Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ENV Environmental Conservation |
Article 11. FISH AND WILDLIFE |
Title 1. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 11-0105. State ownership and control
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The State of New York owns all fish, game, wildlife, shellfish, crustacea and protected insects in the state, except those legally acquired and held in private ownership. Any person who kills, takes or possesses such fish, game, wildlife, shellfish, crustacea or protected insects thereby consents that title thereto shall remain in the state for the purpose of regulating and controlling their use and disposition.