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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 8
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SECTION 8-0103
Legislative findings and declaration
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SECTION 8-0101
Purpose
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 8
§ 8-0101. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this act to declare a state policy which will
encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his
environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage
to the environment and enhance human and community resources; and to
enrich the understanding of the ecological systems, natural, human and
community resources important to the people of the state.