An Act To Clarify Activities Allowed Under The Natural Resources Protection Act

Summary

The act updates the Natural Resources Protection Act to allow certain emergency flood actions and hand‑planting of native vegetation without a permit, provided specific conditions are met. It also broadens the list of water bodies and wildlife habitats that qualify for state compensation programs and gives the Department of Environmental Protection enforcement authority over related deed restrictions. The changes affect landowners, developers, local governments and state agencies that manage flood emergencies or restoration projects.

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