N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-0207: Pleas by mail

§ 71-0207. Pleas by mail.

A defendant charged with a violation of any provision of this chapter

or rule, regulation or order promulgated or adopted thereunder may

himself plead guilty to the charge in open court. He may also submit to

the magistrate having jurisdiction, in person, by duly authorized agent,

or by registered mail, a statement (a) that he waives arraignment in

open court and the aid of counsel, (b) that he pleads guilty to the

offense as charged, (c) that he elects and requests that the charge be

disposed of and the fine or penalty fixed by the court, (d) of any

explanation that he desires to make concerning the offense charged, and

(e) that he makes all statements under penalty of perjury. Thereupon

the magistrate may proceed as though the defendant had been convicted

upon a plea of guilty in open court, provided however, that any

imposition of fine or penalty hereunder shall be deemed tentative until

such fine or penalty shall have been paid and discharged in full. If

upon receipt of the aforesaid statement the magistrate shall deny the

same, he shall thereupon notify the defendant of this fact, and that he

is required to appear before the said magistrate at a stated time and

place to answer the charge which shall thereafter be disposed of

pursuant to the applicable provisions of law.