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What is NYC AC § 24-141?

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This section prohibits the emission of odorous air contaminants, steam, or water vapor that may harm health, safety, welfare, or comfort, or damage property and business. The statute aims to protect individuals and the environment from detrimental effects. Applies to all individuals and entities responsible for such emissions.

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§ 24-141 Emission of odorous air contaminants.

AC § 24-141

No person shall cause or permit the emission of an odorous air contaminant or steam or water vapor, if the air contaminant or steam or water vapor causes or may cause detriment to the health, safety, welfare or comfort of any person, or injury to plant and animal life, or causes or may cause damage to property or business, or if it reacts or is likely to react with any other air contaminant or natural air, or is induced to react by solar energy to produce a solid, liquid or gas or any combination thereof which causes or may cause detriment to the health, safety, welfare or comfort of any person, or injury to plant and animal life, or which causes or may cause damage to property or business. (Am. L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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