N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-1927: Enforcement of titles 1 through 11 inclusive and title 19 of article 17

§ 71-1927. Enforcement of titles 1 through 11 inclusive and title 19 of

article 17.

The commissioner is hereby authorized to:

1. Institute or cause to be instituted in a court of competent

jurisdiction proceedings to compel compliance with the provisions of

titles 1 through 11 inclusive and title 19 of article 17 or the

determinations and orders of the commissioner.

2. Settle or compromise, with the approval of the Attorney General,

any action or cause of action for the recovery of a penalty under titles

1 through 11 inclusive and title 19 of article 17 as he may deem

advantageous to the state.