CHAPTER 132
SB 265 – FINAL VERSION
02/15/12 0709s
9May2012… 1899h
2012 SESSION
06/09
SENATE BILL 265
AN ACT relative to the definition of stormwater.
SPONSORS: Sen. Merrill, Dist 21; Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Sen. Stiles, Dist 24; Rep. Spang, Straf 7
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
This bill amends the definition of “stormwater” in the statute governing stormwater utilities.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/15/12 0709s
9May2012… 1899h
12-2992
06/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve
AN ACT relative to the definition of stormwater.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
132:1 Stormwater Utilities; Definitions. Amend RSA 149-I:6-a, II to read as follows:
II. “Stormwater” means [stormwater runoff from precipitation, snow melt runoff, and street wash waters related to street cleaning or maintenance, infiltration, and drainage] surface runoff and drainage that is generated from precipitation and snowmelt, including any debris, chemicals, sediment, or other substances carried along with the water.
132:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 5, 2012
Effective Date: August 4, 2012