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New York Environmental Conservation Law Section 8-0101 - Purpose.

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  § 8-0101. Purpose.
    It  is  the  purpose  of this act to declare a state policy which will
  encourage  productive  and  enjoyable  harmony  between  man   and   his
  environment;  to  promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage
  to the environment and enhance human and  community  resources;  and  to
  enrich  the  understanding of the ecological systems, natural, human and
  community resources important to the people of the state.

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