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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 15
Water Resources
TITLE 17
Water Power
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Provisions for the revision and readjustment of rent in licenses
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SECTION 15-1715
Licenses and the protection of navigation
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 15, TITLE 17
§ 15-1715. Licenses and the protection of navigation.

Before granting any license, the department shall inquire and
determine to its own satisfaction that the exercise of the privilege
conferred will not impair or interfere with navigation on the waters
covered by the license and, whenever, the public interest requires,
shall impose such conditions in granting the license as may be required
to protect and safeguard navigation.