N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-1935: Emergencies excepted

§ 71-1935. Emergencies excepted.

The civil and criminal liabilities imposed by sections 71-1929 and

71-1933 of this title upon persons violating the provisions of titles 1

through 11 inclusive and title 19 of article 17 and by sections 71-1929

and 71-1933 of this title shall not be construed to include any

violation which was caused by an act of God, war, strike, riot or other

catastrophe as to which negligence or willful misconduct on the part of

such person was not the proximate cause.