N.Y. ENV Law § 9-1501
This is the official text of N.Y. ENV Law § 9-1501, 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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Removal of trees
Official statutory text
§ 9-1501. Removal of trees.\n No person shall cut, pull or dig up for the purpose of removal, injure\nor destroy or cause to be so removed, injured or destroyed, any tree on\nthe lands of another without consent of the owner. Any peace officer,\nacting pursuant to his or her special duties, or police officer may\nenforce the provisions of this section.\n
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