HB1295 (2020) Compare Changes


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Unchanged Version

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1 Use of Fluoride. Amend RSA 485:14, I to read as follows:

I. No fluoride shall be introduced into a public water system unless and until the municipality or municipalities served by such system have each held a public hearing as to the introduction of fluoride into the public water system, and the registered voters of such municipality or municipalities have approved such action pursuant to RSA 44:16, RSA 31:17-a, RSA 52:23, or RSA 485:14-a. For purposes of this section "municipality" means a municipality that has 100 or more user connections that are served from the public water system.

2 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 31:17-a, relative to referendum on public water supply.

II. RSA 44:16, relative to public water supplies.

III. RSA 52:23, relative to public water in village districts.

IV. RSA 485:14-a, relative to referendum for public water systems serving more than one political subdivision.

V. RSA 485:14-b, relative to a fluoride statement.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.

Changed Version

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1 Use of Fluoride. Amend RSA 485:14, I to read as follows:

I. No fluoride , or any chemical containing fluoride, shall be introduced into a public water system.

2 Repeal. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 31:17-a, relative to referendum on public water supply.

II. RSA 44:16, relative to public water supplies.

III. RSA 52:23, relative to public water in village districts.

IV. RSA 485:14-a, relative to referendum for public water systems serving more than one political subdivision.

V. RSA 485:14-b, relative to a fluoride statement.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.