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What is NYC RCNY § 2-05?

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(a) No person shall dump snow or ice into the waters of the port of The City of New York, except at places designated in writing by the Commissioner. (b) No person shall place, discharge or deposit by any process or in any manner on or about any waterfront property, marginal street or the waters of the port of The City

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§ 2-05 Dumping, Polluting or Obstructing Waters.

RCNY § 2-05

(a)No person shall dump snow or ice into the waters of the port of The City of New York, except at places designated in writing by the Commissioner.

(b)No person shall place, discharge or deposit by any process or in any manner on or about any waterfront property, marginal street or the waters of the port of The City of New York any drift or debris, except under the supervision of the United States Supervisor of the Harbor and with the prior written permission of the Commissioner.

(c)No person shall discharge or permit to be discharged into the port of The City of New York from any ship, steamer, vessel or craft, any drift or debris except at places and using devices authorized by law.

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