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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-1931: Injunctions

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  1. Environmental Conservation Law
  2. Article 71. Enforcement
  3. Title 19. Enforcement of Titles 1 Through 11 and 15 Through 21 Inclusive of Article 17 and Spills of Bulk Liquids

§ 71-1931. Injunctions.

It shall be the duty of the Attorney General upon the request of the

commissioner to bring an action for an injunction against any person

violating any of the provisions of titles 1 through 11 inclusive and

title 19 of article 17 or violating any rule or regulation promulgated

pursuant thereto, or any order or determination of the commissioner or a

condition of any certificate or permit issued by the department;

provided, however, that the department or the commissioner shall furnish

the Attorney General with such material, evidentiary matter or proof as

may be requested by the Attorney General for the prosecution of such an

action. In any action for an injunction brought pursuant hereto any

finding of the commissioner or hearing officer or panel appointed and

designated by the commissioner shall be prima facie evidence of the fact

or facts found therein.

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