N.Y. Navigation Law § 173: Discharge of petroleum; prohibition

§ 173. Discharge of petroleum; prohibition. 1. The discharge of

petroleum is prohibited.

2. On or after January first, nineteen hundred ninety-four, all new

vessels sold in New York that are equipped with fuel tank air vents

shall have such fuel tank air vents designed to prevent fuel overflow

during refueling. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to

those fuel systems in vessels which are required to meet the standards

provided for in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971.

3. This section shall not apply to discharges of petroleum pursuant to

and in compliance with the conditions of a federal or state permit.