ECL 9-1501 · Title 15. Removal of Trees and Protected Plants
Removal of trees
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§ 9-1501. Removal of trees.
No person shall cut, pull or dig up for the purpose of removal, injure or destroy or cause to be so removed, injured or destroyed, any tree on the lands of another without consent of the owner. Any peace officer, acting pursuant to his or her special duties, or police officer may enforce the provisions of this section.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ENV9-1501
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