N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-1103: Power to sue

§ 71-1103. Power to sue.

The department may bring actions, suits or proceedings as in its

judgment may be necessary and proper to enable it to perform any of the

duties imposed upon it by the provisions of article 15 except section

15-1713 thereof as amended or to prevent the violation by any person or

public corporation of any of the provisions thereof; and may defend such

actions, suits or proceedings as may arise through the performance of

any duties or functions imposed upon it by the provisions of article 15

except section 15-1713 thereof, as amended.