N.Y. Navigation Law § 195 : Navigation — Oil Spill Prevention, Control, And Compensation — Construction Date: 25 Jul 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 This article, being necessary for the general health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. N.Y. Nav. Law § 195