N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-1931 – Injunctions
§ 71-1931. Injunctions.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-1931
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
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.