N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 3-0307
Acquisition of federal lands

The State of New York may acquire from the United States of America by gift, lease or purchase or otherwise, and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the United States of America, lands suited for reforestation, game management, fish propagation, park purposes and/or any other activities permitted by sections 3-0109 through 3-0115 inclusive, and sections 3-0305 and 3-0307 of article 3; articles 9, 11, 13 and 15; titles 7, 9, 11 and 13 of article 21; article 23; title 3 of article 27; articles 43, 45 and 47; and titles 1 through 15 inclusive and title 33 of article 71 applicable to these provisions and may by written order of the commissioner filed in the office of the department, assign and transfer at anytime, wholly or in part, the direct jurisdiction and control of any such lands to one or more divisions of the department to be administered in connection with any of the various activities permitted by such provisions. Upon the assignment of such lands to a division and notwithstanding any other provision of law, such division may expend any funds appropriated for such activities in the development, maintenance and operation of lands so acquired.

Source: Section 3-0307 — Acquisition of federal lands, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/3-0307 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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