It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the state of New Hampshire:
I.To prohibit the mining or milling of uranium, thorium, or other source material within the state of New Hampshire. In this section, milling means any processing of ore including underground solution extraction of unmined ore;II.To institute and maintain a regulatory program for sources of radiation to provide (a) compatibility and consistency with the standards and regulation within the state, and (b) a system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states; andIII.To institute and maintain a regulatory program to permit development and utilization of sources of radiation for peaceful purposes, consistent with the health and safety of the public. 1986, 169:1, eff. July 27, 1986.