New York § 140 - 140Applicability of chapter before local option
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 140 — 140Applicability of chapter before local option, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 140. 140Applicability of chapter before local option
§ 140. Applicability of chapter before local option. Until such time as it shall become unlawful to sell alcoholic beverages in any town or city by the vote of the voters in such town or city in the manner provided in this article, all of the provisions of this chapter shall apply throughout the entire state. This article shall not apply to the Whiteface mountain ski center, owned by the state and located in the town of Wilmington, county of Essex.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 140
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 140 cover?
Section 140 ("140Applicability of chapter before local option") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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