ALBANY (AP) -- Celebrities belonging to the group Artists Against Fracking are wielding star power to influence New York law, but they may also be running afoul of it.
The group was created last year. It stages events with stars who are opposed to drilling for natural gas with the process known as hydraulic fracturing.
It says forcing water and chemicals into underground rock to extract gas threatens drinking water and the environment.
But a search of the state lobbying board's online records shows the group and nearly 200 entertainers aren't registered lobbyists.
The law is designed to disclose to the public who is trying to influence government action.
The group has not responded to requests for comment.
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