N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-0309: Power to sue

§ 15-0309. Power to sue.

The department may bring actions, suits or proceedings as in its

judgment may be necessary and proper to enable it to perform any of the

duties imposed upon it by the provisions of this article as amended or

to prevent the violation by any person or public corporation of any of

the provisions thereof; and may defend such actions, suits or

proceedings as may arise through the performance of any duties or

functions imposed upon it by the provisions of this article as amended.