New York § 50 - 50Credit for active federal service
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 50 — 50Credit for active federal service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50. 50Credit for active federal service
§ 50. Credit for active federal service. For all purposes under this chapter, members of the organized militia who entered the active military service of the United States in time of war or under a call, order or draft by the president or who hereafter enter such service under like conditions or who enter and serve on active duty in the military service of the United States in time of peace and who thereafter return to the military service of the state, shall be entitled to credit for time so served as if such service had been rendered to the state.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 50
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 50 cover?
Section 50 ("50Credit for active federal service") 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.
How do I cite New York § 50?
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