[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Nissequogue 7-18-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The Nissequogue River, Smithtown Bay and Stony Brook Harbor
are the locations of important recreational resources; they also contain
extensive fish and wildlife habitats of local and statewide significance.
The Village of Nissequogue, with the Village of Head-of-the-Harbor,
has entered into a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program under the
New York State Coastal Management Program, which includes a commitment
to protect and conserve the natural resources of the Nissequogue River,
Smithtown Bay and Stony Brook Harbor. The discharge of wastes into
waters from vessels or from the shore or the disposal into the waters
of any kind of refuse is inimical to the well being of the Nissequogue
River, Smithtown Bay and Stony Brook Harbor and their continued existence
as a valuable resource.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Disposable materials not included below, such as vegetable
matter, garbage, wood and lumber and the like.
Includes any disposable materials, including sanitary wastes,
plastics, paper, metals, chemicals, petroleum products, medical wastes,
toxic wastes and the like.
All regulations apply within the boundaries of the Village of
Nissequogue.
A.Â
The discharge into the waters of the Nissequogue River, Smithtown
Bay or Stony Brook Harbor of any waste or refuse is prohibited.
B.Â
The depositing of oil, gasoline or any petroleum products from any
marine engine into the waters of the Nissequogue River, Smithtown
Bay or Stony Brook Harbor is prohibited.
[Amended 6-27-1991 by L.L. No. 9-1991]
Any discharge or dumping of any waste or refuse into the waters
of the Nissequogue River, Smithtown Bay or Stony Brook Harbor from
any location within the Village of Nissequogue is prohibited.
[Amended 6-27-1991 by L.L. No. 9-1991]
Penalties for violation of the above regulations shall be a
fine of $250.
