New Hampshire § 249-12 - Section 249:12 To Clear Brush, Etc.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 249-12 — Section 249:12 To Clear Brush, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 249-12. Section 249:12 To Clear Brush, Etc.
Railroads shall have the right, subject to the provisions hereof, to enter upon forest or brush land adjacent to the right of way without liability for trespass for the purpose of clearing brush, grass and inflammable material from such land for a distance of 25 feet from the railroad right of way but shall not remove valuable timber growth without recompense to the owner.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 249-12
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 249-12 cover?
Section 249-12 ("Section 249:12 To Clear Brush, Etc.") 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 § 249-12?
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Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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