In case of recovery of any amount in an action brought for a penalty under the provisions of this chapter listed in section 71-0501 or under titles 5 through 15 inclusive and title 33, of this article or any action authorized by such law as amended, in any court of record the people shall be entitled to recover full costs, of course, and at the rates as provided for civil actions.
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-0509