ECL 8-0101 · Article 8. Environmental Quality Review
Purpose
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Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ENV8-0101
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