Opn. No.

Hon. George Fesko Chairman, Pro Tem New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee

This is in response to the request of W.F. Croney, Executive Secretary for the Committee, for an opinion on the following question:

"`Are the staffs and governing bodies of soil and water conservation districts protected as state or county agencies from public liability claims when the district is executing aquatic weed control procedures using either chemical or mechanical means?'"

Elaborating on the foregoing question, Mr. Croney stated that what is sought is an opinion as to whether the district staffs…