Section 173. Discharge of petroleum; prohibition  


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  • 1.  The  discharge  of
      petroleum is prohibited.
        2. On or after January first, nineteen hundred  ninety-four,  all  new
      vessels  sold  in  New  York  that are equipped with fuel tank air vents
      shall have such fuel tank air vents designed to  prevent  fuel  overflow
      during  refueling. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to
      those fuel systems in vessels which are required to meet  the  standards
      provided for in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971.
        3. This section shall not apply to discharges of petroleum pursuant to
      and in compliance with the conditions of a federal or state permit.