ECL 71-0523 · Title 5. Enforcement of Provisions Derived From Former Conservation Law
Power of the department to settle or compromise an action
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§ 71-0523. Power of the department to settle or compromise an action.
The department shall empowered to settle or compromise in its discretion any action or cause of action to recover a penalty under the provisions of this chapter listed in section 71-0501 or under titles 5 through 15 inclusive and title 33 of this article, as it may deem advantageous to the state.
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