New Hampshire § 487-1 - Section 487:1 Definitions.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 487-1 — Section 487:1 Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 487-1. Section 487:1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter: I. "Boats" means any vessel or watercraft whether moved by oars, paddles, sails or other power mechanism, inboard or outboard, or any other vessel or structure floating upon the water whether or not capable of self locomotion, including but not limited to house boats, barges and similar floating objects. I-a. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental services. II. "Department" means the department of environmental services. III. "Graywater" means galley, bath, and shower water. IV. "Marine toilet" means any toilet on or within any boat as that term is defined herein. V. "Sewage" means human body wastes and graywater, plus wastes from toilets, sinks, showers, and other receptacles intended to receive or retain body wastes or graywater. VI. "Waters of this state" means waters classified, or unclassified, as defined in RSA 485-A.
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 487-1 cover?
Section 487-1 ("Section 487:1 Definitions.") 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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