HB1530

Requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1530 mandates notification to abutters and public review before disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.

New Hampshire HB1530 requires landowners to notify local governing bodies, conservation commissions, and abutters 30 days before removing beaver dams or lowering water levels in shared beaver impoundments. Public informational meetings must be held at least 15 days prior to any action, with notices published in local newspapers or on municipal websites. These requirements do not apply in immediate threats to life or property. The bill also outlines procedures for handling beaver carcasses and provides definitions for key terms like "beaver impoundment" and "flow device.

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Calendar

Jan 28

10:00 AM

Resources, Recreation and Development Executive Session

Jan 14

3:15 PM

Resources, Recreation and Development Public Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 189-156 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 47

Feb 3

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 17

Feb 3

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0172h