# N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0101: Purpose

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0101

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0101
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act ENV / Article 8 / Section 8-0101

## Text

§ 8-0101. Purpose.\n It is the purpose of this act to declare a state policy which will\nencourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his\nenvironment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage\nto the environment and enhance human and community resources; and to\nenrich the understanding of the ecological systems, natural, human and\ncommunity resources important to the people of the state.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0101 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0101.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0103 Legislative findings and declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0103.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0105 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0105.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0107 Agency implementation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0107.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0109 Preparation of environmental impact statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0109.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0111 Coordination of reporting; limitations; lead agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0111.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0113 Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0113.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0115 Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0115.md)
- [N.Y. ENV Law § 8-0117 Phased implementation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AENV_A8_S8-0117.md)

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