N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-0403: Delegation of criminal enforcement authority

§ 71-0403. Delegation of criminal enforcement authority.

Whenever the attorney general is authorized under this chapter to

prosecute a criminal proceeding on behalf of the department, such

authority may in the discretion of the attorney general be delegated to

the department, to initiate or conduct any such prosecution. Provided,

however, that in any event the district attorney of the county in which

the violation occurs may initiate or conduct any such prosecution.