N.Y. Penal Law § 145.50: Penalties for littering on railroad tracks and rights-of-way

§ 145.50 Penalties for littering on railroad tracks and rights-of-way.

1. No person shall throw, dump, or cause to be thrown, dumped,

deposited or placed upon any railroad tracks, or within the limits of

the rights-of-way of any railroad, any refuse, trash, garbage, rubbish,

litter or any nauseous or offensive matter.

2. Where a highway or road lies in whole or part within a railroad

rights-of-way, nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting

the use in a reasonable manner of ashes, sand, salt or other material

for the purpose of reducing the hazard of, or providing traction on

snow, ice or sleet situated on such highway or road.

3. A violation of the provisions of subdivision one of this section

shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars

and/or a requirement to perform services for a public or not-for-profit

corporation, association, institution or agency not to exceed eight

hours and for any second or subsequent violation by a fine not to exceed

five hundred dollars and/or a requirement to perform services for a

public or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution or agency

not to exceed eight hours.

4. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to a railroad or

its employees when matter deposited by them on the railroad tracks or

rights-of-way is done pursuant to railroad rules, regulations or

procedures.