New York Laws
Title 11 - Enforcement of Article 15
71-1107 - Punishment for Violations of Title 5 of Article 15.


1. A violation of section 15-0501, 15-0503 or 15-0505, shall
constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed ten
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed one year or by both
such fine and imprisonment and, in addition thereto, by a civil penalty
of not more than five thousand dollars.

2. A subcontractor, employee or agent of such person or public
corporation, or of a state department who knowingly and intentionally
acts, or a prime contractor of such person, public corporation or state
department who acts with or without an intention to violate the
provisions of title 5 of article 15, in disregard of specifications
provided in a construction contract protecting against stream damage,
shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not less than
twenty-five dollars, nor more than two hundred fifty dollars, or by
imprisonment for not more than fifteen days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment, and, in addition, thereto, by a civil penalty of not more
than five thousand dollars.