The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 3 : Executive
Chapter 072 : Environmental Justice
(Cite as: 3 V.S.A. § 6003)-
§ 6003. Environmental justice State policy
It is the policy of the State of Vermont that no segment of the population of the State should, because of its racial, cultural, or economic makeup, bear a disproportionate share of environmental burdens or be denied an equitable share of environmental benefits. It is further the policy of the State of Vermont to provide the opportunity for the meaningful participation of all individuals, with particular attention to environmental justice focus populations, in the development, implementation, or enforcement of any law, regulation, or policy. (Added 2021, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 31, 2022.)
