N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 24-1305: Applicability

§ 24-1305. Applicability.

The provisions of this article shall not apply to any land use,

improvement or development for which final approval shall have been

obtained prior to the effective date of this article from the local

governmental authority or authorities having jurisdiction over such land

use. As used in this section, the term "final approval" shall mean the

issuance of a building permit or other authorization for the

commencement of the use, improvement or development for which such

permit or authorization was issued or in those local governments which

do not require such permits or authorizations, the actual commencement

of the use, improvement or development of the land.