§ 151.03 Elimination of Standing Water.
RCNY § 151.03
(a)Persons in control of premises other than a wetland regulated by federal, state or local law shall keep such premises free of accumulations of standing water.
(b)Except for a wetland regulated by federal, state or local law, the Department may order the person(s) in control of any property including, but not limited to, a sunken lot, property below grade, excavation or any other place where standing water may collect, to fill in or drain such property or to employ other methods to prevent conditions conducive to the breeding or harborage of mosquitoes and other pests in a manner consistent with federal, state and local law.
