ECL 17-0501 · Title 5. Prohibitions
General prohibition against pollution
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§ 17-0501. General prohibition against pollution.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain, run or otherwise discharge into such waters organic or inorganic matter that shall cause or contribute to a condition in contravention of the standards adopted by the department pursuant to section 17-0301.
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