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New York Navigation Law
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Common Law Recovery of Cleanup Cost for Petroleum Spills
New York's Oil Spill Act, Article 12 of the New York Navigation Law, provides a natural and attractive starting point for people seeking to recover cleanup costs for petroleum spills. The Act's imposition of strict liability holds out the promise of avoiding...
N.Y. Navigation Law Sec. 172. Definitions Sections 7 – 14
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N.Y. Navigation Law Sec. 172. Definitions Sections 15 – 18
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N.Y. Navigation Law Sec. 172. Definitions Sections 1 – 6a
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