§ 89-o. Powers of local officers. If in any city having a population of fifty thousand or more there now exists or shall hereafter be created a board, body or officer having jurisdiction of matters pertaining to water supply such board, body or officer shall have and may exercise such power, jurisdiction and authority in enforcing the laws of the state and the orders, rules and regulations of the commission as may be prescribed by statute or by the commission.

Terms Used In N.Y. Public Service Law 89-O

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.