§ 14.01 Declaration of policy. The legislature determines that the historical, archeological, architectural and cultural heritage of the state is among the most important environmental assets of the state and that it should be preserved. It offers residents of the state a sense of orientation and civic identity, is fundamental to our concern for the […]
§ 14.03 Definitions. When used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the terms listed below shall have the following meanings: 1. “Agency preservation officer” means the commissioner, director or chairperson of any state department, agency, board, commission, public benefit corporation or public authority, or his representative identified in accordance […]
§ 14.05 Statewide historic preservation program. 1. The commissioner shall continue and advance a statewide historic preservation program which shall include: (a) Surveying and inventorying historic places and properties for nomination to the national register and state register of historic places; and (b) Continuing planning activities to foster the preservation and management of historic properties […]
§ 14.07 State register of historic places; inventory of historic property; statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan. 1. State register of historic places. (a) The commissioner, in consultation with the board, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on land or in […]
§ 14.09 State agency activities affecting historic or cultural property; notice and comment. 1. As early in the planning process as may be practicable and prior to the preparation or approval of the final design or plan of any project undertaken by a state agency, or prior to the funding of any project by a […]
§ 14.11 Historic business preservation registry. 1. Purpose. A registry of historic businesses in the state shall be established for the purpose of recognizing that historic community-serving businesses are valuable cultural assets that serve as examples of the rich and diverse history of the communities in the state. Such registry shall also serve as a […]
* § 14.12 New York state two hundred fiftieth commemoration commission. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean and include: (a) “Commission” means the New York state two hundred fiftieth commemoration commission created by subdivision two of this section. (b) “Heritage organization” means a historic site, historical society, battlefield, historic park, […]
