N.Y. ENV Law § 15-0109
This is the official text of N.Y. ENV Law § 15-0109, part of New York’s ENV Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "ENV Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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General jurisdiction
Official statutory text
§ 15-0109. General jurisdiction.\n The department shall exercise its powers and perform its duties in any\nmatter affecting the construction of improvements to or developments of\nwater resources for the public health, safety or welfare, including but\nnot limited to the supply of potable waters for the various\nmunicipalities and inhabitants thereof, the use of water for industrial\nand agricultural operations, the developed and undeveloped water power\nof the state, the facilitation of proper drainage and the regulation of\nflow and improvement of the rivers of the state.\n
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