N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 23-1901: Construction of title

§ 23-1901. Construction of title.

1. Nothing contained herein shall release a person from any obligation

imposed by the provisions of this article or rules and regulations

promulgated thereunder.

2. This title shall supersede all other laws enacted by local

governments or agencies concerning the imposition of a fee relating to

circumstances described in this title. Nothing in the preceding sentence

or in this title shall be construed as superseding or in any way

limiting the right of any local government to impose real property taxes

pursuant to the real property tax law.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision 4 of this section, the

following owners shall not be subject to the fees imposed in this title:

a. The United States of America or any of its agencies or

instrumentalities;

b. The state of New York or any of its agencies; and

c. Local Agencies.

4. Agencies shall be subject to the fees imposed in this title when

such agencies produce oil or gas, or engage in solution mining, for sale

or exchange.