HB426 (2022) Detail

Relative to shoreland septic systems.


HB 426  - AS INTRODUCED

 

 

2021 SESSION

21-0556

08/10

 

HOUSE BILL 426

 

AN ACT relative to shoreland septic systems.

 

SPONSORS: Rep. Spang, Straf. 6; Sen. Watters, Dist 4

 

COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development

 

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ANALYSIS

 

This bill requires an assessment study for certain septic systems prior to the sale of certain developed waterfront properties.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

21-0556

08/10

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One

 

AN ACT relative to shoreland septic systems.

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  Definitions; Developed Waterfront.  Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 485-A:2, I to read as follows:

I. "Developed waterfront" property means any parcel of land upon which stands a structure suitable for either seasonal or year-round human occupancy, where such parcel of land is contiguous to or within [200] 250 feet of the reference line, as defined in RSA 483-B:4, XVII, of:

2  Waterfront Property Sale; Site Assessment Study.  Amend RSA 485-A:39, V to read as follows:

V. The site assessment study shall consist of [3] 4 sections:

(a) Section A shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the seller and the seller's agent and the location and a brief description of the property, including the tax map reference and lot number.

(b) Section B shall include the lot size, slope, loading (based on the number of bedrooms in the structure), water source, soil type, and estimated seasonal high water table information from U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service maps. A space shall be included on the form for the permitted designer to write his assessment of the site for the current use of the system, based upon the criteria and information required in this subparagraph.

(c) Section C shall include information about the present septic disposal system, if available. If the installed system was approved by the department, a copy of the approval form, approval number and plan shall be attached to the site assessment study. If the installed system is not approved by the department or the department’s approval is older than 20 years, Section D shall be completed.

(d) Section D shall include a detailed septic disposal system evaluation performed by either a New Hampshire permitted septic system designer or New Hampshire licensed septic system evaluator that indicates whether the septic disposal system is in compliance with current department requirements. Copies of site assessment forms that include Section D shall be submitted to the local health official and the department.

3  New Paragraph; Submission and Approval of Plans and Specifications.  Amend RSA 485-A:29 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph:

IV. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify the authority conferred upon local governments under RSA 674:21 to require more stringent standards for developed waterfront property than required by department administrative rules or RSA 485-A.

4  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Links


Date Body Type
Feb. 10, 2021 House Hearing
Oct. 27, 2021 House Exec Session
Feb. 10, 2021 House Hearing
Oct. 19, 2022 House Exec Session
House Floor Vote

Bill Text Revisions

HB426 Revision: 31719 Date: Jan. 10, 2021, 10:28 a.m.

Docket


Oct. 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-6)


Sept. 29, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307


Sept. 26, 2022: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/04/2022 09:30 am LOB 305-307


June 6, 2022: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 06/22/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307


Jan. 11, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/05/2022 HJ 1


: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB426 11/02/2021 (Vote 21-0; CC)


Nov. 3, 2021: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB426 11/02/2021 (Vote 21-0; CC) HC 48 P. 15


Oct. 27, 2021: Executive Session: 10/27/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB305-307


Aug. 30, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2021 10:00 am LOB 305


: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2021 10:00 am LOB 305


March 11, 2021: Retained in Committee


: Retained in Committee


Jan. 27, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97208432568 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.


Feb. 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97208432568 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.


Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 2 P. 47


Jan. 10, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 2 P. 47