17-2101 – Definitions.
§ 17-2101. Definitions. As used in this title: 1. “Compost” means the biologically stable humus-like material derived from composting or the aerobic, thermophilic decomposition of organic matter. 2. “Fertilizer” means the same as “specialty fertilizer” as defined in section one hundred forty-three of the agriculture and markets law. 3. “Lawn” or “non-agricultural turf” means any […]
17-2103 – Sale or Use of Phosphorus Fertilizer Restricted.
§ 17-2103. Sale or use of phosphorus fertilizer restricted. 1. No person shall apply or authorize any person by way of service contract or other arrangement to apply in this state any phosphorus fertilizer on lawn or non-agricultural turf, except when: (a) A soil test indicates that additional phosphorus is needed for growth of that […]
17-2105 – Local Fertilizer Regulation.
§ 17-2105. Local fertilizer regulation. A local government may enact more stringent standards for the application of fertilizer for lawn and non-agricultural turf than established in this title, provided, however, that any local government that enacts such standards after January 1, 2011 must demonstrate to the department prior to enactment that additional or more stringent […]
17-1907 – Contracts for Construction of Sewer Systems.
§ 17-1907. Contracts for construction of sewer systems. 1. As used in this section: a. “Construction” means and includes the building, installation, or extension of a sewer system; the inspection and supervision thereof; the engineering, legal, fiscal and economic investigations; studies, surveys, designs, plans, contract drawings, specifications, procedures; and other actions necessary thereto. b. “Sewer […]
17-1909 – Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Agreements.
§ 17-1909. Water pollution control revolving fund agreements. 1. As used in this section: a. “Allocation” means the amount of moneys allocated to reduce a municipality’s or group of municipalities’ total financing costs for one or more eligible projects. b. “Construction” means the erection, building, acquisition, alteration, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement or extension of an eligible […]
17-1737 – Legal Construction and Limitations; Riparian Owners.
* § 17-1737. Legal construction and limitations; riparian owners. Nothing in titles 15 and 17 of this article shall be construed to diminish or otherwise to modify the common law rights of riparian owners in the quality of waters of streams covered by such rights, nor in the case of actions brought against the pollution […]
17-1739 – Repeal of Provisions.
§ 17-1739. Repeal of provisions. The provisions of sections 17-1701, 17-1705, 17-1707, 17-1713 to 17-1737, inclusive, and 71-1925, shall remain in force and effect only until September 1, 1973.
17-1741 – Sewerage; Construction; Villages.
§ 17-1741. Sewerage; construction; villages. 1. Whenever any local board of health in any incorporated village shall deem the sewers of such village insufficient to properly and safely sewer such village, and protect the public health, it shall certify such fact in writing, stating and recommending what additions or alterations should in the judgment of […]
17-1743 – Reporting of Spills of Liquids Stored in Bulk.
§ 17-1743. Reporting of spills of liquids stored in bulk. Any person who is the owner of or in actual or constructive possession or control of more than one thousand one hundred gallons, in bulk, of any liquid, including petroleum, which, if released, discharged or spilled would or would be likely to pollute the lands […]
17-1745 – Sewage From Vessels.
§ 17-1745. Sewage from vessels. 1. Definitions. (a) “Dump station” means any facility designed to receive sewage from any portable toilet carried on any vessel. (b) “Marine holding tank” means any container aboard any vessel that is designed and used for the purpose of collecting and storing treated or untreated sewage from marine toilets. (c) […]