New Hampshire § 482-31 - Section 482:31 Hearing; Permit.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-31 — Section 482:31 Hearing; Permit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 482-31. Section 482:31 Hearing; Permit.
The department shall, after hearing, determine whether it will be of public use and benefit to grant the rights asked for, and in such determination, shall give due consideration to the effect upon scenic and recreational values and upon fish and wildlife and upon the natural flow of the water in the stream below the dam and any hazards to navigation, fishing, bathing and other public uses. The department shall, in all cases, investigate the question whether the cutting clean and removal of all timber and tree growth from all or any part of the flowage area is reasonably required in the public interests, and in such cases as it shall find that such cutting clean and removal of all timber and tree growth from all or any part of the flowage area are so required, such cutting clean and removal of all timber and tree growth shall be a condition to the exercise of such rights. The department shall embody all its findings in its permit.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 482-31
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-31 cover?
Section 482-31 ("Section 482:31 Hearing; Permit.") 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 § 482-31?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-31" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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How does New Hampshire § 482-31 apply to my situation?
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