RSA 487:16 Definitions.
Title: L - WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter: 487 - CONTROL OF MARINE POLLUTION AND AQUATIC GROWTH
In this subdivision:
I. "Department" means the department of environmental services.
I-a. "Exotic aquatic species of wildlife" means wildlife, as defined in RSA 207:1, XXXV, that:
(a) Depend on a freshwater aquatic environment; and
(b) Are not naturally occurring in New Hampshire or have not become established in New Hampshire as a result of an intentional introduction program by a state agency.
II. The term "exotic aquatic weeds" includes only those species of vascular aquatic plants which were not part of New Hampshire's native aquatic flora before 1950. Cabomba caroliniana and Myriophyllum heterophyllum are examples of exotic aquatic weeds.
III. "Federal program" means the federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C.A. 1324, the federal clean