ECL 71-0709 · Title 7. Enforcement of Article 9
Injury to state lands
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§ 71-0709. Injury to state lands.
Any person who intentionally or negligently causes a fire which burns on or over state lands shall be liable to the state for treble damages and, in addition, to a civil penalty of ten dollars for every tree killed or destroyed by such fire. Damages to state lands and timber shall be ascertained and determined at the same rate of value as if such property were privately owned.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ENV71-0709
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