New York Consolidated Laws, Energy Law - ENG § 8-107. Municipal regulations

1. Nothing in this article shall be construed as abrogating or impairing the power of any municipality to enforce the provisions of any local building regulations pertaining to lighting standards in existing buildings, provided that such provisions are not inconsistent with the standards.

2. Any municipality which adopts local lighting efficiency standards for existing buildings in accordance with this section shall file a copy of such standards and any amendments or revisions thereof with the commissioner within thirty days after promulgation or adoption of such standards, amendments or revisions. The failure to comply with the provisions of this subdivision shall not impair or otherwise affect the validity of such local standards or amendments or revisions thereof.