New Hampshire § 146-A-1 - Section 146-A:1 Declaration of Purpose.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 146-A-1 — Section 146-A:1 Declaration of Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 146-A-1. Section 146-A:1 Declaration of Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to cope with the problem of pollution from the spillage or discharge of oil, recognizing the damage resulting to vegetation, marine, animal and bird life from such pollution. It is the intent of this chapter to provide procedures that will expedite the cleanup of oil spillage, mitigate the adverse effects of oil discharges, encourage preventive measures, and provide financial assistance to victims of such discharges and to encourage private organizations to assist in these efforts.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 146-A-1 ("Section 146-A:1 Declaration of Purpose.") 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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