N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 15-1715: Licenses and the protection of navigation

§ 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.