RSA 146-A:12 Emergency Proclamation; Governor's Powers.

Whenever any disaster or catastrophe exists or appears imminent arising from the discharge of oil, petroleum products or their by-products, the governor shall by proclamation declare the fact and that an emergency exists in any or all sections of the state. If the governor is temporarily absent from the state or is otherwise unavailable, the next person in the state who would act as governor if the office of governor were vacant shall, by proclamation, declare the fact and that an emergency exists in any or all sections of the state. A copy of such proclamation shall be filed with the secretary of state. The governor shall have general direction and control of the department of environmental services and shall be responsible for carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
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