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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 17
Water Pollution Control
TITLE 5
Prohibitions
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SECTION 17-0503
Prohibition against pollution of waters of marine district
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SECTION 17-0501
General prohibition against pollution
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 17, TITLE 5
§ 17-0501. General prohibition against pollution.

1. It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to
throw, drain, run or otherwise discharge into such waters organic or
inorganic matter that shall cause or contribute to a condition in
contravention of the standards adopted by the department pursuant to
section 17-0301.