ECL 15-1715 · Title 17. Water Power
Licenses and the protection of navigation
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§ 15-1715. Licenses and the protection of navigation.
Before granting any license, the department shall inquire and determine to its own satisfaction that the exercise of the privilege conferred will not impair or interfere with navigation on the waters covered by the license and, whenever, the public interest requires, shall impose such conditions in granting the license as may be required to protect and safeguard navigation.
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