N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-0509

§ 71-0509. Costs in actions by the people.\n In case of recovery of any amount in an action brought for a penalty\nunder the provisions of this chapter listed in section 71-0501 or under\ntitles 5 through 15 inclusive and title 33, of this article or any\naction authorized by such law as amended, in any court of record the\npeople shall be entitled to recover full costs, of course, and at the\nrates as provided for civil actions.\n