N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-2709 – Unlawful possession of hazardous wastes in the first degree
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§ 71-2709. Unlawful possession of hazardous wastes in the first degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
No person shall:
1. Knowingly possess acute hazardous wastes at a place other than the site of generation; or
2. Knowingly possess more than fifteen hundred gallons or fifteen thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of hazardous wastes at a place other than the site of generation; or
3. Recklessly possess more than twenty-five hundred gallons or twenty-five thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of hazardous wastes at a place other than the site of generation.
Unlawful possession of hazardous waste in the first degree is a class D felony.