New York § 915-B - 915-BWater dependent uses
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 915-B — 915-BWater dependent uses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 915-B. 915-BWater dependent uses
§ 915-b. Water dependent uses. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, water dependent use activities as defined in subdivision eleven of section nine hundred eleven of this article, shall not be considered a private nuisance, provided such activities were commenced prior to the surrounding activities and have not been determined to be the cause of conditions dangerous to life or health as determined by the commissioner of health, the local health officer, or local board of health pursuant to sections thirteen hundred, thirteen hundred-a, thirteen hundred three and thirteen hundred four of the public health law and any disturbance to enjoyment of land has not materially increased.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 915-B
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 915-B cover?
Section 915-B ("915-BWater dependent uses") 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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