New York Environmental Conservation Law Title 25 - PHASE-OUT OF CREOSOTE

• 27-2501 - Definitions.
  1. As used in this title, the term "creosote" means a substance obtained from the high temperature treatment of coal and coal tar and that...
• 27-2503 - Prohibition of Manufacture, Sale, and Use of Creosote.
  1. Except as set forth in subdivision two of this section and section 27-2513 of this title, on and after January first, two thousand eight,...
• 27-2505 - Disposal of Creosote Prohibited.
  On and after January first, two thousand eight, neither creosote nor any wood or other product treated with or containing creosote shall be disposed of...
• 27-2507 - Combustion of Creosote.
  On and after January first, two thousand eight, neither creosote or any wood or other product treated with or containing creosote shall be burned in...
• 27-2509 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.
  1. The commissioner shall have the power and the duty to adopt such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary for the implementation...
• 27-2511 - Powers and Duties of the Department.
  The department or the commissioner, as appropriate, shall have the authority to: 1. Administer and enforce this title and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant...
• 27-2513 - Exemptions.
  Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, this title shall not apply to: 1. railroads, as defined in subdivisions twenty-four and twenty-nine of section two of...

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