Statute · New York Environmental Conservation Law
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 28-0101 — Declaration of policy
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 28-0101
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Environmental Conservation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 28-0101. Declaration of policy.
Citator
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 28-0101 — Declaration of policy is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 28-0101. Declaration of policy.
It is declared to be the policy of the state of New York to promote affordable and cost effective methods to reduce energy and resource consumption and reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances and the generation of such substances, pollution or waste at the source in order to conserve, improve and protect New York's environment and natural resources; enhance the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and increase the economic competitiveness of New York businesses.