New York S00659 amends the environmental conservation law to increase penalties for violations and add injunctive relief and permit revocation.

New York S00659 amends the environmental conservation law to enhance penalties for violations. It increases the civil penalty to a maximum of one thousand dollars, with an additional penalty for each day the violation continues. The bill also allows for injunctive relief to stop ongoing violations and permits or certificates to be revoked, suspended, or a pending renewal application to be denied. These actions can be taken following a hearing or opportunity to be heard.

New York S00659 amends the environmental conservation law to increase penalties for violations and add injunctive relief and permit revocation.

New York S00659 amends the environmental conservation law to enhance penalties for violations. It increases the civil penalty to a maximum of one thousand dollars, with an additional penalty for each day the violation continues. The bill also allows for injunctive relief to stop ongoing violations and permits or certificates to be revoked, suspended, or a pending renewal application to be denied. These actions can be taken following a hearing or opportunity to be heard.