Statute · New York Environmental Conservation Law
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 17-0501 — General prohibition against pollution
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 17-0501
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Environmental Conservation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 17-0501. General prohibition against pollution.
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N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 17-0501 — General prohibition against pollution is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 17-0501. General prohibition against pollution.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain, run or otherwise discharge into such waters organic or inorganic matter that shall cause or contribute to a condition in contravention of the standards adopted by the department pursuant to section 17-0301.