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What is NYC RCNY § 17-01?

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The following rules apply to any permitted occupation or use of New York City property (lands, water bodies, reservoirs and infrastructure) in the counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. These rules are for the benefit of municipalities, utilities, governmen

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§ 17-01 Scope and Purpose.

RCNY § 17-01

The following rules apply to any permitted occupation or use of New York City property (lands, water bodies, reservoirs and infrastructure) in the counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. These rules are for the benefit of municipalities, utilities, government agencies, organizations exempt from federal taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), individuals and commercial enterprises who may want to access or to occupy City owned property. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is the City agency designated as the issuing authority for Revocable Land Use Permits ("Permits").

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