New York Navigation Law Section 122 - Acquisition for public use.

122. Acquisition for public use. Any person desiring to use a river or stream in this state, which is or shall be recognized by law or use as a public highway, for running logs, timber or wood, by floating or flooding, may institute proceedings for the acquisition of the rights of riparian owners on such river or stream, to the extent that may be necessary, for the public use thereof as a highway for such purpose, pursuant to the provisions of the eminent domain procedure law.


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