ยง 30. Navigation, jurisdiction over. The commissioner shall have
jurisdiction over navigation on the navigable waters of the state and,
except as otherwise provided, shall enforce the provisions of this
chapter and the regulations established thereunder. As a guide to the
interpretation and application of this article, nothing authorized
hereunder shall be construed to convey any property rights, either in
real estate or material, or any exclusive privilege; nor authorize any
injury to private property or invasion of private rights or any
infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations, but shall
express the assent of the state so far as it concerns the public rights
of navigation. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to
limit, impair or affect the general powers and duties of the canal
corporation relating to canals as set forth in section ten of the canal
law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Navigable Waters of the State
30 - Navigation, Jurisdiction Over.
31 - Excavation, Fill or Other Modification of Water Course.
32 - Location of Structures in or on Navigable Waters.
32-A - Using Net or Weir Unlawfully in Hudson River.
32-B - Lights Upon Swing Bridges.
32-C - Interfering With Navigation.
32-D - Dumping or Depositing of Certain Materials in the Genesee River.
33 - Deposit of Refuse in Navigable Waters of the State.
33-C - Regulating Disposal of Sewage; Littering of Waterways.
33-D - Sanitary Facilities Aboard Crafts on Lake Champlain.
33-E - Marine Sanitation Devices Aboard Vessels in Vessel Waste No-Discharge Zones.
34-A - Permits for Racing Shell Regattas Not Required.
35-A - Floating Objects Other Than AIDS to Navigation.
35-B - Markers for Skin or Scuba Divers.
35-C - Real Time and Wind Water Level Telemetry System.
35-D - Aquatic Invasive Species Signs at Public Boat Launches.
36 - Removal of Unauthorized Floating Object.
37 - Public Use of Privately Owned Navigable Waters.
38 - Lake George Water Levels.