The civil and criminal liabilities imposed by sections 71-1929 and
71-1933 of this title upon persons violating the provisions of titles 1
through 11 inclusive and title 19 of article 17 and by sections 71-1929
and 71-1933 of this title shall not be construed to include any
violation which was caused by an act of God, war, strike, riot or other
catastrophe as to which negligence or willful misconduct on the part of
such person was not the proximate cause.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
71-1901 - Applicability of This Title.
71-1903 - Enforcement of Section 17-1703.
71-1905 - Enforcement of Section 17-1705.
71-1907 - Enforcement of Section 17-1707.
71-1909 - Enforcement of Section 17-1709.
71-1911 - Enforcement of Section 17-1711.
71-1913 - Enforcement of Section 17-1713.
71-1915 - Enforcement of Section 17-1715.
71-1917 - Approval and Enforcement of Orders Issued Under Section 17-1717.
71-1919 - Actions by Municipalities to Prevent Discharge of Sewage Into Waters.
71-1921 - Enforcement of Section 17-1729.
71-1923 - Enforcement of Section 17-1735.
71-1927 - Enforcement of Titles 1 Through 11 Inclusive and Title 19 of Article 17.
71-1929 - Violations; Civil Liability.
71-1933 - Violations; Criminal Liability.
71-1935 - Emergencies Excepted.
71-1937 - Jurisdiction of Courts in Criminal Cases.
71-1941 - Penalties and Liability for Spills of Bulk Liquids.