Grants of land underwater; limitation; outline
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
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- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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- Jun 6, 2026
Grants of land underwater in fee simple, including conversion grants pursuant to section 75(11) of the Public Lands Law, shall be limited to exceptional circumstances and only to those conveyances which will not impair the public interest in the lands and waters remaining, based upon factors set forth in section 270-3.2 of this Part. Applicants shall be required to apply to the Office of General Services pursuant to the provisions of article 6 of the Public Lands Law and the following regulations, which are generally outlined as follows:
Preliminary notice advising the commissioner of the lands sought to be conveyed.
If lands can be conveyed, appropriate map and description are prepared according to regulatory specifications - payment of $500 fee; submission of deeds, abstract of title, for review.
Upon approval of map and description, applicant proceeds with publication, posting of notice of application and service of notice on adjoining owners and municipality, as required.
Applicant submits necessary affidavits and papers together with final application for formal approval and preparation of the instrument of conveyance.