New York § 274 - 274Provision of funds for bridge and highway purposes
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 274 — 274Provision of funds for bridge and highway purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 274. 274Provision of funds for bridge and highway purposes
§ 274. Provision of funds for bridge and highway purposes. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the provision by a town, pursuant to the local finance law, in whole or in part, of funds to be expended for the following purposes: 1. Constructing, building, repairing or discontinuing any highway or bridge therein, or upon its borders. 2. Repairing or rebuilding any highway or bridge or board walk, or renewal thereof, on any highway less than two rods in width, which shall at any time be damaged or destroyed by the elements or otherwise, or become unsafe for public use and travel. 3. Repairing or rebuilding any bridge which has been condemned by the commissioner of transportation, as provided in this chapter. 4. The purchase of snow fences or other structures to prevent drifting of snow on the highways. If the highway or bridge, proposed to be constructed, built, repaired or discontinued, is situated in two or more towns in the same county, the board of supervisors shall, if application be made by any one of such towns, apportion the expense thereof among such towns, in such proportion as shall be just.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 274 cover?
Section 274 ("274Provision of funds for bridge and highway purposes") 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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