New Hampshire § 227-J-7 - Section 227-J:7 Alteration of Terrain.
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§ 227-J-7. Section 227-J:7 Alteration of Terrain.
I. Pursuant to RSA 485-A:17, any person proposing to dredge, excavate, place fill, mine, transport forest products, or undertake construction in or on the border of the surface waters of the state, and any person proposing to significantly alter the characteristics of the terrain, in such a manner as to impede the natural runoff or create an unnatural runoff shall comply with the provisions of RSA 485-A. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in penalties under RSA 485-A. II. Permits are obtained by signing the intent to cut form as provided in RSA 485-A:17, III.
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