Environmental

A NH property surrounded by wetlands may have development restrictions because:

AWetlands have no value and should be filled
BRSA 482-A and federal Clean Water Act Section 404 protect wetlands, requiring permits for any filling or alteration✓ Correct
COnly state highways affect wetlands
DWetland restrictions only apply to federal land

Explanation

Wetlands in NH are protected by state law (RSA 482-A) and federal law (CWA Section 404). Filling, draining, or altering wetlands requires NHDES and potentially Army Corps of Engineers permits. Development rights on wetland-rich properties may be severely limited.

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