New York § 8 - 8Trespasses upon state lands
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 8 — 8Trespasses upon state lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8. 8Trespasses upon state lands
§ 8. Trespasses upon state lands. Where, in the judgment of the commissioner of general services, sufficient information has been provided to her or him that a possible trespass upon state-owned lands has occurred then the commissioner may investigate such allegations of trespass upon state-owned lands. The commissioner of general services may report to the attorney general instances of trespass committed upon Indian lands, or lands and lands underwater belonging to the state, and under the general care and superintendence of the commissioner. The attorney general, on receiving such report and whenever directed by the commissioner, shall commence and prosecute appropriate actions or proceedings in the name of the people of the state, against the person or entity committing such trespass.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 8 cover?
Section 8 ("8Trespasses upon state lands") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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