§344-1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment, promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and […]
§344-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: “Agency” means any department, office, board, or commission of the State or county government that is a part of the executive branch of that government. “Environment” means the complex of physical and biological conditions that influence human well-being, including land, air, water, minerals, […]
§344-3 Environmental policy. It shall be the policy of the State, through its programs, authorities, and resources to: (1) Conserve the natural resources, so that land, water, mineral, visual, air and other natural resources are protected by controlling pollution, by preserving or augmenting natural resources, and by safeguarding the State €™s unique natural environmental characteristics […]
§344-4 Guidelines. In pursuance of the state policy to conserve the natural resources and enhance the quality of life, all agencies, in the development of programs, shall, insofar as practicable, consider the following guidelines: (1) Population. (A) Recognize population impact as a major factor in environmental degradation and adopt guidelines to alleviate this impact and […]
