· 7/25/1977
Hamby v. Adams
Citations
- 117 N.H. 606
- 376 A.2d 519
- 1977 N.H. LEXIS 392
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- long-standing practical and plausible interpretation of statute without legislative interference constitutes evidence that administrative construction conforms to legislative intent
- noting the importance of “administrative discretion” in evaluating weight of administrative practice
- even longstanding administrative interpretation of statute not controlling if contrary to express statutory language
- administrative interpretation of statute is presumed correct following legislative reenactment
- stating rule for review of DES decision
- stating rule for review of DES decision
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Judges: Douglas, Grimes
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