New York § 15 - 15Right of appeal not to be denied
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 15 — 15Right of appeal not to be denied, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. 15Right of appeal not to be denied
§ 15. Right of appeal not to be denied. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, a citizen shall not be deprived of the right to appeal to the legislature, or to any public officer, board, commission or other public body, for the redress of grievances, on account of employment in the civil service of the state or any of its civil divisions or cities.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 15
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("15Right of appeal not to be denied") 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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