New York Laws
Title 17 - Water Power
15-1715 - Licenses and the Protection of Navigation.


Before granting any license, the department shall inquire and
determine to its own satisfaction that the exercise of the privilege
conferred will not impair or interfere with navigation on the waters
covered by the license and, whenever, the public interest requires,
shall impose such conditions in granting the license as may be required
to protect and safeguard navigation.