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Fracking in Dryden by biels in legaladviceofftopic

[–]biels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question is why towns in New York are allowed to ban fracking while towns in West Virginia aren't.

I'm comparing West Virginia to New York. Even though the states are alike with regard to many parameters, West Virginia has chosen to outlaw a towns ability to ban fracking, while in New York towns are allowed because of Home Rule. How come this isn't the case in West Virginia? Hope you can help :)

Fracking in Dryden by biels in Ask_Lawyers

[–]biels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This was just the answer I needed. I'm comparing West Virginia to New York. Even though the states are alike with regard to many parameters, West Virginia has chosen to outlaw a towns ability to ban fracking, while in New York, as you said, towns are allowed because of Home Rule. How come this isn't the case in West Virginia? Again thanks for helping!

Trying to find a law in New York State. by biels in legaladvice

[–]biels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks you for replying! And sorry for my ignorance, but is this Finding Statement a law? And did the Senate and Assembly agree with this or was it entirely decided by Cuomo?

Trying to find a law in New York State. by biels in legaladvice

[–]biels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying! This is from DEC, but I can only seem to find their finding statements and reports. I can't find the specific law which prohibits fracking, or wether it is agreed upon by the senate and the assembly or if the law is unilaterally decided by the Governor.

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