(a) The department shall issue a SMMD permit to any individual who:
- (1) Submits a complete application as specified in Env-Wt 310.05(a); and
- (2) Demonstrates that he or she is 18 years of age or older.
- (b) Each individual 18 years of age or older who is participating in SMMD shall have his or her own permit.
- (c) Individuals who are 17 years of age or younger may participate in SMMD only if accompanied by an individual who possesses a valid SMMD permit and only to the extent allowed by such individual.
- (d) As authorized by RSA 482-A:3, XI(e), the department shall include in the permit such conditions and restrictions on timing and location as are necessary to protect the public interest in the environment and wildlife protection.
- (e) The department shall not issue an SMMD permit for dredging in a documented occurrence of a cold water fishery or protected species area.
- (f) As provided in RSA 482-A:3, XI(b), any permit issued by the department for SMMD shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which it is issued.
Source. #12803, eff 12-15-19; amd by #12954, eff 12-24-19; amd by #13124, eff 10-23-20