Prohibits the discharge of bilge water into waters of the state

This bill (A 4213) bans the discharge of bilge water into New York's waters. Bilge water is defined as a mixture of water, oils, lubricants, grease, and cleaning fluids that accumulates in the lowest part of a vessel from engine and machinery operations. The law prohibits all vessels, watercraft, marinas, and moorings from releasing this water into any New York state waterways or adjacent waters under state jurisdiction. It directly affects boat operators, marinas, and any entity using watercraft in New York's waters. The prohibition is enforceable immediately upon the bill's enactment.