New York § 56 - 56Effect of requests from local governments
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 56 — 56Effect of requests from local governments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56. 56Effect of requests from local governments
§ 56. Effect of requests from local governments. The enactment of any law under paragraph two of subdivision (b) of section two of article nine of the constitution shall be conclusive as to the facts that (1) a necessity as set forth in the request existed at the time of enactment and (2) that sufficient facts were set forth in such request to establish such necessity.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 56
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 56 cover?
Section 56 ("56Effect of requests from local governments") 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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