RSA 483:9 Natural Rivers Protection.
Title: L - WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter: 483 - NEW HAMPSHIRE RIVERS MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
The following protection measures shall apply to a river or segment designated as a natural river:
I. No dam or other structure or improvement that impedes or significantly alters the free-flowing condition or natural character of the river or segment shall be permitted, certified, constructed, or operated in such river or segment.
II. No interbasin transfers of water from a designated natural river or segment shall be permitted.
III. No channel alteration activities shall be permitted. The commissioner may approve channel alterations as follows:
(a) Temporary channel alterations in conjunction with the repair or maintenance of a bridge, road, or riprap which is in place at the time a river or segment is designated; or
(b) Permanent alterations in conju