New York § 503 - 503Report of abandoned property

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 503 — 503Report of abandoned property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 503. 503Report of abandoned property

§ 503. Report of abandoned property. Each payment or delivery of abandoned property pursuant to section five hundred two shall be accompanied by a written report, affirmed as true and accurate under penalty of perjury, in such form as the state comptroller shall prescribe, setting forth: (a) The name and last known address, if any, of the person appearing to be entitled to such abandoned property; (b) A description of such abandoned property; (c) The number of shares represented or the face amount of the security; (d) The amount of any principal, dividend, interest or other increment due thereon; (e) The date such amount was demandable or payable; and (f) Such other identifying information as the state comptroller may require.

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 503 cover?

Section 503 ("503Report of abandoned property") 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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