N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-0709

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 678

Section 71-0709 - Injury to state lands

Any person who intentionally or negligently causes a fire which burns on or over state lands shall be liable to the state for treble damages and, in addition, to a civil penalty of ten dollars for every tree killed or destroyed by such fire. Damages to state lands and timber shall be ascertained and determined at the same rate of value as if such property were privately owned.