New York § 18-A - 18-AFindings and declarations of policy
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 18-A — 18-AFindings and declarations of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-A. 18-AFindings and declarations of policy
§ 18-a. Findings and declarations of policy. 1. This article shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the welfare, health and peace of the people of this state and the fulfillment and enforcement of the provisions of the constitution of this state concerning civil rights. 2. The practice of discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry in any publicly assisted housing accommodations is hereby declared to be against public policy.
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Section 18-A ("18-AFindings and declarations of policy") 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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