N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 9-1117

§ 9-1117. Condition of rights of way.\n 1. The railroad right of way of all railroads which are operated\nthrough forest lands shall be kept cleared of all inflammable material\nwhenever required by the department.\n 2. Fire, live coals or hot ashes shall not be deposited unless\nproperly protected upon any track or railroad right of way on or near\nforest land.\n