N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-0305: Access to property for inspection or investigation

§ 15-0305. Access to property for inspection or investigation.

The department or its duly appointed agents shall have the right to

enter at all times in or upon any property, public or private, for the

purpose of inspecting or investigating conditions relating to matters

within the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to article 15. The

department shall be liable only for actual damage done by reason of any

such entry, inspection, or investigation. The amount of such damages may

be agreed upon between the department and the owner and occupant of the

damaged property, or if they cannot agree the amount of such damages

shall be ascertained and determined by proper court action.