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Plymouth New Hampshire Community Right Based Ordinance

United States of America
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Approved in 2018
Local law
Rights Of Nature
Ecosystems
All Nature
CELDF and residents
Civil Society, NGO

Summary

In 2018, the town of Plymouth, New Hampshire adopted a community bill of rights that bans land acquisition for the construction or operation of unsustainable energy projects. The ordinance also asserted residents’ right to clean air, pure water, and local community self-government, a sustainable energy future, scenic preservation, and peaceful enjoyment of home. The ordinance also recognizes rights of ecosystems within Plymouth to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve. The ordinance is still in effect at the time of this summary.

To see the original legal document(s) for this initiative, click the links below:

Plymouth Community Right Based Ordinance [PDF]

To see other supplementary information related to this initiative, click the links below:

CELDF press release

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