Statute · New York Navigation Law
N.Y. Nav. Law § 197 — Effect of federal legislation
N.Y. Nav. Law § 197
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Navigation Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 197. Effect of federal legislation. If the United States congress enacts legislation providing compensation in the event of a discharge of petroleum, the commissioner shall determine to what degree that legislation provides the needed protection for our citizens, businesses and environment and…
Citator
N.Y. Nav. Law § 197 — Effect of federal legislation is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 197. Effect of federal legislation. If the United States congress enacts legislation providing compensation in the event of a discharge of petroleum, the commissioner shall determine to what degree that legislation provides the needed protection for our citizens, businesses and environment and shall make the appropriate recommendations to the legislature for amendments to this article.