New Hampshire § 1-16 - Section 1:16 Ownership.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 1-16 — Section 1:16 Ownership., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-16. Section 1:16 Ownership.
The ownership of the waters and submerged lands enumerated in or described in RSA 1:14 and 15 shall be in this state. The department of natural and cultural resources and the fish and game department, in cooperation with other interested agencies and departments of the state and with the approval of the governor and council, shall be authorized to issue rules and regulations for the purpose of protecting fishing rights, marine life, mining and mineral rights and oil and gas rights of the state and to control pollution in the seaward territory of the state as defined in RSA 1:14, II and III.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 1-16
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 1-16 cover?
Section 1-16 ("Section 1:16 Ownership.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 1-16?
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