N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-1107 – Punishment for violations of title 5 of article 15
§ 71-1107. Punishment for violations of title 5 of article 15.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-1107
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
1. A violation of section 15-0501, 15-0503 or 15-0505, shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed ten thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed one year or by both such fine and imprisonment and, in addition thereto, by a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars.
2. A subcontractor, employee or agent of such person or public corporation, or of a state department who knowingly and intentionally acts, or a prime contractor of such person, public corporation or state department who acts with or without an intention to violate the provisions of title 5 of article 15, in disregard of specifications provided in a construction contract protecting against stream damage, shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than two hundred fifty dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than fifteen days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and, in addition, thereto, by a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars.