§12903. River management objectives
The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State: [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1. Safety and health requirements. To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2. Minimize environmental impact. To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3. Recreational use. To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4. Quality wilderness experience. To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
5. Multiple uses. To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
6. Diversity of whitewater experiences and services. To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
7. River use and impact. To monitor river use and its impact;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
8. Communication. To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
9. System of allocating river use. To provide a system of allocating river use that is simple and fair and that meets the specific goals of section 12913.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).