emergency order in writing requiring the immediate cessation of such activity. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply immediately, but may appeal as provided in RSA 482-A:10.
IV. The department may issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter or any condition in a permit issued under this chapter to comply with this chapter, the rule or the permit, and require such remedial measures as may be necessary. Any person to whom such an order is directed may appeal as provided in RSA 482-A:10.
Source. 1989, 339:1. 1996, 296:43. 2012, 246:7, eff. June 18, 2012.
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