N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 71-2717 – Unlawful dealing in hazardous wastes in the first degree
§ 71-2717. Unlawful dealing in 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 E felony | between 1 and 4 years | up to $5,000 |
No person shall:
1. Remove, assist in the removal, or make available for removal, more than one hundred gallons or one thousand pounds, whichever is less, of an aggregate weight or volume of hazardous wastes intending that such wastes are to be possessed or disposed of by a person who does not have authorization; or
2. Solicit, agree to receive or receive a benefit for possession or disposal of hazardous wastes intending that the possession or disposal is to be done without authorization; or
3. Offer, agree to confer, confer upon another or authorize or direct anyone to offer, agree to confer or confer upon another a benefit for possession or disposal of hazardous wastes intending that the person who is to perform such possession or disposal does not have authorization.
Unlawful dealing in hazardous waste in the first degree is a class E felony.