N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-2707 – Unlawful possession of hazardous wastes in the second degree
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§ 71-2707. Unlawful possession of hazardous wastes in the second 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 E felony | between 1 and 4 years | up to $5,000 |
No person shall:
1. Knowingly possess more than one hundred gallons or one thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of hazardous wastes at a place other than the site of generation; or
2. Recklessly possess more than two hundred gallons or two 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 wastes in the second degree is a class E felony.