Supreme Court of New Hampshire October 6, 1967, No. 5580 (New Hampshire Water Resources Board v. Lebanon Sand & Gravel, Inc.)

Duncan, J.

In 1955, by legislative act, the placing of fill in great ponds was prohibited, except pursuant to grant by the Governor and Council of the right to do so, “for such consideration as they deem jiist.” Laws 1955, 244:1 (RSA 482:41-a, 49-b (supp)). See State v. Stafford Company, 99 N. H. 92.