This bill introduces an exemption for certain landowners from the requirement to obtain wetlands permits for specific activities following a natural disaster or flooding event. The exemption applies to the removal of woody debris and blockages from watercourses, culverts, or bridges by the owners of the structures or by the property owner. The conditions for this exemption include that mechanized equipment must not enter the watercourse, sediment disturbance is minimized, and the work does not result in any new permanent impacts to the bed of the watercourse.

The bill amends RSA 482-A:3, IV by inserting a new subparagraph (d) that outlines the conditions of the exemption. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approved date of July 19, 2024, and an effective date of September 17, 2024. There are no deletions mentioned in the provided text of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 482-A:3