New Hampshire § 482-A-6 - Section 482-A:6 Powers of Department.
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§ 482-A-6. Section 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.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 482-A-6 ("Section 482-A:6 Powers of Department.") 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.
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