Declaration of policy

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 25-0102, under General Provisions and Public Policy.

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 25-0102

§ 25-0102. Declaration of policy.\n It is declared to be the public policy of this state to preserve and\nprotect tidal wetlands, and to prevent their despoliation and\ndestruction, giving due consideration to the reasonable economic and\nsocial development of the state.\n