New Hampshire § 482-81 - Section 482:81 Procedure When Use Unlawful.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-81 — Section 482:81 Procedure When Use Unlawful., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 482-81. Section 482:81 Procedure When Use Unlawful.
If, upon complaint of not less than 10 owners of property on any inland public water in the state, the department determines that a hearing is required, notice shall be provided to the owner of the outlet of such water. If personal service is impractical in the opinion of the department, notice may be by publication, and such other notice, by publication or otherwise, as the department may order. If after notice and a hearing, the department determines that the management and control of any such outlet or the connected instrumentalities is unlawful and contrary to the public interest, it shall report its findings to the attorney general. Upon receipt of such findings, the attorney general in the name of the state may institute appropriate proceedings in equity in the superior court, and the court shall make such orders as may be necessary to protect the rights of the parties.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 482-81
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-81 cover?
Section 482-81 ("Section 482:81 Procedure When Use Unlawful.") 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 § 482-81?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 482-81" (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 § 482-81 apply to my situation?
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