This bill introduces a new section to the New Hampshire Clean Lakes Program, specifically prohibiting the intentional disposal of yard waste into the surface waters of the state. The new legal language, inserted as RSA 487:25-a, establishes that such actions will be considered a violation, with penalties set at $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second offense, and $750 for any subsequent offenses. The enforcement of this provision will be the responsibility of all peace officers in New Hampshire.

The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to have a fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each fiscal year from 2026 to 2028, as determined by the Legislative Budget Assistant. No deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.